Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

The Left Handed Chef

108 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

Updated

Find The Left Handed Chef

108 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 406 429 148
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About The Left Handed Chef

The Left Handed Chef serves homestyle Israeli cooking that completely sidesteps standard cafe fare. Regulars come for the hummus—smooth, generous, and scooped up with warm pita—alongside crisp falafel and juicy lamb skewers seasoned with a fragrant kick. The hospitality feels like sitting at a friend's family table, right down to the chef swapping stories over glasses of fresh mint lemonade.

  • Authentic Israeli Comforts: Silky hummus paired with warm pita, falafel, and seasoned lamb skewers.
  • Family-Style Feasts: Generous share platters made for group feasts, served with warm, personal hospitality.
RestaurantIsraeliRestaurant

What's On at The Left Handed Chef

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose The Left Handed Chef

Why diners choose The Left Handed Chef for genuine Israeli flavors and welcoming hospitality.

  • Authentic Israeli Comfort Staples

    The kitchen prepares authentic, comforting Israeli staples ranging from standout hummus to freshly made falafel and pita.

    The most authentic Israeli dishes ever had in Melbourne. As well as the best Humus I had for years.

    Alireza Khatibi

  • Fresh, Homemade Dishes That Stand Out

    Every recipe is prepared fresh in-house, offering a distinctive culinary alternative to conventional suburban cafe menus.

    The food here are homemade, always fresh and special, very outstanding from most of cafe out there.

    Meng T

  • Hearty Share Platters for Group Meals

    Generous share platters and hearty portions ensure dining with coworkers or friends is satisfying and unhurried.

    Never disappointed with the quality and quantity of the food. The Hummus is amazing. Highly recommend the share platters

    John Jordan

  • Satisfying Shared Dining for Groups

    Filling bread and flavorful meat dishes make group meals rewarding and substantial for newcomers to Israeli dining.

    The lamb skewers was amazing, it was fragrant, juicy and had a bit of a kick.

    Eouea eats

  • Warm, Homestyle Hospitality

    Diners enjoy genuine hospitality from welcoming hosts who take time to converse and share their heritage.

    feels like visiting a friendly uncle’s home!

    Ka Ling (Drkyling)

  • Personal Service from the Chef and Owner

    Direct engagement with the passionate chef and owner provides an intimate and personal dining atmosphere.

    Very friendly and helpful chef/Owner. The portion of dishes are more than enough.

    Alireza Khatibi

Signature Israeli dishes and homemade specialties loved by diners

  • Hummus

    As well as the best Humus I had for years.

    Alireza Khatibi

  • Lamb skewers

    The lamb skewers was amazing, it was fragrant, juicy and had a bit of a kick.

    Eouea eats

  • Pita

    My husband and I loved the hummus, pita, falafel, and mint lemonade.

    Ka Ling (Drkyling)

  • Falafel

    My husband and I loved the hummus, pita, falafel, and mint lemonade.

    Ka Ling (Drkyling)

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

Similar places

More places for the flavours and food you enjoy.

Discover more in Melbourne

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Melbourne venues