Footscray Food Guide

Lauren Wambach is a local, passionate about revealing the food secrets of Footscray and the inner west. Lauren tells us her picks for your next gastronomical adventure.

Read more at footscrayfoodblog.blogspot.com.au

Information correct as of October 2014. Footscray food scene changes quickly, and new restaurants, cafes and bars are popping up all the time. Although all due care has been taken in the preparation of the Footscray Food Guide and its contents, Maribyrnong City Council does not accept any liability for any statement, opinions, errors or omissions contained herein. All information has been collected in accordance with privacy information guidelines.

Lauren Wambach

Picks from the Footscray Food blogger

Getting to FootscrayOnly 6km from Melbourne’s CBD, getting here is easy.

Catch a train on the Sydenham, Williamstown or Werribee lines; grab tram 82 from Moonee Ponds; jump on one of 21 buses that travel through here; or ride your bike - there are 15km of bike routes throughout town.

Coming by car? There are a number of small and multi-level car parks around the centre of town.

AMASYA KEBAB HOUSE134 Nicholson Street, 9687 7032 Map 2 E4 129

Next time there’s a party on the cards, skip the supermarket dips and head to Amasya. Esin Avci is deservedly proud of her pillowy Turkish bread, made to a secret recipe, and all the dips are made in house too. Stuffed pides are made fresh daily and are the perfect lunch to grab n’ go.

CO THU QUAN RESTAURANTLittle Saigon Market Shop 22, 63-67 Nicholson St, 9043 7232 Map 2 E1 138

Take your relationship with Vietnamese food to the next level at Co Thu Quan. Nestled in Little Saigon market, this earthy-toned cafe does some of the most authentic and unusual Vietnamese food in Melbourne. Try the banh trang cuon – rice paper wrappers filled with beef jerky and green mango.

GUERILLA ESPRESSOFootscray Market Stall 228/81 Hopkins St, 0431 611 474 Map 2 G3 47

Under the eaves of Footscray Market, set your sights on Guerilla for fantastic coffee and brunch. The roasted pork belly rolls feature crispy BBQ pork from a nearby Cantonese restaurant, loaded in sweet buns with cos, pickled fennel and chipotle mayo. White coffee is from Allpress. Black coffee is by Seven Seeds.

KEBAB SURRA241 Barkly St, 0432 064 280 Map 2 C3 133

Craving dumplings? Try something different at Kebab Surra, who make incredible mantoo – Afghan-style dumplings filled with minced lamb and yellow split peas, and doused in yoghurt and spicy tomato. The kebab plates are excellent too, with chewy, house baked flat bread on the side.

KHARTOUM CENTRE RESTAURANT 145 Nicholson St, 0458 861 560 Map 2 E4 15

Dive into Sudanese and Egyptian fare at Khartoum Centre. Use pita bread to delve into ‘foul’, a spiced, dried broad bean dip topped with crisp crushed felafels and cheese. The mixed grill is a fantastic sampler, brimming with juicy lamb chops, crisp fried fish fillets, dips, rice and salad.

KONJO ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT89 Irving St, 9689 8185 Map 2 E5 17

Konjo’s specialty is kitfo – quality beef, very finely chopped by hand and mixed with spiced butter. Try it lightly cooked, or more traditionally, raw. There are all the Ethiopian classics, too, like spiced red lentils or rich lamb curries, plus traditional coffee for two – or twenty.

NADA’S TAKE AWAY Footscray Market Stall 250/81  Hopkins St, 0412 360 261 Map 2 G3 56

Peer between the potato cakes and bacon n’ egg rolls at Nada’s, and you’ll discover a hidden gem. Nada Zezovski makes her traditional Macedonian burek by hand, right down to the pastry, which curls in warm ruffles around soft ricotta cheese. Get in quick each day before they sell out.

NHU LAN BAKERY116 Hopkins St, 9689 7296 Map 2 F2 150

If the scrum at Nhu Lan’s counter doesn’t convince you as to the merits of their banh mi, one bite surely will. Banh mi are Vietnamese style baguettes and Nhu Lan’s are the best in the ‘burb. Go the grilled chicken, chockers with pickled carrot, fresh cucumber spear and coriander sprigs.

OLYMPIC DOUGHNUTS43A Irving St, 9689 4819 Map 2 G4 59

Olympic Doughnuts’ battered caravan has been snuggled up to Footscray Station for over 30 years. The recent redevelopment saw the van put out to pasture, but the jam still flows at a purpose built kiosk in the station forecourt. The hot, crisp doughnuts are carefully filled and sugared to order. A Footscray institution.

PHO HUNG VUONG SAIGON128 Hopkins St, 9689 6002 Map 2 F2 153

Pho Hung Vuong Saigon is shiny and smart, with stellar pho to match. Not five minutes after ordering, a steaming bowl of soup will land right under your nose. An order of sliced beef and chicken pho nabs you a fragrant bowl of supple rice noodles, wafer-thin rare beef and juicy sliced chicken breast.

ROTI ROAD189-193 Barkly St, 0415 543 199 Map 2 D3 113

This road leads to some of the best house made roti in Melbourne. In the evenings, you might catch a roti master twirling and spinning dough to an upbeat tune, as he jumps and jives among the diners. In the daytime, Roti Road serves yum cha, made locally by one of the owners’ parents.

SAPA HILLS112 Hopkins St, 9687 5729 Map 2 F2 159

When it comes to fantastic Vietnamese fare, Sapa Hills is a confident and capable all rounder. The house special is bun cha Ha Noi – chargrilled pork two ways, served with a veritable haystack of herbs and a heap of rice vermicelli for a delicious DIY warm salad. Crunchy, fresh coleslaws are another standout.

T. CAVALLARO & SON98 Hopkins St, 9687 4638 Map 2 G2 125

If there is a Mister Footscray, it has to be Tony Cavallaro. “Cavallaro’s” is a family business that’s been running in the same spot since 1956. They are famed for their Sicilian-style cakes and cookies, still made faithfully to family recipes. The cannoli have a cult like following – try the candied ricotta.

VANAKKAM359 Barkly St, 9687 2233 Map 1 B4 102

It’s a little ways from central ‘scray, but Vanakkam rewards those who make the trek. The house special here is biryani. The chicken variety sees pieces of chook marinated and cooked in a sealed pot with basmati rice. The result is fragrant, delicate and delicious, perfect with the accompanying raita and tangy tamarind sauce.

1+1 DUMPLING NOODLES84 Hopkins St, 9687 8988 Map 2 G2 83

1+1 serves Chinese food, but not as you may know it. The cuisine here is from the northwestern province of Xinjiang, and relies not on rice, but on lamb and wheat. Try the smoky, juicy lamb skewers, bristling with cumin and chili. The dumplings are excellent too – try the pan fried veggie variety.

8 BIT8 Droop St, 0403 570 028 Map 2 E2 25

8 Bit takes a passion for old video games and fuses it with an American diner vibe. The result is a combo that’s fast paced, friendly and wickedly good. Go a Golden Axe burger with fried chicken and slaw, and double down with the cheese and bacon fries, gooey with cheese sauce and sprinkled with bacon pieces.

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About Footscray

About food in FootscrayEthiopian cuisine fast facts

Most of Footscray’s food outlets cook with produce sourced direct from the local Footscray Market, wholesale fish market or specialty Vietnamese produce centre, Little Saigon Market, giving the Footscray food scene a consistently high standard in quality and freshness.

With over 135 different cultural communities living here, Footscray is renowned for its food diversity and fresh produce markets.

No need for knives and forks, eat Ethiopian food with your hands using torn off pieces of injera bread to pick up food.

Injera is a flat bread, shaped like a crepe, and is used as a platter for stews and served on the side of main dishes.

Tibs are plates of sautéed lamb, beef or goat meat, prepared with onion and chillies. This is a good dish to try for your first Ethiopian food experience.

Wat (or wot) is a stew or curry that includes meat or a vegetable substitute, such as chickpeas, and served with a whole egg.

Coffee beans were discovered in Ethiopia hundreds of years ago and is an important part of the culture. Try a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony for a full sensory experience.

At left: coffee ceremony at Konjo Ethiopian Restaurant

Sitting on the western city fringe and flanked by the Maribyrnong River, Footscray has a rich Indigenous, industrial, culturally diverse and creative past that has shaped its unique personality.

Home to the Western Bulldogs AFL team, 20,000 students studying at two Victoria University campuses and a major hospital, Footscray is vibrant suburb with a passionate community.

There is a huge arts scene here with Footscray the base for major arts organisations including Footscray Community Arts Centre, the Snuff Puppets, Women’s Circus and the Big West Festival. There are eight art galleries in town and a full calendar of events and festivals.

There is natural beauty too. The majestic Footscray Park is one of the largest Edwardian parks in Australia and Newells Paddock Wetland Reserve is considered an important inner city conservation park. The Maribyrnong River attracts birdlife and even the occasional wayward seal.

Vietnamese food is a specialty here with everything from street style food, iced coffee, pork rolls, pho, and traditional dishes from each end of Vietnam on offer.

Ethiopian food (African cuisine) is also a specialty, with Footscray hosting the highest concentration of restaurants in the country ready to introduce you to this unique cuisine.

With a proudly multicultural community and recipes straight from the homeland, Footscray offers up some of the most authentic cuisines you will find in Australia.

Footscray is a foodies’ haven. Multicultural, fresh and authentic, Footscray offers a sublime choice of cuisines and eating options.

From pub grub and the quick lunch, to fine dining and a cafe brunch, traditional or the latest trends in food, Footscray has you covered.

Vegetarians will love Ethiopian food. Try the Vegetarian combination: a sampling of stews with silverbeet, cabbage, red lentil, brown lentil, chickpea, carrot or spiced potato (right).

Footscray Food Guide

Lauren Wambach is a local, passionate about revealing the food secrets of Footscray and the inner west. Lauren tells us her picks for your next gastronomical adventure.

Read more at footscrayfoodblog.blogspot.com.au

Information correct as of October 2014. Footscray food scene changes quickly, and new restaurants, cafes and bars are popping up all the time. Although all due care has been taken in the preparation of the Footscray Food Guide and its contents, Maribyrnong City Council does not accept any liability for any statement, opinions, errors or omissions contained herein. All information has been collected in accordance with privacy information guidelines.

Lauren Wambach

Picks from the Footscray Food blogger

Getting to FootscrayOnly 6km from Melbourne’s CBD, getting here is easy.

Catch a train on the Sydenham, Williamstown or Werribee lines; grab tram 82 from Moonee Ponds; jump on one of 21 buses that travel through here; or ride your bike - there are 15km of bike routes throughout town.

Coming by car? There are a number of small and multi-level car parks around the centre of town.

AMASYA KEBAB HOUSE134 Nicholson Street, 9687 7032 Map 2 E4 129

Next time there’s a party on the cards, skip the supermarket dips and head to Amasya. Esin Avci is deservedly proud of her pillowy Turkish bread, made to a secret recipe, and all the dips are made in house too. Stuffed pides are made fresh daily and are the perfect lunch to grab n’ go.

CO THU QUAN RESTAURANTLittle Saigon Market Shop 22, 63-67 Nicholson St, 9043 7232 Map 2 E1 138

Take your relationship with Vietnamese food to the next level at Co Thu Quan. Nestled in Little Saigon market, this earthy-toned cafe does some of the most authentic and unusual Vietnamese food in Melbourne. Try the banh trang cuon – rice paper wrappers filled with beef jerky and green mango.

GUERILLA ESPRESSOFootscray Market Stall 228/81 Hopkins St, 0431 611 474 Map 2 G3 47

Under the eaves of Footscray Market, set your sights on Guerilla for fantastic coffee and brunch. The roasted pork belly rolls feature crispy BBQ pork from a nearby Cantonese restaurant, loaded in sweet buns with cos, pickled fennel and chipotle mayo. White coffee is from Allpress. Black coffee is by Seven Seeds.

KEBAB SURRA241 Barkly St, 0432 064 280 Map 2 C3 133

Craving dumplings? Try something different at Kebab Surra, who make incredible mantoo – Afghan-style dumplings filled with minced lamb and yellow split peas, and doused in yoghurt and spicy tomato. The kebab plates are excellent too, with chewy, house baked flat bread on the side.

KHARTOUM CENTRE RESTAURANT 145 Nicholson St, 0458 861 560 Map 2 E4 15

Dive into Sudanese and Egyptian fare at Khartoum Centre. Use pita bread to delve into ‘foul’, a spiced, dried broad bean dip topped with crisp crushed felafels and cheese. The mixed grill is a fantastic sampler, brimming with juicy lamb chops, crisp fried fish fillets, dips, rice and salad.

KONJO ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT89 Irving St, 9689 8185 Map 2 E5 17

Konjo’s specialty is kitfo – quality beef, very finely chopped by hand and mixed with spiced butter. Try it lightly cooked, or more traditionally, raw. There are all the Ethiopian classics, too, like spiced red lentils or rich lamb curries, plus traditional coffee for two – or twenty.

NADA’S TAKE AWAY Footscray Market Stall 250/81  Hopkins St, 0412 360 261 Map 2 G3 56

Peer between the potato cakes and bacon n’ egg rolls at Nada’s, and you’ll discover a hidden gem. Nada Zezovski makes her traditional Macedonian burek by hand, right down to the pastry, which curls in warm ruffles around soft ricotta cheese. Get in quick each day before they sell out.

NHU LAN BAKERY116 Hopkins St, 9689 7296 Map 2 F2 150

If the scrum at Nhu Lan’s counter doesn’t convince you as to the merits of their banh mi, one bite surely will. Banh mi are Vietnamese style baguettes and Nhu Lan’s are the best in the ‘burb. Go the grilled chicken, chockers with pickled carrot, fresh cucumber spear and coriander sprigs.

OLYMPIC DOUGHNUTS43A Irving St, 9689 4819 Map 2 G4 59

Olympic Doughnuts’ battered caravan has been snuggled up to Footscray Station for over 30 years. The recent redevelopment saw the van put out to pasture, but the jam still flows at a purpose built kiosk in the station forecourt. The hot, crisp doughnuts are carefully filled and sugared to order. A Footscray institution.

PHO HUNG VUONG SAIGON128 Hopkins St, 9689 6002 Map 2 F2 153

Pho Hung Vuong Saigon is shiny and smart, with stellar pho to match. Not five minutes after ordering, a steaming bowl of soup will land right under your nose. An order of sliced beef and chicken pho nabs you a fragrant bowl of supple rice noodles, wafer-thin rare beef and juicy sliced chicken breast.

ROTI ROAD189-193 Barkly St, 0415 543 199 Map 2 D3 113

This road leads to some of the best house made roti in Melbourne. In the evenings, you might catch a roti master twirling and spinning dough to an upbeat tune, as he jumps and jives among the diners. In the daytime, Roti Road serves yum cha, made locally by one of the owners’ parents.

SAPA HILLS112 Hopkins St, 9687 5729 Map 2 F2 159

When it comes to fantastic Vietnamese fare, Sapa Hills is a confident and capable all rounder. The house special is bun cha Ha Noi – chargrilled pork two ways, served with a veritable haystack of herbs and a heap of rice vermicelli for a delicious DIY warm salad. Crunchy, fresh coleslaws are another standout.

T. CAVALLARO & SON98 Hopkins St, 9687 4638 Map 2 G2 125

If there is a Mister Footscray, it has to be Tony Cavallaro. “Cavallaro’s” is a family business that’s been running in the same spot since 1956. They are famed for their Sicilian-style cakes and cookies, still made faithfully to family recipes. The cannoli have a cult like following – try the candied ricotta.

VANAKKAM359 Barkly St, 9687 2233 Map 1 B4 102

It’s a little ways from central ‘scray, but Vanakkam rewards those who make the trek. The house special here is biryani. The chicken variety sees pieces of chook marinated and cooked in a sealed pot with basmati rice. The result is fragrant, delicate and delicious, perfect with the accompanying raita and tangy tamarind sauce.

1+1 DUMPLING NOODLES84 Hopkins St, 9687 8988 Map 2 G2 83

1+1 serves Chinese food, but not as you may know it. The cuisine here is from the northwestern province of Xinjiang, and relies not on rice, but on lamb and wheat. Try the smoky, juicy lamb skewers, bristling with cumin and chili. The dumplings are excellent too – try the pan fried veggie variety.

8 BIT8 Droop St, 0403 570 028 Map 2 E2 25

8 Bit takes a passion for old video games and fuses it with an American diner vibe. The result is a combo that’s fast paced, friendly and wickedly good. Go a Golden Axe burger with fried chicken and slaw, and double down with the cheese and bacon fries, gooey with cheese sauce and sprinkled with bacon pieces.

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About Footscray

About food in Footscray Ethiopian cuisine fast facts

Most of Footscray’s food outlets cook with produce sourced direct from the local Footscray Market, wholesale fish market or specialty Vietnamese produce centre, Little Saigon Market, giving the Footscray food scene a consistently high standard in quality and freshness.

With over 135 different cultural communities living here, Footscray is renowned for its food diversity and fresh produce markets.

No need for knives and forks, eat Ethiopian food with your hands using torn off pieces of injera bread to pick up food.

Injera is a flat bread, shaped like a crepe, and is used as a platter for stews and served on the side of main dishes.

Tibs are plates of sautéed lamb, beef or goat meat, prepared with onion and chillies. This is a good dish to try for your first Ethiopian food experience.

Wat (or wot) is a stew or curry that includes meat or a vegetable substitute, such as chickpeas, and served with a whole egg.

Coffee beans were discovered in Ethiopia hundreds of years ago and is an important part of the culture. Try a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony for a full sensory experience.

At left: coffee ceremony at Konjo Ethiopian Restaurant

Sitting on the western city fringe and flanked by the Maribyrnong River, Footscray has a rich Indigenous, industrial, culturally diverse and creative past that has shaped its unique personality.

Home to the Western Bulldogs AFL team, 20,000 students studying at two Victoria University campuses and a major hospital, Footscray is vibrant suburb with a passionate community.

There is a huge arts scene here with Footscray the base for major arts organisations including Footscray Community Arts Centre, the Snuff Puppets, Women’s Circus and the Big West Festival. There are eight art galleries in town and a full calendar of events and festivals.

There is natural beauty too. The majestic Footscray Park is one of the largest Edwardian parks in Australia and Newells Paddock Wetland Reserve is considered an important inner city conservation park. The Maribyrnong River attracts birdlife and even the occasional wayward seal.

Vietnamese food is a specialty here with everything from street style food, iced coffee, pork rolls, pho, and traditional dishes from each end of Vietnam on offer.

Ethiopian food (African cuisine) is also a specialty, with Footscray hosting the highest concentration of restaurants in the country ready to introduce you to this unique cuisine.

With a proudly multicultural community and recipes straight from the homeland, Footscray offers up some of the most authentic cuisines you will find in Australia.

Footscray is a foodies’ haven. Multicultural, fresh and authentic, Footscray offers a sublime choice of cuisines and eating options.

From pub grub and the quick lunch, to fine dining and a cafe brunch, traditional or the latest trends in food, Footscray has you covered.

Vegetarians will love Ethiopian food. Try the Vegetarian combination: a sampling of stews with silverbeet, cabbage, red lentil, brown lentil, chickpea, carrot or spiced potato (right).

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Dong Que Vietnamese Restaurant102 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 141 9689 4392

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Phu VinhFootscray MarketStall 9381 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 1579689 8719

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Sapa Hills112 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 1599687 5729

Sunny Nguyen 30 Irving St Map 2 F4 1609687 7231

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Tan Thanh Loi73 Nicholson St Map 2 E2 16296874886

Thien An32 Irving St Map 2 F4 1630411 830 835

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Cafe Lalibela91 Irving St Map 2 E5 89687 0300

Dahlak142 Gordon St Map 1 A1 99317 5525

Dinknesh Bar Restaurant227 Barkly St Map 2 C3 109687 8644

Emu CafeShop 1B 68-82 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 119362 0201

Harambe205-207 Nicholson St Map 2 E6 129687 7177

Hirna Restaurant253B Barkly St Map 2 C3 139687 1474

Kaldi’s Cafe & Bar85 Irving St Map 2 E5 148376 7202

Khartoum Centre Restaurant145 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 150458 861 560

Kokeb Cafe and Restaurant247 Barkly St Map 2 C3 169689 0157

Konjo Ethiopian Restaurant89 Irving St Map 2 E5 179689 8185

Lemat Injera Bakery 157 Nicholson St Map 2 E5 189689 0006

Mesnoy Injera Retail Shop 77 Irving St Map 2 E5 199687 8855

Naima Injera Bakery and Grocery187 Barkly St Map 2 D3 209041 0498

Queen of Sheba Restaurant224 Nicholson St Map 2 E6 219041 6213

Ras - Dashen121 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 229687 3293

Selam Authentic African Restaurant & Bar127 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 239687 4733

Somali Star CafeShop 8/144-148 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 240432 262 132

AUSTRALIAN FUSION8 Bit8 Droop St Map 2 E2 250403 570 028

Aroma Bread & Cake 114 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 269689 1268

The Daily KitchenVU - Nicholson campus1-41 Buckley St Map 1 D5 279919 8837

Barkers CafeWhitten Oval417 Barkly St Map 1 A4 280407 119 972

Bread Kingdom 7 Paisley St Map 2 F4 290416 167 143

Breadhouse Cafe43 Paisley St Map 2 E4 309689 8635

Breadtop138A Hopkins St Map 2 E2 319687 3089

Cafe BarklyDrinks only 313A Barkly St Map 2 A3 320434 111 114

Cafe Bulldog91 Nicholson St Map 2 E3 339687 7155

Cafe Cui58-60 Leeds St Map 2 F4 349687 6967

Cafe on Paisley79 Paisley St Map 2 C4 350403 202 371

Cafe Ovesta146-152 Gordon St Map 1 A1 368345 6792

Central CafeVU - Footscray Park campus70-100 Ballarat Rd Map 1 C1 370417 569 531

Club Leeds17 Leeds St Map 2 F2 389362 7088

Courthouse Hotel162-168 Nicholson St Map 2 E5 399689 3303

Da - Net Cafe186 Barkly St Map 2 D2 4096892041

Dancing Dog Cafe42A Albert St Map 2 D5 410434 100 567

Footscray Charcoal Chicken30-32 Whitehall St Map 1 F4 429687 8989

Footscray Milking Station35 Bunbury St Map 1 F4 439029 9240

Footscray ClubUpstairs/43 Paisley St Map 2 E4 449687 2059

Footscray Hotel48 Hopkins St Map 1 F3 459689 1134

Fresh Bite Takeaway63 Gordon St Map 1 A1 469317 0199

Guerilla EspressoFootscray MarketStall 228/81 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 470431 611 474

Happy River Cafe45 Moreland St Map 1 F4 4896893244

Harts Victoria Hotel43 Victoria St Map 2 A6 499687 7581

James on Moreland4/99 Moreland St Map 1 F6 509689 3838

KFC Footscray366-374Barkly St Map 1 A3 519689 2080

Lentil As Anything231 Barkly St Map 2 C3 520424 081 652

Littlefoot223 Barkly St Map 2 C3 530414 942 260

Maples CafeShop 4/109-111 Nicholson St Map 2 E3 540449 845 255

McDonald’s190 Ballarat Rd Map 1 A1 559317 4041

Nada’s Take AwayFootscray MarketStall 250 81  Hopkins St Map 2 G3 560412 360 261

Nobel Bakehouse 25 Paisley St Map 2 F4 579687 4770

OlivessenceShop 2 277-287 Barkly St Map 2 B3 589687 5202

Olympic DoughnutsKiosk43A Irving St Map 2 G4 599689 4819

Powell Hotel202 Ballarat Rd Map 1 A1 609317 7007

Quality Corner Take Away91 Moreland St Map 1 F6 619689 8460

Raw Materials - The Studio148 Cowper St Map 1 E6 620410 618 165

Reading Room CafeVU - Footscray Park campus 70-100 Ballarat Rd Map 1 C1 639919 4091

Romhay CafeDrinks only 128 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 640432 142 166

Scarlet CornerFootscray Market Stall 157 81 Hopkins St Map 2 F3 659078 3950

Star Walk Cafe14-16 Paisley St Map 2 E3 660411 553 100

Station Hotel59 Napier St Map 1 E5 679687 2913

Subway61-63 Leeds St Map 2 F4 689689 5908

The Morning Rush1 McNab Avenue Map 2 F6 690417 588 258

The Plough Hotel331-335 Barkly St Map 2 A3 709687 2878

The Reverence Hotel28 Napier St Map 1 F5 710427 473 917

The Theatre Society1/277-285 Barkly St Map 2 B3 720481 501 335

Tim & Jane Coffee Chocolate TeaShop 6/158 Barkly St Map 2 E2 730421 368 522

Victoria Cake Shop 33 Leeds St Map 2 F3 7496874252

VU BarVU - Footscray Park campus 70-100 Ballarat Rd Map 1 C1 759919 4300

WelwaloDrinks only 129 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 760431 321 536

Wing La Cakes 299 Barkly St Map 2 B3 779687 2485

Yellow Ledbetter71 Moreland St Map 1 F5 780409 012 474

BUBBLE CUPBubble Cup Footscray41 Leeds St Map 2 F3 799687 1681

Happy Bubble ShopLittle Saigon MarketShop 18 63-67 Nicholson St Map 2 E1 800468 783 085

Lucky Bubble120 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 819687 8188

Vy Coffee Bubble Tea & Sugar CaneShop 4/44 Byron St Map 2 F2 829689 9770

CHINESE1 + 1 Dumpling Noodles84 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 839687 8988

Chuan Wang RestaurantFootscray MarketStall 190-193 81 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 849687 2288

Dumplings & More96 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 859689 2165

First Taste 104-106 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 869689 4274

Golden Harvest Seafood BBQ Chinese Restaurant15 Leeds St Map 2 F2 879689 9821

Golden Horse Seafood & BBQFootscray MarketShop 184-189 81 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 880432 016 261

Hong Kong BBQ Restaurant118 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 899689 8488

Jim Wong Restaurant259 Barkly St Map 2 B3 909687 5971

Oriental Charcoal BBQ110 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 919687 0421

Poon’s Restaurant275 Barkly St Map 2 B3 929687 4094

Queen Palace CuisineShop 23 Map 2 E4 93144-148 Nicholson St9396 1964

CROATIANAustralian Croatian Association72 Whitehall St Map 1 F5 949689 5866

INDIANBiryani House61 Gordon St Map 1 A1 959318 8007

Indi Hots1A/68-82 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 969687 0466

Jewels India RestaurantShop 2 203 Ballarat Rd Map 1 A1 979317 8899

Kitchen Samrat Cafe Bar36 Leeds St Map 2 F3 989689 9776

Madhumuti Restaurant95 Irving St Map 2 D5 990401 643 935

Saga Restaurant34-36 Irving St Map 2 F4 1000470 483 815

Saudagar Indian Sweet & Restaurant56 Irving St Map 2 E5 1019687 6159

Vanakkam359 Barkly St Map 1 B4 1029687 2233

INTERNATIONAL FUSIONAddis Cafe and Roastery226 Nicholson St Map 2 E6 1039687 4363

Asian FoodFootscray MarketStall 223/81 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 1040412 431 323

Euphoria Cafe3/215 Barkly St Map 2 C3 1050469 111 649

French Baguette Cafe177-181 Barkly St Map 2 D3 1069077 3369

Global Food Cafe 222  Nicholson St Map 2 E6 1070450 425 838

Labaale Cafe151-153 Nicholson St Map 2 E5 1080411 112 559

Lutong PinoyFootscray MarketStall 251/81 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 1090401 027

NNN Take AwayFootscray MarketStall 219-220 81 Hopkins St Map 2 G3 1100415 033 668

Nando’sShop 1/250 Barkly St Map 2 C2 1119687 1333

Pandu’s Indo-Chinese Restaurant345-351 Barkly St Map 1 B4 1128307 0789

Roti RoadMalaysian and Chinese189-193 Barkly St Map 2 D3 1130415 543 199

Sen Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine76 Nicholson St Map 2 E2 1149687 4450

Star Restaurant149 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 1159687 3555

Sun Wong KeeShop 16 63-67 Nicholson St Map 2 E1 1169687 0288

The Brown Camel57-59 Gordon St Map 1 A1 1170401 592 417

VU Cafe Noodle HouseVU - Footscray Park campus 70-100 Ballarat Rd Map 1 C1 1189819 6688

ITALIANCharles Pizza131 Droop St Map 1 B1 1199687 2144

Crazy Sam’s Pizza Restaurant81 Irving St Map 2 E5 1209687 7488

Domenicos Pizza & Pasteria305 Barkly St Map 2 A3 1219689 1996

Eat Pizza Shop 7/203 Ballarat Rd Map 1 A1 1229317 3177

Encore Pizza206 Barkly St Map 2 D2 1239687 7877

Pizza Hut Shop 3 203 Ballarat Rd Map 1 A1 1249318 2766

T. Cavallaro & Sons 98 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 125 9687 4638

JAPANESENami Sushi3 Paisley St Map 2 F4 1260413 877 847

Sekai Japanese Ramen Footscray MarketStall 194-19581 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 1279687 1088

KOREANSnow TreeShop 12119 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 1280438 113 329

MIDDLE EASTERNAmasya Kebab House134 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 1299687 7032Babylon Restaurant Footscray152 Nicholson St Map 2 E5 1309689 3323Footscray Best Kebab House93 Nicholson St Map 2 E3 1319689 0777Happy Kebabs123 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 1329689 3534Kebab Surra241 Barkly St Map 2 C3 1330432 064 280MetroWest Kebab HouseShop 35136 Nicholson St Map 2 E4 1349687 4200

VIETNAMESEAo Pho81 Nicholson St Map 2 E3 1359078 9279

Bo De Trai Vegetarian Restaurant94 Hopkins St Map 2 G2 1369689 9909

Bun Ta Restaurant108 Hopkins St Map 2 F2 1379687 4130

Co Thu Quan RestaurantLittle Saigon MarketShop 2263-67 Nicholson St Map 2 E1 1389043 7232

Dinh Son Quan RestaurantLittle Saigon MarketShop 163-67 Nicholson St Map 2 E2 1399689 3066

Dong Ba Restaurant 133 Hopkins St Map 2 F3 1409689 0608

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How to read the guideEateries are sorted into cuisine types, reflecting the vast range of food on offer. Eateries can be cafes, restaurants, market kiosks and bakeries – wherever you can find a quick bite, a long lunch or settle in for a special occasion banquet.Australian fusion describes Western based menus: from the humble sandwich to pancakes, brioche and premium steak.International fusion includes menus that deviate from a non-Western based cuisine, like Indonesian/Chinese or Ethiopian/Australian combinations.African cuisine encompasses Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somalian and Sudanese food.Middle Eastern cuisine includes Turkish kebab houses plus Iraqi and Persian specialty cuisines.Look out for the wine symbol in the listings to find your local bars and pubs. Bakeries have a breadstick symbol.

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