Best Asian Food in Strathmore Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Nico Depot |
| Best free option | Hugo |
| Best for families | Honest Standard |
| Best local secret | Pearl House |
| Best for rainy days | Pearl |
We’ve tested every best asian food option in Strathmore to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Finn Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Felix’s is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community. Strathmore sits in the Middle North corridor, 9-20km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best asian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Strathmore since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Vera Press — 251 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Church Drive is usually fine.
2. Southern Pantry — 251 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Strathmore farmers market when it runs.
3. Mia Works — 155 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Max Standard — 52 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Strathmore farmers market when it runs.
5. Northern Press — 362 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The charcuterie board ($24) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Why Strathmore Is Worth Knowing
Leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community. Strathmore Primary is highly rated. The best asian food options here reflect Strathmore’s character. Whether you’re based in Strathmore 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.
6. Red Press — 281 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. House — 358 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Ada Kitchen — 165 Elm Parade, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Strathmore roaster — ask which one.
9. Finn’s — 53 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Plenty Grove is usually fine.
10. Store — 168 Church Drive, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Elm Parade is usually fine.
Get the: The lamb shoulder ($22) — solid
11. Felix — 137 Main Grove, Strathmore VIC 3074
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Niddrie Best Asian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Strathmore Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Strathmore Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Strathmore Complete Guide — everything about Strathmore
- Compare Suburbs — see how Strathmore stacks up
- All Strathmore Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Strathmore?
Nico Depot is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Strathmore good for best asian food?
Yes. Strathmore has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Strathmore known for?
Leafy residential suburb with a strong sense of community.
How far is Strathmore from Melbourne CBD?
Strathmore is 9-20km, 18-38min train, 15-28min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Strathmore 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
