Makan

4.7

612 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Indonesian

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Makan is an Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne CBD by Tasia & Gracia Seger, the winner of television cooking show My Kitchen Rules 2016.

The word Makan in Indonesian simply means eat. It's also used as a salutation or invitation to eat.

Makan celebrates the different elements Indonesian cuisine; a fusion of vibrant, colourful ingredients, intensely flavoured dishes, and the people who come together and share it. With a warm ambiance creating an intimate retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Makan is an exciting discovery of tempting flavours and a contemporary take on authentic dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Indonesian, Asian, Southeast Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9642 3109
Website
http://www.makaninmelbourne.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
360 Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
Enter via Collins Way, off 377 Little Collins St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram stop number 5, corner Collins Street and Elizabeth Street
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

75 Minutes A La Carte Lunch
Multiple dates available
75 minutes a la carte dining on our lunch menu
Lunch Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu
A$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Group size: 11-24pax. Set Chef's selection menu created for our diner to enjoy an Indonesian culinary experience. Seasonal menu -Most dietary requirements can be catered for. Please submit request at the time of the booking. *Sample Menu- Subject to changes* Kepiting Saos Padang- Soft shell crab baos, Padang sauce, cucumber, coriander Ayam Goreng Kecap- Fried Chicken ribs, chilli soy glaze, lime mayonnaise Gulai Ayam- Chicken curry, Tuscan Kale, Spiced Coconut Gado-Gado- Steamed mix vegetables, peanut dressing Nasi Putih- Steamed Jasmine Rice **Dessert** (+10pp)
Large Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu
A$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Group size: 11-24pax. Set Chef's selection menu created for our diner to enjoy an Indonesian culinary experience. Seasonal menu -Most dietary requirements can be catered for. Please submit request at the time of the booking. *Sample Menu- Subject to changes* Gohu Ikan- Tuna Ceviche, pomelo, Asian herbs, chilli, shallot, coconut oil, prawn crackers Kepiting Saos Padang- Soft shell crab baos, Padang sauce, cucumber, coriander Ayam Goreng Kecap- Fried Chicken ribs, chilli soy glaze, lime mayonnaise Rendang Wagyu- slow cooked wagyu rendang, dark chilli curry Gulai Ayam- Chicken curry, Tuscan Kale, Spiced Coconut Plecing Sayur- Seasonal greens, plecing sauce, spiced coconuts Nasi Putih- Steamed Jasmine Rice **Dessert** (+10pp)

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

City Centre
Good for business meals
City Centre
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makan dazzles with "outstanding" food and "amazing customer service." This hidden gem in Melbourne offers a delightful Indonesian dining experience, featuring exceptional dishes like beef rendang and satay chicken. Guests rave about the "fantastic meal" and "attentive service," making it a perfect spot for both casual lunches and special occasions.

612 Reviews

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WILLIAM
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was SO delicious and meats expertly made. We were just a party of three and ordered $49 pp menu which consisted of two small dishes and two main large dishes (plus a bowl of Jasmine rice). We ordered for smalls the Sate Ayam chicken skewers and Sate Maranggi Beef skewers. The Ayam skewers were succulent and not dry, and lay on top of a perfect and highly addictive peanut satay sauce. The Maranggi skewers were soft not too rare but richly flavourful from the soy marinade. The mains we chose Rendang Wagyu which looked amazing in presentation (very generous serving too) it looked dense and black cooked in a dark chilli curry. It wasn’t spicy however this dish combined with Jasmine rice is insanely satisfying and filling. Still on the meat tip we ended up with the lighter Ayam Tangkap Aceh an aromatic lightly fried chicken with chilli, curry leaves and crispy pandan. The flavours infused with the rich olive oil tasted great with rice and our Rendang beef. We also had Gado Gado green been + tofu peanut dressing salad. I don’t drink alcohol but the cocktails are also yummy I got to taste my friend’s Cendol - clarified Pandan vodka, palm sugar + salty coconut mmmm the strength of the vodka was nicely offset with sweetness of sugar and that empowering distinct coconut taste. We were so full we didn’t end ordering desert. Next time. We had such a good time and our waiters and waitress were so friendly and obliging with all our requests. Will def be back again 5 Stars
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Stephanie
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and many items to choose from. Very friendly service. Would love to eat here again!
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Kirsty
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had another great lunch at Makan Indonesian restaurant in Melbourne CBD! The super friendly team made us feel welcome. Their lunch specials menu is delicious, with great meal sizes and plenty of options to choose from. I’ve had the sate, rendang, and gado-gado dishes before – all amazing! The restaurant is conveniently located on the ground floor of the 360 Collins St building – a bit hidden, but so worth finding! Definitely a go-to spot for a tasty and creative Balinese meal. 🌟
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Matthew
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely restaurant, hidden away. Every dish was a winner. Fresh, tasty, different. We love Melbourne because of food like this. Excellent staff, excellent drinks. I would totally dine here again next time we come across the country. So glad we found this.
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Maliq
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Indonesian fare in the city - always a pleasure to eat here
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Jennifer
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a good time at Makan! I especially love the Sate Maranggi, the beef is tender, flavourful, can't nitpick even if I want to. The staff are so attentive and adds a lot to the experience. Can't wait to go back :)
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Tatyana
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first experiance of indonesian cuisine and it was beyond expectations. Lamb ribs - never tasted anything so delicious. Soft crab bun, wagu beef fried rice - excellent vibrant flavours. Even we were full, could resist the dessert - light and soft panna cota. Enjoyed every bite.
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Witold
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the food was much too SWEET! Rendang was extremely dry, it needed some more sauce. The restaurant would not accommodate any requests to add spices/chilli.
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Fitri
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed all the food we ordered. We will come back again.
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Georgia
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have nothing to complain about. Service was great, food was delicious, drinks were delicious!! I had booked for the occasion of a birthday and without even knowing they organised a small dessert with a candle free of charge. I would definitely be back, the food is really really tasty!!!!!
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FAQs

Makan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9642 3109.

Makan is rated 4.7 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

360 Collins St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross Street
Enter via Collins Way, off 377 Little Collins St
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Indonesian, Asian, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram stop number 5, corner Collins Street and Elizabeth Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.makaninmelbourne.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9642 3109

Makan

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

75 Minutes A La Carte Lunch

Lunch Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu

Large Group Booking-Chef Selection Tasting Menu

Menu

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Makan offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Makan restaurant rated?

Is Makan currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information