Travancore has 15 verified spots worth your time for restaurants. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Bami | 5/5 | 71 | — |
| Sushi Izu | 5/5 | 6 | $ |
| Sushi Izu Ascot Vale | 5/5 | 3 | $ |
| Turkish Gozleme Pide & Sweet House | 4.9/5 | 467 | — |
| Arnold’s | 4.9/5 | 204 | — |
| Augie’s Place - Dog Friendly Cafe & Licenced Bar | 4.9/5 | 82 | — |
| Purple Rabbit | 4.9/5 | 44 | — |
| New York Deli Brunswick | 4.8/5 | 864 | — |
1. Viet Bami
Address: 36A Grantham Street, Brunswick West
Rating: 5/5 (71 reviews)
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 71 Google reviews.
2. Sushi Izu
Address: 13 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 6 Google reviews.
3. Sushi Izu Ascot Vale
Address: 327 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale
Rating: 5/5 (3 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 3 Google reviews.
4. Turkish Gozleme Pide & Sweet House
Address: 311 Racecourse Road, Kensington
Rating: 4.9/5 (467 reviews)
A local cafe in Travancore with 467 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
5. Arnold’s
Address: 192 Bellair Street, Kensington
Rating: 4.9/5 (204 reviews)
Arnold’s is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. Augie’s Place - Dog Friendly Cafe & Licenced Bar
Address: 460 Victoria St, Brunswick
Rating: 4.9/5 (82 reviews)
Augie’s Place - Dog Friendly Cafe & Licenced Bar is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Purple Rabbit
Address: Check our insta @purplerabbit_vegan for upcoming events as we are moving around and not in a permanent spot, 448-462 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 44 Google reviews.
8. New York Deli Brunswick
Address: 85 Union St, Brunswick
Rating: 4.8/5 (864 reviews)
A local cafe in Travancore with 864 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
9. Rick’s Place Italian & Gluten Free Restaurant
Address: 507 Macaulay Road, Kensington
Rating: 4.8/5 (664 reviews)
Rick’s Place Italian & Gluten Free Restaurant is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. Clay Oven Pizza
Address: 501 Macaulay Road, Kensington
Rating: 4.8/5 (433 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Clay Oven Pizza is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Six Points Cafe & Bar
Address: 2/1 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (256 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Six Points Cafe & Bar is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Kebab Knights
Address: 155 Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale
Rating: 4.8/5 (237 reviews)
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 237 Google reviews.
13. New Paradise Indian Restaurant
Address: 20 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 128 Google reviews.
14. Hellenic Flame - souvlaki bar and Greek cuisine
Address: Next to 7Eleven, 562 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale
Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
One of Travancore’s verified dining spots with 121 Google reviews.
15. Enbarr
Address: 271 Racecourse Road, Kensington
Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Enbarr is a verified local spot in Travancore. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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Where To Eat
phatMILK Café
A genuine Travancore local, phatMILK Café mixes Melbourne brunch habits with Middle Eastern flavours: think falafel, halloumi, hummus, sujuk, loaded eggs and sweet knafeh-style treats. It is best for breakfast, brunch or a low-key lunch, and the venue’s own site describes it as a Travancore cafe built around Middle Eastern fusion food. Source: phatMILK Café
Laksa King
Just over the Travancore edge in Flemington, Laksa King is the dependable choice when the craving is curry laksa, nasi lemak or Hainanese chicken rice. It suits groups, quick dinners and cold Melbourne nights, but expect peak-hour waits because locals treat it like an institution.
Chef Lagenda
Chef Lagenda is another strong Flemington pick for Malaysian hawker-style eating near Travancore, especially if you want noodle soups, roast meats, rice dishes and big shared plates. It is a useful alternative when Laksa King is packed, and many diners make the comparison part of the fun.
I Love Dumplings Flemington
I Love Dumplings works well for casual dinners, takeaway and mixed-group meals where everyone wants something fast, filling and affordable. Order dumplings first, then add noodles, greens or a sizzling dish so the table has more texture than just baskets of steamed parcels.
Mama Bear
Mama Bear is the brunch-to-functions option on the Flemington side, with a warehouse-style dining room and a menu built around coffee, eggs, toasties, bowls and sweeter breakfast plates. It is a good daytime recommendation when you want more space and atmosphere than a tiny takeaway counter.
Local Tips
Travancore itself is small, so the best restaurant strategy is to treat Mount Alexander Road, Pin Oak Crescent and Racecourse Road as one practical eating zone. You can stay within Travancore for coffee and brunch, then walk or tram a few minutes into Flemington for the strongest dinner options.
For Malaysian food, timing matters. Laksa King and Chef Lagenda are easiest outside the main dinner rush; if you arrive hungry at peak time on a cold night, have a backup plan rather than waiting with no flexibility.
Brunch is stronger than late-night dining inside Travancore proper. If you are planning a full evening meal, look toward Flemington’s restaurant strip rather than expecting a dense high-street restaurant scene in Travancore itself.
Public transport is one of the suburb’s advantages. The tram corridor makes it easy to build a meal around nearby stops, and Newmarket Station puts the Flemington restaurants within easy reach without needing to park.
For families, phatMILK and Mama Bear are the safest daytime bets. For groups of adults, the Malaysian and dumpling venues are better suited to shared ordering, quick service and generous portions.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Travancore for brunch?
phatMILK Café is the clearest Travancore brunch pick because it is actually in the suburb and has a distinctive Middle Eastern-influenced menu. Go for savoury plates if you want something more interesting than standard eggs on toast.
Where should I go for dinner near Travancore?
For dinner, look just over the border to Flemington. Laksa King, Chef Lagenda and I Love Dumplings give you reliable, casual options within a short trip of Travancore.
Is Travancore good for a restaurant crawl?
Yes, but keep the crawl compact and realistic. Start with a Travancore cafe, then move toward Pin Oak Crescent or Racecourse Road for Malaysian food, dumplings or a more substantial sit-down meal.
