Niubi

Pan-Asian restaurant, Niübi is drawing in the crowd with its ultra-modern, inviting space offering a refreshing reincarnation of the Asian dining experience that gives the term ‘fusion’ a different meaning.

The brainchild of up-and-coming hospitality group, Team Rassassy, Niübi is a slang, Mandarin expression, frequently used amongst Chinese youth and netizens that means ‘f*cking awesome’ - a sentiment the team hopes every visitor will experience in their venue. A four-storey brick warehouse, 11 Heffernan Lane where Niübi stands has strong historical links with Asian cuisine, not only as the location of one of the first Chinese restaurants in Melbourne in the 1800s, but also the first Chinese eating establishment in the city frequented by Westerners.

Developed by chef, Iven Foo, Niubi’s menu stays true to authentic South-East Asian flavours, with only subtle tweaks to suit Australian palates. Foo achieves these traditional tastes with an array of spices that, since not readily available locally, are imported directly from Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The result is a selection of homey, heartwarming dishes, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in Melbourne.

Like those popular in Asia, Niubi offers a set meal format with a curated selection of an entree, meat side, vegetable side and signature dish. Our top picks include the flavourful and aromatic Curry Fish Head, mouthwatering and spicy shredded Chicken Spicy Mala Sauce and their incredibly addictive be House Special Signature Black Roast Pork. For dessert, there's also amazing and heady fried durian with ice cream - strictly for durian lovers only!

Whether as a warm up to a big night out, or for a long recovery lunch the morning after, Niübi is the place to go for a new experience moulded by the golden trio of tantalising Asian flavours, of Melbournians’ love of dining out, and, of genuine, Australian hospitality.

Location: 11 Heffernan Lane, Melbourne

Phone: (03) 8590 3003

Link: https://www.niubi.com.au/menu