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The Mussel Pot

Queen Victoria Market A Shed Stall 14, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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Queen Victoria Market A Shed Stall 14, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 417 050 617
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Mussel Pot

Steaming bowls of fresh, plump mussels dished out fast at Queen Victoria Market shed pricing. The move here is the chilli coconut cream broth—rich, lightly spiced, and built for mopping up with slices of crusty sourdough. Expect a fast-moving queue and communal benches, or grab a pouch of prepped broth and cleaned shellfish to simmer at home.

  • Chilli Coconut Cream Pots: Freshly cooked mussel pots simmered in rich coconut chilli broth, served alongside crusty sourdough for dipping.
  • Take-Home Broth Kits: Packs of cleaned fresh mussels and signature broth pouches available directly from the market counter.
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Why Diners Choose The Mussel Pot

Why market visitors and seafood lovers make a beeline for The Mussel Pot at Queen Victoria Market

  • Rich Signature Broths with Dipping Bread

    Generous pots of plump, fresh mussels come soaked in aromatic broths like chilli coconut cream, designed to be mopped up completely with side bread.

    The Chilli Coconut Cream Mussels were so good, they were the right amount of spicy to creamy consistency in the broth. The flavors really made the mussels shine and paired really well with the bread they gave on the side.

    Yan Hui

  • Unrivaled Freshness and Plump Texture

    Even diners who do not normally order shellfish find the steaming bowls surprisingly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.

    They were SO big, plump, juicy, and packed with so much flavor!!! The chili coconut sauce almost reminded me a bit of a curry sauce, not very spicy and very flavorful and it was perfect to mop up with the yummy bread on top.

    Jewelia Chang

  • Warming Comfort on Brisk Market Days

    Steaming pots of freshly cooked mussels provide instant warmth and deep comfort during cold or rainy market wanderings.

    The whole bowl of mussels were super fresh, it was piping hot which was super comforting.

    Abs

  • Memorable Comfort That Wins Over Skeptics

    Robust, aromatic seafood broths turn skeptical first-timers into dedicated fans who crave the dishes long after their visit.

    Hearty broths meet sexy slightly ajar mussel shells. Absolutely go for the chilli coconut milk broth – this is so heartwarming on a cold rainy day.

    HealthcAIre Kim

  • Cook-at-Home Mussel and Broth Packs

    Beyond hot market bowls, customers can pick up cleaned fresh mussels and ready-packaged broths to prepare restaurant-quality pots quickly at home.

    They sell cleaned mussels and packed broth for easy cooking at home.

    Steph

  • Accessible Value Without Restaurant Formality

    Get top-grade local seafood served rapidly in generous portions, bypassing full-service restaurant markups and formal dining reservations.

    Great value for local mussels. Different flavours to suit everyone. Quick and easy to order and serve, with market seating. Decent price compared to going to Portarlington and eating at a restaurant.

    Nancy Eng

Market-fresh mussel pots and grilled specialties served hot with bread for dipping

  • Chilli Coconut Cream Mussels

    The Chilli Coconut Cream Mussels were so good, they were the right amount of spicy to creamy consistency in the broth.

    Yan Hui

  • Chilli Tomato Mussels Pot

    We had chilli tomato mussels pot. I love it - level of spicy is good for me and I can take quite spicy.

    Steph

  • Grilled Garlic Butter Mussel

    Ordered the grilled garlic butter mussel, it was so fresh and juicy. Love the breadcrumbs on top make all the experience better.

    Monica

  • Steamed Natural Mussels

    Steamed Natural one is the best! I had two bowl in a row. Their mussel were fresh and clean also the taste was so good.

    Inging P

Frequently Asked Questions

What flavours and preparations are most recommended?

The chilli coconut cream broth is the most widely recommended option, praised for its rich, lightly spiced curry-like flavor. Other popular choices include the classic chilli tomato and garlic, white wine cream, steamed natural, and grilled garlic butter mussels with breadcrumbs.

Does bread come with the mussel pots?

Mussel pots are served with bread or sourdough to mop up the remaining broth, and additional bread can be requested or purchased if you want extra for dipping.

Should you expect a queue or wait time?

Because it is a popular market stall, lines regularly form during peak lunch hours. Expect potential waits to order and receive your food, especially on busy market days, though the counter-service line moves steadily.

Can you buy mussels to cook at home?

Yes. In addition to freshly cooked pots, the stall sells cleaned raw mussels alongside packaged broths so you can prepare them at home.

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