Dessous

Thai Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Monday – Friday, 5pm – Late

Saturday – Sunday, 4pm – Late

03 9070 4939
info@dessous.com.au

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Located in the heart of the city on Flinders Lane, Dessous is a Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the basement of the historic Richard Allen & Son building.

An underground bar like no other. Old World decor meets a new wave of Thai-accented cuisine alongside signature cocktails.

The perfect subterranean spot to linger late. Perch at the long marble-topped bar or sink into a booth and enjoy an intimate space of moody shadows and lamplight, bright flavours and vibrant music.

Guided by Thai flavours and Australian seasonal ingredients, Chef Dan Sawansak’s menu offers something for all appetites, from punchy one-bite snacks to shared mains and elegant little desserts. Join us for cocktail specials, a sumptuous Chef’s set menu or late night snack menu featuring a few of our favourites — perfect indulgent finish to a long evening.

To drink? Our signature cocktails change with the seasons, complementing the food with a few surprise twists such as highlighting fresh and preserved produce from our farm, Common Ground Project. Sweet or savoury, boozy or booze-free, you’ll find something to enjoy with us. And we’re always happy to make you the classics on request.

On our wine list, you can always find a mix of approachable, fun wines and local producers alongside cult bottles and unfamiliar varietals. We like to change it up. Enjoy what you love or try something new.

Chef Dan Sawansak leads the kitchen, drawing on years of experience in restaurants in Melbourne and abroad. He spent five years at MoVida before travelling overseas and working in kitchens in Norway and Hong Kong. Upon returning to Melbourne, he took the position of head chef at Higher Ground and moved across to open Dessous in October 2019. Dan’s cooking style is inspired by his Thai upbringing and international travels, expressing his authentic identity and well-honed technique in every dish.

If you require an accessible entrance, please get in touch with us at info@dessous.com.au

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