Araliya and Mrs Hopper St Kilda

Best Known For

Araliya: Jaggery beef – braised grass fed ox cheek, Jaggery, roasted coconut and cardamom. Mrs Hopper: Devilled calamari hopper, with mango, lime, chilli and paprika.

Trendy St Kilda restaurant Araliya has found perfect company sharing a space with Sri Lankan street food venue Mrs Hopper. Still refined, respected and an institution on Fitzroy Street, Araliya now has a neighbour – Mrs Hopper is a little louder, loves cocktails and eating with her hands – but walk on through and find her best mate as locals have always known them. Hang around the front for short eats and street style hoppers such as confit duck, pickled pineapple and chilli, paired with a tantalising cocktail; or take a seat at Araliya's stunning bar and dining room to feast the eyes and tastebuds on a menu dishing up delicacies such as twice cooked free range pork belly, with tamarind, black pepper, rockmelon and pickled papaya. For a sweet finish, try coconut crepe cigars and ice cream.