Vietnamese roots
Flavour comes first
Fresh herbs, balanced sauces and familiar Vietnamese ideas remain at the centre of the menu.
Vietnamese roots · Contemporary Richmond
Familiar flavours, Southeast Asian influences and a colourful Melbourne point of view.
Asian fusion Richmond
Paper Plate’s cooking begins with Vietnamese memory and moves confidently through the flavours of modern Southeast Asia.
Chef Quan Nguyen draws on the food of Vietnam’s old and modern streets, then brings those ideas into a relaxed Richmond dining room shaped by Melbourne produce and contemporary technique.
The result is not fusion for novelty’s sake. Every dish is built around balance, generosity and the simple pleasure of passing good food around the table.

Our point of view
Expect fragrant herbs, gentle heat, slow cooking and sauces with brightness and depth. Some dishes feel instantly familiar; others take a playful turn.
Together they form a menu designed for sharing—modern Vietnamese food with room for the wider Southeast Asian flavours that inspire our kitchen.
Find us on Bridge Road ↗Plan your visit
Choose a relaxed lunch, settle in for dinner or bring Paper Plate home.
Vietnamese roots
Fresh herbs, balanced sauces and familiar Vietnamese ideas remain at the centre of the menu.
Modern approach
Colourful produce and contemporary techniques bring something fresh to each shared table.
Dietary choices
Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available across the menu. Ask our team for guidance.
More from Paper Plate
Meet Paper Plate on Bridge Road in one of Melbourne’s best-known dining suburbs.
Join us Thursday to Sunday for a relaxed Vietnamese lunch.
Order Paper Plate online for pickup from our Richmond restaurant.