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Pinoy Diner

5/49 Synnot St, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

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5/49 Synnot St, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

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+61 452 140 168
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pinoy Diner

Pinoy Diner serves hearty, homestyle Filipino comfort food and sizzling platters in a welcoming, unpretentious Werribee diner. Locals drop in for ready-to-serve stews displayed along the bain-marie—from savoury pork adobo to rich beef kare-kare—or make a beeline for sizzling plates of chopped pork sisig alongside garlic rice. Groups gather over banana-leaf boodle feasts packed with skewered meats, seafood, and mounds of rice, while solo diners can linger over a shaved-ice halo-halo topped with taro ice cream before browsing the counter shelves for imported Philippine snacks and pantry essentials.

  • Bain-Marie Comfort Classics: Hot bain-marie counter featuring daily traditional stews like pork adobo and beef kare-kare, ordered as combo plates or small tasting bowls.
  • Banana-Leaf Boodle Banquets: Communal banana-leaf feasts loaded with grilled skewers, seafood, crispy meats, and rice for family gatherings and celebrations.
  • Snack Corner & Pantry Groceries: In-store market section stocked with imported Filipino snacks, cooking sauces, packaged dry goods, and sweets.
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Why Dine at Pinoy Diner

Discover why diners choose Pinoy Diner for authentic Filipino home cooking and communal feasts.

  • Hearty, Value-Packed Portions

    Generous servings of homestyle Filipino staples and sizzling mains deliver exceptional portion size and value.

    We got about $100 dollars worth of food and we had about 8 meals out of it.

    Lily Zhou

  • Bain-Marie Variety and Combo Plates

    Guests can inspect ready-to-serve dishes firsthand in the bain-marie display and assemble custom combination plates.

    Small bowls give the option to taste a variety of dishes: pork adobe, pork in soy and pork with eggplant.

    Merry

  • Comforting Flavors of Home

    Authentic home-cooked flavors evoke genuine nostalgia and emotional connections for diners missing home.

    the home cook food style will bring back memories from back home... especially if you haven't been home for a while.

    allan and kathy gaw

  • Warm, Family-Style Hospitality

    Welcoming hosts treat guests with the personal care and warmth of invited family members.

    The food feels as though you’ve been invited into someone’s house and they have cooked for you.

    Trishen Moodley

  • Communal Banana-Leaf Boodle Fights

    Groups and families can share traditional boodle banquets served communally across banana leaves.

    Experienced my first ever boodle fight in Melbourne at pinoy diner and it was the most satisfying and tasty meal, range of different seafood, meats and unlimited rice!!

    April Stafford

  • Family Feast Celebrations

    Gatherings are enriched by shared platters of barbecue skewers, crispy pata, and unlimited rice.

    Our family of four enjoyed the Family Boodle feast served on banana leave.

    Sabrina S

Signature homestyle specialties and communal feasts loved by regulars

  • Sizzling Sisig

    My personal favourite is the sizzling pork sisig.

    Tristan Mackay

  • Pork Skewers

    Had the grilled pork skewers and they were fantastic, fatty, meaty, charred, chewy!

    Luis Aranguren

  • Boodle Fight Feast

    Experienced my first ever boodle fight in Melbourne at pinoy diner and it was the most satisfying and tasty meal, range of different seafood, meats and unlimited rice!!

    April Stafford

  • Crispy Pata

    pork knuckle - crispy pata (its not an german style)

    Johnny J

Other favorites

Desserts, sides, and grocery snack treats to round out your visit

  • Halo-Halo

    most famous of all the halo-halo (a sweet icy dessert full of goodness - see pic)

    David C

  • Leche Flan

    The Leche Flan was a great finish.

    Merry

  • Garlic Rice

    My personal favourite is the sisig with garlic rice.

    Trishen Moodley

  • Philippine Snacks

    I like getting some Philippine snacks from their cute mini snack corner.

    Mz Chris

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, guided dish selections, and grocery extras that make dining feel like home.

  • Guided Bain-Marie Menu Tours

    The hosts take time to personally walk newcomers and diners through the bain-marie trays, explaining traditional recipes, ingredients, and dish variations.

  • Attentive Allergy & Ingredient Checks

    Staff attentively check for specific dietary requirements such as egg allergies, thoroughly confirming ingredients item by item before serving.

  • Curbside Takeaway Carry Assistance

    For takeaway orders, staff provide hands-on assistance by carrying food trays and bags directly out to customers' cars.

  • In-House Philippine Market & Snack Corner

    Beyond dining in, guests can browse a curated corner of imported Philippine pantry essentials, snacks, sauces, and baked sweets to take home.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on seating, ordering, and parking to make the most of your visit.

  • Expect Cozy Seating

    With few tables and seats inside, dining rooms can get busy during peak hours; plan to arrive slightly off-peak or take advantage of easy walk-in seating at lunch.

  • Sample from the Bain-Marie

    If you are new to Filipino cuisine or deciding what to order, look directly at the bain-marie hot bar where staff happily talk through combinations and small tasting bowls.

  • Convenient Parking Nearby

    Take advantage of the ample parking available outside or nearby, which makes both casual dine-in visits and convenient takeaway pickups smooth.

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