Melo Jia
Quiet confidence, home-style comfort, and no need to show off
Melo Jia feels like a small, modern take on Chinese home-style cooking, with a menu that leans into warmth and comfort more than spectacle. Think bowls, dumplings, stir-fry energy, and sauces that aim for balance rather than fireworks. It’s not trying to be the loudest room in town—it’s trying to feed us well.
What works is the simplicity: food that tastes like it has a point, portions that make sense, and a rhythm that encourages sharing without turning dinner into a project. It’s the kind of place where we stop analyzing halfway through because the table just starts eating. Nothing is screaming for attention, and that’s a compliment.
If there’s a downside, it’s that “subtle” can occasionally read as “safe” depending on what we order, so it’s worth leaning into the dishes that carry the most character. Overall, Melo Jia lands as dependable, calm, and genuinely pleasant—an easy place to return to when we want comfort and zero drama
Clean: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10
Food: 8.5/10
Wine: 7/10
Service: 8/10
The Experience: 8.5/10
Price: 45€/pax
