Westfield Doncaster opens new $30m rooftop dining precinct after coronavirus lockdown

A newly transformed $30 million rooftop dining precinct is set to revive the atmosphere of a Westfield shopping centre in Melbourne's east following months of coronavirus lockdown.

The new precinct at Westfield Doncaster features a mix of 14 dining and dessert venues, including a burger joint, a pink pretzel store, handcrafted sushi and more.

Scentre Group regional centre experience manager Charlie Rimmer said the modern rooftop opened just in time for Melbourne's reopening after lockdown.

"Our vision was to curate a complete dining experience in Melbourne's east, as we know our local community is passionate about dining and eating out," he said.

"The rooftop precinct offers an elevated dining experience with a mix of restaurants, allowing family and friends to come together and share a meal."

The number one Okonomiyaki restaurant in Japan, Dohtonbori, will also open its second Australian restaurant at Westfield Doncaster.

"We are thrilled to be launching our fun all-you-can eat, do-it-yourself approach to Teppanyaki, transporting diners to the streets of Osaka, all while in Doncaster," spokesperson Hiroyuki Inaba said.

Retailers include:

• Betty's Burgers - traditional and gourmet burgers
• Augustus Gelatery - handcrafted gelato and sorbets
• Sushi Jiro - handcrafted sushi
• Little Bangkok Thai - authentic Thai cuisine
• Pocha Pocha - beer garden with Asian fusion cuisine
• Teaser Tea - tea creations
• Yeosin - authentic Korean BBQ style food
• Dohtonbori - cook your own Japanese food
• Pretzel - a pretzel institution
• Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar – Lanzhou cuisine
• TGI Fridays - American cuisine
• Secret Kitchen - Chinese cuisine
• Woodstock Pizzicheria - pizza (opening soon)
• The Sporting Globe - American cuisine (opening soon)