The best Fried rice in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

"A lovely dining experience overall. I booked through RuYi official website and received an instant confirmation. I requested a good seating area for..."

Hungry Diner

Vic

"I'm always wary of colleague recommendations for dumplings in the CBD so I've held out on going here for many years. Now I'm really kicking myself..."

Foodme

"I sometimes overwork restaurant and menu selection so was glad to just go with the flow for the night. Caught up with former work colleagues for a..."

Espy Eats

"This is definitely my favourite Chinese restaurant in China Town. Food is always amazing, there is hardly a wait and the prices are ultimately very..."

Vostok

"I happened to try this place because Shanghai Street Dumpling was closed. To my surprise, this place had some amazing dumplings which were worth the..."

Ryan Han

"They are as described. Juicy! The Xiao Long Bao are really good, delicate thin pastry, sweet juicy soup parcels. The place usually has a line..."

Sanlinhlam

"One of the most popular establishments down Chinatown, Juicy Bao serves Shanghai-style baos along with a list of other Chinese dishes. There’s..."

Stelly

"Busy restaurant with lines outside the door. Quick service and tasty dumplings! Xiao long bao is a winner. Their food is very tasty and with decent..."

Dine&market

"My boyfriend and I eat here once a week because we love it so much! The quality of the dishes, especially the xiao long bao, is to die for! It also..."

Nicole Gil

"Known for their great Shanghai Dumplings and they don’t dissapoint, however beware after about 8pm they run out of Pan Fried Dumplings which was..."

Chelsea Li

"The dumplings were very well made, fresh and bigger than a normal xiao long bap dumplings. Quiet cheap for what you get. Very fast speed..."

D36R4

"Amazing.It does not look like much and the queue outside the door is not really something I am normally into, but it is so worth..."

Wes Smuts

"I understand why everyone lines up now! Was very happy with the vegan options here, the dumplings are delicious and so are the gluten puffs...."

Veganaut

"Great dumpling place and other stuffs! My safe choice was the chicken and prawn dumplings, be it xiao long bao, steamed or pan fried. Other favorites..."

StepiiGM

"One of the best xiao long bao in CBD Melbourne.xiao long bao is my favorite and this restaurant has got delicious one that I’ve ever tried...."

Jula Sihapanya

"It was very crowded. The food was good. Staff were very cocky but maybe cause it was too crowded. Dumplings very good. Quick service as well...."

Sirisha Vijayakumar

"Fantastic dumplings, there was a small line outside but as we only needed table for a 2 we were seated right away. Once seated we were served and had..."

Daniel Aitken

"Was out wondering Chinatown and came across this place, we chose it because it was one of the only places that was really busy. We ordered off the..."

Jo

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered The traditional steamed Juicy Bao - Juicy... Great Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good value..."

MC

"Amazing food. Everything was absolutely perfect from entrees to mains. Without a doubt some of the best food I’ve ever had. Service was..."

Paul Clark

"Came here a few times a while back. Love the fried dumplings with soup inside which is so juicy. The chilli dumplings were okay. Also enjoyed the..."

Bear Noms

"Most juiciest little labours of love in this place. Other dishes were also just as tasty. Little wait to get a table but worth every minute!! Highly..."

LindaDiosa

"Excuse the messy noodle picture..it was too tempting to resist! the friend pork shreaded noodles was very flavorful so were their signature xiao lung..."

Emily

"The best dumplings ever! We visited Melbourne in January for our honeymoon, a quick search on google advised this was THE place to eat. We went there..."

Larrcoult123

"Chose this place on a whim while in Chinatown recently, waited 15 mins for a table. Took out order in the queue, and food started arriving as soon as..."

Scott Ferguson

"Juicy Bao is one of my favourite choices when I am after a cheap quality dumpling fix in the city. Their chilli oil wontons are spot on with their..."

David

"best bao in town. Spicy wontons are also really tasty. As usual, you have to be prepared for the whole China Town experience, which includes quick..."

Valina Whites

"I'll keep this short and sweet. The dumplings are fantastic, especially the Xiao Long Bao (perfect soup/skin) (some of the best in Melbourne, surely)..."

Sean Romero

"Had craving for xiao loong bau so decided to give Juicy Bao a try. Was pleasantly surprised the XLB was pretty good. I particularly liked the thin..."

Looster_Foodie

"Really like this place. My family and i used to go here quite a bit, we had a big obsession with dumplings for a while! Tasty, fast. Staff were often..."

Anna Kate

"Great big juicy quality dumplings at great prices. This restaurant was full of customers when we came in. The staffs were efficient and hardworking...."

Food Monster

"Seeking out for best juicy dumplings in town? Looking for a place to go for a date?Looking out for place with swift service?You got it..."

Hungry Food Bird

"Cheap, quick and tasty no fuss dumpling. Service was attentive as they move you through quickly but it was done with a smile. The menu was..."

Yume Yume

"You know its a great place to eat in Chinatown when there is a queue, everyone inside is eating the same thing- dumplings and tables are packed with..."

Split The Bill

"Juicy Bao as the name would suggest has some of the soupiest XLB in Melbourne, delicious pork broth in a well crafted package. Their pan fried..."

Mustard

"My go-to xiao long bao place. It provides quick, no-fuss service with affordable tasty food- it's not really a place to go to for ambience. There is..."

Ally

"UPDATEBack for more ... improvement, still value for money and the queue has grown longer too.Highlights were; Stir Fried Rice Cake..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"This place does great dumplings, I would highly recommend. The shanghai pork buns are tasty too, crispy on the bottom with a tasty pork filling. A..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Came here today with a friend just to have a quick lunch. I was expecting this place to be packed since we came at 12, but nope we were the first..."

Trancindy

"Juicy Bao doesn’t fail in satisfying some dumpling cravings. Though I’ve never tried out of their dumpling menu, I see many locals coming here to..."

Amanda Ng

"Can’t believe we live in the city and have not eaten here! Now at the top of the list for dumplings! Big, fresh, juicy and full of flavour. Chilli..."

Fiona

"I was longing for mabo tofu and this place did not disappoint. Giving you 5 star for delicious food and great ambience. If I can only suggest for..."

Midori Yukou Eugenio

"Came here with high expectations, especially with all the positive reviews, and they delivered! Their signature xiao long bao is one of the best..."

Potzz

"Good dumplings, service okay, reasonably priced. Decor nice. Got the pan fried pork and wombok dumplings, they give 3 dipping sauces - soya sauce,..."

Kerry Ho

"Awsome super flavours of Juicy Bao. Hands down best crab and pork dumplings ever... lives upto its name. Small queue on a thu night tells the story...."

Prateek Ghosh

"Vegetarian steamed dumplings 🥟 🥦 Pork Xiao long bao 🐖🥟 Okay quantity for the price but was expecting better dumplings from the reviews...."

sallyyypappa

"Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Bao. Over all, I like all food but Shanghai Pan fried juicy bao was my..."

Emma Han

Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant

88/100 (1825 ratings)

"Absolutely amazing place service was impeccable the food was delicious absolutely delicious would highly recommend this..."

Cherie Richardson

"Awesome dinner here last week... Did not disappoint. Great service also is now a fav place to eat when in Melbourne.. Will be..."

Tracey McNee

"Stumbled across this wee gem last night while having a night in the city. Not disappointed. Great service lovely wine and amazingly delicious food...."

Patricia O'Kane

"Best meal ever Peking duck was amazing Thanks everyone for the wonderful..."

Karen Mullins

"Very nice food. Had Lemon Chicken & Beef with seasoned Veges, with a large fried rice. Could not fault any of it, was delicious and will be back for..."

Robert Lymer

"Amazing food, fantastic service and they really welcome you and look enter your needs - great place and will be..."

Debbie Johns

"Amazing food, fantastic service. I let them know I had to be at the theatre in an hour and a half and the service was speedy and exactly everything..."

Melissa Pilch

"Great place definitely coming..."

Sandra Tomas

"Our annual visit , superb as usual we have been here many times and never..."

James Foley

"High standard of service. Best peking duck. Delicious jellyfish..."

Chantelle Chin-Salandanan

"5 of us had lunch . We ordered the lunch meeting banquet menu . The tables had crisp table cloths and were spaced well . Food was portioned and..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Came here for a work lunch, quiet enough to have a group meeting for 10ppl. Food was delicious, but catered towards non-Chinese diners so don’t..."

The Budget Luncher

"Haven’t been to this place for ages! I was told to order the Peking duck and lobster omelette to give a go and I did! Definitely one of the best..."

Priscillia

"Went here with my mum before a show and it definately didn't dissapoint. I ordered the lemon chicken and my mum ordered the sizzling beef with..."

Andrew

"Very friendly staff and the atmosphere was great. Great interior of this place and comfy! For starters we had chicken and mushroom soup. Was yum but..."

Leanne Dando

"Bamboo house was not a disappointment! I love the traditional chinese restaurant atmosphere of this place and the service was fantastic.The..."

Jayde

"Refined, delicious food and easy to see why Bamboo House is an institution. Whilst a little tired inside, overall it is leaning towards a fine dining..."

MelbourneMiss

"I would very rarely give a 5 star review, but our visit to Bamboo House was worth it! Let me get this out of the way; it is expensive, make no..."

MrCreosote

"This restaurant has been around for long time but have managed to keep it on the down low. They are on the high end of Chinese food restaurant, the..."

Debby

"We came here for our annual team lunch on the hottest day so far this summer. Fortunately the aircon was pumping and we were none the wiser of the..."

Espy Eats

"We come here every year for my colleagues birthday...and order pretty much the same things. We always have the very typical fare of fried rice,..."

Split The Bill

"Bamboo house is the absolute favourite, my old man has been going here for 30+ yearsMyself for 10+ yearsCan get a little noisy..."

Dave B.

"Amazing dining experience with the service to match. The pork dumplings were heavenly filled parcels with juicy tender pork. The duck pancakes were..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"Everything was so delicious especially the San Choy Bao and Crispy Duck pancakes. Yum! The service was fantastic, we mentioned we had Aladdin..."

J_cinta

"This place has that old school Chinese restaurant charm. White table cloths, round tables and a menu full of all your favourite dishes. Impeccable..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Always a wonderful experience here. Have both dined here for a function and with family, always enjoyable. Owner is absolutely lovely, and theres..."

Amant De La Nourriture

"Classy restaurant that provides great customer service. The staff is friendly and I must say the best peking duck in Melbourne! Enjoy a relax and..."

Mr Wong

"Pricey, not even that worth for $80/whole duckBut if the duck was $60 then its would be reasonableThe service is good and the restaurant..."

Duongcool1997

"Absolutely loved it! I finally have a favourite Chinese restaurant! We had plenty of food so perhaps it'll make your choice about..."

Nadia

"🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽We had one of the set menus ("Banquet Degustation") 🍚and we thought that it was really good. 👍🏽Fantastic quality of..."

TwoFatWogs

"The lamb cutlet was amazing, very well cooked with crunchy bread crumb coating. The shanghai marinated fish was a let down, the fish was a bit too..."

Michfish

"A bit on the pricy side but still a great restaurant with very delicious Chinese food. Peking duck is amazing every time. Service was great 10/10 and..."

Krishna Muppasaani

"Love this place! I think it has the best pecking duck! Dumplings are yum, food is of good quality! Great and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!!..."

CT

"Came here for a birthday and they really delivered. The waitress was one funny lady and provided bonus entertainment. They made sure we were all..."

Occasionalist

"Probably the best Chinese offering I have been to in Melbourne.The hardest choice is what to order, however the Peking Duck, Salt and..."

John Gee

"I enjoyed a group lunch, mid-week, at Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant. The courses were varied and the food was wonderful - both taste and..."

Lindsay

"My favourite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My top 2 dishes are Peking duck and the dumplings. The tables are set with white tablecloths so it's..."

EK

"Service was amazing at the start of our meal but seemed to get worse as the night went on. Good food but for the price and reputation of being one of..."

Cat Broadby

"“Craving some good quality Tea smoked duck with a side of Peking duck, we decided to go somewhere new. Bamboo house is a restaurant that has been..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"There are 7 of us and we ordered about 5 main dishes. Food was excellent - juicy Peking duck, chunky sweet and sour pork, chilli prawns, tou fu, veg..."

LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

"This is one of the better Cantonese restaurants in Chinatown. The food is refined and well presented and generally not as overpowered by sauces as..."

Richard

"Good food, ok service. Had dinner here last Friday in a group of 9. We had the set menu while some did order a la carte. The food was great - loved..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"Was brought here for my birthday. The food was great and the Peking duck doesn't disappoint. We were sat out of the main dining area which was a bit..."

Jesse

"Best Peking Duck. This is my favourite Chinese restaurant for its peking duck, pot stickers and sesame puffs. Always a special place to come to for..."

Mouse68

"This one was filled with duck meat too and the meat was really succulent. The..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"Bamboo House is amazing. Every dish was impeccable, as was the service and decor. The entire meal with rice and a glass of wine was only just over..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"A range of different Chinese restaurants, take-away outlets and other oriental cuisine line the extended walkways that make up Chinatown in..."

Sdk1806

"The menu is divided into Sichuan and Peking style dishes from the corresponding provinces in China, which made a pleasant change from all the..."

Let Me Feed You

"We’re very happy to report that Bamboo House is still a great Chinese restaurant. We’ll be back for the Tea Smoked Duck (served in steamed buns..."

Donny

"Far near the ends of Chinatown, you will find one of the restaurants whose food and also service has been recognised by many food critics. The..."

Thfdcmplx

"Excellent service from our waiter Jimmy, very attentive, also Andy was excellent.We enjoyed our food especially the combination pan fried..."

Jdlock

"Went for a banquet with a group of friends. The tea smoked duck was amazing, as were the xiao long bao. The staff and friendly and..."

Imojaune

"Best Chinese in Melbourne. Food is amazing and the best Peking Duck in town. The warm welcome and service from Ann and the staff completes the..."

Emilyjane

"Dear manager Ann, thank you for your excellent services . Will come back soon..."

Steven

"BEST PEKING DUCK IN MELBOURNE!!. I'll say it once.... and I'll say it again... best peking duck hands down!! ONLY GO HERE FOR THE PEKING DUCK......"

Vincent_phan86

"Can always count on the bamboo house. Bamboo House, would have to be one of my fav spots in Melbourne. Absolutely delicious food , with great..."

An

"Superb. We have been going to bamboo house since I was a small child and it has always been my favourite restaurant but we havent been since Robert..."

Kate Wisch

"We had a wonderful experience at Bamboo House. The staff were beyond exceptional offering friendly and attentive service. The dumplings are the best..."

Nice

"I went there a couple of weeks ago, the service was lovely, the food was amazing, it was very busy but I loved it! You must try..."

Hayley Karolz

"We chose Bamboo House based on reviews, and it was a good choice. We enjoyed the meal overall, but it didn't quite live up to the hype.We..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Awesome Restaurant. This has got to be one of the best places i've dine in Melbourne EVER! The service provided by Bamboo House and their staff is..."

Melvyn

"Amazing chinese restaurant. Went there for lunch, didn't expect much as i only want better dining environment than being pushed around in the crowd...."

Diner

"Thank you Anna!. We had a luncheon in the private room at Bamboo House yesterday and I just wanted to thank the staff and in particular Anna who was..."

Adelle_clements

"Amazing Peking duck. Food was all excellent and flavoursome, great quality. And good service! Definitely come..."

Nd28

"Well priced and tasty food. Great food and service! The duck was fantastic, really..."

Rnahlsy

"Fantastic Food. 15 of us for lunch visited Bamboo House for a corporate lunch, was fantastic. The Peking duck was wonderful and a real signature dish..."

Melza

"Good food, good service. The Peking Duck is excellent. Definitely..."

Prk

"Wonderful service, best ever Peking Duck , really enjoyed..."

Lindsay Walsh

"Fabulous!. Went to Bamboo House on Monday night while on holiday in Melbourne and just loved it. The staff were so friendly and attentive, we wanted..."

Kat

"9.5/10. I went to Bamboo House for lunch today with my boss and it was lovely, we had the sliced beef with ginger and vegetables which was very nice,..."

Laney M

"Best Peking duck in..."

Decs

"Nothing bad to say about bamboo house. The dishes were nice good but nothing spectacular. However the Peking duck is certainly a signature dish and I..."

Tinny Spice

"No bulls**t good Chinese. Bamboo House is a great example of sticking with what they do best and not changing facade to 'get with the times'. I..."

Gagwood

"Best dumplings and best peking duck that we've had in Melbourne. Put smiles on our bellies! Excellent service too. Can't wait to..."

Nic

"Dumplings are amazing, Waiters are hysterical " your eyes are bigger than your..."

AP

Christos Boukogiannis

"Yum!. Had an excellent night there! started off with some great dumplings and onion pancake! this was not the typical type found in some restaurants..."

Anthony

"Highly recommend the Peking Duck..."

Carley Ludlow

"We went to Bamboo House because a friend recommended us to go and I have to say that the food and service was amazing Oysters, fish and duck was all..."

Julian Ward

"Unbelievable great food, Unbelievable the best service I've ever had, 3 times now I've been here over 4 years ever time we come to Melbourne. We were..."

Stefan Jones

"Great food. Not too sweet or salty. Balance of flavour was perfect. Seafood wasn’t over cooked. Star of the evening definitely Peking..."

Benny Maison

"Went here for lunch with colleagues to celebrate some wins. Was really impressed with the..."

Koen Alexander

"They were very accommodating for our dietary requirements as my mum wouldn't eat fish and pork and duck. So we had the banquet menu and had some..."

Alex P.B

"The peking duck was amazing!! Would definitely visit again if I come to..."

Jason Li

"Ann is a Superstar, leading a fantastic team serving up the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Leans toward more of a western style which is not..."

Art Vanderlay

"Good Cantonese food in a upscaled environment. Recommend going for the garlic king prawns and steamed fish. Last but not least, we really like their..."

Jay Jay

Flower Drum

88/100 (3715 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."

Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola

"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."

Stuart Robinson

"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."

David Food Leasing

"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."

Nalia

"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."

Katie

"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."

LittleAsianGirl

"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."

Jenny McWren

"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."

Leo

"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."

RM

"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."

Debby

"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."

Alisha

"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."

Jasmine

"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."

Kim C

"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."

Noble Foodie

"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."

Tania

"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."

Priscillia

"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."

Le Wine Journey

"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."

StepiiGM

"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."

Tanya

"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."

Fussy Eater

"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."

Thunder8621

"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."

Georgia Sing

"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."

Johnny

"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."

John Carver

"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."

Oscar Lau

"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."

Ben Lee Kong

"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."

Look.its.sarah

"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."

FoodieGuru_770

"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."

Two Sheds

"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."

Flashfryer

"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."

TD

"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"

The Cheeky Chomper

"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."

Dumba

"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."

Alijargalb

"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."

Michfish

"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."

Lindsay Marriott

"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."

Jesskaar

"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."

Jolene Lim

"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."

Justsoph

"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."

Jen

"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."

Leanne Dando

"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."

Ben Carrington

"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."

Good Food = Happy Mood

"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."

Michael Daaboul

"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."

RoxyMaxwell

"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."

Little Man

"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."

Lucy Nguyen

"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."

Tassie Eleftheriou

"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."

An

"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."

Sneha Arora

"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."

Luciana Pinto

"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."

Paul Delaney

"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."

Gursharan Chana

"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Exquisite. Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."

Wedders

"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."

The New Fave

"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."

Foodie AC

"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."

Lanz

"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."

Carissa Lee

"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."

Julia Ye

"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."

Stan

"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."

Olahn Zaft

"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."

Caroline Beaney

"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."

Jit

"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."

Occasionalist

"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."

Hungry_One

"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."

Helen

"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."

Food Affair

"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."

TheBearReview

"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."

Food Comatose

"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."

Guzzling

"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."

Johanna

"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."

Restaurant Rescue

"You cant just go past Flower Drum. There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."

Gary Taylor

"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."

Missdelish

"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."

Terri

"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."

Polito

"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."

Chad

"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."

J88

"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."

Sarah O

"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."

MelbourneMiss

"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."

Tony

"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."

M.

"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."

Nestor Tsioustas

"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."

Lee Pownall

"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Our party was treated like royalty. The food was incredible too. Definitely a special..."

Rodger Reviewer

"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."

Hahappieats

"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."

Steven Shipley

"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."

Dave Zoogs

"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."

Melbourne Foodie

"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."

Antigone

"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."

C

"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."

Uberfrauline

"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."

NomNomNom

"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."

Heidi

"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."

HH24

"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."

F&K

"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."

Carla Kathleen

"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."

HungryPole

"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."

Silk_rr

"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."

Tyler Brown

"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."

Nelly

"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."

SN

"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."

Kevin

"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."

Erin Burke

"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."

Tales Of Rose

"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."

Michaela Foodie

"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."

Gtime

"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."

Natalie W

"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."

Sgue

"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."

Simmybear Eats

"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."

Nibblesforgiggles

"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."

Popcornandtoast

"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."

Lydiapebbles

"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."

Angel Khong

"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."

I Eat Therefore I Am

"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."

Jobe

"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."

Libby Margo

"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."

Peter Hugall

"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."

Chica_aus67

"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."

New 2 Bwick

"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."

Roy Burrows

"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."

Food 2 Run

"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."

Cmrickards

"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."

Ronnielui2003

"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."

Manmar

"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."

Christina Triantafyllou

"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."

Marvelous Mark

"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."

AL87

"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."

Lunchalot

"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."

Csebarber

"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."

Professor Pig

"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."

Bomber Boy

"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."

Stvar1

"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."

Cathprentice24

"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."

Bear Pollard

"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."

K C G

"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."

Igiveupitstoohard

"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."

Angela

"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."

Mark

"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."

Donm

"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."

Brunchisbest

"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."

Serrin

"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."

CC

"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."

Foodie

"Wow..."

Jackson Fletcher-Coon

"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."

Elsie The Cow

"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."

Woofman

"As always fabulous. Thank..."

JoeyKMB

"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."

Foodie13

"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."

Xiao Long Bao

"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."

Megsmoo

"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."

Mel

"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."

Melb Foodie

"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."

Marianna Di Gregorio

"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."

SuzieQ

"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."

Steph

"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."

Ryan

"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."

Jodes And Mike

"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."

Julie T

"Yep still the best cantonese in..."

Bridgethopkins

"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."

Samantha

"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."

Yummy Mummy

"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."

Bianca R.

"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."

Machiz

"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."

Food Lover

"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."

Jack Shaw

"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."

Katiza

"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."

Kim Black

"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."

Fair But Honest

"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."

Leonie Green

"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."

Lauren

"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."

Tammy Neilson

"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."

Rob

"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."

Alano

"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."

Food Critics Wife

"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."

Berbatov

"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."

Talychka

"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."

Byte

"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."

A Team

"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."

Will K

"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."

Louise

"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."

Socialite

"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."

Julian Shambles

"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."

Foodie_j

"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."

Sir Lunchalot

"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."

Gin

"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."

Narelle Grant

"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."

Dee

"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."

DB4SB

"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."

Tina Stojkovska

"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."

Terry O'Hanlon

"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."

Peter White

"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."

Christie Cathcart

"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."

U4128308

"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."

Hungry Princess

"Great service great food a great business still going..."

Hung Lo

"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."

Krishna Brannigan

"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."

Tastybits

"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."

Anonymous

"Great food & service. well worth the..."

Richie Hunt

"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."

Richard

"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."

Kong

"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."

Tiff

"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."

Dani Lindsay

"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."

Matthew Jackson

"Always a great meal, go the..."

Paul Tomkins

"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."

Stacey

"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."

Fat_kid

"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."

Racy_jacy

"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."

Stephen Sander

"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."

Steamrollersam

"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."

Jrgnsn_tjf

"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."

Heracles

"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."

DanielB

"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."

NK

"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."

Neil

"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."

Tony Parisi

"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."

Mike B

"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."

Jia

"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."

life

"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."

Joy Dala

"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."

Guru Gun

"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."

Nathan Coates

"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."

Melissa Trainor

"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."

Faye Mach-Phung

"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."

M So

Lee Ho Fook

88/100 (2907 ratings)

"Probably one of the best meals I've had in Melbourne in 3 years & that is saying something as I've worked my way around some of the absolute best...."

Bree Abell

"Amazing!! Beautiful and fresh flavours - the spicy lamb ribs melt in your mouth, the San Choy Bau has a yummy smokey flavour and the pumpkin ice..."

Trudy Gunning

"Wow - a fabulous restaurant and highly recommend. Thanks to Malcolm and all the staff who were so attentive and lots of fun. The food was amazing -..."

Christina Moloughney

"Great food and service and worth the expense. The noise level was comfortable and space between tables was..."

Mariam Hegarty

"The eggplant is to die for followed by the scallops and crispy chicken - very enjoyable..."

Rose Piper

"The waitress Annabel was exceptional and the food was beautiful, would highly..."

Debra Miller

"I'm usually not into fusion Chinese food, but it's done so well at Lee Ho Fook. Despite being totally packed and busy we had great service from all..."

Ron Choong

"We had a fab meal here on Saturday night. We weren't overly hungry and the selection of small to large share plates were perfect. The eggplant crips..."

Debbie Martin

"We new the moment we walked in from the incredible delicious aroma coming from the kitchen .. the food wouldn't disappoint.. nor the fab service and..."

Loretta Bonfieni

"Walking into the restaurant the aroma of sweet and spice tantalised. The amazing and surprising flavour and texture combinations were a pleasure to..."

Angela Stringer

"A new style chinese cuisine, Lee Ho Fook. Heard so much about them but never dined there. So we took advantage of the Melbourne Stage 4 lockdown, to..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Restaurante com uma comida Cantonese moderna. Muito inspiradora e um must visit sem dúvida. Voltaria..."

Gastronomicamenteincorrecto

"Came here for a birthday dinner. I’m not that much into fusion food as I think it’s really someone mixing and mashing things together. But I like..."

Secret Taster

"Best roast duck in Melbourne! Duck, Fujian crab fried rice and deep fried egg plants are definitely my 3 main things to order. They’ve got upstairs..."

Priscillia

"Just one word to say about tonight Lee Ho Fook dinner experience wowwwwwwwww.Really enjoyed all I am tried, pok Choi out of box. Hope they..."

Chef ASD

"Last night was an absolute treasure at Lee Ho Fook! They’ve mastered the art of new style Chinese - refreshing, and no watered-down Chinese food..."

Bigmelbappetite

"One of the most enjoyable dining experiences i've had, and even better was the plethora of vegetarian and vegan options available to choose from! I..."

The Hungry Vegan

"Great service, nice modern space. The lamb ribs are to die for but there’s a great selection for non meat eaters too. The first time we went with a..."

Jenny Colledge

"Dining upstairs with basic exposed brick décor and bar downstairs. The new sign above the door makes it easier to find, as the quirky neon sign..."

Hans Moleman

"Amazing modern Chinese cuisine. What can I say? Haven’t tasted modern Chinese food this good since having dinner at Billy Kwong in Sydney. You’ve..."

Eat This Eat That

"Outstanding Chinese food done for a contemporary palette in mind. Despite the contemporary twist, the food delivered on authentic Chinese flavours...."

Linda

"3.5 star ⭐️ I went with a friend to Lee Ho Fook for lunch today, as I have never tried this place which is just around the corner from where I..."

Piggyeatalot

"Really enjoyed a business lunch here today. Service and food was fantastic. Standouts for me were the eggplant chips (twice cooked) and the wagyu..."

Teddys99

"We came without a reservation on a Saturday night, upstairs was full be we got a little table downstairs. It was fine except for the terrible cold..."

I. D.

"The food is amazing. Love all the dishes. My favorite is the lamb ribs. JUICY and SOFT. The deep fried eggplant is sooo good. The organic tofu is..."

Pat Pimubol

"Loved everything about this place. Gorgeous venue, outstanding service, delicious food (we did the banquet with matching wines). Standout dish was..."

Ruth McMahaon

"We came for a friend’s birthday celebration. We had the table for 2 hrs and were reminded constantly that they needed the table back at a certain..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Modern Chinese place. My kind of favorite meal. The best was definitely the char siu pork jowl. Really nice cut of pork. Tender but still has a bite..."

Ferry Gondo

"The crispy eggplant dish is worth coming into town for … and getting off the metaphorical high horse when it comes to westernised Asian food...."

Dimsumforone

"Wonderfully attentive staff, the crispy-skin chicken was smoky and sweet and complex. Absolutely loved it. Kingfish dish was good but could have been..."

Elese

"Had lunch at the Good Luck Bar, which offers the simpler menu. Really good food! The best Dan Dan Noodles I’ve had in Melbourne! Balanced..."

Andrea

"This spot was on our radar for some time, but, we never got around to visiting until I happened to bump into one of the new additions to the..."

Gdayhowyagoin

"Great quality food and accommodating team. Would go back whenever want Chinese. The fried zucchini was delicious and the lamb ribs were out of this..."

Bachd3

"Down a dark alley we went to find this gem. I walked right past this little door that opens up to the bar then the restaurant upstairs. Very dimly..."

Mei

"Came here for dinner with my friend and we really enjoyed our visit. Firstly, we arrived a bit early so sat downstairs at the bar, and the bartender..."

Lisa Giles

"Very nice little place - in the middle of little alley, I have reviewed this place recently and it got deleted by zomato for no reason. Cosy..."

Jane B

"Came here on a weeknight with high expectations and the food did not disappoint. We started off with the smoked eel and two textures of tofu. The..."

Hangry Horace

"Ordered the crispy eggplant and it is the best eggplant I have ever had in my life. There for the vegan dishes and all of them were exquisitely..."

Delicious Doris

"Little, cosy restaurant in the heart of the CBD. Beautiful food (the duck was to die for!), friendly and accommodating staff, stylishly decorated..."

Eleonora Egidi

"Loved my night out here. Let me tell you why you should come in for your Asian fix...1. Impeccable service. The manager will do everything in..."

TheBearReview

"My favourite Asian/fusion restaurant in Melbourne if not the world. The chef even keeps up with food trends in HK such as the storm shelter chicken...."

Vix Huang

"Food was modern Chinese food, which was an enjoyable meal. The eggplant dish was delicious and the scallop starter dish we could have ordered more...."

Q

"What a pleasant surprise in an unassuming little lane. The food was innovative and tasty. They take you on a taste journey of different parts of..."

Zara.lou

"I had heard mixed reviews about this place but I was really impressed when I went. Firstly I'd like to mention the service. It was impeccable. My..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Highly recommend the crispy eggplant, absolutely delicious and would have ordered a second helping if I wasn't so full at the end! Nice atmosphere,..."

Steph Giles

"Some of the dishes were a hit or miss. Eggplant and lamb were the standouts. However $40 for the lamb was too much for what it was. The tofu was nice..."

Annie13

"Food was delicious and well balanced, and very flavourful. Came here with 3 others and we ordered dishes to share (the menu is designed for sharing)..."

Yami

"Went for dinner last night because my friend had been raving about this place for some time. It was only half full probably because they put 15%..."

Clarinna

"This is a simple yet bustling place for some good Asian food. Order their egg plant with red vinegar, le ho fook fried rice and some jasmine rice..."

Arjun Lakshmana Balaji

"Every dish was beautifully made and I don't know how to do the food justice in words. This review is a little under six months coming but definitely..."

KLLYXNG

"Another modern Asian restaurant in Melbourne! Greeted at the bar by a cheery staff member and shown upstairs to the dining room. Really nice inner..."

Gee

"Dishes that stood out were the eggplant (crispy outside and soft inside), xinjiang lamb ribs and crab fried rice. Waitress advised and was happy to..."

Overfluo

"We ate here on a Thursday night getting in just after 6pm. The door is somewhat hidden if you are expecting a street sign over the doorway, I found..."

Cooper

"The venue was on the corner of the lane, it's near to Chin chin, Pastuso and all of the good restaurants are. Just spot the red bright red neon light..."

CLABEL

"When I try Asian dishes that claim sort of fusion, I get very skeptical. But there were some dishes that Wow-ed me here! We tried the Chef's tasting..."

Chee Ching Low

"Fooking fantastic! Starting with the Über cool bar downstairs, a definite pre dinner kicker. Great drinks with a side of aromas out of the kitchen...."

JB

"I dined here for Valentine's day. The set menu was generally delicious however we felt like cattle lined up in rows eating next to each other with..."

Adriel Keogh

"Fabulous, wonderful and amazing. A real treat of creative Chinese dishes, each one complementing the others. The lamb with cumin was an epic fail,..."

Onara

"Loved how hidden this place was. Wouldn't have known it was there if it weren't for my sis who knew Melbourne pretty and led the way. Ambience was..."

Carrine Chung

"The best Modern Chinese food I've ever had. We sat at the bar, down on one of the low tables, and had the Chinese New Year banquet menu. It's a more..."

Justine

"Asian fusion is always hard to execute on, as the original, unadulterated items are already so palatable and delicious without further..."

Penguineats

"Consistency is key!Lee Ho Fuk was one of the best modern Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants we've tried so far.Located next to the..."

Luke And Hannah

"Had lunch there and we went though the menu with various items. All was good. Stand out was the chicken skin, the sorbet in the end and the raw..."

MrJan

"So impressed by this place, consistently. Love that they are constantly innovating in the menu department, this makes for a fresh and exciting dining..."

MandyToorak

"DO: The scampi, chicken wings, fried rice, chicken marinate, kingfish and pizza. DON'T: Know what to order, just do the feed me menu...."

David Food Leasing

"Excellent restaurant, excellent food. The kingfish sashimi appetiser is to die for It's a total #firstworldproblem but having the kingfish sashimi as..."

Andrew Shelton

"Enjoyed my dining experience here, I was disappointed that I couldn't get a big dish of beef chow mein however, as per my friend Warren's suggestion..."

M.T Wentz

"Awesome little area, was a little small, but didn't appear crowded.The food was very nice, and the staff were lovely. The only fault I have is..."

Charlotte Rose Nicholson

"Very nice Chinese food. Service was good too and they were very efficient with filling up our wine (which I love) The steamed fish /barramundi..."

Nicole P

"Nice venue. Fun, fresh and well presented food. Deep fried Eggplant dish was the standout, the mushrooms and pizza options were other..."

Cinntonic

"Very nice wines, reasonable dishes. Came with a large group of friends for set menu dinner. Most courses were average to good. Once course..."

Kotix

"Fantastic every time! Faultless execution. Victor Liong and his team has done a great job. Have been here many times and would not hesitate to..."

Kiaan Zhao

"Good authentic Chinese food. It's definitely elevated from your average Chinese restaurant but none of the flavors are compromised. The ingredients..."

Shaun

"Friday lunch. First time visit. We had the set lunch menu. Well presented and tasty. Some unique dishes done well. The crispy eggplant and the chilli..."

Stretts

"It's always a nice surprise when you go to a new restaurant and it's exceeds your expectations. The food had amazing presentation and tasted great. A..."

Finger Lickin

"Trading Plates recently spoke to Liong to find out more about the inception of one of Melbourne’s favourite Chinese restaurants and how they create..."

Trading Plates

"After being blown away by the Collingwood venue, I was pretty excited to try the CBD venue - I booked online via Zomato and was pretty disappointed..."

Sugar_licks

"How many laneways in the world offer Chinese, Peruvian, Indian, and Italian? It sounds like having the opportunity to walk around the world in..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Entree quite nice, pork belly, chicken crackling, silken tofu scallops all very tasty, but we ordered sweet and sour pork, fried rice for main and..."

HungryLabrador

"Really beautiful modern Chinese food. We were in a large group and the patient & professional staff coped very well with this mild chaos. Perfectly..."

Makruud

"We appreciate good service and our waiter last night was spot-on - attentive, friendly, well-mannered. You'd think this would be a given for..."

Red Jay

"Amazing environment. Service: 4/5Staff were very friendly and helpful.Food: 4.5/5Very delicious, unique and flavoured very..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Lee Ho Fook Melbourne is the new incarnation of one of our favourite Smith Street restaurants, Lee Ho Fook. It’s been over 2 years since Victor..."

The City Lane

"I dined at Lee Ho Fook for lunch where they serve their 4 course set menu, with a couple of optional dishes extra. Lee Ho Fook is an exciting dining..."

Caroline -

"Had my birthday dinner there. Staffs are very lovely and attentive. The food is amazing, a great balance of Cantonese food with western twist. We..."

Andrew O

"Had a nice date night at Lee Ho Fook and some very nice food. Some of the flavours were very classic Cantonese, but there we also some surprises. We..."

Sam Pang

"🥢 weekend yumcha brunch 💛 pork & scallop siumai 🥩 wagyu char kuay tiew 🐽 bbq pork puff 🍞 prawn toast 🐷 fujian style braised..."

Faa Papon

"Overall an enjoyable night - high quality ingredients and an inventive menu with different flavours. Flavours on the heavier and saltier side than my..."

Emily Pong

"Semi fine dining experience in the melbroune CBD with seasonal menu. We came for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. It's a set menu..."

Edwar Kartio

"Delicious food. But not cheap. Great experience and top..."

Johnson Tan

Laksa King

88/100 (10133 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here a few times and every time it is delicious and comforting! You can ask for mild if you don’t want spicy. Portions are great and..."

Annabel Khamly

"Our favourite dine in and takeaway restaurant in Melbourne. Been there 20+ times and the flavours are always the same...."

Bee

"Love Laksa King dine in and takeaway - great nasi goreng, salt and pepper chicken ribs, salt and pepper calamari, and..."

Selina Kneale

"i love laksa..."

Naomi Sitompul

"laksa, Nasi and mi goreng is always..."

Vi Tran

"Laksa is really outstanding in this place. But beware of huge bowls - perhaps enough food for 2 people. Gets crowded at times but worth the..."

Kean Fan Lim

"When you want to experience a great Malaysian food done right, big proton and at amazing price. This is where you want to go!It doesn't..."

Food Dine Roll

"This is one of my favourite Laksa joint. Love their Laksa. And other menu are also great. Their customer service is great too, it is unfortunate that..."

KDM

"Been going here for years, consistent delicious food. Can be bit of a wait to get in but 100% worth it. Food comes quick and fast..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"We had the Ipoh Fried Noodles, Roti with Satay Sauce and Combination Curry Laksa. Both of them were tasty, although the curry laksa could've been..."

Lauren Prentice

"The place to be for a great laksa. Love all the different types of (perfectly cooked) veg they use - my only minor complaint is that some more tofu..."

🥭

"Been here once last 4 year , today with colleague come over lunch omg , it’s busy but the manager provide us a great service and friendly staff..."

Pierre Pie

"The food are amazing as usual, great flavour, fast service, everything is on point. However, they have removed their Happy Hour 10% discount without..."

WK

"I seriously love this place.Have only ever really ordered the chicken curry laksa and 5 spice fried chicken and it is continuously amazing. have..."

Dylan James

"I was brought by for dinner by Malaysians since they say that the fish head soup is really good and authentic. They got their soup and really enjoyed..."

Benedict Uy

"The best Singapore Noodles I've ever had! and I'm quite a picky wog girl to say the least! The restaurant is always booked yet they still somehow..."

The Hungry Greek Girl

"child friendly place to eat - with high chairs and kids cutleriesthese are some favouritesroasted chicken ricemee..."

Jonathan Ong

"One of my favourite restaurants. The laksa is rich and delicious. Serving sizes are large and great value for money. Highly recommend the 5 spice..."

Andrew David

"Laksa King is local to me, luckily, as I’d be having to drive from everywhere to eat there. Delicious roti bread, and tofu laksa - both vegan..."

Tom Simak

"My score 4.5 stars (avge of 2 reviews, multiple visits). J and I had lunch here on Thu 19th Sep. Service ok, efficient, and food was..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Authentic curry laksa with delicious broth and good portion of ingredients of chicken. We also loved the mee goreng which was flavoursome and tasted..."

Bear Noms

"❤️ laksa king fried rice ($16); Assam laksa ($13.20): fish fillet curry laksa ($15.50)👍 great tasting food; fresh ingredients in..."

The Superscript Diner

"Overall score : 4.5/5We came here around 7pm on Wed night and we did expected it wasnt busy any longer for a table for 4 but we were quite..."

Sally SMITH

"We booked our table for three at six o'clock so recommend you book which is an option now to stop long waits. Its quite a pretty restaurant though..."

Mike W

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: always a pleasure, never disappointed. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: my one true love is definitely a good bowl of..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Laksa King is an institution. Arguably Melbourne's best Laksa, there will always be a line when you come for a bite. But it's well worth the wait...."

Kotix

"One of the best places for value and food. Laksa for under $12 with generous serving size and great taste. The ambience is good. This is..."

Tommylicious

"First laksa experience, however I have nothing but nice things to say. Ordered the chicken curry laksa, an entree with skewers and dumplings and..."

Harvey Maxwell

"specialty seafood laksa 😍 flavour reminds me of the little streetfood gems in malaysia 👌 all i can say is try it for yourself, you will not be..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Take away or dine in!! Food is always good here when you’re feeling like a little cheeky Chinese cheat meal. The Laska and roti beef is pretty good..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"On a cold Melbourne night, nothing beats going to Laksa king and having a seafood laksa to warm you up! Perfect size fo sharing accompanied by some..."

Samuel McCall

"Quick service and always consistently delicious food. Wait time for a table is never long no matter how busy it gets, food is prepared quickly, very..."

TN.TRN

"Best laksa in melbourne.Generous servings and value for money.Duck fried rice and nasi goreng also delicious.Available..."

Megan Kong

"We loved 😍This place has the best laksa we have had in Melbourne! We have been here countless times and it is consistently as delicious as..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Restaurant is very fast pace. Have been coming here for months. Incredible food and service always. Laksa King is well known for their famous Laksa..."

Foodie Sam

"The laksa noodle soup here is really yummy - I do not usually like laksa but man I slurped it all the way to the end. The soup is really..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Fast service offering delicious, fresh, flavoursome food.Large portions, definitely affordable, cash only, no bookings taken so get in early or..."

Kelso

"Our go to Malaysian restaurant. Huge recommendation on their laskas and vegetable stir fries. Never disappointed. Only negative is that you most..."

Echohomekitchen

"I probably would have been here more than 20 times now and it is so famous (and good) that we have to wait everytime to be seated. My..."

Devarshi Desai

"Should've written this weeks ago. I'm someone who loves a good laksa and so I'm always concerned when somewhere says they are the 'laksa' anything...."

The Wandering Reviewer

"My Key Three Pointers *They need you in and out * No cards but if you need cash they have a ATM🤣* If you eat between 5.30-6.30 10%..."

MsConnoisseur

"Laksa king is a real the real King in Melbourne of Laksa everybody knows that. Deserve all 5 stars for food for price for location for service, and..."

GL

"Ahhh....the legendary Laksa King, still doing a roaring trade after all these years. They serve authentic Malaysian cuisine in a very busy..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Fantastic Laksa.We ordered the Combination Laksa, Fish Head Laksa and the roti bread. Large portions at cheap prices. One miss..."

John B

"Best laksa in Melbourne. I would also recommend their char kwetiau and chicken rice. They also serve nice malaysian dessert such as ice kacang...."

Fendi

"Best laksa in Melbourne. I am normally not a fan of curry laksa but this place change my mind. The roasted chicken rice is delicious too. Affordable..."

Michi

"Malaysian eatery specializing in LaksaThe place is quite big, lots of seating and since it was a friday night it was pretty crowded. There..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Had a very tasty meal here with a large group of people. All the meals ordered looked good and everyone was pleased with their meal. Food was..."

Robin

"Great food here and food comes out really quick. Love the vegetarian laksa with extra eggplant. Beef curry and roti here is also really good...."

Whalesfoodadventure

"It's lucky i can have dinner in this famous restaurant. One of the best Asian restaurant in Melbourne. Chicken curry is tender. juicy and of course..."

Jiaqi987261

"Our local takeaway - we always go for the laksa (of course) or haianese chicken and it’s never disappointed. Very efficient, tasty, and authentic..."

Julie Lim

"The food is very fresh, tasty and well priced! My favourite is the chicken laksa, it's a very generous serve and can feed 2 people for just under..."

Foodie123467

"Hands down the best laksa ive ever had in my life!! The portion is great and the price is even better!! The rotti is also unreal, very fresh doughy..."

Sara Ramadan

"Never get bored with all of the laksa (noodle with spicy soup) options. It comes in a large bowl, you might want to share it with ur partner. I have..."

Yuni Winingsih

"All Lakshadweep I’ve tried have been great!! My favourite the chicken one with only vermicelli.Service has been great, however due to..."

Cristhian Lugo

"This another place to go for when I am broke.They offer wide range of selection to choose from.The crispy chicken used to be my..."

Hon

"The food here is amazing this is the only Malaysian restaurant I will go to in Melbourne. Ingredients are awesome, very tasty and such quick service..."

Hazz

"My friend and I ate here last night, I hadn't been before but was excited to try the menu after reading so many great reviews.The..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"The boys with one of our other colleagues and the girlfriends made a surprising trip down to Flemington for Laksa King on a warm Sunday..."

Pisang And Goreng

"I have been there many times before and I can see the change of host people. The blonde girl doing host is super-friendly and patient why trying to..."

Melbourne Newbie Foodlover

"SO DELICIOUS. I cannot speak highly enough of laksa king. The service is speedy and the food is always delicious. Only downside is sometimes you can..."

Tara Rain

"Always crowded with people and I ordered a spring roll and a seafood laksa. The spring roll was great with the sauce. The laksa was not bad. There..."

Karl

"Came last Saturday! Ordered 2 big bowls King prawn laksa, 1 portion is normal and the other bowl with no bean sprouts! Plus the entré the spicy soy..."

Douglas

"LOVED this place! It is always super busy and not sure if you can book. I went with two of my friends and we waited only a few minutes to get a..."

Bree

"Used to come to Laksa King a lot when I was a student. Came back for a visit last week and it was still super busy like 10 years ago! Had to wait for..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I been there many times but that is really not my favourite food actually. Not fun with Malaysia food, so Only came with friend. Restaurant is good,..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Incredible food! It’s definitely worth the wait if you don’t mind sitting close to other people. It never disappoints! Amazing Vegetarian Curry..."

Kristen

"Have been here a lot of times and tried a variety of their dishes and most of them are worth ordering again and tastes simply Yummy!!Curry..."

Parag

"From a tiny shop in an arcade to this bustling, prosperous eatery, they have been consistent in delivering great tasting Malaysian favourites in..."

J0yy173

"A friendly and bustling environment, serving out the most famous Curry Laksa to hungry costumers. With a high 4.7 rating on Zomato, Laksa King never..."

Cindy Tran

"I used to live in Malaysia and i miss Malaysia’s food so bad. Whenever i wanted to eat malaysian food, i’ll come here and enjoy the food here. It..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Had not been to Laksa King Flemington for around ten years but it is just as good as I remember! The place was jam packed but we were seated..."

Sf32393

"Fantastic dishes from Curry Laksa to Fish Head Noodle to Five Spice Chicken! Nasi Lemak was just alright. Been back here a few times, giving it a 4..."

Jessica

"We went there around 5.30pm and we didnt have to wait in the line. But after 6 there was a long line. We ordered Curry Laksa Chicken, and it was..."

Ebmrs

"Laksa King6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington, MelbourneOne word to describe Laksa King, Solid. If you’re after delicious laksa or..."

2bytwo Adventures

"We had the Hainanese Chicken rice & noodle soup takeaway. They are all great, very authentic Malay taste. Very considerate that they put the noodles..."

Janet @ Perth

"When most people think of Flemington, they mention the racecourse or Laksa King. And there's a good reason why. Laksa King is simply amazing. Great..."

J “Ryan” C

"I don’t think I have to say anything. The reviews speak for themselves!! This was an efficient vibrant busy Tasty pleasant experience. The staff..."

Nathan Killick

"I dined here back when they opened and can only say it’s even better now. Perfectly balanced spices in the curry laksa. Nice little touches and..."

Dr Jones

"My work colleague Jack has rated you highly, so I was keen to try this place out. I opted for takeaway as my colleague was on his way into work. The..."

gjcc73

"Beautifully done laksa’s and a good variety of Malaysian food that you can choose from. The place is always full, we went for a weekend for dinner..."

Keyur Dandekar

"Place to be in Melbourne for tasty, mouthwatering Laksa! We’ve been coming here for years but due to Covid and kind of living faraway, it really..."

Kaye Zamora

"Yummmm laksa sooo good! The curry chicken with roti is also good. If dining in, there's a limit of 1 hr so you pretty much eat and go! Service is..."

Al Sen

Peko Peko

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-When it comes to dining out, I act..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Never been to the shop, though we love ordering takeaway from them, not the most authentic Taiwanese flavour for the Taiwanese sausage fried rice,..."

FoodieInMel

"Took away peko2 after hearing so much about it. Man, this place rocks! If the takeaway tastes so good, the dine in experience must be even more..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Great place for quick..."

Vesna Lombardi

"Reservation on Zomato was accepted and confirmed promptly. Came here on a Friday night; it’s a short walk from a main tram stop. The external..."

Brian Kim

"We ordered the satay fried rice with crispy honey beef, as well as their pork dumplings. I have a very low tolerance for spicy food and was able to..."

ARMANEATS

"eko Peko in an attempt to make their address less confusing have failed miserably.The correct address is 1-13 Bank Street, South Melbourne. They..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Very busy bustling eatery. Excellent food with great service. A bit squeezy and noisy but what do you expect for such a popular cafe at 1:00 pm I..."

Anthonyinoz

"Have been coming back here for the last 8 years. Their food is always consistent, tasty, and generous in portion. They get busy during peak hours so..."

Nikita Theodora

"Been here for the 2nd time since moving to Melbourne and have not been disappointed. Service is great meals come out quick and piping hot. My partner..."

Elon Solomona

"Serving staff gives good..."

Benny Yeong

"A nice Taiwanese eatery with very reasonable prices and tasty food. Highly recommend the pop chicken. The place can get quite busy though, Better to..."

Kikfoodlover

"Nice Taiwanese food and friendly service., the environment is also cute as you can see on my posted pictures. They offer real Taiwanese food. The..."

Michelle Xu

"Peko Peko is quite a nostalgic restaurant for me, it was here that I spoke to length to the Japanese Akita breeder in Sydney over the phone about..."

Ta.be.tabi

"We (4) visited this venue on a Saturday for lunch. Pleasant & helpful staff & an interesting menu. The wine list is pretty sparse, but the Chardonnay..."

Mark Chalker

"Awesome place for "pre's" food is delicious and BYO is awesome. We had a group of 10 and ordered almost eveything off the menu and everything was..."

Tuey_z

"Cheap and cheerful place with so many Yumm things. Been years!Really love their fried chicken and mince pork rice.The fried..."

Coco F

"Peko Peko has been an old favourite of mine, and it's always good to be back. One of the early pioneers of Taiwanese cuisine in Melbourne, Peko Peko..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I ordered their food from Uber. Always wanted to visit this restaurant, but haven’t get the chance of it. We had popcorn chicken which was amazing,..."

Eatwithbonny

"Lots of noise for this place made me eager to try out the food myself! Didn’t disappoint. Haven’t really particularly been to a Taiwanese..."

JustCruizing

"Peko Peko is a great place if you want to try out some typical Taiwanese cuisine. Their fried chicken is a must order as well as the taiwanese..."

FOOD TRIP

"A very different dining experience at this place. Great staff. They are very helpful. The presentation of the food is awesome and beautiful...."

Love Food

"The dishes here can be very sweet, which can be a plus or minus. For me, it was great at the start but it was quickly became too much. On the last..."

Don Djoe

"I have visited Peko Peko a few times now, we love the pop chicken and the dumplings are also very good! I think you would be safe to order..."

HangryGal

"Always a great place to come back to when I am craving for Taiwanese cuisine. It was so good that I even had my birthday celebration here! We ordered..."

Aaron Chin

"Cute little place in South Melbourne. A much loved restaurant amongst family & friends. Always accomodating if we walk in without a reservation as..."

Shak

"Great service and even greater food!We ordered the Five spice calamari, House fried rice, Ma Ma custard fried chicken and the Pop..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"I’ve been going to Peko Peko for years and it never disappoints! The service is always with a smile and the food is amazing. Try the beetroot..."

LGEMP

"Stunner across this place looking for pizza shop. Lucky we tried them.The service was extremely quick . Meals was ready in 5 min. The ..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Easily some of the best popcorn chicken, if not THE best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Also a big fan of their rice dishes, although the honey..."

Julian Danaher

"Fried chicken was yummy as was the fried rice. Everything came in the Uber eats order hot and fresh with ample cutlery and napkins. I’d order..."

Stephanie

"Friendly staff and #delicious food. Honestly really surprised with the sausage fried rice. I wasn't expecting it to taste this amazing. It was..."

Tiff Or

"Now i know why this place is so popular!I've been meaning to check out Peko Peko because its my local and it always seems packed. My..."

CoupleOFoodies

"A friend of mine recommended this place, we were running late before they close so we decided to make a call see if we can order before we pop in...."

Gabriel Schulz

"Very nice cafe, the services are friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The most important is that dishes are delicious. We ordered salted crispy..."

Sophia

"I finally tried Peko Peko after having it recommended by several Taiwanese friends and it was as good as they described it. Every dish we ordered was..."

Daisy

"Ordered the chicken fried rice from Uber eats and surprisingly really tasty as it was still piping hot and had a nice work charred flavor to it. The..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"It’s AMAZING ! I’m from Taiwan, having been looking for Taiwanese food in Melbourne for a while and none of them aren’t even close Taiwanese..."

Alta

"The best Taiwanese food in the area. Forget about parking in the city, go toward South Melbourne and enjoy free parking on weekends. Then enjoy some..."

Y Foodie

"Great neighbourhood place for a casual meal. The fried chicken is great, although a bit heavy handed with the chilli mayo. The diamond amongst the..."

Custardbun

"The big boss fried chicken ribs are delicious!! As were the pop chicken, crispy honey beef, pork addiction. Spring rolls are way too over priced for..."

Munchk1n

"I'm giving this a 5 because I've been to this place a few times and it has never done me wrong. Food is always tasty and service is friendly and..."

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

"Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and the place was bustling! Food came out super quick. Would 100% recommend the pop chicken and the Taiwan..."

Kevin

"A neighbourhood gem! This place is always busy so I recommend you book in advance, but it’s well worth the trouble. The food is simply amazing and..."

Kris L

"Great restaurant. Come here regularly with the family... great atmosphere, delicious food options and very well priced. Can also BYO. Love..."

Shaun Langdon

"Cute Taiwanese eatery in the backstreets of South Melbourne that do classics like mince pork on rice, but have modern offerings of Japanese-Taiwanese..."

Flying Forward

"The Mince Mince was great!!! with enough meat and veg, but doesn’t taste too oily.The stuff were nice. The pudding was cute but a bit tooo..."

Brook Zhang

"Best taiwanese restaurant in Melbourne! I can’t recommend it enough! Volcano spicy pop chicken was cooked to perfection with the right amount of..."

Jennie Kosasih

"Do reserve a table at this place which is very busy and efficient. What stood out for me was Mama's fried chicken which was crunchy, delicious and..."

Food For Thought

"Excellent fried chicken, even when ordered from Uber eats. Peko Peko has some of the best fried chicken that I've tasted in Melbourne.The..."

The Hand That Bites

"I had dinner with a girlfriend here recently, luckily we arrived early as we didn't have a booking and most tables were reserved. Once we were..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Great place with tasty food that I would definitely recommend to others. We had the noodle clear soup, very tasty broth, noodles cooked to perfection..."

April_eats

"One of the oldest establishment in the South Melbourne area serving contemporary Taiwanese food. This place is always busy on the weekend so remember..."

Debby

"I can't tell whether it is authentic Taiwanese food but they are very tasty. Must try all the chef's recommended dishes. The price is a bit above..."

Vearn888

"Came here for a BFF Catch Up one day for Lunch and Peko Peko really dishes up some amazing Taiwanese food! We had the Taiwanese Fried Rice and..."

Yorkstergram

"This restaurant is a life saver within the area. It’s hard enough to find a great place to eat in this area and I’m glad that Peko Peko provides..."

Diesel

"Went there for lunch on a Saturday, was greeted by Lovely and courteous staff. Do try the stir fry vegetable and chicken pops. The dessert is out of..."

Tanya Iyer

"Peko Peko has always been one of my favourites, some times you just crave for some of those street style asian food! Had the taiwanese sausage fried..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Best fried chicken in Melbourne!! I love the Singapore noodles and the sesame broccoli. I haven’t had a bad dish here ever and have been about 10..."

Laura Baker

"Totally reasonably priced and cute little spot for both a quick lunch and a fun dinner, Peko Peko is a fave for our work lunch stops. Their pop..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Have frequented this restaurant for the past 5 years. Absolute value! Fresh produce, variety of dishes. Staff are alway accommodating and friendly...."

Diamond

"So delicious! Every dish was fresh, hot and tasty. Loved the popcorn chicken, calamari and pork dumplings! Friendly and fast service. Loved..."

Anna

"Just been there last night, the service was great and the menu was easy to understand with English/Chinese.Yeah, the Taiwanese food just..."

AuthorLinyt

"Yesterday was my second time eating Taiwanese food and I really enjoyed it!I’ve been hearing about this place from a few Taiwanese friends for..."

Mia Tua

"Sooo surprise that Melbourne has this fabulous Taiwanese cuisine, and that is why soooo many people waiting in lunch and dinner time. They..."

Carol Wu

"South Melbourne's gem. It is a small yet cozy restaurant, but the food is definitely 100! First time trying Taiwanese food and I absolutely love it..."

Tesha Lonika

"Amazing place, had some of the best friend chicken I've ever tatsed, their custard fried chicken blew my tatsebuds away, their deep fried beef was..."

Kayster007

"Had a lovely dinner here! Came in a group of 40+ and had a set menu which we really enjoyed. Highlights for us were the scallop skewers, bang bang..."

Suzanne

"Really enjoyed my experience at Peko Peko. The interior is really cute and cosy and the waitresses are friendly. The menu is a good size.The..."

Jayde

"My first impression with Peko Peko is its cute and cozy setting. Their menu is of good size with a variety of appetisers and main for you to choose..."

Mai T Tran

"I love most of all the food and dessert that I ordered, especially the matcha ice cream and black sesame#ithink. The service was good too. The price..."

Khorry Sila

"This Taiwanese-Japanese fusion restaurant was a huge surprise and I wasn't expecting it to work as well as it did. The chicken was easily my fav but..."

Nalia

"Delicious Taiwanese food in South Melbourne. We were lucky to get a table even during the week so it’s recommended to book in advance as the place..."

Rouven Grossmann

"Great Taiwanese food in Melbourne. They are always packed, so it's very wise to book online before you go there. Try all of their chef specials, they..."

Andy Setyawan

"The food was so delicious, really amazing flavours. They have a small menu, but everything is done so well. The chilli tofu was crispy and very, very..."

Jackie Brown

"How amazing and tasty foods. This small Taiwanese restaurant serves you a beautiful foods with great portions. As I live close by I could see crowds..."

Vahid Shahani

"For Just 10 box you’ll have a delicious food! While dine in Portions are big that you get full! But when I got take away the portion was really..."

Shirin Gh

"Their food is the best thing that had happened to me on this business trip. High quality, reasonably priced and delicious. Place is tidy and..."

Pleiades Nebula

"Food is delicious here! 😀 and portions are quite filling! Loved the Singapore Noodles, Mince Mince and Brocoli dumplings! A TRULY HIDDEN GEM in..."

Jano Olivera

"Really delicious Taiwanese food and amazing service, really fast even though they are so busy. Amazing place to try unique dishes but also have..."

Grace Law

At Ease - Easy Thai

86/100 (1360 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you to all the staff at At ease - easy thai. The food was so delicious and a friendly atmosphere. the service was wonderful as well. I will be..."

Ray Christie

"My 3rd visit to Melbourne and it is a must for me to eat at easy thai. Flavours are awesome. Portions are fair. Slightly pricy but worth it. Love the..."

Luqman Aziz

"Very yummy Thai cuisine. My friends and I shared spring rolls, chicken ribs, red chicken curry, pad thai and roti bread and all of it was delicious!..."

Kerri Robb

"Delicious fried rice and the lemon ice tea was refreshing. I’d definitely come back again!..."

Joel Christie

"I love Sukhothai noodle and Thai milk tea and this place all staff very..."

Biw Ola

"Need to improve for Authentic Thai food but the staffs served very good. The day that we came was too loud so it was noisy for..."

Naiyana Kokkinos

"It’s my first time visit. The taste of food is good. Staff is so nice and friendly. Such a great..."

Bella Boonumchoo

"Excellent real Thai food, love the special they have offer to customer! Make me feels like I'm in Thailand eating those food ��Definitely my..."

Pam Maprang Kheawkhaw

"He remembered the brand of the green tea two weeks after l asked. Awesome service and amazing..."

Stu Reynolds

"Oh wow! Awesome Service, Delicious Food, Beautiful Decore. The best Thai food in melbourne. Totally delightful..."

Bec Cassar

"Will definitely be coming back! Amazing food and great service..."

Matt McLean

"What an amazing noodles soup I have, love..."

Jen Sarandis

"Curries and the staff are amazing..."

Katie Foxwell

"The prawn salad was delicious with the right level of spicy and sour, if the hot & sour noodles soup can be like this, I would have rated 5 stars. I..."

Vickyyy

"This is definitely the go to place for Thai people in the city. I love coming to this establishment. I enjoy eating my favourite Thai..."

Sej

"Another great little laid back Thai restaurant that has plenty on offer from your standard favourites to something a little different. We tried 8..."

Renegade

"We had a great time at dinner for 15 people there! The manager was so useful with helping us with the menu and the staffs were so friendly. The food..."

Ánh Ngọc

"The place was quite nice, wasn't spacious but not crampy. Staffs were friendly and our food came out quite fast Chicken Pad Thai was..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Thai food with the curries suited to western tastes! I love me a creamy green curry and that’s exactly what this place does! Deliciously creamy..."

Gee

"Amazing food and friendly service. Tried a good selection of food with my family of 5 across the menus from entree to main it was all 110% tasty!..."

Mark Van Der Linden

"Highly recommend this restaurant. I always order takeaway. The staff packed the food properly, so the soup never leak into the plastic bag. I love..."

Claire Lee

"My favourite Thai place in the city! It’s a bit of a hidden gem, in that, it’s not super busy and you can always get a seat but the flavours are..."

JJ

"@t Ease provides high level meals and excellent service every time I walk through the door. The flavours of the food have always been amazing..."

OrbSpider66

"This is great place to enjoy Thai food. Quite good customer service and so nice valuable price of food. of course it is just my opinion. Will back..."

Be Honest

"Came in for a quick vote to eat and ended up in massaman curry heaven. At 9pm on Good Friday Eve, I came across this place nestled amongst many other..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"I really loved the green curry and tom yum, the young papaya salads were also very nice and refreshing. The interior is cute with pastel wooden..."

Hunger Quest

"Great food, great staff, great decor and ambience! Great array of vegetarian dishes and authentic thai flavours. Portions are also very generous...."

Jess Surya

"The dishes were alright! Service is nice 👍🏻 I came here with my friend after watching Shazam! Hahah. I really do like Thai curry but..."

Perry

"Came here with my cousin and my friend with not to hungry stomach, hungry and ok stomach and left with really full stomach. Portion wise is..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Very flavoursome dishes and quite affordable. I ordered the duck curry which had a large amount of meat on it but was the perfect balance of spice...."

LiamzlEats

"Came on weekend had the weekend specials $8 noodles. Had the guay-jub and tomyum noodles and were really satisfied. Portion were little small but did..."

Shin

"Stumbled across this restaurant and thought I'd give it a try as I was craving for Thai for dinner. Got the Pork Hok without really knowing what it..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Asked the staff a few questions about certain menu items and they were somewhat confused and didn’t know answers to simple questions.. However,..."

Denise Lim

"a very cute corner of melbourne with scumptious noodles. staff are so very friendly and kind. I ordered the 'Drunken' noodles, mild- i can handle my..."

Dhileena

"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food: - Sukhothai noodles: sour and spicy goodness in one bowl. You can choose different type of noodle to go with it which..."

IsaH

"Decent, can't complain, but nothing to write home about. You pay for the convenience, but still affordable. A good place for dinner before a night..."

Brian M

"I love love love the Sukhothai noodle, impossible to find another place which nailed this dish like these guys did. Went here for lunch 2 straight..."

Meaghan Hồ

"Very good food and drink. We came here in a group so we had the chance of having a few different dishes and we are pleased with most of them. For me..."

Don Djoe

"Have been tho this little thai place for a few times. Its located on the busy lonsdale street so whenever you are tired from shopping in the CBD you..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"My parents sister and I went here for my mums birthday. We had spring rolls, coconut rice, crispy pork stir fry, massaman beef and pad Thai. The food..."

Josephine Mitchell

"Nice place, friendly staff. I asked for very spicy drunken noodles, and boy did they deliver. Loved every bit of it (even through the sweat and..."

Leila

"Great pricing and decent servings, was hella fulfilling and the ambiance of the place was cozy and warm. Service was quick, nice and felt welcomed...."

Zinko

"A Thai resto offering cozy ambience and excellent Thai food. We have tried the @t ease fish, red curry beef, pad thai, and tom yum soup. I highly..."

Theculinarytale | IG: @theculinarytale

"3.5 for the food overall 4 (food, service, atmosphere). Came to know about this place from a friend and finally have the chance to try. We..."

Lianne

"Another place where you can find authentic Thai dish ! We came on a Monday night, it was busy but not crazy busy. The service was lovely. We had Khao..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Ordered the classic beef pad Thai with an entree of satay chicken skewers. They were both delicious and would highly recommend this place as the..."

Tinnie

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I’ve always walked past this place but never gave it much thought, but after trying it out tonight, I definitely..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"AT EASE | first time having Thai cuisine since visiting Thailand a couple of months ago! We got the ‘Streets of Bangkok’ and the Tofu Pad Thai,..."

Marina

"Good quality, good value, good ambiance. The food was really delicious & full of flavour. Service was good. Definitely will dine here again. Ordered..."

Cam

"Yummm, yummm, yummmm what else can I say!Delicious Thai food, reasonable price, perfect quality and very nice customer service, would 100%..."

Naz Ardalani

"The staff are friendly and food is good, we tried fried fish, pork, green curry and many beers haha， love Thai beer, fresh taste. The only consider..."

Naomi

"Ordered lunch on Sunday from Uber Eats. Well packaged. Generous serving sizes. Packed with fresh vegetables. Tasty and bell balanced. Really..."

Moetfan

"@Ease, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne cbd, cuisine-Thai. Vegan red curry - I will be an instant fan if a Thai restaurant offers me a vegan curry!!! On..."

Vegbourne

"Continuing our food journey, we were between 8-10 people and we’ve decided to go to @t Ease – Easy Thai as it’s conveniently located in..."

Jeffry

"Brilliant, dropped by and it was packed by noon. Had the sukhothai noodles and was thoroughly impressed. Lovely tang, great meats and the glass..."

Tedlangtons

"First time visiting this restaurant - I like it! Had the street food mix which has papaya salad, sticky rice and tamarind chicken - it’s..."

Valerie

"Crispy pork is the best pork we had in melbourne. The crispy part can stick on your teeth as they are really soft. Pad thai just normal taste. Will..."

Xue

"Delicious, It is my first to eat Thai food, it's more delicious than I expected, like It~The milk tea tastes health and the price is reasonable,..."

Kellypai

"Fast friendly service and a delicious green chicken curry. The fish cakes were a little dry and the pork stir fry was a little stingy on the pork..."

EpiCurious

"Went here few weeks ago and had the fish cake, crispy tofu with chilli sauce and peanut, massaman beef curry, jasmine rice, and chicken drunken..."

Food Critic

"Delicious food. Staffs are very very friendly. The place is so beautiful with coffee store style. Strongly recommend this to everyone who loves Thai..."

Thảo Bùi

"Entree, Salads, soups, and curries - what an interesting menu. Its so hard to choose when the options are so varied. You might want to try the soups..."

The Gastronaut

"Tasty quick Thai fix!We were here on a Saturday morning and didn't really need to book a table in advance.We got ourselves the..."

Luke And Hannah

"Cute thai place with lots of seating (good if you're one for last minute Friday night dinner outings). My favourite was the red curry, really like..."

Fatcat

"Nice place for good Thai food. Lot of menu options for everyone including vegan! Located in a busy business district, this place really gets very..."

Andy Loves Food

"Friendly and service minded staffs, good Thai taste , afforadable place to dine however not that cheap or valued price compared to other Thai..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Continuing our food journey, we were between 8-10 people and we’ve decided to go to @t Ease – Easy Thai as it’s conveniently located in..."

Jeffry

"Ambience: It was Simple but good to be feel seated thereFood: It wasn't first time for me to have thai food. But since i am having in Australia..."

Ashish Vashistha

"Food was awesome, loved the massaman curry and banana blanket. Service was very speedy and the people were nice. However, asked to take the rest of..."

Kailee Hallam

"@t Ease is my go-to place in the CBD for Thai. It's a cute little restaurant with a rustic industrial style that makes you feel relaxed as you dine...."

Simple Eats

"I ordered the surf and turf and I was not disappointed. The dish was beautifully balanced between it's texture, flavor and appearance with just the..."

Dale Michael Christie

"Love the crispy pork and grilled chick salad from easy Thai. It is pretty difficult to find similar place in the city - delicious Thai + not pricy +..."

Pamela He

"Nice staff and also service. Food was not bad and chai tea was good, a little bit sweet. The restaurant was good and relax. Thank you!!..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Pleasant little Thai eatery focused on Homeyish dishes. I had the pork hock stew tonight it's was pretty good. There's not many places that sell this..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"We ordered the phad thai and tom yum soup, both werent spicy at all so we had chopped chilli on the side. The portion was reasonable but not one that..."

Mi55Bee

"My favourite restaurant, delicious and sweet. Everything's perfectly seasoned! The sauces are also perfect. Service is also impeccable, a new water..."

Papergirl411

"Food: I had the Pad Thai. The overall flavours were quite nice, though the dish leaned a little towards the sweet side; it would've been nice if it..."

Nom4423

"Love Thai food here! Super friendly staff and the food came out pretty quickly 😄 I ordered pork hock with rice and it was yummy. Recommend this..."

Tram Nguyen

"Food is feisty Thai. It's redolent with lime, lemongrass, chilli, coriander and funky fish sauce. I got the food delivered and was instantly..."

Aashish Lokhande

"One of the best Thai restaurant in Melbourne CBD . The food selection are quite similar to any other Thai restaurant menu. Definitely recommend the..."

Chyntia

"Their food portion has been way smaller than before, that is quite sad but all of their dessert is superb! Must try their coconut sorbet and banana..."

Poodlelove

"This is a great place to find all the Thai hits. It's a shame that the flavours are a bit watered-down though, lacking the punch and excitement that..."

An Antelope

"Incredible, affordable Thai in the CBD. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The steamed whole barramundi is huge, fresh and delicious (stuffed..."

Sam Nancy

"I'Ve been there early this week with 3 more friends. We left the place totally satisfied, the staff was really friendly and the food was so tasty, my..."

Marina Aguilera

"Such a great little gem in the CBD. Cheap meals, everything we've had there has been delicious so far, and it's BYO wine! Highly recommend for Thai..."

Alevia Peterson

"the taste are lighter than other restaurant，coconut rice and thai milk tea are the best that i have ever ate in Melbourne. the services are really..."

Yuan Tian

"This is one of my fav thai place to go. Food are amazing. Staffs are really friendly and attentive. I would recommend if you are craving for thai in..."

Debby

"Outstanding Thai food! Fresh, great flavours! Went for a work team lunch, service was fast and friendly. Lovely vibe, nothing fancy, but still really..."

SP

"Great place .. amazing foodService was good Pad see ew was amazing Recommend everyone to try Love this..."

Cindy Tran

"Cute Thai restaurant, friendly services;) Went here with my friend for a late lunch, ordered Thai milk tea, red duck and Tom Yum fried rice. All very..."

Joni Wang

"Ordered the sukhothai noodle, tasted quite authentic, would probably have it again if needed my Thai noodle fix. But would have been nice if the..."

Jamie Potisomporn

"I loved the ambience, the aroma of the place.. Made me instant calm, mindful and thoughtful of me, myself and my actions. Enjoyed the yummy food and..."

Anish Pradhan

"A great place to grab lunch. The staff were very accomodating and friendly. We had a number of starters and the papaya salad that were all spot on,..."

Nathan Coates

"Great. I went there during non peak hours, around 330pm Sunday. Only me in the restaurant! I had beef pad Thai, choo chee soft shell crab and whole..."

HC Pui

"Quiet place. Staff very courteous. We had our first order in 11 minutes, as we had a show to attend. Excellent value for money. Our green veg n tofu..."

Rekha Kumar

"Never disappoints! Have been here so many times and everything ordered is always delicious. Food comes out fairly quick which is perfect if you are..."

Melbourne Food Travel

Happy Inn

"I’ve been coming to this little gem for over 20 years & it has never disappointed!! Consistently great food especially the beef & black bean and..."

Daniela Mancino Logozzo

"Hidden gem in the heart of Carlton! We stumbled across this incredible restaurant a number of years ago and have been coming here ever since. The pan..."

Lizzie Matthews

"Happy inn has been my local Chinese take away for 2 years now and not once have I been disappointed. The food is fantastic! The fried rice is my go..."

Dj Meowmeow

"Dumplings are delicious with quality ingredients and the beef in the stirfry was tender! Prices are reasonable too, we'd definitely visit again if in..."

Mabelle Bo

"For the price, this is the best takeaway Chinese I've ever had. We're regulars and our pre-school kids love it too. I always ask for no MSG...."

North Carlton Cat

"Great place for lovely takeaway food. The ginger and chilli prawns with veges had a bit of kick which I loved and wasn't oily. The Mongolian beef was..."

Foodie 82

"Whether it's the steamed pork dumplings in chilli oil or pan fried dumplings, their dumplings are very underrated. Great consistency and ratio..."

POC

"Happy Inn is our favourite local restaurant! The new fitout looks great and the new menu is awesome (the veggie dumplings are a winner). Everything..."

Ella C

"Hi All, we have made some changes to our menu and renovated the dining area...still the same Happy Inn, with good honest home cooking - Chinese..."

Steve Le

"Happy inn has FRESH FOOD. This is a great Chinese takeaway place. Very friendly woman at the counter, appreciates your business. You can taste that..."

Derrick

"I've been getting take-away from Happy Inn for more than 25 years. Same owner, great food, friendly..."

John

"Was pleasantly surprised by this place, awesome food and..."

Robbo55

"Good, old school Chinese! Friendly service and very reasonably..."

Pg41

"It's not the 'Happy Inn' for nothing. The food & service are a joy from beginning to end. The Pepper Beef and the Fried Rice are nothing less than..."

Iceman

"Bloody unreal - so good! First time last night and going back tonight. Like other reviews, the fried rice is amazing and so are the happy special..."

Lion

"Love going to this place, the fried rice is the best in Melbourne, Just don't get the chilli dishes unless you like a bit of chilli, not overly hot..."

JB25

"Just tried Happy Inn for the first time looking for a new local take away. Will definitely be back! Looks average on the inside but the service was..."

Melbfoodie

"Absolutely great. Food are so fresh. The lady is so nice..."

Solomon Cappola-Wang

"Great Value Good Food. This is our favourite Chinese take-away. Good food, tasty and fresh. Not the best I've ever had, but for the price, nothing..."

Carla Piccione

"Satisfied. Really good place definitely recommend it, very tasty foodwill go back there for sureBeen to a few Asian restaurants in Carlton..."

Statisfied Customer

"Friendly Local Chinese Take-Away. Reasonably priced, (cheap special fried rice $5.50). Had it last night and was completely surprised by how good it..."

Cheerio

"My girlfriend and i come to eat in here all the time, not only is food absolutely delightful! The quality of service is very high with staff catering..."

Josh N

"This place is DA BOMB such good food! Soooo cheap and..."

Alex Lewis

"Great take away. A bit dodgy looking on the inside, but this place does do some pretty decent take away!Great fried rice and spring rolls. Fresh..."

Jesssssssicaaaaa

"Great value takeaway (just ask for no MSG). This place isn't really decked out for eating in - it has the tables etc but a 'different' ambiance and..."

Bridie Murphy

"My boyfriend and I went to Happy Inn late on a Saturday evening, we needed to eat and stumbled across this place in our neighborhood. It was a..."

Ellen Coyne

"No frills, family run Chinese takeaway. Food quality is very good. Ordered the special fried rice, and curry beef. Delicious and cooked in a timely..."

Paul Blundell

"Reliable Chinese takeaway. The honey pepper chicken is my fav on the menu Tried their pork pan fried hand made dumplings for the first time and..."

Cheri

"Went in to have dinner after the recent renovations hoping it had remained as good as it was before, and I was delighted to discover it is even..."

Alex Macfarlane

"Such delish food! Amazing homemade dumplings and such yummy main dishes. Service is always warm and quick. Absolutely love this..."

Milly H

Manmo Wtc

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"One of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever been. Was amazed by the quality of its food, will definitely come..."

Gloria Chen

"Great location great view, the food is beautiful presented and tasted so good. Highly recommended the dessert,..."

Silu Chen

"The seafood is fresh, the lobster is big, the service is good, the environment here is good, will come..."

Big king

"Authentic chinese food, great service and great view of Yarra..."

Dwi Suwandi

"Came here with my colleagues for a festive banquet, the food was beautifully presented and incredibly yummy. The place has a good river view with..."

Jerry Z

"We had dinner last year, because the view outside the restaurant is very good and you can see the fireworks. This is a Chinese restaurant. The..."

Jennifer Gao

"Took my mum here for her birthday and was not disappointed. The place was a little difficult for us to find but we got there in the end. The food is..."

Daryl CWK

Shanghai Street

85/100 (3437 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best xiao long bao in..."

Nathasya Christiana Suryo

"Tasty dumplings! Food always taste fresh, pan fried pork dumplings are soo good!..."

Anna Shannon

"Authentic food but very small space to sit in. Everyone walking past seems to be up your face but it’s a very good crowd and serves very delicious..."

Peking Duck

"This place is always busy and there was a wait line. However the line moves fast and didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food was so delicious,..."

Kristy Phan

"Always a favourite for dumplings cravings. From xiaolongbao to steamed or fried dumplings all are delicious. Service is quick too...."

Neil Moeis

"The best shanghai pork buns EVER! I also love their pan fried pork buns, so juicy and delicious! I enjoy their pork mince dry noodles and their..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Must try xiaolongbao and shengjianbao, very delicious but it is a pity that they don’t serve sliced ginger with xiaolongbao...."

Tianshu Sun

"Quick service and yummy foods! The place is a little bit cramped but still able to enjoyed my lunch. My favourite is their shanghai noodle for..."

Eatwithbonny

"Good dinner here over the weekendThe restaurant is a lot smaller than I originally thought. It felt a bit cramped and small.My..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Super super good! XLB were great. Pan fried pork dumplings were fantastic. Texture was amazing. Pork buns great. Choi sum & garlic. Yum!!!! And the..."

Chris Lee

"$10 for 12 vegetarian dumplings - such great value, stuffed full of greens, would definitely have them again next time I’m in Melbourne. We also..."

Shannon

"This was the one I am mentioning on my last review post, the one when we sneaked out and find some Asian feed. There were six of us who craved for..."

Ang Sarap

"My favourite dumpling store in Melb, truely authentic and cheap. Fresh flavours and best to eat with a beer. All the dumplings are so yum from the..."

Johnny

"Best cheap eats, dumplings were delicious and great value for money. I would recommend take away and not dining in as it's busy and small place. Be..."

The Melb Foodie

"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classic dumpling franchise in the city *Review: it’s really odd to see..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Perfect! Crab and pork XLB blew our minds! Definitely worth the price and with so many other choices for dumplings and rice, definitely a place we..."

Shalison

"Quick friendly service. Food delicious. Good value. Fried Dumplings, XiaoLongBao and steamed egg custard buns. Food arrived fast and very..."

Tina Asfar

"We loved 😍The dan dan noodles ! They were delicious and had a bit of a kick. The xiao long baos are usually nice too! They were extra meaty!..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Decided to take my friend to Shanghai Street to introduce them to Xiao Long Bao. We had the XLB, of course, the Shanghai pan-fried mini bun, and the..."

Stelly

"Shanghai Street always delivers their delicious soup filled xiao long bao steaming hot in paper thin wrappers. Would be a 5 star only for the xiao..."

Forwang Li

"Went on a weekday and fortunately the place wasn’t packed and we were seated immediately. We ordered the boiled chicken and prawn dumplings and the..."

@_@

"4.5/5We were craving Xiao Long Bao so we headed down to Shanghai street dumplings to fulfil our cravings. The venue is quite small and it was..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"If you’re looking for some delicious and super affordable Chinese food (especially dumplings), this is definitely the spot to check out in the..."

Eats With Kayli

"Delicious authentic dumplings with no fuss for service but who cares when you only go to satisfy your dumplings cravings. Shanghai fried noodle and..."

Caroline

"Cheap fast and delicious. What more could you want. Is a tight squeeze for seating but they cook fast! Chicken and prawn dumplings and the staple..."

Jason Chu

"This is epic venue and one of the best cheap eats. Serving one of the best greasy Asian foods, with top flavours and there accompaniments like fish..."

Ricky.katyal86

"I love their rice cakes and their dumpling CHILI! To be honest, their dumplings are mediocre but I come back for their chili. Though its not spicy, I..."

Elephantpizza

"Signature Xiaolongbao really can remind me the taste of my hometown. The pan fried buns were ok. Inside meat and juice were very nice but the skin of..."

Jophy Ye

"Great place to get tasty food fast. Soup guaranteed to clear your sinuses and steer away any bodily toxins. Pork dumplings filling and juicy...."

Jenlea6773

"Since it’s opening Shanghai Street has always been packed to the seams with the customers waiting outside. It took a little while for me to ever..."

Donutsam

"If you like dumplings will definitely love this place. By far the best dumplings I have had in Melbourne. Expect to spend $50 for two people...."

Johnny Chan

"We ordered the chicken xiao long bao and the chick dumplings. The chicken dumplings were delicious, very flavourful and heaps of meat. The chicken..."

Lara Lia

"nice food and service . we order juicy dumplings and shanghai noodle. The juicy dumpling is full of soup inside.we loved it. Will come again next..."

Z.z

"This place always has a queue so I decided to check it out for myself. I ordered the traditional steam xiao long bao (soup dumplings). They were..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Great food and really good price. Even when there is a line up, which is daily, it doesn't take too long to get in. Have tried most dumplings & bao,..."

Jess Grady

"I tasted my first dumplings in Chinatown in 2013 so was keen to ensure that my dumpling experience was an awesome one. This place was recommended by..."

Mia U

"Affordable prices. Service was alright. We ordered chicken and prawn xiao long bao and dumplings. The dumpling skin was very crispy and well cooked...."

Dakota

"When I am craving for xiao long bao,This is my to go place for it.They do it realy well! 🤤The noodle is also very good.I used..."

Hon

"A place to satisfy your dumplings craving if you don't mind waiting for a seat as it's often busy with hungry patrons however the fast service will..."

Hungry Hieu

"Pretty good offering of dumplings, service was very quick and efficient. Good selection of dumplings at reasonable prices. Area is small and very..."

MrCreosote

"My favorite place for 炸酱面 cos the sauce and noodles are just soooo good! Love their xiaolongbao filled with soup as well as they were thin and..."

Emily

"Great cheap night out. It is exactly what it says on the label. No fuss, tasty food. Food delivery is always swift, table service a bit slow but..."

Rachio

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: another place where I’ve been many times especially during my uni years just because it’s so good and..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"4.5I love coming here for the xiao long bao, probably the best in Melbourne by a long shot. There is always a line here but well worth the..."

Vivian

"Generous dumplings for a very inexpensive price. Restaurant is busy during lunch times and the space is quite small but my boyfriend and I was lucky..."

Emily T

"Pisang & Goreng, featuring 2 of our colleagues took a stroll down to Melbourne Central and visited this joint on the way there for a quick little..."

Pisang And Goreng

"There are so many dumpling restaurants these days but none really compares with Shanghai Street's combination of taste and value.These..."

Mr NomNom

"The line at lunch times and at dinner is always out the door so to avoid lining up I tend to get my dumplings takeaway. Why would anyone line up for..."

Tinmans Treats

"The best Shanghai dumpling I have ever had in oz especially the crab & pork one which is very light with both flavour blend very well together. Love..."

Janet @ Perth

"Another recommendation from a friend! Located on Little Bourke Street, this smallish restaurant was packed to the rafters. The queue stretched down..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Value for money and flavours are strong without being overpowering. The fried chicken and prawn were a highlight, the crispness and large prawn..."

Linda

"There’s always a long queue here, and for good reason. Pre-ordering your food whilst waiting saves time when you get inside and ensures your food..."

Dumba

"These foods that I ordered so delicious. And I could say this place is a cheap eat place in CBD. I understand why it always have long queue outside..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Delicious, quick and well organised. We had a small wait on a Friday night. Our orders were taken in the line and food was delivered almost straight..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Everything was fast and efficient here. The food was great especially if you compare it to the price you pay - quite cheap and extremely delicious! I..."

EatorTreat

"Spot the tiniest restaurant that always always has a queue outside. Now we all love them dumplings and xiao long bao, their spicy beef over..."

Amy Ahmi

"The pork soup dumpling are 10/10The wontons in soup didn’t have as much flavor but still tasty Stir fry greens w/ Garlic has whole cloves..."

Yearofthesnicksnack

"Tiny and busy, squeezed 4 of us at a table meant for 2.Service was fast and efficient.Xiao Long Bao was quite tasty, more meat..."

Absolute Foodie

"I've visited this place countless times with friends. It's quite a large place, but there are still lines sometimes. It's a very traditional place..."

Joanne Liu

"The best dumplings in Melb. Don’t go expecting anything fancy/quiet/relaxed. This place does its best to keep up with the demand while they dish..."

Pearl

"I’ve seen the queues out the door but not ventured in until last night. The pork XiaoLongBao are definitely good, right up there with some of the..."

Andrew Shelton

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Great Chinese Restaurant in CBDThis place had..."

곰정안

"Thursday 1pm late lunch. Looks like a popular, street-style dumpling place! There was a line and we were told 10-15min wait (only ended up waiting..."

Jade

"Absolutely love the xiao long bao here, out of this world. Always come here and will continue to. YUM. Crispy skin duck is yummy too, crispy skin and..."

Ben B

"Had my first experience at Shanghai Street for Lunch. Had to wait less then 10 mins to get a table which was cramped and shared with other, but..."

Marc C

"There’s a reason for the queue! Juicy, yummy dumplings with super fast and friendly service and beer if you want - that’s the reason. It’s..."

Makruud

"The dumplings and bao here are next level. It is common knowledge. If you get there during peak times you will have to line up for sure. Have a look..."

John Carver

"Had my first experience of xiao long baos here and my gosh it did not disappoint. Understand why there's always a long line outside and would defs..."

The Food Book

"Absolutely love this place! I come here for lunch very often the and quality doesn’t fluctuate too much! The only problem I’d say is that if you..."

Melissa Phu

"Mar 2022. Visited HuTong at the recommendation of friends. Bookings are always required as this venue is extremely popular. The manager was quite..."

Andrew

"Everyone has their favourite dumpling place in Melbourne, so it's contentious to say a place is the best. While maybe not the best, this is one of my..."

Todd Burton

"Great experience expect for the waiter asking for tips at the end. Made us feel..."

Shay E

"The OG dumpling house, a trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without stopping in here for a xiao long bao, chilli dumplings and chilli fried chicken...."

Jess O'Shea

"Hutong has a really good menu and range of food choices for all. They had a lot of different dishes for vegetarians. We ordered the spinach dumplings..."

Kavit Shah

"Consistent quality of xiao long bao. Their spring rolls, chilli dumplings are also good. Their shanghai noodles are worth..."

Sze Wee Tan

Straight Outta Saigon

85/100 (1541 ratings)

"I came here with my friends on a Friday night and we had the most amazing experience at straight outta Saigon. From the funky decor, the yummy..."

Nicole Müller

"Love the cocktails they have available here. Very tasty and creative! Friendly and attentive crew, cute decor, great music. Cant go wrong! Perfect..."

Four Paws

"Had the Vietnamese chicken curry for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful flavors. I've been looking around the CBD for a good..."

George Do

"Dined here last night and loved the experience and atmosphere. Staff were super friendly and food was amazing and decently priced. They also have a..."

ZTH Crew

"Straight Outta Saigon definitely knows how to put on a delish spread! WOW! We had the Feed Me option which is such great value.We started..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"This modern and fun Vietnamese restaurant is located just across QT Hotel on Russell Street and there is so much to choose from. There is a modern..."

M3lissa____

"Had a great meal and staff were excellent especially Hannah who helped us with the menu as we had never eaten Vietnamese before. Also the manager who..."

Davina White

"Cool, funky spot with unreal food! Everything we ordered was delicious and the cocktails were perfect. Even though they were busy the service was..."

Aaditey Bains

"I enjoyed this meal apart from the stools And the toilets . It’s uncomfortable sitting without a back. The toilets were up three flights of..."

Vegemite Girl

"I came here for lunch with friends. This restaurant is quite small and it was really busy, so definitely need to book ahead. I ordered the..."

Rhonni

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Right in the heart of the CBD, this place is bustling even on a Monday night. This place does a "feed me" menu like..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Very cool, trendy decor restaurant with a pretty lady as wall art and some neon light signs. This restaurant is situated at a very convenient..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Average fusion vietnamese..."

Vietha.tranpham

"A vibrant Vietnamese restaurant on busy Russell Street, Straight Outta Saigon has a cool vibe, fab cocktails and divine food; all served with a smile..."

Morgs71

"The place was amazing the staff were really lovely and the food was literally the best i have had in a while I will definitely be back..."

Holly

"You can smell the amazing aromas of this venue way before you see it. Simply amazing to whet your appetite to very authentic Vietnamese meal. We had..."

Chefosaurus

"The customer service is great ^^ , dining atmosphere is great too , talk about the taste of food overall is good . And the price is reasonable...."

Pierre Pie

"Loved our night here! The cocktails were absolutely amazing and the place has amazing vibes which I love! The Viet food was also super yummy! Best..."

Wendy Tseng

"As i just finished racking up my 10,000 steps, the hunger pains arrived. Close to the office is Straight Outta Saigon in Russell Street that has..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Kudos to ambience! Its faaaantastic! 👏🏼 Love the neon board! The food was little over average. $59 for a feed for two is a sweet deal! Wish you..."

Ninilovesfood

"While this spot is (sadly) no longer 24 hours, it still serves up Vietnamese fare that rivals the former venue before it's rebrand. There are classic..."

Quince And Cheese

"Excellent trendy new restaurant in the cbd. Friendly staff and awesome value for money. We did the feed me option for $29.50 per person. Out of the..."

Kate Dougherty

"Authentic Vietnamese cuisine! The baos were really delicious. Highly recommend to try the deal $59 for two, where you get to taste a bit of..."

Sameer

"From the masterminds of Hochi Mama, this certainly lived up to expectations. Pictured below is the Vegetables spring rolls, Chicken Satay skewers,..."

Emily Williams

"4.5Tonight we were lucky enough to dine at Straight Outta Saigon, the revamped Vietnamese restaurant that has taken over the 20Pho7 location...."

Espy Eats

"Everything we ordered was really delicious, the cocktails were great and the price was really good!! Would go back again for sure, such a cosy..."

Alanna Edey

"Had a lovely dinner last night. Service was excellent and food was too. We had the soft shell crab Bao, green mango salad with tofu and Vietnamese..."

Eleanor Brown

"This restaurant is so funky! Love the décor and vibes. The team are super cool and friendly. I love how many vegan options are on the..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"My boyfriend and I were casually walking by this restaurant and it really got our attention as we walked past and ever since day we wanted to try it..."

Nay Nay

"Someone roll me outta here because I ate too much amazing food. . . Exceptional service, and a variety of dishes to try out! Amazing vegan options..."

Zee Saint-Clair

"This place takes the cake! Awesome vibe, great service, the "A Bit of Everything" menu is unbeatable in value, 5 dishes for $55!! I can't recommend..."

Naomi Faith Smith

"There was a long line out the front but because I was solo they squeezed me in at the bar which I really appreciated. I ordered the chicken pho and..."

Jen

"Delicious. Great flavours, great value with the Feed Me deal. We had all the vego/vegan options and my mate (who loves her meat) was super happy with..."

Jessam Carroll-Whiteley

"Awesome vibes, food and decor! Good place to bring a date for Vietnamese food and cocktails. Would recommend getting the spring rolls and the crispy..."

George

"Yum yum yum! Came here as a small group and was Instantly served... amazing service from all staff. The food was really really good we got the feed..."

Jenna B

"My wife and I stumbled across this place on our way to a gig and were so impressed. The ambiance and service was excellent, and for $55 to feed two,..."

HolyCow

"As someone who pride themselves in being an unashamed glutton and have eaten from Melbourne’s inner CBD to eastern outskirts “inside and out”,..."

Hao He

"Such a nice atmosphere and service. 'a bit of everything' - menu was awesome and we had enough food for all of us (and it was so TASTY). Loved flat..."

Vilja Parkkinen

"Love the food, drinks and the vibes!Had a great time with friends, staffs are super friendly love crispy pork belly and the whole flounder!..."

Yokk Ployrung

"This place is a gem! The dishes are authentic and cooked with “wok Hei”… means “well cooked over great 🔥 “.. staff is friendly and and..."

susan vong

"Booked on a whim and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food, service and atmosphere. They were busy but made an effort to fit us in, we..."

Andrew Ford

"I was staying in the city and Straight Outta Saigon was a two minute walk from where I was staying. After checking the old Googly I saw this place..."

Teana K

"Been here a few times now. WE LOVE IT! Fried Rice with Beef and Stir Fry Diced Beef were amazing.(9/10) Salmon Sashimi was amazing(8/10) Satay..."

denver fernandes

"Delicious food and cocktails, very friendly staff all around the venue, great spot for a date night or to go with a table of friends! $69 for two..."

Emma Pentz

"Had a great experience tonight and was served by Emily. She was so honest about meal sizes, best sellers/popular dishes and recommendations. She..."

Nikita Kumar

Pok Pok Thai Restaurant

84/100 (1515 ratings)

Accepts American Express

New Shanghai Melbourne Central

84/100 (1460 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went with a work mate, ordered pork and chinese cabbage dumpling, xiao long baos and pan fried pork dumplings/potstickers. All were delicious, xiao..."

Pyro

"Came in a group of 10 and was seated in a private room. With such a large group we were able to try a variety of dishes which were all good and..."

Melb_Belly

"The restaurant has a lot of authentic Shanghainese dishes. The flavour of the pork belly was amazing, just as good as what I had in shanghai, the..."

Christy Huang

"Located just next to the food court at the top floor.Love the decor and cosy interior and the staff is friendly and..."

M3lissa____

"Xiao long bao are everywhere but not everywhere does them well. New Shanghai does. The staff are polite and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed...."

Andrew Shelton

"We came here to have some dumplings but they were about to close for the day for we ordered them for take away instead. It took around 12 mins for..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"The one post in emporium you do not want to miss in Emporium! What we usually get at New Shanghai is their dumplings with chilli and peanut sauce,..."

M3lissa____

"..."

李心恬

"I did not expect much from this spot but the veg dumplings are actually really great. They're big and bursting with veg and the skins are really..."

Quince And Cheese

"A great selection of traditional Chinese dumplings. THe xia long Bao are highly recommended..."

Sebastian A

"So, I’ve tried the Chadstone one and decided to try the Emporium version of my favourite buns!The Emporium one is definitely more..."

Jianne Yong

"Nice food nice serving to customers. My parents tried to find some good Chinese food and tea in cbd, this place would be great to have dinner with..."

Be Honest

"This is my 3rd time here and i am always craving their dumplings, full of flavours and good portion. Braised pork are tender, juicy, spot on flavours..."

Marseille

"We loved 😍We really loved the dan dan noodles and the chilli dumplings in peanut oil. We disliked 😖The xiao long baos were..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Went there on the dragon boat festival and expected, was very crowded.We reserved table for 10 amd was given the long table im the inner..."

Vinniesia Fen

"Super ❤️ their stir fry spinach with minced garlic - very tasty with the perfect level of crisp! Boiled prawn dumplings were also yummy, however..."

StepiiGM

"Been here so many times. One of my favourite dumpling place in the city. The service is pretty quick, either to get a table nor the food. If you love..."

Priscillia

"I’ve loved New Shanghai for many years. It’s still one of the best value and good tasting dumpling restaurants around. I’ve rarely had..."

Brians83

"Great dumplings in a nice secluded food court setting. The Xiao Long Bao, potstickers and fried pork buns are all versions of pork soup dumplings...."

Emily

"In the corner of emporium, authentic shanghai food，many varieties and really yum. atmosphere is good and staff is nice. Will come back for sure...."

CharlotteJiang

"Resident Photographer and Conflicted Pescatarian were off to Europe for six months to recreate the summer pictured in Call Me By Your Name, and so it..."

Sonia Nair

"The dumplings were great. It's quite funny how they warned you to poke a hole in the xiao long bao before eating it so you don't burn yourself...."

Nadia Wayland

"New Shanghai is nestled upstairs in the food area of Emporium. Pleased to see that the wontons/dumplings are made freshly on site (glass room at the..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"An upscale place for dumplings that is good value for money. :) It was a nice atmosphere. Food wise, the xiao long pao is perfect. Good skin texture..."

Eliza Cade

"Went with a couple of friends, and found that the ambience was comfortable for a group and the service was nice and fast! The waiter paid..."

CutieEats

"Came here for dad's birthday and we didn't realise the Inside was so spacious since it's located in the upstairs food court of emporium :o the food..."

Sylv

"An upscale place for dumplings that is good value for money. The other dishes are also delicious! However it can get pretty busy and staff aren’t..."

Kris L

"We have been here a number of times. Food has been delicious, especially the Xiaolongbao or juicy pork dumplings. Service is good comparing to other..."

Foodie Hangeo

"I would rate 3.5.We were there early so the service was good and attentive. However once the place got busy the staffs were flustered and..."

Lianne

"lovely chinese restaurant located in the emporium, central to the CBD. their serving sizes/portions are quite small even though their prices are..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to study in Shanghai a few years ago and for anyone that has been to China, you'll understand the cravings..."

AlwaysHungryForMore

"One of my go to places that I know will never disappoint me! If you're looking for a place for amazing juicy 'xiao long baos', then look no further!..."

Noms

"Cute place for a chinese fix (3.8⭐)Ambience: The place is actually pretty cute, with an ancient chinese vibe and pretty spacious. Its a..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Had the crab/pork steamed dumplings and the pan fried pork dumplings. Great place to stop for lunch when you’re craving a dumpling fix at the..."

Rita K

"A good place to get a dumpling fix. Nice space, consistent dumplings, good quality and reasonable service. Not the sort of place that wows, but good..."

Linda

"Love this place their xiao long bao, vegie dumplings, salted egg yolk tofu and calamari, fried rice and spring onion pancake. They were all delicious..."

Mi55Bee

"Authentic surrounding design. Would rate customer service 3.5/5. Food is 4/5.Pic 1: Hot & sour soup w/ prawn, shredded pork & tofu (it's nice..."

Emily Lam

"Could’ve been on the Bund, this little piece of Shanghai is quite charming.Red timber shutters adorn the walls, creating a busy yet..."

Peter White

"Delicious dumplings, loved the wontons with peanut sauce, yummy custard buns, they also had a gin cocktail which was great! it was a wait to get the..."

Nit Mish

"Great food and great value. The shepherds purse wontons with chili oil and peanut butter are out of this world. The crispy chicken has the best..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Went here with a couple of friends. It's actually ideal for sharing as you can order a few different dishes and share. I personally loved the..."

Nay Nay

"This is located in the food court on the top most floor of Emporium. Pretty spacious place to dine at but gets super busy during lunch hours. The..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"We showed up on a busy Thursday night and were seated within minutes of queueing. Service was very quick and staff were very friendly. Food was..."

Tammi Vingerhoets

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This place is placed in the bustling food court up in the Emporium. The service is quick and the staff are..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"After the movie we went for a walk and we stop at emporium in CBD and we decided to eat at New Shanghai very good customer service and excellent food..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"UPDATEStill good ... more variety than just dumplings. JT13/04/2018.PREVIOUSThey have somewhat restored my faith in franchise..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Every time I go to chadstone, there’s always a line. Since the emporium location opened earlier, there was less of a queue. New Shanghai emporium..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Love coming here once in a while! I always enjoy every bite and feel a sense of satisfaction when walking out!The xiao long bao and the pot..."

Asianfoodie

"A great place when you have dumplings cravings! We discovered this place when we were doing shopping in Emporium, their Xiao Long Bao with pork is..."

Holly

"Serving up New Shanghai’s signature Chinese cuisine inspired by traditional delicacies found on the streets of Shanghai, the chain has earned great..."

Gastrology

"Feeling like dumplings in the city? New Shanghai in Emporium is convenient and not too pricey. We had the xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings) with..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Updated reviewWe ordered the chilli prawn wontons, pork and chive steamed dumplings, spring onion pancake and Zhia Jiang Noodles - noodles..."

Split The Bill

Ginza Teppanyaki

84/100 (2043 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definately a great night out, and a different experience..our chef was young and although lovely couldn't understand me. I think it would have been a..."

Jenny Stephens

"What a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of friends! the food was fantastic!! Staff are so warm and welcoming �� Definitely..."

Cathy Grant

"My husband and I had a great time here. The food was fantastic, best steak, lamb and chicken I've ever had!!! And the fluffy duck cocktails were..."

Sarah Brims

"What a great night.A must do for anyone we totally enjoyed the experience and it was great to interact with others and the chefs. Staff were great..."

John Eccles

"Excellent food, service & grea fun! This is my second time at Ginza & I highly recommend it for..."

Michelle Daniel

"Great food extremely well mannered and efficient staff. Food was to die for and not..."

Terry Black

"Sensational food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Thanks for a fantastic night..."

Niki Richardson

"Good food staff were awesome ,we go back again great place to go with a..."

Jason Wright

"Fabulous night great service good wine list . We had a group of 8 . Will be..."

Margaret Pharr

"We loved it the food was delicious even the food we didnt catch lamb cutlets were so yummy will be back for more food..."

Annie Bayley

"Went with a group of workmates and we had a great time. The food was delicious and our chef was very funny; it was a first for many of us so will..."

Vjera Kovacevic

"周一下午2点才到，那时店里还是挺空的，但之前路过晚上几乎人都是满座。我们一共6个人，要了3个set A和3个set..."

Lorna

"My family and I visited Ginza Teppanyaki for my Dad & Cousin's birthday and it was a great experience.Most of the group got set 2, and my..."

Nicole

"A lovely evening, food and service were excellent! The interactive menu was a great experience. I'll definitely be back again with friends and..."

CherylAnn Theseira

"Visited Ginza Teppanyaki on Little Bourke St for a friend's birthday.We're greeted by lovely staff and seated immediately.The menu has..."

Ebony Rose

"I visited Ginza on the spur of the moment for dinner with a friend. I generally love the theatre of teppanyaki but it’s not my favourite style of..."

Good Food Good Mood

"What an awesome experience visiting this place! I’d never done something like this before but it was worth it! I really enjoy the idea of watching..."

Agreekable

"Had a Christmas catch up in the private back room with my extended family. We went for the 59 dollar option. Food was good and the entertainment was..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Have never done Teppanyaki before so not experience preciously but it was absolutely amazing! We last minute found this spot half hr before it closed..."

Kylie

"I've always loved a good teppanyaki, and have been meaning to try Ginza teppanyaki for quite a while. We finally went here for my birthday this year,..."

EatorTreat

"I have been to Ginza teppanyaki more times than I can count- it is by far the best teppanyaki restaurant I have ever come across. The food has..."

Kirralee Davies

"Delicious lunch menu. For only $12.80, I had the salmon bento box. The salmon was grilled to perfection and not overly cooked. The fried rice was not..."

Daniel

"me and my partner decided to treat our selves for our anniversary and go somewhere fancy. let me tell you, this place was AMAZINGhad set 3..."

Karvah McClellan

"First time experiencing teppanyaki and I must say it was a great experience.I like the fact that they have different sets with different..."

Melbourneats

"If you want interaction, games and flames with a side of food then make sure you add this to list of places to try in Melbourne!For our 4..."

The Go Go Mumma

"Excellent service and free food done right in front of you, get involved and play the egg and rice games, a great evening and worth the effort...."

Gavin Gusling

"Great fun, amazing staff, food was delicious, the meat was truly exceptional! Chef was polite and good fun, waitress was attentive, We really enjoyed..."

Ivivan

"Great food and service!! The salmon sashimi and prawns are fresh. The beef is tasty and juicy as well. Thanks for the chief and his..."

Cynthia957405

"We had a lot of fun with a group of friends and chef so much. Friendly staff and service. The restaurant was clean and good organise...."

Piyarat Pinthong

"We love this place we go every couple of months and it's always a good night. Great food and good atmosphere. Top quality meat abs and always walk..."

Melissa Jane Rodger

"Had such a fun night here with two other friends. Food was great and staff were lovely. Our chef at the teppanyaki table was heaps of fun and we..."

Daniel Ridolfi

"Just wandering down Chinatown & attracted by all the laughing, my interstate friend & I wandered in & had the best time ever....great food,..."

Michelle Daniel

"We really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Ginza! The food was cooked perfectly and depending on the set you get, there is a fair bit of food,..."

Deana Cannatelli

"Went to Ginza with a group of 7 for a girls dinner. 7 fit perfectly on the table. Anymore it may be squashy.Food was delicious. A bit pricey but..."

Danielle Canna

"Had never been to teppanyaki before so I was very impressed with the overall dining experience. Every dish was absolutely outstanding.. I was so..."

Stephanie Papazois

"First time for teppanyaki. Birthday celebration. We covered set menu 1,2 and 3. Food was absolutely tasty. Eye fillet was well cooked. We all enjoyed..."

John

"Absolutely amazing teppanyaki dinner. Pricy but worth the money. The chefs had games to play w customers which made it more interesting. The company..."

Azim Din

"I have a real soft spot for Ginza as it my first Teppanyaki experience a few years ago, but I've continued to go back every now and then without any..."

Jay Contor

"As far as Tuesday nights in Melbourne go, you could do worse than order a 'Set 2' Teppanyaki and share amongst friends!For the Teppanyaki..."

Erin

"Very good food.Good service good fun. Went out for work Christmas party. Enjoyed every bit, especially the scallops. After we finished we..."

Ari Golonek

"This is the first Teppanyaki with a kids menu that I have been to. That in itself appealing for us. But really our chef Mickey was the best we have..."

Nelly

"After disappointment with our usual teppanyaki haunt, we gave this place a go.Service - fast and friendlyChef - Mickey. Pleasant..."

David Lew

"One night after walking around Chinatown and being indecisive about what to eat I remembered this teppanyaki place from the last time we were in..."

PerthFoodieGirls

"My first time experiencing Teppanyaki in Melbourne, very affordable, all the staff were very welcoming and entertaining but most of all the food was..."

Stephanie Lay

"Came here with cousins, they've got great entertainment and games for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Also very nice and polite staff and the foods..."

Shana Lay

"My first time for teppanyaki and I must say, I had a great experience. Not only was the food delicious but the staffs were all so friendly. I would..."

Sophia Lay

"a awesome place to eat, if you want an authentic Japanese experience. the chefs at Ginza really know how to put on a great show. very entertaining,..."

Michael Lay

"its very central and is in the hub of the city and has very refreshing variety food and friendly staff..a very authentic japanese experience and nice..."

Eric Leao

"Had a birthday party there on 22/11 with friends and relations. The food was if excellent quality and the services were of high standard as all..."

Peter Wong

"Probably the most fun I've had eating out in Melbourne! The chefs at Ginza really know how to put on a great show. We went as a group for a Birthday..."

Daniel Smith

"Very affordable teppanyaki. You can get a lot with the set menu for $50. Considering you get entertainment with it. Its worth it I like how they..."

Ket

"I had visited this place along with my wife Prerna Issar Begwani during our visit to Melbourne. We ordered vegetable teppanyaki along with coffee..."

Rohit Begwani

"Loved it Been back a few times now and never disappointed . Very accommodating to kids and toddlers too . Food is delicious and fresh . Highly..."

Jacqui Aldersea

"The food was fantastic! We want as a family group of sixteen people. Two grandparents, four parents and eight children under ten years of age...."

Pauline Koppel

Edenn Eats

"I had my birthday here & I loved it. Everyone who came still say how good a night it was! They gave us all free sake shot on arrival and they catered..."

Emily

"Steak is heaven! !. Steak on fire is perfect *^O^*i luv their bowl catching, food catching, egg mouth shooting LOL this place is fun ... i..."

Itsflorenz

"Cant agree with the previous comments. Have been there severeal times, both lunch and dinner. If my memory's correct, the $16 lunch set only allows..."

Facebook User

"Couldn't be better Deliciou.... Couldn't be betterDelicious food, amazing service went for a birthday they dresses us up in a kimono and took a..."

Tasha Z

"Good fun restaurant.. The menu here starts with $45 per head, and the most expensive is $125 per head (excluding any drink). Everything is cooked in..."

Peatea16

"Come for the entertainment, not for the food. If you are after a fun dining experience and are game enough to catch the flying crockery you are going..."

McStandard

"Very nice Tepanyaki. 21/5 - went on Groupon voucher, there were 8 of us going so we had a table for ourselves. Food was great, my steak was so..."

Christian Tandjung

"Shoot me! Egg machine gun. We had a fantastic night and they made an extra dessert because it was my birthday! Really great..."

Johnnygu

"Teppanyaki must try!. Only type of place where you'll appreciate food being thrown at you, was a great night of Food and entertainment, our chef was..."

Foodfettish

"Great fun for people who want a playful dining experience! Food was great and the staff quite friendly. I was terrible at catching the egg in my..."

Lellett

"It's fun. Had dinner there last week. Always excellent food (set menu is the best value). Entertaining and excellent..."

Mr Robert

"Great food cooked by funny chef. Must try Prawn, scallop, chicken and MSA4+ eye filet. I really like..."

Sybil

"Best Teppanyaki ever. I've been there several times over the past 15 years and it is always great. The food is awesome especially the chicken and..."

Jodestar

"Thought the food was above averagejust. Enjoyed the show..."

Kieran Hattie

"I loved it! friendly staff and a filling dinner! the experience was..."

Yida

"Great function - thanks Ginza!. We had dinner last Sat Nov 12 - a family group of about 22 to celebrate my 11y.o daughter's confirmation party. We..."

Sands

"Excellent experience. I took a group of students for a school excursion to Ginza, we had the lunch set A, which was more than enough. The food was of..."

Millypilly

"I am not very good to compare the authenticity of the Japanese food. However, the taste was really good with nice favours and was served by smiling..."

Brian Prentice

"Great food and great atmosphere no complaints at all... Would go back again defiantly..."

Yukilala

"Came in on a Saturday night and was very lucky we were able to get a seat. We got the set #2 and the seafood set and both had amazing food. All was..."

Jessica Perrett

"Great experience plus good food. The chef makes it fun as well with the tricks and games he plays with parties on the table. Unless you have big..."

Kyng Star

"Dinner @GinzaTeppanyaki and chose set 2 - the meat eater. We're seated around the grill and our chef is friendly as we watch the preparation of the..."

Shaun D'Monte

"We had a dinner last night with 5 of my friends and it was a amazing experience. Specially staffs are very friendly and professional. I must thanks..."

Safwan Abdul Bary

"Amazing restaurant. Went here for lunch with the family, the kids loved the show and all the games (catching egg in your mouth and catching..."

Tim AU

Spice Temple

84/100 (2021 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food and service! Food was great value for money, very tasty and filling and cocktails and dessert paired perfectly with the meal. Our waiter..."

Met

"I went here for my birthday with my girlfriend. We were taken to the level below and while we've seen several people complain about the space being..."

Dan M

"@therockpoolfiles Home of modern cantonese cuisine by Chef Neil Perry. Had one of their signature dishes - Hot,sweet,sour and numbing pork...."

M3lissa____

"If you’re after food that is well balanced and full of flavour Spice Temple will not disappoint. Perfect restaurant for an intimate date night or..."

SouthEastEater

"I had my birthday dinner here this year and I have to say you need to have money to eating here...food is delicious and more on the Chinese fusion..."

Madamrouge86

"The food and ambience is excellent...and the service is par excellence. Ensure Diana looks after you cos she truly displays a very high level of..."

Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri

"We had a lovely meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday on a Thursday. Courtney was our waiter, she was fabulous. We loved the hot and numbing dry..."

Alicia

"Amazing restaurant! Been back and gets better every time. Staff are well educated on the menu both food and wine, the food is sensational, gorgeous..."

Sam Parker

"I was so excited to try a high quality yumcha and though every dish was immaculately prepared..wasn’t a 5 somehow. I have been back twice but still..."

RM

"Spice Temple is one of those higher-end restaurants on Southbank Boulevard along with Rockpool, Rosetta and the Atlantic. I'd been meaning to come..."

Erin

"The food was faultless! A bit of a delay in it coming to the table but understandable given it was a super busy Saturday night. All the dishes were..."

Sarah Down

"The name is no lie - This place brings the heat. Every dish is doused in chilli, so be prepared. My favourite dish was the salt and pepper tofu..."

Quince And Cheese

"Very unique Asian cuisines with an absolutely unique dining experience. Something the restaurants at crown have been known for. This 2 level..."

Food Traveller

"In my eyes, this is the perfect spot for a first date. Dimly lit, not overly formal, but not downmarket. I’ve eaten here multiple times, and I can..."

Carlo Boscia

"For the past 10+ years I had always disliked Sichuan food and would only eat it if my friends insisted. Spice Temple changed my perception of Sichuan..."

Isabel Tsang

"Prime location. Great drinks and cocktails, great quality food! The lamb dumplings are juicy and the beef tender. The noodles are thick and soft, but..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"The prawns and the fried rice are to die for! Absolutely amazing flavours and the best experience! Everything else was good too, but the highlights..."

Priiyan Sathiyaseelan

"Very aptly named! We had so much food it’ll take forever to list them all, but one of my favorites was the quail entree: oh my god.Besides all..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Awarded One Hat from the Good Food Guide 2019. We dared to try Spice Temple for both of us who can’t take any spice. It was one of the last few..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"It was lovely! The heat and flavors were balanced out perfectly. The wontons were amazing and the Yunan fried rice was so delicate. The Kung Pao..."

Mia

"My favourite is the bang bang cold chicken cut.The five spice deep fried squid, steamed eggs plant and twice cook duck.The service and food..."

Hon

"Delicious dinner for two, the prawn wontons with aged malt vinegar were mouth watering! Kung Pao chicken was also thoroughly delicious with just..."

The King Of The North

"Highly recommend the set menu for lunch as it is a good portion size and introduction to the different types of dishes found at Yum Cha. However, the..."

Iris

"really good food really nice customer service.I really enjoy everytime we go there.only down side is they dont offer cakes for dessert for..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Very lovely place to have dinner, staff were attentive and friendly. The dishes were very nice and presented well. Alcohol options were great. Inside..."

Lyonee Dang

"Top notch service, very knowledgeable staff. It was just the two of us dining, so fantastic that they could offer us half served of most dishes. ..."

Custardbun

"3.5. Have been here for the yum cha lunch many years ago and wasn't hugely impressed, but recently came back for a work function and the set course..."

Nalia

"The interior continues to impress with its elegance. It may have dropped a hat since my last visit (it still retains one) But my favourite food man..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Me and my husband visited this spice on our first anniversary. It was an awesome experience. Our host and server for the night was Laura. When I..."

Divya

"So I’ve had a mixed bag from all the people I know to have eaten at Spice Temple. Whilst some love it, others don’t rate it at all and it’s..."

Milandro

"The food and service here was impeccable! All the flavours were spot on. I especially loved the mapo tofu and wontons which had the perfect amount of..."

Connie

"Absolutely Amazing!!! Our group of 8 chose the mid priced banquet. The food was perfectly cooked. You could taste that a lot of work had gone..."

Shazeatsout

"Delicious food. I’ve been here three times over the last few years and it never disappoints. The fried eggplant dish and wontons are so yummy. The..."

Jo

"We came and tried their Yum Cha banquet which gives us a variety of their Yum Cha dishes. The dumplings are pretty good, they have great thin skin..."

Debby

"The food was very innovative and loved the crab dish. Fried rice along with the Kung Pao chicken was an amazing combo and they generously served the..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"This is my second time at spice temple and certainly they did not disappoint. Dishes we ordered were: tea smoked duck, prawn dumplings with..."

Mizpiggy

"My favorite restaurant ever! Have been there many times and am constantly amazed each time I go there. The amount of flavor is like nothing I have..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Have been to Spice Temple for multiple occasions. Came here for one years Christmas party which was a good night but mainly just casual dinner when..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"We went to Spice Temple for a friends birthday and got to experience dishes off the set menu. The kingfish sashimi was by far the most delicious fish..."

Tahlia

"Underrated..... must be 6 or 7 starWonderful dishes. Order anything there and it’s beyond your imagination.My orders were Hot pot..."

Sandeep Saluja

"This place has been on my list for awhile. The hanun style pork belly was tasty, ma-Po style braised beef rib was the stand out. Loved the tofu and..."

Natalie Lester

"All in all a great evening at Spice Temple. Service was really great, and the food was amazing. Would I go back? Probably not. For only the reason..."

Kylie Angelika

"Wanted to visit here for a while and finally decided to go on the weekend and booked through Zomato.Service was good but I felt disappointed..."

Melody.mt.tang

"My partner and I went to Spice Temple for an anniversary dinner. I’m not sure if it is the ideal date night for one vegetarian and one..."

Fusspot Foodie

"I’ll start by saying the prices are bordering on ridiculous. The flower drum is cheap in comparison! The food great and service good but never..."

The Pup

"I really enjoy Spice Temple. Everything I’ve tried here is delicious. I would particular recommend the deep fried eggplant as a starter (from..."

KnowingMelbourne

"@Spice TempleI love all the spice, the service is fantastic and the wines are a prefect match to the food. The eggplant is delicious, the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"Came here for a quick meal before some gambling with my friend. We had some steamed vegi dumplings, tuna Tataki, vegetarian noodles and some steamed..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Went there for dinner and absolutely loved the fine balance of spice and flavour! The food managed to tick all the boxes of spicy, sweet and savoury..."

Sancha Noranho

"A very expensive Chinese restaurant. However u pay for the service which is great & rent which I believe is quite high . U really need to know what..."

Sam

"What can i say i love the decor the food is delicious especially the numbing beef and the service is great. One of my favourite place to go. I will..."

John Solos

"Stylish interiors, nice food and friendly staff, situated amounts the vast spread of crown restaurants this a great place for a nice dine in meal..."

Shane Wright

"We’ve been here a few times now and love it. The service is great, food is delicious (with just the right amount of spice) and the ambience is..."

Dumba

"Probably the most expensive dumplings, etc. that I have ordered but they were impressive. I went to Spice Temple twice in one week as I was..."

Angehaha

"Spice temple had really good service period. It’s a pricier place and normally I wouldn’t go to this place.. but have to say that the food was..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Spice temple was defiantly a rude awakening for the world of spice! Defiantly need to lower the heat as my grandchildren found ever dish unbearable..."

Barbraedwards

"Go for the Dinner and Banquet. Avoid the routine dumplings, they are not fine dining enough. I think my taste buds were happy with the $95 dinner..."

Abi

"Easily my favorite restaurant! The food, service and vibe was beyond incredible! The lamb dumplings, pork hock and the numbing duck was to..."

EatsByM

"We had the set menu, every course was either great or amazing, even the desert, which at some places is an after thought. The service was what..."

Monica Iva

"i do not want to leave any comment below thank you for the food served it is a good experience unless not the right person hope i can become..."

元霸李

"Food: Had the Golden Banquet and it was majority was pretty good. Enjoyed the kinda ~~ Fish Sashimi very much. The fried dishes was very average...."

An-Cheng Huang

"One word for it ! Shock! Shock on how much this place has improved since I last came here 3 years ago!Every dish we had was excellent especially..."

Mills

"Great food, most of the time - has been very hit and miss as of late, cocktails are fantastic.Great intimate venue.Downside is..."

Dave B.

Chef Lagenda

84/100 (2836 ratings)

"My score 3.5 stars (avge of many visits). J and I had lunch here on Mon 16th Mar and it was basically empty. Service very good and helpful. ..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great Customer Service. Hectic..."

Linh Nguyen

"Heard so much about this place from friends and finally went last Sunday! I usually have high standards on Malaysian food / Asian food and happy to..."

Space For Cakes 🍰

"Great food served quick. Prompt and friendly service. Didn't expect much, but ended up meeting my noodle cravings to a..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"I came here recently for first time and GLAD I did! Moments earlier I was at the next door eatery being forced to sit 'squashed' between..."

Jay A.

"The combination hor fun and hainanese chicken rice is a favourite when i visit. Love the friendly staff and the food is amazing. The hor fun has an..."

M3lissa____

"The Laksa’s here are just as good if not better than laksa king. I found that any other item of food I’ve ordered off the rest of the menu..."

GlassOfMalbec

"Had the mixed curry laksa, soup was full flavoured with good levels of spice. Good mix of seafood and chicken in the noodles, prices are very..."

Forwang Li

"A friend and I came here last night, I had been here many moons ago but am happy that I decided to come back.A great menu with good..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Dare I say it - this place upstages its brilliant competitor next door Laksa King, though the difference between these two is marginal. Their serving..."

Thunder8621

"Chef Lagenda never disappoints me in terms of food. I am glad to know a place to go when I feel like good bowl of laksa although it is very rich that..."

Julie Lee

"Love the Chicken Curry Laksa and Noodle soups here.Been a regular customer here since they first opened many years ago.Great..."

Lina's Music House

"Yum yum yum!!! Cannot get enough!!! It's right next door to laksa king (the same owners I've heard??) and I would say it is the "cheaper" restaurant,..."

Tara Rain

"One of two quality Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne. The laksa is just sensational. The broth is flavoursome, the eggplant melts in your mouth and..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this place, my family and friends constantly come here. Great service and food is always amazing and cheap. However, the one thing..."

Sally

"Came here for an early dinner with friends on a Thursday evening. We had a booking and were comfortably seated upstairs near the air conditioning,..."

Vicky

"Always good food whenever we go here, they never disappoint. Their head waitress Steph is really nice and accommodating. Everything on their menu is..."

Louise

"Had lunch with a Malaysian friend. I ordered laksa and kuey teow. Kuey teow was properly chargrilled and nice with flavour you find only in Malaysia...."

Amid

"This is where the locals go when they want the best Malaysian food. Just delicious and consistent food, the roti rolls are so fresh and yummy!..."

Hungry Hippo

"Chef Lagenda has a bit of a legendary status in Melbourne to get your Malaysian fix, but keep your expectations in check.It really depends what..."

Flying Forward

"Being really disappointed with Laksa King lately, I have decided to try Chef Lagenda. I had two crazy and tired kids so I decided to quickly do a..."

Piggyeatalot

"This place is pretty good for lunch. Had the char keuy teow and it had the 'wok' charred flavour in it. Love those dishes with it. Had the entree..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This is quite possibly the best restaurant in Melbourne for authentic and delicious Malaysian / Chinese food, and very affordable. I am in looove..."

Kris L

"Nice place for Malaysian cuisine. Great selection of dishes, plenty of seating and quick service. Took the whole family here and got seated and..."

JKGasMan

"One of the most efficient services I’ve ever ever had. The food was second to none and left me full to the brim. Don’t even get me started on the..."

Nicholas Cardona

"When I was at Laksa King last time I seen Chef Lagenda a few doors down. Did some reading, seen some good reviews so I decided to give the place a..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Their laksa may not be as good as Laksa King next door, but I found all other food except for laksa are so much better than the next door! Absolutely..."

Wasabi Lover

"Really good laksa’s. Maybe not quite as good laksa king but pretty damn close. On the plus side it’s a bit cheaper at $9.50 and your served..."

Cheesy.boys

"Great place great food if it was closer to home! Can you open one up in the Preston, Northcote, Thornbury, Coburg area??? I don't mind driving here..."

Robgac

"I've been coming here for years & only now have I felt the emotional need to write this review.Thomas (the owner) I met while dining here for..."

Chris

"Great place to go for a hearty meal. Laksa is good and the rooftop outdoor area is good during the summer. Convenient location opposite Newmarket..."

Dumba

"Being a Malaysian, coming here feel like I’m back home again. The food is authentic, and taste like how it’s supposed to taste, the real deal...."

RGAnders

"Delicious laksa, quick and efficient service, large portion and very affordable! The tea is free too, unlike at other chinese restaurants that..."

Finding.happiness.in.food

"Maybe the best laksa in Melbourne (better than next door, imo). Staff are always friendly and meals are very affordable. Favourite things are the..."

Tatiana Abbott

"Laksa King WHO? As much as I do like laksa king sometime there’s alway someone better! Chef Lagenda not new at all but always in the shadow of..."

Dre M

"Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. Situated just a 5 minutes walk from Newmarket Station, this place is supposedly very busy...."

Moieats

"Best hawkers food around the area. Always busy.They also provide bubble teaChicken laksa - the best as they come with chicken and..."

Leslie Yapi

"My go to Flemington Laksa House.Nestled in the shadow of the Famous Laksa King, Chef Legenda holds its own with delicious and simple..."

The Vego Correspondent

"Fantastic, tasty food and amazingly priced!! M and I got the satay roti and BBQ pork buns, for mains I got the Char Kuai Teow and M got the Hokkien..."

Sakura Moon

"Went in with my boyz for a feed and this place was impressive!The lor mee was delicious!The char siew and roasted chicken were..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Fantastic food, reasonable prices, generous serving sizes. Generous serving sizes. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time, and prepare to..."

Jonathan Sh

"Been there for countless times and also ordered takeaway from there. Good Malaysian restaurant near my area. Always busy during dinner..."

May Li

"Vegan laksa is so much better than Laksa King next door. You can taste the herbs and there was a lot of veggies.Fried tofu was nice and..."

VegoLover

"I have eaten at this restaurant many times and will continue to do so. The selling points are nice food at decent prices. Hopefully will accept card..."

Minh

"What is Laksa King?Thats right... gone are the days having to wait in a huge line and dine at a hectic place with tables so close to one..."

Suburb Review

"Tasty and reasonably priced. A nice glass of white with my meal was only $6! Friendly service. Meals arrived quickly and were hot and fresh...."

Yumyum

"The food was very nice and there are plenty of options to choose from which I found very impressive. The serving sizes are reasonable and the prices..."

Stephanie Jade

"It was New Years day 2018 and we thought of trying out somewhere in Flemington. Understandably the place was packed and had to cue up outside for 20..."

Food Monkey

"😱Lizzie's first impression: Laksa King is always seen with the line but Chef Lagenda is also just as popular and only a few doors..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Simply the best! My hubby was in complete silence when he's devouring the laksa, he loved it! My fish head noodle soup was also..."

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

"Camas here once as we didn’t want to wait in the long line for laksa king, and I’m glad we did! The food here is very tasty and they have..."

Stelly

"Chef Lagenda makes one of the best vegetarian fried rice & the serving is generous. The fried rice has a mixture of vegetables including fresh..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Best service and food. Never disappointed, always tasty and fresh. Great value for money too !We have had their Laksa's...Nasi Goreng...pork..."

Dreammaker

"Great little spot in the heart of Flemington, right next to tram and train lines for ease of access. I went here for a friend’s birthday dinner and..."

Niki

"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: Yes Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but we got..."

AllyBelly

"Honestly, I still don't understand why people line up for ages to get into Laksa King. My thoughts are that Chef Lagenda makes a superior laksa, AND..."

Jesskaar

"Delicious place to have local Malaysian delights such as Laksa, Chicken rice and stuffs. This place was always busy and I always make a reservation..."

Ferry Gondo

"Located just next to Laksa King and not too far from Myong Tofu, another reasonable option for Malaysian food in Flemington. Smaller seating space a..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Been here twice in the last month. Awesome food. Pays to book before going to ensure you get a decent seat. Loved it both times we went and have had..."

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

"We wanted a quick laksa at our old fave Laksa King but left when told of the 15 min waitfor a table. Chef Lagenda was the obvious alternative as its..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Tasty food. Had vege laksa and curry puffs. Authentic flavour. Quality produce. Service was fast and efficient. Only downside was cash only payment...."

Cjk73

"This place lives up to the hype. Ordered seafood Laksa and roti bread with satay sauce, an identical order to what I had at Laksa King next door only..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"This little restaurant in Newmarket completely nails a Laksa. It is bursting with flavor and would have to say it's the best I've had. We tried it..."

Peppercorn

"Our go to place, even better than their next door neighbour imho. Have tried several items on the menu and food is always on point. Staff is..."

RiceEater

"Lagenda meal deal ☑️ beef rendang ☑️ laksa ☑️ Singapore noodle ☑️ koay teow ☑️ mee goreng ☑️ I absolutely love the food here...."

Tomlovestoeat

"Food took ages to come out and it wasn't even busy. But when it did, it was damn good. Had the crispy chilli duck, which had just the right amount of..."

Sotasty

"DO: Everything like we did. We did: the laksa, the crab (pepper and chilli), the chicken spare ribs, pork spare ribs, greens and Roti...."

David Food Leasing

"Been here since Laska King was closed. And it becomes my favorite laksa place. The laksa is so tasty. It was the best laksa I have ever had. And it..."

Quinn

"Chef Lagenda, as I have been told, hones the original chef behind Laksa King's infamous laksa. While these two restaurants battle it out near..."

Dimzib

"After hearing amazing things about chef lagenda I finally got the opportunity to find out for myself what the fuss was about. I decided to order..."

JLN

"Had Kung Po Chicken and Sambal Veggies. Both were authentic to the Malaysian/Singapore Style of stir fry. Can get very crowded and busy. Recommend a..."

Jonathan Tan

"The giant bowl of vegetarian laksa is what dreams are made of!! Lots of vego options. My boyfriend loves the fried duck and the nasi lemak! Quite..."

Maree Faraguna

"Good, spacious place to dine in with great selection of food choices. Always seem crowded all the time even during weekday. We tried this restaurant..."

Trang Nguyen

"Set in an ideal location and close to public transport, Chef Lagenda is the place to go, offering a broad range of deliciously made Malaysian dishes,..."

Frank T

"A very busy restaurant and great foods..."

tomato little

"When Malaysian food is what you want than Chef Lagenda is where you wanna go! Visited over the weekend and was SO pleased by the food. We tried the..."

Ebony Zappone

"Very authentic Malaysian food. Laksa is as good as laksa king next door. The three colour drink is not as good as from viet restaurants. Keen to come..."

Tom Jiang

"Usually viewed as the alternative to Laksa King if the latter is full, Chef Lagenda holds its own ground in the flavour department with similar and..."

Urban Nerd

Ant's Bistro

84/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Easily the best chinese we've had. We're visiting from Sydney so squeezed two meals in while in Melbourne it was that good. We ordered salt & pepper..."

Kelly McCormack

"Food is always great here. Been many, many times and never had a bad meal. The owners are very personable and always there to greet you and say hi...."

Gwenda Moss

"Absolutely delicious meal. Very friendly. Cosy atmosphere. Highly..."

Corey Abbott

"Easily the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Consistently..."

Rory Macdonald

"I'm from East Gippsland but every time I'm near Chinatown this is my go to place. The Salt and Pepper Calamari is..."

Cameron Johnson

"Great atmosphere ,,, Staff lovely ,,, Great food ,,, Would definitely go again..."

Debra Crofts

"Very comfortable environment. A little gem in the cbd. Highly..."

Joe Kwong

"Food is so tasty, even the seafood which normally i dont eat, everything I tried (around 8 dishes) was delightful..."

Vivian Diaz

"Very nice food and friendly service. Great place to..."

Liz Mercovich

"Wonderful food and..."

Maureen Schuyt

"Busy place in Chinatown that does good fast Chinese food. Chicken ribs and mapo tofu were the..."

Dumba

"Dont be fooled by the name! This place serves up amazing chinese food. They have an order to share concept where you order a few dishes to..."

M3lissa____

"Tried Scrambled Egg White! It is simply amazing. Tastes 99% like crabs but it was all eggs. Clean and healthy. Great choice if you want to lose..."

Owen Wu

"I went here for lunch last week. Just off the main thoroughfare of China Town. It has several small and large tables. The food was amazing, despite..."

Donna Bagnall

"Ordered their Shanghai noodles here. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable...."

Phoebe Johnston

"My friend and i dined here for lunch, it wasn’t too busy surprisingly but we enjoyed our lunch of classic sweet and sour chicken, beef black bean..."

LC

"Ordered their shanghai noodles, stir fry beef noodles and chicken and sweet corn soup and everything was delish and the portion size was decent. The..."

Piggyeatalot

"Little hidden gem in china town. The food has always been good and authentic. However the price point is also a little bit higher. You get what you..."

Diesel

"Stumbled in late Sunday night after a few drinks at Heartbreaker. Ordered all the good meaty, carby, fried things. Delicious dumplings, salt and..."

Kelly Belly

"This restaurant located in small lane. Decent food with reasonable price. Scrambled egg whites has been our favourite order. Friendly service...."

Debby

"This Chinese restaurant has an extensive menu of buns, dumplings and other staples such as roast duck and honey chicken. I thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Adam Scarf

"Brought my family who are from overseas here cause I've tried it quite awhile ago and I quite like it. Not knowing if it'll be as good as before, I..."

Ed

"Cheap eat. Byo wine. Old skool Chinese pretty popular and good service. Eaten here many times for a boozy lunch with friends. They have some..."

Peter Sinclair

"Think this is a good middle ground China Town choice. Not as crazy busy as your Shanghai dumpling house or similar. Quality a step up, so to price...."

Edward Schweitzer

"We all know that Little Bourke Street is Melbourne's Chinatown, and if you're lucky enough for your restaurant to be situated on that famous strip,..."

Professor_JER

"Solid Chinese. Good value and very tasty. Some msg though as you'd expect and service isn't the best but all in all, a good option for China..."

Kotix

"One of my favourite places for Chinese food. Usually have to line up during weekends but as busy as it can get, food is still served fast and..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Visited here as Sichuan house and Shanghai Street were fully booked (should have booked for a Friday night - doh!). We were persuaded by the lovely..."

Spaghetti Monster

"I've been here twice and had good experience both times. I've tried:Roast duck: nice, crispy skin, overall juicy but you do get the odd parts..."

IsaH

"Excellent food and quick service. The service staff is also quite friendly and accommodating. Ants Bistro never fails to relax me and recharge my..."

Normandhakim

"Food was great, service was excellent. Hopefully the owners will improve the living conditions for the occupants of the goldfish tank with the..."

Nat Alie

"this is our favourite place all the time. we always come here on special occasion and all my friends love it. my favourite dish is minister chicken,..."

Mochi Yama

"Tucked away from all the other bustling Chinese places in Chinatown - this humble shop is a hidden gem. Go past the typical Chinese front and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Good service, great food, excellent value.Can get noisy at times, but that's because it's a popular destination.I recommend the..."

Miles Davis

"是一間在跟朋友們決定要聚餐或是肚子餓想不到要吃什麼的時候就會想說"不然就去那兒吧" 的餐廳(笑) ..."

Ivy Yu Ti

"The place is nicely set up and gets quite busy around dinner time. We ordered salt and pepper calamari, cold noodles, chilli dumplings and a pungent..."

FoodHedonist

"Melbourne does upmarket very well, Melbourne also does trendy very well, what Melbourne seems to lack severely is comforting budget food - enter Ants..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"First time here tonight and the food was delicious. It's a loud little restaurant (due to design... But also the woman next to us who could have..."

Tiges

"Had lunch today. Ordered Crystal noodle salad, Minister chicken, and Scramble egg white for three. Everything was delicious except salad because it..."

M&M

"Good quality Chinese restaurant and it's not very expensive too. Good value for money and one of my favorites. ;) Very nice and caring auntie and..."

Inuneko

"Been here once about 6 years ago, the most memorable and recommended dish was the scrambled egg with crab meat, although looks boring but taste very..."

Snoopy

"Ants Bistro is a small Chinese restaurant tucked away in an alleyway off Little Bourke Street. Lunchtime would be the best time to try it out as..."

J-Fo

"I've been here many times. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable. What can..."

Yellow Snow

"Probably the most reasonable chinese restaurant in melbourne. There are very few authentic chinese restaurants in melbourne, and this is not one of..."

Tony Chen

"10/10......."

Bryan Sally

"I've heard of Ants Bistro from my friends many times, and have been wanting to go since forever! Finally gotten the chance when Alfred and his mates..."

Addy

"Located in Chinatown, from the outside Ants Bistro appeared very much similar to other typical, non-upscale Chinese restaurants but from the inside,..."

Angel Khong

"Great food great atmosphere reasonably priced.. We were recommend Ants Bistro by a friend (Chinese) so we thought give it a go even though a lot of..."

Facebook User

"This place doesn't sound like a Chinese restaurant but the location and decor and crowds of extended Chinese families enjoying long long lunches..."

Gin

"It's a great place. Very tasty Chinese food. Tastier than usual if you're happy with a bit of spice. I really like this place. Couldn't fault one..."

Two Sheds

"The food is amazing! Service is surprisingly good for a Chinese joint..."

Feed Me

"Hidden gem. Wonderful food and amazing service. We will be back..."

Natusya3080

"Love it. Great staff and friendly service. Nice flavours. Will be..."

Charlotta Adolfsson

"Went here on a Saturday night with some friends before heading to a birthday party. We didn't make a booking because we knew there would be plenty of..."

Rebecca

"Best Peking Duck I've ever had. Went based on good reviews and managed to get a table straight away at 8pm on a Saturday night. Disappointed by the..."

Londoner

"Yum. Great food great service no need to say more just go there and see for..."

Mclaglen Family

"Went here on Sunday during lunch time. Weren't sure what to expect, but turned out to be an amazing experience. We ordered Five Spice Duck, Salty Egg..."

RnG

"Brilliant location brilliant dumplings. Ant's is a fantastic lesser-known restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Just around the corner from the hustle..."

Ellied

"Ants for Lunch. Went here with friends, one who was vegetarian so good to find a chinese place with good vegetarian menu options. Lunch menu was..."

Jimimel

"Hidden gem. Came across this restaurant by accident as it is in a laneway off Little Bourke Street . Food was delicious and they allow BYO and only..."

Gastronome

"The service is not very good at this place but I love the spicy fish! It's not authentic Sichuan recipe but still tasty, the baby bamboo shoots were..."

Eva Q Huynh

"Good reliable Northern Chinese food. Been coming here for years and thoroughly recommend the Minister's Chicken, delicious crispy deep fried chicken..."

Dylang8

"One of the best in Chinatown. I've been coming here for 6 years or more and the food is always fantastic with great hospitality from Steven and..."

Victor Lo

"Headed for dinner on a busy Saturday night with no booking but were promptly seated after a wait of a just a few minutes. Great menu and great..."

Dezezez

"I really like this restaurant, the service is great, I tried the smoked duck, and I addicted to it. This is the best Chinese restaurant in China..."

Lawrence

"This was our second port of call during our Duck Crawl. We opted for the smoked tea duck which was divine - highly..."

Iceman

"Best chinese in the cbd. I .... Best chinese in the cbd.I ordered sweet and sour chicken with a side of small fried rice. Both dishes were..."

Jesse1990

"Best Chinese food in Melbourne. So..."

Ivy Chang

"Sizzling beef is tasty, even if a little..."

Ashlee Khan

"BEST!. Best place to go to dinner, we go here roughly once a month! only thing bad is its pretty squishy but the food is to die..."

Racheeeelf

"Try it. We stumbled on this place for lunch. We were heading up to Dainty Sichuan on a Tuesday only to find it closed. Ants Bistro is in the same..."

Richard

"Ants bistro is delicious!! Have been going quite regularly and is one of my fav Chinese restaurants. Szechuan chicken, wunan pork ribs and gravy beef..."

BestReviewer223

"Loved the vibe and the Szechuan Duck, Salt n Pepper calamari was a bit oily and would pass on the braised eggplant. Great chili oil and dumplings..."

Stormie

"We visited Ants for the second time on the weekend remembering how good the food had been on our previous visit. What we had forgotten was how..."

Jo Gooden

"Great for lunch. I often go to Ants Bistro for lunch with friends/colleagues - the food is reliably good and the lunch menu is very affordable (my..."

Ophelia

"Good food and great service. It has been almost ten years since I went to the Ants Bistro. We were looking for a place for Yum Cha on Sunday but most..."

Lifecycle

"Best Chinise in Melbourne. Fresh and tasty food, great variety, very well priced and attentive staff. What else can you ask..."

Hungry Brunette

"Consistently good food and service. Ive ended up here many times after a few after work drinks on a Friday night and have always walked away with a..."

Elle.eats

"Food was really good. Service was slow, which was no issue for me, but definitely need some help out..."

Anonymous User

Nine Elephants

84/100 (1336 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely fabulous dishes!!!!The best Thai food in Melbourne. i will definitely order again...."

Jiyu Hong

"Absolutely delicious food and you get to customise almost all the recipes to vegetarian/vegan if needed! Went in pretty late at night (pre-corona..."

Madhu

"Nine elephants fried rice - must get!!! Pad Thai really tasty and authentic too!!! Will be back for sure!! It gets super packed and I get..."

Denise Lim

"Came here for lunch the other day. Service was good and food came out relatively quick. I ordered the crispy pork belly and was pretty..."

Kerthefoodie

"Foods are very nice. Been there many times. Just hard to get a table. Tom yum soup is not great. Tastes weird and some dishes can be super spicy or..."

Ringo Vicious

"Besides the venue not being my favourite, I was pleasantly surprised with the small restaurant. Loved the food and quick service...."

Svenja Grabo

"Small, slightly fancy Thai restaurant. Had the cripsy pork salad and red duck curry. Both were quite good. Very thoughtful and friendly service...."

Fatmunkie

"Came here after work. Place is quite cosy. I ordered the Pad Thai and really enjoyed it. It was different to most Thai restaurants as it had a slight..."

Veelee

"A restraunt full of yummy thai delicacies ever...I have tried the Chicken Fried rice here which was really made very good blended with sprouts and..."

Aravind Ratna

"Nice place but not possible to do a walkin for lunch, need to book and the place is small with few tables. Food is really good would surely visit..."

Chakshu Datta Bhawsar

"Flavourful and simple Thai place in Docklands! Pretty great place for Vegetarians.Ordered:🍞 Tofu Hom Pah (v): 4 pieces of deep..."

Jasmine

Jula Sihapanya

"My friends and I decided to venture out to Docklands to satisfy our Thai cravings at this restaurant. Walking in, the restaurant is quiet, with a..."

Decent Feed

"One of the best Thai restaurants I’ve been to. Tucked away hidden in docklands, this little restaurant is a gem. Love the fried rice, so..."

RGAnders

"One of the better Thai restaurants in Docklands. Great for lunch or takeaway. Service is generally good and fast. Food is authentic and price is..."

Diesel

"Nine Elephants is one of my favourite restaurants in Docklands. I’ve been a number of times and they consistently bang out great dishes. We booked..."

Fusspot Foodie

"Found this place browsing the net because we were unsure what to eat and so glad I stumbled upon this spot. Ordered the coconut prawns and drunken..."

The Food Book

"As far as value for money goes, this is the best Thai food in the Docklands. Stopped here after work one night and had an amazing Tom Yum soup,..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"This has to be one of, if not, the best kept secrets in Melb. Docklands is so off the beaten track but well worth the visit for this fabulous..."

Mark Russell

"I love the Pad Thai, I have it with prawns which are always perfectly cooked. The flavours are mouth watering. I also like the Boat Noodles soup..."

Trekking Food

"Always reliable and tasty Thai! I ordered the pad Thai with crispy pork and extra sauce for $15. Suggest extra sauce as it can be a bit dry..."

Linda

"The food here is very nice, if a vegetarian please mention it to the person serving you as thai food is ought to have shrimp/ oyster sauce(even if it..."

Neegita Sharma

"Yum Thai food is ur crave of the hour? Then this is the answer. Would suggest you do a reservation before you go else you will have to wait for..."

FoodieMe

"The food and service was amazing. Very impressed with the Pad Thai and prawn avocado salad, highly recommend! :) We will definitely visit Nine..."

Laurena Merlino

"Best Thai in Docklands!Definitely the best Thai in Docklands and one of the tops in Melbourne. This place serves dishes that are rich in..."

Luke And Hannah

"I've been here a few times, love the food here, probably the best Thai I've had in the city and so reasonably priced, especially for the CBD. It's a..."

Max

"This place has really delicious food. I had the coconut prawns and pad see ewe with crispy pork and both were fantastic. Just beware the food is..."

CCC

"Very tasty food just be careful with the level of spice you order. I ordered mild which was hot. Would definitely go again. The staff were great...."

Dash Thevarajah

"Nice place for lunch. Had the cashew pork stir fry with rice. Found it was a bit spicy for my taste, but ingredients were fresh and overall meal was..."

Luke Martini

"Excellent Thai food at Docklands area.. little difficult to get table during lunch time.. however nice food and and hood ambiance. Serving time is..."

Soundararajan K

"Ah Nine Elephants. When I used to work around the corner from here we would order this every single night at about 8pm whenever we were still in the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A very little restaurant with a highly elevated Cashier, bar counter & submerged kitchen. It feels a little confronting, like an altar. Despite that,..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Great food. Lovely quiet environment. Perfect for dating. Friendly staffNice wine Recommend green curry, garlic rice,..."

Anna Le

"Just have visited once. Above average ambiance. Little annoying was the long time. Food quality was good. Can try once more for good..."

Gaurav09005

"We loved our visit here tonight. The staff were great - even making helpful suggestions for our 9yo. The venue is small but nicely decorated. The..."

SuzLovesFood

"I've been here many times. It is the best thai in docklands with no doubt. It's authentic but you must book this place as it's really small and..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"Great place for lunch! The food both looks and tastes amazing! But just a heads up, never ever order the 'Thai Chilli' level of the chilliness unless..."

Divya Sharma

"Small, but good food. Table was wobbly, easy fix that would make the experience better. Got basil dish. Even the very mild was petty hot! Glad I..."

Jennifer Barnett Carr

"Great food, good service. Coconut prawns & soft shell crab for entree was yummy! No deserts, but the coconut icecream is always good. Quite..."

Leonie J

"One of the best tasting Thai food in Docklands, I keep going back for more. Love the green curry paste fried rice with beef, pad thai and Nine..."

Looster_Foodie

"Tasty, well priced, clean, BYO and delicious. What more could you want? Taken they're a small place and you have to create the atmosphere but great..."

Smart Diner

"Delicious fried rice dishes here albeit a bit steep for c.$14 a dish with a poor meat to carb ratio. Could work with toning down the oil too,..."

Kell

"Best pad Thai noodles I've had in awhile! Not too sweet or too hot, perfect balance. Great variety on their menu. I'll go back to get my Thai..."

Xtina

"Great food and great service. Best Thai food I've had in recent memory. The Basil Crispy Pork Belly was a highlight and the menu has plenty of..."

Cameron Harding

"Fast service and decent Thai food. Serving sizes for some dishes can be on the small side but the quality of the food makes up for it. Can be very..."

Jessicaaaa

"Really nice food here. If you like your food spicy, you will love this place. I don't mind a bit of kick, and a medium was still very hot. All good..."

Mark Quadrio

"Great flavours with an extensive menu. We really enjoyed the duck curry and their roti is delish. Loved the chili scale on the menu to avoid..."

Rachel K

"Great food, we ordered crispy pork kra paow, beef pad thai, and papaya salad. They were all enjoyable. The pad thai was slightly bland with very few..."

Don Djoe

"Nine Elephants was quiet on a Saturday night. It felt oddly small, probably because of the imposing front bar area. They made amazing lemon lime..."

Julycheee

"Nine Elephants is a hidden gem anyone who works in Docklands should visit! The resturant is quite small, I recommend booking for lunch - walkins..."

Jessie

"I’ll admit it: I don’t get pad thai. But everyone seems to kick up such a fuss about the rendition here that I had no choice but to try the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"After several reviews and work colleagues visiting, I finally decided to give Nine elephants a go. We (me and wife) were there for lunch today..."

Anuj Anand

"Their pad thai is delicious! One of the best that I've had in a while. I also tried their red curry with beef. Their food is on the spicier side...."

Biggiechee

"Awesome Thai food in Melbourne...Not only close to my office, it is closer to my heart as well.Fried rice is my favorite which makes me go back..."

Srusti Acharya

"I have always admired Thai food, so I consider its a great discovery to find such an amazing Thai dining option, just in my neighbourgood! The..."

Rishabh Shukla

"I tried Pad Thai, som tum (papaya salad) and their signature fried rice for dinner with my wife. Good taste at reasonable price and food was served..."

Jack Tran

"Have tried the boat noodles, pad Thai, yen tau fo, red duck curry, basil beef stir fry. As far as Thai places go I think this is probably one of the..."

KSWH

"One of my fav thai restaurant. The nine elephant fried rice is my top 1 to order. It has crispy pork in it and u can choose your level of spiciness...."

Debby

"I work in the area, go on fairly regular basis. "Authentic" spice levels to choose from. Other reviewers think it's on pricey side, I disagree. Can't..."

D.Lamington

"Nine Elephants is always busy during lunch time. Good food and environment but a bit pricy. I really like the Pad Thai here, wok tossed to..."

Stevotango

"Super hard to find as there is no signage for this place. Although it was kind of in the middle of nowhere the food was surprisingly good. Quite..."

FOOD TRIP

"Excellent food. The environment is also nice. A very enjoyable night with my girlfriend. We order the green curry, soft crab and nine elephant fried..."

Oliver Sui

"Its been a few years since we last dined at this Thai Restaurant. They have move a few shopfronts down the road from when I last visited. The food..."

Robbo Kris

"During non-peak hours, Nine Elephants offers diners an exquisite experience in Thai-styled dishes in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The..."

KC

"I went here for my birthday dinner with 5 friends, the food was lovely and really reasonablly priced. The staff was really nice and served us..."

Ryan Miller

"Great service and lovely food. Entree were lovely and not really that hot, main was delicious however I had to order it with no chilli as I am not a..."

Big nick

"Staff were very accomodating from the moment we walked in the door, seated quickly with noise levels to a minimum. NE have a vast variety of menu..."

Matthew Aitken

"Dined in for dinner on monday, its quite and calm. Good ambience and a decent list of drinks menu. In terms of customer service and food quality..."

Pradeep Kumar

"I lovved nine elephants signature spaghetti. It was fresh, vegetables were crunchy. Usually Thai dishes will be lite sweet, but this one was..."

Markande Shruti

"Great food, although i noticed the fried rice portioned has decreased quite abit since I first visited a couple of years ago. As many has commented,..."

F Paul

Potsticker Restaurant

"The son (Ryan) is annoyinghe kept on dancing around the restaurant singing let it go.Only 5% discount and the yum cha smells like..."

Lochlan DEGENHARDT

"Went there today just to check it out. Not crowded around 12 noon, Saturday (more people arriving later). The place looks great inside, the fountain..."

NZAURUSS

"went here with my man for valentines day. had rice and pork waffles for entree which was pretty good, the sauce on the pork smelt awful but tasted..."

Karvah McClellan

"Finally tried this place out after driving past it all the time it’s actually pretty good the food is all well priced and service is also good food..."

Paul Delaney

"Living in this area, Potsticker was a good surprise. However their service is a bit up and down. We were served a bit rudely by one of the waitress..."

Chandnidugal

"Plusses slightly more than the minuses - a bit of a "Hit n Miss" this place. The venue itself has had a chequered history over the years - many other..."

Eric Low

"Yum Cha where you fill out a list & they bring the dishes out. Very good, as usual. Standout items - special fried rice & mandarin beef. Extensive..."

Manmar

"Took the family for dinner and everyone loved it. The food was spot on and the service was friendly and efficient. The dumplings were very tasty and..."

Matt White

"Nice venue in Caulfield, it even has a fountain/pond area to dine around! The service here is good and very professional and the food is good without..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"worth to try. come with my friends birthday party . very good decoration and staff is polite. like here a lot. just the price is a bit..."

宋学军

"Delicious dumplings & the salt & pepper calamari is amazing!! To be honest, I haven't had 1 bad thing from here ever! Service is always lovely too &..."

Constantina Kyriazis

"A very solid Chinese restaurant with a nice varied menu. Everything had it's own taste and flavour (I've often find that some Chinese places can have..."

King Cole

"A throughly enjoyable meal of dim sum, beef randang, salt & pepper squid, eggplant, roti & rice - fantastic flavours! The staff are great, ..."

Badabooma

"Favourite Asian style food, salt and pepper tofu is to die for ! Restaurant is spacious, have had a few big tables there and the staff are great !..."

NK

"First time here and we left satisfied and happy. Food is excellent quality and fresh. Service is pleasant and speedy. We will be back for sure and..."

Traveller7201

"Consistently excellent. Love ordering from here, we always get the chills chicken dumplings and sesame beef loin, with steamed rice and pork buns,..."

Gemma

"We love this place. I don't understand the bad reviews, we think it is amazing. The Malay Style King Prawns are so delicious and the most gigantic..."

Cara Griesberg

"Great dumpling. I have tried some of the best dimsums at potsticker. My favourite was the beef. Dumpling. We ordered crispy chicken and teriyaki beef..."

Stephy

"Had yum Cha on wed excellent food . Service very good..."

Roz Swadling

"If you want good Chinese food, you've got to expect a bit of a price rise. I love the food here. The wait staff are very attentive and you can tell..."

Tamara Goostrey

"A pearl. Great location, excellent service & delicious food. Had twice already chicken basil. Not cheap..."

Bianca.voegele

"An easy evening. Very nice food at a reasonable price. service was attentive and atmosphere Is family..."

Laza999

"Dumpling heaven. Firstly I never pay attention to a negative review written by a person with one review to their name. Anyway I had been wanting to..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Yum cha lunch...ok. Attended at 12pm on a Friday for lunch.I had read plenty of outstanding reviews of the restaurant so I thought that I had..."

The Tastebud

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was excellent, friendly/helpful staff and lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be going back and..."

Jo

GB

"The food here was soooo good!!! And the service was great. It's true they didn't give the price of specials like other reviews state but you could..."

Sammywk

"Loved the dumplings and mango..."

Food LOve

"Been twice. Excellent food, meat dishes are cooked to perfection, very fresh. Like the decor. Efficient..."

Mariposa

"Good food. Yum Cha is good, been here twice now and enjoyed both occasions. Make sure you ask for the list so you can order your favourites,..."

Sarah

"On a busy saturday night we were placed at the communal water feature table which had a brightly lit tree in the middle of it. Certainly something..."

Ann

"Been twice. Have been twice once for dinner and once for Yumcha - think the Yum cha dissapointing as you need to order the sharing plates - but..."

NC

"Not bad. A little pricey but fairly tasty. We'll be..."

Sandy

"We love coming here as a family. Favorites include: the unusual but tasty laksa dumplings. The honey chicken is a big hit with the kids. Service is..."

Bestqualitycrab

"This place is great!. This is a review that is not written after a one off experience. I have been to the Potsticker around 5 times and that is..."

Annetteblight

"This place seems to have become a victim of some cowardly hate campaign. Just check out the incredibly generic "usernames" and multiple posts by the..."

Chunk Alunk

"What negative nonsense some people concoct. My experience was positive, the prawns were big and fresh (not the frozen type), the dumplings were..."

Amanda

"Excellent but Pricey. Can not fault food or service, price a little expensive compared with similar yum cha ie oriental tea house or..."

John Sanza

"Great modern Asian food we get takeaway once a week. I was abit tentative when they moved in as everything before pots ticker in this venue has been..."

Nikki O

"I went for dinner there a few weeks back and it was nice, then decided to go for yum cha... Hmmmm well it was ok.. Very expensive for yum cha.. The..."

Darren Greenway

"Best Beef Potstockers!. We've had take away from here a couple of times and it's been fantastic! The panfried beef potstickers are delicious, best..."

Fleur Luke

"Pleasant. We had a lovely yum cha. Great Peking duck and a few different things. Overall great food but a touch..."

Brilea

"Very Promising. Service was prompt and attentive, food was delicious. The dumplings we had as an entree were exceptional and I will be back for yum..."

Flapjacks O'Brien

"Love this new local!. Just reading the other reviews on this page and cant believe how harsh they are to a restaurant that has only just opened? I..."

Yasmin

"Wow.... An amazing dining experience, menu, food and service were beyond expectations, a welcome addtion to dining in..."

DA

"Five of us came to The Potsticker in Caulfield North on a Saturday night for a feed. We ordered two of the Aussie Banquets, as well as vegetable..."

Emily May

"The pork waffle and dumplings were great! The XO prawns were a bit of a let down but the other mains were tasty. The fried ice cream and fried Banana..."

Merhini Nesiah

"Went to Potsticker for a birthday dinner, and experience was outstanding! Staff were great, nice to talk to- and efficient in taking your..."

Christopher Heywood

"Very tasty yum cha with excellent service and wine list in lovely setting. Ornamental blossom tree with lights and water feature is a highlight..."

Hazel Megas

"Beautiful venue with beautiful food and attentive staff. Lovely place to sit down for Chinese..."

Nara Lee

"The water feature within the venue adds to an additional touch to the otherwise nicely layout restaurant. Menu selection at lunchtime is done through..."

Les K

"Would 100% recommend this place. The food was amazing! And the variety of drinks is incredible. Great cocktails and a wide range of..."

Nikita Varma

Hutong Dumpling Bar

83/100 (1817 ratings)

"I have a friend visiting from Cape Town, South Africa who has never had dumplings before. I took her to Hutong for the best ever dumplings. I love..."

Beulah Abrahams Harris

"Had a fabulous lunch here - everything delicious including salt & pepper prawns and duck dumplings. Fantastic service and superb wines at very..."

Jennifer McDougall

"This is undoubtably the best dumpling restaurant in Melbourne. Do not miss this place, so book to avoid disappointment! Set over 3 levels the service..."

Jane Cumberland

"Tasty and delicious!! Their Xiao Long Bao is to die for. Awesome fried rice too! Highly recommend it for a scrumptious meal in the..."

Rob Daniel

"Delicious dumplings. Cantonese spicy dumplings were our fav...."

Marieke Meijer

"Amazing food and service highly..."

Facebook User

"One of my favourite places to eat in the city for dimsum, it’s a bit pricey as compared to different suburbs but always consistently good. The..."

Rachael

"Came here for a late night supper. The dumplings here are amazing. Totally agree with their TimeOut magazine feature. So juicy, skin is so well made...."

Natalie Kong

"I love the xiao long bao here! The skin is the perfect thickness and texture and the filling is fluffy and falls apart in your mouth. I also love the..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Really good value for their lunch special. We had xiaolongbao, steamed crab dumpling, boiled pork dumpling, shanghai fried noodle and special fried..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really delicious! Salt & pepper squid was sensational, super soft and tasty. I loved the dumplings, especially the xiao long bao! Service was..."

Mia Tua

"Hutong is the ultimate for wontons in chilli oil. And xiaolongbao. The potstickers can be a little inconsistent... sometimes the bottoms are crispy..."

Ann

"Love the decor and fitout at Hutong and the dumplings here are really good. My favourite has got to the xiao long bao, just how the dumpling skin is..."

M3lissa____

"This place used to be my favourite dumplings place to go in Melbourne, especially their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). But in the last couple of..."

Rifan Thamrin

"A consistent dumpling feed and the chilli wantons are definitely the best I've eaten around Melbourne. Not all the dumplings match this one though..."

Kyeema

"Its a bird, its a plane, its HuTong Dumpling Bar serving food faster then George Calombaris running out of a fair work convention.If your..."

Mr And Mrs S

"They have a very unique twist to their dumplings that did NOT disappoint. Bookings are a must. Service sucks but what you usually get at any asian..."

Wearekimleaf

"Spring rolls were pretty good no complaints there. The pan fried pork dumplings were our favorite. Shao long bao dumplings were also fantastic. The..."

Jake Keenan

"All of the workers are extremely attentive and had wonderful customer service. Probably my new favourite dumpling/Asian place in Melbourne, all at a..."

Nathan Harris

"3.5Today I had lunch with a work colleague at HuTong, we shared a bottle of rose and indulged in vegetarian spring rolls, prawn, mushroom and..."

Espy Eats

"As a food blogger, I'm often asked where the best dumplings in Melbourne are. Lucky for me, the answer is simple - Hutong Dumpling Bar. Spanning..."

The New Fave

"Love HuTong it is my fav for dumplings in melbourne. Our first dish today was a bit luke warm but the rest were nice & hot. All the flavours were..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great place for some crazy good dumplings that is price fair and taste amazing. The place is always busy and packed the atmosphere is lively and..."

Ayapom

"Easily my favourite dumpling place, and it never fails to deliver in terms of quality and consistency. The shao-long bao here is my favourite in..."

Nalia

"Nai ho ma raggazzi. Went here with nana the crazy greeks squadra Francesco for a going away lunch they enjoyed their food very much. Zaijian..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."

Daniel

"When I heard that Hu Tong was of the best dumpling places in Melbourne, I had to check it out. Perhaps their signature dish is the Shao-long Bao...."

Adrian P

"A favourite among Melbourne dumpling aficionados, HuTong have been ruling Melbourne's dumpling scene for several years. Like Pelligrinis, Movida,..."

Tinmans Treats

"This place is super great for groups, BYO and a really good atmosphere. Staff are lovely, however the restaurant is always busy and booked out so..."

Salty

"Been here heaps of times. Xiao Long Bao and Chilli Wantons are great to start with. Pan fried dumplings are great! Possibly the best dumplings in..."

David Malcolm

"Gorgeous dumplings. The spicy wantons were so lush, they almost melted in my mouth. Mains on the other hand were average, but the ambience had a..."

Leila

"This place is has well priced fresh and good dumplings. Its never disappointed me. The steamed pork dumplings are my personal favourites. Service is..."

Nay Nay

"I was a bit nervous upon walking in because everyone seemed to be tourists but once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. We didn't have..."

Bonnie Dilber

"The best place to have dumplings in the city. Probably one of the best places to eat in Melbourne. Every time I come it is a delight. I want to tell..."

Raphael Afonso

"Pan-fried dumplings at Hutong. So disappointed at this dish - it used to be awesome! Now it just seemed like a soft tasteless steamed dumpling with a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here twice and in my opinion, they have the best Xiao long baos in town and that's the reason why I'm giving this place a 4. The skin is thinner..."

Chey_ct

"This is the place to come to for all kinds of dumplings (Xiao long bao, Pan fried dumplings, Wantons in Hot Chili Sauce). The dumplings here were..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"My favourite xiao long baos in Melbourne! They’re delicious little gems with bursts of flavour.I’ve been here so many times > 10 for..."

Molly Sivongthong

"Great location and very spacious! The food was pretty good, we had the steamed pork dumpling and the vegetarian dumplings, special fried rice x2,..."

LC

"So so greatly! We are having on my birthday tonight and all the food is so yummy as well, a nice restaurant and I like the restaurant style..,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I have regularly come here since they opened. They manager is a perfect example of old school Cantonese Hospitalities. He makes everyone feel..."

James

"one of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne, highly recommend for xiao long bao and deep fried king prawn with cream butter sauce, but the pumpkin..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Great XLB place! Very juicy and tasty. Went there right before they open for Friday lunch, and we were seated upstairs. No dim sum cart, but service..."

StepiiGM

"This is a fun, bustling restaurant with lovely decor. It's spread across two levels so much bigger than it initially appears. We went as a group of 6..."

EmLou86

"Swung by here the other day and I think this is the perfect place for a quick lunch fix in the CBD area. All the dishes were reasonably priced! My..."

Maki Eats

"The dumplings here are absolutely amazing! Loved the vegetarian steamed buns!Service was a bit lacking though. Got a booking for 7pm and was..."

Thooha Saleem

"Juicy dumplings and authentic. At times it can be very busy and with a long queue. It’s one of the places that have decent and real dumplings...."

Diesel

"Best dish: chilli wontons; do order 2 servings - it was perfectly balanced - spicy, sweet, savoury and sour. Pork filling was nice, skins were..."

TigerTreeEats

"Quick service and of course excellent dumplings. They have vegetarian options if that's your thing. There are 2 floors with large tables that can fit..."

MrReview

"10/10 for impeccable service. Xiao long bao was yum, but it's claim as best on town is contestable. The mushroom and prawn dumplings were great, as..."

Facebook User

"The best Shao-Long Bao’s and Chilli Wontons in town!! Couple that with some really affordable wine - win win! As for other dishes (ie spicy..."

Silk_rr

"Been here a couple of times and love the xiao long bao (Shanghai pork dumplings). The other dishes that I’ve tried there seem to pale in..."

Bear Noms

"Make sure you book, especially for weekends. This place is my go to dumpling place. service is good, food is great, prices are..."

Descartesmuse

"I went there last week for a late lunch. The restaurant was still quite busy but there was no wait time. I ordered their signature xiao long bao..."

Stackcats

"I came here for lunch along with my family. We had booked a table in advance and that saved us from waiting. We ordered quite a lot of food and I..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"If you are a lover of dumplings and live in Melbourne, you cannot miss HuTong! I love that they have heaps of vegetarian options! However..."

Chandnidugal

"I come here for some of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne. Sadly the place is losing its authentic vibe and being overrun by disrespectful..."

Beat Eats

"Both HuTong’s are amazing and the CBD restaurant has a great atmosphere. The service is efficient but still nice.The dumplings are so..."

Me

"Some seriously amazing shao long-bao!!We also ordered some of the fried chicken which was pretty good. However, I think I might just get a..."

Renee Magnaye

"Service was good on a quiet Sunday arvo. XLB was hot and well-seasoned but the pot stickers were inconsistent - only half were crispy. Shanghai..."

Milla Vanilla

"Quick and efficient service. Tasty dumplings and good range of food. Prices are a little higher than some cheap dumplings, but the service makes up..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Really enjoyed this place!We were a party of three and were seated immediately but it was advised to make a booking beforehand. Service was a..."

Jen

"You always need to book to secure a place for dinner time, often having to return the table in 1.5 hours, but, the food is worth it! Xiao..."

Grape Life

"Came for the dumplings, was not disappointed. The Shao-long Bao was very good! Food came quickly and it was a nice atmosphere. Great value..."

Barsh

"😱Lizzies first impression: The decor of the restaurant is very oriental and creates an authentic look of the chinese culture. The service is quick..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Been here on thursday with few friends.Place was quite busy but the experience was bery enjoyable.Quality was good and food was really..."

Traveller123890

"Mar 2022. Visited HuTong at the recommendation of friends. Bookings are always required as this venue is extremely popular. The manager was quite..."

Andrew

"Everyone has their favourite dumpling place in Melbourne, so it's contentious to say a place is the best. While maybe not the best, this is one of my..."

Todd Burton

"Great experience expect for the waiter asking for tips at the end. Made us feel..."

Shay E

"The OG dumpling house, a trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without stopping in here for a xiao long bao, chilli dumplings and chilli fried chicken...."

Jess O'Shea

"Hutong has a really good menu and range of food choices for all. They had a lot of different dishes for vegetarians. We ordered the spinach dumplings..."

Kavit Shah

"Consistent quality of xiao long bao. Their spring rolls, chilli dumplings are also good. Their shanghai noodles are worth..."

Sze Wee Tan

I Love Dumplings

83/100 (2620 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve never had any tastier dumplings. The fillings were so fresh. Absolutely loved every bite. My favorite dumplings spot in Melbourne. Will keep..."

Shaswata Banik

"Very impressed with the quality and flavour of the pan fried dumplings. Staff were helpful and efficient for takeaway order. Will definitely be..."

Jay

"Awesome eatery. Don’t be deceived by its shabby exterior and entrance. Inside is well decorated and clean. Dumplings absolutely delicious...."

Lunarcry

"I Love Dumplings in Flemington has a really nice, intricately designed interior. Food was also great!!Ordered:🍤 Small honey king..."

Jasmine

"Love the dumplings from this place. I always order via Uber Eats and this by far is on top of the list. Tried fried chicken and prawn dumpling,..."

Nupur Bhople

"One of the best dumplings restaurants I have been to so far, always come with my girlfriend and we never leave disappointed, highly..."

Elliott Jacobs

"Cant go wrong with the dumplings here! Pork is my favorite...yum!!! Veggie ones are ok too, lamb dumplings are also amazing, in fact all the..."

Tonya

"Ordered the panfried pork dumplings with sichuan sauce. Dumplings were cooked to perfection. Especially love the light pan fry as sometimes it can be..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Well I loved this place. I went there all by myself after a tough meditation session for some self indulgence.They had veg options , the..."

SrPr

"Food is absolutely great! Service is okay, mostly just language barrier and always a full house. Recommend to book before coming. Decent pricing. Can..."

TT

"My score 3.75 stars. Had been to the one in the CBD (now closed) a number of times, but this was our first time here. J & I had lunch on Tue 26th..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"I really enjoy this place, but certainly (like many mainstream Chinese) do not expect to eat anything healthy. Even speak vegetables are drenched in..."

Frankie Camilleri

"These are hands down the best dumplings I've ever had. Expertly crafted and full of flavour, the steamed pork dumplings are by far my favourite! The..."

Niki

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my..."

TheyCallHimX

"Surprisingly bigger inside that it looks from the entry. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Food came out fast and was very nicely cooked...."

Youngy

"Great place in a good location, many many dishes to choose from; the place is clean and the service is also good. Might appreciate the tone down in..."

Jessica Cumine

"Food was delicious could not fault it and really quick service. I will definitely come back. Only issue was, their tables were so low it was abit..."

Bree

"A good go to restaurant not only for dumplings, Their stir fried chilli beans with pork mince was a stand out! The prawn dumplings were also very..."

Kyah English

"My favorite dumpling place. Recently had delivered dumplings and the sszechuan sauce but it was a packet sauce. Which wasnt very nice. Very peppery..."

Mhtmht

"I Love Dumplings is a very consistent restaurant that serves up an extensive range of Chinese dishes. They specialize in dumplings, which are..."

FOOD TRIP

"Make sure you have your stretch denim on! This place serves all the deliciousness that’s associated with dumpling yum yum good times. 🥟The..."

BeardedBruncher

"First time to this restaurant. It's surprised so busy on the weekend. And we are lucky to get the table around ten minutes waiting without no..."

Angelarrlee

"Not too busy on the weekdays. Food took some time coming out but definitely worth the wait. Casual and nicely decorated setting suitable for both..."

J.kace

"9/10 Zomato where's that 1/2 rating???Simple joy in life ...Quite a big venue, no fine dining, attentive service and time for..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Food: I had a very satisfying meal ! I really enjoyed the xio long baos ! They were delicious !! Highly recommend ordering it 😋😋..."

TNT 😋❤️

"Always loved their Dumplings! I have been eating dumplings at I Love Dumplings for almost 5 years! Every store have the same taste! No matter which..."

Life=Food

"Friendly staff. Food was delicious and well portioned. We over ordered and ended up taking food home. If pay by cash you get a discount on your..."

Robbie Flordeliz

"This is one restaurant I’ll always go back to whenever I have a craving for dumplings (which, let’s be real, is at least once a month). Special..."

Steph

"Amazing food and value. 15 pan fried pork dumplings for under $10 is just too good. I visit weekly and haven’t had a sub par meal EVER. Check them..."

Cheesy.boys

"The dumplings here are great. Be it steamed or fried they deserve a thumbs up. But it's not just the dumplings, we came here in a group so we also..."

Don Djoe

"Love this place for decent tasting cheap dumplings! There is an odd smell inside the restaurant but if you can overcome it then you’re in for a..."

Eggcelent Eatventures

"This place serves one of the best dumplings and spring rolls I've ever had. Their spread of Chinese food is also very very good. Definitely worth..."

Ramesh Kumar

"Awesome Dumpling joint!!! I meet one of my friends here for dinner once every couple of months, even though neither of us live close. I love the..."

Oj_always_eating

"The 15min walk there from home always seems like a good excuse to order far too many dumplings. Generally consistent quality although the staff..."

Brunny Girl

"The service was great and the staff were friendly. The Xiao Long Bao were delicious and the battered king prawn was great too! I will definitely be..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Came on Friday night,its a nice place. Staff are friendly and they have many choices of dumplings. Recommend to order few small serve dumplings and..."

Danilel

"Never been disappointed here. We always have a plate of dumplings with Sichuan chilli sauce, some xia long bao and the hot and sour soup. Good..."

Dumba

"As the name suggest, just go for the dumplings. haha. Dumplings were good, though the standards dropped since opening. Service was also a..."

Chewynoms

"I love dumplings because I love dumplings and their soup 😋😋😋 it is as simple as that😋😋 all the one I had been here. I couldn’t..."

Salini Devi Ramaraj

"Came on Thursday night, we got the table without the booking in ten minutes. Not too bad. Staff are friendly and food is amazing,specially for..."

Diana

"Arrived here at 4.30pm so after school to have a quick early dinner. The place was completely isolated no one was seated except us and one more man...."

Ct.eats

"Nicer ambience compared to the city branch. Orientalist style furniture and spacious. Plus side is that there are a few additional items here,..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Seen a few mixed reviews but decided to give them a try to see for myself. Visited with my gf and we ordered quite a large amount of food. Kung Paw..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"I was expecting the noodles to be an oyster sauce like colour like shown on the menu so when a plate with orange came out I was a bit disappointed...."

SB

"As the name suggests, the dumplings are fantastic! Very tasty fillings. We ordered the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and the pan fried pork..."

Nina

"Went to ILD tonight, it was packed as usual. The waiters were very friendly and the food we ordered came out very quickly.The pan fried..."

Tml

"The restaurant was nicely decorated with red lanterns, wooden table and hanging wall. The staff was friendly. We ordered pork dumplings, chilli green..."

Jin Jau Liau

"Dined here today, they were super busy and didn't have many staff on, our order was taken quickly and the food came out very efficiently. Was..."

Emma Catherine Fuller

"My partner and I have been here on many occasions. We love the dumplings! They're a good size, juicy and tasty. We always get the pan fried pork..."

Melb_foodlvr8

"Yummy dumpling fix! After being left dissapointed with another restaurant for dumplings, I got my delicious dumplings fix here. As usual, we left..."

Hungry Hieu

"Like this place, bright and clean, ordered satay chicken, stew pork and dumplings. Short waiting time and delicious food. The pork is my favourite,..."

Lynny

"I love the dumplings here. Reasonably priced too. I love the prawn dumplings here and the fried rice is good too. The pork fried dumplings is nice...."

Leanne Dando

"Great dumplings place, especially for steam pork dumplings with sichun chill sauce and lamb spare ribs, come with family on Mother's Day, we have..."

Laura

"Food taste nice, soon realised it has MSG, HAHA!!I am not very certain about the MSG, not all food they put MSG in it. I am still trying to..."

@qqHsiao

"Come here on Saturday night. This our second time in the I love dumplings, it looks more Chinese dishes choices than Richmond. We try lotus and lamb..."

Nick

"Tasty dumplings, super reasonably priced - I wish they did smaller serving sizes for tables of 2 - 15 dumplings for most of their serves means we..."

The Beauty Of Melbourne

"I definitely would not go past the dumplings here. They were tasty and quick with a light shezuan chilli sauce. Tried Mongolian chicken (very very..."

Accomplice Anna

"My first visit here. The best dumplings I have tried so far in Melbourne. The hot chilli soup is disappointed. It is full of pepper. We taste..."

Celine Cox

"Large restaurant in Flemington high Street. Called in here early on a Sunday evening. Only a couple of tables taken at that time but seemed quite..."

Karen Edwards

"Arrived tonight at 630pm table for 3. Great vibe. Food was great. Service was great. Our waiter was a lovely polite young man. -pork dumplings -soup..."

Alannah Faye Magick

"Best dumplings in Melbourne! Would recommend the sichuan chilli..."

Ellen Stuart

"went for dinner, they had Peking duck pancakes which was reasonably priced 7/10 the bbq pork buns 10/10, vegetarian fried rice was good to have with..."

Sarah J

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my favourites. Didn't..."

Ali Abdo

The Crane Restaurant

82/100 (1089 ratings)

"The food is always delicious... and it’s BYO and there is a grog shop only meters..."

Jake Tudor

"Brilliant service and really delicious foods: the dumplings, buns and duck were so tantalising and tasty! We will definitely be back to experience..."

Troy Hughes

"Really nice food and excellent service, trouble is trying to get in very busy..."

Tony Pearman

"Lovely food, staff and venue. Would eat here..."

Dee Hart

"Great food, great friendly and attentive service. Dishes were very..."

Russell Cook

"Awesome staff rally friendly and amazing food honestly considering going back for dinner..."

Taylor Brown

"Great food, very tasty and fresh, we did BYO and that was welcomed..."

Andrew Malloch

"Still as great as a ever! Being coming for 25..."

Savvas Tziwnhs

"Quick service, excellent food - we'll be back, thank you..."

Joan Butler Gordon

"The best restaurant in Melbourne Chinatown ..their food is awesome..with beer and scotch it's recommended to have their chili beef..Tsingtao beer is..."

Siddharth Kanjilal

"I always have a nice Chinese meal when I visit Melbourne. The crane offered Melbourne’s typical high standard Chinese dishes, and for that reason I..."

Hungry Teddy

"Food was awesome! Would 100% recommend this Asian kitchen. Try Spicy Chicken Dish. Staff have a hard time interacting with Customers i..."

MonkEatingTales

"Located in the middle of china town. The place isn't big but wasn't crampy etiher and was pretty well kept. There's a tablet where you can order from..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Ordered the classic sweet and sour pork and a mixed stir fry veggies with garlic. I like that both dishes are well balanced in flavour. The..."

Delia

"We're loving the salted fish and chicken fried rice ❤️ Also the fact that we were given an interactive screen that has a picture for each menu..."

StepiiGM

"Both of us unprepared, finally decided to walk imto.any random chinese restaurant we came across in China Town on Little Bourke Street before going..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We ordered wonton in chilli oil, fried pork dumplings and sweet and sour barramundi with rice.The sauce of the chilli oil is a little spicy..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Came here for the weekend with my friend! It's quick service venue. One of the best Chinese cuisines must say. They have a large menu and pretty much..."

Ethan Oxenham

"Came here for the weekend with my friend, this restaurant had been around for ages and it's quick service venue. Order the pork chop rice in clay pot..."

Ken Leung

"I went in for a take away last week and the staff were surprisingly friendly. The food we ordered reminded me of the food in Hong Kong. I could taste..."

Angel Mak

"We dined here on a Saturday night and it was great. We had a selection of entrees. Started with the calamari, as we do everywhere it is on the menu..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"One of the best Chinese cuisines in Chinatown in my list. Love their stone pot collection, fresh ingredients with rich flavours. They offer iPad for..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"This place is always pack and service is quick. They have a large menu and pretty much ive tried everything on it. Specially recommended the clay pot..."

Foodielover

"We were seated upstairs with other lively, large groups. The menu is large, with a lot to choose from and something for everyone. The Szechuan Chilli..."

TheRegul8rs

"Great food, you better try the duck, it’s absolutely delicious. Chinese brócoli is absolutely yummy, and you can BYO, which is great, really good..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Was delighted to be seated within 14 minutes in Chinatown on Chinese New Year in a Chinese restaurant. My friend kept raving about their iPad menus..."

Dr S

"A bustling restaurant in the middle of Chinatown, with the traditional hawker out the front trying to entice you in. Generous servings. Traditional..."

Sven C Nilsson

"Food was pretty good, we ordered the pork ribs in mandarin sauce and sizzling mongolian beef. The staff were friendly and interior was clean. Only..."

Red Velvet

"For an Asian restaurant, The Crane is well above average. Clean, good service, good food. Not super expensive either. Standard Chinese restaurant..."

James Ronoson

"Even after moving to and from states, the staff were as friendly as ever and even remembered mum and I (as well as our very specific dietary..."

Zac Vinko

"The food I ordered was great. Generous serving size and reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ordering..."

Angehaha

"We had great dinner at Crane Restaurant. We had banquet for 2 persons.. 2 options, had the more expensive one. Pretty perfect package! Actually So..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Great for lunch or dinner. Quick service. Can get cramped a little at times. If you're going to lunch, the hotpots are awesome value. Just be..."

Kotix

"Chinatown random selection. The Dear Luncher very much enjoys taking a punt on a place never tried before and on this occasion it was The Crane...."

The Dear Luncher

"We have been eating at The Crane for 5 years now and l can not rave enough about the food... every time the food is consistently delicious and the..."

Tracey Williams

"The food is good.. ambience good.. but the service is a bit annoying.. we had to ask one of the waiters that served us for water 3 times still no..."

Wanderlust

"Friendly staff.. delicious food. Manager is hands on everything and looks so concerned that everyone is ok. Thumbs up! Careful dishes are quite big..."

LJ Shannan

"Like spicy Szechuan food? You gotta try the Peppercorn Prawn and the Peppercorn Chicken that Crane is well know for. There are tons of wonderful..."

Arijit Das

"It is in Chinatown. The staff is welcoming and nice. The atmosphere is quite good. They provide iPad to order food. The good thing is very quick, but..."

Jessie Foodie

"So pleased we found this place in Chinatown. Friendly and quick service, delicious food. Loved the (cheap) won tons in chilli sauce (I could drink..."

TeeJay

"Been here numerous times. Staff are always welcoming. The stir fries tend to be a little on the salty side, but taste fine when accompanied with..."

Sylvia's POV

"Perfect service from a small little restaurant here in the middle of Melbourne! The food was really good, service was fast and the staff were..."

Andrea

"Nice place with nice people, you can order whatever you want using the iPad, food comes up very quick.Suggest for people around CBD..."

Federica

"The Crane - a good Chinatown restaurant where you hit up a banquet, sample a variety of dishes (entrees, mains, desserts) with BYO wine. A pork dish,..."

Erin

"Amazingly fast service. Friendly staff. Order on iPad . Very efficient. Mandarin pork and BBQ pork buns were amazing!!! Would probably pass on the..."

JT Esse

"Really good mains, loved the beef in black bean. Also noticed multiple meals being brought out smelling and looking fantastic. The dumplings and..."

Joe Ringrose

"What a lovely find! Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves up heaps of special lunch deals. The wait staff are lovely and accommodating, and..."

Pineapple San

"Food was great! A bit more pricy for China town but service was better than others! Would defiantly come here again! Looking forward to trying..."

Mmmfoood

"The Crane is a unassuming little Chinese restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Like most restaurants on the Chinatown strip, it has a number of..."

J-Fo

"Drop in by chance for dinner after the races. Loved the chilli chicken (very spicy!). Dumplings great. Staff helpful when approached and very..."

Casual Diner

"The food and staff are cheerful and generous, Be ready to make the first move though as the service may just seem a little abrupt. Dumplings are..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"We love this place and keep coming back. Spicy, tasty, authentic Asian food at a reasonable price. In saying that, there is something for everyone...."

Sharlene

"Randomly walked into this place because of the appetizing photos on their window. We ordered the mixed stone-pot that I don't recommend for everyone..."

Lanaa

"Not for the technically challenged - well at least when ordering.My annual girlie weekend in Melbourne is never complete without a visit to..."

Melisa Lewins

"Great spot for lunch..... We stumbled upon this small restaurant in Chinatown, serving mainland Chinese cuisine, fast service, good lunch options,..."

Spunkychicken

"One of my favorites. Love this place. The iPad ordering is fun and makes me feel like I can take my time without any pressure. I'm a vego and they're..."

Taniemc

"Food was good, fairly well priced. Clever iPad ordering..."

Dave Riddler

"Fantastic food- terrible iPad ordering system. The best pork belly I've ever eaten, best pork buns! Every dish was a winner! The food came out..."

Harry

"Liked it. Would have been nice to get a smile from one of the staff, but otherwise great food, incredibly quick service, great atmosphere, iPads are..."

Wendy

"Great menu and great food. Ordering with provided iPad means you never have to wait to catch the waiter's eye. I like the atmosphere, bluestone..."

Sarah MabelStark Hirst

"Great food, friendly service and well priced! Everything was flavoured very well and good portion sizes. Plus the added quirk of ordering your..."

Smiki

"Cracking little place. This is actually a really good little Chinese. Ordering through a tablet feels very fancy and new age, and when the food comes..."

Awolaussie82

"Wow!. I believe Crane serves the best Crispy Skin Duck on the planet. And the Honey Scallops (or chicken) - 'to die for'. I enjoy using the iPad..."

Cherieagibson

"Great food for a good price.Service was acceptable, food was out pretty quick also.Soup dumplings = For the..."

Derekandroll

"Was looking for Kun Ming, as both are listed at the same address, but found this place instead. We gave it a go, and weren't disappointed. The..."

Brent

"Love it, never had a bad meal and been going for years. Love the iPad ordering and love the chilli beef. Hot sizzling plates great..."

Egrek

"This restaurant was exceptional. Friendly service, innovative digital ordering, delicious food! They were more than happy to accommodate our large..."

Michael

"Good mid range Chinese place. Dropped in on a whim. Seafood dish I had was very nice. Fresh, tasty and piping hot. Plenty of seafood. Service was..."

Two Sheds

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the Mongolian beef was spot on, the service was terrific and the iPads were a great way to order. Our meals came..."

Claire Dixon

"Excellent Experience. I've diner here two times now and on both occasions my experience was better than I expected. The innovative use of iPad..."

My Criminal Partner And I

"Yummy in my Tummy. It's hard to choose a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown but we were not disappointed. It was very fun to order from tablets and we..."

Endless_voyager

"Yum! Rocked up 12 minutes before kitchen closed. Ordered sizzling lamb, spring rolls, spicy calamari and the freshest tastiest pork buns ever!! Great..."

Kaitlen B

"Omg! So glad we choose this place amazing food great service we'll be back! Couldn't fault..."

Jacqueline Prior

"One word - > fantastic Mor.... One word - > fantastic More than one word - > very cool ordering system, lots and lots of verifies, and for the..."

Mehrad

"Excellent service I love everyone and would definitely come again..."

Angela Beechey

"Pure unadulterated..."

Miss Nommer

"@thecrane_melb, Chinatown 📍Never noticed this little chinese restaurant previously so was very excited to check it out! It’s a two storey gem...."

Sarah Shares Melbourne (sarah.shares.melb)

"Been craving for Mandarin Pork Spareribs which is the closest thing to the US America's General Tso and exceeded my expectations. Had XO seafood..."

Carlos Jaime De Leon

"This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Melbourne. The service is welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive, with a good..."

Timinmelbourne

"We arrived with 8 people, they were very busy and we thought we would get turned away but no, just wait 5 minutes, they moved tables and people..."

Vanessa Cutcliffe

"great little spot for all your dumplings and noodle goods! found in Melb's China Town (and conveniently located towards Swanston St end). they have..."

Toki Nguyen

"Great portions. All came out steaming hot. Great flavours friendly..."

Amal Arara

"My favorite restaurant in Chinatown, great service and reasonable price, especially the lunch special sets. Have been a regular customers over 5yrs,..."

XZ C

"Loved this restaurant last night. The food was fresh and super tasty. Strongky recommend the pork buns and dumplings. Self-ordering through the..."

Sally McFadyen

Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant

82/100 (2160 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️The..."

Daniel

"Came here for yumcha. The dim sums are very traditional and yummy, but lack uniqueness.The place is situated inside Southgate and in a more..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We had a large, loud group of people for dinner and the staff did a great job dealing with us. No orders were missed and the food was really good..."

Amy Davis

"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Food, service and ambience make a wonderful dining experience, also be sure you..."

Justin Mohamed

"A regular go to place whenever we crave Chinese, Red Emperor always delivers and satisfies the Chinese food cravings. Love the fish and beef with..."

Pav Arneja

"We have been going here for 24 years to have Yum Cha at least on a par with ANY in the world let alone Melbourne. Simon and Christine are excellent..."

G Peter Robert

"Have you ever checked out a progressive dinner? It is a fab idea to try 3 restaurants in one night!What an absolutey gorgeous restraunt..."

Split The Bill

"I have visited Red Emperor on several occasions and it always delivers. The san choy bow was the best I’ve ever had.The filling was very..."

Louise

"We came here for the all you can eat yum cha on Mother's Day. The place was fully booked but food was served fairly quickly. The dumplings were well..."

Hangry Horace

"Polite & pleasant customer service, with staff who attended to all our needs. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari, peking duck & prawn dishes. All..."

🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑

"This place never fails to impress with food. We first went to Red Emperor 10 years ago and it was amazing food back then. Attended Mother’s Day..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"Love the fresh lobsters and crabs here. Been here serval time for yum cha as well, beautiful view to the river as well, one of my favorite Chinese..."

FBriacliff

"Attended a banquet lunch here in the enclosed dining area. The service was impeccable, as to be expected for such fine dining Chinese. Food was..."

Julycheee

"We came to Red Emperor for yumcha on Sunday as part of my partner’s work social club Chinese New Year activities. It was a group of 12 people, 8..."

Jolene Lim

"I booked this place not knowing too much about it. To be honest, it was around Christmas and most places were closed or already fully booked so I was..."

Nick.mt.ooi

"Went for a work lunch and had yum cha. Got the choice between all-you-can-eat for $45 or just pay for consumption. Hard choice to make, but we went..."

I. D.

"Was there on the weekend (Saturday) for yum Cha and very happy with the food and service. There are wide varieties (good quality restaurant made) dim..."

Lianne

"Pretty pricey, but pretty good food. We have been here a couple of times for work events. It's usually pretty busy with people on office lunches...."

Justin

"Lovely spot located on South Bank. My children's first yum cha experience did not disappoint.We had a lovely meal for the 7 people in our..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Delicious food! Our waitress was so nice, we got the Banquet A for two people and it was delicious. Our waitress explained each course to us and we..."

Vanessa Nolan

"Visited last week - casual business lunch - for YumCha on a Wednesday at midday. Sat outdoors near the balcony facing the Yarra. Have been here I..."

Eric L

"The piking shredded beef was a standout! Lovely ambience and extremely friendly staff that are attentive to your needs. Delicious cookies and a..."

Junayed Chowdhury

"Incredible food! Particularly enjoyed the calamari which I think is a must for anyone thinking of going here. Service was excellent with the..."

Luke Strehle

"Amazing location, spectacular views, friendly and courteous staff. Excellent banquet options, outstanding ala-carte and yum cha and classic Chinese..."

Sohini Haldar

"We went here last night for dinner and ordered the chicken spring rolls, beef with shiitake mushrooms and the beef black bean which all tasted..."

The Hangry One

"I had somewhat low expectations, as many of the Southbank restaurants are tourist traps that don't rely on repeat customers. I'm happy to say that I..."

Rick Branham

"We went to a pre theatre meal and ordered slightly off menu with one of the dishes they where very obliging and the meal arrived without delay and..."

Bruce Collins

"Lunched today at the Red Emperor for the first time in over 10 years and ordered their Red Emperor Mandarin Chicken (stir-fried chicken breast fillet..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Yummy yummy Chinese cooking! Went with a friend; we tried the Banquet A. The Dim Sum and the Ginger Prawn dish was superb. The fried rice (we changed..."

Arijit Das

"Good service, the waiters were polite & helpful, the trolley cart people didn't give us greasies everytime we chose nothing from their cart. Very..."

Sophie S

"A royal in name only, the food is "common". Went for dinner with family members one night to celebrate a reunion. First course was sang choy bau,..."

Irene Hillier

"Went on Sunday for All You Can Yum Cha for 3 people ($55 per person). I got a table at the balcony with a nice view and it was well covered and warm...."

Cxndii

"Located at Southgate, Southbank a casual walk away from my place, this was a surprising delight. The place was recommended by my parents and it..."

Grace Sia

"Had the Yum cha Buffet. Amazing choice, quality and value. Dumpling of high quality and a huge range from standard to deluxe dishes. ..."

Wayne Tam

"Came here for yumcha lunch today for Chinese new year. The place was buzzing with people and the balcony overlooks the riverside which was a a great..."

FoodHedonist

"Cantonese Restaurant with the best view of Melbourne.Enviable location, elevated views of Melbourne.Another restaurant that we go..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent NYE banquet, if extortionately priced! I've spent less money at The Flower Drum!! I'll be back, to sample their normal everyday..."

Manmar

"Excellent service food and wine experienced here with a client. You need to be hungry before coming here and eat their banquet. You will not be..."

Conisseur

"GREAT YUM CHA, GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF BUT SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE -- I visited this place despite the low ratings and I am glad I did. I had..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"One more great Chinese restaurant, wonderful yam cha (Dim sum), I would have expected a better service but I think they just don't care as they get..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Red Emperor is known for its excellent BBQ pork buns, or cha siu bao. The bun was soft and delicate, the pork filling rich and sweet. These are..."

Amy W

"This was by far my favorite hot and sour soup of all time. Very delicious. The man from China even agreed, it was a 10/10. After the soup we all..."

Brian

"It’s my all time favorite place to eat Yum Cha. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now. The quality of the food is..."

Laura Brown

"Now located one level down, Red Emperor is now a much more intimate space, it's a touch stifling for me, but that's because I intensely missed those..."

Ashley

"Birthdays aren't usually a big thing for me or my family. My birthdays have generally been pretty low key and some years I don't think I even..."

Ashley

"My fav yum cha!. Bit of a foodie ( but aren't we all), and yum cha is one of my favourite Asian lunches. Others include pho ( cold weather), Korean ,..."

Jim_shim

"Great to have so many GLUTEN FREE choices. Really knowledgable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour..."

Paulie

"Best service!!!!!!!!!!!. They had the best service i've ever received in Melbourne, and the staff were lovely!!! i had dinner there and the food was..."

Michelle

"Excellent Yum Cha. On a recent girly weekend in Melbourne, we chose Red Emperor for a Saturday lunch as we both craved some yum cha and the place had..."

Melisa Lewins

"Fantastic range, great value for money and be sure to have the S&P Calamari. Warning the chilli paste that comes with dumplings is..."

Tim

"Good quality chinese dishes. Good quality chinese food but comes with a price tag and small portions. Ambience - good. Staff - average( depends on..."

Chan Hsu Mei

"April 2022. What a nice place! Not "inexpensive" but very good value for a very high quality meal. We wanted a good "Chinese" meal, and we got the..."

Cam Balzer

"This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I remember coming here 20 years ago and my most recent visit was Xmas Eve 2021. Food is delicious...."

Valyn White

"Authentic Chinese food prepared with style. The staff is very friendly, even some of them don't speak a fluent English, but the service is great. My..."

Vladimir Velikov

"If you’re a yum cha fiend and can polish off 8 to a dozen plates by yourself, Red Emperor is a great option for lunch. All you can eat yum cha -..."

David Maddison

"Came here for lunch. The place is buzzing with customers. We ordered Tim sum. The dim sum was good. Prawns dim sum was fresh. Service was good..."

Daniel Soo

"There's a choice of all you can eat yum cha or a la carte here. So definitely something to keep in mind if you can eat your money's worth! All the..."

Hello. imnikki

"they are a little pricey but for the location , i guess is reasonable. they pushing a little trolley with the Dim Sun which is pretty nice, a little..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Best Chinese meal I have had in years. Would..."

Gabrielle Lyons

Kobe Jones

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and service... best burger in Melbourne & great before the game..."

Glen McVee

"Great way to spend some time on the river with friends. You’re allowed to BYO and food. or they provide if you add on and the costs are reasonable...."

Rishika Reddy

"Had a work pre-Xmas catch up with colleagues at the Wharf last Saturday and was thoroughly impressed with the way they are working with COVID..."

Brad Wilton

"Nice food, prime location. Beautiful..."

R M

"Nice view. Food was ok but cocktails were..."

Jessie Goh

Sichuan House

81/100 (3271 ratings)

"Hi, Sichuan food lovers, Cumin pork ribs is back again! We will reopen on this Thursday 18/06 and do takeaway. You are welcome to visit us. Thank you..."

Sichuanhouse Melb

"Yummy food. Busy..."

SohzFoodTrail

"A little tricky to find, but what a little gem. Food was amazing, staff were nice but hard to wave down for service during busy times. I will..."

Michael Santinon

"One of the best hidden gems in all of Melbourne!! I love it here! Can’t go past their spicy beef with the crispy coated lotus root pieces. The..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this Sichuan place! Hidden in Corrs lane with not the most appealing decorations it still stands as a traditional Chinese eatery in..."

Cindy Tran

"What is the first thing that come up when you think about Sichuan food? For me OIL OILY VERY OILY. This is because they are famous for..."

Leslie Yapi

"I love coming to Sichuan house with colleagues for dinner !The food is just so delish, and of course has a kick to it! I love..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Located in Chinatown is this restaurant that’s known for its cumin pork ribs and other Sichuan delicacies. It has a slightly upscale seating and..."

Streaky Eats

"Very authentic and delicious Sichuan food! We’ve basically tried most of the dishes on the menu by now and it’s great every time. It’s also..."

Kris L

"Delicious and spicy Chinese dishes to be enjoyed at this place. Service is quick but not exactly plesant. It's an in and out sort of restaurant and..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Really awesome food, even though the interior was a little tight. Food was flavourful, and reminded me a lot of home. Very Asian, with..."

Jasmine

"Delicious food!!!!! Super yummy, quick and fresh. Service is pretty good but the best part is the cumin pork ribs!! Xiao long bao is also pretty..."

CMonique

"I’ve been loving the food from this Sichuan House since more than more than 5 years ago.The quality of the food here has never failed me, not..."

Montastic

"Haven’t been here for a while and the food here was still very tasty.. first time here with a few friends who don’t really eat spicy food and the..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"the mala fish was my favorite one here, though it tasted abit oily and salty. everythings here were tasty. place wasn’t really big but fine ,..."

CQL

"A friend and I had dinner here. The service was ok, and the food came out reasonably quickly. We ordered some Chinese broccoli which w..."

Timinmelbourne

"One of the best Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne that never fails to meet my spicy cravings. Beware there are no non spicy dishes! Must..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Service is good, staff are friendly, importantly food is great. Hard to find it but you won’t get wrong choosing this hidden restaurant in china..."

Koki

"Hot on the way in, hotter on the way out? No toned down spice here!For a Sichuan place we got good service. They actually suggested we had..."

Alan Tse

"For someone that's not generally enamoured with Sichuan cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised by the visit. This place is an institution in Melbourne..."

J0yy173

"Will come back for:+ Ant on the hill+ Prawn and Crab TowerThe Sichuan food here is authentic and flavour packed. The ant on the..."

The Casual Diner

"What’s to say. The best around 👍🏽👍🏽 Can’t go past the spicy fish in soup or the cumin ribs or the eggplant chips or... well you get..."

Cheeseman

"Always solid Sichuan food. Sometimes can be a little oily but deliciously spicy and full flavoured. Pork ribs, mabo dofu and green beans in minced..."

Anthony

"Love the food here, full of flavour and plenty to go around (huge servings!). Expect staff to be just friendly enough and dishes to be brought out as..."

JC

"Amazing food very authentic as we went with our Chinese friend and she really enjoy the food! However, the service wasnt that nice the..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"There were 14 of us booked for dinner. We had a great night. Great food and service. Cumin ribs and the Eggplant were the standouts for me. If..."

Peter W

"LIT! I've been here more than 10 times and still love it! Main dishes include the cumin ribs, sand prawns, cold noodles and fish in chilli pot. It's..."

Jennitals

"I actually have no idea why the rating is so high for this restaurant. I came here on a weekday night, it was not busy, and the service was very..."

ZzzPpl

"Sometimes the best gems are hidden within Melbourne's numerous laneways. Portions are fairly generous so if you only get one dish make it the cumin..."

RoamingEats

"Sichuan house offers the authentic cuisine from Sichuan province that is famous for their spicy food.The key ingredient in the Sichuan food..."

Jeffry

"Sichuan House serves some well known Chinese dishes to satisfy those cravings. The food is authentic, and perfect if you love that Sichuan heat...."

Cynthia Giang

"Great restaurant to visit as someone who loves spicy food. Wide variety of dishes to chose from + authentic Chinese food. Have been a..."

Jenn

"Have been coming here every month for over 2 years and I have to say this is place is the best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Yes it may..."

Food Lover

"As a German I tend to be careful around spicy Chinese food, especially with the prefix Sichuan 😂. The typical Chili smell of the Sichuanese..."

MelbFoodHunter

"This place has the the nicest tasty fish in Melbourne in terms of value! It is not overpriced like many others and its spiciness is right on spot..."

Tian Tan

"Food is always tasty and very fast to arrive, which is good as sometimes there is a queue of people waiting for a table. Service is fast as well...."

Eat.y

"Yum! Had dinner here with a group of friends! They were super busy which gave us time to find a place for a little drink while waiting. The service..."

Champagne Breaky

"This is my go to restaurant for Sichuan food. Been here a fair few times and have never walked out disappointed. My favourites and must orders are..."

Rohan

"I went there with boyfriend. We walked in without any advanced reservation. High recommended for their mouth water chic . However, in term of..."

Petite Foodie

"Second best sichuan in melb and relatively easy to get a table. Long time favourite of mine. Smash the Chongqing chilli chicken all night..."

Jake Allan Ross

"This place is awesome. We had the Kung Pao chicken and fried pork ribs. The food came out fast and was delicious. It's pretty spicy so make sure..."

Michael

"Food service was speedy with very generous portions...great scezuan food...full of flavour as well as a good selection of drinks..great ambiance..."

Emily

"If you don't want to travel all the way to Dainty Sichuan in Toorak, this is the place to go. everything tastes nice except the crab is a little..."

Kelly Shen

"great place to go for sichuan lovers...consistent quality, average ambiance; service could improve a bit though. overall, would visit it..."

N R

"Portions are wow! The presentation is good. I really enjoyed the crispy chicken and eggplant. And oh the corn is also yummy! But i forgot its name...."

Tukangmakan (Novi N)

"Great place. We love coming here for huge portions authentic. Dry the frid chicken and cumin pork ribs... yum. Also great big beers to..."

Foodlover2

"Wonderfully fresh, inexpensive and, obviously, spicy spot in Chinatown. Vegetarians will have to inspect the menu closely, but the few choices they..."

Marta Troicka

"My first Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My cousin brought me here for lunch after finishing the Melbourne Marathon. The food we had ordered was..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"Introduced to this place by a friend, got the eggplant, green beans, ants climb over tree (noodle dish) and cumin pork ribs (not "cummin" like in the..."

Megan L

"Authentic AF Sichuan food. No shortcuts, no side steps. Just bang in your face spicy flavours. Been here many times. My favourite dish changes every..."

Art

"Awesome food. Been there 4 times. Never disappointed with the food. Good job guys. Keep it up. Looking forward to going there again soon to challenge..."

Shekhar Nepal

"I can't believe I haven't wrote a review about this place! Have been here so many many times and still love coming back. This is my favorite Chinese..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Probably best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Very authentic, fast, reasonably priced and conveniently located.Come here at least once a..."

Tony Kieu

"Best Sichuan I've ever had in Melbourne... Ended up ordering way to much food cause I needed to keep trying everything!!!!! Pork ribs, oh wow!!!!!!..."

Jordan Dean

"Best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. We always get the eggplant with pork, beans and pork, cumin pork, prawn tower, and just recently tried their..."

N D

"We dined here for lunch on 5 August 2016. We ordered the Cumin pork ribs, the wontons and prawn dumplings along with rice and a serve of bok chop..."

Roz Germov

"Absolutely love the eggplant and the cumin pork ribs! Food is quite spicy so only go for it if you can handle the spice or you're adventurous like..."

Christine Stephen

"Some places just knows their stuff; and they quietly humm along without making a fuss. Before you know it, they become an institution and no one..."

Hungry Ronin

"This restaurant is located in an alley and was really hard to find. However the food was amazing. The deep fried eggplant and chong qing chicken were..."

Reynaldo

"I must stop trying to kill my friends with spice!!! It’s a cold Friday night and the bar I picked that was supposed to have great bar food is a bit..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Cumin prok ribs...oh so yum! and a big pot of fish in oil is so tasty. If you like hot and spicy plus the taste of sichuan pepper, you have to go..."

Pigpy Puropa

"It is cold and raining in Melbourne so we decided to have sichuan food. Hot and spicy!This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in the alley. But..."

KungfuKitty

"Excellent food. Genuine Sichaun-style. The chilli is unashamedly over-the-top like how it's suppose to be. I've had great experiences here and will..."

KEN

"Been a few times. The food is the star here. Not shy and not western style Chinese. Gets busy so reservations are recommended, provided the phone..."

Stuart K

"Perfect for a hot fix. A massive range of unique and probably fairly authentic spicy dishes. Mostly quite hot, but a few choices for those who may..."

TonkleChicken

"It still tastes yummy as ever. If you are looking for authentic Sichuan food in the CBD this is the place to be. Service is just meh, the kind you..."

Kimmy_desu

"If I could give the Sichuan House a 10 star rating, I would! Fucking insanely great food! My favorite restaurant to go to when visiting Melbourne!..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"Came here with a friend. Ordered their cumin pork rib, prawns and fish favoured eggplant. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and moist inside...."

Kimky

"By far the most authentic and delicious si chuan experience in Australia. The serving sizes are very generous and the food very tasty. You can't go..."

Justin

"We were a group of 5, rocked up on a Friday night prime time, without reservation. Got a table within 10 mins but for smaller groups or 2 people it..."

FoodHedonist

"One of the best sichuan resto in Melbourne. The food is so yummy. Gppd place for you to dine with family and friends. Love one of the pork menu..."

Ellen Silvia Oetomo

"I still cry when I think of the time I went there for those cumin ribs. I literally have dreamt about them at night, wondering when I can have them..."

Hania Trzaskowski

"My favorite chinese restaurant in melbourne! The pork ribs is definitely one of my favourite dishes. A must visit for those craving good ol sichuan..."

Nick W

"I always love coming here with a big group of friends, and the dishes are always fail safe as they appeal to a range of tastes (as in, even people..."

Joy

"I loved the Sichuan house. Didn't find it as spicy as I had hoped (although I love chilli), but very good quality food! Really nice place eat at with..."

ReadySteadyEat

"The Cummin Pork. I love it. So numnumnum. The spicy braised beef was also very nice as was the Sichuan Mongbean Jelly Noodles. But the Cummin Pork is..."

TarnishedPath

"Must come in group of 4 or more, so you get to eat more different varieties. Favorites are the cumin pork rib and egg plant. Definitely worth a..."

Y Foodie

"Have been going to Sichuan House since 2007. Always love their food, everything's always great. Highly recommended dishes: 1. Sweet & sour pork 2...."

foodandtravelbyretta

"My go-to place for Sichuan cuisine. Highly recommend their toothpick beef, cumin pork ribs, spicy fish soup and green beans. Fair price and the..."

Lawrence

"OMG we are out of lockdown and can finally eat Sichuan food. The last place we tried such delicacies was in Hong Kong two years ago. We went for the..."

Arron Manins

"Highly recommend crispy duck, pork ears and the steamed chicken in spicy sauce. The food is..."

Ruji

"One of the OG Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne. Their taste is authentic! So good, would definitely come back here again next time. Have been coming..."

S L

"We love Sichuan House and go out of our way to visit every time we travel to Melbourne. We always take away some dishes for our friends and family to..."

Neet Taylor

"I've been waiting to come to Sichuan House for years - totally worth the wait. The food was so good - cumin pork was next level. The customer service..."

Belinda Jackson

Mr Huang Jin

81/100 (1021 ratings)

"This is one of those Melbourne's "hidden" treasures. Nice environment, great customer service, and food: just delicious. I had a smoked salmon fried..."

Joao Paulo Coutinho

"Love this local of mine. Hard to explore the menu when you get such great favourites so early in the experience. But I'm..."

Alister Bayston

"Great food, the dumplings are delish, the staff are nice and it's all well..."

Luke Kay

"Absolutely fabulous, spare ribs devine, special pork dumplings with chilli devine and the taiwanese beef curry.., guess what.,...."

Sarah Scoops Cooper

"My fav place for dumplings. The TFC is divine, we always get a second..."

Kate Fairhurst

"The service was excellent the waitress deserves more money� and the food was delicious, will return on our next visit to..."

Leeanne Worthington

"Excellent food and great service. Dumplings were..."

Justin Turvey

"Best Dumplings ever. Great little..."

Amanda Storr

"Amazing food! Definitely come here if you're in..."

Rebecca Farmiloe

"Do yourself a favor get amongst it. We had pork wontons and spring rolls. Will be coming back..."

Mick Creed

"You have to try the..."

Lachlan Aldridge

"How about some Taiwanese Tapas? If i’m not mistaken, Huang Jin, means gold.. and parts were surely gold! A colleague introduced me to Mr. Huang Jin..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Real find for us, in an area not renown for Asian eats. Had vego Singapore noodles and dumplings. Tasty, with a light touch in the preparation. Will..."

Hooray4bread

"This is a nice small place near me! I'm surprised this place is hidden away in a quiet street because if it's in the CBD Central it will be so..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"I'm surprised this place is hidden away in a quiet street because if it's in the CBD Central it will be so popular!The xiao long baos are..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Decent quality food at affordable prices. Fried chicken, dumplings, satay skewers and gua bao were all really yummy. The xiaolongbao was..."

Daisy

"Mr Huang Jin in Melbourne CBD. It is a boutique dumpling house serving the xiaolongbao and other steam and fried dumplings. I don’t think it is..."

Steven Gu

"Small place that is almost always packed. Their chilli dimsum is unmatched and difficult to not obssess over. Small menu with a bit of the mainstream..."

Tarana Inamdar

"So grateful to find this hidden gem near Southern Cross Station. Lovely juicy xiao long bao, tasty pan fried dumplings, stir fried vegetarian noodle..."

Ang L

"Hands down best dumplings I have had in Melbourne! It’s a place where you can actually sit down and enjoy your meal, rather than the ‘get ‘em..."

Aspin Campbell

"Used to work in the same building so it’s always one of my lunch options. Came back recently, it still tasted the same - one of the quality lunch..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"Beautiful service starting with an invitation to come out of the cold while perusing the menu outside. Then there were the dumplings! So delicate..."

Eabanjb

"I loooove XLB. Xiao long bao are those freaking tasty soup dumplings. Delicious pockets of goodness. Soooo my hotel in Melbourne CBD was evacuated..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Lovely little place with great flavours.The fried rice that we ordered was not oily and was simply delicious.The dumplings/wonton was..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"This place is one where you walk in and fell in live such great decor and super friendly staff. Food is always fresh and cook perfectly. Dumpling is..."

Foodielover

"This restaurant was a lovely surprise that we happened upon because we were going to a comedy show in the area. All the dumplings that we chose were..."

Steph Giles

"This place was delicious!!! I had the pork laksa dumpling and I’ve never had anything quite like it! The duck spring roll was also delicious! The..."

CCC

"All ways good to eat at a place that speciality is one thing , and they do dumplings so well. I have eaten here a number of times and all the..."

Bsull

"Mr Huang Jin is noticeably more expensive than any other dumpling restaurant I’ve ever been to, but I think it’s worth it! Not only is it clean..."

Jesskaar

"The laksa xiao long bao was what drew me here. But the chilli wontons were the ones that made me stay.The laksa xlb is definitely a cool..."

Turtle 🐢

"The food here is delicious and authentic at reasonable prices. The authentic was such that some of dishes brought back memories of me being 8 years..."

ZZQ

"I was not expecting the food to be so delicious! The dumplings were juicy and well balanced. I enjoyed the prawn fried rice with the deep fried..."

Hangry Horace

"This place is my Favourite i love coming here and recommend it to everyone! The food is brilliant as is the amazing service! Thanks team you are the..."

Ash.hill21

"Quaint, minimalist designed space with good Taiwanese dumplings, but constrained in every direction ......They used to be in a bigger place..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"The west end of the city is relatively starved of restaurants. However huang jing is a great dumpling restaurant not only for this part of town but..."

Stan

"Always good! Staff are always friendly too! Mainly get takeaway but eating in is quite pleasant too. Great quick and easy midweek meal. Definitely..."

Pd

"DO: The XLB, chilli won ton, TFC and brown fried rice. DON'T: Forget to try their many versions of XLB. Fav was the laksa XLB. Delish...."

David Food Leasing

"Fantastic little hidden gem! If I lived in Melbourne I'd be here every week. Fabulous food, service and venue, and great value. Don't use the Zomato..."

Annabelle

"Excellent food and services! The food there is very delicate and good. And for my taste, the chief really made Taiwanese food and dumplings even..."

Cindy

"Very yummy food, love the fact that they have brown rice fred rice, and it tasted exceptional. The pork rib was fingers licking good. The viniger has..."

Coco F

"Tried this place for lunch and really liked it. Its cosy, the staff is very friendly and the food is fresh. light and tasty. There was nothing greasy..."

Hungry Brunette

"Found this little place in an alleyway and we were pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken and lemongrass dumplings which were probably the best..."

Soul Sista

" A small modern Taiwanese laneway eatery. Thoughts were clearly well put into the food presentation.The laksa xiao long bao was an..."

The Epicurean

"I would suggest one of the best restaurants for serving dumplings. Not to mention other great dishes. Service is attentive but not overbearing. A..."

Diffa300

"Food excellent, generous portions. Small place, best for couples. The laksa soup dumplings were beautiful and the steamed bun with pork was..."

Justine Ward

"Really nice cozy gems for Taiwaniess small eats. Xiao Long Bao and spicy wonton, grilled Chicken skewers and beef buns are all taste quite nice...."

Yolanda Wong

"A hidden delight! Stunning dumplings. A worthy Xiao long bao and always pay attention to the specials. Don't leave without having their TFC..."

Miss Gibby

"Summary Review: Probably has one of the best dumplings I’ve ever had. There is a quite unique taste to all their traditional Taiwanese dishes, &..."

Mz_J

"Love this place. The best chilli pork Xiao Long Bao around and the chilli pork & prawn dumplings are equally delicious. We've eaten here many times &..."

Bea L

"Exceptional dumplings... All the previous reviews of the soup dumplings are spot on. Wonderful authenticity of a true broth. A little surprise that I..."

Simone Di Sisto

"I Have worked on King st for over 20 years and I am so happy to finally get quality food. I have tried nearly everything on the menuand..."

Lisa Bas

"Wontons in chilli sauce! So delicious!! A noodle dish with seafood was pretty average. Sad they don't take bookings for lunch but they do for..."

Eun Lim

"It’s a little street at the corner of town that I don’t usually find myself in but if you do ever venture down Katherine Place you’ll find a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"With chefs from Din Tai Fung, the legendary Taipei-based global chain, it is not surprising that Mr Huang Jin has rapidly gained a cult following...."

Gastrology

"Excellent food and should have a queue to get in - Much better quality than most dumpling places and more variety on the menu. I've been several..."

F&K

"Another tapas place with a different type of cuisine. I didn't know much about the Taiwanese tapas but what a surprise!I had been told this..."

CraveForFood

"I highly recommend this place , the food is exemplary . Their steamed prawn and pork wontons are seriously delicious . They hand make the dumplings..."

Justin

"Nice but a tad expensive for what it is. Especially when you can see so much pre made and reheated. Tasted nice enough but $45 a head for a few..."

Stephen Raphael

"This eatery has a weird feel about it, it wasnt busy when we dined here and having the bar/ and service area open to the dining room give a strange..."

Good Food Guy

"Mr Huang Jin is kind of a modern fusion take on a dumpling restaurant, with a casual sophisticated ambiance. The starter soup that came free was too..."

Julycheee

"Love the new location in Katherine Place, if you are fans of dumplings you will be in for a treat as their are many different yummy varieties on..."

Melbourne Foodie

"With chefs from Din Tai Fung, the legendary Taipei-based global chain, it is not surprising that Mr Huang Jin has rapidly gained a cult following...."

Gastrology

"Hidden gem. Very delicate dumplings, in a fusion setting. Loved the chilli xiao long baos - what a subtle twist. Very attentive waitstaff. Overall a..."

Meeateor

"Anyone who’s ever lined up for xiao long bao would agree that additions to the Melbourne dumpling scene are usually not a bad thing. Set in..."

The Food Society

"Love this hip and fusion place. The curry laksa Xiao Lung Bao impressed me the most. It's interesting. I will also recommend to try their pork spare..."

Melbournespoon

"This place is great! No wonder I've been there for dinner 4 times in the last couple of weeks.Service is attentive, food is yummy. The last time..."

Sierra

"Just saw the waiter tip white wine from a glass back into the bottle.Shame cos the food is great (can't emphasise that enough). New location..."

Jerry

"Some of the best dumplings have been had here! Great patient and friendly staff, cute and quirky atmosphere nestled in a budding location. ..."

Vivien

"The dumplings selection is good. The Xiao Long Baos are the best in town. They are delicate and flavoursome and served in the right..."

Victoria Ng

"...we had a pan-fried pork dumpling (8pc: $17). The skin was thin and crispy and the filling was juicy. It stole my heart as I kept ordering this..."

Nona Tukang Makan

" Clean, quiet asian flavours. Want a party in your mouth for a cheaper price? head somewhere..."

Melina Han

"I’d gladly bring friends to Mr Huang Jin for their xiao long bao. Perhaps I would choose a day with more temperate weather because of those glass..."

Typical Food Blog

"Definitely Recommend. The ambience wasn't great, but the service was good and the food was amazing. Very good value for..."

Robert Cartledge

"Absolutely delicious in every way. I was surprised to read the last few negative comments on here when we had a fantastic Wednesday night dinner..."

HANGRYmonster

"The food is great but the portions are really small and pricey. But recommended as the taste is really..."

Cathy

"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience at Mr Huang Jin. The staff were very welcoming and helped us out when deciding what to eat. It is tapas..."

Claire Ryan

"Ate here tonight, was absolutely amazing food! Everything we ate was delicious, my favourite was the chef special lemongrass chicken dumpling! The..."

Tom

"Best meal I have had in..."

Mimi Liu

"Crossed off item from my list!. I had long wanted to try the xiao long bao dumplings with soup inside, but we have no Taiwanese places at home. So I..."

Darlene Hildebrandt

"First things first if you want the best dumplings in Melbourne go to Hutong. This is a good alternative though if you want something different. Only..."

Birdman

"Top place. My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday dinner and I am glad he did. Many of my friends had been to this place recently and told me a..."

Clare.withers

"Amazing Dumplings!!. Fantastic variety of delicious dumplings.Great service and good wine. Highly..."

Sarah McGovern

"Yummy. We've been to this restaurant for dinner. It was not very busy (about 10 tables) but the atmosphere was very warm and staff welcoming. I have..."

Liz.clancy

"Great experience!. The place has super high ceilings and modern atmosphere. Since we only knew about the dumplings (best Xiao Long Bao I've tried),..."

Code_carved

"My favourite lunch place - for when I am loaded. This place makes the most amazing xiao long bao. The laksa xiao long bao are excellent. I also like..."

Boppy Chick

"Dumplingicious!!!. By far the best dumplings I've ever had and this place has become a once-a-week must! The ginger dumplings are divine, the chilli..."

Anna K

"I like it but it's just so expensive. I really loved everything we had there... everything was just so yum yum~ but they were all VERY..."

XC

"Great Lunch Spot. A lunch for two a couple of weeks ago. Several serves of different dumplings and all very fresh, flavorsome and good value. A..."

Mr Percival

"We did not make reservation but the staff let us in before next reservation arrival. Food taste good. We had TFC (Taiwanese Fried Chicken), Prawn..."

Shirley Chan

"A recommendation from a friend so decided to come by. Cosy place and advice to make booking during peak period. Enjoy the dumplings and tried the..."

HY Wang

"Went for the Xiao Long Bao and they definitely didn't disappoint! Also had the Emerald pork dumplings and pan fried beef dumplings which were really..."

Isabel

"Everyone at my workplace raves about these dumplings, and they don't disappoint... So full of flavour! Be warned it is bustling on a weekday lunch..."

Natasha Venizelos

"Hidden off the street, a great spot for authentic and tasty Taiwanese dishes. Perfect Xioa Long..."

Chris F

"Great food. Great services. Very friendly folk. Look forward to coming..."

Elliott Small

"Visit before heading to the airport for my flight back to Sydney. Informed the staff beforehand that we are kind of in a rush and the dishes were..."

魏鈺樺（Kira）

"Some of the best dumplings we have ever tasted, quality ingredients. Taiwanese fried chicken and chicken chop to die for, fried rice was flavourful..."

Winston Ng

Shark Fin Inn

81/100 (4157 ratings)

"I have finally found a real place for yum cha, serving all the traditional variety of foods and specialties. The mixed tripe was superbe and the..."

Sigrana

"This restaurant represents the very best of Chinatown. I've eaten here many times, and it's a Melbourne institution. The yum cha is fantastic, I..."

Rhonni

"Amazing Chinese food! Loved the lobster so much. It was so fresh and cooked and seasoned really well. Definitely worth paying the..."

Sense Of Food

"Great Chinese food and well known for taste and value. Call in advance for specials of the day.Seafood are defiantly the best dishes ...."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"They have been very consistent all this years and the food here is amazing! We usually order dishes here during dinner and the food is good! Be sure..."

M3lissa____

"Shark Finn has been my family's favourite Chinese restaurant for close to 2 decades. We're very big fans of the food but have always gone to the..."

Maria Condello

"Went there for dinner and the Peking duck was great!! Loved it so much. Ordered sweet and sour pork, fried rice, roast chicken as well. They were all..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Favourite place I’ve been for yum cha in Melbourne. The staff were so nice to us the whole time, and even though we were put against the wall, they..."

Lisa Giles

"I came here with my partner for casual dining for our anniversary. The food was good and the service was great. We ordered half Peking duck and it..."

Grumpy Eater 🤷🏻‍♀️

"I’m not the biggest fan of Yum Cha, but I must admit this was pretty good. There was a huge variety of dishes, and the dishes cooked fresh from the..."

AH

"This is the sister restaurant to Shark Fin House which is just down the road - and not any less in quality! Food is authentic (if not more..."

Kris L

"Very busy yum cha place in Chinatown. The food is fresh and hot, and the service is fast. The jyu cheong fan and mango pudding are highly..."

Dumba

"Great service and great food. Went here on Valentines Day and they even gave me a rose to give to my Girlfriend. We had the banquet which was very..."

Anthony

"It was nice and the service was good too! I liked all my meals and I couldn’t be happier. The xiao long bao was a bit dry on the outside and some..."

Zacquilinelao

"Truly amazing. One of the most authentic + delicious Chinese restaurant you can find in Melbourne. lobster was great, so was the spinach. The beef..."

Binsueat

"We had a party across two tables, the waiter was proactive and gave us an extra table to bridge the two together, they let us stay late and didn’t..."

Barry Moore

"Will come back for:+ Century egg porridge+ Chicken legs+ Xiao Long Bao+ Spare Ribs+ Egg TartsThis must be one of..."

The Casual Diner

"Good cantonese yum cha for reasonable price. Best chicken legs, Tau Huey and century egg porridge! Efficient service but recommended to call and book..."

Sarah Quek

"Always a delight coming here, have been here on many occasion for family dinners and yum cha lunches. Food is always very delicious and flavorsome. ..."

LC

"This place is my weekly yum cha place. Have a lot of selections of dim sims and dumplings. Staff are polite. Food comes out quick. Serves good tea...."

Piggy 小猪

"So many choices. The salted egg custard bun is to die for. The staff were very friendly. So attentive-given a very busy restaurant in Chinatown..."

Amyyyeats

"Good place for family dinners as they have fresh live seafood tanks. They have lion dance performances during chinese new year and often get very..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Spacious and elegant restaurant set on two levels. The staff is efficient and friendly. Had a family meal there. The duck with pancakes was the..."

Chey_ct

"..."

Lorna

"We came here for the Mid autumn festival dinner in the evening although it is famous for yum cha actually. The dishes in night session were still..."

Evelyn Chen

"this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!这家店比我想象中的要好一万棒一亿倍！我之前一直去吃正斗啊..."

Joeyliujiayi22

"Came here after raving reviews. Very happy with the food, fresh, tasty, good portions. Servers were attentive and friendly. Managed to get a seat as..."

RGAnders

"In my opinion this may be the best yum cha in Victoria, you must book a table before going here it is very busy. But just the food,service,Interior..."

Foodaholic103

"We had yumcha for lunch, great food and service. It’s hard to find a good yumcha place and this one get our business because of the consistency...."

Diesel

"A long time establishment of Chinatown in Melbourne along with its sibling restaurant, the shark fin house, both of which I've been going to for over..."

Yuji D

Tony

"Staff were polite and the food was pretty good. Nothing mind blowing but no issues. We did the signature banquet. Tip: shark fin house is just a few..."

CCC

"Been here a few times because of their good service. Restaurant is pram friendly. Roast duck is a must to order. We had snow crab cooked with ginger..."

SunPW

"Been here for dinner and yum cha and I really enjoy the food. The service is so so like most traditional chinese restaurants but they treat you..."

Vivian

"3.5 pretty much nails it. We were here for the group Xmas lunch. It’s a good option for that type of experience. $42 all you can eat yum cha. ..."

Two Sheds

"One of the few original yum cha places left in the city. Established in 1980, Shark Fin Group led the wave of Chinese and other Asian cuisines that..."

Kylie

"Yum cha here is great but it gets super duper crowded and a little claustrophobic so remember to book a table. Dinnertime dishes are great - a good..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Both lunch yumcha and dinner food is amazing! We’ve been here many times and tried almost everything, all with very special taste, not just some..."

Explorer

"Nice Yum Cha, nice spot, well priced, a lot of others to compare too in the area howeverStaff were friendly, genuinely good food, unsure of..."

Dave B.

"I have always loved the dimsum here. They have stayed true to what dimsum should have been without the fancy stuff to inflate the prices. While they..."

Justin Wong

"I've been looking for a good spot for yum cha for a long time, I think we've finally found our go-to! Shark Fin Inn filled up so quickly for a..."

Croque Monster

"Huge fan of their Yum Cha - you definitely need to book on a weekend. The service was attentive & efficient despite how crazy busy it was &..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"The highs to any Chinese meal is its seafood and I was lucky enough to tag along and chow down some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long..."

Mustard

"It's a fine place for weekend yum cha. The prices are good, and the dishes are good. My gripes are that the place feels crowded, and the selection of..."

Jeremy K

"I've been to Shark Fin House with work colleagues so when a friend was visiting from Sydney and craving yum cha we headed to Shark Finn Inn. I wasn't..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Had dinner here last week with my family. This is great Asian restaurant place with friendly staff. Excellent variety of food on the menu. Meal..."

Mummy Tiny

"Been here several times for yum cha but never for dinner. Came here with 9 people and we had the banquet. The highlights are snow crab, pork neck,..."

Leo

"If you want yum cha just like a bustling Hong Kong yum cha palace, this is the place to go. Shark Fin Inn is one of the few places in Little Bourke..."

Professor_JER

"They offer quite a good selection of dimsum, one of the better restaurants in cbd area.egg tarts,porridge, chicken feet, radish cake, lomaigai ,..."

Sarah In Melbourne

"Still the best Yum Cha in the city IMHO - a Sunday institution that's been going strong for years. Can't go wrong. Tried the rice noodle with..."

Chris

"In the city for a matinee performance at the Comedy Theatre (just around the corner), nostalgia directed us to the Shark Fin Inn for a yum cha lunch..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"I enjoy the sautéed roast pork with bean curd, mushrooms and vegetables. A great place to go when little Chinatown is busy. Being up the top end of..."

Robert Demark

"Been going there for over 20 years, great food and efficient staff. Food is always fresh, the place is always busy and the tables turned over and..."

Jen Mas

"Came here for yum cha today. We were about half hr early but it was able to be accommated. The service was lovely and caring. Food was delcious..."

Blueberrypie

"Food was delicious but just above average in terms of taste compared to other yum cha places in the CBD. Most of the staff were attentive and kind..."

Jonika Cazar

"Had dinner at good old Shark Fin Inn with a small group. Admittedly I used to frequent here a lot more due to location many years ago and during..."

Niceguy

"I occasionally go to this place for Yum - Cha on weekend. Love all their dishes except the fry stuffs. Service is ok but it can be annoying when..."

Aekarin Borrirak

"A meetup group and I went to Shark Fin Inn for some Yum Cha on Saturday. The food was really nice particularly the Xiaolongbao. There was also a..."

Caroline Beaney

"Our family met Sunday lunchtime for yum cha and enjoyed authentic Chinese dishes for our hungry adult offspring! It was very reasonably priced and..."

Michael Campbell

"Lovely yum cha restaurant with excellent service. Most dishes were good (pork shui mai, sesame golden balls with red bean paste, soft shell crab),..."

Doran

"Good selection of yum cha, though there were certain dishes we had to request for but overall food was very fresh. The century egg congee was..."

Food For Thought

"My extended family and I have been dining here for over 30 years (and I'm not even 25!).Needless to say, the staff are always lovely and..."

Sylvia's POV

"Solid. The staff was very attentive and we felt they were genuinely happy we were there. Every dish we ordered was good, with the special scallop..."

Parker

"Sweet memories from forty years ago when I was a kid. Used to go here every second weekend as a kid, with the food being nothing short of superb...."

Terry Vanes

"Great place to eat seafood! We ordered one lobster for two persons, and that lobster was LARGE!! Staff is also very kind. We’ll be there..."

Senior Pretty Girl Jenny

"A great place for dim sum and lunch whenever you are in the city. Very near to Parliament station. Attentive staff, quick service despite busy..."

Nicholas Lim

"Came in for Yum cha and was impressed with their different types of dim sums. Prices are higher but you pay for the quality. Services is good nothing..."

Saravanand Naiker

"Not bad. Not as good as secret kitchen but just solid yum cha. Has all the favourites: Cheung fan, siu mai, har gao, ham sui gok, fongjau/gaigeuk,..."

Lachlan Chan

"The best egg tart ever and the truth Hong Kong style ever. Pastry is very fluffy and egg custard is really delicious. This is one of the rare egg..."

Mel K

"Four Stars 🌟. Two people for Tuesday Yum Cha lunch. Total Bill @ $100.20. Amazingly tasty, the food and service was very pleasant and prompt. The..."

Autumnal Mountains

Secret Kitchen Chinatown

81/100 (1467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Finally got to visit this yum cha..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"A beautiful place to dine for lunch, yum Cha is their specialty. Delicious dumplings 🥟 and very cute pig face buns. Their were amazing pink rice..."

Lyonee Dang

"Superb service and food. Huge dumplings and tasty...."

Big Eater

"When I think of yum cha, i think of secret kitchen and their amazing spread.Love how they have such a good range of options when it comes..."

M3lissa____

"Always my fav yum cha place 💯 One of the few places which serves good yum cha 🥟 Went for dinner there once as well & it didn’t..."

Steph

"The mango mousse was so fun to eat and delicious! One of the top yum cha places I’ve been to in..."

Vi Tran

"Booked a table for their Saturday yum cha lunch and we were worried about the dining time limit, yet surprisingly we were all satisfied even before..."

Iris

"One of my go to places for yum cha in Melbourne. I love the quality of the food and the variety on..."

Facebook User

"Really good quality yum cha offering a good variety of options consistently!On New Year's Day we decided to start our 2020 right by trying..."

Kevin & Emily

"Dim Sum at @secretkitchen_au, the food is so good- I wonder why I have never been here! The only two things I didn’t like: that they kept (albeit..."

Piggyeatalot

"It’s probably one of the most clean yumcha place I’ve been in Melbourne. I wouldn’t say the food’s extremely unique or anything, but..."

Jelly9449

"I won’t be surprised if people say this is the best yumcha in the city. Always make a booking if you are having weekend yumcha at secret kitchen to..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Quite a big restaurant located on the corner of Exhibition and Little Bourke st. I came here for yum cha. The trolley service is good, and the..."

Rhonni

"My go to yumcha in the city! Love most of the dim sum selection. Suckling pig and roast goose was yum, but would not rec their Peking duck...."

Foodie Takes Melb

"Secret Kitchen is one of Melbourne most popular yumcha restaurants. They have many branches around melbourne but in my opinion, the Melbourne one is..."

Angela Eats

"If you're undecided about trying secret kitchen, please just go because you won't be disappointed. The food here is so fresh, full of flavour and..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Secret kitchen is one of our go to yum cha joints in the city.The waiters and waitress are friendly and attentive. The trolley pushers are..."

Melb_Belly

"Secret kitchen is well known for their exquisitely rich and flavorful chinese food!Last time I came here during dinner time and had a very..."

Walter

"Secret Kitchen is my favourite yumcha spot in Melbourne for many reasons. Firstly, the service is always super attentive with staff regularly pouring..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Secret Kitchen in not so much a secret among foodies who love good chinese food. This place is Huge...Really HUGE and the team of attendants is Big..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"One of my preferred yum cha place on the weekend. Must make booking as the queue can be long. Most choices are all fresh and tasty. The pork polo bun..."

Caroline

"I haven't been to Secret Kitchen in the city for so long that I almost forgot that they existed. Cue some searching when we wanted to go for yum cha..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I'll say this restaurant is the better yumcha place. The seafood is fresh and there are quite a lot of yumcha choices available. The scallop siumai..."

Chewynoms

"A little pricier than other yum cha places but damn their food is delish! Could not fault any of the dishes, and their desserts esp the salted yolk..."

Daz

"It was the last day to use our entertainment book and so glad we used it on Secret Kitchen. Their yum cha was just absolutely fresh & delicious. The..."

Melb_favs

"Definitely one if the best Yum Cha in the city. Everything that we’ve ordered were tasty. They’ve got yum cha whole day. Better to call to..."

Priscillia

"Food 4/5Service 5/5Environment 5/5The nice restaurant provides a wide range of Yun Cha. The service is good and not crowd at all...."

Paul In OZ

"Modern chinese eatery.The place is quite spacious, there are two floors, the second floor is a bit more private. The place is very well..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Best yum cha in town! Always been my favorite place to go. I'd probably come more often if I'm not constantly on a low-carb diet. Love their steamed..."

Veronica Lin

"By far Melbourne still does the best yum chas. Melbourne's Secret Kitchen is not so secret! The queue don't lie 😁Food and service is..."

Wherefoodtakesyou

"Very glad that Secret Kitchen was open for Easter Monday yum char as we had overseas visitors. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. ..."

Wai

"Huge yumcha variety, great for family catch up on a Saturday or Sunday lunch. Food are delicious, fresh and tasty. Service can be hit and miss..."

Michi

"We came here for a nice dinner to celebrate a birthday. We have been here once before and the quality of the food is generally quite good. Whether..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Secret Kitchen had a nice selection of yum cha and mains. We’ve tried quite a few dishes; a variety of dumplings, Peking duck, green beans, fried..."

Angel Khong

"Staff: helpful except for receptionist usually quite rude if you didn’t make reservationFood: for yum cha- excellentAmbience: spacious..."

Melbourne Travel

"Rating: 4Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4.5Service: 4This has got to be best yum cha place and service I have been too...."

Munching With Mel

"Always great yum cha whenever I come here. The food is always fresh as the trolley comes by regularly The chicken feet - which is usually my..."

Vivian

"Busy yum cha place in the heart of the city, service was pretty good.. we had quite a few dishes shared amongst us, the highlight of the meal was..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"This branch is better than others. Great yum cha selection esp desserts. Gets packed easily so book in advance. Love the apple mousse dessert...well..."

Ling Yap

"Would normally come here with my family for Sunday yumcha. Many choices of dimsum and ingredients are fresh. Service on the other hand can be a hit..."

Fendi

"This secret kitchen is located in exhibition st. Very convenient location. Their yum cha are really popular so they have 3 session during lunch time..."

Daisy Duck

"I tried Secret Kitchen for lunch on a Monday. The restaurant was packed, serving Yum Cha. Really good upmarket food although I am fussy so should..."

Hungry Tum

"This is probably one of the best yum cha / dim sum restaurants you can find in Melbourne. The interior is quite modern and I noticed that the staff..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"I enjoy their yum cha a lot, such as their siu mai, cheong fun, mango pudding. Recently I tried their mixed roast platter and suckling pig and they..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"I’ve been to lots of different yumcha places before, but Secret Kitchen definitely was a different experience. Starting with their super attentive..."

Jamie

"Beautiful food and great service, very friendly staff and environment was just amazing. I can not say enough good about this place and I make sure to..."

Bradyms48

"One of the best places for yum cha / dim sum. Come during 12-2pm for the best options. One time I came after 2.45pm and there were barely any..."

The Honest Glutton

"As it was our first time here, once we sat down the waitresses were already trying to get us to order many items on the menu without us trying to..."

Eats

"It was fantastic. Food was great quality and perfect. Service was top marks. I’d recommend making a booking otherwise you’ll have to wait a..."

Dave

"First time experience at Secret Kitchen and I couldn't fault it. There was a line out the door for yum cha lunch, and staff were very efficient..."

Matthew Aitken

"This restaurant was recommended by a stranger from the street and was at the very end of the China town. As it was after peak lunch, there were no..."

Natalie Weerasinghe

"Excellent service overall, the waiters knowledgeable and were able to answer all our questions. They even gifted my cousin some jasmine tea after she..."

Ramsey Samad

"Take you to taste of the famous and largest dim sum restaurant in Melbourne CBD Secret Kitchen's is one of the largest restaurants with seating for..."

Wander Wider

"This place is undoubtedly great as the food is gorgeous, come in a decent portion, and its location is perfect. This place has plenty of seats which..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"Nice Place to eat Hong Kong style and Chinese style food. Waiters are professor. But the light is not that enough, will make people easy to sleep...."

william wong

"Went for dinner there. The entree of abalone was very tender and well cooked. We also had the goose which I totally recommend. The one..."

Reset

There are 76 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Fried rice in Melbourne

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Mahendra Singh

Patrick Williams

Jaclyn Bailey

Sarah Brannan

Shirley Green

Brittney Thompson

Jonas Olsen

John Smith

Nicole Tujague

Charlotte Donatelli

Tracy Youd

John Moon

Harry Peterson

Anne Louise

Lauren Hall

Peter Noris

Aaditeya Bajaj

Celia

Kathy Ji

Rubin

Albert Utset

Bec Sarah

Srslyfoods

April

Harrysingh Rawat

Caroline St Ruth

Flakeymanners

Oj_always_eating

Starr

MELB JOURNAL

Skliu16

Hungry Tum

Sim Sim

Jimlinemik

Mistermister

Kevin

Justin Wong

Foodinfocusz

Westbiwan

Kiffdcosta

Rai_niefoodieme

Andrew

Ly122055073

Abnerzhaozhe

F1y2y3fy

Andy Xu

Chengcheng Feng

Meng Chen

Blair Lee

Finger Lickin

Congl2

Shirley

Tara

Victor1991

Flora

LoveToEat

Kwing Fai Wan

金金

Ilana Bueno De Mesquita

Kim Ng

Jessica Wang

Clare

Hollywoodmick

Potaoto

DocJonFoodie

BlueJay

Jolee Pink

Thekarinart