To know Master Lanzhou noodles is to love Master Lanzhou noodles. The ubiquitous Melbourne chain serves authentic Lanzhou beef noodle soups with hand-stretched-to-order noodles and rich soup that is pure, concentrated beef flavour. Our pick is the braised beef noodle soup that has melt-in-the-mouth braised beef chunks along with its special chilli oil, coriander and radish. Be warned; this soup is seriously addictive – thankfully, it only puts you out by $19.80.
April 2023: wallets may feel a little tighter these days but there’s no need to stop eating out altogether. We’ve trawled the streets for Melbourne’s best budget-friendly eats right now so that you can still enjoy the best the city has to offer when you’re in savings mode.
Melbourne is brimming with cheap eats but they’re getting harder and harder to find, especially with the cost of living continually rising. The good news is, we know where the best cheap eats are hiding across Melbourne, and we've rounded them up so you can satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. We're talking a meal for under $20 at some of the best spots around town so you can save your hard-earned pennies.