Migrant Stories: A Food Walking Tour with @moneyandmouth

Melbourne's food scene is a story of migration, and this walk lets you taste it.

Join Australian South Asian Centre (ASAC) in collaboration with Ronja from @moneyandmouth for an evening wander through the Melbourne CBD's laneways, arcades and side streets, stopping at a handful of BIPOC and migrant-owned bars and restaurants.

At each stop, you'll enjoy a bite while hearing the stories behind them: who came, when, why, and how their culture - so much of it being food, cooking and hospitality - helped shape the city we know today.

Along the way, we'll explore the waves of migration that built Melbourne and Australia. You'll leave with a full stomach and a fresh way of seeing the city, and you may even discover a new regular spot.

This is a small-group experience, capped at 6 people, so there's room for conversation, listening, and a relaxed pace.

Details:

• Date: Thursday 3 December 2026

• Time: Meet at 5:45pm, wrap up around 9pm (3 hours)

• Meeting point: TBC

• What's included: A welcome cocktail / mocktail (all other drinks paid for by attendees on the night)

• Fitness level and accessibility: Easy walking on mostly flat ground, with some sitting / standing at venues. There may be some crowds to walk through as well as traffic noise.

• Price: $100 per person

Good to know:

• This is an after-work event, so come hungry (but not hangry)! Portions are designed to add up to a full meal.

• Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies when you register, including if you won't be drinking alcohol, and we'll do our best to accommodate.

• Some venues may be bars, so adults only. Non-alcoholic options will be available.

• The tour runs rain, hail or shine - so bring a jacket or umbrella if the weather seems unsettled. In case of extreme heat however, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled :)

• Please arrange your own safe transport home.

Please note, refunds are not available to support our planning and making sure we get paid too! Once the event is sold out - a waitlist is active and will automatically notify you if someone cancels.

We may have a photographer or content creator on the tour, capturing the gathering to share across our social media. By registering you consent to ASAC and @moneyandmouth using the photos and / or videos we capture across our social media, newsletter and other digital channels.