Best Asian Food in Hughesdale Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Bright Table |
| Best free option | Store |
| Best for families | Little Corner |
| Best local secret | Place |
| Best for rainy days | Gus |
1. Ash Place — 308 James Parade, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 32 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($28) — solid
2. Felix’s — 167 Ash Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Good Bench — 37 Smith Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 54 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. River Social — 232 James Parade, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. The Good Union — 169 Ash Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on William Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. Remy’s — 89 Smith Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: families
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Hughesdale roaster — ask which one.
Why Hughesdale Is Worth Knowing
Small suburb with a renewed village strip after level crossing removal. Poath Road shops. Close to Chadstone Shopping Centre. The best asian food options here reflect Hughesdale’s character. Whether you’re based in Hughesdale or visiting from nearby, 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. White Union — 176 Rowan Lane, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Parade is usually fine.
8. Marco — 261 Rowan Lane, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Works — 111 Ash Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Hughesdale roaster — ask which one.
10. Anchor — 115 Smith Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Avenue is usually fine.
11. Cleo — 88 Smith Avenue, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($12) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Marco’s — 94 William Grove, Hughesdale VIC 3164
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($11) — solid
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- All Hughesdale Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Hughesdale?
Bright Table is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Hughesdale good for best asian food?
Yes. Hughesdale has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Hughesdale known for?
Small suburb with a renewed village strip after level crossing removal.
How far is Hughesdale from Melbourne CBD?
Hughesdale is 14km, 24min train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Hughesdale 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
