The cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne has no shortage of great places to eat - round every corner there’s bound to be an amazing cafe or restaurant to tempt you. However, the abundance of international foods, not to mention the excellent coffee and craft beers, can come at a premium. But with a savvy student approach and a little local know how, you can be eating at some of the tastiest joints in the city without blowing your student budget.
These are just to get you started and only a sample of what the buzzing city of Melbourne has to offer. Keep your eyes peeled as this city is teeming with culinary entrepreneurs and new places are popping up all the time!
Shandong Mama, Central Business District
Melbourne's Chinatown is full of amazing restaurants offering a dizzying array of dishes, but you can never go wrong with a massive plate of dumplings! Shandong Mama, a family-run joint tucked away in Bourke St Arcade, offers deliciously fresh dumplings for just a few dollars. Often voted one of the best in Melbourne, a top tip is to go for the pan-fried fish dumplings, a specialty that never disappoints!
La Tortilleria, Kensington
If Mexican food is more your thing, La Tortilleria should be top of your list. A stone's throw from the Central Business District in the pretty little suburb of Kensington, this place delivers incredibly fresh Mexican dishes with heaps of flavor. Famed for their award-winning corn tortillas, made using the traditional Aztec method and with their own locally grown corn, this is as authentic as it gets! They have a great selection of tacos and tostadas, excellent grilled meat options and sharing platters for when you just can't decide. You can easily fill up for under AU$15 and their takeaway menu is even cheaper.
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