Atiyah

Atiyah is a Lebanese street food kiosk which opened in October last year in Fed Square. What makes Atiyah unique, is that it’s Australia’s first carbon neutral, off grid fast food spot. The food at Atiyah might be fast, but there’s no corners cut. The focus is on manakish (Lebanese flatbreads). They’re grilled to order and covered with fresh za’atar and seasonal produce. CBD foot traffic has been massively impacted by Melbourne’s lockdowns, and Atiyah is unintentionally partially hidden because of the metro tunnel construction work. Do pop by and say hi to Ben, and grab yourself some delicious food if you can. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll be supporting a truly innovative, family run business, and doing your bit for the environment.

Locations: Federation Square, 2 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: www.atiyah.life

Email: zero@atiyah.life

Tel: (03) 9119 4550

$ ($25 for two people)

Keki milk bar

Hangyul “Han” Oh was travelling in Seoul and finalising plans for Keki Milkbar, an eatery devoted to Japanese soufflé pancakes, when the world started to shut down. The tiny diner seats just 10 people at the moment, and the menu is literally short and sweet. A soufflé pancake is made with whipped egg whites. The end result is tall and fluffy, and more like a French soufflé than a flat hotcake. The idea for Keki Milkbar came from Ikseon-dong, a hip Seoul neighbourhood where on-trend shops and cafes occupy heritage buildings.

Locations: Shop 4/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: kekimilkbar.square.site 

Tel: 0492 090 609

$ ($25 for two people)