Restaurant
Brim CC
shop 2/601 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Brim CC
shop 2/601 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Brim CC
Tucked down Little Collins, Brim CC turns out soulful Japanese home cooking centered around hearty curries and wholesome bento sets. Wooden tables fill quickly at lunch, but the kitchen skips the afternoon shutdown—meaning you can slip in post-rush for steaming bowls over nutty mixed-grain rice. Regulars lean toward the pork tonkatsu and rich beef curry, served fast with a gentle, everyday touch.
- Nutty Mixed-Grain Rice: Dishes come paired with nutrient-dense red and purple grains instead of just standard white rice.
- All-Day Warmth: The kitchen stays open straight through the mid-afternoon lull without split-shift closures.
- Quick Homestyle Comfort: Affordable katsu curries, bentos, and hot miso soup come out fast for a nourishing work lunch.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Brim CC
Wholesome, soulful Japanese comfort cooking served all day in the CBD
Prompt, Value-Focused Comfort Meals
Hearty, generous Japanese curries and bento sets are prepared promptly, offering quick CBD meals at accessible price points.
The meal was generous, tasty, hearty and promptly prepared with friendly service.
George Speedy and Filling Lunch Service
Dishes are served rapidly and freshly made, ensuring diners leave full and satisfied during busy workdays or travels.
All food is served quickly, fresh and is very reasonably priced.
Chris Gianna Continuous Mid-Afternoon Hours
Unlike standard eateries that shut down between meal shifts, continuous afternoon kitchen hours accommodate off-peak dining needs.
They don't close in the mid-afternoon like other places do.
Jean Jackson Warming Cold-Day Comfort Food
Piping hot curry bowls and comforting miso soup provide a cozy retreat and hearty warming meal during chilly Melbourne weather.
The Japanese curry and miso soup are both so good and great value for money - perfect for a cold day.
SuRae Lee Wholesome Purple Grain Rice Option
Nutritious purple and mixed whole-grain rice replaces standard polished white rice, adding wholesome texture and health value.
They serve purple rice, which is both healthy and adds a nice texture.
Lois Chen Soulful Organic Home Cooking
Dishes are crafted with organic, balanced components, providing clean-tasting homestyle recipes that steer clear of commercial heaviness.
Hardworking and humble chef/owner who proudly serves home cooked style soulful Japanese food using organic and high quality ingredients.
Nahyan Asif
Most popular items
Hearty Japanese curries, katsu, and bento sets prepared with care
Chicken Katsu Curry
First try japanese chicken katsu curry was not bad. Great taste, large portion, and the price is cheap reasonable!
McDony Lee Beef Curry
A large bowl of beef curry with red and white rice for $16. Lots of warmth, lots of flavour, lots of food. Not salty, all sauce, not dirty. Just what I needed: a great winter dish.
Andrew MALCOLM Pork Tonkatsu
The pork tonkatsu was divine.
jaq russell Teriyaki Beef Bento Box
the teriyaki beef bento box an absolute winner.
Kevin Jones
Other favorites
Wholesome sides, salads, and sweet accompaniments to complete your meal
Miso Soup
The Japanese curry and miso soup are both so good and great value for money - perfect for a cold day.
SuRae Lee Matcha Pancake
The matcha pancake is very good. Honey, fresh strawberries, etc.
Mel K Potato Salad
The potato salad was a massive serve, made with mayo and mustard and topped with a hard boiled egg.
Quincy Malesovas Tofu Salad
Meanwhile, the tofu salad was very nice and fresh and light and served with a soy dressing.
Quincy Malesovas
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality, wholesome whole-grain staples, and continuous comfort cooking that set Brim CC apart
Signature Mixed Grain & Purple Rice Blend
Curry and meal sets are plated over wholesome purple, red, or mixed whole-grain rice blends rather than conventional polished white rice.
Continuous Mid-Afternoon Warm Service
Unlike standard CBD dining spots that close between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM, the kitchen continuously prepares hot curry and soup through the mid-afternoon.
Thoughtful Bento Customisation
The kitchen readily accommodates personal dietary requests upon ordering, such as happily swapping beef meatballs for egg in the bento box.
After-Hours Care for Left-Behind Belongings
Demonstrating personal care that goes beyond standard hospitality, staff held a forgotten wallet and waited after closing hours so the customer could retrieve it.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit
Drop by during mid-afternoon
Unlike many CBD spots that shut between lunch and dinner, the kitchen stays open mid-afternoon, making it a reliable stop for a warm bowl of curry during off-peak hours.
Plan ahead for limited seating
Seating inside is limited to just a few tables, so consider booking ahead if you have a larger group or take advantage of outdoor seating.
Confirm custom dietary requests
If you have strict dietary requirements or order vegetarian modifications, double-check your order at pickup to make sure special requests are clearly communicated.
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