Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar

Look for the glowing red neon sign tucked down Oliver Lane. That’s the cue. Lucy Liu delivers an electric slice of Melbourne laneway dining—pairing a buzzing, industrial-chic room with razor-sharp Asian fusion. Grab a stool at the counter. It’s a front-row ticket to the open kitchen's fiery choreography. Those who frequent this CBD hotspot know the ultimate move is the seven-plate chef’s selection—handing total control over to the kitchen for a curated feast. Going à la carte? Build a heavy-hitting roster of share plates. Silky barramundi and scampi wontons swimming in chili and spring onion oil. Fried chicken ribs dusted with plum salt and hit with creamy Kewpie. Next-level soft shell crab jianbing and impossibly fresh kingfish sashimi. Late-night diners routinely pack the house for these generous, flavor-bomb dishes, backed by a stellar wine list and lightning-fast service. Tightly spaced tables mean a loud, high-energy room—perfect for a sprawling group catch-up or a slick date night. Dietary needs? Flawlessly handled. Book ahead, order the pork hock pancakes, and dive in.