Humble Rays is one of those cafés that sit squarely in the list of top and best brunch cafés to eat at in Melbourne.
Calling itself a staple in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Humble Rays is famous for its Asian-inspired comfort dishes.
We had brunch at Humble Rays right before visiting Melbourne Museum, which was in the vicinity.
What to eat at Humble Rays
I was quite blown away by Humble Rays’s diverse all-day menu – they had so many options, ranging from the usual brunch suspects to more filing dishes like congee. Almost every dish has an Asian twist to it, which also felt rather comforting for us with Asian-raised palates.
I opted for the Crabmeat Scramble (AUD 29) and my husband got the Salmon Okonomiyaki Benedict (AUD 26).
The Crabmeat Scramble seems to be immensely popular among diners at Humble Rays, and the description certainly sounded delicious! They put a spin on the basic scrambled eggs by adding crabmeat, coriander, spring onion, crispy shallot. Top it off with red chilli, chilli oil, and Sriracha mayo, with a side of crispy rice crackers. This gives get a fusion brunch that looks as good as it tastes.
I was initially a bit skeptical about the strong chilli flavours with my eggs and croissant, but it tasted much better than I thought! It paired very nicely with the mildly sweet crabmeat and I found myself wanting seconds after I finished it.
While the café offered many drink options (including Thai Milk Tea and matcha/hojicha lattes!), the one that really caught my eye was the Orange Espresso. I’ve enjoyed orange-flavoured coffees at a few coffee places and really wanted to give this a shot (pun fully intended).
I’m not sure if they used orange syrup or juice, though I’m guessing the former. It was very refreshing, though I half-regretted getting an iced option because the cold winter breeze kept blowing in whenever the doors opened.
Is it worth eating at Humble Rays?
Having seen the extensive Asian-inspired menu and having tried their food, I can clearly see why the place is packed with Asians. Many of them were tourists, but there were also quite a few locals.
I can see myself returning for brunch on my next trip to Melbourne, even if the museum isn’t on the itinerary! I’m excited to try their other dishes now that I’m not pregnant and can finally enjoy non-fully-cooked eggs haha.
If you love trying brunch with an Asian twist, this is the place to visit. I definitely recommend stopping here for brunch before spending the rest of the day at the museum – trust me, you’ll need the fuel for it!
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Address: 71 Bouverie St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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