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Coda Melbourne

Restaurant Bar Asian fusion restaurant Modern australian restaurant

Trendy, industrial-chic basement space serving upscale Vietnamese fusion plates and set menus. People often mention Coda, great, good, dishes, service, experience, restaurant, staff, dish, amazing,


Address

Basement/141 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website

www.codarestaurant.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9650 3155

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ryan H. 10 months ago on Google • 383 reviews
    Original review in July 2023: Food coma at Coda Melbourne! Got a chance to try this Vietnamese Asian fusion restaurant by a recommendation from one of my friends. And oh boy they didn't disappoint. While they couldn't offer the set menu I was after, the wait staff kindly suggested a combination of interesting dishes all of which were fabulous. My personal fav was definitely the lamb dish with the bread! I also think most of the dishes are designed to go along well with drinks because they were more on the salty side. Being located at somewhat of an underground, the dimly lit surroundings go well. The music they played during our meal was also not too loud and just right. Above all, the service offered by the wait staff was friendly, yet professional, and just flawless, including the spacing out of all the dishes we ordered. My booking was at 6:30pm on a Saturday night for me and my girlfriend. Updated review in Dec 2023: Once again, Coda didn't disappoint. Immaculate services by FOH staff (special thanks to Sam & Jasper), and the food was still fabulous as last time. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 W W. 2 years ago on Google
    It's been awhile since our visit to Coda and had a fabulous birthday lunch here. The seafood dishes were delicious and refreshing, the pork skewers was large enough to share, in comparison, the lamb cutlet was a bit small for $12. Got a candle on the dessert as well for my birthday.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stephanie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Dishes were good/so-so. Mostly uninspiring and didn't justify the prices and the reputation of the earnt "Hat award". E.g Oysters $7ea were the smallest I've ever seen (bigger in photos) while the Tempura bug dish tasted like they simply use rice flour as batter with no seasonings or flavour at all. Very one toned. Service felt rushed when taking orders and placing food on the table (sometimes a one second drop lol) We agree with other reviewers- we noticed one of the waitors were very judgemental and displayed more enthusiasm, acknowledgement and friendliness towards customers dressed in smart/formal than casual. Their judgement reflects the style of serving they provide. Sad to see really. I did enjoy a few dishes but I won't remember them.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R M. 11 months ago on Google • 232 reviews
    Yep, it’s been on the list but never felt inspired to try it out. Though it started with rave reviews, foodies found it slightly overrated. We had the prawn in betel leaf, salmon gravlax, steak tartare, pork cutlet, roti and passion fruit break and butter pudding. Pork cutlet was the highlight with unusual new flavours but truly fantastic. Everything else was kind of overrated and just good food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 June D. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    My workmate has been raving about Coda for many times so I decided to celebrate my anniversary here and they did not disappointed! All of the dishes we ordered were delicious with the right portion. Not too much but not too little and gives you the desire to want more of course. It’s a bit pricey but expected as I’ve checked the menu. The foods are worth every penny though so no regrets and definitely will come back for special occasions! I only wish I could get a seat at the dining area instead of the bar to be more comfortable. However, since the restaurant has limited spaces, it’s understandable that they prioritise bigger party at the dining area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pabeorite Things To D. 1 year ago on Google
    Coda is always a good idea. Every visit is always memorable. All food i've tasted is full of flavour. One of the best Asian places I've tried in Melbourne. You get more than you pay for. Their grilled pork is a standout. First bite reminded me of our beach getaways back from home🇵🇭
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris R. 8 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Fantastic food with a great basement minimalist/ industrial decor. The service is exceptional with knowledgeable and very friendly staff. The food, while familiar in it's naming is unique in its interpretation . The betel leaf is a definite must try... it's amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kribin M. 11 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Overall had a good experience with the food and the service received. The staff were patient friendly and answered all questions we had. Beautiful presentation and great flavours. Steak was a bit chewy but good flavours
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricky M. 9 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    First visit to Coda, I've heard good things about the place - and it didn't disapoint. The following was ordered Kaffir lime salmon gravlax, whipped tobiko with puffed nori biscuit This was amazing. Small, super tasty with a unique combination of flavors. Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf with kaffir lime and green chili This was great - a definite to try. Semolina puff, duck liver parfait, umeshu and sumac This was a surprising dish, can be described as a duck liver parfait encased within a wafer thin puff. The wonderful surprise of the cold duck liver really made this one of the highlights of the meal. It kind of reminded me of Hestons orange liver that I had about 8 years ago. Hot and numbing crispy lamb, whipped chickpeas and sansho Roti Unique flavors, but underwhelming. The chickpeas were great when paired with the Roti and the Sansho. It wasn't the highlight of the meal. Scotch fillet with black pepper butter and crispy leeks Wombok, white onion, cashew and mint salad The scotch was cooked extremely well, so could not fault it. This was a great dish, however was let down by the salad which was lackluster to be completely honest. Service was great, food was good - the salad was a bit lackluster and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Only problem was the limited service time, we kind of got pushed out towards the end, but I guess it was our fault as we had been there for almost 2 hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Wendemi 1 year ago on Google
    Most of the food we ordered was good. Our favourite is the lamb and the less recommended is the lemongrass pork. We had a very friendly and professional waitress at the beginning. She was energetic and gave us good recommendations. However, at the end of the diner, a waiter with moustache came to our table. He was obviously unwilling to serve us. He had an arrogant attitude. When we asked for the bill, he just put the EFTPOS machine in front of our face without even looking at us or asking how was everything. We didn't understand why he behaved like this. We didn't even trouble him for a thing during our diner, as most of the time, it was the lovely lady who took care of our table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharleen & A. 3 years ago on Google
    Pricey but delicious food. Dark bit classy decor. Wine are expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chuankai L. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is fitted out nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, with the only criticism being the tempura bay bug had a very fishy aftertaste. Overall would recommend and would return in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindz B. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit to Coda. Thoroughly enjoyed an absolutely delicious, fun birthday dinner. Top notch food quality and unique flavours - the seafood dishes and Nashi pear pavlova were winners ! 😋 Although we would have preferred a table we still enjoyed our dinner at the bar. Thank you to bartender Phillipe for the birthday cocktail ! 🍹😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pat 3 years ago on Google
    Had a good experience the first time. Fantastic food. Trying to come back for a second time, but the booking system is archaic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 bella 10 months ago on Google
    Our experience at Coda was slightly underwhelming. We loved the interior design of Coda, with moody lighting and background music. However, the restaurant was far too cold as we had to sit there in our jackets. Not ideal. We also specified that we were vegetarian and couldn’t eat anything with fish sauce and had this ok’d. However, we still got a salad that contained fish sauce. This was very off putting for all members at the table, especially since we’d be reassured that it wouldn’t be a problem. When we confronted the waitress that we originally told, she was defensive and unwelcoming to finding an amicable solution to the problem. As this ‘wasn’t an allergy’ she didn’t note our dietary requirement to the chefs. Getting food contaminated with fish is unfortunately the reason why many vegetarians and vegans don’t dine at Asian restaurants. Overall the food was ok but nothing to sing home about. The cocktail we ordered was divine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jabin L. 6 years ago on Google
    I must say that everything is well-thought out, well-composed, and well-cooked. The techniques being used and the chef's understanding of the ingredients is top notch. Fusion is always a hit or miss, and this place falls somewhere in between. You'll appreciate that they're trying things and you can see it in the dishes that they really put a lot of effort in it. Actually, you can literally see it in their open kitchen. Ask for recommendations on what goes with the dishes. Like the eggplant side dish goes well with rice (we weren't informed), and the steak could go well with some starch or salad. But yes, definitely give this place a try. The price is worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul and B. 4 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    This hidden gem offers a chic basement dining experience with an Asian-inspired menu. The smaller portions encourage sharing, creating an intimate setting for a delightful culinary experience.

  • 5/5 Phay C. 4 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Went here for our anniversary. First of all the service is nice. The staff who served us is really lovely, friendly and very helpful with my halal dietary. Secondly, the atmosphere is nice as well. Now let’s talking about the food. Every food that we got are all delicious. Every bites in my mouth got me into different universe. Sooooooo goood 11/10. Out of the restaurant with pregnant tummy from the food. So good so delicious.

  • 5/5 Ola 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Love this place. Amazing food and great atmosphere . One of the best places in Melbourne. Worth every dollar. Only minus was our sommelier which was quite pushy.

  • 4/5 Jordan T. 3 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    Stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around Melbourne CBD — everything on this menu sounds amazing, it’s hard to pick. A good problem to have! All the ‘Smaller’ dishes we ordered were amazing. Abundant amount of unique flavours. For the main we had the Javanese curry with rice which didn’t carry much flavour but still felt warming. Staff are so helpful — our waitress was accomodating and made sure we were very taken care of. Would definitely come back!

  • 4/5 Eliot J. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Lovely presentation of the meals with splendid combinations of flavours and textures. Down side was that the fish and the steak were a bit cold perhaps too long on the pass, also the fish had a few bones, the smoked chocolate just too smoky , duck pate superb, oysters wonderful, salmon gravlax with kafir lime beautiful

  • 5/5 Toni-Anne 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Delicious food, attentive service while giving you space to enjoy your meal and company. Got a walk through of all their Vegan options (so many!) and this lovely staff member ran down the laneway after I forgot my phone. Looking forward to coming back

  • 5/5 Deborah P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, excellent service - a great night out. With so many restaurants to choose from in Melbourne it can be difficult to pick a good one. This is a great one - awesome for friends get togethers or a special occasion. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Sw Work mail of s. 4 years ago on Google
    Food are well cook and test great also looks good. Service is nice. Scallops always my favorite, and mozzarella is my new favorite dishes!

  • 5/5 Maximina K. 3 years ago on Google
    We came across this restaurant by seeing many people outdoor dinning. I really love the dishes here. They are super tasty. The service here is nice as well. I definitely will come here again.

  • 4/5 Rekha S. 3 years ago on Google
    Tried the set menu, excellent starters. Loved them all, main course was better than average. Was bit disappointed with desserts. Still a good place, worth going and try the food.

  • 5/5 Rose Y X. 3 years ago on Google
    Great curry I ever had. Great view. Great service. Very interesting menu, u can see all those ingredians from asian country. Pipi will be much nicer if use fresh though.

  • 1/5 doremi d. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great! But customer service was so appalling! So difficult to get attention to order food, didn't even ask how the dining was when making the payment. Just didn't feel friendly atmosphere at all! No one said thank you or said goodbye when we were leaving. Well at least we did

  • 5/5 Anna L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious, well balanced dishes.

  • 5/5 karin p. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend Coda restaurant for the wonderful delicious food great wine selection and friendly wait staff. Must go, nice atmosphere as well.

  • 5/5 Shejil K. 2 years ago on Google
    Coda is awesome! We've been to plenty of asian fusion restaurants and Coda is probably the best one. Every single dish was great, particularly their barramundi, bay bugs and pork belly skewer.

  • 3/5 Andrew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Still one of my favourite restaurants and has a sentimental place but it has definitely lost a bit of its shine. Felt more like we were in a rowdy pub. Waitress was amazing though. Very attentive and wine suggestions were incredible. Food was cooked perfectly but a few of the dishes left us scratching our head as to whether we had actually eaten anything at all (ie. lamb ribs). Once our number 1 go-to place but with so many options these days will likely rethink our next visit. Sadly disappointed.

  • 2/5 Thien Cao D. 2 years ago on Google
    I had high expectation for this restaurant due to how far in advance I had to make the reservation. However, I felt that it is a bit overrated. The food was ok compare to other high end restaurant, the pork cutlets was very salty and the balance of the flavour of other dishes are a bit off. Also, the service was not up to standard, we sat in the corner and it was quite difficult to seek wait staff attention, and it seems like they were just there to serve food and nothing else so the service was minimal.

  • 5/5 Phil H. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible meal with 7 guests at Coda. Every dish was faultless which is rare in a set menu environment like we had. The service was impeccable and staff attentive. A very nice touch was that we had some visitors from Sydney and we were able to call ahead to the restaurant and organise some special bottles off their list to be put aside. Speaking of wine, what a great list! Good combo of top Australian wines with some great French ones mixed in too. I will be back. Delicious.

  • 5/5 Angel C. 2 years ago on Google
    You will always enjoy a beautiful balanced meal at Coda, we particularly enjoy the variety and the Asian fusion in some of the dishes 🥂

  • 2/5 Jean J. 2 years ago on Google
    I am so surprised that “service” issue has been point out over than 4 years ago, but they did not do anything good at present. We were seated by the bar, the lady(also as a bartender) was nice to us, thanks for that. Food was quite creative and tasty, we enjoyed everything we ordered. It supposed to be a nice dinning experience, however, at the end, I was shocked by the server’s attitude. The man (perhaps one of the manager or investor or whatever) standing in front of us when we request for the bill. We “ excuse me” 3 times and he just walked away without looking at us, we even waved our hands and he just looked up to nowhere. You might say maybe the music was loud, maybe he was busy on something else, but I can assure you that he heard us but just ignored! Because we were just 50cm close, it is not possible that he could not hear us. So we have to stop another waiter for the bill, then that rude guy just put the bill on our table right away!!!!!! How ridiculous this was!!!!!! He just put down the bill and walked away again, without asking if everything was ok or whatever. Come on, this is a $100+ pp restaurant, and you treat your customers like idiots. We said “ thank you” for ever dish that has been served on our table, but our kindness did not get the respect back, shame on you. Warm reminder for people who wants to dine in at Coda, if you are served by this guy (formal shirt, without apron or badge) , remember to shout at his face when you need help, otherwise you are very likely to be ignored. Good luck.

  • 4/5 Eva 1 year ago on Google
    Service is lovely, drinks were yummy, and food was… either overpowering or under seasoned. At the end of our dinner we were just, left a little lacking. A bit disappointing as I had heard such good things.

  • 4/5 For the Love of F. 1 year ago on Google
    Housed off Oliver Lane you’ll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam D’Sylva, the same guy behind Tonka. Coda offers up Euro-Vietnamese dishes that are intended to be shared. The menu is wide, the drinks list is extensive (and delicious I might add). The venue itself is dimly lit, has gorgeous ceilings, and music pumping through. The star of the show was by far the Kingfish sashimi. The flavours incorporated were sour, spicy, tangy, savoury - we couldn’t get enough of it. And the cuts of fish were a great thickness and size, making for substantial bites. The prawn betel leaves were good, slightly aromatic and made salty with the accompanying soy sauce. Oysters were sour but savoury, tasty albeit being on the smaller side. The tempura bugs were a good size, a lovely light batter, a good amount of juicy meat. However adding both the soy and the chilli salt became too salty so only a small amount is needed of each. The mozzarella was nothing special, again the pesto was on the salty side, but the carrots were beautifully sweet. The pork cutlet was a decent portion for the two of us, the cuts were nice and thick and meat was super tender and not too fatty. The flavour of the pork itself though was underwhelming - the only prominent flavour was the charred crust. The tomatoes had soaked up most of the flavour which, when eaten with the pork in one bite, elevated it. Flavours weren’t mind-blowing, but at least they were there. The fries were good, nicely salted, we would’ve preferred if they were fried for a little longer as some were softer than others and needed a better crunch. Dining on a Saturday night you can expect it to be busy, but we found that the service was quite slow, we noticed the tables around us being made to wait a while, prompting for some diners to raise the issue to staff. Perhaps there was a staffing issue on this night as they appeared to be under the pump. There has to be a degree of mercy given to the hospo industry at the moment. Overall, a great fine-dining restaurant. The sashimi is what blew us out of the park, everything else was tasty and fresh but not incredible. I’m not sure how I feel about putting European and Asian food together on one menu though. Still worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Ann C. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a favourite, we came to Coda for lunch and our old favourites were still very much consistently great - the Moreton bay bugs, the beautiful steak tartare. Delicious. We did however noticed there had been some changes to the menu recently. My old favourites, spanner crab and other seafoods on betel leaf with grapefruit had been removed from the menu, which made us a bit sad as they're simply delightful and had been a longstanding Coda classic. Please bring them back when you update the menu again, they are such a beautiful appetizer. The scallops, which are also different to the previous version I have to say are definitely not as good or enjoyable. The previous version was rich, had the caviar sprinkled on top and was just a gorgeous dish. The new addition of the fried rice with lap cheong was also really tasty, although as an Asian person myself I was shocked at the abundance of lap cheong in the dish haha. Mum's fried rice really only had about 10 pieces scattered in here and there since it is very salty. So it was hilarious to see so much of it in a dish, but hey, it was tasty!

  • 4/5 Ling Yi G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely dinner at Coda over the long weekend, service was great and food came out pretty quickly. We really enjoyed the salmon gravlax, duck liver puff and our fave dish, the hot numbing lamb with a side of roti. We ordered the fromage blanc sorbet for dessert and it was light and refreshing, great way to end the meal. For mains, we ordered the pork cutlet and the prawn fried rice, the pork cutlet was cooked really well, tender and juicy but it was quite salty for us and the cut we were served was too fatty in our opinion. The prawn fried rice was tasty but nothing special. Overall, it was a great meal and would definitely come again to try the other mains and desserts!

  • 5/5 Magic D. 3 years ago on Google
    ...we accidentally walked in and had a perfect evening - lets say the most intense culinary experience during our australia trip. if you get the chance: try the quail !

  • 5/5 Giuseppe C. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in before our show and I’ve got to say, what delicious food and atmosphere. Had the scotch fillet (new on the menu), pork belly, and some other beautiful dishes. Everything was perfection and will definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 Aline G. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit to Coda, the reviews I’ve read set the expectations pretty high, but the experience did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious, only one exception - we thought that the snow peas mushrooms side dish was too salty. Aside from that, we enjoyed every bite of all dishes we ordered! All really flavorful and tasty. The service was nothing special, although the restaurant had several empty tables. Would definitely go again and try other dishes!

  • 5/5 Dalena Pham (. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautifully done Asian fusion food in Melbourne. I have to admit that it is better than Chin Chin, Supernormal and a few other places that do Asian fusion food. The flavours are all there! The food is amazing not to mention the level of service and attention provided. I'm disappointed that I haven't been here earlier!

  • 5/5 Adriano Di P. 1 year ago on Google
    Always enjoy dining at the wonderful Coda Melbourne. Brilliant Asian flavours in each dish complemented by excellent staff, who know the menu well. Great drinks on offer as well. Terrific intimate venue that rarely disappoints.

  • 5/5 Poonam R. 11 months ago on Google
    The ambience was amazing. Service was exceptional and food so tasty! They catered for my partner who is vegetarian and has some food allergies, they were able to prepare dishes off the menu and tweak existing dishes to ensure my partner had tasty vegetarian dishes! Cocktails were 👌🏾

  • 5/5 Alex K. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Food is exceptional. Best meal I’ve had for a very long time and I eat out a lot. Every item we had was just so tasty and tantalising. The flavour combinations are sophisticated and so carefully matched and you can tell a lot of care has gone into preparing each dish. I can’t wait to go back and have in fact booked again next month. Staff were very friendly amd knowledgeable about the menu and although could’ve been a little more attentive, on balance were probably right to give us space given we were with our young kids. They were very accommodating of us with the kids so can’t fault them. Bravo.

  • 5/5 Wendy C. 7 months ago on Google
    Wow, wow, wow. The food was crazy good, when you eat it and you don't know what just happened in your mouth, but it was amazing! Special shout out to Enzo our amazing waiter, he made the night really. Was a drunk gobby dude who kinda ruined it a bit, but apparently he was too important to ask to leave ... hmm. Fantastic night all up.

  • 5/5 Aimee L. 1 year ago on Google
    Every dish had intriguing flavours; focusing on fine details and simplicity of good food, accompanied with well-trained staff. Coda has definely created every moment spent here so enjoyable 💖The vibe here is warming, and the price is very decent for the quality and amazing dining experience they have to offer 😍.

  • 5/5 Teana K. 7 months ago on Google
    Coda is very busy! I was there for a business lunch and the food was a little late. We were told at ordering so that was ok. The food is to die for. I do miss Melbourne food 😭 I got the Sashimi, the other two plates are the Scotch fillet and lamb. Service was attentive and quick to top up drinks. A bit loud. But it was busy so… Omg at the food 😍

  • 5/5 Blessy V. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good service and the food was amazing. Service was so good that you want to go again. Thank you

  • 5/5 Lydia S. 3 years ago on Google
    MMMM delicious food

  • 5/5 Nina S. 3 years ago on Google
    We were lucky to be able to return to Coda before further shutdowns. Even with mandatory reduction in diners the service was first class, friendly and attentive. The food lived up to its reputation with a wonderful blend of textures and tastes. Certainly nothing disappointed.

  • 5/5 Daniel 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and fun.

  • 5/5 peter m. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanks for a lovely night!

  • 5/5 てんたく 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first day of your trip to Australia in 2019, I visited alone without a reservation. I was guided to a large counter seat and ordered in English. First of all, I had white wine near Melbourne. The dishes are raw oysters, lamb, and duck curry. This rich and deep curry is truly exquisite, It is ranked in the top 3 curry rankings! Asian and Australian fusion cuisine, Please give it a try when traveling! (Original) 2019年オーストラリア旅行の初日、 予約無しで一人で訪問しました。 広いカウンター席に案内され、片言英語で注文。 まずはメルボルン近郊の白ワインを頂きました。 料理は、生牡蠣、ラム肉、そしてダックカレー。 濃厚かつ深みのあるこのカレーが本当に絶品で、 カレーランキングベスト3にランクインです! アジアとオーストラリアのフュージョン料理、 旅行の際は是非試してみてください!

  • 5/5 Rolando R. 3 years ago on Google
    We were lucky to be able to return to Coda before further shutdowns. Even with mandatory reduction in diners the service was first class, friendly and attentive. The food lived up to its reputation with a wonderful blend of textures and tastes. Certainly nothing disappointed. Ambience was first rate.

  • 4/5 Serge Z. 3 years ago on Google
    So after posting a one star review after our recent trip to Coda (see below) I received a call from the Manager (Andy) seeking to understand what happened. I could not be happier with the level of engagement and support shown to me by him, and I wish to publicly acknowledge they got on the front foot and sought to fix the problem. So many businesses could have just ignored me and moved on but these guys chose to deal with issue head on...well done! After supporting these guys during Covid through their takeaway and delivery service, I was most disappointed with the treatment we received when coming back into the restaurant. I had a gift voucher for Tonka (same owner), and when I rang to book a table I asked specifically if we could use the Tonka voucher in Coda and was assured that this was the case, as they were the same owners. We happily went to Coda to celebrate my son's VCE graduation, and as usual the food was great...but the nasty taste that was left in our mouths when the waitress said they would not honour our voucher (even though we spent $100 more than the voucher value) because it was for Tonka and not Coda left me speechless! These guys DO NOT deserve your support if they are going to treat repeat customers (or any customers) like this! I paid close to $400 for our meals, and still have $300 left on a voucher I have ZERO intention to use at Tonka given the treatment we received. Not honouring the voucher for the reason that it was from a different restaurant (SAME OWNER!), and yet cross-promoting Tonka and Coda on their websites and in the venue seems very deceitful to me! Not happy...

  • 5/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing as always!

  • 1/5 -王韻絜 3 years ago on Google
    The food quality was not as I expected due to their one hat. When I saw the fried rice which has full of chives on the top, I thought that was a prank. The vibe is good. Overall, the restaurant is overpriced, and I might not come back again.

  • 5/5 Gwen C. 3 years ago on Google
    special favourite

  • 4/5 Jake 3 years ago on Google
    a beautiful nook in the wall restaurant which puts off the true vibe of melbourne dining. Amazing staff and service with a great selection of wines, a must do experience for those wanting to experience Melbourne's best.

  • 5/5 Aashutosh L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good staff and food

  • 5/5 Lorn N. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning food and service! Superb dining experience.

  • 5/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    A fabulous experience. staff friendly and helpful, socially distanced tables was appreciated and of course, the food was, as always, exceptional!

  • 1/5 Ronald P. 3 years ago on Google
    Came here on recommendation of a friend and this place was a total disappointment.

  • 5/5 Gustav 4 years ago on Google
    [4.5 Stars] Wonderful dining experience. Loved the warehouse-chic ambiance. The counter seating has a great view of all the action in the kitchen and is perfect for single diners or couples. Food was delicious and creative and tasty. Modern twists of some very classic dishes. Absolutely loved the Pineapple Prawn Fried Rice, the tempura balmain bug, Uhm- ma’s chicken, and the yellow duck curry. The only disappointment was the Ice Cream Sandwich- looked amazing but the ice cream was rock solid and the crispy top was tasteless. Service was fantastic! The staff really know their stuff and made great suggestions with the food choices. Great wine list too. Wonderful night out with friends; Highly recommend visiting Coda.

  • 5/5 Rohan K. 4 years ago on Google
    As always a wonderful experience. The seafood specially oyesters, prawns, scallops and crab were amazing. The zucchini fritters with feta cheese and peas are to die for. Oliver's twist is a must try cocktail and the new pear dessert - yum yum yum. The only item not to my taste was the chicken from the mains, a bit sweet - i wish i was told that at the time of placing d order. Nonetheless, the staff is awesome - a must go to place for an overall amazing experience and food.

  • 5/5 Yos W. 5 years ago on Google
    The foods were simply amazing and delicious. I was expecting the foods to be similar to other fusion restaurant but they somehow had their own style and it was great. Their desserts were very tasty too. It's worth coming for the desserts only. If you like Asian fusion foods, you should definitely try this place. You can thank me later.

  • 1/5 Yong Ming T. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s different after coming back from lockdown. Food was not as great as before. Disappointed and why are there so much chives on the fried rice?

  • 5/5 Annie M. 3 years ago on Google
    So glad you are back and safely open - thanks for fitting us in! Time to enjoy the special Melbourne vibe again.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food drink and service. First time back after lockdown. Great to support the team at Coda.

  • 5/5 Aaron D. 3 years ago on Google
    Epic Vietnamese food which is only surpassed by the incredible team who are serving you!

  • 1/5 Stephanie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Came here on recommendation of a friend and this place was a total disappointment. Vietnamese and Thai food is famous for having a wonderful balance of fresh flavours. This is not the case here. The Tempura bugs had such a thick coating of batter would it really be classed as tempura? the Yellow fin tuna apple salad was just plain salty and is not what a asian salad would taste like, the tartare just tastes like hamburger mince. But the worst dish of all was the pandan lamington... dense, stale, definitely not fresh, my guess is its least a few days old. I've tasted fresher at coles. Considering its marketed as a fine dining establishment, the waitress would lean in and reach over across the table instead of going around while we were eating...to grab our glasses... for the price they are charging, probably won't be coming back in this lifetime.

  • 4/5 Scott R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Service with great food.

  • 5/5 Lillie C. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a truly divine culinary experience. Great impression from the moment you enter - friendly reception, old paintings, visible flame grill, good table separation, plush feeling. Very personable server, patient, helpful, well informed about the drinks and menu.

  • 4/5 Tata S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a very nice dining experience as usual, but my request in my booking was failed to be delivered. I requested a little cake for my husband's birthday celebration dinner and until the time I had to pay the bill, the cake did not arrived - a little thing, perhaps. But was quite disappointing experience to happen at a restaurant like Phillipe.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was great and food delicious.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic! Best food in Melbourne and the service is spectacular!

  • 4/5 Sarah M. 3 years ago on Google
    Most dishes are amazing but would prefer if portion size are slightly bigger.

  • 5/5 Naim A. 3 years ago on Google
    Exquisite food, great staff, and a lovely ambiance

  • 1/5 Konrad B. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the degustation. No dish was balanced, mostly too salty with no sweetness. Pandan Lamington was awful, stale and tasteless. Stay away if you are looking for quality fine dining. Way overpriced for the balance of flavours presented.

  • 5/5 Tom T. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique style, very ,delicious food.

  • 3/5 Tina M. 4 years ago on Google
    The display of the food was lovely but the taste for its price probably wasn't worth it for me. Too expensive, not that filling, and I could get a much more filling meal & taster meal at a cheaper price elsewhere. Service was great though & the ambiance lovely.

  • 3/5 Stefan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very average food ranges and quality @ flinders lane. Mostly salty fish dressing on meat and fish and even salad. Holds good wine list but food, 2.5 out of 5.

  • 2/5 Vijay V. 4 years ago on Google
    Not impressed. Would definitely pick Tonka over Coda. Spices were to strong in some dishes and to little in others. Service was 3/10 by the bar table as we had not booked ahead

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 3 years ago on Google
    We came here for a celebration. This cozy restaurant is really located at the Flinders lane. The ambience and services were great. Every dish was delicious and well composed. As we were sitting near the open kitchen, we could see the effort they put into every detail. The price is on the expensive end for sure but worth the try for the food and experience. I would come back for their salmon gravlax, Hervey Bay Scallop, Javanese curry and Dark chocolate sphere :)

  • 4/5 Jocelyn L. 4 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed our night at Coda.

  • 5/5 Nelson F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Great and friendly service

  • 2/5 トレイシーCrazzy 4 years ago on Google
    3 of us ordered 4 dishes, 2 were starter, without any drinks, we paid $46 each, and we were not full at all. The portion was too small for that price.

  • 5/5 Denise P. 4 years ago on Google
    Coda is amazing, treat yourself or a loved one, I took one of my friend's there for a celebratory birthday dinner this week (not my first time or my last at Coda), we had such a wonderful evening, the staff are amazing, they know the menu and the wine list and provided recommendations for us that we just loved, we stayed there eating and drinking for hours, best night out I've had in a long time! 10/10 Coda, dining does not get much better that this, thank you and see you again soon

  • 5/5 Dale P. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife a I both had wonderful meals. Each dish had a nice blend of flavors, and were expertly prepared. Definitely coming back

  • 5/5 Priscila K. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant, amazing food!

  • 5/5 Peter S. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant venue for a group of foodies

  • 5/5 Elaine G. 4 years ago on Google
    I've always had a great experience at Coda... and our latest experience did not disappoint. The cuttlefish noodles with XO sauce was a new dish for us and an absolute standout. Food, wines and service amazing as always.

  • 5/5 Todd S. 4 years ago on Google
    This place deserves it's reputation. Wonderful, well presented, well prepared food. A fine, thoughtful drinks menu and knowledgeable, helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Simon P. 4 years ago on Google
    Food always delicious at this place. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 John N. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome dining experience....just the right amount of this and just the right amount of that..


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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