Correction (10 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 page answers a plain question: where can you grab a quick meal to go in South Melbourne? It covers six places, all in South Melbourne, from two fish and chip shops and a grill to Penang Road, Meetbowl and a Mexican restaurant.
Each place was checked against at least two sources: OpenStreetMap, its own website and the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG). Takeaway tags are AGFG or own-site lines, so we write that a place lists takeaway and nothing more. Where we could not read a price, we say so rather than guess.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic fish and chips | South Melbourne Fish & Chips | see below | not printed here |
| Chain fish and chips | Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne | see below | not printed here |
| Grilled mince sausages to go | Chevapi Grill | see below | not printed here |
| Omelettes, roti and noodle dishes | Penang Road | Shrimps Omelette 芙蓉蛋虾仁 | $26.60 |
| Noodles and fried snacks | Meetbowl | Fried Batagor | $17 |
| Mexican takeaway with listed hours | Rosa Mexicano | see below | not printed here |
South Melbourne Fish & Chips — 360 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
AGFG lists takeaway for South Melbourne Fish & Chips, and its own site gives the address as Clarendon Street. We could not read a menu price for this shop, so there is no dollar figure to quote. The site carries no date we could find, and its hours differ from AGFG’s, so treat any time you see elsewhere as unconfirmed.
What it is: A fish and chip shop, meaning battered fish and fried potato in paper, and the takeaway tag is AGFG’s listing, so check the shop’s site before you head over.
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne — 252 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
The Hunky Dory chain’s own locations list puts the South Melbourne shop on Clarendon Street, and AGFG lists both takeaway and alfresco dining for it. Fish and chips is the cuisine we have on file. We could not read a price, so we are not putting a figure on any order, and we have left hours out.
The move: Open hunkydory.com.au for the current menu before you order, since we could not read prices.
Chevapi Grill — 283 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
AGFG lists takeaway for Chevapi Grill, and its own site gives the address on Clarendon Street. Chevapi are small skinless grilled mince sausages from the Balkans, usually served with bread. The site carries no date we could find and we could not read prices, so check what is current.
The move: Ask whether the grill is taking takeaway orders on the day you go, because AGFG and the own site differ on which days it trades.
Penang Road — 177 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Penang Road’s own site says ‘We offer casual dining and take away.’ Its menu prints Plain Roti 面包咖喱汁/面包沙爹汁 with curry sauce or satay sauce at $10.05, and roti here means a flatbread you tear and dip. For a rice or noodle order, Penang Road’s menu prints Malaysian Nasi Goreng 马来炒饭 at $17.80 and Char Kuey Teow 炒贵刁 at $18.80. The omelettes on that menu print higher, so read the board before you commit.
On the menu (copied from penangroad.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Shrimps Omelette 芙蓉蛋虾仁: $26.60
- Chicken Omelette 芙蓉蛋鸡粒: $26.60
- BBQ Pork Omelette 芙蓉蛋叉烧: $26.60
- Plain Roti 面包咖喱汁/面包沙爹汁: $10.05
The move: Start with Plain Roti 面包咖喱汁/面包沙爹汁 at $10.05 on Penang Road’s menu if you want the lightest order.
Meetbowl — 95 York Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Meetbowl’s site lists it closed Monday and Tuesday, open 11 am to 3 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 am to 6 pm Friday to Sunday. AGFG lists takeaway and alfresco dining for it. Meetbowl’s menu prints Combination Chicken Noodle at $16 and Fried Batagor at $17, and batagor is a fried fish-dumpling snack. The site is undated, so prices may have moved.
On the menu (copied from meetbowl.me/make-a-order on 9 October 2026):
- Fried Batagor: $17
- Bakwan Malang: $19
- Shumai Bandung: $18.50
- Mie Bangka: $19
What it is: Meetbowl’s menu prints Shumai Bandung at $18.50, a steamed dumpling plate, so check the order page before you walk over.
Rosa Mexicano — 293 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
AGFG lists takeaway for Rosa Mexicano, and the chain’s locations page gives the South Melbourne address on Clarendon Street. AGFG’s listing shows 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. That directory is owner-maintained and may be out of date, and we could not read prices.
Cash or card: We could not find a payment line, so ask when you order, and check the chain’s site for a current menu.
Quick answers
Where can I get fish and chips in South Melbourne?
South Melbourne Fish & Chips and Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne are both on Clarendon Street, and AGFG lists takeaway for each. We could not read a price at either, so check their own sites for a current menu.
Which South Melbourne takeaway places have prices we could read?
Penang Road’s menu prints Plain Roti 面包咖喱汁/面包沙爹汁 at $10.05. Meetbowl’s menu prints Combination Chicken Noodle at $16. For the other four places we could not read a price, so we have not quoted one.
Which takeaway places in South Melbourne list their hours?
Meetbowl’s own site lists it closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday to Sunday. AGFG’s listing for Rosa Mexicano shows a later finish on Friday and Saturday than on the other nights, at 10:00 PM. We have left hours out for the other four places because the sources conflict or we could not read them.
Is there a grill takeaway on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne?
Chevapi Grill is on Clarendon Street, and AGFG lists takeaway for it. Chevapi are small grilled mince sausages, and its own site is undated, so confirm the menu and the days it trades before you go.
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
- South Melbourne Fish & Chips: openstreetmap.org/584464483, southmelbournefishandchipsburger.com.au, agfg.com.au/south-melbourne-fish-chip-shop-84744
- Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne: openstreetmap.org/4957929621, hunkydory.com.au, agfg.com.au/hunky-dory-fish-and-chips-south
- Chevapi Grill: openstreetmap.org/1815565235, chevapigrill.com.au, agfg.com.au/chevapi-grill-81059
- Penang Road: openstreetmap.org/3522857452, penangroad.com.au, penangroad.com.au/menu
- Meetbowl: openstreetmap.org/3522857451, meetbowl.me, agfg.com.au/meetbowl-81555, meetbowl.me/make-a-order
- Rosa Mexicano: openstreetmap.org/2531693169, rosamexicano.com.au/locations, agfg.com.au/rosa-mexicano-77331
