Can you get any more Melbourne than a bustling food market inside a former industrial warehouse? EziStreat in North Melbourne is a 600sq m Tokyo-inspired food hall that’s covered in neon signs so bright you can’t miss it.
The food hot spot has had an overhaul, gracing us with a stack of new vendors.
Given the Tokyo theme, a lot of the vendors are firmly rooted in Asia like Shokudo serving up traditional ramen, donburi and udon, Xeom with their vietnamese food, Jymmanuel’s crispy chicken popcorn, Lepak Corner serving up nasi lemak and mi goreng, Tai Thai; a Taiwanese and Thai fusion spot, and Seoul Bunsik with Korean street food.
Other vendors include No Mames Mexican on the tacos, Berbeo Bros serving lechona and arepa beef burgers, Taste, with German wursts, Kebab2nite on the obligatory kebabs and HSPs, and Watermelon Sundae with African burgers and fried chicken.
Utilising a trusty QR code system (thanks Covid), you can bypass queues and order as much as you can via your phone.
They know a thing or two about how to crush a thirst after all that good food too with craft beers from Colonial Brewing, cocktails from Home Grown and a range of imported Japanese beers from Konbini, including Yebisu and Chotto Motto’s Yuzu Ale.
Out back there's also an outdoor beer garden featuring murals by pop culture artist Jeswri and Japanese artist Twoone, where you’ll find live music. They’re partial to a cultural event or two as well so keep your eyes peeled for Manila, Seoul, Afro and Latina markets.
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Image credit: EziStreat (supplied)
Words: Ciara Duffy-Quinn