Rock Sugar Melbourne

Rock Sugar Melbourne brings modern Thai fusion and tropical-leaning cocktails to South Yarra, with a restaurant and bar at 477 Malvern Road. Its food takes cues from Bangkok’s busy streets, Phi Phi Island and the playful energy of a Full Moon Party, while adding a distinctly contemporary approach. The venue describes its cooking as Thai with a twist, pairing bold flavours with a less traditional format rather than aiming for a strictly classic Thai menu.

There are several ways to order, from individual dishes and takeaway to set banquet options. The Feed Me Fun Size lets groups of two to nine build their own banquet, while larger evening tables are required to take the Feed Me Banquet, with children exempt from that arrangement. The published banquet menus include dishes such as Spencer Gulf Hiramasa kingfish with soy, citrus, green chilli and coriander; green curry with chicken breast and vegetables; 18-hour Angus beef pad see ew; Massaman curry with Angus beef; and lotus cheesecake with Biscoff cookies and warm salted caramel sauce. The site also features chilli crab bao, rocking lamington and pad see ew with Angus beef among its food offerings.

Drinks are a major part of the experience. Rock Sugar’s “rocktails” put a tropical spin on familiar cocktails, with the drinks list described as covering everything from dessert espressos and birthday shots to fairy floss martinis. There is also a selection of Australian wine, Asian beer, spirits and bubbles, along with full moon party buckets. Rocktail Hour runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and Saturday cocktail classes offer small groups the chance to learn how to make some of the venue’s signature cocktails with its mixologists.

The venue suits a range of occasions, including casual meals, celebrations, hens parties and team gatherings. Its private dining area can accommodate up to 30 people, and the site promotes it for functions and special events. Smaller groups can book cocktail classes online, while larger enquiries can be made directly. With dine-in, pickup and delivery available, Rock Sugar is an option for South Yarra locals after a lively Thai-inspired meal, a group banquet or a cocktail-focused afternoon.