Little Brother — Restaurant in Melbourne

I was invited here for dinner and brought a friend who knows his seafood and estuarine fish. We were greeted and seated by the lovely Akvile and throughout the evening served by Akvile and the equally attentive Trisha. We dined upstairs and at 7pm, the restaurant was pretty much full. We ordered a few drinks for starters - Miss Mango Martini and a Raspberry & Ginger Caipiroska. The perfect cocktails to start the evening. For entree, we had the salmon ceviche and a simple chicken rice paper roll. Having spent time travelling through Peru, I know ceviche and this was absolutely superb. My guest couldn’t stop praising the blend of salmon flavours along with the texture and finesse of how everything was pulled together for this entree. Big tick for the first course. Next, we had the barramundi wrapped in bamboo leaf with chilli and coleslaw - shoot me now! It was superb and I mean superb. Freshly wrapped in the leaves, it was warm and tasty with a small side salad that was a perfect accompaniment. Bonus was that another sneaky serve of barramundi was wrapped in another bamboo leaf that we uncovered. Winner! Dinner just got better. My signature lamb ribs with Asian sticky sauce, coleslaw and steak bun bao were ‘melt in the mouth’ delicious and somewhat of a messy eating experience. Heck - finger licking is okay right? The staff were so, so good. They know how to swoop in and take dishes that were finished and begin the next course. Their attentive service was much appreciated. My guest was so impressed by the salmon ceviche he would have had the ceviche again instead of dessert. But we were both full and passed on anything further. Our privilege was to meet the chef who came out and greeted us with the usual Asian humbleness and was grateful for our kind words on his culinary talents. I’ve always found meeting the chef a privilege, as they are the creators of the meal and yet don’t always see the joy they bring to their customers. All round, an absolutely memorable evening with sumptuous food, appealing decor and considerate staff. @littlebrothers you have a magical formula. I look forward to visiting again and will most certainly recommend to my colleagues, family and friends. Congratulations to the owners for not just completing a very exciting makeover of the premises but maintaining the quality and service of Little Brothers. Notes: Wheelchair friendly downstairs. Kid friendly. Clean toilets. Dietaries catered for. Parking isn’t too bad but tonight we caught public transport. Trains full with Bulldog and Cats supporters from the Marvel Stadium Game. Go doggies. 🥟 🍜...

I recently visited this restaurant and was met with an incredibly disheartening experience. The cashier, who I later learned was also the manager, displayed a remarkable lack of customer service skills. When I approached her for assistance in understanding the menu and making a selection, she seemed reluctant and uninterested in providing any help.

As the line behind me grew, her impatience became evident. She expressed her frustration by raising her voice and suggesting that I leave the premises, a suggestion that not only shocked me but also other customers in line. In an abrupt change of demeanor, she then offered me free food in exchange for leaving quickly, a gesture that felt more like an attempt to get rid of me rather than a sincere apology.

Furthermore, the restaurant's hygiene standards were questionable. It visibly needed a thorough cleaning, and there were unpleasant-smelling kitchen cloths scattered around, contributing to an unappetizing atmosphere.

The entire experience was disconcerting - from the rude and disrespectful behavior of the staff, particularly the manager, to the concerning cleanliness of the establishment. The food's quality was also dubious, leaving much to be desired. I am deeply disappointed and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a pleasant...

Not the most obvious of locations, even though it's right on Little Collins Street. Decent menu selection for the office crowd looking for a quick lunch meal.

Picked the rare beef pho, broth was nice and hot but a bit too salty, and a bit heavy with anise flavouring. Beef was thin but overcooked and chewy. The noodles were not bad though, smooth and soft without being soggy. Chilli, bean sprouts and lemon were nice and fresh.

Obviously mostly deserted for dine in right now, but nice service and good to see them taking customer details for...