Correction (4 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 between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers where to find a sit-down meal around Prahran with the price on the menu. It covers six places: three in South Yarra, two in Windsor and one in St Kilda. Kake Da Dhaba is the St Kilda one, so it is a trip out of Prahran.
Every price is copied from the venue’s own menu, and some items on these menus cost more than the cheap picks. We list the prices as printed and let you choose. Hours are quoted from each venue’s own site.
Each place was checked against at least two sources, including chapelstreet.com.au, OpenStreetMap and the venues’ sites. Menus change, so check before you go. The move is at the end of each entry.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn chips and Mexican plates | Sam’s Cali Cantina | HOUSE MADE CORN CHIPS | $15 |
| Tacos and share plates | Juana Taco (Windsor) | Jalapeno Poppers (3) | $14 |
| Indian curries and naan | Kake Da Dhaba | Butter Chicken | $17.00 |
| Italian small plates | Caffe e Cucina | Mixed Mediterranean Olives | $16.90 |
| Chinese dumplings and sides | Oriental Teahouse (South Yarra) | Spicy edamame (LG) | $11 |
| Japanese small plates | Mr. Miyagi | MR. BEANS cbgf v | $16.50 |
Sam’s Cali Cantina — 760 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
The menu prints HOUSE MADE CORN CHIPS at $15 and CORN RIBS at $16. Its site lists trading Monday to Wednesday 5PM-9PM and Thursday to Sunday 12PM-9PM. The site also says you won’t find better plant-based Mexican options in South Yarra, which is the venue’s own claim. The menu file carries a July date in its name, so check for newer prices.
On the menu (copied from samscalicantina.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- HOUSE MADE CORN CHIPS: $15
- CORN RIBS: $16
What it is: corn ribs are corn cut into strips and cooked so they curl like pork ribs, a snack to share.
Juana Taco (Windsor) — 188 High Street, Windsor VIC 3181
The menu prints Jalapeno Poppers (3) at $14 and Quesedilla at $17. Further up the board are Birria Tacos at $23 and The Whole Enchilada at $26. The site lists hours Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - late and notes vegan options available. The cheap end is the poppers and the quesedilla.
On the menu (copied from juanataco3181.com on 4 October 2026):
- Jalapeno Poppers (3): $14
- Birria Tacos: $23
- The Whole Enchilada: $26
- Quesedilla: $17
The move: the Quesedilla at $17, or the Jalapeno Poppers (3) at $14 if you want the lowest price we could read here.
Kake Da Dhaba — 33 Inkerman Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
This one is in St Kilda, not Prahran. The menu prints Butter Chicken at $17.00, Paneer Tikka Masala at $16.00 and Amritsari Fish at $16.00, plus Garlic Naan at $4.00, each with a plus sign after the number for options and sizes. The site lists Lunch Mon – Fri 10:30am – 2:30pm and Dine In Mon – Sun 4:00pm – 10:00pm, and it shows Order Pickup.
On the menu (copied from kakedadhaba.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Butter Chicken: $17.00
- Paneer Tikka Masala: $16.00
- Amritsari Fish: $16.00
- Garlic Naan: $4.00
What it is: Paneer Tikka Masala is char-grilled paneer in a spiced onion-tomato sauce, per the menu.
Caffe e Cucina — 581 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
The menu file is named Cicchetti, which are small plates in the Venetian style, and the cheapest item we could read is Mixed Mediterranean Olives at $16.90. Further up, Burrata Caprese (V, GFO) is $36 and Wagyu Carpaccio di Manzo (GFO) is $39.90. The site lists Mon 12pm - 11:00pm through Sat 12pm - 11:00pm. Treat this as a graze, not a cheap main.
On the menu (copied from caffeecucina.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Mixed Mediterranean Olives: $16.90
- Burrata Caprese (V, GFO): $36
- Wagyu Carpaccio di Manzo (GFO): $39.90
The move: share the Mixed Mediterranean Olives at $16.90 and watch the burrata at $36.
Oriental Teahouse (South Yarra) — 455 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
The menu prints Spicy edamame (LG) at $11 and Chicken San Choi Bao (LGO) at $14, which is chicken, bamboo, shiitake and greens in crisp lettuce cups. Crispy Skin Roast Duck Leg is $20 and Salt & Pepper Calamari (I) is $24. The site lists Mon to Thurs 12pm – 10pm, Fri 12pm - 10:30pm, Sat 11:30am – 10:30pm and Sun 11:30am –10pm. Its site says menu prices can differ between locations.
On the menu (copied from orientalteahouse.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Spicy edamame (LG): $11
- Chicken San Choi Bao (LGO): $14
- Salt & Pepper Calamari (I): $24
- Crispy Skin Roast Duck Leg: $20
What it is: san choi bao is a filling served in lettuce cups that you wrap and eat by hand.
Mr. Miyagi — 99 Chapel Street, Windsor VIC 3181
The menu prints SHISO EDAMAME gf v at $12.50 and MR. BEANS cbgf v at $16.50, with PORK BELLY UDON at $36.50. The site lists opening times Mon—Tues 5pm-Late and Weds—Sun 12pm-Late. A separate Kids Menu (12yrs and under) is also listed.
On the menu (copied from a.storyblok.com on 4 October 2026):
- MR. BEANS cbgf v: $16.50
- SHISO EDAMAME gf v: $12.50
- PORK BELLY UDON: $36.50
The move: go for the SHISO EDAMAME gf v at $12.50 and skip the udon if you are watching the budget.
Quick answers
Where can I find a cheap sit-down meal near Prahran?
Kake Da Dhaba in St Kilda prints Butter Chicken at $17.00, Paneer Tikka Masala at $16.00 and Amritsari Fish at $16.00, each shown with a plus sign for options and sizes. Juana Taco in Windsor prints Quesedilla at $17. Oriental Teahouse in South Yarra prints Chicken San Choi Bao (LGO) at $14.
Where can I get cheap Indian food near Prahran?
Kake Da Dhaba is in St Kilda, so it is outside Prahran. Its site lists lunch Mon – Fri 10:30am – 2:30pm and dine in Mon – Sun 4:00pm – 10:00pm, and its menu prints Garlic Naan at $4.00.
Which of these places list Monday opening hours?
Going by each site’s own listing, Sam’s Cali Cantina lists Monday 5PM-9PM. Juana Taco lists Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - late. Caffe e Cucina lists Mon 12pm - 11:00pm. Oriental Teahouse lists Mon to Thurs 12pm – 10pm. Mr. Miyagi lists Mon—Tues 5pm-Late. Kake Da Dhaba lists Dine In Mon – Sun 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
Is there a cheap Mexican spot near Prahran?
Two are listed. Sam’s Cali Cantina in South Yarra prints HOUSE MADE CORN CHIPS at $15 and CORN RIBS at $16. Juana Taco in Windsor prints Jalapeno Poppers (3) at $14 and Quesedilla at $17, though its Birria Tacos are $23 and The Whole Enchilada is $26.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: chapelstreet.com.au, the places’ own websites and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 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
- Sam’s Cali Cantina: chapelstreet.com.au/sam-s-cali-cantina, samscalicantina.com.au/our-menu, samscalicantina.com.au/sams-food-menu-jul25.pdf
- Juana Taco (Windsor): chapelstreet.com.au/juana-taco-windsor, juanataco3181.com, juanataco3181.com menu PDF
- Kake Da Dhaba: openstreetmap.org/9838121918, kakedadhaba.com.au
- Caffe e Cucina: chapelstreet.com.au/caffe-e-cucina-3bf78, caffeecucina.com.au, caffeecucina.com.au/Cicchetti-Summer-011026.pdf
- Oriental Teahouse (South Yarra): chapelstreet.com.au/oriental-teahouse, orientalteahouse.com.au/contact, orientalteahouse.com.au/food-menu
- Mr. Miyagi: chapelstreet.com.au/mr-miyagi, mrmiyagi.com.au/contact, a.storyblok.com/a3-dining-menu.pdf
