The My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2025 cast made their way around Australia, and each team is cooked their own Instant Restaurants for the rest of the group.
In the first two rounds of the Instant Restaurants, the teams served a three-course meal, which was scored by the fellow contestants and MKR judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge. Then, in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round, the contestants were tasked with cooking two entrees, mains and desserts.
The six teams of contestants gave an overall score out of 10 for all of the meals prepared, as did judges Manu and Colin.
All three rounds of the Instant Restaurants have been completed. In the first, Mel and Jacinta received the lowest score, so they were eliminated from the competition. Because Justin, Will, and Anne and Maree received the two highest scores, they were exempt from participating in round two.
The second Instant Restaurant round saw Maria and Bailey, Michael and Rielli and Lol and Lil joined by three new teams dubbed the Gatecrashers. It was Gatecrashers Danielle and Marko who topped the scoreboard, and Amy and Lara were eliminated.
After that, the remaining contestants battled it out in Kitchen HQ, and Anne and Maree and Michael and Rielli were sent home, before the rest of the competitors headed off for the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
In the final Instant Restaurant round, Mark and Tan were eliminated, which meant that Justin and Will, Lol and Lil, Danielle and Marko and Maria and Bailey became the official semi-finalists.
Here’s where the MKR scoreboard finished off.
The Overall MKR 2025 Leaderboard for the Ultimate Instant Restaurants
- Justin and Will – 75 out of 100
- Lol and Lil – 68 out of 100
- Maria and Bailey – 64 out of 100
- Danielle and Marko – 62 out of 100
- Mark and Tan – 56 out of 100 – eliminated
Justin and Will
The Ultimate Instant Restaurant round marked Justin and Will’s second time touring the country for MKR, after they skipped the second round thanks to their top score in the first.
Once again, the boys were the first team off the rank for this round, welcoming the remaining contestants to their Sydney home.
Justin and Will set the bar high, with two tens from Manu for their Ouma’s Seafood Hotpot and Paris-Brest with Pistachio Crème, and then ended up with an impressive overall score of 75 out of 100.
Guest Teams scores: 29/40
Manu’s scores: 26/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2025 Ultimate Restaurant leaderboard score: 75/100
Lol and Lil
Lol and Lil started off their third Instant Restaurant strong with an entree of French Onion Soup and Fried Chicken Bao Buns, which impressed Colin and Manu.
However, their main was a major letdown. They served up Rotisserie Chicken Gyros with Pickled Red Onions and Tzatziki and Beef Bulgogi Egg Net, which received criticism from both their fellow contestants and the judges.
The besties from Logan redeemed themselves with their desserts ofChai Poached Pear with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Raspberry and Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Coulis. But, it was only enough to give them a mediocre overall score of 68 out of 100.
Guest Teams scores: 26/40
Manu’s scores: 20/30
Colin’s scores: 22/30
Overall MKR 2025 Ultimate Restaurant leaderboard score: 68/100
Danielle and Marko
Frontrunners Marko and Danielle took a fall from grace during the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. They scored just 62 out of 100, landing at the bottom of the leaderboard and at risk of elimination.
The menu was ambitious and creative: Asian Scotch Fillet Taco with Slaw and Cevapi and Ajvar on Pita for entrée, mains of Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Honey-Roasted Carrots and Tzatziki and Tamarind and Chilli Lime Snapper with Cajun sauce and Sweet Potato Mash. For dessert, they served Coconut and Lime Panna Cotta with Cookie Crumble and Hong Kong Egg Tart.
After receiving the scores, Danielle was visibly upset, wiping away tears and saying, “We’re super disappointed in ourselves.”
Guest Teams scores: 25/40
Manu’s scores: 17/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2025 Ultimate Restaurant leaderboard score: 62/100
Maria and Bailey
At their third Instant Restaurant, Maria and Bailey served Octopus with Fava and Spicy Salsa Verde, as well as Feta Gnocchi with Prawn Bisque, Pepper Cream, and Ouzo Gel for entree.
For their main, they dished up Barramundi with Potato Scales, Mediterranean Vegetables and Lemon Velouté, and Scotch Fillet with Red Wine Jus and Potato Terrine, and for dessert, they made a warm Pistachio Cookie with Praline and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and Pavlova with Earl Grey Ganache, Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Coulis.
Guest Teams scores: 26/40
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 19/30
Overall MKR 2025 Ultimate Restaurant leaderboard score: 64/100
Mark and Tan – Eliminated
Mark and Tan were the final team to cook in the Ultimate Restaurant round, meaning that if they didn’t score higher than Marko and Danielle’s 62 out of 100, they would be eliminated. Unfortunately for them, that’s exactly what happened.
The friends from South Australia got off to a strong start with the entree of Pork and Prawn Dumplings with Thai Red Curry Sauce and Tuna Tartare with Fried Seaweed Crisps which recieved two eights from the judges.
But, their main Pad See Ew with Grilled Steak and the Pan-Seared Duck with Chilli Orange Sauce let them down, as did their undercooked Boozy Bitter Orange Steamed Puddings and an overbaked Thai Milk Tea Tart.
In the end, Mark and Tan recieved a score of 56 out of 100, and they were eliminated from the competition.
The Overall MKR 2025 Leaderboard for round two
- Danielle and Marko – 84 out of 110
- Mark and Tan – 80 out of 110
- Michael and Rielli – 72 out of 110
- Lol and Lil – 69 out of 110
- Maria and Bailey – 62 out of 110
- Amy and Lara – 58 out of 110 – eliminated
Amy and Lara – Eliminated
Amy and Lara were the last team to cook, and they kicked off their Instant Restaurant Only Pans with a ceviche featuring pork belly and peanut relish, which Manu loved and Colin described as a “flavour explosion”.
It was surf and turf with an eye fillet, lobster and truffle mash, which Manu called a “little bit of a disaster”, pointing out that the beef wasn’t “done properly” and that there was a lack of seasoning. Colin said his lobster was undercooked and their mash was underworked.
However, things picked up again with their dessert of white chocolate and passionfruit cheesecake, which was quite well received by both judges.
However, it wasn’t enough to get Amy and Lara over the line; they ultimately finished with a total score of 58, which meant they were eliminated from the competition.
Guest Teams scores: 26/50
Manu’s scores: 17/30
Colin’s scores: 15/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 58/110
Michael and Rielli
The pressure was on for Michael and Rielli at their second Instant Restaurant, after grilling the teams over their dishes all week long.
And, they didn’t drop the ball, scoring a respectable 72 out of 110. While the couple received a relatively high score of 46 out of 60 from the judges, the guest teams were much harsher, awarding them just 26 out of 50.
Michael and Rielli made a Confit Duck Tart with Caramelised Onion for entrée, a Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Rack with Leek Purée and smashed, crispy potatoes for main and a Paris-Brest with hazelnut praline cream for dessert.
Guest Teams scores: 26/50
Manu’s scores: 24/30
Colin’s scores: 22/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 72/110
Lol and Lil
Lol and Lil upped their score at their second Instand Restaurant, and while it was nowhere near enough to put them at the top of the leaderboard, they didn’t land in last place.
For their entree, they made Pan-Seared Scallops, it was Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli for main, and a Lamington with a twist for dessert.
Colin and Manu were most impressed with their main, which landed them an eight from each judge. However, their dessert slightly missed the mark, with Manu noting that the base was dry and Colin saying it was too thick and detracted from the dish.
Guest Teams scores: 29/50
Manu’s scores: 20/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 69/110
Mark and Tan
Mark and Tan had a successful night at their first Instant Restaurant, whipping up Grilled Octopus with Thai-style Chimichurri for an entree, Chicken Khao Soi for the main, and Passionfruit Crème Brûlée for dessert.
The judges were taken with both the entree and main, with Colin and Manu both awarding a nine and a ten, respectively. However, the dessert let the men down slightly earning a a six from Colin and a five from Manu.
While Mark and Tan finished up with an impressive score of 80, they weren’t able to top the leaderboard and Danielle and Marko remained in first place.
Guest Teams scores: 31/50
Manu’s scores: 25/30
Colin’s scores: 24/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 80/110
Maria and Bailey
For the second round of MKR 2025’s Instant Restaurants, Maria and Bailey started with a Moussaka as their entrée. The judges weren’t overly impressed, with Manu saying that while the technique was fantastic, the flavours were lacking.
They prepared a Sou Vide Chicken Skewer with Salsa Verde for their main, which received a five from Colin and seven from Manu.
Maria and Bailey finished off with a Dulce De Leche with Chocolate Whiskey and Pear and Caramel Sorbet. Manu said the pear sorbet was “gorgeous,” but the dulce de leche’s flavour was overpowered.
Guest Teams scores: 28/50
Manu’s scores: 17/30
Colin’s scores: 17/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 62/110
Danielle and Marko
Danielle and Marko whipped up a Spicy Ahi Tuna on Crispy Rice for an entree, which Manu and Colin loved. They carried on their successful streak with their main on Pork Belly with Noodles, with Manu saying the pork was “done amazingly” and Colin adding that it “put a smile” on his face.
For dessert, the couple served Miso Brownies with Sesame Ice Cream and Miso Caramel Sauce, which, unsurprisingly, the judges loved, too.
Danielle and Marko received an overall score of 84, higher than any score from the first round.
Guest Teams scores: 34/50
Manu’s scores: 24/30
Colin’s scores: 26/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 84/110
The Overall MKR 2025 Leaderboard for round one
- Justin and Will – 79 out of 110
- Anne and Maree – 78 out of 110
- Maria and Bailey – 68 out of 110
- Michael and Rielli – 65 out of 110
- Lol and Lil– 64 out of 110
- Mel and Jacinta – 50 out of 110 – eliminated
Individual scores for the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round
Mel and Jacinta – Eliminated
It was a tough night for Jacinta and Mel. Their dishes were criticised by both the judges and their fellow contestants before they were informed that they had been eliminated from the competition.
Their entree of Bang Bang Cauliflower with Spiced Cashew Sauce and Pickled Cucumber was their strongest, with both judges noting that they loved the flavour combination.
Their main of Braised Beef with Black Rice, Lime and Corn Salad and Coconut Roti was critiqued by Manu, who said there were some “really dry pieces of beef”, with Colin adding that it was burnt on top.
Their dessert of Tofu Mocha Mousse with Coffee Liqueur and Coconut Sauce came out even weaker, receiving a three from both Colin and Manu. Colin called the texture a brick-like and pointed out that “you should not be able to stand a spoon in mousse.”
Their overall score of 50 put them much lower than Lol and Lil, who were sitting at the bottom of the leaderboard before Jacinta and Mel’s Instant Restaurant, and they were sent home.
Guest Teams scores: 22/50
Manu’s scores: 14/30
Colin’s scores: 14/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 50/110
Justin and Will
Justin and Will were the first team off the block on MKR 2025. They served up a heartfelt menu to set a strong culinary tone at their Instant Restaurant Tropic Like It’s Hot.
They served Ota Ika (Ceviche) with Taro crisps for entrée, Red Duck Curry with Coconut Rice for main, and Cape Malay Koeksister (South African fried doughnut) with spice syrup for dessert.
Their standout dish was their main, which impressed both judges and the other teams. Manu called it a “wonderful, ballsy curry”, and Colin said it was “near perfect,” though the undercooked rice let them down.
Guest Teams scores: 37/50
Manu’s scores: 21/30
Colin’s scores: 21/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 79/110
Anne and Maree
Mother-daughter duo Anne and Maree headed into the kitchen for their Instant Restaurant with their secret weapon – Yia-yia’s treasured handwritten recipe book passed down through generations.
The judges loved the entrée of Chargrilled Octopus with Spanakorizo. However, they said their main dish, Chicken and Lamb Souvlakia with Pita and Tzatziki, was flavourful but didn’t hit the mark technically.
The dessert of Orange Semolina Cake with Chocolate and Candied Orange held deep sentimental value, as it was one of the first recipes Anne’s mother taught her.
Despite getting a higher score from the judges than Justin and Will, the guest teams score left them sitting lower on the leaderboard.
Guest Teams scores: 34/50
Manu’s scores: 22/30
Colin’s scores: 22/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 78/110
Michael and Rielli
Michael and Rielli sent shockwaves through the competition when they served up a main meal of Buttered Beef Tongue with Braised Cabbage and Potato Straws to the group, which notably included one vegan.
For their entree, they opted for Beetroot and Feta Cheesecake and a Raspberry Gel with Chocolate Mousse Dome for dessert.
Colin was impressed with the cook on the beef tongue but thought that the main’s garnish and lack of sauce let the dish down. Manu loved the dessert and said it was a “great finish”.
Guest Teams scores: 28/50
Manu’s scores: 18/30
Colin’s scores: 19/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 65/110
Lol and Lil
Lol and Lil launched their Instant Restaurant, Sugar, Spice and Everything, with their usual upbeat attitude. But not everything went to plan.
The judges deemed the prawns in their entree of Grilled Prawn and Mango Tortilla Bites undercooked, and the pastry in their hearty Chicken and Leek Pot Pie was burnt.
Fortunately, their dessert of Lemon Meringue Pie was a standout, which both judges enjoyed. However, it wasn’t enough to get them a strong score, and Lol and Lil ranked last on the leaderboard, with only Mel and Jacinta left to cook.
Guest Teams scores: 27/50
Manu’s scores: 18/30
Colin’s scores: 19/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 64/110
Maria and Bailey
Maria and Bailey had high expectations for their Instant Restaurant, Medusa. However, despite having an almost perfect entree of Spanakopita Raviolo with Feta Crème, Crispy Leek and Dill Oil, the rest of the night didn’t fare as well.
Their main was Citrus Beurre Blanc and Charred Leek, but Bailey forgot to add white wine to the sauce, resulting in a thick, unbalanced dish. Manu and Colin weren’t sure about their dessert of Citrus Panna Cotta either, with Colin calling it “odd and jarring”.
Guest Teams scores: 29/50
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2025 leaderboard score: 68/110
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