Best Asian Food in Eltham Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Atlas’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Kai Room |
| Kid-approved | Humble Depot |
| Under the radar | The Lucky Local |
| Wet day saviour | Vera Corner |
We’ve tested every best asian food option in Eltham to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Common Depot is the one everyone knows. White Cellar is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Mud-brick architecture and arts community define Eltham. Eltham sits in the Middle North corridor, 24km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best asian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Eltham since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Post — 102 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 42 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. The Old Local — 247 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 45 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Lena’s — 193 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. The Lucky Commons — 213 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The charcuterie board ($12) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. The White Cellar — 368 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
6. Ada Cellar — 326 Railway Road, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Anderson Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
What Nobody Tells You About Eltham
Mud-brick architecture and arts community define Eltham. Montsalvat artists’ colony since 1934. The best asian food options here reflect Eltham’s character. For Eltham locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. The White Local — 292 West Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid
8. Depot — 236 West Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Sunny Store — 346 Railway Road, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. The Long Bench — 281 Henry Road, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Atlas Cellar — 13 Anderson Grove, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Anderson Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
12. Kitchen — 70 Rowan Place, Eltham VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Eltham farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Eltham?
Atlas’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Eltham good for best asian food?
Yes. Eltham has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Eltham known for?
Mud-brick architecture and arts community define Eltham.
How far is Eltham from Melbourne CBD?
Eltham is 24km, 45min train, 32min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Eltham won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
