Why bring your lunch to work when some of Melbourne's top restaurants are slinging cheap lunch deals? Find the best spots to feast at lunchtime from as little as $15.

Best cheap restaurant lunch specials

Tonka

Try the Thali special with tandoori chicken or eggplant curry, dal & more. Tues-Fri, from 12pm-3pm.

Special offer

BKK

Try three different noodle dishes for $15 each, available 11.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday.

Special offer
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Last updated on Tue 17 Mar 2026

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