Correction (11 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This guide takes the cuisines one at a time. It covers five restaurants: Bistro Goemon and Momoyama Sushi for Japanese, Hanoi Hannah Vol.II for Vietnamese, Paradai Thai Elsternwick for Thai and Pot Luck for Chinese. Four are in Elsternwick and Pot Luck is in Caulfield.
Each place was checked against OpenStreetMap, its own website or the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG). Prices appear only for Bistro Goemon, copied from its menu PDF. Hours are credited to whichever source printed them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese with a printed menu | Bistro Goemon | Soft shell crab spring roll | $16 |
| Japanese sushi restaurant | Momoyama Sushi | see below | not printed here |
| Vietnamese, lunch and dinner hours | Hanoi Hannah Vol.II | see below | not printed here |
| Thai with takeaway listed | Paradai Thai Elsternwick | see below | not printed here |
| Chinese with BYO listed | Pot Luck | see below | not printed here |
Bistro Goemon — 281 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185
Bistro Goemon’s menu PDF prints Soft shell crab spring roll at $16 and Dumpling at $16. It also prints Prawn tempura covered with crispy corn flakes (4pcs) at $16. Tempura is seafood or vegetables fried in batter, and this one is listed as covered with crispy corn flakes. The site adds: “Take away reservation is available, please visit here to make it.” Its details may have changed, so check before going.
On the menu (copied from bistrogoemon.com.au/Menu.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- Soft shell crab spring roll: $16
- Dumpling: $16
- Prawn tempura covered with crispy corn flakes.(4pcs): $16
- Boiled soy beans w hints of pink salt: $6
Order this first: Bistro Goemon’s menu lists Boiled soy beans w hints of pink salt at $6; soy beans served this way are called edamame.
Momoyama Sushi — 255 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185
Momoyama Sushi’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 9:30pm. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Sushi is vinegared rice paired with fish, egg or vegetables. Its details may have changed, so check before going.
How to order: AGFG lists Takeaway for Momoyama Sushi, so ask whether the dish you want travels well.
Hanoi Hannah Vol.II — 306 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185
Hanoi Hannah Vol.II’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 3.30pm and 5pm to 9pm. Its contact block shows dine in, takeaway, pick-up and delivery. The split service hours mean a gap in the afternoon, and its details may have changed, so check before going.
How to order: the site’s contact block lists dine in alongside takeaway, pick-up and delivery, so choose the format before you call.
Paradai Thai Elsternwick — 28 Riddell Parade, Elsternwick VIC 3185
Paradai Thai Elsternwick’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 16:30 to 21:00. AGFG lists Child Friendly and Takeaway. Its details may have changed, so check before going.
How to order: Thai meals are commonly shared, so pick a couple of dishes with the table and add rice.
Pot Luck — 829 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield VIC 3162
AGFG lists Vegan Options and BYO for Pot Luck. AGFG also lists Monday closed, Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday closed. That directory is owner-maintained, so check the hours before you go.
How to order: AGFG lists BYO, so ask the restaurant about its bring-your-own rules when you book.
Quick answers
Where can I find Japanese food in Elsternwick?
Bistro Goemon at 281 Glen Huntly Road and Momoyama Sushi at 255 Glen Huntly Road. Bistro Goemon’s menu PDF prints Soft shell crab spring roll at $16. Momoyama Sushi’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 9:30pm.
Is there a Thai restaurant in Elsternwick?
Paradai Thai Elsternwick is at 28 Riddell Parade. Its site lists Monday to Sunday, 16:30 to 21:00, and AGFG lists Child Friendly and Takeaway.
Which of these restaurants is open for lunch?
Hanoi Hannah Vol.II’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 3.30pm and 5pm to 9pm, so lunch hours are on its list. Momoyama Sushi’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 9:30pm.
Is there a BYO Chinese restaurant near Elsternwick?
Pot Luck, at 829 Glen Huntly Road in Caulfield, is listed by AGFG with BYO and Vegan Options. AGFG lists it open Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bistro Goemon: openstreetmap.org/4528663991, bistrogoemon.com.au, agfg.com.au/bistro-goemon-37561, bistrogoemon.com.au/Menu.pdf
- Momoyama Sushi: momoyamasushi.com.au, agfg.com.au/momoyama-sushi-83976
- Hanoi Hannah Vol.II: vol2.hanoihannah.com.au/dineinmenu, agfg.com.au/hanoi-hannah-volii-139901, vol2.hanoihannah.com.au/voliimenu
- Paradai Thai Elsternwick: openstreetmap.org/11177923962, paradaithai.com.au, agfg.com.au/paradai-thai-elsternwick-120159
- Pot Luck: openstreetmap.org/6165387617, agfg.com.au/potluck-134315
