Restaurant
Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
389-391 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Find Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
389-391 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Fitzroy’s late-night crowd packs this Brunswick Street haunt for punchy Pan-Asian plates and generous cocktails beneath glowing lanterns. Slip past the low-key entrance right across from Lune into a moody dining room buzzing with kitschy charm and floral canopies. Regulars look out for the midweek and Sunday $13 menus—a rare flat-rate steal spanning plates like Nam Jim kingfish, Wagyu Pad Thai, and charred Ga Nuong. Wok-tossed truffle fried rice crowned with bright roe arrives swiftly alongside rich signature beef curry scooped up with flaky roti. Plant-based diners get dedicated chef tasting flights featuring vegan salmon sashimi, while the bar turns out vibrant lychee concoctions until late.
- Flat-rate $13 menu nights: Midweek and Sunday nights feature a flat-rate $13 menu across cocktails and savory dishes like Wagyu Pad Thai and kingfish.
- Dedicated vegan tasting flights: A multi-course plant-based tasting experience serves dedicated courses like vegan salmon sashimi alongside omnivorous menus.
- Lantern-lit kitschy interiors: A discreet Brunswick Street entrance opens to moody, eclectic dining rooms beneath glowing paper lanterns and cherry blossom canopies.
What's On at Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Rice Queen
Why diners choose Rice Queen for Asian fusion feasts, tasting menus, and lively celebrations.
Accessible $13 Flat-Rate Dining
Rice Queen runs a set-price promotion featuring a full lineup of Asian fusion dishes and cocktails where every choice is priced at $13.
checked the menu and EVERYTHING was $13 😂 I was literally so happy.
Helen Chen High-Value Gourmet Dishes
Plates feature premium ingredients like soft shell crab, kingfish, wagyu, and black truffle fried rice served in generous portions.
Great portion sizes for the price point, particularly when you factor in the options like soft shell crab and kingfish.
Nick Sherlock Lantern and Cherry Blossom Decor
The dining room pairs floral cherry blossom installations with hanging paper lanterns and eclectic street art for a full visual experience.
The cherry blossom flowers and lanterns are so pretty.
Anneliese Multi-Course Chef Tasting Menus
Evenings feature multi-course tasting formats like the 7-course chef experience that showcase diverse Asian fusion flavours and textures.
We did the Chef’s Tasting Menu and can’t stop raving about it. There was such a delicious variety of foods, textures and flavours.
Maree Kulkens Engaging and Hospitable Service
Table staff take the time to personally engage, entertain, and guide guests, creating a vibrant atmosphere for birthdays and celebrations.
John was engaging, attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience so much fun.
Priscilla Kasidis Memorable Group & Date Celebrations
The venue delivers date nights and celebratory gatherings marked by personalized attention that leaves guests well cared for.
Our waitress GiGi was the absolute best and looked after us the whole night.
Nathan Greig
Most popular items
Crowd-favourite signature dishes at Rice Queen
Truffle Fried Rice
Every dish was packed with flavour, but the Truffle Fried Rice was the clear standout.
Kayleigh Myers Signature Beef Curry
would highly recommend the signature beef curry! never had anything that delicious before.
Nathan Greig Wagyu Pad Thai
The food was amazing ( especially the Wagyu Pad Tai!!! )
Priscilla Kasidis Nam Jim Kingfish
NAM JIM KINGFISH (starter)
Helen Chen
Other favorites
Sides, starters, and sweets to complete your feast
Black Sesame Ice Cream
BLACK SESAME ICE CREAM — the chocolate peanut base is a game changer
Helen Chen Matcha Panna Cotta
MATCHA PANNA COTTA — slightly bitter matcha (my fave) + tangy raspberry sorbet
Helen Chen Roti Bread
Personal favourites were the Beef Curry and Roti.
Maree Kulkens Prawn Toast
we really enjoyed the prawn toast, Nam Jim kingfish and black truffle fried rice
Hazel Anne Agustin
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches, bespoke menus, and vibrant decor that make an evening at Rice Queen distinct.
Attentive Allergy & Dietary Consultation
Staff members like Jen take thorough care to walk guests through the menu and tailor courses around specific allergies and dietary needs without cutting into the dining experience.
High-Spirited Celebration Hosting
Servers like John and Gigi bring infectious energy and warm personal connection to table service, elevating birthday celebrations and date nights into standout events.
Dedicated Vegan Tasting Journey
A fully realized multi-course tasting progression built purely for plant-based diners, spotlighting specialty creations like vegan salmon sashimi alongside creative mocktails.
Canopy & Lantern Dining Ambience
Dining rooms are transformed with overhead cherry blossom canopies, glowing lanterns, and street art-inspired touches that set an immersive backdrop.
Before you head over
Practical dining tips on promotions, location, and dietary options
Catch the $13 Special Days
Plan your visit for Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday to access the $13 flat-rate special, where all featured food plates and select cocktails are priced at $13. Note that there is a minimum order of two plates per person.
Spotting the Low-Key Entrance
The venue is situated right across from Lune on Brunswick Street with a subtle, low-key entrance that can be easy to miss from the street. Keep an eye out for the entrance or take the 241 bus route from nearby Melbourne Uni.
Ask for Vegan Tasting & Allergy Menus
If you follow plant-based or allergy-restricted diets, inform your server when ordering. The kitchen offers a dedicated multi-course vegan tasting menu featuring vegan salmon sashimi, alongside gluten-free accommodations.
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