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.
Cheap here means items with a price we could read on a printed menu, not whole meals. Four places made the list: one in South Melbourne, two in Albert Park and one in Southbank, so read this as an in and around page.
Many of the lowest prices are sides, starters and shareable plates, so a full meal can cost more than the figures below. Each place was matched against two independent sources, and every price was copied from the menu page linked under Sources.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareable Asian plates | Bambu Asian Eating House | DIY Duck Pancakes | $24 |
| Japanese small plates | Brother Shota | Crispy Eggplant w/ Apple Miso (vgn, gf) | $16 |
| Roti and fries to share | Dundas & Faussett | Roti Bread, Peanut Curry | $12 |
| Southbank sides and mains | Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar | FISH & CHIPS (BARRAMUNDI)(160G APPROX) | $24.90 |
Bambu Asian Eating House — 116 Cecil Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Bambu Asian Eating House lists Roti VG at $9 on its menu. Roti is a griddled flatbread. Its menu also prints Hokkien Curry Mee V VG at $18. The site gives 92/116 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, and lists Mon – Tue 5 – 9:30pm, Wed – Thu 11am – 9:30pm, Friday 11am – 10pm, Saturday 10am – 10pm and Sunday 10am – 9:30pm. AGFG lists takeaway and alfresco dining.
On the menu (copied from eatbambu.com.au/menu and eatbambu.com.au/takeaway on 9 October 2026):
- DIY Duck Pancakes: $24
- Sticky Date Cake: $15
- Charred Edamame VG GF: $10
- Eggnet Pad Thai VO: $26
The move: Start with Roti VG at $9 from Bambu’s menu, then add Charred Edamame VG GF at $10.
Brother Shota — 125 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park VIC 3206
Brother Shota’s menu PDF, an older file its site still links, lists Edamame (vgn, gf) at $7, so check prices on the day. It also prints Crispy Eggplant w/ Apple Miso (vgn, gf) at $16. The address is 125 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park. AGFG lists vegan options, BYO, takeaway and alfresco dining.
On the menu (copied from brothershota.com.au/sep-2025-menu-print-ver.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- Crispy Eggplant w/ Apple Miso (vgn, gf): $16
- Chicken & Avocado “Goma-Ae” Salad: $15
- Edamame (vgn, gf): $7
What it is: Edamame is young soybeans, usually served in the pod, and Brother Shota’s menu prints it at $7.
Dundas & Faussett — 111 Dundas Place, Albert Park VIC 3206
Dundas & Faussett prints Roti Bread, Peanut Curry at $12 on its menu. The same menu prints French Fries, Aioli at $13. The address is 111 Dundas Place, Albert Park, and its site lists Mon – Fri 6:30am – 5pm and Sat – Sun 7am – 5pm. AGFG lists takeaway, breakfast and alfresco dining.
On the menu (copied from dundasandfaussett.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Roti Bread, Peanut Curry: $12
- French Fries, Aioli: $13
The move: Share the Roti Bread, Peanut Curry at $12 with the French Fries, Aioli at $13 at Dundas & Faussett.
Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar — 147 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar prints GARLIC BREAD ROLL at $8.50 on the dine-in menu PDF its site links, which is an older file, so check prices on the day. It also prints CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM at $12. The address is 147 City Road, Southbank. AGFG lists takeaway, and its site invites you to ask about gluten free and vegan options.
On the menu (copied from rozaskitchen.com.au/dine-in-menu-1.15.2025.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- FISH & CHIPS (BARRAMUNDI)(160G APPROX): $24.90
- CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM: $12
- GARLIC BREAD ROLL: $8.50
- CHARGRILLED LAMB CUTLETS (4 PIECES): $39
The move: Pair the GARLIC BREAD ROLL at $8.50 with the CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM at $12, both printed on Roza’s menu.
Quick answers
Which cheap eats near South Melbourne have printed menu prices?
Bambu Asian Eating House prints Roti VG at $9. Brother Shota prints Edamame (vgn, gf) at $7. Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar prints GARLIC BREAD ROLL at $8.50. Dundas & Faussett prints Roti Bread, Peanut Curry at $12. These are sides and starters, not full meals.
Which cheap eats near South Melbourne offer vegan options?
AGFG lists vegan options at Brother Shota, and its menu tags Edamame (vgn, gf) at $7. Bambu Asian Eating House tags Roti VG at $9. Roza’s Kitchen says on its site to ask about gluten free and vegan options.
Where can you get cheap takeaway near South Melbourne?
AGFG lists takeaway for all four places: Bambu Asian Eating House, Brother Shota, Dundas & Faussett and Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar. These are directory listing features, so confirm with the venue.
Which cheap eats near South Melbourne are open early?
Dundas & Faussett’s own site lists Mon – Fri from 6:30am and Sat – Sun from 7am. Bambu Asian Eating House’s site lists Saturday and Sunday from 10am, Wed – Thu and Friday from 11am, and Mon – Tue from 5pm. We could not verify hours for Brother Shota or Roza’s Kitchen.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. 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
- Bambu Asian Eating House: eatbambu.com.au, agfg.com.au/bambu-asian-eating-house-67435, eatbambu.com.au/menu, eatbambu.com.au/takeaway
- Brother Shota: openstreetmap.org/844658680, brothershota.com.au, agfg.com.au/brother-shota-69533, brothershota.com.au/sep-2025-menu-print-ver.pdf
- Dundas & Faussett: openstreetmap.org/837263917, dundasandfaussett.com.au, agfg.com.au/dundas-faussett-30055, dundasandfaussett.com.au/menu, dundasandfaussett.com.au/contact
- Roza’s Kitchen Pizza & Burger Bar: openstreetmap.org/12230564407, rozaskitchen.com.au, agfg.com.au/rozas-kitchen-pizza-burgers-pasta-77537, rozaskitchen.com.au/dine-in-menu-1.15.2025.pdf
