Restaurant
Muli Express
163 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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163 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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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.
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Most popular items
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there seating available at Muli Express?
Muli Express is a casual standing-only bar with no seating at the counter, designed for quick visits rather than lingering. For a seated meal with wine, guests can visit their affiliated oyster and wine bar next door.
Can beginners get help choosing which oysters to try?
Yes. The team will walk you through the flavour profiles and textures of different regional Australian varietals to help you find options suited to your taste, including mild selections if you are trying oysters for the first time.
What ordering options and tasting flights are offered?
You can order tasting sets such as the Shuckmaster’s or Ultimate tasting menus to compare different regional varieties, or choose individual oysters and seasonal items like sea urchin directly from the display.
Are sauces and condiments available for the oysters?
Yes. A self-serve condiment station at the counter provides lemon wedges, Tabasco, soy sauce, garlic chilli sauce, and Thai-style seafood sauce so you can dress each oyster to your preference.
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