Best Asian Food in Montmorency Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Humble Standard |
| Zero-cost winner | Sunny Press |
| Kid-approved | The Honest Standard |
| Under the radar | Works |
| Wet day saviour | The Tall Local |
1. Pearl — 101 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 31 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Margaret Crescent is usually fine.
2. Atlas’s — 162 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
3. The Bright Social — 296 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Quarter — 324 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Society — 255 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
6. Hazel’s — 191 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($10) — solid
The Reality of Montmorency
Leafy suburb at the base of the Yarra Ranges. Were Shire bushland and walking trails nearby. Strong community identity. The best asian food options here reflect Montmorency’s character. For Montmorency 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. Hazel Table — 44 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Society — 334 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Archive — 368 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
Come back for: The crispy chicken ($24) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Montmorency roaster — ask which one.
10. Kai’s — 159 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 59 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The lamb shoulder ($14) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Leo — 347 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. Ruby’s — 180 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
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FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Montmorency?
Humble Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Montmorency good for best asian food?
Yes. Montmorency has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Montmorency known for?
Leafy suburb at the base of the Yarra Ranges.
How far is Montmorency from Melbourne CBD?
Montmorency is 19km, 36min train, 26min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Montmorency 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
