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Muli Express

163 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 68 people

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163 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Muli Express

Perched on Little Bourke Street, this standing-only oyster bar serves regional bivalves shucked straight from display tanks right before your eyes. City regulars stop in for the Shuckmaster’s Tasting Set to sample different Australian waters, or lean on the counter crew to guide first-timers toward sweet, gentle profiles. A self-serve condiment station lets you finish each shell with fresh lemon, Tabasco, or punchy Thai-style seafood sauce.

  • Counter-Side Shucking: Oysters pulled from live display tanks and shucked to order directly across the bar counter.
  • Regional Tasting Flights: Curated flights like the Shuckmaster’s set showcase varying regional profiles with guided staff recommendations.
  • DIY Condiment Station: A self-serve lineup featuring Thai-style seafood sauce, Tabasco, garlic chilli sauce, and fresh lemon wedges.
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Why Choose Muli Express

Freshly shucked Australian oysters, curated flights, and custom condiments at a lively CBD standing bar.

  • Live Counter Shucking

    Watch premium oysters retrieved directly from live holding tanks and shucked by hand right before your eyes at the bar counter.

    Being able to pick your oysters from the live tanks and watch them being shucked right in front of you is a game changer.

    Daniel Tupou

  • Regional Tasting Flights

    Explore curated regional tasting flights spanning Australia, guided by staff who articulate the unique briny and creamy notes of each origin.

    The tasting menu lets you try oysters from all over Australia.

    Eat with Josephine

  • Guided First-Timer Palate Matching

    First-time oyster tasters receive warm, tailored recommendations that demystify flavor profiles and make trying shellfish approachable.

    She suggested oysters to try based on what we like. My kids had never tried them but she suggested the ocean breeze one and my children loved them

    The Truth Seeker Files

  • Interactive DIY Sauce Station

    Season each freshly opened oyster using a dedicated counter bar stocked with Thai-style seafood sauce, Tabasco, soy sauce, and fresh lemon wedges.

    Right in front of the counter, there’s a DIY condiment station featuring lemon wedges, Tabasco, soy sauce, Thai-style seafood sauce, and even garlic chilli sauce

    Amilliah

  • Express Standing Seafood Bar

    A streamlined, no-seating standing format engineered for immediate slurping and fast turnaround in Melbourne's CBD.

    quick, high-quality oyster fix in the middle of the city

    Amilliah

  • Chinatown Pre- and Post-Meal Stop

    Positioned in the heart of Chinatown, offering an ideal spontaneous drop-in before or after dinner or theater outings.

    A great pre dinner or post dinner place for snacks and a drink.

    Bianca B

Freshly shucked Australian varietals and curated regional tasting sets

  • Shuckmaster’s Tasting Set

    We tried the Shuckmaster’s Tasting Set and the variety was incredible.

    Daniel Tupou

  • Godfather

    Enjoyed the Godfather. Went in for 2nds with the Godfather oyster alone.

    Premmala Narajah

  • Ocean breeze

    She suggested oysters to try based on what we like. My kids had never tried them but she suggested the ocean breeze one and my children loved them

    The Truth Seeker Files

  • Rockerfella

    All 6 were amazing but the Rockerfella was the best!

    Daniel Tupou

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and front-row oyster craftsmanship in Chinatown

  • Live Counter Shucking

    Oysters and sea urchin are selected directly from display tanks and opened in front of counter diners, letting guests observe freshness and provenance before tasting.

  • Guided Flavor Profiling

    Staff assess personal preferences to recommend approachable varietals, guiding first-time tasters through flavor profiles and regional origins.

  • Self-Serve Sauce Station

    A dedicated counter setup allows guests to tailor individual oysters with Thai-style seafood sauce, garlic chilli sauce, soy sauce, Tabasco, and fresh lemon.

  • Adjacent Wine Bar Pairings

    Guests can sample paired wines from the connected wine bar alongside personalized oyster recommendations at the counter.

Before you head over

Essential advice for timing, ordering, and making the most of your standing oyster visit

  • Plan for a Standing-Only Counter

    The venue operates as a standing-only counter with very limited floor space, making it tailored for quick drop-ins rather than long, seated meals.

  • Visit During Non-Peak Hours

    Because each oyster is shucked to order right at the bar, lines and wait times can slow down during rush periods; visiting at off-peak hours ensures faster turnaround.

  • Ask Staff for Curated Recommendations

    If you are new to shellfish or unsure what to pick, ask the team for tailored flavor profile recommendations, or order the Shuckmaster's Tasting Set to sample multiple regional varieties.

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