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The briny, fresh oysters are the undisputed star, celebrated for their pristine quality and perfect shucking. Overall, the market delivers a vibrant, no-fuss vibe where simple, top-tier seafood shines.
“This oyster is so fresh and sweet. It's amazing.”
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South Melbourne Market offers a vibrant array of iconic Australian foods, from sweet jam donuts and savory meat pies to fresh oysters and legendary dim sims.
Dishes mentioned
- Jam Donuts
Beef Meat Pie
I squeeze tomato sauce all over the top, pick it up, and take a massive bite — I'm actually hoping to burn my mouth. It's crispy, gooey, with beef in the center and tart tomato sauce inside. So wet and juicy, it collapses in my hand. The original beef with maybe some onions and light pepper is the best. This is the real deal Australian pie experience.
Sausage Roll
This sausage roll is absolutely packed full of sausage. It's heavy, warm, comforting, and meaty — a little bit mushy. The tomato sauce gives a nice acidity to the saltiness. It's really good, but the meat pie was my favorite.
Oysters
This oyster is so fresh and sweet. It's amazing.
Dim Sim (Steamed)
I season it with soy sauce and Sriracha. The wrapper is really thick, like a thick noodle wrapper — hearty. Inside is a giant meatball that's juicy, bouncy, and very smooth in texture. The white pepper and cabbage are in there. It's delicious, especially drenched in sauce. The original steamed is probably better, but you can't go wrong with either.
