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With our city undergoing a significant transformation in recent years now is the ideal time to step off the beaten track and discover some of Greater Dandenong’s hidden gems.

Great Bites Hidden Gems is the latest culinary offering from the City of Greater Dandenong which challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and start exploring.

All of the ground work has been done for you. We have compiled a list of some of our city’s lesser known haunts where you can experience some diverse food offerings from across the globe.

Cuisine from Turkey, the Balkans, Persia, Samoa, Argentina, Northern India, Malaysia, China and the Middle East – just to name a few – are all here. We encourage you to take a detour and discover some of Greater Dandenong’s hidden food gems. We promise it will be an adventure you will never forget.

Cleeland Street, Dandenong

1. Cleeland Pizza House

Pizza Pizza, pasta, BBQ chicken wings and ribs. Home delivery available. Tue–Thu: 9.30am–10pm Fri: 9.30am–10.30pm 155B Cleeland Street Sat: 2.30pm–10.30pm T 9792 9242 Sun: 2.30pm–10pm

2. Raja Tasty Food

Indian and Sri Lankan Rice and curry, dosha, kotuthu and Indian specialities.155C Cleeland Street Tue: 9am–9pm T 9792 4817 Wed–Sun: 9am–10pm

David Street, Dandenong

3. David Street Milk Bar and Takeaway

Takeaway Selling kebabs, hot chips and milk bar goods. 34 David Street T 9792 4929 Mon–Sun: 8am–8pm

4. Tony’s Fish and Grill

Fish and Chips Fish and chips, croquettes, chiko rolls South Melbourne dim sims and more.40 David Street T 9792 1613 Mon–Sat: 11am–8.30pm

Gladstone Road, Dandenong

5. Roma Deli Continental Food Store

Italian The best of market fresh food used to create daily specials, roasts, pasta, super food salads, sandwiches and all day breakfast. Corporate catering, buffet catering and party platters available. Mon–Fri: 8.30am–5pm 32 Gladstone Road Sat: 8.30am–3pm T 9794 9692 romadeli.com.au

Hemmings Street, Dandenong

6. Dandy West Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Fish and chips, burgers, souvlaki, seafood snacks and more. Mon–Thu: 11am–8pm 108 Hemmings Street Fri: 11am–8.30pm T 9792 2493 Sat: 11am–8pm

7. Amalia Europe Cheese

Deli A specialist cheese store with imported and local cheeses, small goods and specialty chilli sauce. Also serve breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee and tea. Mon–Fri: 7am–5.30pm 72A Hemmings Street Sat: 9am–3pm T 9793 5754 amaliaeuropecheese.com

Ingrid Street, Dandenong

8. Apollo Pizza

Italian A small, friendly family run business who serve only the freshest food. Traditional Italian style pizzas, pastas and side dishes and now selling fish and chips and hamburgers. Home delivery available. Tue–Thu: 5pm–10pm Fri–Sat: 5pm–11pm 6 Ingrid Street Sun: 5pm–10pm

T 9792 3344 apollopizza.com.au

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Brady Road, Dandenong North

12. Baladi

Middle Eastern A range of middle eastern treats and imported middle eastern groceries.34A Brady Road T 9790 5307 Mon–Sun: 6am–6pm

13. Bambi Deli

European Selling smallgoods, continental cheeses, olives, continental BBQ sausages, chevaps and European products. Cold platters are available for entertaining.46C Brady Road Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm T 9795 4847 Sat: 8am–4pm

14. Brady Road Fish Shop

Fish and Chips Featuring mostly Australian products they serve fresh and tasty seafood. Recommended by neighbours as the “best fish and chip shop in Dandenong”. Tue–Thu: 11.30am–8pm 34B Brady Road Fri: 11.30am–8.30pm T 9795 5554 Sat–Sun: 11.30am–8pm

15. Brady Road Pizza

Pizza Offer a wide range of pizzas to suit all tastes both traditional and contemporary using only the freshest of ingredients. Delivery available.46A Brady Road Mon–Sun: 4pm–10pm

T 9795 0080 bradyroadpizza.com.au

Stud Road, Dandenong

9. Dandy Naan

Persian Bakery H

Dandy Naan is a little bakery and food takeaway who make special kinds of flat breads including their famous bread ‘sangak’, a traditional wholemeal flat bread from Persia. 4/30 Stud Road Tue–Sun: 8am–7pm T 8712 8489 dandynaan.com.au

10. JB Charcoal Grill

Balkans

Restaurant serving Balkans food such as burek, cevapi, burgers, sausage and pork loin. Tue–Thu: 10am–7pm 5/30 Stud Road Fri–Sat: 10am–8pm T 9794 0909 Sun: 10am–5pm

Birch Avenue, Dandenong North

11. Paifala Joe’s

Samoa/Pacific Island Pacific Island food including steam buns (keke puaa), halfmoon pie (paifala), pagi popo, taro, banna etc as well as chop-suey, curry and chowmein. Tue–Fri: 6am–6pm 18 Birch Avenue Sat: 6am–5pm T 9790 0997 Sun: 5.30am–3pm

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Carlton Road, Dandenong North

16. P and D Foods

Sri Lankan and Western Featuring traditional Sri Lankan cuisine including a wide variety of delicious hoppers and curries. Thu: 11am–8pm 112 Carlton Road Fri–Sun: 11am–10pm

T 9708 5162 panddfoods.com.au

Dunearn Road, Dandenong North

17. Annjee Chinese Restaurant

Chinese Chef Jacky was the owner of two restaurants in Beijing and brings all the great Asian flavours together with his years of experience. Mandarin and Cantonese cuisines are specialities including an excellent Chinese buffet.5 Dunearn Road Mon–Sat: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm

T 8752 2236 annjeechineserestaurant.com.au

Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North

18. Chick ‘N’ Bar

Chicken H

Freshly cooked fried and charcoal chicken daily. Variety of salads made fresh daily with chips cooked to order in cholesterol free oil. Deals available.48 Menzies Avenue T 9792 4022 Mon–Sat: 11am–8pm

19. Menzies Bakery

Bakery A local bakery including good old Aussie pies and sausage rolls, pasties and their famous vanilla slices, éclairs and custard tarts. Mon–Fri: 7.30am–6pm 66 Menzies Avenue Sat: 8am–4pm T 9792 1741 Sun: 8am–3pm

20. Menzies Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Build your own burger or enjoy a range of fish, seafood and snacks. Includes hot jam donuts and Mars Bars in batter for dessert.60 Menzies Avenue T 9791 3173 Tue–Sun: 12pm–8pm

Outlook Drive, Dandenong North

21. Rotti Chennai

Sri Lankan Sri Lankan and Malaysian cuisine including a huge range of chicken, lamb, fish and vegetarian dishes, Sri Lankan rice and Malaysian murtabak. 4/52 Outlook Drive Wed–Fri: 11am–2pm, 5pm–7pm T 9701 0143 Sat–Sun: 8am–8pm

Glynda Street, Dandenong South

22. Alamdar Bakery

Bakery Speciality cakes, pastries, cookies and more. Celebrate birthdays, weddings, engagements and more with our cakes. 14 Glynda Street T 0449 205 505 Mon–Sun: 9am–8pm

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Chandler Road, Keysborough

1. MKK Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Proudly serving freshly cooked fish and chips and hamburgers to the community for over 9 years. Mon–Thu: 4pm–9pm 381 Chandler Road Fri: 1pm–9pm T 9798 1245 Sat–Sun: 11.30am–9pm

Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

2. Fish to Go

Seafood Fresh fish and chips cooked in 100% cholesterol free vegetable oil. All the usual favourites along with range of burgers for all tastes and great value packs.3/320–326 Cheltenham Road T 9769 1424 Tue–Sun: 11am–8.30pm

3. Johnny Boys Pizza Keysborough

Italian Pizza H

They use the freshest ingredients to make you perfect pizza and also have a great range of entrées, pasta, ribs and wings and deserts including gluten free options. Pick up or delivery available. Sun–Thu: 11.30am–11pm 6/320 Cheltenham Road Fri–Sat: 11.30am–12am T 9798 2999 johnnyboys.com.au

4. Zingara’s Kitchen

Italian Mediterranean With a changing seasonal menu, there is something for everyone. A great place for a family dinner or your next party or function. Sun–Wed: 11.30am–9pm 332 Cheltenham Road Thu–Sat: 11.30am–9.30pm

T 9769 1999 zingaraskitchen.com.au

Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough

5. Kingsclere Fish and Chips

Seafood Fish and chips, souvlakis, steak sandwiches and hamburgers. Tue–Wed: 4pm–8.30pm Thu: 11am–8.30pm Fri: 11am–9pm 7/12–18 Kingsclere Avenue Sat: 11am–8.30pm T 9798 1935 Sun: 4pm–8.30pm

6. Kingsclere Hot Bread

Bakery People come from all over for the continental breads, ciabatta and sour dough. They also specialise in cakes and pastries. Mon–Wed: 6am–5pm 8A/12–18 Kingsclere Avenue Thu–Fri: 6am–4.30pm T 9798 1905 Sat–Sun: 7am–mid afternoon

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Buckley Street, Noble Park

1. Buckley Street Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Freshly cooked fish and chips while you wait. Mon: 11am–8.30pm Wed–Thu: 11am–8.30pm 171 Buckley Street Fri: 11am–9pm T 9798 2704 Sat–Sun: 11am–8.30pm

Heatherton Road, Noble Park

2. Royal Bakers and Takeaway

Sri Lankan Sri Lankan bread, takeaway and groceries available.1274 Heatherton Road Tue–Fri: 9am–6pm T 9548 5222 Sat–Sun: 10am–6pm

Princes Highway, Noble Park

3. P.J. Hot Bread and Cakes

Bakery Specialising in all kinds of bread, homemade pies and pastries. Desserts are homemade. 3/497–501 Princes Highway Mon–Fri: 6am–4pm T 9546 5987 Sat–Sun: 6am–3pm

Railway Parade, Noble Park

4. Little Bad Wolf

Turkish, Balkan H Specialising in Turkish and Balkan cuisine nestled in Noble Park.234 Railway Parade Tue–Sun: 12pm–9pm

T 9793 6670 littlebadwolf.com.au

5. Noble Calzones

Italian Halal H Featuring pizzas, traditional and gourmet, handmade fresh pasta, mains, burgers, salad and dessert calzones, all halal ingredients. Tue–Thu: 4.30pm–9.30 Fri–Sat: 4.30pm–10.30pm 238 Railway Parade Sun: 4.30pm–9.30pm

T 9791 2699 calzones.net.au

6. Sen Bakery

Turkish Bakery

A variety of Turkish breads available.232 Railway Parade

T 9793 5104 Mon–Sun: 4am–2am

Elonera Road, Noble Park North

7. Elonera Takeaway

Fish and Chips Quality fish and chips, steak sandwiches, souvlaki and hamburgers. Family and lunch packs available.5 Elonera Road

T 9791 4013 Tue–Sun: 11am–8.30pm

Heyington Crescent, Noble Park North

8. The Blue Wave Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Fish and chips as well as asian dumplings and dim sims. 18 Heyington Crescent Mon: 12pm–9pm T 9791 3752 Tue–Sun: 11am–9pm

Jacksons Road, Noble Park North

9. Silverton Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips Fresh fish cooked to order and more. Tue–Thu: 11.30am–8.30pm 2/129 Jacksons Road Fri: 11.30am–9pm T 9795 0591 Sat–Sun: 11.30am–8.30pm

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Springvale Road, Springvale

1. Café Bonfire

Pakistani Restaurant H

Authentic Pakistani cuisine, established in 2009. Famous for our BBQs and karahi dishes.1/27–31 Springvale Road Mon–Sun: 12pm–12am

T 9546 8445 bonfirecafe.com.au

2. Crust Pizza – Springvale

Italian Crust wants to make everyday moments more delightful, or A Crust Above Moment. Pizzas made with spelt and wholemeal flour and locally sourced produce. Mon–Thu and Sun: 11.30am–1.45pm 4.45pm–9.30pm Fri–Sat: 11.30am–1.45pm 4/27–31 Springvale Road 4.45pm–10pm

T 9558 5544 crust.com.au

3. Indo Oz Bharawan Da Dhaba

Northern Indian Restaurant H Food from India’s north. Great for takeaway or dine in, and don’t miss our $10 dine-in deal. We also have a function space seating 250 or we can cater for your next function. 2/27–31 Springvale Road T 9547 8632 Mon–Thu: 11.30am–11.30pm Fri–Sun: 11.30am–12am

4. Indo Oz Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant H Beautiful Indian cuisine in relaxed dining area with an extensive a la carte menu and banquets. Take away and catering also available. 5/27–31 Springvale Road Mon–Thu: 11.30am–11.30pm T 8555 4015 Fri–Sun: 11.30am–12am

Windsor Avenue, Springvale

5. Nam Son

Vietnamese and Chinese Specialising in broken rice, pho, noodles, special crab noodles and traditional Vietnamese foods. Delivery available.1/51D Windsor Avenue Sun–Thu: 9am–9pm T 9548 3382 Fri–Sat: 9am–10pm

Nullawil Street, Springvale North

6. Captain Mako’s Fish and Chips

Seafood Fish and chips accompanied by all your favourites including delicious wood smoked charcoal lamb or chicken souvlaki.1 Nullawil Street

T 9558 4400 Tue–Sun: 11am–9pm

Police Road, Springvale North

7. Akida Sushi Noodle

Japanese and Chinese An extensive menu of Japanese and Chinese dishes for take away or eat-in. A range of Japanese specials including Bento boxes. Mon–Fri: 11am–9pm 128 Police Road Sat–Sun: 4.30pm–9pm T 9540 8886 Public holidays: 4.30pm–9pm

8. Flake Shack

Seafood H Serving up amazing fish and chips from the same location since 1989. With the best batter in the district and homemade potato cakes, along with all your usual favourites, you’ll be coming back again and again. Tue–Thu and Sat–Sun: 11am–8pm 126 Police Road Fri: 11am–8.30pm

T 9540 3350 flakeshack.com.au

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9. Flamed and Grilled

Chargrill H Since 1995, renowned for their chargrilled chicken and steak. They also do great burgers with an extensive range of delicious fresh salads and vegetarian options.122 Police Road T 9574 2790 Mon–Sat: 11am–8pm

10. Tailor Made Cafe

Cafe H Gourmet CBD style coffee, homemade fresh healthy food including sandwiches, wraps, focaccias, and salads. There are breakfast toasties and daily lunch specials.118 Police Road Mon–Fri: 6am–2.30pm

T 9562 3828 tailormadecafe.com.au

Heatherton Road, Springvale South

11. Jeany In a Cup

Cafe With a focus on coffee, this business offers a friendly, inviting service with a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Vietnamese coffee, fresh fruit juices and bubble teas to compliment light snacks.7/792–806 Heatherton Road T 8782 4825 Mon–Sun: 8am–7pm

12. Pete’s Seafood

Fish and Chips Our fish and chips are always crunchy and crispy. A variety of fresh fish cooked on the spot. Tue–Wed: 10.30am–8pm Thu: 10.30am–8.30pm 12/792–806 Heatherton Road Fri: 10.30am–9pm T 9562 4442 Sat–Sun: 10.30am–8.30pm

Hosken Street, Springvale South

13. Monica’s Cake Shop

Argentinian

An authentic Argentinian bakery, creating croissants, petit fours, shortbreads and cakes for 24 years. They also make sandwiches, de miga and empanadas.14 Hosken Street Tue–Sat: 8am–5pm

T 9562 4699 monicascakes.com.au

Cnr Springvale Road and Athol Road, Springvale South

14. KV Charcoal Chicken

Chicken Charcoal chicken, fish and chips and souvlakis.577 Springvale Road T 8510 6239 Mon–Sun: 10am–8.30pm

15. Spring Hot Bread

Bakery Serving Vietnamese rolls, fried chicken rolls, buns and vanilla slices. Quick, speedy service.Shop 9/162–170 Athol Road T 9558 5734 Mon–Sun: 6am–6pm

16. Thuan Kieu

Vietnamese and Chinese A wonderful assortment of authentic Chinese and Vietnamese style dishes prepared traditionally and cooked with market fresh ingredients and exotic spices. Mon–Tue: 10am–9.30pm 579C Springvale Road Wed: 10am–3pm

T 9548 2783 Thu–Sun: 10am–9.30pm

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