Spoiler: most of the action is on Carlise Street.
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Chef Coskun Uysal ships the flavours of modern Istanbul to downtown Balaclava.
This izakaya serves shareable, drink-friendly food. Order from a small-plate selection brimming with Japanese flavours such as ponzu and yuzu. Then pair your meal with a stiff whisky, cold beer or a plum Margarita rimmed with ume sugar. It’s all set in a sleek, modern space.
A tiny brick cubby serving up breakfast, lunch and the occasional dinner. The menu here is completely vegetarian and no eggs are used, too. If you think it's not brunch without eggs, then think again – after a couple of bites of whatever you've ordered, you won't even know they're gone.
Grab a seat, get chatting to your fellow diners and traverse a menu that changes every day.
A family-run bakery chain for bagel lovers.
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee and smoothies next to Balaclava Station.
Coconuts on Carlisle Street.
A Carlisle Street veteran that has stood the test of time.
Family-style Israeli cuisine in Balaclava.
Possibly the most famous wall in Melbourne, Wall Two 80 is much more than that.
A self-serve yoghurt bar with more than 22 toppings to choose from.
Ziggy’s in Balaclava is all about full flavours with no frills.
Authentic Mexican street food and a killer courtyard to enjoy it in. The sombreros, skulls and artwork you’ll find dotted around this restaurant once belonged to Mexican families. Chef Cindy Flores is another import, who predictably keeps the menu on track.
A modern-Japanese take on the traditional izakaya. As with all izakayas, the food menu is designed to pair well with drinks.
Vibrant colours and storybook prints define this Melbourne womenswear brand.
A home away from home for the Kiwis.
