Best Asian Food in Kalkallo Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Long Room |
| Best free option | Long Cellar |
| Best for families | The Humble Corner |
| Best local secret | Leo’s |
| Best for rainy days | The Bright Room |
We’ve tested every best asian food option in Kalkallo to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Hazel is the one everyone knows. Kitchen is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland. Kalkallo sits in the Outer North corridor, 35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best asian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Kalkallo since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Luna’s — 11 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid
2. New Press — 317 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Nico’s — 145 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 39 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($28) — solid
4. Humble Local — 261 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Cleo’s — 320 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The sourdough bread ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Little Pantry — 199 Market Grove, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The fish special ($18) — solid
What Makes Kalkallo Different
Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland. Merrifield City is planned as a major activity centre. The best asian food options here reflect Kalkallo’s character. If you’re living in or near Kalkallo, 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. Sol’s — 340 Market Grove, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
8. The Honest Lane — 97 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The pumpkin risotto ($24) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The Red Mill — 124 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The lamb shoulder ($15) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Ada Press — 50 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kalkallo farmers market when it runs.
11. Ash’s — 273 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The seasonal special ($14) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Kalkallo farmers market when it runs.
12. Stella — 302 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kalkallo farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Kalkallo?
Long Room is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Kalkallo good for best asian food?
Yes. Kalkallo has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Kalkallo known for?
Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland.
How far is Kalkallo from Melbourne CBD?
Kalkallo is 35km, no direct train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Kalkallo 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
