Asian Australians make up the fastest growing demographic in Melbourne – it helps explain the seemingly dozens of noodle restaurants around Fitzroy! Noodle restaurants are unique in that they can refer to multiple kinds of dishes: Vietnamese Pho, Japanese Ramen, Thai Noodles, and Chinese dishes, and more can all be boiled down to a “noodle house.”
Depending on the fusion of flavors, these noodles can be soupy and beefy (e.g. udon, pho), or more like simple noodles with Thai/Chinese-infused flavor. However, most people associate noodle houses with either Vietnamese or Japanese food. Incredibly enough, Fitzroy has communities that represent every single one of these nationalities.
In that case, you could say us Aussies get every single kind of delicious noodle house – they are simply grouse boys and girls. Japanese Ramen and Vietnamese pho are considered iconic worldwide, so we will focus on these two delightful noodle variations. Noodle restaurants in Fitzroy provide some of the most filling flavorful tucker around – read below for more!
182 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9417 0071
Bonnie@bluechillies.net.au339 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9415 6765finacafe268@gmail.comInterestingly, Fitzroy was actually Melbourne’s very first suburb! These days, the historic Aussie community has a multicultural identity, with Asian nationalities providing a wonderful communal foundation for the Aussies around them. With Fitzroy residents hailing from Africa, European, and Asia, it’s clear our little bohemian suburb has enough room for every group to thrive under the Aussie flag! The wide variety of ethnic food, like noodle restaurants in Fitzroy, is arguably one of its best cultural traits.
While the noodle houses in Fitzroy do well to represent our Asian-Aussie populations, it is always better to meet the individuals and families behind them. They are a vibrant, integral part of our community, and you would not believe the feelings and emotions they work through to successfully assimilate alongside native Aussies.
Specifically, we want you to check out this piece here by Rachel Tran, a Vietnamese woman who shared her experience growing up as a Vietnamese immigrant in Fitzroy. She writes about how, for most of her life, she felt the tension of two identities almost ripping her apart! At home, her parents tried to shelter her from fully assimilating into Aussie culture. This left her torn, as the friend groups she made were predominantly white. She essentially felt what philosophers have dubbed “Double-consciousness” – seeing herself through her traditional cultural lens, and the cultural lens of Australia. However, she now has some incredible, heartfelt words for her home suburb Fitzroy.
The humility and grace Rachel expresses here about our beloved suburb gives us goosebumps – we hope it touches you too, and gives the full picture of how our Asian-Australian residents may struggle coming to terms of living out both cultures successfully. Each Asian-Australian must learn to balance their traditional ways of life that brought them here, while incorporating the valuable pieces of cultural wealth Australia has given back! Our guess is Miss Tran knows all the best noodle restaurants in Fitzroy – especially for Pho 😊
127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9417 4127, 03 8419 1919info@ichininana.com.au367 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9415 6099,0451 166 421info@madamek.com.auBelow is our master list of the best noodle restaurants in Fitzroy – verified by locals as the most delectable spots for a sweet bowl of noodles after a long day! Be aware; there are literally dozens of places that locals ranked 4/5 stars or above. You truly have your pick of the litter on this one, so we would recommend trying out each place, making sure you never get sick of that noodle house taste!
1. Shimbashi Japanese Soba & Sake Bar
2. Shop Ramen
3. Sen Storm Noodle Bar & Grill
4. East Meets West Vietnamese Restaurant
5. Viet Rose Vietnamese Restaurant
6. Yong Green Food
7. Blue Chilies
8. Fina’s Vegan Restaurant
9. Veggie Mum
10. Pho Fitzroy
11. Madame Saigon
12. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya
13. Gogyo Fitzroy
14. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
15. Madame K’s Vegetarian
389 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9419 6624bookings@ricequeen.com.au293-295 Smith Street, Fitzroy
03 9419 2130ryan@senstorm.com.au131 Smith Street, Fitzroy
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