Chinese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Aunty Franklee Hawthorn

91/100 (620 ratings)

Restaurants

Chinese

Reservations

Mid-range

"Aunty Franklee was a casual Malaysia restaurant serving traditional Malaysian cuisine. My favourite dish was of course, their bak kut teh; it was..."

Angel Khong

"their dry bak keut teh is the best i’ve everrr had in melbourne but today we tried their fried mee hoon and their fried chicken with blue pea..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Grabbed Char Kuey Teow ($14.5) & Bak Kut Teh ($10).Decided to pop by after hearing about..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Went for their lobster special just before lockdown.So glad I was treated to this fresh and flavousome dish before being deprived from eating in this..."

Reiijoce

"We contacted the restaurant directly to order this majestic dish. The lobsters cost $110/kg and we got one that weighed between 1.3-1.6kg...."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"The ribs were so tasty and smokey! Absolute must have. The coconut chicken was also delicious and nothing like I’ve had before. One thing I don’t..."

Fazkia Luvinda

"Little gem in Hawthorn. Went in before it started to get packed and loud with crowd. Service was amazing, food was amazing.Bak kut teh..."

MasterCraving

"I love the beef ribs at Aunty Franklee😍😍 The ribs are full of favour and it's so tender, wash it down with some pickled veggies or bak kut teh..."

～Happy Neko~

"Aunty Franklee has been around for while and it’s known for its authentic Malaysian dishes. With two stores located in Hawthorn and Melbourne CBD,..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Absolutely stunning restaurant serving Malaysian food - lucky to try both of the set menus but my favourites have to be the nasi lemak (of course),..."

Miagoreng.com

"Great atmosphere, nice decor, amazingg food and value. The staff there is also extremely friendly. We've definitely found our favorite..."

Meng Tan

"Love the CBD Auntie Franklee so we thought we would give hawthorn a try.Had the char kuey teow which was not bad! Nice pieces of Chinese..."

Eat X Wander

"Really friendly service and healthy..."

Bbhood85

"Love their satay chicken skewers, kueh tiaw, and bak kut teh, but they’re rather pricy compare to other Malaysian restaurant like Papparich or Chef..."

Jelly9449

"Delicious food and great..."

Madhusha Ratnayake

"I had an amazing experience at Aunty Franklee in the city and this one is no different. The cooking of the dishes on the menu is perfect. Amazing..."

Thats My Food

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I've visited their city store on Russell before so I was pretty excited to try the Aunty Franklee in Hawthorn. I..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Got here to meetup with a friend and redeem my zomato gold offer. This is a bit of a chic atmosphere and very clean. I loved the service and the guys..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"I recently visited Aunty Franklee and was treated to the most delish spread. The decor here is funky and modern, it is beautifully decorated...."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Great ambience and pleasant..."

Chris Ong

"I had the pleasure of visiting Aunty Franklee in Hawthorn to try their new Spring-Summer Menu, and I was very impressed by the experience!..."

Stelly

"This is probably the best Malaysian food I’ve tried in Melbourne! I can’t describe how good this was. It’s made so homely and really respecting..."

Agreekable

"This place was packed and I was initially told that I need to have a booking, but I was lucky enough to get a table for two within 5 mins. The pork..."

Graciella

"Omg this place has amazing Malaysian food! I heard they were frequently voted as the best in Melbourne and featured in The Good Food Guide,..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Authentic Malaysian Flavours, True Malaysian Hospitality and Malaysian Approved is what you get at Aunty FrankleeThe internal decor here is..."

M3lissa____

"Great Malaysian spot with a quaint venue - the venue in Hawthorn is a lot nicer than its CBD compatriot. The food however is just as good if not..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Char Kway Teow with deep fried garlic , prawns ,dried bean seasoning is just right which is my favourite .Reasonable price for either alone or with..."

Leona

"Amazing interior ! Dry bAk kut Teh was the highlight..."

Von L

"Bak kut teh is decent but didn't find it amazing. Pork rib was surprisingly not soft, like it wasn't boiled long enough.The mother hen soup..."

Yun Huang Yong

"Read the good reviews and decided to try with Zomato Gold. Did not disappoint. Loved the tasty food and the decor but the food portions were pretty..."

Sabrina Sim

"Great atmosphere with traditional Malaysian food! It’s a very relaxing environment, lovely service and GREAT decor! With Zomato 1+1 on food is..."

Mikki

"Their soups are amazing. There is no doubt about that. Portions are quite small for the price but thats ok, the taste is still worth paying for. The..."

Eatenbymae

"Can’t fault it! Food was just so good & really affordable. The service was also great. Best Malaysian we have had in Melbourne. We will be back to..."

Lauren O

"Good place for a date night and the food was delicious, very flexible vegetarian options and portioned well. We had the bakuteh, thunder tea and..."

Mi55Bee

"Ordered the Coconut Papaya Ice Cream and oh my gosh it’s so good! It’s so unique and the combination between coconut and papaya is so good! Like..."

Alvin Lee

"Saturday night dinner using 2 Zomato Gold B1G1F memberships. Unexpectedly delayed, host was kind enough to hold our table for us when we rang despite..."

Jeff Whitenite

"Decided to try this place as it was on Zomato Gold. The food was amazing and the staffs were very friendly. My favourite dishes were the beef ribs..."

Hazel

"With gold member 1+1 food ..they give smaller serve..."

Joanne Huang

"Love this place. The grilled beef rib was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Highly recommended. The tomato fried noodle was..."

GeohSoon Chua

"This amazingly little shop found in hawthorn has the most beautiful interior displays.. wasn’t really catered to the theme of the establishment I..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"It's amazing to find good Malaysian food in Melbourne eastern suburbs. Owner and wait staff are friendly and make you feel welcome eventhough you're..."

Linda Naam

"Delicious, authentic food in a tastefully designed space. Great place for work lunches and casual dates. Highly recommend the Beef Ribs. The Thunder..."

Ash Song

"Great food and great service. They were not flustered when I indicated that I was going to use the Zomato Gold privileges. Some other participating..."

Susie Wong

"We had a wonderful dinner at Aunty Franklee, the food was great especially the char kway teow - super delicious - and we also ordered the short ribs..."

EatorTreat

"The lady at the counter was so accomodating and nice. The food was really good. We got the old style and dry Ba kuh teh. We prefer the dry one. Beef..."

Olivia David

"We have our dinner here and really enjoyed it. Nice ambience, great service and very friendly staff. The food was flavoursome and delicious. Grilled..."

FoodieLover

"So good! If you love bold flavour, you need to try this place. We ordered1. Sambal blue pea flower rice - The rice is so fragrant and the..."

Anisa Ornella

"Good food for a good price. The ambience is great too. Nice little place tucked away in Hawthorn. We had Bak Kut Teh & Char Kuey Teow , both were..."

Ninilovesfood

"Loved the bak kuh teh, rice dish, and environment! Chicken skewers, wings, and service are..."

Gordon Geko

"Nice food and good service . The old fashioned bak kut teh is very authentic and dry bak kut teh is very flavorful. Will definitely come back..."

Penang Lang

"Aunty Franklee, a homage to a family. It is indeed a home away from home, a place for comfort. Thanks to Fiorn for your great..."

Yin Yin Loh

"the bakuteh is so authentic, best in Melbourne I dare say. the char kew tiau is also superb, they add the fried pork bits which enhances the flavour...."

Rama Hutagalung

"Aesthetics of the restaurant are nice, it is furnished very well, meaning it is great for photos! The food is a little pricey, but definitely worth..."

Seyhuey

"Greeted by a warm welcome to oldies tunes and a nice classic atmosphere that made you feel like you're just at home. The food came quick and it just..."

Jayson1611

"Found this place cause of gold, was not disappointed! The char kuey teow was on point with a good "wok heat" flavour (hard to find in Mel) and the..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"Mother hen soup was very tasty. Beef rib was also very nice. Exceptional service amidst the crowd (did not make reservation). Also very generous with..."

Siew Sam Fong

"Came to know this restaurant once became Zomato Gold member.Really glad to have visit this restaurant, the bak kut teh is really.. really..."

Richard

"Ah Bak Kut Teh... Warms the soul if done well. If not, it tastes like broken dreams. A pretty cool interior job here, a throwback with a nod to the..."

ABC3147

"Delicious soup bakuteh with just the right hint of herbs in it. Definitely perfect dish to have in this chilly weather we have at the moment. Have it..."

Missfoodieguide

"Aunty Franklees chicken skewers are some of my favourite in Melbourne. The pork floss is just a great finishing touch and the skewers are always full..."

Lee Crawford

"I have been to Aunty Franklee in the city and its my first time to the one in Hawthorn! It does not disappoint! As a malaysian food fan I love it...."

Nay Nay

"Papa Whatever Floats Your Bloat and Mama Whatever Floats Your Bloat go through spells where they visit their favourite restaurant of the moment..."

Sonia Nair

"I went this restaurant with a big group of people to have a gathering time. The Bak Kut Teh with multi-grain rice was really nice. For my preference..."

CSL

"Cute little Malaysian restaurant with a very warm atmosphere. The meal we had was presented beautifully and very homey. My favourite was the mother..."

Nanabana

"It was an excellent eating experience. Thanks to Fiorn, who did an incredible job helping us with the menu, and providing terrific service. Meal was..."

Boomer Ho

"Was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint me at all. The food was simply amazing, flavourful, and fresh, and also good value for money...."

Landon Miller

"Aunty Franklee is a Malaysian restaurant that is not like any other Malaysian eateries in Melbourne. The concept of food, service, settings really..."

Malcolm Ly

"Situated on Burwood road, off Hawthorn train station, this Malaysian eatery offers variety of good food. Food and service really stand out from the..."

Dale

"We were party of four, walking in on a Thursday night. The restaurant was almost fully packed so I highly recommend that reservation should be made..."

A Traveler From Twilight Zone

"3.5-It’s good. However from the menu and the flavor it’s different from the one in CBD. I like the interior style :..."

Zixiao Wang

"An amazing feed we had last night. We ordered the char kuey teow, bak kut teh (soup) & the grilled 'bakars' short beef ribs. The char kuey teow was..."

Jonathan Tran

"Always been skeptical and picky about asian food in Melbourne. Most places are 'Hit and Miss'. I was recommended by a friend to try out Aunty..."

Benjerming Wong

"We organised a farewell lunch for a friend at Aunty Franklee on Sunday. I love the the friendly staff, ambience and cosy atmosphere.We were..."

Lina's Music House

"So good that we went back twice in the same day so that we can try more dishes! Definitely recommend if you're in the area and after authentic..."

Ashley N.

"Aunty Franklee is an awesome restaurant. It has the best Malaysian food we’ve had by some distance. There are some seriously interesting..."

Two Sheds

"Absolutely stunning restaurant serving Malaysian food - lucky to try both of the set menus but my favourites have to be the nasi lemak (of course),..."

Mia Goreng

"We’ve frequent the Russell St branch when we craved a Malaysian classic Bah Kut Teh (BKT), to top things they had the dry version of BKT. They do..."

Shaun Ewe

"We contacted the restaurant directly to order this majestic dish. The lobsters cost $110/kg and we got one that weighed between 1.3-1.6kg. A bowl..."

melbournecitay

"One of the favorites in the area. I often come to have dinner if finish work late. The food is tasty like home made or even better, staff and owner..."

Holly Xu

"Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark - Grabbed Char Kuey Teow ($14.5) & Bak Kut Teh ($10). Decided to pop by after hearing about this place so..."

MelbFoodieMark

"Interesting menu, small yet great options. We had the chicken skewers, although the chicken was a little dry the seasoning made these very nice. You..."

Chris Priestley

Ruyi Modern Chinese

90/100 (1371 ratings)

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Vegan Options

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Mandarin Duck

Beef

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Fish

Fried rice

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Pork

Eggplant

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Crab

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Ribs

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Full Bar

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Seating

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Dinner

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Mid-range

"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..."

Facebook User

"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..."

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