Mussel Pot, Queen Victoria Market: Everyone loves mussel pot. Hearty broths meet sexy slightly ajar mussel shells. Absolutely go for the chilli coconut milk broth – this is so heartwarming on a cold rainy day. A local next to me came armed with his freshly baked golden brown baguette which he got from the market, to dunk into the broth. Come early too as tourists come in droves and you’ll be in a long line awaiting. #eatstylishtravelstylish

I visited The Mussel Pot at the Queen Victoria Market over a year ago and I kid you not I still think about these mussels regularly and every time I eat mussels! This was unexpectedly one of the best things I ate on my entire 2 week Australia trip!! I’m not even a big fan of mussels…. but at the market I noticed everyone was sitting at tables just eating mussels out of a big bowl? Such a random meal choice so figured it’s gotta be good. Went up to order and there were so many different options I just asked the guy working there what he recommends. He suggested the chili coconut mussels which was not the one I would have picked on my own but went with it. Oh my god these mussels changed my life LOL. They were SO big, plump, juicy, and packed with so much flavor!!! The chili coconut sauce almost reminded me a bit of a curry sauce, not very spicy and very flavorful and it was perfect to mop up with the yummy bread on top. It was so good I’m literally drooling writing this review a year later and I have not had any mussels that can even begin to compare!!!! If I get to visit Australia again I am 10000% hunting down this mussel food truck as soon as I get there!

Ordered the steamed white wine mussels ($16), which came with bread. The mussels were fresh and tasty, but the broth was quite watery, you could taste the seafood essence and wine, but it was very salty. It didn’t pair too well with the bread; if the broth were thicker, it might’ve worked better. I ended up sipping a bit like soup instead, but had to stop halfway because of the saltiness lol. Still, the mussels themselves were good and fresh! 🦪

Best mussels i've ever had, so tender fresh and flavourful! Have to order the chilli coconut cream mussels, not too spicy for non spice eaters and the sauce really elevated the mussels. I would not recommend the white wine cream mussels as the taste of the white wine is way too strong and it threw us off (though the chef was kind enough to recook it with more cream for us, appreciate it) Definitely will come back again for other flavours!

After visiting three times over the past few years to indulge in my favorite mussels, I’m happy to say the quality has remained consistently excellent. I first discovered this gem back in November 2021, right after the pandemic, tucked into a cozy corner of Queen Victoria Market. It’s a charming setup — almost like a street-style pull cart where the mussels are cooked fresh. Though there’s usually a short queue, the wait is only about 5–10 minutes. Seating is self-service, so it’s best to come with a friend — one can grab a table while the other queues for food. The menu offers several sauce options, and after trying most of them, I’d say the white wine version is my top pick — it brings out the natural flavor of the mussels beautifully. It is plump and juicy. The cheese option comes next, though it can be a bit rich. The spicy coconut cream base is perfect if you’re in the mood for something with an Asian twist. I found the red wine and chili base to be just average, while the steamed mussels were decent as well. The familiar auntie who was there only last 2 visits were not there today. Each pot is priced between $14–$19 and comes with one or two slices of bread. It’s a simple yet satisfying experience, especially if you grab a drink from one of the nearby stalls to enjoy alongside your mussels. Always a pleasure coming back here!