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Makan

Collins Way, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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Collins Way, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9642 3109
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Makan

Tucked down a Collins Way alley, Makan delivers modern Indonesian cooking built around generous share plates and moody lighting. Regulars swear by the feed me menu, trading street noise for crackling chicken ribs, wok-charred nasi goreng, and tender beef rendang. Spices lean aromatic and balanced rather than fiery hot—ideal for easing uninitiated friends into rich sambal and peanut sauce alongside cold cendol cocktails.

  • Discreet laneway dining: Tucked off Little Collins Street down Collins Way, offering a calm, moody retreat from CBD street traffic.
  • Shared feed-me feasts: Generous multi-course tasting menus feature crowd favorites like beef rendang and chicken ribs.
  • Approachable spice levels: Rich Indonesian aromatics and sweet-savory profiles tuned for easy sharing across varied palates.
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Why Dine at Makan

Contemporary Indonesian sharing menus, atmospheric laneway seclusion, and accessible bold flavours in Melbourne CBD.

  • Discreet CBD Laneway Destination

    Tucked at the end of Collins Way off Little Collins Street, Makan offers an atmospheric, moody hideaway that rewards visitors who venture off the main CBD thoroughfare.

    Its down the BOTTOM of the LANEWAY on the bottom right. Blink and you'll miss it.

    S C

  • Converse Naturally in an Intimate Room

    The dining room pairs vibrant energy with layout spacing and acoustics that allow friends and dinner dates to converse easily without shouting.

    Ambience was social but calm enough that you don't need to yell over the table to hear your friends

    Hanna Tran

  • Effortless Shared Tasting Menus

    Multi-course feed me and tasting formats let parties experience a vibrant array of contemporary Indonesian share plates without the guesswork of ordering.

    The tasting menu was a great way to experience the variety on offer.

    Don Colonne

  • Vibrant, Moody Dining Ambience

    Cyberpunk-inspired warm lighting and modern design set an evocative backdrop suited for CBD date nights and group celebrations.

    Beautiful atmospheric interior with great cyberpunk, moody lighting.

    Nephilitic

  • Approachable Introduction to Indonesian Dining

    Rich Indonesian spices are balanced with approachable heat, making the menu an inviting introduction for uninitiated diners exploring the cuisine.

    Nestled in one of the laneway in city CBD this Indonesian restaurant is one of the best introductory restaurants for non-Indonesian customers.

    Cindy C Rahardjo

  • Seamless Group Celebrations

    Generous chef's selections and attentive table service make group dining easy to navigate and genuinely satisfying for special occasions.

    Had dinner here to celebrate a mate's birthday and it was such a delightful experience. We all ordered the chef's selections and it didn't disappoint.

    Edward Amamiya

Signature modern Indonesian dishes most recommended by diners

  • Beef rendang

    The beef brisket rendang is an absolute must-order!

    Nephilitic

  • Nasi goreng

    The Nasi Goreng, and the chicken satay was magnificent!

    Theo Theoklitos

  • Chicken satay

    The best dish out of them all would have to be the chicken satay. The chicken was tender and served on a plate of amazing peanut sauce.

    M Adil

  • Soft shell crab bao

    Highly recommend their soft shell crab bun (omg could have eaten 10 of those!!!)

    Piggy Eatalot

Other favorites

Desserts, side dishes, and specialty drinks to complement your meal

  • Cendol cocktail

    the cendol cocktail was excellent!

    Mic Scooby

  • Es podeng

    For dessert, you can order es podeng.

    Bigbearz Arizona

  • Kangkong

    I also loved the kangkong which was made very well to pair with the beef.

    Sydney salary man

  • Wedang jahe

    Topped with the comforting wedang jahe drink.

    Marcella Tanumihardja

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the restaurant located and how do you find it?

Makan is tucked down Collins Way off Little Collins Street (between Queen and Elizabeth Streets), situated at the bottom of the laneway. Because it sits away from the main thoroughfare, it can be easy to miss.

Should you make a reservation before visiting?

Yes, booking ahead is strongly recommended as the dining room fills quickly during busy dinner services, and reservations are accepted. Dining slots can have strict time limits during peak hours.

What is the best way to order if you want to sample multiple dishes?

The restaurant offers curated multi-course feed me and tasting menus featuring generous portions of Indonesian dishes like beef rendang, satay skewers, and chicken ribs, making it easy to sample a wide variety.

How spicy is the food?

The kitchen leans toward balanced, aromatic, and slightly sweeter flavor profiles rather than overwhelming chili heat, making the dishes approachable even for diners sensitive to high spice levels.

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