Back in the office and looking for lunch? The city has so much to choose from, that we’ve enlisted MasterChef alumni and eating expert Nat Wolf to take us on a tour of her One and Only grab-and-go-tos.

Nat Wolf’s One and Only city lunch spots

Hareruya Pantry CBD

Hareruya Pantry CBD

House-made Japanese gelato, pastries, bento, onigiri, sando and drinks.

Mumchan Korean Deli

Mumchan Korean Deli

Family-run Korean, serving the best and most authentic Korean dishes you'll ever taste.

Little Rogue

Little Rogue

A small and welcoming cafe popular with local coffee lovers.

Heading out for dinner but spoilt for choice? In need of a top shopping recommendation?

Our city experts have you covered. We pressed MasterChef Judge Sofia Levin, Design Files founder Lucy Feagins, comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and chef Tom Sarafian to choose their One and Only in the City. A tough ask, but they’ve come through with the goods. Check out their picks below.

Sofia Levin's One and Only(s)

Embla

Embla

Casual wine bar and restaurant with an open-plan space and wood fire and grill.

Nana Thai Style Hotpot & BBQ

Nana Thai Style Hotpot & BBQ

Enjoy traditional Thai-style street food and barbecue.

Mandina Kitchen

Mandina Kitchen

Experience the taste of Yemen at Melbourne's first Yemeni restaurant.

Tom Sarafian’s One and Only(s)

Lee Ho Fook

Lee Ho Fook

Modern Chinese dining in rustic Duckboard Place.

Carlton Gardens

Carlton Gardens

A World Heritage Site known for its Victorian fountain and tree-lined avenues.

Caretaker's Cottage

Caretaker's Cottage

Smart drinks, top tunes and good times in a beautiful old cottage.

Lucy Feagins’ One and Only(s)

Craft Victoria

Craft Victoria

Craft is a leading centre for contemporary craft and design in Melbourne's city centre.

Alpha60

Alpha60

Concept store and exhibition space for the sophisticated and quirky Melbourne fashion label.

Hill of Content Bookshop

Hill of Content Bookshop

Hill of Content offers a broad and discerning range of books in a pleasant browsing environment.

Dilruk Jayasinha’s One and Only(s)

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Comedy

Discover stand up comedy shows and comedy clubs for the best laughs in Melbourne.

The League of Honest Coffee

The League of Honest Coffee

Single-origin coffees from around the world and some to take home.

Mr Hoppers

Mr Hoppers

Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and a variety of tasty and fresh hoppers.

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