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Askal, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Askal

4.3
4.3
111 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Filipino

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2 people
20:30
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9639 2795
  • Website
    https://www.askalmelbourne.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Rivera
  • Catering
    Currently not offering catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For event enquiries please email events@askalmelb.com.For tables over 12 people please call in and we can help you book a suitable table for the night.
  • Location
    167 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Exhibition Street & Bourke Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 Stop.Close to Parliament Station
  • Additional
    Vegan

Experiences

  • DESSERT/BAR

    A$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Mar 2025 only
    MFWF Askal/Kariton
    DESSERT/BAR photo

  • New Years Eve

    A$199.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    21:00
    Ring in the New Year with Askal and Inuman! For $199 per person, enjoy: An exclusive gathering with only 40 guests A delectable selection of canapés Free-flowing* wine and beer *Cocktails, spirits and premium wines are available for purchase. Where: Inuman, 3/F 167 Exhibition St., Melbourne VIC 3000 When: 9 PM - 1 AM Raise your glass and toast to a new year filled with a killer rooftop view. Secure your spot now—limited tickets are available!
    New Years Eve photo

  • BAHALA KA NA - Chef Selection

    A$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Askal's vibrant and sumptuous menu! Enjoy a sharing banquet menu for the entire table that will showcase the diverse flavours and techniques for Filipino cuisine $79pp Note: unfortunately, we are unable to cater for fructose, onion and garlic intolerances
    BAHALA KA NA - Chef Selection photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • City Centre

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Askal offers a delightful fusion of Filipino cuisine with a modern twist, receiving praise for its "amazing food" and "elevated Filipino dishes." The ambiance is described as cozy and perfect for conversations. The staff is "friendly and knowledgeable," enhancing the overall dining experience. However, some reviews mention service delays and pricing concerns. Despite minor issues, Askal is highly recommended for its unique culinary offerings.

111 Reviews

  1. Jerome

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar. Food was amazing and service was on point. Highly recommend

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  2. Bernice

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taking Filo cuisine to a different level! This was an elevated experience for us, but frankly speaking, they kept the traditional and organic flavours of true Filo cuisines. Well done!

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  3. Michael

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor food, poor service. Chef purposely ignored dietary request. Overall standard no where near their price point. Highly do NOT recommend this place.

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  4. Julia

    VIP

    Melbourne

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience loved all the innovative dishes. The rooftop post dinner was the perfect complement!

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  5. Anton

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Personal Gripe the claypot rice was not claypot rice but rice served in a claypot, kinda disappointing texturally I felt the dish needed that as well, not to mention had to ask for another lime as the bone marrow drowned out the rest of the dish.

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  6. Todd

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and definitely would love to go back and try more off the menu.

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  7. Gilbert

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. We ordered the Fiesta all on menu. I was so full i could barely walk afterwards. Food is delicately done, well presented, very generous servings and so full of flavour. The chefs did a good job of giving you time to rest between each course of meal. The signature meal ( Beef Pares in Claypot rice)did not disappoint as it is actually the best dish for the night. I also enjoyed the Calamansi flavoured mocktail… We will surely be coming back next time! Thank you Askal for a wonderful tiime!

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  8. Marjorie

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, great service & atmosphere. It was my second visit & will happily return.

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  9. Victoria

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tad noisy but food is great as usual. New calamansi cocktails were great

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  10. Carla

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, a little overpriced when you look at the portions but all around I did enjoy the flavours. The service on the other hand was not what I was expecting. For a restaurant to apply that they are a fine dining experience I did not feel that at all. It seemed as though it was just my table but we were not looked after the way I expected. They sat us down and then just forgot about us. We waited about 20 minutes before I called someone over. If your fine dining give us 5-10mins to look over the drink menu then come back in another 10 if we are not ready to order food. I have been to “normal” restaurants where the service was 10x better than what we got here, and the fact that we ordered an entree and main and the cost being $120 it just was not worth it in my opinion and will probably not be back

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Askal is rated 4.3 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Askal

167 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Exhibition Street & Bourke Street
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 Stop.Close to Parliament Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Rivera
  • Additional
    Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.askalmelbourne.com/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9639 2795
  • Catering
    Currently not offering catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For event enquiries please email events@askalmelb.com.For tables over 12 people please call in and we can help you book a suitable table for the night.
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