Red Spice Road

Name: Red Spice Road
Address: 141 Queen Street,, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9603 1601
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (583)

$41 to $100

Asian

141 Queen Street,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

Jun 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

Red Spice Road has quickly become a much-loved Mebourne favourite. Serving contemporary South East Asian-style cuisine by Executive Chef John McLeay, the menu is comprised of banquet style shared mains. Enjoy an Asian-inspired cocktail under Australia's largest red lantern in our busing communal style restaurant or organise your next event in one of the three private dining rooms that we offer.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9603 1601
Website
http://www.redspiceroad.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John McLeay
Private party facilities
Got a birthday to celebrate or a corporate lunch to plan? We’ve got the space for you with flexible food and drink packages to match! Not sure where to start? Our event team is here to help you find the ideal room and menu to suit your event!
Private party contact
Julie Carette: (03) 9603 1601

Location
141 Queen Street,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Bourke St/Queen St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram Stops:Collins St/Queen St: Approximately a 3-minute walk from 141 Queen Street. Served by tram routes 11, 12, 48, and 109.Flinders Lane/Queen St: About a 1-minute walk away. Served by bus routes 207, 220, 232, 250, 302, 605, and 906.Train Stations:Flinders Street Station: Approximately a 10-minute walk from 141 Queen Street. Serves all metropolitan train lines.Southern Cross Station: About a 12-minute walk away. Serves metropolitan and regional train lines.Bus Routes:Route 220: Connects Sunshine Station to the city via Footscray Road.Route 234: Runs from Garden City to Queen Victoria Market.Route 236: Operates from Garden City to Queen Victoria Market via South Melbourne.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Udon Noodles, Edamame, Sesame, Mushroom, Shiso, Wasabi, Soy
(G) (VG)
Green Papaya, Beetroot, Pickled Carrot, Herb, Peanut, Chilli Salad
(N) (VG)
Fried Rockling, Celery, Tomato, White Onion, Chilli, Coriander
Corn Fritters, Sour Chilli Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Daikon
(G) (V)
Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Green Onion, Sesame, Cucumber, Coriander
Fried Cauliflower, Adobo Sauce, Black Pepper, Green Onion
(VG)
Crispy Potato, Furikake, Chives, Japanese Pickle, Wasabi Mayo
(G) (V)
Chickpeas, Tomato, Coriander, Curry Leaves, Chilli, Minty Yogurt
(VG)
Hot & Sour Coconut Beef Noodles, Corn, Coriander, Fried Shallots
(G)
Steamed Tofu, Satay Sauce, Cucumber Pickle, Coriander
(N) (VG)
Lamb, Pumpkin, Betel Leaf Red Curry
Slow Braised Goat, Black Pepper, Holy Basil, Crispy Garlic
Pork Belly, Chilli Caramel, Apple Slaw, Black Vinegar

What 583 people are saying

Red Spice Road reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Vegetarian-friendly
City Centre
Asian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Spice Road offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent staff." Highlights include "the best pork belly" and diverse set menus like Tuk Tuk and Moto Taxi. Guests praise the "wonderful flavors," "great value," and "friendly service." Ideal for both locals and visitors, it promises memorable meals.

583 Reviews

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64013 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 5, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Red Spice Road continues to deliver. Sensational setting for a celebration with family and friends. Banquet menu simply kept giving and the wine list was endless.
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time to Red Spice Road. We chose the Set Menu so we could experience a whole range of dishes. The food was superb. The staff were top class - special mention to Hannah for her attentive, friendly service.
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick service, great for large group
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64013 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 4, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We did the pre dinner banquet. Great food and service. And fabulous time - early dinner. We were the first there at 5pm and had heaps of time to eat and socialise. We left after 2 hours . Fabulous value, great staff Will be back again and again and..... Highly recommend before a show in town . 5 OF US COULDN'T QUITE FINISH THE GREAT FOOD Thanks
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DeniseS
Brisbane3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Love Red Spice Road it was my 4th visit & can't wait to visit again
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good brilliant. Service excellent and easy to find restaurant. Definitely will go again 😊
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OpenTable Diner
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Fun and great food.
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Perhaps better for a quick bite rather than a romantic dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing, would have to be the best restuarant I have been to all year. Staff amazing, food amaZing and brilliant value for money.
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64013 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
FOOD WAS VERY GOOD (CHICKEN WINGS AND PORK VERY TENDER AND FLAVOURSOME.SERVICE AT TABLE WAS VERY CRISP. MADE TO WAIT AT DOOR ON ARRIVAL FOR WHAT SEEMED FOREVER ESPECIALLY WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE RESTAURANT WAS DISAPPOINTING.THE WAIT STAFF WERE ALL CROWDED AROUND THE BAR AND NO ONE WAS WATCHING THE DOOR.
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Red Spice Road is rated 4.5 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

141 Queen Street,, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross street
Bourke St/Queen St
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Asian, Vietnamese, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram Stops:Collins St/Queen St: Approximately a 3-minute walk from 141 Queen Street. Served by tram routes 11, 12, 48, and 109.Flinders Lane/Queen St: About a 1-minute walk away. Served by bus routes 207, 220, 232, 250, 302, 605, and 906.Train Stations:Flinders Street Station: Approximately a 10-minute walk from 141 Queen Street. Serves all metropolitan train lines.Southern Cross Station: About a 12-minute walk away. Serves metropolitan and regional train lines.Bus Routes:Route 220: Connects Sunshine Station to the city via Footscray Road.Route 234: Runs from Garden City to Queen Victoria Market.Route 236: Operates from Garden City to Queen Victoria Market via South Melbourne.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John McLeay
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redspiceroad.com/
Phone number
(03) 9603 1601
Private party facilities
Got a birthday to celebrate or a corporate lunch to plan? We’ve got the space for you with flexible food and drink packages to match! Not sure where to start? Our event team is here to help you find the ideal room and menu to suit your event!
Private party contact
Julie Carette: (03) 9603 1601

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Menu

Lunch

Udon Noodles, Edamame, Sesame, Mushroom, Shiso, Wasabi, Soy

Green Papaya, Beetroot, Pickled Carrot, Herb, Peanut, Chilli Salad

Fried Rockling, Celery, Tomato, White Onion, Chilli, Coriander

Corn Fritters, Sour Chilli Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Daikon

Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Green Onion, Sesame, Cucumber, Coriander

Fried Cauliflower, Adobo Sauce, Black Pepper, Green Onion

Crispy Potato, Furikake, Chives, Japanese Pickle, Wasabi Mayo

Chickpeas, Tomato, Coriander, Curry Leaves, Chilli, Minty Yogurt

Hot & Sour Coconut Beef Noodles, Corn, Coriander, Fried Shallots

Steamed Tofu, Satay Sauce, Cucumber Pickle, Coriander

Lamb, Pumpkin, Betel Leaf Red Curry

Slow Braised Goat, Black Pepper, Holy Basil, Crispy Garlic

Pork Belly, Chilli Caramel, Apple Slaw, Black Vinegar

What 583 people are saying

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