A world of food

Satisfy your sense of adventure and embark on a global culinary journey right here in Camberwell Junction.

Imagine having breakfast in Paris, lunch in Mexico City and dinner in Tokyo.

Flavours can take us around the world and travelling via our tastebuds is certainly a lot cheaper than a round-the-world airfare. Here in Camberwell Junction, nearly every continent is represented in the variety of food options at your fingertips.

From modern Australian, European and Asian cuisine to Middle Eastern, Mexican and Mediterranean, Camberwell Junction is your passport to a world of flavours.

International Inspiration

Whether it was a comforting bowl of noodles or learning how to bake your own sourdough, food helped get us through the isolation of the pandemic. But the era of delivery is done, with demand for dining out on the rise. After social distancing, there’s a renewed appreciation for gathering with friends and family for a delicious meal.

Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menu Trends Report 2023 calls this ‘the new sharing’.

“Diners appreciate being able to eat together with fun, tasty food that can be shared in an informal, relaxed setting,” the report said.

“From Korean BBQs to Swiss fondus, Greek meze and Spanish tapas, this trend is about fine eating rather than fine dining. It is about food that brings people together in body and spirit.”

With international travel back on the menu, dream food destinations are within reach. But with the rising cost of living squeezing household budgets, a new cuisine can also offer an escape from the everyday.

“Our chargrilled octopus is definitely a dish that always transports us back to the island of Paros where, sitting by a taverna, we would watch the fishing boats come in and hang their fresh octopus,” said Stephen Nomikos of Gracie Greco, the Camberwell Junction restaurant he owns and runs with his brother David.

“We would enjoy the local meze and the octopus was always mouthwatering.”

American And Mexican Cuisine

When you think of American food, apple pie, burgers and barbecue come to mind, however the cuisine is a true melting pot of different cultures. American food is a reflection of its history, drawing on cooking styles and traditions from America’s indigenous people, European colonisation and other cultures that arrived on its shores.

There’s also Tex Mex – the crossover between American and Mexican food. Mexico, of course, has its own rich food history.

Heavily influenced by beans and corn, the flavours of chilli, coriander and lime make this cuisine fun and fresh.

But there’s much more to Mexican food than tacos and nachos. Expand your palate by trying pozole, mole or elote.

Mediterranean Cuisine

Combining the flavours from southern Europe, including Italian and Greek, Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its hero ingredients: olive oil, bread, pasta, and wine.

Italian dishes are famous for their simplicity, moreish sauces and a focus on the freshness and quality of the ingredients.

Hailing from one of the most ancient civilisations on earth, Greek cuisine is all about culture, comfort and life.

With its focus on fresh vegetables, fish and olive oil, Greek food is considered a healthy diet that is especially good for heart health.

“Seafood is a big part of our culture and using the freshest of seafoods that are available,” said Mr Nomikos.

Indian And Middle Eastern Cuisine

Renowned for its rich spices, Indian food is one of the most aromatic and vibrant cuisines in the world.

Thick and creamy curries, spiced vegetables, cooling lassies and charred naan are popular fare in Indian cuisine, but the flavours depend heavily on which region they come from.

The northern regions are famous for their tandoori and korma recipes, while the south is known for hot and spicy dishes.

Middle Eastern cuisine is equally aromatic, and features a kaleidoscope of different cooking traditions.

Herbs and spices like garlic, sumac, parsley and mint feature heavily in Middle Eastern cooking, not to mention sweeter items like honey, figs, and dates.

Hospitality is at the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine, known for its impressive feasts with tender meats, spiced salads and colourful mezes.

Today, hummus, falafel, tabouleh and shawarma are popular Middle Eastern foods found across the globe.

Asian Cuisine

One thing all Asian cuisines share is their use of fresh, seasonal produce.

Traditionally, Japanese cuisine is a celebration of delicate flavours and presentation with a focus on serving food as fresh as possible. Sushi is arguably the most recognisable Japanese dish around the world, but other popular fare includes ramen noodles, yakitori chicken and deep-fried tempura.

Chinese cuisine can be divided into at least eight different culinary styles but there are common flavours such as spring onions, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, bean paste and sesame oil.

Crispy spring rolls, juicy dumplings, saucy noodles and stirfry dishes are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Chinese food.

Influenced by both Chinese and Japanese food, Korean cuisine is highly regarded as a healthy style of cooking due to its focus on rice, vegetables, meats cooked without much oil, and the gutfriendly side dish kimchi.

At the centre of South-East Asian cuisine is the tantalising trio of sweet, sour and spice.

South-East Asian cuisine draws on cooking traditions from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia, just to name a few.

While each culture offers its own specialities, the region’s cuisine is known for strong aromas and flavours like lime, ginger, coriander, lemongrass and basil.

Modern Australian And Fusion

Modern Australian cooking is a form of fusion cuisine, drawing on the variety of cooking styles that have immigrated to our shores over the years.

While much of Australian cooking was steeped in the country’s colonial past, waves of immigration from the Mediterranean and Asian regions introduced new cuisines after the Second World War.

Known as contemporary Australian cuisine or Mod Oz, this style of cooking often creates different cuisines with local produce. Examples include roasted barramundi with green curry, Chinese broccoli and snake beans, as well as smashed avocado on toast with edamame, dukkah and chilli.

Satisfy your sense of adventure and embark on a culinary journey right here in Camberwell Junction. There’s a range of global cuisines just waiting to be discovered.

Find Global Cuisine In Camberwell Junction

AMERICAN

• Baskin Robbins Ice Creamery | 743 Burke Rd

• Chargrill Charlies | 10 Prospect Hill Rd

• East of Everything | 72 Auburn Pde

• Grill’d | 879 Burke Rd

MEXICAN

• La Cabra | 207 Camberwell Rd

MEDITERRANEAN AND EUROPEAN

• Ambrosia Mediterranean | 221-223 Camberwell Rd

• Con Noi Italian Trattoria | 259 Camberwell Rd

• Fiorelli | 209 Camberwell Rd

• Franco-Belge | 9 Evans Place

• Gracie Greco | 536 Riversdale Rd

• Italy 1 | 823 Burke Rd

• Provence Artisan Bakers | 919 Burke Rd

• Six62 | 662 Burke Rd

INDIAN

• Camberwell Curry House | 509 Riversdale Rd

• Tandoori Den Camberwell | 261-263 Camberwell Rd

MIDDLE EASTERN

• Afghan Village | 923 Burke Rd

• Heritage Wall | 768 Burke Rd

• Rose’s Gozleme Kitchen | 519-525 Riversdale Rd

ASIAN

• Bamboe Indonesian Restaurant | 656 Market Place

• Okra | 180 Camberwell Rd

• Roll’d | Shop 11, 829-833 Burke Rd

• Okami Japanese Restaurant | 762 Burke Rd

• Oushou Japanese Restaurant | 205 Camberwell Rd

• Miss Korea Kitchen and Grill | 845 Burke Rd

• Tao Dumplings | 1 Evans Place

• Tea House on Burke | 911-913 Burke Rd

MODERN AUSTRALIAN/FUSION

• Georges | 819 Burke Rd

• Infuse | 2 Burke Ave

• The Meat & Wine Co | 482 Riversdale Rd

• Young’s Wine Rooms | 227-229 Camberwell Rd

• My Other Brother (MOB) | Rear, 586 Burke Rd

These are just a few of the eateries in Camberwell Junction. Find a full list of eateries at: camberwellshopping.com.au