Best Asian Food in Thomastown Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Red Bench |
| Zero-cost winner | Theo Store |
| Kid-approved | Atlas’s |
| Under the radar | River’s |
| Wet day saviour | Leo Place |
1. Pearl’s — 225 Hill Grove, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 45 — 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.
2. Oliver — 133 Lake Street, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Thomastown farmers market when it runs.
3. Felix — 113 Collins Road, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lake Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Leo — 254 Collins Road, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 48 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.
5. Mabel’s — 209 King Parade, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 45 — 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.
6. The Good Lane — 349 Henry Grove, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Hill Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Thomastown roaster — ask which one.
What Thomastown Actually Is
Industrial and residential mix. Thomastown Recreation Reserve is a major sporting hub. Close to Northern Ring Road access. The best asian food options here reflect Thomastown’s character. For Thomastown 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. Society — 178 Collins Road, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. River’s — 189 Lake Street, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Lucky House — 351 Collins Road, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
Come back for: The fish special ($21) — solid
10. Pilgrim — 108 Hill Grove, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Hill Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Thomastown roaster — ask which one.
11. Common Place — 368 King Parade, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. Lena’s — 30 Hill Grove, Thomastown VIC 3067
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
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- All Thomastown Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Thomastown?
The Red Bench is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Thomastown good for best asian food?
Yes. Thomastown has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Thomastown known for?
Industrial and residential mix.
How far is Thomastown from Melbourne CBD?
Thomastown is 17km, 32min train, 25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
