Zabb Nua

Restaurant

275 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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275 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Zabb Nua

King Street’s fast-paced answer to a Bangkok street stall. No watered-down curries here—just unapologetic, high-voltage flavor. Thai expats routinely crowd the snug upstairs tables, chasing the intense wok hei of the smoky, folded-noodle pad see ew. Downstairs, the rhythmic thud of a mortar and pestle signals fresh som tum pounded exactly to your spice threshold. The absolute standout? The num tok kor moo yang—fatty, perfectly charred pork jowl tossed in a fiery, lime-spiked larb seasoning. Throw in crispy pork belly draped over rice with a fluffy, sauce-soaked omelette, all for well under twenty bucks. Order via QR code, squeeze into the buzzing two-story dining room, and cool the burn with a fresh coconut juice. Unfussy. Loud. Hits exactly right.

  • Unapologetic Street Eats: Generous, intensely flavored dishes like spicy som tum and smoky tiger beef served in a bustling, casual two-story setting.
  • Standout Pork Jowl: The signature num tok kor moo yang pairs fatty, charred pork with fresh, punchy larb seasoning for a perfect balance of heat and richness.
  • Unbeatable CBD Value: Highly affordable weekday lunch specials under $20, featuring massive portions of crispy pork belly and fluffy omelettes over rice.

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