Let's face it, lunch tastes better when someone else makes it. Whether you're escaping the office, catching up with friends or simply looking for a midweek meal that won't blow the budget, South Bank is serving up plenty of reasons to step away from your desk. From Mediterranean gyros and Lebanese wraps to bottomless cheeseburgers and $12 pides, these are the lunch specials worth knowing about.

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Azure - $25 Gyros Lunch
Your weekday lunch plans just got a whole lot easier. Available weekdays from 11.30am to 3pm, choose from chicken, lamb or halloumi gyros, all wrapped in toasted pita with fresh salad, house-made tzatziki and served with a side of crispy chips for just $25. Better yet, it's available to dine in or takeaway, making it the perfect excuse to level up your lunch break. Book here.

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Barbossa - $21 Trio of Tacos
Available daily from 11.30am to 5pm throughout July, create your perfect trio by mixing and matching fried chicken, beer battered fish and grilled halloumi tacos for just $21. Whether you're sneaking away for a weekday lunch or refuelling after a morning exploring South Bank, this one's worth getting around. Book here.

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Ahmet's - $12 Pides
Mondays and Tuesdays just got a whole lot tastier with Ahmet's $12 pides. Think soft, pillowy Turkish bread topped with your choice of eight mouth-watering toppings, freshly baked and packed with flavour. It's the perfect excuse to skip the leftovers and make this your new weekly lunch tradition. Book here.

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Ma Pa Me - $18 Lunch Menu
When it comes to value, Ma Pa Me is hard to beat. Available daily until 2.30pm (excluding public holidays), the $18 lunch menu features favourites including pad thai, coconut chicken salad, nasi goreng and tofu yellow curry. Most dishes can be made vegetarian, and if you're after something extra, simply add chicken or prawns. Book here.

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Tippler's Tap - Monday Sando Day
Mondays are looking a lot better thanks to Tippler's Tap. Choose between a pulled pork sando for $15 or a loaded beef brisket sando for $20, both packed with flavour and served all day. It's exactly the kind of lunch you'll look forward to at the start of the week. Book here.

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Vici - $35 Weekday Lunch
Swap your desk for an Italian feast at Vici. From Monday to Friday between 12pm and 3pm, enjoy any pizza or pasta from the menu, paired with your choice of tap beer, wine of the day or soft drink for just $35. Long lunch energy, without the long lunch price tag. Book here.

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Brooklyn Depot - Bottomless Cheeseburgers
Burger lovers, this one's for you. Every Tuesday, Brooklyn Depot is serving up bottomless classic cheeseburgers for $29.99, featuring smashed beef patties, American cheese and signature Depot sauce on a soft milk bun. Add unlimited fries for $9.99 or upgrade to any burger on the menu for an extra $20. Just remember to bring your appetite. Book here.

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Baba Ganouj - Lunch From $18
Baba Ganouj is bringing the flavours of Lebanon to your lunch break with weekday specials from just $18. Available Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 3pm, choose from chicken, lamb or mixed shawarma wraps, falafel, halloumi, kafta or garlic chicken wraps, all made fresh to order. If you're after something more substantial, the menu also features a selection of the restaurant's signature plates. Book here.

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