Looking for a banging location and some popping food? Bang Pop is it! Situated on the banks of the Yarra at South Wharf is this awesome Thai restaurant, with amazing food to share and a kids menu.

Miyama is a cute Japanese cafe on the top floor of Melbourne Central dedicated to the art of omotonashi. At Miyama there are loads of delicious desserts on offer. Mamma just adored the black sesame baked cheesecake, and the strawberry cheesecake bowls are very popular.

Koko Korean has an amazing selection of street food and Korean classics. Bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, rice bowls, udon and soba noodles, soup, burgers and curry. Head here for a nourishing and delicious meal with the fam! Handy as it’s open 7 days.

If you’ve got a hankering for a little sweet treat while in the city, be sure to stop in at Little Cupcakes - they serve a wide range of the cutest tiny cupcakes (and big ones).

Tacos are one of our favourite dishes, and the tacos at CDMX are fresh, tasty and come out fast! This is the perfect place to stop for a bite mid-shop while out and about at Melbourne Central.

This section of the city is fast becoming known as Little Korea, for the amount of Korean eateries jammed into the small laneway. Mamma recently ate at Yuk Gam, a large Korean eatery akin to a late night pub.

Japanese-flavoured ice cream hand crafted in Melbourne. If you’re not excited by this, who even are you?! Besides the wonderful and interesting flavours including Fuji apple, lychee and Pocari Sweat, yuzu, tofu vanilla, miso, sweet corn and Hokkaido cheesecake (to name but a few!), there are also flavoured cones to choose from!

Guhng The Palace is a multi-level Korean charcoal BBQ restaurant that has it all: delicious food and drinks, fantastic friendly service, a lovely atmosphere and stylish decor. Here you can sit back and relax as the happy staff will cook the food for you! No need to worry about perfectly cooking that wagyu steak, just order away then… eat it up!

Inspired by the One Piece book and series, One Plus Piece Cafe has opened in Melbourne Central and it has every manga fan having a burger or two.

If you want banging Thai food in a cute cafe, then this is the spot for you! Tuck into some tasty - and Mamma means really tasty - dishes while relaxing in a cosy corner here at Roslyn.

Smooth like butter, this French-inspired Korean pastry palace is the foodstuff of dreams! People flock here to experience all manner of sensational savoury and decadent dessert treats as well as a blend of both savoury and sweet.

Bagels and coffee, what’s not to love? Schmucks is a cute little eatery on the Southern Cross side of the city. It’s the perfect spot for a bite to eat when out and about.

Onigiri Kitchen and Sake Bar in Little Collins Street is a little Japanese gem serving traditional Onigiri rice balls and bento boxes.

Well this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!

CEREE is a fantastic authentic Filipino eatery in Melbourne city. And the destination is an amazing way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life - nestling into their cosy private courtyard, tucking into an ube latte, BBQ chicken and garlic rice is just the ticket!

New and popular, Banh Mi Stand is a hole in the wall serving delicious banh mi’s in the city with some gorgeous Vietnam-like seating - crates and tiny stools on the footpath. Mamma just loves this!

SPQR - it’s a pizzeria straight outta Naples. And when in Naples, ya just gotta eat pizza! And hot, sourdough wood fired pizzas don’t come much better than at this very Melbourne restaurant. Not only is it tucked down one of our famous laneways, it’s also adorned with street art.

What a spot! Afloat is arguably the BEST spot in the city for views and fun and deliciousness! First of all, it’s a FLOATING restaurant! Need Mamma say more?

Well this must be the prettiest spot in the city! La Belle Miette (translation The Beautiful Crumb) is nestled up the top end of Collins Street and is a must visit. It’s a tiny shop with the most delicious macaroons for you to enjoy!

Roti Bar is a culinary hot spot in Melbourne’s CBD, especially on Saturdays where the banana leaf buffet reins supreme. From the constant line of people waiting for a table, to the buzz of happy diners inside, this is a dynamic and joyous place to eat.

Son in Law the Pad is every Instagrammer’s dream and every little persons delight. Cartoon Baos are totally AWESOME. There is Pooh, the alien from Toy Story, Pikachu and Piglet. Not only were they cute, they were super duper tasty.

New Shanghai is the perfect place to indulge in delicious dumplings and a family-friendly restaurant everyone will enjoy.

Escape the Melbourne heat or embrace Melbourne’s winter in a world of Ice at Melbourne’s Ice Bar!

Mamma LOVES Teeny Tiny cafe - and she can guarantee that your teeny tiny humans will absolutely love playing with the organic market filled with fruits and veggies, the play SMEG fridge and kitchen equipment, the Lego wall, and the cutest little vehicles to ride on (with gas stations to top up!)

Want to eat authentic Spanish churros? Of course you do! When you’re in Melbourne city, there is no better place to go than the Spanish Donut Van at the Queen Vic Markets.

This is just about Mamma’s fave eatery in the city, so it’s time to share the love! Korean barbecue is such a fun dining experience for anyone - couples on dates, families, or a big group of mates. The quality and value for money here at Oriental Spoon makes this the perfect place to flip that steak and gobble that kimchi!

Enjoy fat doughnuts with fillings including apple pie crumble, rhubarb brûlée, coffee creme caramel, glazed crullers (the Australian honey and sea salt is amazing), as well as doughnut cakes with various toppings - earl grey and rose, triple matcha, maple walnut and brown butter and classic vanilla bean glaze. What a treat!

Toot toot! All aboard the sushi train! Makoto on Level 2 of Melbourne Central is a great spot for some entertaining dining. The kids always get a real kick out of watching the conveyer belt roll around past table after table of hungry diners.

The Terrace is a beautiful spot for breakfast or lunch in the Royal Botanic Gardens, with indoor and outdoor eating options plus take away. kid and dog friendly

Teppanyaki is an awesome dining option for those special occasions, maybe a birthday dinner, graduation or celebration. It's a perfect special night dining out with entertainment and fun guaranteed to bring smiles, awe and laughter to your table. Kids especially have such an enjoyable time!