Anchovy

Probably my best Vietnam food experience in Mel. They provided set menu for $110 pp. side dishes are oysters and roast ducks. I love their white wooden table and the style was natural and fresh. The main dish noodles were delicious and I kinda started to love it.
My fav last night was the prawn with sticky rice. Besides, you could always have some wine and spirits in Mel together with your food.
Recommend for any special days.

Been meaning to try this place for ages. Recommended by some of Melbourne top chefs. I must say, it was one of the best asian fusion restaurant I’ve been so far. Everything was very delicious. We’ve ordered the crab (it’s a must), duck with dry noodle (sauce was so tasty), ox tongues skewers (yummy), Baramundi (good sauce), peanuts, lamb, carpaccio .. they were all so good. The place is small but quite romantic. Perfect for special occasions. The service was 5 stars. Highly recommended

Perfect place for special occasions like anniversary or date night. It is a semi-fine dining experience. Food are seasonal and too notch for most of the dishes. Highly recommended the raw Beef and the mussel if it is available.
Food - 9
Service - 9
Vibe - 9
Price - $$$$

Anchovy was worth the mind-numbing traffic we endured to get there. Every morsel popped with flavour and the twists on traditional Vietnamese dishes were delicate and pleasant. The “snacks” served at the start were more like entrees in their number and generosity. I kept remarking to my husband “I could eat a whole plate of these” 😅 On top of that, service was amazing. I’d definitely recommend it!

Definitely go with the chef's choice so that you can get a taste of everything. The roti and the fish with the Asian herbs was definitely my favourite. Having trouble choosing no problems just let the friendly staff there make the recommendation.

Beautiful food, service and atmosphere.
Great menu for sharing or for yourself.
Simple dishes yet full of flavour.
Their banh mi is a must try - pillowy centre and crisp crust!

Last Sunday, we had lunch at Anchovy Richmond in Melbourne. It was a memorable Sunday lunch. Relax atmosphere, nice decorative and excellent care & services from staff. We had chef's choice menu. They were Coffin Bay Oysters with beautiful dressing; delicious prawns; fish marinated with turmeric wrapped in banana leaves served with fresh garden salad and herbs those are hard to find at this winter weather; yummy duck hot pot served with hand made noodles and very sophisticated home made coconut ice cream. The foods were full of flavours, mixing between Vietnamese traditional and Thi's (the Chef) personal tastes. We enjoyed so much that we forgot to take all the dishes' pictures. LOVED! LOVED! LOVED! Highly recommend!

If there was a six or seven stars, Anchovy would hit them. Easy. With The at the helm in the kitchen, and Andy and JY on the floor this small Boheme restaurant in Richmond is a true delight. I can explain each of the wonderful dishes but you can't describe the joy of biting into a small mochi baked in a tea cup with a flavourful umami of shallots and fish paste on top. Or the pleasant-induced grin from a roti-like sesame bun with an anchovy butter. There's a Murray cod fish lightly grilled with an Indian inspired paste, served with iceberg lettuce, fresh herbs, a pickled Daikon, hot Brinjal-like pickles and a sweetish dipping sauce. Absolutely worth a visit. I forgot to mention the sweet dish. It's in the photos. You end up lying to your friend so you can get an extra bite.

Dropped in for the lockdown takeaway bahn mi. Both the pork and chicken were super tasty but definitely don't go expecting a traditional style crackling pork bahn mi.
This was spicy, fresh and flavoursome.
Went on a Tuesday before 1pm and there was a small queue. Waited about 10 minutes in total between ordering and collecting the goods.

Best meal in Melbourne. Each dish was 10/10, balanced, aromatic, fresh flavours. Great service and lovely aesthetic. Would return to Melbourne from London to eat there again!

Clean, modern and simple decor where the focus is on great service and delectable flavours. The two main dish - fish and lamb, had perfect flavour balance and the beef carpaccio melts in your mouth. Highly recommend!

Honestly, all of the food and service had much thought behind it. Phenomenal restaurant

Damn Delicious! The small plate treats are unbelievably good. The menu changes regularly, so there is always something new and exciting to try. Well deserved ranking in the Delicious 100.

Really amazing food and great staff! This was our second time here and it really didn't disappoint!

The best Lao I’ve had outside of Lao/Eastern Thailand. My wife was very homesick. Looking forward to going back.

We dined here for our anniversary and it was absolutely delicious. Service was warm and attentive. All dishes had so much flavour and I felt so much nostalgia eating each dish. Loved our experience and would definitely recommend. The custard apple icecream was a standout!

Went for dinner with my partner. We got the tasting menu and loved the food, paired with drinks recommended by the very friendly and enthusiastic, not to mention knowledgeable bartender. It’s also reasonably priced, especially for the quality of flavours, so it will definitely become one of our regular spots.

The only negative I can think of is that we both thought that it was quite dark inside, and that slightly turning up the lights would have been nice.

We enjoyed a beautiful meal of modern Vietnamese inspired food with wonderful service in the upstairs dining room for a friends birthday.

Dish after dish of fresh, fragrant and balanced food arrived often featuring some really interesting and unusual ingredients. The food was coupled with nice wines and the night a brilliant success.

Thank you!

My favourite Sunday lunch of 2022 so far. Informed, attentive service and a chef that rocked my socks. Highlight was the malt vinegar sorbet oysters and multi texture coconut dessert. Just yum.

Incredible experience at Anchovy the food is sublime. The tasting menu showcases the talents of Thi Li and was quite filling. It is a small restaurant and quite relaxed with lovely service. Every dish has a story beautifully told by the team. The owners are talented and have created something very special. Their reputation has travelled far with Nigella Lawson dining there the night before us. Thank you Thi & Jia for your warm hospitality and an outstanding dining experience.