Palms Restaurant (formerly Palms Food Court) in Syndal recreates the Asian food market experience under one glass-topped roof. It’s no surprise that the hawker stalls of Asia inspired this bustling, family run restaurant in Melbourne’s east, where dishes are ordered then cooked fresh at a variety of counters before being swiftly delivered to your table. For fans of Chinese, Malaysian or Indian cuisine, the menu options are limited only by the size of your appetite. Wonton soup, Malaysian style chicken cooked in tamarind sauce, goat masala (goat cooked with spices, onions, capsicum and tomatoes) or chappathis served with potato masala and a mixed vegetable curry are just a few of the many dishes that might be on offer.