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Palay

135 Greeves St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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135 Greeves St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9279 2867
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Palay

Behind an unmarked blue door in Fitzroy, Palay serves modern Filipino cooking paired with classic pop tracks and unvarnished warmth. Diners point to the Feed Me Tita set menu for a guided run through the kitchen's range, pairing kinilaw cured in vinegar and coconut cream with sizzling sisig topped with a sous-vide egg. The dining room feels like an energetic family gathering—expect staff and the chef to break into live karaoke between cocktail pours of kalamansi and ube. The meal finishes on sweet biko layered with calamansi curd and toasted coconut.

  • Live staff karaoke: Chefs and servers serenade guests with live singing and karaoke during dinner service.
  • Curated tasting menus: Feed Me Tita multi-course progression paired with ube and kalamansi cocktails.
  • Tucked-away Fitzroy entrance: An unassuming entrance on Greeves Street marked simply by a blue door and mat.
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Why Diners Choose Palay

Six distinct reasons diners choose Palay for modern Filipino gastronomy and hospitality in Fitzroy.

  • Elevated Filipino Heritage Dining

    Chef Fhred delivers refined culinary execution on classic dishes like Dinakdakan and Sous Vide Sisig while keeping heritage profiles intact.

    It’s a great example of Filipino cuisine elevated while staying true to its roots.

    Lester Dave Abao

  • Live Singing and Staff Serenades

    Staff and the chef bring unexpected warmth and energy to dinner service with live musical performances and sing-alongs.

    Not only they are talented preparing dishes and they can also blow your socks off with amazing voices as they singing karaoke in the house.

    Joey gicoso

  • Memorable Celebrations and Date Nights

    Anniversaries, birthdays, and special milestones are elevated with tailored serenades and personalized hospitality.

    The food here was incredible but the service was next level, my partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and we got serenaded at the end of our night!

    Monica Castillo

  • An Inviting Introduction for First-Timers

    Attentive team members take time to guide newcomers through flavors and menus, creating a welcoming gateway to Filipino dining.

    I brought friends who had never tried Filipino food before, and they absolutely loved it! Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully prepared, and truly gave them a wonderful first experience with Filipino cuisine.

    Stewart Ali

  • Fitzroy Speakeasy Behind the Blue Door

    Marked by a simple blue door and doormat off Greeves Street, Palay provides an intimate, speakeasy-style discovery.

    The exterior facade is simple and unassuming- a blue door with the word “Palay” on the doormat. Once inside, a vibrant yet cozy interior welcomes the guests.

    Jane Ong

  • Curated Tasting Menus and Themed Drinks

    Multi-course offerings like the Feed Me Tita set menu pair seamlessly alongside specialty Kalamansi and Ube cocktail flights.

    The tasting menu is a must-have, and the Ube cocktail was so so yummy.

    Adam

Signature modern Filipino dishes and curated tasting experiences

  • Sisig

    classic Filipino dish - love the bold flavours in this one! The pork belly made it fattier and tastier

    Hanmo Li

  • Kinilaw

    Kinilaw of white fish that brings creaminess of coconut milk/cream and sourness of vinegar and citrus

    Joey gicoso

  • Feed Me Tita set menu

    the Feed Me Tita set menu was amazing and absolutely worth it: food was cooked to perfection, great fresh flavours mixed with a variety of meats, super filling.

    Zoe Granshaw

  • Dinakdakan

    The food was outstanding, and the Dinakdakan was an absolute standout. I’ve had Dinakdakan many times in Sydney, but theirs was different in the best way—packed with flavour, beautifully presented, and incredibly tasty.

    Lester Dave Abao

Other favorites

Specialty Filipino-inspired drinks, sides, and house-crafted desserts

  • Ube cocktail

    the Ube cocktail was so so yummy

    Adam

  • Biko

    We had the Biko, a sticky brown sugar pudding, with a calamansi curd and topped with toasted coconut & ube ice cream. It was a sweet beautiful pot of crunchy purple perfection.

    Max Gross

  • Pandesal

    Pandesal - soft brioche bread with truffle butter

    Dian Anggraini

  • Shrub soda

    Finally, a strong recommendation for the shrub soda - the flavour was delightfully unique and long lasting.

    Brett

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality touches that elevate dining at Palay

  • Live Staff Serenades and Chef Karaoke

    Chef Fhred and front-of-house staff step out to treat dining guests to live vocal performances and karaoke serenades during service.

  • Anniversary and Milestone Celebrations

    Guests mark milestones like anniversaries with special hospitality gestures, including customized end-of-night serenades and celebrations.

  • Hidden Blue-Door Speakeasy Entrance

    The venue embraces an unmarked speakeasy ambiance, welcoming diners through a plain blue door marked simply with Palay on the doormat.

  • Curated Feed Me Tita Menu and Native Cocktails

    The kitchen offers structured set journeys like Feed Me Tita paired with specialty house drinks such as ube and kalamansi cocktails.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to help you find and get the most out of your visit to Palay.

  • Spotting the Entrance

    The exterior has no prominent signage and is easy to walk right past. Look for the simple blue door marked with 'Palay' on the doormat just off the main street.

  • Choosing the Tasting Menu

    Opting for the structured set tasting menu (such as Feed Me Tita) offers the best balance of elevated signature dishes and portion sizes, with prior reservations recommended.

  • Interactive Live Entertainment

    In addition to dining, evening and anniversary services regularly feature staff serenades and karaoke performances, creating an interactive, lively celebration atmosphere rather than quiet ambient dining.

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