Rice Paper Scissors
A buzzy Southeast Asian street-food restaurant on Fitzroy's Brunswick Street, rated 4.6 across more than 2,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rice Paper Scissors sits on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north strips. Serving Southeast Asian street food in a lively, hawker-inspired style, it's built a strong following with the kind of bold, share-friendly flavours and buzzy atmosphere that fit Fitzroy's energetic mood perfectly.
The appeal is that combination of vibrant, flavour-packed street-food-style cooking and a fun, sociable setting, ideal for a group dinner, drinks or a casual night out. In a suburb packed with dining options, building a loyal following speaks to a place that delivers on both the food and the experience.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,000 reviews, it's clearly resonating with the Fitzroy crowd. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Brunswick Street restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a livelier night out in the inner north.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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