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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FOOD

OYSTER, GALANGAL MIGNONETTE – 6.5 EA

COMMON GROUND PROJECT SEASONAL RAW VEGETABLE, COCONUT RELISH – 10

TARO FRITTER, SALTED PLUM SAUCE – 8

PICKLED SPRING BAY MUSSELS, CHILLI COD ROE, CRISPS – 12

POTATO ROSTI, LARB SPICED TUNA TARTARE – 12

SPANNER CRAB DONUT, SRIRACHA, SALMON CAVIAR – 20

SCALLOP SANDO, LIME MAYO – 12

FRIED BARRAMUNDI COLLAR, SPICY HERB SALAD – 20

ROASTED BONE MARROW, STICKY RICE, THAI HERBS – 28

CHAR-GRILLED SQUID, SAMBAL, SALTED EGG AIOLI, POTATO BREAD – 30

LOCAL WILD MUSHROOMS, COCONUT AND GALANGAL BROTH – 28

CURRY OF MINCED DUCK, EGGPLANT, GINGER – 32

BAKED VERMICELLI NOODLES, KING PRAWNS, PORK BELLY – 45

200g FLINDERS ISLAND DRY-AGED RUMP, GRILLED CHILLI RELISH, THAI SALAD – 42

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, OYSTER SAUCE, GARLIC – 15

MIXED TOMATO SALAD, SPICED TOMATO DRESSING, THAI BASIL – 15

WOOD ROAST EGGPLANT, MINT, PALM SUGAR DRESSING – 18

JASMINE RICE – 5

YOGHURT MOUSSE, PASSIONFRUIT CARAMEL – 13

BANANA IN BRANDY, TURMERIC SYRUP, COCONUT SORBET, PEANUTS – 15

COCONUT STICKY RICE, SEASONAL FRUIT – 15

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One Night In Bangkok | FEB 8th | 7PM – Late

Join us this Sunday, 8th Februrary for an exclusive bar takeover with Bangkok’s cocktail powerhouse TK Thirawat from ABar Rooftop.

TK’s expertise has been recognised across Asia’s 50 Best–listed venues. Currently overseeing Marriott Bangkok’s prestigious ABar, home to the city’s most extensive gin list.

In collaboration with The Mulberry Group’s very own Kayla Saito, and supported by Saint Felix Distillery, together, they’ll be shaking up a curated list of Thai-inspired cocktails using a mix of local Melbourne ingredients and ingredients TK brings from Thailand.

The night is set to a live DJ, bringing late-night energy to the bar as cocktails flow.

Limited availability — bookings recommended.

BOOKINGS

Valentine’s Day

For those who don’t want the night to end too soon.

Settle into one of our most coveted tables for 2.5 hours, be welcomed with a glass of Champagne, and enjoy our Valentine’s menu at a slower, more indulgent pace — low-lit, late-night, and just a little decadent.

$115 per person. Very limited tables available.

Crying Tiger Steak Night

Dry-aged hanger steak, Jeow Bong Relish & Thai Herb Salad
with sticky rice

$29
Every Wednesday
5pm – 9pm

200g of Flinders Island dry-aged rump steak, smashed with a marinade and cooked over fire until perfectly pink and thick-cut sliced. Served with Jeow Bong & coriander relishes and a Thai herb salad with sticky rice.

Stack a slice on some rice, smear the relish and freshen up with the herb salad.

Make a party of it:

Sides $8 (serves two)

– Green Papaya & Tomato Salad
– Grilled Banana Peppers with Oyster Sauce & Black Vinegar
– Thai Fries with Larb Salt

Cocktail

– Thai spiced Negroni

Book online for up to 6 guests
Email us for larger groups

Walk-ins always welcome.

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