Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar: High-Energy Pan-Asian Dining in Oliver Lane
Step off the historic bluestone path of Flinders Lane and follow the glowing red neon light down Oliver Lane, and you will find yourself entering Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar. Since bursting onto the scene, this high-octane venue has cemented itself as a premier destination for modern Asian sharing plates in the CBD.
As a regular highlight on our Private Progressive Lunch or Dinner Walking Tours, Lucy Liu provides the perfect mid-tour crescendo—an environment where industrial chic meets a kaleidoscope of bold street-food flavours.
The Neon-Lit Laneway Atmosphere
Entering Lucy Liu feels like stepping into a futuristic night market. The design cleverly pays homage to Melbourne's laneway heritage while injecting a raw, contemporary edge:
The Open Kitchen: Guests can pull up a seat or walk past the bustling open kitchen to watch the chefs hand-crafting dumplings and working the woks right before their eyes.
The Industrial Aesthetic: Bamboo features, polished concrete, and custom timber accents create a stylish yet casual space designed for lively conversation and shared feasting.
A Sensual Experience: From the low, ambient red lighting to the energetic hum of the dining room, it captures the electric spirit of Melbourne's vertical and hidden dining culture.
A Masterclass in Bold Asian Fusion
The border-hopping menu at Lucy Liu doesn't tie itself to one tradition. Instead, it takes inspiration from the vibrant street foods of Thailand, China, Korea, and Vietnam, executing each dish with premium Australian produce.
The Icons: For our progressive tours, we love introducing guests to their spectacular Hiramasa kingfish sashimi, served with a zesty green nam jim, coconut, and Thai basil. It is fresh, spicy, and the ultimate palate-awakening bite.
Dumplings & Buns: Their Peking duck dumplings, steamed barramundi wontons, and fluffy buns packed with crispy Korean fried chicken are legendary for a reason.
Large Plates for Sharing: If you return on your own, the slow-roasted short-rib beef rendang and the crispy pork hock served with apple kimchi and pancakes are designed to be shared across a crowded table.
Travel Tips for Your Private Progressive Tour
Let Lucy Choose: If you are booking a private event outside of our curated walking itineraries, opting for their famous "Let Lucy Choose" banquet options is the best way to let the kitchen showcase their seasonal strengths.
The Perfect Progressive Middle: Because our progressive tours focus on moving between courses across the city, Lucy Liu’s high-energy small plates make it the ultimate venue for a vibrant savoury course before heading to a quiet spot for dessert.
Bookings are Essential: Tucked into one of the city's most desirable pockets, this venue fills up fast every night of the week. On a Walk Melbourne private tour, your table and courses are pre-arranged so your group can skip the line and dive straight in.
Tailor Your Ultimate Melbourne Evening
Ready to experience the red neon glow and unforgettable flavours of Oliver Lane? Contact us to design a custom Private Progressive Lunch or Dinner Walking Tour for your corporate team, birthday milestone, or special night out. Our local expert guides handle the bookings, the ordering, and the timing, leaving you free to immerse yourself in the absolute best of Melbourne's culinary scene.