Best Asian Food in West Footscray Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Hazel’s |
| Best free option | Commons |
| Best for families | Ada’s |
| Best local secret | Hugo’s |
| Best for rainy days | Red Room |
We’ve tested every best asian food option in West Footscray to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Chapter is the one everyone knows. Golden Standard is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Industrial-to-residential transition. West Footscray sits in the Inner West corridor, 5-13km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best asian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering West Footscray since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Kitchen — 294 Oak Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. The Half Press — 116 Willow Lane, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($14) — solid
3. Press — 188 Oak Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Remy’s — 238 James Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The house-made relish ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Ava Quarter — 228 Oak Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why West Footscray Is Worth Knowing
Industrial-to-residential transition. Barkly Street strip has emerging cafes. The best asian food options here reflect West Footscray’s character. For West Footscray 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.
6. Social — 323 Barkly Lane, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. White Press — 203 West Drive, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Marco Kitchen — 284 Barkly Lane, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 51 and fills on weekends. Street parking on West Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The Green Social — 82 James Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Finn — 261 James Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on James Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local West Footscray roaster — ask which one.
11. Ash Yard — 230 Oak Street, West Footscray VIC 3025
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The seasonal special ($19) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in West Footscray?
Hazel’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is West Footscray good for best asian food?
Yes. West Footscray has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is West Footscray known for?
Industrial-to-residential transition.
How far is West Footscray from Melbourne CBD?
West Footscray is 5-13km, 12-25min train, 10-20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
