TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated October 2024

Ruyi Modern Chinese

90/100 (1371 ratings)

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

Mahendra Singh

"Love this restaurant. The kitchen and wait staff were so professional and nice. Service was attentive and a nice atmosphere. I've been here many..."

Patrick Williams

"We were here on a short holiday and stumbled across RuYi restaurant and were blown away by the wonderful friendly service. Sharing the family..."

Jaclyn Bailey

"What I love most about RuYi is being able to place your trust in the staff so you can concentrate on having a great time with friends. They actually..."

Sarah Brannan

"Had a date night here with hubby and couldn't have been more satisfied with the food, drinks, service and overall environment of the restaurant. It..."

Shirley Green

"Absolutely beautiful food/staff/experience. 100%..."

Brittney Thompson

"A great dinner here, good atmosphere, prompt and gutsy service finished up with great food and wine. The service here was the stand-out. Food was..."

Jonas Olsen

"I was a solo traveller looking for a good quality meal. RuYi was recommended by a friend. It is a very elegant and comfortable restaurant. the staff..."

John Smith

"Seriously the best dining experience I have had for a long time. Thanks..."

Nicole Tujague

"Amazing food and service! Will be recommending to all of my friends back in Perth to go visit if they go to Melbourne! Delicious..."

Charlotte Donatelli

"A very special place and amazing food for us on Thursday. I will be back..."

Tracy Youd

"Table for four was cozy but the excellent table service kept our table cleared. Staff were friendly and attentive. Good selection of Cocktails and..."

John Moon

"First time at Ruyi was very very good for me and my girlfriend! Starting with the good location. Its at the top end of CBD, close to our Collin..."

Harry Peterson

"I'm not that kind of person who likes to try different places all the time because a bad experience tends to spoil my night, for that reason usually..."

Anne Louise

"As being my favourite Restaurant, I try to go to Ruyi at least once a month. I've been to China twice and I have never tryed a Shao Long Bao so tasty..."

Lauren Hall

"Ruyi is nearby of my work place and I go very often for dinner with my partner after work, as we like the elegant set up, dim light and, of course,..."

Peter Noris

"My family and I had dinner at Ruyi on Saturday/Chinese New Year. It was our first time at the restaurant and we all loved it! We ordered a special..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I like the environment and the special style that combined Chinese and western together. The Wunton is realllllly nice haha hahahaha. Also good for..."

Celia

"Fantastic, impeccable food with a modern twist on traditional Chinese food. Service was great and staff were very friendly. Restaurant itself has..."

Kathy Ji

"The restaurant was a tad quiet but don't be fool, the ambience is relaxing, the decor very nice and the food delicious. Only ordered a handful of the..."

Rubin

"Some friends and I went to Ruyi for dinner and I have to say it hit a 5/5 in all aspects.The ambiance was fantastic. Dim lights and modern..."

Albert Utset

"I ate here on Tuesday this week. Have been a long time fan of Ruyi and this visit did not disappoint. The best modern chinese in the city - fresh and..."

Bec Sarah

"We had fabulous service and excellent food and the decor was hip asian modern.Located in Liverpool st opposite a few very busy funky..."

Srslyfoods

"Service was very good, food was great! The dessert was underwhelming. We ordered the apple crumble - needs more ice cream or less crumble. The..."

April

"Found this gem down a wee laneway in Melbourne when searching for a good Asian restaurant with our 5 year old. The waiting staff were SO attentive..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"My daughter and I noticed this lovely restaurant while waiting to be seated at a popular restaurant in the same area. Though it was in darkness,..."

Caroline St Ruth

"The food here is superb. Each dish was absolutely delicious and unlike anything we had eaten before. The service was warm, although there was a..."

Flakeymanners

"Ruyi has a pleasant semi-Scandi decor and a wide variety of fresh and exciting modern Chinese menu options. When presented with the menus we were..."

Oj_always_eating

"It is a beautiful interior and very friendly service, however just lacked a bit of execution from both the kitchen and front of house.Wines were..."

Starr

"Really loved this place. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They were able to talk us through the menu and make recommendations. I have been..."

MELB JOURNAL

"Food was delicious with a myriad of flavours. The peking duck baos and numbing beef were my fav. Service was prompt and friendly, although cocktails..."

Skliu16

"Really good modern Chinese (best value of the current crop of modern Asian restaurants). I had a selection of five dishes which ranged from awesome..."

Hungry Tum

"Love Ruyi, come back here quite often!The bao bao and Peking duck rolls are amazing as well as the homemade wontons 😍 eggplant chips are also..."

Sim Sim

"We had dinner at RuYi last night with group of friends, all of us were impressed by the tasty food, gracious service and warm atmosphere. The..."

Jimlinemik

"Takes bookings! Service was ok but not great. Took a long time to the waitress to take orders. The food was yummy and of a food heat. The wine is..."

Mistermister

"I've now been to RuYi few times and on different occasions. The food and services has been sensational. The most recent occasion was a large group..."

Kevin

"Modern Chinese simply means Chinese Fine Dining in my opinion. The flavours are almost too familiar yet the dishes are visually foreign especially..."

Justin Wong

"Modern Chinese cuisine presented in a modern, almost Scandinavian look, fit out. Highlights from the dishes we chose were the ‘Fried Tofu with..."

Foodinfocusz

"Flaming King Prawn and Black Angus Fire Cracker.These dishes came recomended and didnt disappoint. Prawns were coked perfectly and presented on..."

Westbiwan

"Great spot for Valentine's Day 😊 we got the 5 meal banquet. It was so good and very filling. The chef picked what we got, but it was all really..."

Kiffdcosta

"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne and beyond. The whole experience from start to finish was spectacular! Service, presentation, flavor of each..."

Rai_niefoodieme

"I went with a group of 5 for the set menu for Chinese New Year and the food was great. It was 6 courses and the numbing beef, ruyi chicken wings and..."

Andrew

"It is a great time to enjoy Chinese food with my friends. I'm really fond of the environment of this restaurant, including design, light, service and..."

Ly122055073

"There are a lot of chinese traditional food. Among them bao bao is the most suprising food，which is a kind of chinese sandwich with peijing duck..."

Abnerzhaozhe

"the atmosphere is very attractive and the waiter is handsome haha. I really love the food some sweet some hot some sour. I love the candle on the..."

F1y2y3fy

"Fantastic! The location is kind of difficult to find but the Chinese food is soooo delicious, even the most tasteful I have ever tried in..."

Andy Xu

"A restaurant blend Chinese cuisine with modern cook skills. The materials are really fresh and tasty. Besides, winters in this place is pretty..."

Chengcheng Feng

"A unique modern Chinese restaurant, foods there are even better than traditional ones. Love 'Bao Bao' best! Great atmosphere and service. Staffs are..."

Meng Chen

"I went there for dinner with my friends, the environment was comfy and relax, felt like at home, the food were totally excellent, the service was..."

Blair Lee

"Was were a little sceptical to check out this place but let me just say... I'm so glad we did. The food was amazing. The were three hungry boys..."

Finger Lickin

"The food here is surprising. We have homemade tofu. I really like the texture. So creamy. And then the flame prawn is also my favorite, delicious and..."

Congl2

"This place is very good compare to many of the fusion/modern Chinese food restaurant. Surprisingly, unlike other fusion restaurants, the food here..."

Shirley

"Absolutely delicious! We ordered a take away dinner, staff were very warm and friendly. All our dishes were amazing, so many fresh flavours! The..."

Tara

"My girlfriend and I went to there a few days ago.We had a wonderful dining experience.My favourite dishes were chicken wings and toufu.Especially the..."

Victor1991

"I went to this restrauant with my boyfriend last night.I have to say this dining experience was fantastic.My favourite dishes were dufu, eggplants..."

Flora

"Went to Ruyi for my birthday dinner, food were delicious and will be back again someday. Ordered numbing beef, flaming king prawn, fried chicken..."

LoveToEat

"Few of my friends recommended this place to me. Finally i came with my girl friend for dinner last friday. The place was packed, the music was..."

Kwing Fai Wan

"Best chinese i have ever had. i have been warned before i came to australia, there is no really good chinese restaurant in Melbourne, most of them..."

金金

"I really enjoyed my experience here. The waiter was knowledgeable on the menu and extensive wine list and was able to make some great suggestions. ..."

Ilana Bueno De Mesquita

"Thanks to my friend, he highly recommended me to try Ruyi. I was amazed by the interior design and the most delicious Chinese food I have ever..."

Kim Ng

"Today I had a wonderful dinner with my friend in this restaurant . We loved the food so much ... We were ordered the tofu : fried tofu with Szechuan..."

Jessica Wang

"I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The fit out is beautiful. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was full of flavour and..."

Clare

"Came here in recommendation Must say the place is quite cool and staff are very friendly Good very tasty and enjoyable..."

Hollywoodmick

"Minimalistic, modern fitout opposite Rice Paper Scissors in the CBD. Modern take on Chinese, in essence distilling the large share dishes into diner..."

Potaoto

"Loved the food and service. The food was well prepared and full of flavour. Service was excellent. Everything we had (8 course set menu) was..."

DocJonFoodie

"Lacking the patience one evening to wait for a table at Rice Paper Scissors thought we'd try the near empty (weeknight) RuYi across the lane and was..."

BlueJay

"Ruyi is a modern Chinese restaurant located at Liverpool Laneway in Melbourne’s Chinatown. The name Ruyi is derived from a spiritual object that..."

Jolee Pink

"I went here with friends, we ordered 6 home plates, 2 sides and dessert. RuYi chicken wings + Szechuan eggplant fries + Numbing beef the black angus..."

Thekarinart

"I'm always a little sceptical of upmarket Chinese places because I've often found them to be more style than substance, but I was impressed by RuYi...."

Ophelia

"Found this place by accident when we walk around city. We gave it a try and never been wrong! We order 6 home dishes. And all of them were very good!..."

Angel Putritama

"Really liked it. The decor is chic and modern. The staff are lovely. We thought the food was outstanding. Wine list was fine too. Did a brisk..."

Two Sheds

"The food at RuYi appears simple, but the flavours have remarkable depth - Fried tofu with a Szechuan mayo and the szechwan eggplant fries are two..."

Rhys Young

"Had a fantastic experience- very attentive staff that catered for our group which included several different dietary requirements. Lots of variety in..."

Weloveourlamb

"Recently hit up RuYi with friends and it was so divine. The service was incredible and THAT FOOD..wow. It made an eggplant fan out of me which is..."

Chloe Walker

"I recently had the pleasure of dining with friends at Ruyi! The food and service was fantastic and the great wine selections really complimented the..."

Rebecca Delaurence

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Ruyi 2 weeks back. We had a large group, and everyone was well catered for. Quite a few vegetarians and celiacs..."

Cody

"Really enjoyed our experience here. Food was delicious, my first experience with 'modern' Chinese and i wasn't disappointed. We went for the banquet..."

TJ

"Tonight my friends and I had dinner at Ruyi, a new contemporary Chinese restaurant on Liverpool St in the CBD. The venue is chic and minimalist in..."

D.P

"I don't like asian food and I had to go with my work colleagues so I can't judge the food; but service was fantast, and the average food rating by my..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"Liked the eggplant fries and the ribs. Only got to try the Ruyi and Ginger cocktails but both were nice although I am a gin fan. Would return here to..."

Victor Chau

"Great food, great decor and most importantly for me, an excellent range of gluten free, which can be hard to come by for Chinese cuisine! Eggplant..."

Genevieve Clare Dickson

"Absolutely enjoyed their generous serving and high quality Asian cooking.. Had their lunch special and was just delighted that I came. Impeccable..."

J88

"Was there on Oakes Day so I am not sure if it was quiet as a result but the $29 lunch special is excellent value and should have attracted more..."

Elitebiz

"perfect venue for an enjoyable dinner adventure, suitable for couple/friends who'd like to have a sound conversation without disrupt by noises all..."

Vivien Shen

"Had dinner with another friend tonight and both of us enjoyed our experience. In my opinion, RuYi is a definitely a stand-out among all Chinese..."

MR K

"Had a corporate dinner here for clients. The food was fantastic, the wine well matched and the service was friendly. The atmosphere was perfect...."

John Crowhurst

"One of best Chinese Restaurant in Town! We had ( Meat Bao Bao) which was amazing ! And Flaming king prawn which was very special! We just love all..."

Vanessa

"RuYi is a seriously awesome restaurant. We've visited 5+ times and everytime impresses us and the friends we take with us. Sheng and Qian Qian are..."

Milly

"Had lunch here today after seeing on Dimmi's it has a $29 pp express set lunch until next Monday. Normally it's $35 but the one we had today also..."

Kimmy_desu

"The service of the venue was stellar, the waiter serving us was very friendly and described us each dish in great detail making the experience so..."

Rares

"A great night in RUYI.I booked RUYI last Monday for us, surprisely they were quite busy on Monday evening, but the whole atmosphere still calm..."

Chien-Nan Chen

"Love the service, love the food, love the space. Everything spot on, considering it was such a busy night, food and service still can maintain in..."

Cedric

"Had dinner with my friends. We like the food and staffs here. Particularly the woton! The staffs are nice and helpful. We will definitely visit..."

AnQi Chen

"What a fantastic spot in the CBD! Consistently great food. Love the dumplings! Great service everytime we've visited! Looking forward to going back..."

Chris

"Amazing food, friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere. We tried a little bit of everything, but the highlight was the prawns and eggplant. Would..."

Annie Nelson

"Great food! Incredible service. Nice quite atmosphere, making it ideal to catch up friends. I would definitely come back to this restaurant!..."

Bel Mckenzie

"Food was absolutely delicious. The wings sang Choy bow were a definite highlight! I would definitely come again! Fairly prices and an easy location..."

Jules Mitchell

"Great restaurant which discovered by randomly walking around lonsdale street. Staff are really nice and the service is excellent! Food is also really..."

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Bauhinialikesgrapes

"Nice small place to have a quiet meal with friends. Friendly staff and the meals are a delicious delicacy. The mix of flavors give your taste buds a..."

Churry Kuang

"It is a very interesting Chinese restaurants with nice western brunch type decoration. The food was great although not very Chinese in general. And..."

Leslie Xian

"Delicious modern chinese cuisine, with traditional sauces with a unique tint complimenting chicken, tofu and seafood dishes. Great service and..."

Brian

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Jie Sang

"The overall experience was amazing with great service and charming decoration. I love the tables made by wood. Staffs were friendly. Environment was..."

Vicky Wu

"This is the second time I've come to Ruyi and it is still as authentic and classic as usual. One of the greatest things I love here were their..."

Facebook User

"Very very good services and very very nice food at Ruyi!! I really like the way they cook spicy chicken wings and the tofu. They are just being so..."

Shifan Deng

"good service and unbelievable food and wine. Really enjoy the wagyu steak. very nice staff and warm environment. so happy to have dinner with friend..."

JW

"They offer very good service and fantastic food and wine quality. like everything especially the wagyu steak, best of ever. will definitely be back...."

Orchid Yuen

"Interesting Chinese restaurants nicely decorated with cozy warm colours. Dishes are traditional Chinese fusion with modern again cuisines...."

JeCci

"I appreciated the opulent, traditional red jade tones of the decor and the hand selected gorgeous stoneware specifically chosen to compliment the..."

Jolee Pink

"A little restaurant, tucked away in the top end of the city. Right next to the Parliament House, and a few streets away from the famous Pellegrini's...."

Where'sTheFood

"A fantastic place to dine in. Had a really great expereince. They have an excellent service and awesome food. I love the mixed vegetables where the..."

Hartini Wong

"Such a great experience tonight at Ruyi! Amazing food especially the dumplings YUM! Such great service and atmosphere and will be visiting again..."

Beau Joshua Garlick

"This place is definitely a place to come visit no matter which side of the city your on, it's worth the travel. Very difficult to choose a favourite..."

Gabby

"Such a beautiful evening at Ruyi. Aside from the impeccable service and friendly nature of the staff, the food is absolutely one of a kind. Although..."

Cheyenne Harper

"It was really good experience, the staff really nice and I do think the bat tender really hot, lol.The food was really good, due to I am..."

Shan Huang

" nice Chinese restaurant! the food is qualified and the price is really valuable..Love the atmosphere of the restaurant..The staff is lovely and..."

Xlvlvlv6

"Very nice food.Really like the dumpling and the sauce here are very special compare to other restaurants. The atmosphere here are also good, really..."

Kevin

"love the food and atmosphere here！i ordered duck bao bao、dumplings、chilli beans、eggplant and chicken wings~very tasty and will definitely..."

JoJo Li

"This is a really great restaurant. I went with my friend and we had dumplings, tofo and chicken wings which all have great tastes. The service is..."

Jyunko

"IT is very nice place. The food here is fantastic. It's a good place for you to relax and enjoy everything. Highly recommended. The food is very..."

Xin MA

"When I went into Ruyi, the first impression is a sense of belonging that brings me back to my hometown, which is located in China. The restaurant..."

劉雨哲

"If u want to try the most Chinese style food in the most modern way, ruyi is a great choice that u can enjoy in Melbourne CBD. The materials are..."

Sunniechangjo

"A fantastic modern take on Chinese dishes.. I went with a friend who like me is vegetarian and were recommended some very good dishes including the..."

Tristan.2009

"Had a big family birthday there and the staff were incredible at setting the whole thing up. The five course banquet was AMAZING. The duck buns in..."

Alex Morris

"Fabulous experienceIt was recommended to us as a great place for Chinese food, but it is so much more, it is an experience. Food is delicious..."

Stephen Lee

"The food at Ruyi appears simple, but the flavors have remarkable depth. Ruyi is known best for its range of Chinese western style dishes, and..."

Leo Wong

"The idea of mixing the Chinese traditional food with other countries' type of food lead to a new outstanding taste I have never have before. Other..."

Kane Chen

"Find this restaurant through tripadvisor and have a really good time here. We have tried tofu prawn and chicken wing. Strongly recommend..."

Kaiwen Jia

"strongly recommend Tofu and cocktail here! Nice atmosphere and service. Have a really good time. will drag more friends to be here. ..."

Jackie Yu

"The food is brilliant, it is very innovating for the chief to combine traditional Chinese food with other country, the chicken wings are the mix of..."

A58801705

"Ruyi is one of the greatest modern restaurant ever , it could have become the best by increasing service experience. The environment is wonderful..."

Key

"My friend recommended me RUIYI and I really had trouble finding it at first as it is located on a small land and had the smallest name board I ever..."

Yulan

"An amazing place with wonderful interior design. What suprise me first was the friendly staff in this place. Different from other general Chinese..."

Jessie

"小小巧巧的一家餐厅, 非常喜欢他们的装修风格再配上温馨的灯光,很适合朋友两三人来吃,..."

Kevin Huang

"Tonight at Ruyi gave me a lot of surprises. Firstly, the interior design for this restaurant is marvelous. As a designer, I quite appreciate the..."

Greta Zhao

"RuYi is a great restaurant with modern decor that complements the unique and modern twist it takes on Chinese food. The Peking duck cones..."

Jenna Leong

"Warm and nice environment and delicious food . Staffs are..."

Scarlet Lin

"Great food and services, I really enjoyed both the looking and taste of the food. It also a very good place to talk to friends and workmates, try to..."

Kane Chang

"The food is very delicious, especially the tofu and the shrimp. The tofu tastes crispy and is very soft inside, and is different from the tofu that..."

Jialu Peng

"It's a great restaurant! The service is wonderful and the environment is good as well. Love the Tingling Prawn, there is a rich flavour, lovely..."

Alison Zhu

"Love the tiger prawn and tofu, quite and cozy place, the service is nice and will sure come..."

Yeats Lee

"The dishes were so great:)..."

Ayame Matsumura

"Great Dinner. We have got such a pleasure night here. Great environment, very comfortable decoration and table sets are just fantastic with their..."

Alfredlimx

"Great environment and a different take to Chinese cuisine. The decor at the restaurant was relaxing and neat. Perfect for a date night or girls night..."

Anniewg0210

"Perfect atmosphere. Homey restaurant hidden in a typical laneway in Melbourne. Great food in an awesome environment! Perfect for date nights and..."

Sophiay

"Taste not bad, enviorment is..."

Ernest He

"Nice environment~special tableware~food materials are..."

Scarlett

"Great vibe and fit out. Excellent service and very nice dishes. Will come..."

Yiran Tang

"Nice place!!. Really loved the roasted duck and their xiaolongbao!! Totally worth it, with good service and ambience (: had a great dinner with my..."

Ktt1658

"Nice setting and good service. The food is decent, I like the prawn dish. The atmosphere is..."

Ijuuin.akira

"Cosy restaurant with good ambience, food was tasty and service was good as well. Especially liked the Peking duck and tingling..."

Mixed95

"Loved the ingredients and taste!. This is our second time back at RuYi... We love the high quality ingredients that they use here, which is very..."

Tan.candice

"Great food, service and atmosphere. Best Chinese we've ever had . Stunning Dishes without msg so I'm still felling the love.Try the sot shell..."

Sylvesters1

"A place truly worth. It Is restaurant with true modern twist of old Chinese food. Eating there gave me and my friend a whole new view of Chinese..."

Lucy Wu

"Immaculately design down to the smallest detail its a lovely, calm space. The perfect setting for Chinese food that defies the cliche. Everything is..."

Theodore Timbuctoo

"Wonderful night out!. Had another amazing dinner at Ruyi. The food is fresh and flavoursome and the service is wonderful. It's affordable and the..."

Loucardwell24

"Excellent Food, Excellent Service and Excellent Atmosphere. From the moment you enter it is cosy, welcoming and stylish. Service was great and staff..."

Daniel.2.tg

"Peking Duck Bao Bao. A steamed bun folded around slices of Peking duck, some herbs and a creamy sauce. One of my favourite restaurant dishes..."

Erin

"Nice decor, friendly service and great food. Dumplings hand made are..."

Indigestion Kid

"Excellent dinner, had a last minute booking on a Monday night and couldn't have felt more accommodated. Shaun was a delight, not to mention his team...."

Gem Gange

"Great food and service!. The food was delicious and service was very attentive and accommodating! The prices are very reasonable. The gluten free..."

Georgia

"My friends and I were recommended ruyi by our hotel. As a person diagnosed with coeliac disease I am glad we went there (we don't normally have many..."

Kimmy Jo

"Out of the ordinary. Great tasting food, amazing fusion of flavours and excellent customer service! All the staff are very attentive and made the..."

Kristine Perdio

"Very good food from start to finish. There is a good flow with entree to main and just a good amount of dessert to finish. Must try modern chinese..."

MingJ

"A little gem. Had a great time tonight at Ruyi in a very modern and stylish setting. We really enjoyed all the dishes though the peking duck cones..."

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"The service was excellent. The food was even better...And can't miss out on flaming..."

Nicky

"Best Chinese restaurant there is in Melbourne!. I don't like to leave review for any businesses but the experience I had at Ruyi last night makes me..."

Luojie_gx

"The best!. A menu full of delicious food. Perfect attention to detail! Don't skip dessert - the banana fritter with black sesame ice cream is..."

Eldoan

"The most beautiful chinese restaurant in town!. The food is so unique, service is one of the best in Melbourne, warm and the pay attention to the..."

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"Wonderful modern chinese. Clean and delicious.. Fantastic food, including the vegetarian fare! I especially liked the sesame seed ice-cream, the..."

Come_in_burned

"Service was outstanding and the food was an absolutely delicious modern take on some Chinese..."

Hilary McLeod

"Delightful! From the fit out to the service to the food RuYi was great! Would recommend to anyone for a filling and delicious evening..."

HelloAFo

"Yummy food and awesome service. I highly recommend the place, the food was yummy and they also do have an amazing wine and cocktail menue! i love the..."

Ireneki

"Tasty food, friendly service!! Definitely worth a..."

Jenny

"Amazing food, perfect service. Nice and friendly atmosphere for a perfect dinner out with..."

Stoffpapagei

"Wow I'm not sure what trumps here, the delightful wait staff, the gorgeous restaurant design or the absolutely scrumptious food! Ruyi is unique in..."

Johnny Blue

"Amazing food and spectacular service.. Didn't know what to order so the waitress suggested the best share plates to get and they were amazing! New..."

Erin B

"Beautiful experience, wonderful food and friendly staff. Ruyi Dumpling and Wine Bar was the perfect place to spend with my friends to celebrate a..."

Sophie Letta

"Beautiful food, modern decore & amazing staff. Enjoyed a lovely night with friends in ruyi's chilled environment. All the food is amazing- in..."

Anna

"Great cocktails and service to match. Loved the dumplings and the Peking duck was awesome in both its flavour and presentation. Love..."

Ross

"We came for the food(which was great) but they also have amazing cocktails! Men don't normally like tofu, but this place has the most amazing tofu..."

Ross Horsey

"Seriously incredible service, nothing was too much to ask! The food was fantastic, delicate dumplings, oh and the light chilli green beans are to die..."

Amelia Kingston

"Had a fantastic meal, service was brilliant and the wine list was great as well. The Two Flavour Snapper was wonderfully presented and tasted..."

Tom Richman

"Delishes light, fresh and honest flavoured modern Chinese food! A beautiful small space decorated with delightful earthy ceramic table ware and..."

Grace Stewart

"Such a great little atmosphere! Had an awesome time, the food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating to our very particular..."

Ryan

"Fantastic food. Order the soft shell..."

Camillelescai

"Best dumplings in Australia.. Ruyi has become one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne, its stunning interior and its quality of food makes me..."

Stephanie Korolija

"Yummy. Went here for dinner last night.chilli wonton and flaming prawn are must try. the food is amazing. good service,delicious food...."

Yumi Lee

"Amazing food, incredible service. Definitely will..."

Meika83

"This is the second time we came to ruyi after we spent our valentines there. The staff are so friendly and they go out of their way to make your..."

Josh

"Amazing food, great service the duck pancakes were to die for and the signature cocktail Ruyi is very..."

Guy Jukes

"Worth the visit!. Went for dinner last night. Had the eggplant strips, duck & tofu soup, flame grill prawn, and the chili oil dumpling. My favorites..."

Wholenezz

"I had high expectations of Ruyi given my partner had eaten there before, and he loved it. Usually with high expectations you end up disappointed. Not..."

Jay

"Finally, made my way here after reading on broadsheet many months ago, and still remember it, particularly the high design fit out, clean, sleek,..."

Dcee

"The food was really good. The wagyu beef was cooked to perfection and the truffle paste flavoursome. The banana fritter with black seasame ice cream..."

Nick Clarke

"WINTER SOUPS WORTH A VISIT!!. Went to check out the new autumn/winter menu. Was excited to see soup now on the menu. We ordered one of each of the..."

EbonyB

"The service is most excellent! I love the food especially flaming prawns. I would definitely recommend this..."

Charlie The Eater

"Some of the best steamed dumplings I've ever tasted!. These were some of the best steamed vego dumplings ive ever had!! The whole place is totally..."

Emma_scott87

"Affordable Highly Quality Dining!. Was pleasantly surprised at the affordability with most expensive meal being around $28. The quality for the price..."

Brooke Clarke

"Fine wining and dining. Was.... Fine wining and dining.Was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch. The place has a modern, light air feel...."

Tyler

"It's the little things. I d.... It's the little things.I dined here for the first time recently. As a left gander I have grown accustomed to..."

Jayde Dunkley

"Outstanding Staff and service. We were greeted at the door by staff and quickly shown to our table. Our waiter was very polite and friendly and gave..."

Andrew.scitech

"New winter menu -yum! Fr.... New winter menu -yum! Frequent diner at Ruyi. Recently released a new winter menu and this time they have..."

SarahBella

"AMAZING Looks amazing, serv.... AMAZINGLooks amazing, service is amazing, food is amazing. Sticky rice pudding is..."

Ashlee

"Best Chinese I Have Had In Melbourne!. Great food - fresh and delicate and beautifully presented. Staff are kind, attentive and know their menu..."

Jade Maree Anderson

"Went here with friends. Ordered a heap of smalls to share. The eggplant strips were amazing. I would also highly recommend the fried tofu! The food..."

Je8clarke

"My favourite Melbourne restaurant. Every time I eat at Ruyi it is the same. Great food, great service and great decor. My favourites remain the wagyu..."

Marianne

"Good restaurant. Come to Ruyi with my family. The foid is so different from all the other chinese restaurants light.clean.fresh...my mom said this is..."

Helena

"Lovely food. Asian cuisine that tastes natural. I generally suffer from a sensitive stomach but this was very nice. A different take on modern Asian..."

Haily

"Our experience at Ruyi was truly special. We came here for a celebratory birthday dinner and the staff were exceptional. Food was of an incredibly..."

Vanessa Fletcher

"As you wish ..... It’s the fourth time I’ve been here since Ruyi opened, which I think speaks for itself. As a group of three we shared 3 lots of..."

Tara Clancy

"A really unique Chinese restaurant, very different to the normal greasy food and red dragon décor. Clean and fresh food in a modern and comfy..."

Helena El-Najjar

"I've eaten at Ruyi twice now and both times the food was delicious. My favourite "entree" style dishes are the duck pancakes and some sort of..."

Somanyanimals

"Fresh and different. Coming from country vic, I’m used to chinese food thats out of a box and restaurants full of bamboo and waving cats. So it was..."

Soph

"No-one does Chinese like Ruyi. Fresh produce, contemporary design, tasty dishes, and a beautiful selection of..."

Sarah

"We went to Ruyi Saturday with my husband just because we were walking through the city and we noticed this discret restaurant in a hidden lane.. well..."

Bonybonybony70

"Great food, great experience. If you're looking for a great night, and not just somewhere to eat, then I would definitely recommend Ruyi. The..."

Marni.kate

"Very impressed. Had the seafood spring rolls and wagyu beef and both were amazing. Very nice..."

Amber Evans

"Great place. The food was simple and fresh, and the service was warm and inviting...."

Isidora

"I had the lunch special which was only $18. Good food for a reasonable..."

Francesca Hickman

"It didn’t have your standard chinese menu, but what it did have was nice. Favourite dish of the night was the duck stir fry – highly..."

Anj

"Delicious Find!!. We found this place tucked away in a laneway while wandering the streets of the city and decided to go in because it looked like a..."

Glitterbug_240

"Great night out!. Good atmosphere, contemporary look, delicious food and friendly staff. Overall, a great night out with..."

Hm-5141

"Really impressed!. We dine out often and were really impressed by the food, staff and decor! A great new restaurant with delicious food! Found it on..."

Carla De Ionno

"Fantastic menu. Staff are incredibly helpful and..."

Jo

"Visited Ruyi with a couple of girlfriends for dinner and loved it! The dumplings and the wontons were amazing, can't wait to go back. Had a great..."

Sophie

"Already a Favorite. I was introduced to RuYi by a work colleague a fortnight ago. Tucked away in a quaint little lane way, I am glad that I was - I..."

Greta Heywood

"Little Gem. OMG. If you live in Melbourne, try here. If your visiting, try here. In fact come to Ruyi then see the rest of Melbourne.Yes..."

Simon White

"From strength to strength. I've dined here a couple of times now & every time it gets better. I really believe that this little restaurant has a big..."

Veda

"I had very high expectations coming to RUYI and honestly they met them completely. Walking in we are overwhelmed by the simple and clean layout. It..."

Jason Kwan

"Not just dumplings!!. When you think Chinese you normally think 70’s interior, bad lighting, fish tanks, Lazy Susans & chairs that you once had in..."

Jade Lee Campbell

"A fresh take on Chinese cuisine. Went here after we read a timeout review. Great to see a new fresh take on chinese food amongst all of the dumpling..."

Tim

"The wine list here is only topped by the amazing service, with a personal touch by the owners who are clearly passionate about their beautiful..."

Stacey Van Harn

"Very satisfying dining experience. RUYI was the type of place that seemed to have considered every detail. everything down to the cups and light..."

R.charles

"#ilovedumplings. Yummy dumplings and great starters. Lovely light ambience to the place, gorgeous ceramic plates and glasses. Service was polite and..."

SLouise

"AMAZING, delightful and unique food, modern and clean decor and flawless service! Melbourne should be..."

Sabrina

"Our third time here in just over a week. Each time we have found out more and more about this enlightening showcase of Chinese food that I have..."

Mikdog

"Fabulous food, delightful French waiter, food was really great & loved the feel of the place with gorgeous earthen ware & stylish interiors. Great..."

Buster's Mum

"Last week, my husband took me out for lunch to Ruyi in the city – an Asian restaurant with a modern fit out. Ruyi translates literally as ‘as..."

De-brief Me

"Those used to paying $8 for a plate of 15 dumplings should stop reading now. Ruyi is about quality, not quantity, which is apparent as soon as you..."

Sofia Levin

"RuYi oozes character. We were served by Mercy and Sedrick and they were fabulous in the attention they gave us, the narrative and culture connections..."

Smita Raghavan Shetty

"This place is insane. The food is next level good. We got the 5 course tasting menu and the food was so good that we were almost about to ask if we..."

Tara McKellar

"Delicious! We had a set menu (mothers day special) and everything was thoughtfully set out. Very full by the end and very pleased. Oh and the staff..."

Patricia Santiago

"We work in hospitality and a friend of mine said we have to try RuYi for its high standards in hospitality. Finally made it last week and everything..."

sam booth

"Brilliant restaurant for dietary restrictions. My partner needs to avoid wheat, onion and garlic. We opted for the 5 course set menu "chef's choice"...."

Dione V-S

"Randomly walked in and wasn't disappointed. Tasty food, Attentive staff and Nice atmosphere. The tofu was very..."

Sparky

"Great service and food. Staff were very friendly. Food portions were very good. I recommend the 5 course..."

Shawn Soundron

Little Africa

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"4.5/5 if I could! Being unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine, I would say that this was an amazing and novel experience! TDLR; try it out, Little Africa..."

Brian Kim

"Very good food with Friendly service. The place is a little hidden on the streets. But otherwise the food is awesome as well as cheap. I ordered the..."

Megha Agarwal

"Nice hearty food and friendly service. Cozy little place, thank you!..."

Gracia

"Delicious, filling food that is also very reasonably priced. You can’t go wrong with the vegetarian combination plate. The people who run the..."

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"Some friends hyped up this restaurant for us for a long time and we decided to try it. It was cute, homely and welcoming. The food was..."

Stella Shek

"I love Ethiopian food and the mixed platter we had was very good and well flavoured. I thought the large chunk of lettuce would've been easier to eat..."

Nalia

"I found an African restaurant with good review，Ethiopian stew. The restaurant was not big. There were only two or three people in the front desk..."

Sophia

"If you love curry, this is another place to go. All the meals served with flat bread and salads. They are super delicious. This place opens only for..."

Priscillia

"An excellent place to get some authentic cuisine from sub-Saharan Africa. Daily combo is fantastic - Injera with a mix of 5 different curries of the..."

Con Petrou

"Tasty Ethiopian cuisine, with the classics on menu and good injera. A small family run restaurant.The set platter it's a good choice and good..."

Affogato Addiction

"Had such a good dinner at Little Africa. It’s a small restaurant near Queen Victoria Market which seems to get busy even for a weeknight. We got..."

Hungry Koala

"Delicious! We had the 25 dollar vegetarian platter for 2. Omg so much food and all delicious. The bread, as everyone has commented, is beautifully..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Was pleasantly surprised as I was coming into this blind. Went to Little Africa with a group of friends and we had no prior encounters with African..."

Jasmine Wong

"First time tried African food, it’s delicious. The spice not too strong and the salad really good. I ordered combination meat for 2 people and..."

Lovefood

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Combination of the day - Good variety of tastes. Lack of taste for the fish. Lentils were yummy and the the meats,..."

MC

"Hidden little family restaurant behind Queen Victoria Market located on Victoria Street. Unique interior decorations gives it an African vibe. Not..."

Jeffrey Yang

"Tiny little place but amazing food. We both had the vegetarian platter with an assortment of curries on top of injera bread. Food was cheap and very..."

Brunny Girl

"Food was delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try African food. Everything had such a different taste and texture but somehow..."

Facebook User

"The food here is absolutely amazing! Everything we had was perfect (and we had one of almost everything). The staff was friendly and helpful in..."

Matthew PH

"Was really impressed with the food as I did not know what to expect and had no knowledge prior to what Ethiopian cuisine is like. The bread they..."

Vivian

"Had the combination, the mush on the left, the chicken and the veggies were really dank. And of course as mentioned by many, absolutely welcoming..."

Frederick Zhang

"Delicious food. I fell in love with potato. And the chicken was so well cooked (and flavoured). My mouth is watering just thinking of it. The only..."

Hel

"Warm, welcoming service and great food! We ordered the daily combination plate for 2 people and it was huge with a fish, chicken and lamb plus 2 veg..."

Chela

"Combination meals are superb. Perfect mixture of spices and colours. Friendly staff and great value for money.Terrific fun using your hands to..."

Robocop

"The food is amazing. Great experience. The customer service was top notch as well. I didn't have to ask for water at all it was refilled..."

Eyebrow8

"Just brilliantly delicious food. Great service, kind and friendly staff. Can't recommend this place enough. I especially enjoy sharing the..."

Keagan Cook

"This place is AMAZING! I've never tried such cuisine before, and this will definitely set high expectations to your tastebuds. Quite a small..."

Jean

"What we love about Melbourne is the variety of cuisines available and if you haven't tried authentic Ethiopian food, Little Africa is a great place..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"A really cute little joint in north Melbourne. Craving African ? You will find Fresh and delicious African food here! Plenty of food to go..."

VwngF

"This place is amazing!!! The injeera was soft and spongy and sour like sourdough bread and holy moly the lentils were to die for. You should get the..."

Deminos

"If you feel like Ethiopian food, I would recommend this place. I had the combination shared dishes with one other friend. The food is reasonably..."

Valerie L Jovee

"Seriously good food and great service, one of the best restaurants I have been to in Melbourne, and without the hefty price tag. More vegetable..."

Jessica

"Great and delicious ethiopian food 😍Good service, waiter helps with your order, what it's good to choose.And cheap and pretty good wine..."

Miroslava Mica Samseliova

"Exceptional value for the two person pack. Enjoyed the leftovers for the next two meals!The menu will say spicy but they're quite mild even..."

Victor Chau

"When we came here, the streets looked kinda deserted but the restaurant was full of people! Very delicious cusine, I loved the pancake and the..."

Jess Pham

"Amazing food. Reasonable price. Friendly service.If you don't know where to start with Ethiopian food, I recommend ordering the combination. For the..."

Brydie Siryj

"Had the spicy chicken with garlic and a boiled egg. It was quite spicy, which was great- I quit liked it that way. Make sure you ask for the yoghurt..."

Generous Serve

"I had never tried African food before so I don't have much to compare it to but honestly Little Africa made me wonder why I had never tried African..."

Caroline Beaney

"Delicious, great value and very friendly owners! Very happy to find this little gem in North Melbourne, sure to come back. - Fried Chicken..."

Praseur Samreth

"Always heard raving reviews about this place so I went last week and it definitely lived up to all my expectations. Absolutely delicious food, and..."

N Z

"The fish! Oh the fish! We are repeat diners because it's so consistently good. The combination comes with the fish, lamb, chicken, lentils,..."

J0yy173

"Hard to rate this one as I munched it all down like an old twix, but not all the dishes seduced me with their flavours. I think I just love injara..."

Chris

"So glad I came across this place in its prime location near the Victoria market. I had Ethiopian a few years ago and loved it, this placed lived up..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Food was amazing, friendly service, you should definitely book a table (restaurant only seats ~20) and try it for yourself. The fish curry will blow..."

Peter Rode

"Have had the combination for two people on two separate occasions. Can't complain whatsoever. More than enough food to share, wide variety of..."

Steve

"Last night dinner at Little Africa was a memorable one. A real birthday should be the ones that you all eat off the same dish with your hands. Team..."

Devil In The Detail

"Cute little restaurant in North Melbourne, it's authentic Ethiopian cuisine with charm. The waiter was very helpful and kind and the food was..."

Aparna Attawar

"Little Africa is great for simple and delicious Ethiopian fare. At $45 for two people's serve of six small dishes and three massive injera breads,..."

Kell

"Little Africa is a restaurant that I have been recommended by friends and online reviews alike. A small Ethopian restaurant known for their authentic..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Delicious food with amazing flavour and fresh ingredients. Hearty and beautiful for cold winter nights. The injera bread here is really good. I found..."

Inem

"This is the best African that I have tried in Melbourne. I have been many times, but last night was the first time in 12 months or so. I noticed the..."

Antoniette

"One of my favourite places. Small shop front African restaurant seating approximately 20 to 25 people with clean amenities. I had the combination..."

Donna Braden

"Love this little place. It is called Little for a very good reason...it is a tiny place but cosy. Food is tasty and portion is very generous...."

Cyn

"This restaurant is a little gem! The food is delicious and plentiful. I would recommend the combination meals and the Injera bread is wonderful. I..."

Marni CL

"This was one of the 1st places i went when i moved to Melbourne. The food it so amazing and its just perfect. Tasty and rick and filling. Plus great..."

Charles Cole

"Awesome food fantastic value. Friendly service. The food is tasty, wholesome and flavoursome. This a little gem that you really have to book in..."

Gourmet Globetrotting

"Fantastic service, delicious well priced food, tastes amazing, what more can I say! The share platter is a perfect mix of meat dishes and vegies..."

CheeseAndCrackers

"Just simply delicious flavours at a reasonable price. Loved the set up, loved the tea, loveeeeed the lentils and loved this place! Thank you for..."

The Reliable Sauce

"As we gently sipped on our tea and coffee after the sumptuous banquet of fish, chicken, lamb and a selection of vegetables, the last of the customers..."

Julian B Ho

"Amazing food and great service. The place was booked out and we were seated out in the street but staff went above and beyond to accommodate for us...."

Laura

"The food was amazing . Sanjay the person who waited on us excels at customer service . He was so patient although we bombarded him with so many..."

Waves19

"My first time having Ethiopian food and boy was it amazing. The curries were all so flavourful and that Injera bread, with a nice sour taste, was..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"October 2016Out of a tiny, family owned restaurant with only 6 tables (I counted), comes delicious, flavorful food and one of the warmest..."

Hilda Lee

"We stopped by for dinner after a search of restaurants in the North Melbourne area and because the ratings were so high for Little Africa I thought..."

One Piece Left

"We ordered the combination meals which come with 6 different dishes- 3 vegetarian and 3 non vegetarian and slightly sour pancakes kind of flatbread..."

FoodHedonist

"Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less than a 5 to submit is dumb. Anyone that has anything less..."

NOM NOM NOM

"Nice to have an Ethiopian choice not too far, though I will still make my way to some of the more authentic places in Footscray as I have a few..."

Hanna Skehill

"Paid a visit to Little Africa mid week and the place was full. Good service, good food, good beer, good price. All good. Extra good lentils, Neil..."

Jeff Jazzman

"I love this place, it never fails to serve up delicious Eritrean cuisine. It's best to go with a group of friends and get the combination plate. It's..."

Reroy

"Little Africa is a great restaurant on Victoria Street with ample street parking nearby. During peak hours, you may need to consider making a booking..."

KT

"The food is amazing at little Africa. It's obviously home made and is consistently tasty. Its regularly booked out and it's not a surprise...."

Damian L

"This place is amazing. Food is always really good. The wait staff always go above and beyond and the prices are really low. Never had a bad..."

Brooke Dfsjxctufsedgkjsdf

"A good friend booked out the entire venue to cater for his birthday (and to also pop our African Cuisine cherries). The place was small and we were..."

FOOD TRIP

"This place is spot-on Ethiopian with authentic injera (I have spent some time in Addis Ababa and this meal transported me back there!). Ordered the..."

Eyes > Belly

"I've never had Ethiopian food before so I really had no expectations of what food I was going to be eating. The place itself is pretty small and cosy..."

Ellie K

"Seriously one of the best meals I have ever had both in Brisbane and Melbourne! Excellent value and a really fun experience!!! Highly recommend this..."

James S

"Love this cozy place. Yummy food and good customer service. Just book your table beforehand so that you never miss and always get your table waiting..."

Gaga K

"The food here is great value for money, as the portions for a sharing plate (we had the vegetarian platter for 2) are massive. The tumtummo was a..."

Yasmin T

"Ever since the first time I saw a photo of it, I have always been intrigued by injera – the Ethiopian flatbread made with teff flour. Injera is..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Tasty and cheap for what you get. Came here with a vegetarian and had the mixed vegetarian platter - it was really, really tasty and filling,..."

Georgia

"This is a great place to go if you have never tried African food as there is a description next to every dish on the menu and there are tasting..."

Chef John Smith

"Amazing little hidden gem. Best Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant I've even been, portions are very generous, prices are fair and the owner is such a..."

Alex Fernandes

"Food was amazing. Couple of the dishes were quite spicy but very tasty. Very flavoursome. Traditionally you eat with your hands which gets messy but..."

Sean Otto

"Easily my favourite place to eat in Melbourne. The food is always superb and tea with kammam is delightful. The service is great and the food comes..."

Sherry Lewis

"Very friendly staff. Awesome food. Ordered dorho zighini chicken was well cooked and delicious flavours. Ethopian coffee was bit bitter but some..."

Swapna Deshmukh

"We love Little Africa!! The vegan combination is sooo good - wish I could come more often. Well priced, so much flavour, service is always..."

Jessie Wright

"Amazing service and equally great food every time! Affordable price point for a taste of Africa, 5/5 recommend for family and friends. Pet-friendly..."

Alwin Thomas

"We went for dinner and it was good. The lamb tatse good and the goat was tender although very watery as well. I wouldn't mind coming back to try..."

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