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Klae

Klae Klae is an Asian restaurant located on Swan Street that prides itself on providing a high-end dining experience with effortless and casual service. The restaurant's locally-focused menu includes fan favorites such as the Master stock lamb ribs, wok-fried egg tofu with cauliflower crumble, and Kung pao crispy whole snapper. Klae also offers exclusive seasonal specials, including their recent Mother's Day promotion. Enjoy a long lunch, dinner or drinks in the restaurant's beautiful velvet booths or catch up with friends over some epic cocktails crafted by their talented bartender Agatha.
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Meet Shine– the powerhouse behind Kekou & Klae. She’s witty, charismatic, and effortlessly makes every guest feel at hom...
14/02/2025

Meet Shine– the powerhouse behind Kekou & Klae. She’s witty, charismatic, and effortlessly makes every guest feel at home. With a sharp eye for detail and a heart for hospitality, she ensures every service runs smoothly while bringing warmth and personality to the floor. Whether she’s sharing a laugh or taking care of the little things, she’s the reason so many of our guests keep coming back!

Hello 'Nana'! A concoction featuring bourbon, creme de Banana, pineapple, sesame syrup and aquafab.
12/02/2025

Hello 'Nana'! A concoction featuring bourbon, creme de Banana, pineapple, sesame syrup and aquafab.

The nights worth remembering! For private events, visit the link in bio.
10/02/2025

The nights worth remembering! For private events, visit the link in bio.

We're mixing up some magic at Klae! Mon-Wed: 5:30pm–late,Thurs–Fri 12pm–4:30pm & 5:30pm–late and Sat 5:30pm–late.
31/01/2025

We're mixing up some magic at Klae! Mon-Wed: 5:30pm–late,
Thurs–Fri 12pm–4:30pm & 5:30pm–late and Sat 5:30pm–late.

Cozy up on the week of Valentine's Day with our cherrywood-smoked chicken and bouncy egg noodles. bringing together toge...
30/01/2025

Cozy up on the week of Valentine's Day with our cherrywood-smoked chicken and bouncy egg noodles. bringing together together Cherrywood smoky chicken, tangy house-pickled shiitake, and fresh g*i lan for the perfect balance of flavours. Available from February 10th–15th.

We're so excited to be taking part in this years Richmond Urban Wine Walk this Saturday 1st February! How does it work y...
28/01/2025

We're so excited to be taking part in this years Richmond Urban Wine Walk this Saturday 1st February! How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to our incredible line-up of winemakers between 11am–1pm. Tickets can be purchased via Urban Wine Walk's link in bio!

Start your Klae experience with something a little unusual – Mapo egg tofu, broad bean typhoon shelter, prickly ash, cri...
24/01/2025

Start your Klae experience with something a little unusual – Mapo egg tofu, broad bean typhoon shelter, prickly ash, crispy tofu.

Our summer lineup. What would you like from the bar?
22/01/2025

Our summer lineup. What would you like from the bar?

There's no better drinking snack than our Klae fried chicken! Lathered in fermented sweet chilli sauce, cream and parmes...
21/01/2025

There's no better drinking snack than our Klae fried chicken! Lathered in fermented sweet chilli sauce, cream and parmesan.

Charred g*i lan, soy butter garlic dressing.
19/01/2025

Charred g*i lan, soy butter garlic dressing.

Join us this Sunday 19th January for a special fundraising event at Klae featuring DJ ! Every dollar raised will directl...
17/01/2025

Join us this Sunday 19th January for a special fundraising event at Klae featuring DJ ! Every dollar raised will directly support LAFD and American Red Cross in their ongoing efforts to help those affected by the Los Angeles fires. While we'll have limited food and drinks available for purchase, the focus is on coming together as a community to help LA rebuild. Your support, no matter how small, makes a real difference. Open to all Klae followers. Please RSVP via the link below.

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We're so close to the action of the Australian Open you might even hear the roar of the court from here!
14/01/2025

We're so close to the action of the Australian Open you might even hear the roar of the court from here!

Our first lunch service of the year commences today! In case you needed a refresher, we are open Monday–Wednesday: 5.30p...
08/01/2025

Our first lunch service of the year commences today! In case you needed a refresher, we are open Monday–Wednesday: 5.30pm–late. Thursday–Friday lunch 12pm–4:30 and dinner 5:30pm–late
and Saturday 5:30pm–late. Book via the link in bio.

Fresh or roasted? You pick for the summer time! Our fresh oysters are served with a Bloody Mary granita and the roasted,...
08/01/2025

Fresh or roasted? You pick for the summer time! Our fresh oysters are served with a Bloody Mary granita and the roasted, with chilli jam and lup chong crumble.

Whose joining us this evening for the first service of the year? We still have bookings available via the link in bio!
06/01/2025

Whose joining us this evening for the first service of the year? We still have bookings available via the link in bio!

We extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to all our guests! Thank you for your continued support, and we eagerl...
31/12/2024

We extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to all our guests! Thank you for your continued support, and we eagerly await the opportunity to create more unforgettable dining experiences with you in 2025. Bookings open from January 6th.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Wishing you all a safe holiday season filled with love, laughter, and of cour...
24/12/2024

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Wishing you all a safe holiday season filled with love, laughter, and of course, lots of memories! See you in 2025.

We might be closed until January 6th but you can still dream about our 'Princess Peach' cocktail! Mark your calendars fo...
23/12/2024

We might be closed until January 6th but you can still dream about our 'Princess Peach' cocktail! Mark your calendars for Klae's 2025 reopening. Bookings now open.

Traditional mapo tofu with broad bean typhoon shelter, Szechuan pepper and crispy beancurd. Last chance to dine with us ...
20/12/2024

Traditional mapo tofu with broad bean typhoon shelter, Szechuan pepper and crispy beancurd. Last chance to dine with us before our team takes a well deserved break Sunday 22nd.

Nothing is better paired to our food than a crisp glass of bubbles! Grown at the foothills of Mt Buffalo this Wood Park ...
19/12/2024

Nothing is better paired to our food than a crisp glass of bubbles! Grown at the foothills of Mt Buffalo this Wood Park Wines Prosecco captures the fresh and clean flavours which the Alpine Valley is renowned for. Order it before we finish trade for the year this Saturday!

The sweetest little bite-sized snack. Hiramasa kingfish tartare, tofu crackers, yuzu kosho, shio koji.
16/12/2024

The sweetest little bite-sized snack. Hiramasa kingfish tartare, tofu crackers, yuzu kosho, shio koji.

December drinks by the bar. Stop at one, we dare you...
13/12/2024

December drinks by the bar. Stop at one, we dare you...

Charred g*i lan. This high-heat cooking technique brings out the Chinese broccoli's natural sweetness while adding compl...
11/12/2024

Charred g*i lan. This high-heat cooking technique brings out the Chinese broccoli's natural sweetness while adding complex smoky notes and maintaining its vibrant jade color.

Klae's summer dessert – strawberry parfait, milk bingsu, yoghurt foam, meringue.
10/12/2024

Klae's summer dessert – strawberry parfait, milk bingsu, yoghurt foam, meringue.

Our contemporary cocktail list complements our unique menu. Ask our staff for recommendations when you next join us.
06/12/2024

Our contemporary cocktail list complements our unique menu. Ask our staff for recommendations when you next join us.

Experience a vibrant mosaic of Cantonese, Taiwanese and Korean flavours, presented in an innovative and approachable lun...
03/12/2024

Experience a vibrant mosaic of Cantonese, Taiwanese and Korean flavours, presented in an innovative and approachable lunchtime dining experience.

The menu features a combination of signature Klae dishes and exclusive lunchtime creations, all served on a tray and accompanied by a side of miso soup, kimchi and short-grain rice.

Our lunch service is available from 12 pm to 4.30 pm, Thursday & Friday.

Fennel millefeuille, zesty lemon ganache, and refreshing pineapple sorbet. Unusual? Yes. Unforgettable? Absolutely!
02/12/2024

Fennel millefeuille, zesty lemon ganache, and refreshing pineapple sorbet. Unusual? Yes. Unforgettable? Absolutely!

Last minute lunch bookings are available in the link in bio.
29/11/2024

Last minute lunch bookings are available in the link in bio.

Tender Hakka-style grilled pork belly with perfectly crisp skin, complemented by the smoky sweetness of charred pineappl...
27/11/2024

Tender Hakka-style grilled pork belly with perfectly crisp skin, complemented by the smoky sweetness of charred pineapple salsa and laying in a pool of bonito soy.

Address

95 Swan Street, Richmond
Melbourne, VIC
3121

To get to the Asian restaurant at Swan Street in Melbourne, you can take a train and get off at Richmond Station or a tram and alight at Lennox St/Swan St. If driving, there are several parking lots along Swan Street where you can park your vehicle.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 5pm - 11pm

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Watch as Head Chef Oak plates up his special Valentine’s dAY dessert - Vanilla chiffon, strawberry cream, lychee sorbet, white chocolate crumble. Available for one sweet week only, February 10th–15th.

Take a pancake, place a piece of our oolong tea smoked duck breast, a few condiments and a dollop of mandarin sauce on to it, then roll it up! The most authentic way to assemble this dish.

Trust us - it’s the ultimate combo! Crispy fried chicken and a refreshing beer or as Koreans would say 치맥 (chi-maek). Our twist features a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, topped with cream, Parmesan, and chives. Complete the experience with a cold beer from Fox Friday for a match made in heaven.

Oolong tea smoked duck breast w/ pancakes, mandarin sauce, condiments.  Experience our elevated take on classic Peking Duck, smoked with Oolong tea leaves over charcoal, imparting a unique, smoky flavour that enhances every bite.

Oysters two ways, the choice is all yours.   Fresh oysters w/ bloody mary granita, finger lime, shiso.  Roasted oysters w/ chilli jam, lup chong crumble.

A Swan St favourite for contemporary South-Asian cuisine and cocktails | KLAE

Want to add some excitement to your lunch routine? Join us at Klae every Thursday and Friday starting at 12pm and experience our new lunch menu.  This week's special features twice-cooked pressed lamb with a cumin glaze, accompanied by puffed wild rice and chimichurri. It also comes with a side of short grain rice, miso soup, pickled onion, nori and a spicy cucumber salad, all for $31.00.  And if you’re eager to kick off the weekend a bit early, enjoy $13 Pizzini wines and $10 pints from Fox Friday and Sailors Grave until 4pm.

Lunch plans tomorrow? Join us from 12pm every Thursday and Friday and experience the favourites from our new lunch menu. Chef Oak recommends trying the new cold ramen with smoked pulled beef, shoyu tare, burnt miso and caramelised onion crumb.  For those who are looking for an excuse not to head back to the office, we've got you covered with $13 Pizzini wines & $10 pints from Fox Friday and Sailors Grave.

Lunchtimes at Klae ✨ Our lunchtime menu is a vibrant mosaic of Cantonese, Taiwanese, and Korean flavours, condensed into an innovative and approachable lunchtime dining experience. All dishes are served on a tray and accompanied by a side of miso soup, kimchi and short-grain rice.  Available Thursday and Friday from 12pm.

Lunchtimes at Klae ✨ Our lunchtime menu is a vibrant mosaic of Cantonese, Taiwanese, and Korean flavours, condensed into an innovative and approachable lunchtime dining experience. All dishes are served on a tray and accompanied by a side of miso soup, kimchi and short-grain rice. Available Thursday and Friday from 12pm.

Introducing Lunchtimes at Klae ✨ A vibrant mosaic of Cantonese, Taiwanese, and Korean flavours, condensed into an innovative and approachable lunchtime dining experience. Our lunch menu is a combination of staple Klae dishes and exclusive lunchtime innovations. All dishes are served on an individual tray and accompanied by miso soup, kimchi, short-grain rice and other sides.  Not in a rush? Make it a long lunch and enjoy $13.00 glasses of and $10 pints from our mates at and .  Available from 12pm, Thursday to Saturday.

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Asian restaurants are known for their unique and diverse flavors, and Klae on Swan Street in Melbourne is no exception. This locally-focused Asian restaurant delivers a high-end product with effortless and casual service, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.

One of the standout features of Klae is their inventive cocktail menu. The Banoffee Martini, featuring Adelaide 78° Vodka, banana, hazelnut, Stachehouse coffee liqueur & cold drip, is a must-try. And don't miss out on the engraved ice in their cocktails - it's a special touch that sets Klae apart.

But it's not just about the drinks at Klae - the food is equally impressive. The sweet corn cheese croquette with tomato salsa and spicy butter corn is cheesy goodness that warms you from the inside out. And for those looking for something heartier, the Lotus leaf dish with smoked chicken, ginger rice, lotus seeds, and lup chong is the perfect winter warmer.

The cozy booths at Klae provide an intimate setting to enjoy your meal and drinks. And if you're lucky enough to snag one of these coveted spots, be sure to try the melt-in-your-mouth smoked spiced duck breast with red wine plum jus and charred leek.

Overall, Klae offers an unforgettable dining experience with its unique cocktails and delicious Asian-inspired dishes. Book your table now and indulge in all that this Swan Street gem has to offer!

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