Statistics show most of Melbourne’s international students hail from China, Malaysia and India.
To celebrate our cultural diversity, we’ve embraced those chopsticks and found four of this city’s cheapest multicultural eats!
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Where? 342 Little Bourke Street
This Chinese palace is so small it hardly qualifies as a restaurant. There may not be much room to wine and dine, but what Shangai Dumplings lacks in space it makes up for in taste.
Dishes include: beef noodles, crispy chicken, dumplings in chilli oil, fried pork buns, fried pork dumblings, fried vegetarian dumplings and many more.
Average price per meal: $12
Where? 235 Bourke Street
Malaysian mates will love this easy-to-find restaurant for both it’s food and it’s energy. Chatter away with friends and family, just be sure to try the crispy chicken!
Dishes include: asaam fish on rise, crispy chicken rise, hot plate noodles, nasi pattaya and many more.
Average price per meal: $10
Where? Melbourne Central
Don’t let the ‘central’ name fool you, Chilli India can be a little hard to find but definitely worth the wait. Long lines move quickly so you can get that curry in a hurry!
Dishes include: egg plaster, biryani, chicken tikka masala, roti and many more.
Average price per meal: $10
Where? Melbourne Central
This little Asian café combines a sense of Melbourne with the roots of Asia. Relaxed, cheap and hip, come in between 11am and 3pm for $4 pizzas. That’s right it costs less than your Myki ticket!
Dishes include: ribs, pizza, parma and a whole lot of beer.
Average price per meal: $7
