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Salted Egg Melbourne

509 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

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Find Salted Egg Melbourne

509 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9492 7411
HoursMonday: 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Salted Egg Melbourne

Perched inside the Quincy Hotel on Flinders Lane, Salted Egg turns out punchy Southeast Asian plates with serious kick. Elevated above the street, the dining room keeps conversation easy and plates moving fast. Diners point newcomers straight to the betel leaf prawn—a one-bite package carrying Tom Kha aromatics and bursts of salmon pearls—before moving to soy-cured salmon slicked in turmeric caramel and chilli padi. Mains deliver steady heft. Duck Panang curry offsets velvety spice against smoky charred lychee, while the 24-hour braised beef short rib falls away under a fork alongside sharp papaya salad. Between the grilled squid skewers brushed with jeow sauce and sharing banquets built for long tables, the kitchen prioritizes dine-in pacing with an explicit no-takeaway rule. Everything wraps on king prawn fried rice straight from the wok.

  • Fierce Southeast Asian Mains: Crispy duck Panang curry offset by charred lychee and melting 24-hour braised beef short rib cut with green papaya salad.
  • High-Impact Starters: Betel leaf prawns laced with Tom Kha coconut broth and soy-cured salmon slicked in turmeric caramel with chilli padi.
  • Flinders Lane Perch: Elevated first-floor dining room overlooking Flinders Lane, featuring customizable banquets and an eat-in-only rhythm.
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Why Choose Salted Egg Melbourne

Why diners choose Salted Egg for curated Southeast Asian dining, elevated celebrations, and seamless group banquets

  • Elevated Flinders Lane Vistas

    Elevated above Flinders Lane on the first level of the Quincy Hotel, window tables offer scenic street-watching views in a relaxed, serene setting.

    Seated at a window table and gazing down at the street scene, we had a delicious meal while being waited on by attentive and competent staff

    Leanne Harris

  • Serene Atmosphere for Meaningful Occasions

    A stylish, tranquil interior tucked inside Quincy Hotel provides a calm atmosphere where couples and small groups can talk comfortably.

    quiet, relaxing atmosphere that allowed us to actually unwind and talk comfortably

    Cristalyn Canlas

  • Seamless Large-Group Coordination

    Seamless floor coordination ensures larger dining parties and corporate teams are well looked after with prompt pacing and generous set menus.

    Despite the size of our group, the service was efficient, attentive, and well-coordinated throughout the evening.

    Heidy Wandurraga

  • Adaptable Banquet Options for Parties

    Banquet offerings feature the flexibility to interchange courses for other dishes of similar value, accommodating shared group tastes effortlessly.

    The waiters were happy to interchange some of the options with other items (of similar value) since we wanted to try other dishes which were not in the banquet.

    Senthil Kumar Veluswamy

  • Curated Southeast Asian Flavour Journeys

    A strict dine-in focus ensures every dish—from duck Panang curry to grilled seafood—arrives beautifully presented with vibrant, layered flavours.

    From bold Southeast Asian flavours to beautifully plated dishes, every bite was packed with flavour.

    Munchingtons in Melbourne

  • Meticulously Executed Regional Specialities

    Dishes like 24-hour braised beef short ribs and crispy duck curry highlight technical depth and balanced, creative regional nuances.

    Braised for 24 hours until meltingly tender, the meat simply fell apart with the touch of a fork.

    Ne3NeE Y

Signature Southeast Asian mains and grill specialties

  • Duck Panang Curry

    The duck was crispy and coated in a rich, velvety Panang curry, balanced beautifully by burnt lychee which added a subtle sweetness. Comforting, bold, and deeply satisfying.

    Ne3NeE Y

  • 24-Hour Braised Beef Short Rib

    Braised for 24 hours until meltingly tender, the meat simply fell apart with the touch of a fork. Finished with a sweet vinegar glaze, crushed peanuts for crunch, and a hot-and-sour papaya salad on the side, every element worked in harmony

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Grilled Squid Skewers

    Perfectly grilled, tender and smoky, glazed with jeow sauce and finished with mixed herbs and ground roasted rice for a beautiful nutty finish.

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Wagyu Porterhouse

    Modern dining meets south east asian flavours! We really enjoyed the flavours here with some key highlights being their wagyu porterhouse, king prawn fried rice and their duck Panang curry.

    Fooodiejoy

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and sweet finales complementing the dining journey

  • Betel Leaf Prawn

    We started with the Betel Leaf Prawn 🦐🌿. Wrapped and eaten in one bite, the fresh prawn was infused with fragrant Tom Kha coconut flavours, while salmon pearls added little bursts of flavour that popped in the mouth.

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Soy-Cured Salmon

    Next Soy-Cured Salmon, topped with crispy wonton. The turmeric caramel sauce was absolutely incredible — rich, fragrant, and impossible to leave behind.

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Fried Custard Bao

    The **Fried Custard Bao** was warm, comforting, and indulgent, while the **Lemongrass Crème Brûlée** delivered a fragrant Southeast Asian twist on a classic favourite.

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Son-in-Law Eggs

    The son-in-law eggs, prawn betel leaf, the duck curry and the house special parfait were the stand out.

    Senthil Kumar Veluswamy

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and tailored dining touches observed by guests

  • Flexible Banquet Dish Substitutions

    Waiters readily interchange set banquet options with other dishes of similar value so guests can explore specific menu items outside the standard lineup.

  • Tableside Dish and Flavour Introductions

    Floor staff take the time at the table to explain the regional inspiration and balance of flavours for every plate served.

  • Attentive Allergy Consultation

    Staff coordinate directly with the culinary team to handle detailed allergy inquiries smoothly during dinner service.

  • Elevated Flinders Lane Window Perspective

    First-level window tables offer direct views looking down over the Flinders Lane street scene while dining.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dining policies, banquet ordering, and seating at Salted Egg.

  • Plan to Eat In and Come Hungry

    Salted Egg enforces a strict dine-in only policy without takeaway options, so plan on finishing your entire meal at the table.

  • Ask About Banquet Dish Swaps

    If you opt for a set banquet menu, staff are happy to interchange specific items with other dishes of comparable value.

  • Request a Window Table for Street Views

    Located on the 1st level inside Quincy Hotel, reserving a window seat offers a pleasant view looking down over Flinders Lane.

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