Chinese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"We’ve been to Yummy Bar a few times and the food is delicious and service is excellent. We’ve tried the Peking Duck, Dumplings, Sweet Corn Soup,..."

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"food is excellent and sevice is very Good and friendy,the atmosphere is warm and happy.I find out my favourite restaurant .Rod and..."

Yanling Zhou

"The food there is awesome and the service is excellent. I can eat all my preferred dishes there without considering hurting the animals. This is the..."

Bin Wang

"The stir fried rice noodles with veggies was a nice one. I wish I knew it came with capsicum so that I would have asked to remove them all. Overall..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Great food, great services provided by the manager today.It is very hard to find great vegan food in Melbourne CBD. However Gongdeling has..."

金晓平

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MUST TRY! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hands down the BEST Chinese eats in Melbourne for..."

Sheridan Vergara

"There’s never been a better time to be a veggie lover in Melbourne. 5 stars for Gong De Lin！！great service and taste！The environment of the..."

Chiao920214

"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne CBD, nice environment, friendly service. Food is delicious, especially pea sprout is perfectly fresh and tender..."

Yukiki950613

"Amazing food! Particular vegetarian sweet and sour pork, curry Chicken! The manager Bonnie served us with professional manner! Thank you so much and..."

Tom

"Lovely food at very reasonable price. I like the sweet and sour mock pork very much. The wonton soup was lovely with plenty of green vegetables...."

Huyuyu1993

"If you feel like fancier handmade gluten vegetarian mock meats, this is the place for you. The price will reflect the skill that goes into crafting..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"Good food, good service, good variety and best of all good efficiency. Shouldn't disappoint any vegetarians or vegans. The killer dishes are the..."

Jesse

"Great food! Excellent staff and an amazing place for all new vegans and vegeterians craving something craving something meaty!Must try the..."

Kush

"My friend took me here. I love that it’s a vegetarian restaurant. I was spoiled with choices that I couldn’t decide. Luckily my friend had to..."

Afrovegan

"Good veggie Chinese restaurant upstairs on Swanson street. Large selection of food to choose from. Cash only though so make sure you are..."

Mo

"1. Appetiser: deep fried shiitake mushrooms2. Main: Clay pot tofu with mock seafood Both dishes were delicious and what stood out most..."

Melbourne Food Monkeys

"Food is delicious and I haven't had anything bad here before, the staff are also very lovely and helpful. The only issue is sometimes they are very..."

Kobe Charles

"By far one of my favourite vegetarian restaurant. The sweet and sour pork is my favourite. Ordered shark fin soup too which taste great with some..."

Kelly Yew

"Located on level 3 on Swanson St between Little Burke and Lonsdale, above the noodle shop on ground floor.The main branch in Shanghai has..."

VegoLover

"I'm visiting here for the 3rd time. This's one my favourite Asian Vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. My usual favourites includes Fired noodles,..."

Ramnathan.au

"Enjoyed it so much! The special fried rice is one of my personal favourites! I'm always craving it now and I just need to go back as soon as..."

Hawi Legamo

"Tried their Chef recommendation moss fried rice. Rice came in chunky, a little cold at some parts and lack of fragrance. Hedge mushroom with..."

Jay Xie

"My friend and I don't usually have lots of vegetarian meals. However, the dishes at Gong De Lin were surprisingly tasty. We especially enjoyed the..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"We returned for lunch. What a lovely place! The ambience is relaxed. Our group of 13 was seated in a comfortable round table that also had a 'lazy..."

Foodie

"Located on the swanston street opposite china bar and right above kwok on the 3rd floor this places serves some amazing vegan chinese food at decent..."

Subhash Chandra

"I met up with Brendan below the sign for Gong De Lin on bustling Swanston Street, before taking the lift up three floors and stepping into the smart..."

Andrew Turner

"This place is all vegan which I hadn't known until I arrived. Nice quick service and delicious food. I shared the shiitake mushroom with Bok Choy and..."

Casualfoodie

"Great Chinese vegan restaurant❤ I really appreciate a Chinese restaurant could cook 100% vegan food. I even learned that ginger, green onions and..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"It’s no secret that I prefer fake meat to real meat (read about past fake meat dining experiences here and here), which is how I found myself at..."

Sonia Nair

"A vegans heaven! All meals we tried were an absolute delight and tasted so much like real meat! Quick service too.Can't wait to go..."

Wilbur

"Okay so I was initially a bit iffy about a vegan Chinese place in Melbourne - such a rare find and I was doubtful that they'd do it justice but WOW I..."

Annie Zhou

"Vegetarian restaurant, plenty of mock meat dishes, but we had the Szechuan aubergine and potato curry. It didn't specify gf or df, but I made..."

Kate Gf, Df, V

"Came here on a Thursday night after making reservations for two in the afternoon. Our friends decided to join us at the very last minute. Thought it..."

Mistletoe

"After reading the other reviews on here we decided to try the vegetarian sweet and sour pork and it did not disappoint! The stir-fried noodles with..."

Snaka

"Imitation sweet and sour pork is superb as well as the vegetable dumplings. Gong De Lin is a real gem in central Melbourne for all your vegetarian..."

Sylvia's POV

"We came here for a friend's birthday who is vegan and a devout Buddhist. This is one of the very few vegetarian restaurant that meet her dietary..."

Jolene Lim

"My absolute favourite place! The staff are incredible. They always make room for you even if they are busy. They check to see if you need your water..."

Tracy-lee Rothery

"Food was good but the fact that people go through the restaurant to access the rooftop is a bit dirty... otherwise good service and tasty food..."

Fanny Foodie

"Loved this place. Central location, can be tricky to find the first time though. Persist, and one finds a great vegetarian menu. Good food, cosy,..."

Srinivassanjay

"This restaurant is up a few floors in a building in the middle of the city, just to give it an extra authentic Asian metropolis eatery vibe. The menu..."

Iris Myandowski

"Highly recommend this vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne CBD. Although I am a meat eater, the dishes in this vegetarian restaurant are full..."

Klara

"The sweet and sour pork was so delicious, which i think it tasted better than real meat by less chewy and oily.Other dishes were nice too..."

Maidstone Yana

"If you happen to be in the cbd especially chinatown, and craving to have chinese style pure vegetarian food with variety of fake meat with no onion..."

Eatwithhendri

"We found this address via google . It's on the third floor and the elevator opens right in the restaurant. The atmosphere is very relaxing. We..."

Ronnie

"A little hard to find this venue as its very discreet, however its fantastic to see a vegetarian restaurant right in the heart of the CBD. Venue is..."

Linda Nguyen

"My happy place! This place has one of the most extensive vegetarian menu. It gives you so much satisfaction! Definitely coming over and over again....."

Divya Sharma

"Came here on my first day in Melbourne and was not disappointed! We stumbled upon this restaurant and could not have asked for anything better. So..."

Cyrene Patricia Leonard

"I accidentally came across this place when friends wanted to go to noodle kingdom downstairs which turned out to be currently closed for renovations!..."

Maddie Davis

"Hidden away on Level 3 above busy Swanston St is this gem. It’s really next level vegetarian Chinese food that would appeal even to meat-eaters...."

Darren Wicks

"5 stars for food, 2 stars for the service and 3 stars for the price of their menu. We didn’t feel welcomed as we are tourists and we are only..."

Yao Jun Teng

"Amazing vegan place in CBD. We go always when in Melbourne. Long menu with heaps of options, just veggies, tofu or mock meat. All super..."

Jiri Vrba

"This place is out of this world. We were taken here by a local, and we were very impressed. Service was outstanding, food was impeccable and the..."

Tayne Xo

"Delicious and varied vegetarian and vegan Chinese food, highly recommend! Would recommend booking especially if you have more than 2 people in your..."

Sophie

Loong Palace

"Best place for quick meal - excellent value and very good quality authentic meal - the seafood basket is amazing - always get our takeaway from here..."

Natalina Scapin

"One of my favourite local haunts. The staff are incredibly friendly and accomodating while the food is decent considering the reasonable prices...."

Emily

"Great family restaurant. My family has been dinning here for the past four years. Friendly host with excellent customer service, they remember their..."

Khcchew99

"Amazing service. Amazing food. Cannot recommend this place enough! Janelle provided spectacular and the food could not be faulted...."

Daniel L

"Delightful little place!. This is the best Chinese I have found in melb and thank god I found this little pocket of delight. We eat here on a..."

Jessie1079

"We have been here many times. Fantastic service. The staff always remember us. Food is plentiful and fresh and so cheap. This place is a..."

Jacquie Jones

"Neighbourhood Cathay. What a delight to find this place.40 years ago my parents introduced me to the delights of Chinese Food at the Cathay..."

Coffeeman

"Amazing food great customer service very friendly , one of the best places I have been to far exceeds box hill , recommendations are the combination..."

Local Food Critic

"I'm a regular, would eat in or get take away once a fortnight. Love this place. Wonton soup is the best wonton soup I've ever had,..."

Stephanie Smith

"The food was..."

Tim

"Great food Great service G.... Great foodGreat serviceGreat valueLived the lemon chicken the banquets make me want to go back for..."

Loren Mangione

"Cheap and cheerful. Our family often drops in to the Loong. Good food, good attentive service and happy atmosphere all provide for great value...."

Mudguts

"WE LOVE LOONG. Everything in Balwyn was closed so decied to get takeaway from this place. We got the Szuchuan beef, chicken and corn soup AND THESE..."

Thomas

"Fantastic food - Banquet A was Delish. Bit cramped though!! Squished..."

James Crow

"Best fried rice that i've ever had, and a top notch lemon chicken to..."

Gareth

"Fantastic value for money. Our family (4 ppl) had delicious food for about $70. Great Chinese and tasty Malaysian food - we devoured everything...."

Rhonda Mayer

"Our favorite local take away Chinese food. Sliced fish with ginger and spring onion is quick and..."

Dan Davies

"Unfortunately, this restaurant has now closed. Looks like there will be a Japanese restaurant opening soon. Such a shame. Was a great local..."

Sim Z

"Great Local Chinese Restaurant, terrific food for the price, quick friendly..."

Gary Mark

"Nice little restaurant, only been once but will defiantly be going back..."

Benjamin Traficante

"I eat here at least once a month. Everything has been..."

Warwick Greville

"Great food, prepared..."

Ashleigh Cronin

Potsticker Restaurant

"The son (Ryan) is annoyinghe kept on dancing around the restaurant singing let it go.Only 5% discount and the yum cha smells like..."

Lochlan DEGENHARDT

"Went there today just to check it out. Not crowded around 12 noon, Saturday (more people arriving later). The place looks great inside, the fountain..."

NZAURUSS

"went here with my man for valentines day. had rice and pork waffles for entree which was pretty good, the sauce on the pork smelt awful but tasted..."

Karvah McClellan

"Finally tried this place out after driving past it all the time it’s actually pretty good the food is all well priced and service is also good food..."

Paul Delaney

"Living in this area, Potsticker was a good surprise. However their service is a bit up and down. We were served a bit rudely by one of the waitress..."

Chandnidugal

"Plusses slightly more than the minuses - a bit of a "Hit n Miss" this place. The venue itself has had a chequered history over the years - many other..."

Eric Low

"Yum Cha where you fill out a list & they bring the dishes out. Very good, as usual. Standout items - special fried rice & mandarin beef. Extensive..."

Manmar

"Took the family for dinner and everyone loved it. The food was spot on and the service was friendly and efficient. The dumplings were very tasty and..."

Matt White

"Nice venue in Caulfield, it even has a fountain/pond area to dine around! The service here is good and very professional and the food is good without..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"worth to try. come with my friends birthday party . very good decoration and staff is polite. like here a lot. just the price is a bit..."

宋学军

"Delicious dumplings & the salt & pepper calamari is amazing!! To be honest, I haven't had 1 bad thing from here ever! Service is always lovely too &..."

Constantina Kyriazis

"A very solid Chinese restaurant with a nice varied menu. Everything had it's own taste and flavour (I've often find that some Chinese places can have..."

King Cole

"A throughly enjoyable meal of dim sum, beef randang, salt & pepper squid, eggplant, roti & rice - fantastic flavours! The staff are great, ..."

Badabooma

"Favourite Asian style food, salt and pepper tofu is to die for ! Restaurant is spacious, have had a few big tables there and the staff are great !..."

NK

"First time here and we left satisfied and happy. Food is excellent quality and fresh. Service is pleasant and speedy. We will be back for sure and..."

Traveller7201

"Consistently excellent. Love ordering from here, we always get the chills chicken dumplings and sesame beef loin, with steamed rice and pork buns,..."

Gemma

"We love this place. I don't understand the bad reviews, we think it is amazing. The Malay Style King Prawns are so delicious and the most gigantic..."

Cara Griesberg

"Great dumpling. I have tried some of the best dimsums at potsticker. My favourite was the beef. Dumpling. We ordered crispy chicken and teriyaki beef..."

Stephy

"Had yum Cha on wed excellent food . Service very good..."

Roz Swadling

"If you want good Chinese food, you've got to expect a bit of a price rise. I love the food here. The wait staff are very attentive and you can tell..."

Tamara Goostrey

"A pearl. Great location, excellent service & delicious food. Had twice already chicken basil. Not cheap..."

Bianca.voegele

"An easy evening. Very nice food at a reasonable price. service was attentive and atmosphere Is family..."

Laza999

"Dumpling heaven. Firstly I never pay attention to a negative review written by a person with one review to their name. Anyway I had been wanting to..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Yum cha lunch...ok. Attended at 12pm on a Friday for lunch.I had read plenty of outstanding reviews of the restaurant so I thought that I had..."

The Tastebud

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was excellent, friendly/helpful staff and lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be going back and..."

Jo

GB

"The food here was soooo good!!! And the service was great. It's true they didn't give the price of specials like other reviews state but you could..."

Sammywk

"Loved the dumplings and mango..."

Food LOve

"Been twice. Excellent food, meat dishes are cooked to perfection, very fresh. Like the decor. Efficient..."

Mariposa

"Good food. Yum Cha is good, been here twice now and enjoyed both occasions. Make sure you ask for the list so you can order your favourites,..."

Sarah

"On a busy saturday night we were placed at the communal water feature table which had a brightly lit tree in the middle of it. Certainly something..."

Ann

"Been twice. Have been twice once for dinner and once for Yumcha - think the Yum cha dissapointing as you need to order the sharing plates - but..."

NC

"Not bad. A little pricey but fairly tasty. We'll be..."

Sandy

"We love coming here as a family. Favorites include: the unusual but tasty laksa dumplings. The honey chicken is a big hit with the kids. Service is..."

Bestqualitycrab

"This place is great!. This is a review that is not written after a one off experience. I have been to the Potsticker around 5 times and that is..."

Annetteblight

"This place seems to have become a victim of some cowardly hate campaign. Just check out the incredibly generic "usernames" and multiple posts by the..."

Chunk Alunk

"What negative nonsense some people concoct. My experience was positive, the prawns were big and fresh (not the frozen type), the dumplings were..."

Amanda

"Excellent but Pricey. Can not fault food or service, price a little expensive compared with similar yum cha ie oriental tea house or..."

John Sanza

"Great modern Asian food we get takeaway once a week. I was abit tentative when they moved in as everything before pots ticker in this venue has been..."

Nikki O

"I went for dinner there a few weeks back and it was nice, then decided to go for yum cha... Hmmmm well it was ok.. Very expensive for yum cha.. The..."

Darren Greenway

"Best Beef Potstockers!. We've had take away from here a couple of times and it's been fantastic! The panfried beef potstickers are delicious, best..."

Fleur Luke

"Pleasant. We had a lovely yum cha. Great Peking duck and a few different things. Overall great food but a touch..."

Brilea

"Very Promising. Service was prompt and attentive, food was delicious. The dumplings we had as an entree were exceptional and I will be back for yum..."

Flapjacks O'Brien

"Love this new local!. Just reading the other reviews on this page and cant believe how harsh they are to a restaurant that has only just opened? I..."

Yasmin

"Wow.... An amazing dining experience, menu, food and service were beyond expectations, a welcome addtion to dining in..."

DA

"Five of us came to The Potsticker in Caulfield North on a Saturday night for a feed. We ordered two of the Aussie Banquets, as well as vegetable..."

Emily May

"The pork waffle and dumplings were great! The XO prawns were a bit of a let down but the other mains were tasty. The fried ice cream and fried Banana..."

Merhini Nesiah

"Went to Potsticker for a birthday dinner, and experience was outstanding! Staff were great, nice to talk to- and efficient in taking your..."

Christopher Heywood

"Very tasty yum cha with excellent service and wine list in lovely setting. Ornamental blossom tree with lights and water feature is a highlight..."

Hazel Megas

"Beautiful venue with beautiful food and attentive staff. Lovely place to sit down for Chinese..."

Nara Lee

"The water feature within the venue adds to an additional touch to the otherwise nicely layout restaurant. Menu selection at lunchtime is done through..."

Les K

"Would 100% recommend this place. The food was amazing! And the variety of drinks is incredible. Great cocktails and a wide range of..."

Nikita Varma

Hutong Dumpling Bar

83/100 (1817 ratings)

"I have a friend visiting from Cape Town, South Africa who has never had dumplings before. I took her to Hutong for the best ever dumplings. I love..."

Beulah Abrahams Harris

"Had a fabulous lunch here - everything delicious including salt & pepper prawns and duck dumplings. Fantastic service and superb wines at very..."

Jennifer McDougall

"This is undoubtably the best dumpling restaurant in Melbourne. Do not miss this place, so book to avoid disappointment! Set over 3 levels the service..."

Jane Cumberland

"Tasty and delicious!! Their Xiao Long Bao is to die for. Awesome fried rice too! Highly recommend it for a scrumptious meal in the..."

Rob Daniel

"Delicious dumplings. Cantonese spicy dumplings were our fav...."

Marieke Meijer

"Amazing food and service highly..."

Facebook User

"One of my favourite places to eat in the city for dimsum, it’s a bit pricey as compared to different suburbs but always consistently good. The..."

Rachael

"Came here for a late night supper. The dumplings here are amazing. Totally agree with their TimeOut magazine feature. So juicy, skin is so well made...."

Natalie Kong

"I love the xiao long bao here! The skin is the perfect thickness and texture and the filling is fluffy and falls apart in your mouth. I also love the..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Really good value for their lunch special. We had xiaolongbao, steamed crab dumpling, boiled pork dumpling, shanghai fried noodle and special fried..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really delicious! Salt & pepper squid was sensational, super soft and tasty. I loved the dumplings, especially the xiao long bao! Service was..."

Mia Tua

"Hutong is the ultimate for wontons in chilli oil. And xiaolongbao. The potstickers can be a little inconsistent... sometimes the bottoms are crispy..."

Ann

"Love the decor and fitout at Hutong and the dumplings here are really good. My favourite has got to the xiao long bao, just how the dumpling skin is..."

M3lissa____

"This place used to be my favourite dumplings place to go in Melbourne, especially their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). But in the last couple of..."

Rifan Thamrin

"A consistent dumpling feed and the chilli wantons are definitely the best I've eaten around Melbourne. Not all the dumplings match this one though..."

Kyeema

"Its a bird, its a plane, its HuTong Dumpling Bar serving food faster then George Calombaris running out of a fair work convention.If your..."

Mr And Mrs S

"They have a very unique twist to their dumplings that did NOT disappoint. Bookings are a must. Service sucks but what you usually get at any asian..."

Wearekimleaf

"Spring rolls were pretty good no complaints there. The pan fried pork dumplings were our favorite. Shao long bao dumplings were also fantastic. The..."

Jake Keenan

"All of the workers are extremely attentive and had wonderful customer service. Probably my new favourite dumpling/Asian place in Melbourne, all at a..."

Nathan Harris

"3.5Today I had lunch with a work colleague at HuTong, we shared a bottle of rose and indulged in vegetarian spring rolls, prawn, mushroom and..."

Espy Eats

"As a food blogger, I'm often asked where the best dumplings in Melbourne are. Lucky for me, the answer is simple - Hutong Dumpling Bar. Spanning..."

The New Fave

"Love HuTong it is my fav for dumplings in melbourne. Our first dish today was a bit luke warm but the rest were nice & hot. All the flavours were..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great place for some crazy good dumplings that is price fair and taste amazing. The place is always busy and packed the atmosphere is lively and..."

Ayapom

"Easily my favourite dumpling place, and it never fails to deliver in terms of quality and consistency. The shao-long bao here is my favourite in..."

Nalia

"Nai ho ma raggazzi. Went here with nana the crazy greeks squadra Francesco for a going away lunch they enjoyed their food very much. Zaijian..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."

Daniel

"When I heard that Hu Tong was of the best dumpling places in Melbourne, I had to check it out. Perhaps their signature dish is the Shao-long Bao...."

Adrian P

"A favourite among Melbourne dumpling aficionados, HuTong have been ruling Melbourne's dumpling scene for several years. Like Pelligrinis, Movida,..."

Tinmans Treats

"This place is super great for groups, BYO and a really good atmosphere. Staff are lovely, however the restaurant is always busy and booked out so..."

Salty

"Been here heaps of times. Xiao Long Bao and Chilli Wantons are great to start with. Pan fried dumplings are great! Possibly the best dumplings in..."

David Malcolm

"Gorgeous dumplings. The spicy wantons were so lush, they almost melted in my mouth. Mains on the other hand were average, but the ambience had a..."

Leila

"This place is has well priced fresh and good dumplings. Its never disappointed me. The steamed pork dumplings are my personal favourites. Service is..."

Nay Nay

"I was a bit nervous upon walking in because everyone seemed to be tourists but once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. We didn't have..."

Bonnie Dilber

"The best place to have dumplings in the city. Probably one of the best places to eat in Melbourne. Every time I come it is a delight. I want to tell..."

Raphael Afonso

"Pan-fried dumplings at Hutong. So disappointed at this dish - it used to be awesome! Now it just seemed like a soft tasteless steamed dumpling with a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here twice and in my opinion, they have the best Xiao long baos in town and that's the reason why I'm giving this place a 4. The skin is thinner..."

Chey_ct

"This is the place to come to for all kinds of dumplings (Xiao long bao, Pan fried dumplings, Wantons in Hot Chili Sauce). The dumplings here were..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"My favourite xiao long baos in Melbourne! They’re delicious little gems with bursts of flavour.I’ve been here so many times > 10 for..."

Molly Sivongthong

"Great location and very spacious! The food was pretty good, we had the steamed pork dumpling and the vegetarian dumplings, special fried rice x2,..."

LC

"So so greatly! We are having on my birthday tonight and all the food is so yummy as well, a nice restaurant and I like the restaurant style..,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I have regularly come here since they opened. They manager is a perfect example of old school Cantonese Hospitalities. He makes everyone feel..."

James

"one of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne, highly recommend for xiao long bao and deep fried king prawn with cream butter sauce, but the pumpkin..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Great XLB place! Very juicy and tasty. Went there right before they open for Friday lunch, and we were seated upstairs. No dim sum cart, but service..."

StepiiGM

"This is a fun, bustling restaurant with lovely decor. It's spread across two levels so much bigger than it initially appears. We went as a group of 6..."

EmLou86

"Swung by here the other day and I think this is the perfect place for a quick lunch fix in the CBD area. All the dishes were reasonably priced! My..."

Maki Eats

"The dumplings here are absolutely amazing! Loved the vegetarian steamed buns!Service was a bit lacking though. Got a booking for 7pm and was..."

Thooha Saleem

"Juicy dumplings and authentic. At times it can be very busy and with a long queue. It’s one of the places that have decent and real dumplings...."

Diesel

"Best dish: chilli wontons; do order 2 servings - it was perfectly balanced - spicy, sweet, savoury and sour. Pork filling was nice, skins were..."

TigerTreeEats

"Quick service and of course excellent dumplings. They have vegetarian options if that's your thing. There are 2 floors with large tables that can fit..."

MrReview

"10/10 for impeccable service. Xiao long bao was yum, but it's claim as best on town is contestable. The mushroom and prawn dumplings were great, as..."

Facebook User

"The best Shao-Long Bao’s and Chilli Wontons in town!! Couple that with some really affordable wine - win win! As for other dishes (ie spicy..."

Silk_rr

"Been here a couple of times and love the xiao long bao (Shanghai pork dumplings). The other dishes that I’ve tried there seem to pale in..."

Bear Noms

"Make sure you book, especially for weekends. This place is my go to dumpling place. service is good, food is great, prices are..."

Descartesmuse

"I went there last week for a late lunch. The restaurant was still quite busy but there was no wait time. I ordered their signature xiao long bao..."

Stackcats

"I came here for lunch along with my family. We had booked a table in advance and that saved us from waiting. We ordered quite a lot of food and I..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"If you are a lover of dumplings and live in Melbourne, you cannot miss HuTong! I love that they have heaps of vegetarian options! However..."

Chandnidugal

"I come here for some of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne. Sadly the place is losing its authentic vibe and being overrun by disrespectful..."

Beat Eats

"Both HuTong’s are amazing and the CBD restaurant has a great atmosphere. The service is efficient but still nice.The dumplings are so..."

Me

"Some seriously amazing shao long-bao!!We also ordered some of the fried chicken which was pretty good. However, I think I might just get a..."

Renee Magnaye

"Service was good on a quiet Sunday arvo. XLB was hot and well-seasoned but the pot stickers were inconsistent - only half were crispy. Shanghai..."

Milla Vanilla

"Quick and efficient service. Tasty dumplings and good range of food. Prices are a little higher than some cheap dumplings, but the service makes up..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Really enjoyed this place!We were a party of three and were seated immediately but it was advised to make a booking beforehand. Service was a..."

Jen

"You always need to book to secure a place for dinner time, often having to return the table in 1.5 hours, but, the food is worth it! Xiao..."

Grape Life

"Came for the dumplings, was not disappointed. The Shao-long Bao was very good! Food came quickly and it was a nice atmosphere. Great value..."

Barsh

"😱Lizzies first impression: The decor of the restaurant is very oriental and creates an authentic look of the chinese culture. The service is quick..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Been here on thursday with few friends.Place was quite busy but the experience was bery enjoyable.Quality was good and food was really..."

Traveller123890

"Mar 2022. Visited HuTong at the recommendation of friends. Bookings are always required as this venue is extremely popular. The manager was quite..."

Andrew

"Everyone has their favourite dumpling place in Melbourne, so it's contentious to say a place is the best. While maybe not the best, this is one of my..."

Todd Burton

"Great experience expect for the waiter asking for tips at the end. Made us feel..."

Shay E

"The OG dumpling house, a trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without stopping in here for a xiao long bao, chilli dumplings and chilli fried chicken...."

Jess O'Shea

"Hutong has a really good menu and range of food choices for all. They had a lot of different dishes for vegetarians. We ordered the spinach dumplings..."

Kavit Shah

"Consistent quality of xiao long bao. Their spring rolls, chilli dumplings are also good. Their shanghai noodles are worth..."

Sze Wee Tan

China Town

"Amazing place. Little China in Melbourne. For years I thought this place to be small and insignificant but now that I explored, it's not that small..."

Molla Huq

"Eat until you drop. It's quality, quantity, and super competitive service. Melbourne's Chinatown is a great place to..."

Robert Rushford

"As someone coming from adelaide, this place is humongous! Its already been like 2 days and I still get lost to this place. Lots of shops to choose..."

Daniella Corpuz

"Great location for everything Chinese, from restaurants to grocery stores. Also for the budget conscious to fine dining. You'll find it..."

Nigel Figueirado

"So awesome! A place to enjoy the china culture and the chine food you can g to enjoy with your friends and your family too it's an amazing place to..."

MANUELITO COCINERO #SABORRTT (#SABORRTT)

"Quite a lot of decent Asian restaurants in this area. However parking is a nightmare here. Would not recommend coming here with a..."

Miles Dydo

"Good places to eat. Nice spot to have a..."

Florencia Schvimer

I Love Dumplings

83/100 (2620 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve never had any tastier dumplings. The fillings were so fresh. Absolutely loved every bite. My favorite dumplings spot in Melbourne. Will keep..."

Shaswata Banik

"Very impressed with the quality and flavour of the pan fried dumplings. Staff were helpful and efficient for takeaway order. Will definitely be..."

Jay

"Awesome eatery. Don’t be deceived by its shabby exterior and entrance. Inside is well decorated and clean. Dumplings absolutely delicious...."

Lunarcry

"I Love Dumplings in Flemington has a really nice, intricately designed interior. Food was also great!!Ordered:🍤 Small honey king..."

Jasmine

"Love the dumplings from this place. I always order via Uber Eats and this by far is on top of the list. Tried fried chicken and prawn dumpling,..."

Nupur Bhople

"One of the best dumplings restaurants I have been to so far, always come with my girlfriend and we never leave disappointed, highly..."

Elliott Jacobs

"Cant go wrong with the dumplings here! Pork is my favorite...yum!!! Veggie ones are ok too, lamb dumplings are also amazing, in fact all the..."

Tonya

"Ordered the panfried pork dumplings with sichuan sauce. Dumplings were cooked to perfection. Especially love the light pan fry as sometimes it can be..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Well I loved this place. I went there all by myself after a tough meditation session for some self indulgence.They had veg options , the..."

SrPr

"Food is absolutely great! Service is okay, mostly just language barrier and always a full house. Recommend to book before coming. Decent pricing. Can..."

TT

"My score 3.75 stars. Had been to the one in the CBD (now closed) a number of times, but this was our first time here. J & I had lunch on Tue 26th..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"I really enjoy this place, but certainly (like many mainstream Chinese) do not expect to eat anything healthy. Even speak vegetables are drenched in..."

Frankie Camilleri

"These are hands down the best dumplings I've ever had. Expertly crafted and full of flavour, the steamed pork dumplings are by far my favourite! The..."

Niki

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my..."

TheyCallHimX

"Surprisingly bigger inside that it looks from the entry. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Food came out fast and was very nicely cooked...."

Youngy

"Great place in a good location, many many dishes to choose from; the place is clean and the service is also good. Might appreciate the tone down in..."

Jessica Cumine

"Food was delicious could not fault it and really quick service. I will definitely come back. Only issue was, their tables were so low it was abit..."

Bree

"A good go to restaurant not only for dumplings, Their stir fried chilli beans with pork mince was a stand out! The prawn dumplings were also very..."

Kyah English

"My favorite dumpling place. Recently had delivered dumplings and the sszechuan sauce but it was a packet sauce. Which wasnt very nice. Very peppery..."

Mhtmht

"I Love Dumplings is a very consistent restaurant that serves up an extensive range of Chinese dishes. They specialize in dumplings, which are..."

FOOD TRIP

"Make sure you have your stretch denim on! This place serves all the deliciousness that’s associated with dumpling yum yum good times. 🥟The..."

BeardedBruncher

"First time to this restaurant. It's surprised so busy on the weekend. And we are lucky to get the table around ten minutes waiting without no..."

Angelarrlee

"Not too busy on the weekdays. Food took some time coming out but definitely worth the wait. Casual and nicely decorated setting suitable for both..."

J.kace

"9/10 Zomato where's that 1/2 rating???Simple joy in life ...Quite a big venue, no fine dining, attentive service and time for..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Food: I had a very satisfying meal ! I really enjoyed the xio long baos ! They were delicious !! Highly recommend ordering it 😋😋..."

TNT 😋❤️

"Always loved their Dumplings! I have been eating dumplings at I Love Dumplings for almost 5 years! Every store have the same taste! No matter which..."

Life=Food

"Friendly staff. Food was delicious and well portioned. We over ordered and ended up taking food home. If pay by cash you get a discount on your..."

Robbie Flordeliz

"This is one restaurant I’ll always go back to whenever I have a craving for dumplings (which, let’s be real, is at least once a month). Special..."

Steph

"Amazing food and value. 15 pan fried pork dumplings for under $10 is just too good. I visit weekly and haven’t had a sub par meal EVER. Check them..."

Cheesy.boys

"The dumplings here are great. Be it steamed or fried they deserve a thumbs up. But it's not just the dumplings, we came here in a group so we also..."

Don Djoe

"Love this place for decent tasting cheap dumplings! There is an odd smell inside the restaurant but if you can overcome it then you’re in for a..."

Eggcelent Eatventures

"This place serves one of the best dumplings and spring rolls I've ever had. Their spread of Chinese food is also very very good. Definitely worth..."

Ramesh Kumar

"Awesome Dumpling joint!!! I meet one of my friends here for dinner once every couple of months, even though neither of us live close. I love the..."

Oj_always_eating

"The 15min walk there from home always seems like a good excuse to order far too many dumplings. Generally consistent quality although the staff..."

Brunny Girl

"The service was great and the staff were friendly. The Xiao Long Bao were delicious and the battered king prawn was great too! I will definitely be..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Came on Friday night,its a nice place. Staff are friendly and they have many choices of dumplings. Recommend to order few small serve dumplings and..."

Danilel

"Never been disappointed here. We always have a plate of dumplings with Sichuan chilli sauce, some xia long bao and the hot and sour soup. Good..."

Dumba

"As the name suggest, just go for the dumplings. haha. Dumplings were good, though the standards dropped since opening. Service was also a..."

Chewynoms

"I love dumplings because I love dumplings and their soup 😋😋😋 it is as simple as that😋😋 all the one I had been here. I couldn’t..."

Salini Devi Ramaraj

"Came on Thursday night, we got the table without the booking in ten minutes. Not too bad. Staff are friendly and food is amazing,specially for..."

Diana

"Arrived here at 4.30pm so after school to have a quick early dinner. The place was completely isolated no one was seated except us and one more man...."

Ct.eats

"Nicer ambience compared to the city branch. Orientalist style furniture and spacious. Plus side is that there are a few additional items here,..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Seen a few mixed reviews but decided to give them a try to see for myself. Visited with my gf and we ordered quite a large amount of food. Kung Paw..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"I was expecting the noodles to be an oyster sauce like colour like shown on the menu so when a plate with orange came out I was a bit disappointed...."

SB

"As the name suggests, the dumplings are fantastic! Very tasty fillings. We ordered the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and the pan fried pork..."

Nina

"Went to ILD tonight, it was packed as usual. The waiters were very friendly and the food we ordered came out very quickly.The pan fried..."

Tml

"The restaurant was nicely decorated with red lanterns, wooden table and hanging wall. The staff was friendly. We ordered pork dumplings, chilli green..."

Jin Jau Liau

"Dined here today, they were super busy and didn't have many staff on, our order was taken quickly and the food came out very efficiently. Was..."

Emma Catherine Fuller

"My partner and I have been here on many occasions. We love the dumplings! They're a good size, juicy and tasty. We always get the pan fried pork..."

Melb_foodlvr8

"Yummy dumpling fix! After being left dissapointed with another restaurant for dumplings, I got my delicious dumplings fix here. As usual, we left..."

Hungry Hieu

"Like this place, bright and clean, ordered satay chicken, stew pork and dumplings. Short waiting time and delicious food. The pork is my favourite,..."

Lynny

"I love the dumplings here. Reasonably priced too. I love the prawn dumplings here and the fried rice is good too. The pork fried dumplings is nice...."

Leanne Dando

"Great dumplings place, especially for steam pork dumplings with sichun chill sauce and lamb spare ribs, come with family on Mother's Day, we have..."

Laura

"Food taste nice, soon realised it has MSG, HAHA!!I am not very certain about the MSG, not all food they put MSG in it. I am still trying to..."

@qqHsiao

"Come here on Saturday night. This our second time in the I love dumplings, it looks more Chinese dishes choices than Richmond. We try lotus and lamb..."

Nick

"Tasty dumplings, super reasonably priced - I wish they did smaller serving sizes for tables of 2 - 15 dumplings for most of their serves means we..."

The Beauty Of Melbourne

"I definitely would not go past the dumplings here. They were tasty and quick with a light shezuan chilli sauce. Tried Mongolian chicken (very very..."

Accomplice Anna

"My first visit here. The best dumplings I have tried so far in Melbourne. The hot chilli soup is disappointed. It is full of pepper. We taste..."

Celine Cox

"Large restaurant in Flemington high Street. Called in here early on a Sunday evening. Only a couple of tables taken at that time but seemed quite..."

Karen Edwards

"Arrived tonight at 630pm table for 3. Great vibe. Food was great. Service was great. Our waiter was a lovely polite young man. -pork dumplings -soup..."

Alannah Faye Magick

"Best dumplings in Melbourne! Would recommend the sichuan chilli..."

Ellen Stuart

"went for dinner, they had Peking duck pancakes which was reasonably priced 7/10 the bbq pork buns 10/10, vegetarian fried rice was good to have with..."

Sarah J

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my favourites. Didn't..."

Ali Abdo

Green Tea Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine

New Kum Den

Raramen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always buzzing and been around for ages! This is where you go for some good authentic easy Chinese food . My favourite comfort food is the dumplings..."

Vivian

"This is the only place I know where you can help yourself to unlimited cups of slushies, Chinese tea and red bean soup! It's a no frills joint where..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"In love with their handmade noodles. You can always rely on them to serve a great bowl of 牛肉面. Flavour-wise, not the best out there but the..."

Kei

"Cheap and delicious. I always go there for the LanZhou La Mian, but recently the quality of the meats has declined. Most of the beef have tendons and..."

Ruth Li

"Very good.Good price for good food. Buying is simple and easy and the taste is consistent. Good for family. Very casual and friendly. Love..."

Yani204.yani204

"Everyone loves what we ordered. Service was quick. I had the Lanzhou beef ramen was delicious. The texture of the noodle was ‘bouncy’ and had..."

Caz Melb

"Amazing Xiao long bao, best I’ve ever had. Dan dan noodles are good here too. Big fan of the steamed/pan fried dumplings here as well. Service is..."

Lucky Star

"I was always wondering this place for few years and finally went. It wasn't Japanese ramen style. We had dan dan noodle and spicy pork noodle. My dan..."

Mini Mooi

"Just get Fried pork dumplings steamed Vegie dumplings and your in heaven. Dont forget to mix some soy and black vinegar for dunking!Best..."

Wetham Nojox

"Located inside Boxhill Central, we found ourselves trying out this simple Chinese eatery for the first time for dinner. There were plenty of seats..."

Been?Here

"Very fresh and always good valueI love Raramen I wish they would come back to Glen Waverley Best dumplings I have ever had I always go..."

Claire Mcintosh

"It's surprising how many people they can cram into this unappealing looking restaurant - it's sometimes not very comfortable being in there..."

Pak

"Ramen noodles and dumplings are delicious. Pay before food is serve. Free self-service drinks include hot tea, water, and slushi. Seatings can..."

Jess

"Five spiced beef, pan fried pork dumplings, and pan friend pork buns. Can't go wrong with these menu options. Service is pretty good, would like the..."

Fat Panda

"I LOVE THE PORK DUMPLINGS! I have been here over twenty times and have literally never ordered anything else. I'd highly recommend getting them fried..."

ELVEVER X

"If you don't want to read a full review but want the gist of it.....I'd go back again.-set meal with fish with tofu. comes with a nice soup..."

Bianca

"The beef noodle soup is okay and not too expensive. Plus you can get free slurpee or the usual tea. Other than that, definitely a good spot for..."

T-dawg

"We always come here for the dandan noodle, best dandan noodle ever if you don't mind the dirty kitchen. Noodle was pulled from scratch, add the spicy..."

Penelope

"Meals are tasty, cheap and quick. Ramen servings are quite large aswell, never able to finish it. I come here for their red bean pancake, very..."

Tania

"It's been so long since I last visited this restaurant. When I came for lunch it did not disappoint. The pork dumplings were a let down..."

Q_blob

"Good place for dumplings and homemade noodles.. Love the lamb noodle with soup.. but, not the beef soup noodle.. too much fat instead of the meat..."

MB

"The best place for handmade noodles, dumplings around! Pork dumplings are their best in my opinion. Good system of service that leaves no room for..."

Duncan Holland

"For starters Great Food and selection and also at an affordable price, This by far is the place to go if you want to taste some "World-class..."

Daniel Williams

"RaRamen is probably my favourite dumpling place in Box Hill. I have tried the popular ones like DC Dumpling, David & Camy and Luyang but RaRamen..."

Denny

"I love this place. My go to place for quick and cheap Chinese dishes, quality isn't spectacular but you get for what you pay for and it still tastes..."

Melbsgaleater

"Ginger and Minced Pork Noodle Soup. Very good. Not too..."

Mingo

"It's the food. Be honest - the fit out and the setting probably looked sensational about ten years ago when it was new. The service is never going to..."

Andrew Lord

"Good food, speedy service. I've lost count the number of times I've been here, it's consistently good. It's a simple system: you order your food..."

Red Jay

"Huge servings at an amazing price, with free slurpies! Come to this place often. Only downside is the tired look of the place.Would suggest..."

Con Peterson

"Be sure to choose the handmade flour noodle ramen NOT the rice noodle ( not hand made ). The vegetarian dumplings were very tasty and generous in..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"My Box Hill favourite. My fave in Box Hill. I have always been happy with the food.Service can be a bit haphazard, but it is Box Hill after..."

Mat Johnson

"Great dumplings. Very reasonable..."

Dimi

"Family "old time" Favourite. The many times we've been there, NEVER disappointed.More or less, always the same order ...Spring..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Book me in for Wednesday. Had a wonderful meal with and business meeting. Not a flashy restaurant, but the food was incredible for the..."

Byte

"Nice and cheap. Tantan noodle is good. also hand made noodle looks hand made LOL taste..."

Jonson

"Wow. Great food and affordable prices..Plus you can see the "noodle maker" in action...How's..."

Ilcalomba

"Hand made noodles free tea and slushies, I got Shanghai roast dick ramen, just the crispy gplden skin om the duck was enough to make me want to come..."

Carolynoleum

"Family Cheap. First time here today and to be able to feed my family of five for under $50 is a pleasant surprise. First up shown to the seat and..."

HungryHerbie

"Great value. This place is great value and the quality of the food is consistent. You have to know what to order though - dumplings, spring onion..."

Animalia

"Raramen - Dumplings. First time here, the place is looking popular when we came. I like the idea of complimentary tea and slurpees. Ordered Shanghai..."

Dvk

"Nice dumpling!. I work in the area and found that their dumpling is the best. Quick service, great food and better service than the one in Kingsway,..."

Jess Liauw

"Cheap fast n tasty. Great busy little shop, food is always fantastic and served up fast, free tea and slurpies included with the meals, just awesome..."

Rollo

"So cheap! So good! Not good actually, amazing...."

Robert Michael

"Dumplings!. Best dumplings I've ever had! They also sell the dumplings frozen in bags of 24 (for around $12, so cheap!). My family and I..."

Ems Review

"I absolutely love love love this place! My fav restaurant to fill my cravings for dumplings. I'm actually surprised it has taken me this long to post..."

Julia

"First time i went there with a friend it was great! Food was fast, cheap and..."

Katie Lovus

"Yum, the dumplings here are good, particularly the steamed vegetable dumplings bc of their nice filling. It's always busy here, try and come before..."

CT

"Call me dumpling fan for now. I ate at Raramen today. I knew what i wanted. i had been thinking about it all the way from work while on the train;..."

Honeylishuss

"A local favourite. We have lived near Box Hill for the past 6 years so when we dine out it's almost always in Box Hill. One of our favourites is thss..."

Frank Yuwono

"10 Fried Beef Dumplings. Enjoyed this meal today, Food came quickly and good..."

Stefan

"Best dumplings in Melbourne. In my opinion the dumplings you get from Raramen, Boxhill Centro (formerly named "Dumpling and Tempura House"), are the..."

Da Pang Du Zi

"It's okay!. Come here for the food for instance, dumplings. Please do not complain about the service because you will not get great..."

Gastronomique-Effect

"A few words from a regular. Veggie dumplings and Beancurd Celery Sticks Salad! A MUST order for me..."

What Do Yuwono Eat?

"Best dumplings ever. You go to this place for the food, and the food alone. You will not get good service and the place doesn't have a great vibe,..."

Lepa

"RaRapt with RaRamen. For me RaRamen is one of the better eateries in Box Hill, a suburb that is overloaded with cheap and near-nasty places to dine...."

Scottt

"An old Box Hill dumpling house has recently had a refresh, and offers even better value than before Review Located within the market at Centro Box..."

Duncan Riley

"Food here is fantastic an value for money but service lacks attention an felt like we were being rushed but the atmosphere is buzzing. Very busy..."

Ben and Stella Tulloch

"Decent dumplings and tasty hand made noodles. Busy, noisy but the staff do try. The braised pork is very good. Come for the food and not the..."

Winston Ng

"Local favourite Tasty meals and quick service Bonus desserts is..."

Lawrence kaichun Shum

"This place serves satisfying and delicious homemade noodles, chili wontons with generous fillings at friendly..."

Ekawati Liu

"Just had dinner with three meals we got from here, it's soooooo gggooooddddd..... And it's not expensive Highly recommended to try this..."

Samhy Grace

Aunty Franklee

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"Aunty Franklee, I don't know where to start the review or how to review this place. I didn't do proper research before going into the place as my..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Decided to check out this place through Zomato Gold’s offer. Absolutely loved it! Service is fast and really good! The food was fantastic! I..."

George Slavchev

"I've passed by a thousand times but finally went in today and boy was it a good decision! Serving up East Malaysian fusion, this quaint little..."

Shimona

"This small but trendy Malaysian restaurant doesn’t look like much from the front but the inside is decked out well and the food is delicious. I had..."

Jack McCardel

"Lovely little hole in the wall restaurant with a cosy atmosphere. The staff were lovely and service was fast. Our plates of Char Kuey Teow were..."

Daniel Masters

"It's amazing that Melbourne could have a place that serves some great tasting bak kuh teh. BKT has always been one of those massive subjective holy..."

Michael Nguyen

"Great service with decent food. We ordered old fashioned bak kit teh. It’s quite a lot. Felt very full after finished it. And I also order make my..."

橘子

"Delicious Malaysian food which i miss so much in New York - there just isn’t much over there. Char kuey teow (flat rice noodles sautéed in a wok..."

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Wheelchair Accessible

Long Dragon Dumpling House

The Crane Restaurant

82/100 (1089 ratings)

"The food is always delicious... and it’s BYO and there is a grog shop only meters..."

Jake Tudor

"Brilliant service and really delicious foods: the dumplings, buns and duck were so tantalising and tasty! We will definitely be back to experience..."

Troy Hughes

"Really nice food and excellent service, trouble is trying to get in very busy..."

Tony Pearman

"Lovely food, staff and venue. Would eat here..."

Dee Hart

"Great food, great friendly and attentive service. Dishes were very..."

Russell Cook

"Awesome staff rally friendly and amazing food honestly considering going back for dinner..."

Taylor Brown

"Great food, very tasty and fresh, we did BYO and that was welcomed..."

Andrew Malloch

"Still as great as a ever! Being coming for 25..."

Savvas Tziwnhs

"Quick service, excellent food - we'll be back, thank you..."

Joan Butler Gordon

"The best restaurant in Melbourne Chinatown ..their food is awesome..with beer and scotch it's recommended to have their chili beef..Tsingtao beer is..."

Siddharth Kanjilal

"I always have a nice Chinese meal when I visit Melbourne. The crane offered Melbourne’s typical high standard Chinese dishes, and for that reason I..."

Hungry Teddy

"Food was awesome! Would 100% recommend this Asian kitchen. Try Spicy Chicken Dish. Staff have a hard time interacting with Customers i..."

MonkEatingTales

"Located in the middle of china town. The place isn't big but wasn't crampy etiher and was pretty well kept. There's a tablet where you can order from..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Ordered the classic sweet and sour pork and a mixed stir fry veggies with garlic. I like that both dishes are well balanced in flavour. The..."

Delia

"We're loving the salted fish and chicken fried rice ❤️ Also the fact that we were given an interactive screen that has a picture for each menu..."

StepiiGM

"Both of us unprepared, finally decided to walk imto.any random chinese restaurant we came across in China Town on Little Bourke Street before going..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We ordered wonton in chilli oil, fried pork dumplings and sweet and sour barramundi with rice.The sauce of the chilli oil is a little spicy..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Came here for the weekend with my friend! It's quick service venue. One of the best Chinese cuisines must say. They have a large menu and pretty much..."

Ethan Oxenham

"Came here for the weekend with my friend, this restaurant had been around for ages and it's quick service venue. Order the pork chop rice in clay pot..."

Ken Leung

"I went in for a take away last week and the staff were surprisingly friendly. The food we ordered reminded me of the food in Hong Kong. I could taste..."

Angel Mak

"We dined here on a Saturday night and it was great. We had a selection of entrees. Started with the calamari, as we do everywhere it is on the menu..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"One of the best Chinese cuisines in Chinatown in my list. Love their stone pot collection, fresh ingredients with rich flavours. They offer iPad for..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"This place is always pack and service is quick. They have a large menu and pretty much ive tried everything on it. Specially recommended the clay pot..."

Foodielover

"We were seated upstairs with other lively, large groups. The menu is large, with a lot to choose from and something for everyone. The Szechuan Chilli..."

TheRegul8rs

"Great food, you better try the duck, it’s absolutely delicious. Chinese brócoli is absolutely yummy, and you can BYO, which is great, really good..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Was delighted to be seated within 14 minutes in Chinatown on Chinese New Year in a Chinese restaurant. My friend kept raving about their iPad menus..."

Dr S

"A bustling restaurant in the middle of Chinatown, with the traditional hawker out the front trying to entice you in. Generous servings. Traditional..."

Sven C Nilsson

"Food was pretty good, we ordered the pork ribs in mandarin sauce and sizzling mongolian beef. The staff were friendly and interior was clean. Only..."

Red Velvet

"For an Asian restaurant, The Crane is well above average. Clean, good service, good food. Not super expensive either. Standard Chinese restaurant..."

James Ronoson

"Even after moving to and from states, the staff were as friendly as ever and even remembered mum and I (as well as our very specific dietary..."

Zac Vinko

"The food I ordered was great. Generous serving size and reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ordering..."

Angehaha

"We had great dinner at Crane Restaurant. We had banquet for 2 persons.. 2 options, had the more expensive one. Pretty perfect package! Actually So..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Great for lunch or dinner. Quick service. Can get cramped a little at times. If you're going to lunch, the hotpots are awesome value. Just be..."

Kotix

"Chinatown random selection. The Dear Luncher very much enjoys taking a punt on a place never tried before and on this occasion it was The Crane...."

The Dear Luncher

"We have been eating at The Crane for 5 years now and l can not rave enough about the food... every time the food is consistently delicious and the..."

Tracey Williams

"The food is good.. ambience good.. but the service is a bit annoying.. we had to ask one of the waiters that served us for water 3 times still no..."

Wanderlust

"Friendly staff.. delicious food. Manager is hands on everything and looks so concerned that everyone is ok. Thumbs up! Careful dishes are quite big..."

LJ Shannan

"Like spicy Szechuan food? You gotta try the Peppercorn Prawn and the Peppercorn Chicken that Crane is well know for. There are tons of wonderful..."

Arijit Das

"It is in Chinatown. The staff is welcoming and nice. The atmosphere is quite good. They provide iPad to order food. The good thing is very quick, but..."

Jessie Foodie

"So pleased we found this place in Chinatown. Friendly and quick service, delicious food. Loved the (cheap) won tons in chilli sauce (I could drink..."

TeeJay

"Been here numerous times. Staff are always welcoming. The stir fries tend to be a little on the salty side, but taste fine when accompanied with..."

Sylvia's POV

"Perfect service from a small little restaurant here in the middle of Melbourne! The food was really good, service was fast and the staff were..."

Andrea

"Nice place with nice people, you can order whatever you want using the iPad, food comes up very quick.Suggest for people around CBD..."

Federica

"The Crane - a good Chinatown restaurant where you hit up a banquet, sample a variety of dishes (entrees, mains, desserts) with BYO wine. A pork dish,..."

Erin

"Amazingly fast service. Friendly staff. Order on iPad . Very efficient. Mandarin pork and BBQ pork buns were amazing!!! Would probably pass on the..."

JT Esse

"Really good mains, loved the beef in black bean. Also noticed multiple meals being brought out smelling and looking fantastic. The dumplings and..."

Joe Ringrose

"What a lovely find! Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves up heaps of special lunch deals. The wait staff are lovely and accommodating, and..."

Pineapple San

"Food was great! A bit more pricy for China town but service was better than others! Would defiantly come here again! Looking forward to trying..."

Mmmfoood

"The Crane is a unassuming little Chinese restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Like most restaurants on the Chinatown strip, it has a number of..."

J-Fo

"Drop in by chance for dinner after the races. Loved the chilli chicken (very spicy!). Dumplings great. Staff helpful when approached and very..."

Casual Diner

"The food and staff are cheerful and generous, Be ready to make the first move though as the service may just seem a little abrupt. Dumplings are..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"We love this place and keep coming back. Spicy, tasty, authentic Asian food at a reasonable price. In saying that, there is something for everyone...."

Sharlene

"Randomly walked into this place because of the appetizing photos on their window. We ordered the mixed stone-pot that I don't recommend for everyone..."

Lanaa

"Not for the technically challenged - well at least when ordering.My annual girlie weekend in Melbourne is never complete without a visit to..."

Melisa Lewins

"Great spot for lunch..... We stumbled upon this small restaurant in Chinatown, serving mainland Chinese cuisine, fast service, good lunch options,..."

Spunkychicken

"One of my favorites. Love this place. The iPad ordering is fun and makes me feel like I can take my time without any pressure. I'm a vego and they're..."

Taniemc

"Food was good, fairly well priced. Clever iPad ordering..."

Dave Riddler

"Fantastic food- terrible iPad ordering system. The best pork belly I've ever eaten, best pork buns! Every dish was a winner! The food came out..."

Harry

"Liked it. Would have been nice to get a smile from one of the staff, but otherwise great food, incredibly quick service, great atmosphere, iPads are..."

Wendy

"Great menu and great food. Ordering with provided iPad means you never have to wait to catch the waiter's eye. I like the atmosphere, bluestone..."

Sarah MabelStark Hirst

"Great food, friendly service and well priced! Everything was flavoured very well and good portion sizes. Plus the added quirk of ordering your..."

Smiki

"Cracking little place. This is actually a really good little Chinese. Ordering through a tablet feels very fancy and new age, and when the food comes..."

Awolaussie82

"Wow!. I believe Crane serves the best Crispy Skin Duck on the planet. And the Honey Scallops (or chicken) - 'to die for'. I enjoy using the iPad..."

Cherieagibson

"Great food for a good price.Service was acceptable, food was out pretty quick also.Soup dumplings = For the..."

Derekandroll

"Was looking for Kun Ming, as both are listed at the same address, but found this place instead. We gave it a go, and weren't disappointed. The..."

Brent

"Love it, never had a bad meal and been going for years. Love the iPad ordering and love the chilli beef. Hot sizzling plates great..."

Egrek

"This restaurant was exceptional. Friendly service, innovative digital ordering, delicious food! They were more than happy to accommodate our large..."

Michael

"Good mid range Chinese place. Dropped in on a whim. Seafood dish I had was very nice. Fresh, tasty and piping hot. Plenty of seafood. Service was..."

Two Sheds

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the Mongolian beef was spot on, the service was terrific and the iPads were a great way to order. Our meals came..."

Claire Dixon

"Excellent Experience. I've diner here two times now and on both occasions my experience was better than I expected. The innovative use of iPad..."

My Criminal Partner And I

"Yummy in my Tummy. It's hard to choose a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown but we were not disappointed. It was very fun to order from tablets and we..."

Endless_voyager

"Yum! Rocked up 12 minutes before kitchen closed. Ordered sizzling lamb, spring rolls, spicy calamari and the freshest tastiest pork buns ever!! Great..."

Kaitlen B

"Omg! So glad we choose this place amazing food great service we'll be back! Couldn't fault..."

Jacqueline Prior

"One word - > fantastic Mor.... One word - > fantastic More than one word - > very cool ordering system, lots and lots of verifies, and for the..."

Mehrad

"Excellent service I love everyone and would definitely come again..."

Angela Beechey

"Pure unadulterated..."

Miss Nommer

"@thecrane_melb, Chinatown 📍Never noticed this little chinese restaurant previously so was very excited to check it out! It’s a two storey gem...."

Sarah Shares Melbourne (sarah.shares.melb)

"Been craving for Mandarin Pork Spareribs which is the closest thing to the US America's General Tso and exceeded my expectations. Had XO seafood..."

Carlos Jaime De Leon

"This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Melbourne. The service is welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive, with a good..."

Timinmelbourne

"We arrived with 8 people, they were very busy and we thought we would get turned away but no, just wait 5 minutes, they moved tables and people..."

Vanessa Cutcliffe

"great little spot for all your dumplings and noodle goods! found in Melb's China Town (and conveniently located towards Swanston St end). they have..."

Toki Nguyen

"Great portions. All came out steaming hot. Great flavours friendly..."

Amal Arara

"My favorite restaurant in Chinatown, great service and reasonable price, especially the lunch special sets. Have been a regular customers over 5yrs,..."

XZ C

"Loved this restaurant last night. The food was fresh and super tasty. Strongky recommend the pork buns and dumplings. Self-ordering through the..."

Sally McFadyen

Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant

82/100 (2160 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️The..."

Daniel

"Came here for yumcha. The dim sums are very traditional and yummy, but lack uniqueness.The place is situated inside Southgate and in a more..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We had a large, loud group of people for dinner and the staff did a great job dealing with us. No orders were missed and the food was really good..."

Amy Davis

"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Food, service and ambience make a wonderful dining experience, also be sure you..."

Justin Mohamed

"A regular go to place whenever we crave Chinese, Red Emperor always delivers and satisfies the Chinese food cravings. Love the fish and beef with..."

Pav Arneja

"We have been going here for 24 years to have Yum Cha at least on a par with ANY in the world let alone Melbourne. Simon and Christine are excellent..."

G Peter Robert

"Have you ever checked out a progressive dinner? It is a fab idea to try 3 restaurants in one night!What an absolutey gorgeous restraunt..."

Split The Bill

"I have visited Red Emperor on several occasions and it always delivers. The san choy bow was the best I’ve ever had.The filling was very..."

Louise

"We came here for the all you can eat yum cha on Mother's Day. The place was fully booked but food was served fairly quickly. The dumplings were well..."

Hangry Horace

"Polite & pleasant customer service, with staff who attended to all our needs. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari, peking duck & prawn dishes. All..."

🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑

"This place never fails to impress with food. We first went to Red Emperor 10 years ago and it was amazing food back then. Attended Mother’s Day..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"Love the fresh lobsters and crabs here. Been here serval time for yum cha as well, beautiful view to the river as well, one of my favorite Chinese..."

FBriacliff

"Attended a banquet lunch here in the enclosed dining area. The service was impeccable, as to be expected for such fine dining Chinese. Food was..."

Julycheee

"We came to Red Emperor for yumcha on Sunday as part of my partner’s work social club Chinese New Year activities. It was a group of 12 people, 8..."

Jolene Lim

"I booked this place not knowing too much about it. To be honest, it was around Christmas and most places were closed or already fully booked so I was..."

Nick.mt.ooi

"Went for a work lunch and had yum cha. Got the choice between all-you-can-eat for $45 or just pay for consumption. Hard choice to make, but we went..."

I. D.

"Was there on the weekend (Saturday) for yum Cha and very happy with the food and service. There are wide varieties (good quality restaurant made) dim..."

Lianne

"Pretty pricey, but pretty good food. We have been here a couple of times for work events. It's usually pretty busy with people on office lunches...."

Justin

"Lovely spot located on South Bank. My children's first yum cha experience did not disappoint.We had a lovely meal for the 7 people in our..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Delicious food! Our waitress was so nice, we got the Banquet A for two people and it was delicious. Our waitress explained each course to us and we..."

Vanessa Nolan

"Visited last week - casual business lunch - for YumCha on a Wednesday at midday. Sat outdoors near the balcony facing the Yarra. Have been here I..."

Eric L

"The piking shredded beef was a standout! Lovely ambience and extremely friendly staff that are attentive to your needs. Delicious cookies and a..."

Junayed Chowdhury

"Incredible food! Particularly enjoyed the calamari which I think is a must for anyone thinking of going here. Service was excellent with the..."

Luke Strehle

"Amazing location, spectacular views, friendly and courteous staff. Excellent banquet options, outstanding ala-carte and yum cha and classic Chinese..."

Sohini Haldar

"We went here last night for dinner and ordered the chicken spring rolls, beef with shiitake mushrooms and the beef black bean which all tasted..."

The Hangry One

"I had somewhat low expectations, as many of the Southbank restaurants are tourist traps that don't rely on repeat customers. I'm happy to say that I..."

Rick Branham

"We went to a pre theatre meal and ordered slightly off menu with one of the dishes they where very obliging and the meal arrived without delay and..."

Bruce Collins

"Lunched today at the Red Emperor for the first time in over 10 years and ordered their Red Emperor Mandarin Chicken (stir-fried chicken breast fillet..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Yummy yummy Chinese cooking! Went with a friend; we tried the Banquet A. The Dim Sum and the Ginger Prawn dish was superb. The fried rice (we changed..."

Arijit Das

"Good service, the waiters were polite & helpful, the trolley cart people didn't give us greasies everytime we chose nothing from their cart. Very..."

Sophie S

"A royal in name only, the food is "common". Went for dinner with family members one night to celebrate a reunion. First course was sang choy bau,..."

Irene Hillier

"Went on Sunday for All You Can Yum Cha for 3 people ($55 per person). I got a table at the balcony with a nice view and it was well covered and warm...."

Cxndii

"Located at Southgate, Southbank a casual walk away from my place, this was a surprising delight. The place was recommended by my parents and it..."

Grace Sia

"Had the Yum cha Buffet. Amazing choice, quality and value. Dumpling of high quality and a huge range from standard to deluxe dishes. ..."

Wayne Tam

"Came here for yumcha lunch today for Chinese new year. The place was buzzing with people and the balcony overlooks the riverside which was a a great..."

FoodHedonist

"Cantonese Restaurant with the best view of Melbourne.Enviable location, elevated views of Melbourne.Another restaurant that we go..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent NYE banquet, if extortionately priced! I've spent less money at The Flower Drum!! I'll be back, to sample their normal everyday..."

Manmar

"Excellent service food and wine experienced here with a client. You need to be hungry before coming here and eat their banquet. You will not be..."

Conisseur

"GREAT YUM CHA, GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF BUT SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE -- I visited this place despite the low ratings and I am glad I did. I had..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"One more great Chinese restaurant, wonderful yam cha (Dim sum), I would have expected a better service but I think they just don't care as they get..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Red Emperor is known for its excellent BBQ pork buns, or cha siu bao. The bun was soft and delicate, the pork filling rich and sweet. These are..."

Amy W

"This was by far my favorite hot and sour soup of all time. Very delicious. The man from China even agreed, it was a 10/10. After the soup we all..."

Brian

"It’s my all time favorite place to eat Yum Cha. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now. The quality of the food is..."

Laura Brown

"Now located one level down, Red Emperor is now a much more intimate space, it's a touch stifling for me, but that's because I intensely missed those..."

Ashley

"Birthdays aren't usually a big thing for me or my family. My birthdays have generally been pretty low key and some years I don't think I even..."

Ashley

"My fav yum cha!. Bit of a foodie ( but aren't we all), and yum cha is one of my favourite Asian lunches. Others include pho ( cold weather), Korean ,..."

Jim_shim

"Great to have so many GLUTEN FREE choices. Really knowledgable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour..."

Paulie

"Best service!!!!!!!!!!!. They had the best service i've ever received in Melbourne, and the staff were lovely!!! i had dinner there and the food was..."

Michelle

"Excellent Yum Cha. On a recent girly weekend in Melbourne, we chose Red Emperor for a Saturday lunch as we both craved some yum cha and the place had..."

Melisa Lewins

"Fantastic range, great value for money and be sure to have the S&P Calamari. Warning the chilli paste that comes with dumplings is..."

Tim

"Good quality chinese dishes. Good quality chinese food but comes with a price tag and small portions. Ambience - good. Staff - average( depends on..."

Chan Hsu Mei

"April 2022. What a nice place! Not "inexpensive" but very good value for a very high quality meal. We wanted a good "Chinese" meal, and we got the..."

Cam Balzer

"This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I remember coming here 20 years ago and my most recent visit was Xmas Eve 2021. Food is delicious...."

Valyn White

"Authentic Chinese food prepared with style. The staff is very friendly, even some of them don't speak a fluent English, but the service is great. My..."

Vladimir Velikov

"If you’re a yum cha fiend and can polish off 8 to a dozen plates by yourself, Red Emperor is a great option for lunch. All you can eat yum cha -..."

David Maddison

"Came here for lunch. The place is buzzing with customers. We ordered Tim sum. The dim sum was good. Prawns dim sum was fresh. Service was good..."

Daniel Soo

"There's a choice of all you can eat yum cha or a la carte here. So definitely something to keep in mind if you can eat your money's worth! All the..."

Hello. imnikki

"they are a little pricey but for the location , i guess is reasonable. they pushing a little trolley with the Dim Sun which is pretty nice, a little..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Best Chinese meal I have had in years. Would..."

Gabrielle Lyons

Golden Monkey Lounge Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

"A cosy bar had some comfy couches and some great cocktails. Its wasn't too loud so we could have a nice..."

Nay Nay

"Love the location- easy to find, and is alongside many restaurants. The ambience is romantic and cosy. Friendly staff. Would’ve loved to stay for..."

Liv Do

"It’s all about fine drinks and fun times. The drinks are designed for a night out with friends with refreshingly good cocktails. Good place..."

Sonam Jaiswal Anant

"This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some..."

Quince And Cheese

"Oldie but a goodie. First impression when I rocked up Friday night was that the place had died down from when I last visited but it got quite busy..."

Mustard

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I often come here for drinks and it really does go off on a Friday night. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Great music, chilled out place, lychee aloe smash cocktail was super delicious!! Would love it even more if they made it in a jug though. Would..."

Tina Salameh

"Lovely ambient atmosphere in this busy bar hidden away on Lonsdale street. The bartender here made her own concoction of a cocktail for me and it was..."

Kitakai

"Points for: intimate experience with good cocktailsGolden Monkey has gone through a number of rennovations, and is still alive and kicking..."

Flying Forward

"Did not know there was food here, I always come here to grab a few cocktails. I love the atmosphere here , the drinks always taste really good..."

Vivian

"Although I've never eaten here, my colleagues and I frequent this bar for any going-away drinks we have. There's always plenty of room, yummy and..."

Eatandbooze

"Always great cocktails and ambiance, hasn't changed much in 6 years which is testament to them. Red mood lighting and DJ spinning beats on a Friday..."

Nic D

"A cool bar with Asian inspired decor. They do a great cocktail and the drinks list in general will keep everyone happy: from sparkling wine to..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had a great time here after desperately trying to flee somewhere more chilled and less crowded. We arrived around 8pm and there was hardly any one..."

Madeline Agnes

"I come here nearly every week with my friends. We've made friends with the bartenders because we frequent so often. Pretty cool Asian bar with pretty..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Heading downstairs you are drawn into a rabbit hole of intimate lounge areas, dimly lit with tea light and silk lanterns... take you to Saigon. The..."

H

"Had never been here when I made a booking for my birthday. Found it online and looked pretty funky, plus liked the look of the drinks menu and bar..."

M. Y.

"Came to Golden Monkey for a work function and was impressed by the food served which was all off the tapas menu. Yummy spring rolls, salt and pepper..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I went to this cozy and cool underground bar on Saturday night. I like the performance of bartenders here. They are friendly and amused me! But..."

Chai

"Oriental layout with dim lighting. Upbeat, music. Mandarin Negroni was strong and mei li China doll was sweet. Asian tapas style so..."

Cookielessvee

"Went here for dinner and while the food is not amazing it is pretty decent. Service was excellent though and staff were very friendly. Atmosphere had..."

James Stephens

"I only came for one quick drink, and boy o boy was it a fast one, so I had another one. With poor lighting and sticky tables we all had a fabulous..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Very chill, cozy and zen atmosphere, bar staff know their stuff, great place to hang out with friends on a casual week night! Felt like stayin there..."

Elodie Triton

"Stumbled along this place while walking down Hardware lane and decided to give it a go and we were pleasantly surprised! A really cool underground..."

Georgia Palladino

"Very cool opium den atmosphere in hidden underground location. Fantastic drinks and the food is just as good. Quite pricy but well worth it. Strongly..."

Shaun

"Stumbled on this gorgeous little bar on a Tuesday night so we had live jazz - so good! Drinks were nice and the bar tender friendly. Really nice..."

Lauren Green

"A bar with a cool vibe with interesting decor making it a good hang out spot. They do a good range of nice cocktails with some creative options...."

Binula

"Nice bar with a cool vibe. Three of us went in on a Friday night and got a table. The service wasn't great as we had to wait a while before asking if..."

Alisha McLean

"A cool little bar which is located down stairs. Wonderful atmosphere and can be very private for a romatic drink. The drinks were amazing (cocktails)..."

The Critic

"I've been coming to golden monkey every few weeks for the last 7 years. It's my favourite spot to relax and listen to great live soul rnb music. I am..."

Tabouli Salad

"We enjoyed stuffing our faces with their skewers, noodles, rice dishes and dumplings. The dumplings in particular are a notch above. The only..."

Gastrology

"Visited for the first time on a friday night to see a friend.Knew nothing going in and was very pleasantly surprised!From the..."

Kara Tippett

"RNB tunes while eating Fried Chicken. An institution on Thursday nights for drinks while the sounds of their amazing Soul/RnB band (Shaolin Funk)..."

Ag.gardon.ag

"Lamb Ribs. Was invited by a mate to this amazing bar on the long weekend and blew my mind off. Made me feel like i was in a Bruce Lee movie. Great..."

R_u_d_1

"Good food and cocktails. Not the friendliest of welcomes compared to other spots in..."

Lovetucker

"Golden Monkey still going strong.... It's hard to know where to begin writing this review for Golden Monkey. My first experience of Golden Monkey was..."

Einas

"Awesome atmosphere with great cocktails and music! Shanghai'd..."

Blossom

"Great date spot.. Used to be my favourite first-date haunt, as it makes you look mega sophisticated (even if you're not) and its dimly lit corners..."

The Truth

"Nice place. Come here on Sundays to escape the usual busy crowd and just relax. Peter behind the bar is somewhat of a wizard. As a bartender, it is..."

Melbournite

"Top Place. Having fought our way past the restaurant-pimps on the same street, promising us free drinks with our meal, blah blah blah, we decided to..."

Phoenix

"Has It ALL!. Golden Monkey has it all.The interior. The vibe. The music. The drinks.The vibe is obviously influenced by the..."

ChinaMan

"Great variety of cocktails and great Asian tapas!!! Music was good and atmosphere was..."

Cathy-Baldwin83

"I celebrated my birthday at Golden Monkey last weekend and couldn't have picked a better venue! I hired the two back rooms for the entire night at no..."

Spunkalicious

"Satisfied. After reading some of the reviews and the ease with which I could get a booking on a Saturday night, it was with trepidation we took on..."

Tscod

"What's chillin'?? cocktails + live music!. Thanks guys for a wonderful thursday night. beautiful voices and awesome band. brought along some first..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Golden Night. We recently held our team function at Golden Monkey. Jaye and his friendly crew looked after us and the night was a huge success. Great..."

BellaItalia

"A cute little spot! Super .... A cute little spot! Super friendly and helpful staff.Great place to go hang for a few cocktails with a..."

Happy Katherine

"Mid week city meal. Mid week is best for a meal and some..."

STeam

"You are Gold!!. Thank you Golden Monkey for making my Hens night such a memorable experience!! It was exactly what I wanted for my pre-wedding..."

Sonia

"Great late nights. I always end up at the Golden Monkey when I am out and about on a night in the city, it is never a let down, the service is ever..."

Lady

"Great atmosphere awesome food in a cool setting will be a regular place to chill and enjoy life..."

Hung Lo

"Golden monkey is my all time favourite bar! Great atmosphere, great drinks, great live band every Thursday nights. If you like stevie wonder or..."

JCF

"Very cool place... Friendly staff set the scene for this Chinese-opium-den-grungesque underground bar and tapas venue. Drinks are a little bit..."

Bites_and_Bites

"Great find. Wow what a great little place.. very cool.. just had drinks but we will be..."

Megan

"Everything you need. Errrm where to start. Rum anyone? There's a huge selection that could have you sitting back in a venue that oozes comfort and..."

John Doe

"Beautiful idea!. Lovely place. Beautifully design, lovely music and quite fast to get drinks even for a packed house.Went here for a..."

Fusan Nguyen

"Brilliant!. I went on a Tuesday night (730-10pm) with a friend, so whilst I'm not sure what the place is like on a Fri-Sat night, on a Tuesday it was..."

Gwynneth

"Great before the kids discovered it. For me, this was a Thursday night staple with the girls before it became too popular (and noisy) for words...."

Tubbymistress

"Awsome vibe, sligtly akward eating dinner on a couch but atmosphere made up for it. Dumplings were..."

Angela

"One word! A M A Z I N G!!! We judged the place by the entrance but when we got there it was such a vibe. Staff were amazing drinks were yum also..."

Kushi Perera

"We had such an amazing time visiting @goldenmonkeybar earlier this week. We were firstly treated by dome amazing baos and dumplings on the upper..."

Pragya Gupta

"Down Melbourne’s iconic bustling Hardware Lane you will find Golden Monkey, a hidden basement bar reminiscent of the 1920’s Shanghai opium dens...."

Stephanie Rose

"Hidden eccentric underground bar worth trying out. Such an amazing time - good music played by set DJs and the whole cocktail range are all..."

Mel B

"Great cocktails here! If you're looking for a bar that's a little more chilled out and the music is not crazy loud so you can actually hear what your..."

Jimmy H

"Nice place. Good cocktails, downstairs is more of a dance club vibe. More quiet at the ground..."

Benjamin MICHONNET

"Great food great drinks and a great..."

Shivan Patel

Chin Chin's At Koto Moon

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The green chicken curry is what I always come back for, but the salt & pepper calamari was so tender and..."

Anna Banana

"Having been to a number of restaurants on Rathdowne St, delighted to have finally made it to Koto Moon. Warm, snug, welcoming environment - lots of..."

Keith Lawrence

"Service lovely & great ambiance. Would definitely return & recommend others. The prawn dumpling chive filling was lovely - (skin was a bit thick &..."

Speccy

"My number 1 to go to when im feeling like asian. I have been coming here for 6 years. Never have been dissapointed. Genuinely nice staff that will..."

Yun Peng

"Love this restaurant- staff are really great- seating us quickly getting a drink order while menus are left are all pretty standard as is getting a..."

Carlton_Mama

"Decided to finally give this place a try. The service was good and relatively quick. The food was nice, had good balance of flavours and well..."

Queen Of Food

"Always a fav since they opened. Great food. Great service. Great space. Love the mee goreng. Take always great too. Dumplings yummy. Way too many..."

Astro Buffy

"If you're looking for a mix Asian Cuisine, this is the place to be. I just love the cosy atmosphere here. Place looks like an old house converted..."

The Gastronomist

"Excellent Service especially to Jason (Manager). Fantastic job with connecting with the customers. The variety of Asian food are amazing and..."

Claire Nacario Limcangco

"Wasnt sure what kind of cuisine this place was but they did everything so well. So many people grabbing takeaway which was a good sign. The service..."

FoodFoodFood

"This is often our goto option when we can't decide what cuisine to have for dinner. It's easy to find a park, but better to book in advance for a..."

AP23

"Great spot for Asian fusion. Fantastic service and great variety of affordable dishes. Great place to share with friends. A must..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Brightly coloured in red, gold and black tones, Koto Moon offers a range of Asian flavours from their menu. The amenities are clean but limited for..."

Donna Braden

"Best Asian restaurant in the northern suburbs! The menu has so many options and every single dish I try outdoes my reigning favourite. The service is..."

Gina

"Quite simple.Thai green curry (after an assortment of dim sums) + rockling fillets + a nice bottle of wine = an evening of forgetting all the..."

A L . L I K E S . F O O D ?

"Chin Chin's at Koto Moon is a local eatery in North Carlton which serves Japanese food as well as a number of other Asian dishes. We dropped in..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Great food, great service and cosy little place. Can see this place becoming a regular for a long time to come. The crispy prawn entree is a..."

LG2002

"I have been eating at Chin Chin at Koto Moon (Chin Chin’s to us) for so many years that I have lost count. Unfortunately the Laksa and the prawn..."

Ciel Kaye

"Not what we expected when we thought we had booked into the famous Chin Chin but was delicious none the less. I will return to have the Thai Green..."

Keden

"Very small and cute chinese restaurant, place is busy most of the night (since the open only at 5pm) the soup was great and healthy! Music is..."

Maximilian

"Spot on! Very..."

Adam Cooper

"Like this place a lot. Mongolian beef however was average and on this occasion we felt the quantity we paid for was..."

Erica Belli

"Chin chins @ koto moon. We had a superb night here...had a private room for a special birthday. Food was great hosted by Jody..what a legend!!..."

Betty Lynch

"Oh My God! My favourite restaurant is open for lunch on sat & sun! Thanks chin chin!..."

Jamie

"Good food and service but something lacking. The food was delicious but a little pricey considering the serving size. A bowl of plain white rice for..."

JJ And C

"I've been there several times and never been disappointed. The food is always excellent and staff always helpful and never got our order wrong. I..."

Pag

"A good place for any night of the week.. The food was well presented and despite being busy the atmosphere felt tranquil. But the most important and..."

Facebook User

"Great thai. Loved this place, great atmosphere, food was beautiful and lots of it. Only compliant was there wasn't enough staff on. We sat..."

Adelleheskin

"Love this place!. My favorite place to eat! The food is always excellent, staff are very friendly and helpful. Jody runs this restaurant very..."

Sarah

"Good vibe, great food, bit ex-xy. I like the vibe - casual but interesting - and the food is great but too fine dining priced for not a fine dining..."

Bellyscribe

"Really nice thai style food. Expensive but overall pretty..."

OnlyTruth

"Fantastic Fun. Had dinner here last Friday. Great food. Staff were great fun - despite me dropping my chopsticks every 10 minutes and them having to..."

Jamesjoneswork

"Great place!!. We ate there last night for mothers day. It was delicious and more important mum loved it. They even brought out a free dessert for..."

Jman

"YUMMO!!!. I went there with my husband for dinner last night, it was our first date away from bubs in over 9 months. The food was beautiful and we..."

Nessy

"You'd have to be very hard to please not to enjoy CCKM, the food & service were both a cut above. The only downside for me were the noise levels. At..."

Iceman

"Loved it. I had a really lovely dinner last night with 8 of my girl friends for one of their birthday. The food was delicious and the owner is..."

Amd

"Dinner. I have edited this- decided that complaining about not getting tofu as a starter was churlish and sounded very picky. We ate here Valentine's..."

Fifi

"Thank you & keep up the good work!. Once again Chin Chin on Koto Moon delivers! Our group of old school friends have been dining here for over 10..."

Abinormal10

"Amazing Food & Service. This is the best restaurant ever! The food is amazing & cooked to perfection. The service is impeccable and the decor has a..."

Chinesenoonie

"Beautiful cuisine. I've been coming here for quite some time and it is always a joy to dine here. The food is absolutely beautiful. Everything on the..."

Angiemontana13

"Consistently lovely!. My family and I are long time locals and have been going to Chin Chin's for a long time. From popping in for a dinner to having..."

Jacintadmurphy

"Wonderful place. We have been going to Chin Chin's for many years and we love it. Every neighbourhood should have a place like this. The food is..."

Kerry Smith

"Hidden Gem in Melbourne. What began as an accidental dinner turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I have had for a long time. We were..."

Danielwcondon

"Chin Chin's made a good night great. We had a special birthday for 10 people in Chin Chin's private dining room on Thursday night. Service was..."

Burleighpeter

"An oriental Gem!. Were treated to a great night out last week. The service was spot on, attentive and friendly, with the waiter coming back a couple..."

P And D

"Yummo!. Amazing dishes, food & service! Will be back..."

Alicemartini

"Yes!. Finally a good chinese restaurant! Loved their black sesame dessert. Will be..."

Yummy

"I had a catch up with the girls at chin chin's last night and I honestly could not fault it. Food was excellent! Fresh, tasty and served very..."

Joanne Wittig

"Love it!. I've been coming here for 3 years and I've learned that you can't go wrong at Koto Moon. The service is super quick and all the staff are..."

Snowbunny

"Favourite. This is one of the nicest places to eat. The food is always consistantly good and the service is excellent. The staff are friendly and..."

Skaway2010

"We've been dining here for years and is always a great experience! Love the prawn and chive dumplings and the soups and curries! Fresh flavours and..."

Mang-e-bev

"Set on leafy Rathdowne Street near the ever popular Carlton, resides this little, intimate gem of a restaurant.With its modern, eclectic twist..."

AandE

"Amazing food with a great selection to excite even the fussiest eater. Menu had a lot to offer. The only downside was the setup of the..."

Steaklover

"Had our girls catch up here in Dec 2012 and the food was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. Will definitely..."

RayCharles

"The service is excellent. Te wait staff were attentive and helpful, helping my partner and I select a vegan friendly meal from their menu with ease...."

Hellerphant

"Excellent food and excellent customer service. I would recommend..."

Jakelaidlaw

"Had a lovely dinner here on saturday night. The ambience was warm and inviting and the food was lovely. We had the rockling with sweet sake sauce..."

Dazzling

"OMG this is the best restaurant ever. Nth Carltons best kept secret no longer! Have been eating here for over 10 years, say no..."

Melza

"I love the tofu and green curry dish. i have been going there for 8 years. the staff are very friendly..."

Erica

"Great food and service, if they can only offer you a table upstairs... Try somewhere..."

HungryHippo

"Chicken Green Curry Heaven. Beautiful curries, wonderful stir fries......this place has been around forever and still delivers a great selection of..."

BellaItalia

"Pretty much better than the Malaysian food I ate in Malaysia. Fresh flavours, quality ingredients, fast service and welcoming..."

Jesssssssicaaaaa

"Lovely.. My fav Asian food in Melbourne. The food is so fresh and Oh My God tasty, try the dumplings followed by the green curry. Or the thai fish..."

MsPP

"Great restaurant tasty food, highly recommended the prawn dumpling and the Tom Yum noodles..."

Raffaele Mastrovincenzo

"Chin Chins seems to be able to keep the standard up. My favourites are the special fried rice and fried calamari. The japanese style dishes are also..."

Steve Garrard

"Try the crispy rockling special. It rocks! Dim sum is yum....delicious food at very reasonable prices. Thanks to all at Kyoto..."

Ms Vintage

"Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great service. Love this restaurant and will definitely be going..."

Bel Devo

"We had a wonderful family lunch here last Sunday. Covid restrictions meant we couldn't have everyone at home so we were looking for a large private..."

Roger Ryan

"Food was fine, variety of tastes nice restaurant inside casual quiet good..."

len cattlin

"I've eaten here many times and love it. Has consistently good quality and really interesting food and quick, efficient and friendly service. Two..."

Nick Murphy

East Imperial

"I came for Sunday Yum Cha yesterday with a group of 11 people. Firstly, the decor was beautiful. Such a lovely, clean and well presented restaurant...."

Nikki

"My bf and I were looking to go to a yum cha last minute, and called up East Imperial to book a table which was such a great decision!! Firstly we..."

Lisa Giles

"It's Worth to try it out if you'd like to know what's authentic southern Chinese food. Lots of fresh seafoods. We all had a very good night there...."

Elisha Song

"Tasty Chinese food, Szechwan beef and the beef and Chinese broccoli dishes were my favourite.Excellent service, friendly staff, great with kids..."

Lauren

"Came for yum Cha. Food tasty - well presented. Warm atmosphere and friendly accommodating staff. Standouts are duck pancakes, shanghai dumplings,..."

Ricardo Nemirovsky

"I have been here couple times and never let me down. Especially home-made Yum Cha! Tasty dishes, friendly manager. Great location, Easy parking. Keep..."

Hungry Tiger

"Great traditional regional Chinese food and some interesting dishes I haven't seen on a menu before such as a caramelized sweet potato dessert. Sweet..."

Benno

"The best experience I have ever had in Mel. Services are great!Fabulous food,especially Peking Duck pancake!I can't wait to make a reservation for..."

Muggle

"A hidden gem!. We had a lovely meal here and it was so good that we had already booked to come back again! Attentive service with excellent food and..."

CritiqueN

"Food is amazing, fast service and very friendly, the head chef is a..."

Hunger Monger

"Really nice food, impressive decor and odd service. We were asked what we would like to drink prior to seeing a menu of any sort. The translation at..."

Andrew

"Great for groups!. Went with 15 friends for a friend's birthday. Restaurant is beautiful but was very quiet especially for a Saturday night.We..."

Liv O

"Food is fantastic, great value for money and the service is friendly and excellent!! Can thoroughly recommend this venue for any Chinese..."

Chris Appleton

"Black seasame icecream and egg tart are highly..."

South Yarra Food Lover

"Enjoyable dinner. We had a very nice dinner here tonight. Apparently, the restaurant changed hands recently, and the service was friendly, prompt and..."

CR

"Excellent!!. Have been dining here for many years and have enjoyed working our way through the menu several times. Particular favourites are their..."

Old Bull

"I have just arrived home from a delicious banquet meal, and the food was outstanding, however what made the night truly memorable was the excellent,..."

Kaz Worland

"Loved it.... We had a large group(18) and we had the yum cha banquet for dinner. Bloody Delicious with the pork buns and the duck pancakes a real..."

Togey

"I wish there was a category "I like it but..." We went on a quiet Saturday an there seemed to be very limited options so we kept getting offer the..."

Fatchops

"Well worth it. Bought a Groupon voucher for this restaurant and went with open mind. Must say the surroundings are just really lovely. The staff were..."

Liz

"Soup dumplings are amazing!..."

Claire

"Wow what a great Restuarant best Chinese ever service impeccable great ambiance love it ! Thanks for a great dining experience Lisa..."

Lisa Baird

"Great food, good prices.. I've eaten here a few times over the last year or so and have nary a complaint. Food is fresh, slightly modern and tasty...."

Alex Maiorano

"Delicious food. Absolutely delicious infact. For a surprisingly quiet evening we got impeccable service and attention. The quality, timing and..."

Froodette

"Had a bit of a bad/awkward start when we were told corkage was $12 per bottle. Then when we told them we were interested in doing yum cha they said..."

Adriang

"First time. My first yum cha experience. I've only got one word for it. Incredible. Beautiful place, beautiful, intersting, tasty, potent food and..."

Lauren Shay

"Yum yum cha. We had lunch there yesterday and loved it. We arrived at 12, so it was still early with not many customers, consequently we were waited..."

Anna Rogers

"Arthur and the owner Aunty Chen are very friendly. They make you feel like home. Apart from the dishes from the menu, you can also call and tell them..."

Guru Gun

"Came on a Tuesday with no booking in a group of 3. Restaurant was empty except for us but the food was delicious and the staff helped us customise..."

Aidan Kelly

"Went last night for Mother’s Day and the food did not disappoint. The food came out hot, great portion sized and was absolutely delicious. Our go..."

Cathy Tang

"Must visit here for best service and the most delicious..."

Lydia Yin

"I love this place. The prices are reasonable, the owner looks for the best quality produce. I have lived in China, I married into a Chinese family...."

Alexander McLeod

Shanghai Street

"Dined here with some friends after stage 1 release of restrictions- max 20 customers at a time. Service was fast, dumplings were beautiful. We..."

Jean Ng

"Hands down, my fav xiao long bao place & probs even for dumpling as well. Plus if you're on Zomato Gold, you are eligible for 10% of the total bill...."

Steph

"The place is really famous for Xiao long baos and dumplings. Visited this place with friends and was really impressed with the quality and flavour of..."

Vanessa (TheJumpingDumpling)

"You have to queue for a short while at lunch time but the staff are efficient at getting diners seated as quickly as possible, with menus given in..."

Srslyfoods

"This restaurant gets quite busy for lunch, so best to come here right on 12 for lunch. It is a large restaurant with comfortable seating and great..."

Rhonni

"No doubt this restaurant will always have a line to dine in! Have been here twice and it has been consistent in their fast paced service and food...."

Little Noms

"The best dumplings in..."

Anonymous

"Good quality food which is definitely worth its price. The place is often packed, and you often place your orders while you are waiting in line..."

Sam Dze

"Great fast and furious: Tokyo drift, well Asian cuisine anyway. Great flavors and quality. The beef and bean curd spicy pot creates a food high and..."

JB

"My girlfriend and I tend to come here on Wednesday afternoons just when the place is about to be opened again. The service here is quite fast and..."

Trung Nguyen

"This is my go-to dumpling place. The peking pork boiled dumplings and the wontons with peanut sauce and chilli oil are two dishes I absolutly have..."

Deb KB

"Xiaolongbao is always my favourite food.waiting for 10-15mins on Friday night is not bad. Love the noodles and buns...very fresh and handmade..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"The layout of this restaurant is so well thought out. My partner and I decided to have a quick lunch and we were mostly impressed! The Kung Pao..."

Nutsandbolts

"Have been going there for dumplings for years. Cheap eats done right. I love the chicken prawn pan fried dumplings the best! Xiaolongbao is not bad..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Feeling like quick and affordable chinese food? Shanghai Street has got you! FOOD: We ordered the Kung Pao Chicken Noodles and the Pan..."

Jianne Yong

"❤️ xiao long bao pork ($11.80); wonton in chilli oil ($11.80); fried slice rice cakes ($12.80); boiled pecking dumplings ($10)💔..."

The Superscript Diner

"Great xiao long baos that are flavoursome and big.Cheap dumplings but dont expect good service.Worth the line up if you are after..."

Melb_Belly

"The xiaolongbaos were super satisfying and delicious, the meat was juicy and the dumpling itself had the perfect amount of broth within. We got a..."

Claire Yuen

"Best xiao long baos/dumplings in Melbourne!!! 👌🏼💯 i’ve been here pleeeenty of times and every time I go here, there’s ALWAYS a queue no..."

Kim C

"Shanghai cuisine here is pretty good and I have tried the real thing in Shanghai.Must order items are the XLB soup dumpling and the fried..."

Leo

"When we first got there, the queue was massive and we ended up waiting for around 40 minutes. But during the wait, our orders were taken. So once..."

Sharon Jong

"Never get sick of this xiaolongbao restaurant. Usually you gotta queue to get sit but it is worth to join in the queue. 🍜 Shanghai fried..."

Eatwithbonny

"It’s no secret that my favourite place for dumplings in Melbourne’s CBD is Hutong, but my favourite dumpling dish is a whole another..."

The New Fave

"Everything was delish but the waiter took all our sauces away before I had finished eating.Also if its your first time visiting this store they..."

Sharondefoodie

"The restaurant was extremely busy, yet our dishes were served to us only minutes later! It was amazing service, for relatively cheap and pretty good..."

Bethany Collery

"There is something comforting about having noodles and dumplings on a chilly night. We ordered the crabmeat soup dumplings, chicken and prawn fried..."

Willtravelforfood17

"We have just finished eating one of the best asia meals I've had in the city, maybe beyond that.While there was a bit of a queue when we..."

LifestyleByLily

The Wandering Reviewer

"Shanghai street xiaolongbao in Chinatown. It is one of my best xiaolongbao stores it is quite authentic to Shanghainese style. It is always a long..."

Steven Gu

"Great dumpling and a very reasonable price. This had always been my best value for money place and hasn’t failed to satisfy over the years. In the..."

GoMelbS

"Shanghai Street has been on our list of Dumpling eateries for a really long time, especially for Xiaolongbao - a type of Chinese steamed bun that are..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"4.0Visited with T pre-Maroon 5 concert at RLA.🍹 DRINKS: n/a🍽 FOOD: delicious cheap eat!- ‘XiaoLong Bao -..."

Neda

"Shanghai Street Dumpling Xiaolongbao & Dumpling is one of my favourite dumpling places in Melbourne! (Especially this branch - corner of Elizabeth St..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Looking for a cheap filling place? This one is for you Ordered: Shanghai fried noodles: $11.8Pork Peking dumplings (12pcs):..."

Cindy Tran

"Went here tonight. But also been other nights. I went with my ex girl friend and her siblings. Was great to catch up with them and eat dumplings..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Very authentic dumplings and extremely quick service. Waited almost 40 minutes to be seated but I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again as the dumplings..."

Theresa Pham

"Shanghai Street is definitely my go-to for comfort food, because I love dumplings. You can’t go wrong with the xiao long bao. The wonton in peanut..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Another place to add to my ever-growing list of restaurants that make a good rice cake (for a decent price at that). If you get dumplings here,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Rating: 5Food: 5Value: 5Service: 4Ambience: 4I could smell the aroma coming from a street away. The store being..."

Munching With Mel

"Came here for work lunch, good dumplings of course I got the xiaolongbao and pork and prawn dumplings with bacon fried rice, good dumplings good..."

Amid

"We happened to be walking around in the area at 12 noon when the shop first opened for business. There was already a line of people waiting outside...."

Lady X

"This would be the second time I dined with my friends at Shanghai Street outlet in Chinatown and we always leave the place satisfied. Service is very..."

Inem

"Get ready to queue for some juicy dumplings. It was about a 10mins wait outside for us. The restaurant was packed on entering with tables and seats..."

Hungry Hieu

"Best dumplings in Melbourne!!! Honestly! Service the first time I went here could have been a little bit better as the waitress forgot..."

SK

"3.5 One of the more popular branches of Shanghai Street, you will see lines outside for a good reason. Shanghai Street's xiao long bao..."

Flying Forward

"An oldie but a goodie. There’s always a queue but I think their xiao long bao is worth the wait. Do try their vege dumplings and the pan fried pork..."

Hungry For Chips

"Is there a joy in waiting?In short YES, it's a small restaurant, part of the expanding empire of the "Shanghai Street" group. You can't..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"What Great place. I have been there many times short waiting times, good tasty food not that I have tried many of their dishes I will when I can get..."

James Tully

"The peanut butter thing was too spicy than what I’ve expected but the xiao long bao was beautiful as always. Very affordable price, service was..."

Windyy

"FOOD: XiaoLongBao were very juicy and scrumptious, my favourite was pork and crab XiaoLongBabies. We ordered one of the chilli oil soup dumplings,..."

Peter Uchiha

"Walking through China town in Melbourne, we saw this line of people waiting to dine in at Shanghai Luo and Im one of those people where if I see a..."

Medium_Rare

"One of the best dumplings house I’ve been, the xiao long pao is delicious (not pictured, I was too slow). I highly rate the deep fried calamari..."

Belly Happy

"This place is my new favourite dumpling spot. Had pork fried dumplings, chicken and prawn boiled dumplings and the xiao long bao. Very juicy,..."

Joshua Osborne

"Great and juicy dumplings. Been her for few times and they always very packed and busy, prepare for a long line queuing if you’re coming during..."

Val

"My go to restaurant whenever I’m craving Xiao Long Bao and dumplings. Have been here several times and there is always a line. The service is quick..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Had the noodles with pork sauce, chicken and prawn XiaoLongBao, mini fried pork bun, and fried pork dumpling.The noodles kicked off with a..."

Streaky Eats

"Casual meal with satisfying mouthfuls for a great price.Ordered (from favourite to least favourite):- Traditional xiaolongbao: juicy,..."

Melissa

"Even at 5:30, we needed to line up and wait in queue. We decided what to order in queue so that it took short time for us to be served after have a..."

Kaseyzz

"Been here a few times before, generally you have to line up for this place and for a 20mins~ wait, I think it's worth it. The value for the food here..."

Grape Life

"One of melbourne's most popular dumpling venues. be prepared to queue, but it's generally not for long and the food is worth it. it's cheap, tasty..."

Descartesmuse

"Get in early to avoid the long waits! There is more space for large groups compared to the Shanghai Street restaurant on the other side of Little..."

Rachel Jade

"For some reason I have always overlooked this place when looking for a feast of dumplings in Chinatown. There is always a line of people waiting out..."

Chub Chub

"Very nice Xiaolongbao over there. The fried and steamed Xiaolongbao were really good. Quite crowd place that almost everytime got there, there was a..."

Cathleen

"Located china town , customer service , and dining atmosphere not bad . The Shanghai xiaolong pao is great and tasty , and others food such..."

Pierre Pie

"Heard so much about this place I had to try. Long queue but moves very fast. Food came pretty fast. Nice. Like the dumplings in chili oil. Very..."

Dimples

"A friend took me here and we ordered the 6 piece mini fried pork bun, 12 piece fried pork dumplings and spring onion oil noodles. Everything was of a..."

Sylv

"I come here all the time as it is my favorite place to have xiao long bao! Being Shanghainese I am very picky when it comes to this cuisine and..."

Vivian

"Service ~ 9/10Food ~ 8/10Atmosphere ~ 6/10Perfect for pre turn up fuel to line the stomach or a hearty starched meal after a..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Pretty busy place, so get there before the Friday lunch rush if you can! I ordered the pork and prawn wonton soup and the Shanghai mini fried pork..."

Foodloverwhojiggles

"Pan fried pork dumplings were great!Green veges were also good.Hot and sour soup was ok but came out too late and was a bit cold.Would..."

Facebook User

"Having pass by it many times to find a long queue outside its restaurant, expectations were really high for me. Finally decided to give it a try and..."

Edible Flowers

"I love this place. It’s good dumplings for very cheap. The service is quick and at lunch time they try and get a quick turn over. It’s not..."

Amysyder

"What a place! Fresh made dumplings ordered while you are waiting in line - this place is has speedy service down to a fine art. Seriously though,..."

McFoodie Jones

"My friend brought me to the restaurant & we had dinner at there a few weeks ago. Friend suggested Traditional Steamed Pork XiaoLongBao, it tasted..."

Blueberry Matcha

"I overdid it by ordering three serves of dumplings BUT I still ate everything! The beauty of a place this busy is the freshness of the dishes. Served..."

David Maddison

"If you are the Bao person that I recommend Original XiaoLongBao and pen fried bao. Every time I return here for the bao and spring onion oil..."

Spring

"Food is delicious for a good price. We tried the pork xiao long bao, fried rice and the dried pork noodles. Everything was amazing. The..."

Paula Gutiérrez

"I always go to this branch for dumplings and I always leave satisfied. The xiao long bao were absolutely delicious. The soup was so flavorful. The..."

Patricia Wongsodirdjo

"This place is so good that there is always a queue when we arrive. Awesome vegan options for the dumplings and really quick service!..."

Chelsea Lahra

"Couldn’t believe how cheap this place was given the 10% weekend surcharge + amazing quality. My fave was the chilli with peanut butter dumplings,..."

Johnson Huynh

Mama Mee

Mr. Veggie

"Very tasty food with a great range. The Ma Po Tofu could have been more..."

Jai Raman

"It was so delicious. You must try it if you are a vegan/ vegetarian. It is just in front of sister of soul restaurant. Mock meat was tasty and..."

Subhashi Jayasekara

"MOSTLY VEGAN - NO SURCHARGE just got take away today, but was given some water while we waited. They have done away with the Bain Marie (too..."

LeanGuy

"Very nice. Very delicious dishes. I especially love the char kway throw and veg curry puffs. Would recommend! Options for Vegan and vegetarians..."

BlueBelle

"The place is seriously addictive. I can go there two days in a row, no sweat. (Unless I use a lot of the free chilli oil they provide. ;) ) That’s..."

Paul

"I've only had take away from here so not eaten in (would like to one day though) but I must say the food I've ordered here so far has been delicious!..."

Cathy Renou

"Very friendly staff and an impressive array of food. Didn't even know faux options for half the meats existed. Vegetarian-friendly. Will be visiting..."

Riley

"Amazing, tasty vegetarian food, very friendly, welcoming staff and fantastic service. Despite being a vegetarian restaurant, there are a large..."

Tristan Lim

"good price, good portion, good taste... the opening hours is 10 am - 9 pm if I'm not mistaken... I've the meal set for $9.99 which you can chose..."

Floree

"The food we ordered are amazing and delicious 😋 all dishes tastes are beyond our expectation and have special flavours with freshness and healthy..."

Alice Huang

"Hands down legit the best vegan laksa I have ever found in Melbourne!!! The soup is not overly sweet and is just perfectly creamy and spicy enough..."

Jennifer Lau

"The food was extraordinarily good. Most of the menu is vegan and it’s incredible! It has a great variety of dishes with fake meat! Amazing! The..."

Maria Santesteban

"The best vegan restaurant you can ever try! I love all the foods. The staff are super nice...."

fahimeh saleh

"I ordered veggie Laska. The service was amazing. Very lovely ladies, careful and friendly. The laksa itself was good too, but after having one in..."

Kateřina Novotná

"The food tasted amazing!!! Love that everything is or can be made vegan. Staff were very sweet and considerate. My food came out within minutes and..."

J

"Friendly staff and good food. They close at 3pm but they didn’t state in Google Maps. We went at exactly 3 but they were still happy to serve us..."

Sabrina Leung

Hungry Eye Asian Fusion & Bar

Drumplings

82/100 (2059 ratings)

"The restaurant has really comfortable seating, is clean and has good ambience - perfect for photos. Dumplings were definitely something different and..."

Janice Liew

"My partner and I tried all the dumplings on the menu and definitely recommend them all, including the desert dumplings! 10/10 service and great..."

Jordan Taylor Attard

"Pretty solid dumplings the service nice even though they forget..."

DamoForce Food

"You can find a zillion dumpling places but this is my favourite. Not the cheapest (but still quite cheap) the dumplings seem to be better quality..."

Tboy

"Love the concept and tried a range of the 'special' dumplings which were delicious. Also had a dish of the regular pork and chive dumplings which..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"My partner and I are from New Zealand and this was a must go for us as we had never been before and it sounded amazing. And wow it did not..."

Hannah

"What an awesome place. So colourful and inviting with a court yard in the back which is perfect for a few drinks on a summers night. We ordered the..."

Olive

"I've been a big fan of Drumplings ever since they've opened. Their concept is a winner and I come back again and again for their cheeseburger..."

El T

"Dumplings with a difference. Some were really nice like the truffle ones but others not so. Not a candidate for value for money but the service was..."

Musafir

"So finally we visited @drumplings after a long wait as we had heard a lot about their fusion version of dumplings...So we tasted their..."

We.eat.travel.love

"The chef came and walked us through the menu. Sat with us and understood what we loved in food. Surprised us with wonderful bao, roti chanai and..."

SohzFoodTrail

"Friendly staff and willing to explain all the dishes if you request or need assistance. Also very enthusiastic for the most part. Venue is cute and..."

Tifa Cheung

"First time at drumplings and I am so so impressed. We tried 3 different vegan dishes and all 3 were light and delicious. Truly enjoyed our meals...."

Nouri

"Super sweet staff! Go between 12-2 for a really relaxed vibe. I went on a date here and it was great!! Prices are fair and the servers are..."

Thu

"Amazing dessert dumplings! Thank you to the lovely gentlemen who convinced us to go for desserts! I’m also glad you changed the potato curry..."

YumYum

"Pricy but worth the food, ordered cocktails and tried those pizza dumpling and other flavours very tasty and unforgettable moments. Fancy place with..."

天军

"An absolutely fantastic place for a quick bite to eat. Order a few and share them round the flavours are so unique. My favourite is the mac and..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"Finally got to try the cheeseburger dumplings from drumplings at the night noodle market and oh my goodness! They are sooooo good. My tastebuds 100%..."

MelbourneLops

"Been meaning to try these dumplings for a long time and glad they had a stall at the Night Noodle Markets. There was four fillings of dumplings to..."

Anneliese

"We tried the new dumplings from their Spring/Summer 2020 menu and some others:⁣🍖 Xiao Long BaoLove the broth that was inside. It..."

Alvin Lee

"Truffle mushroom dumplings were soo good 😋! The banter from the canadian waitress and the boy with the curly moustache was amazing. We had the..."

Amelia Gibbs

"31.12.2019For my last day of 2019 I decided to feature one of the most epic 2019 venues! Drumplings! 🥳 for the food ethos and creativity,..."

Ines Fernandes

"Drumpling has got to be the most interesting dumpling place we have been to. They have added a westernised twist to the traditional dumplings. If you..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"A cute restaurant with the most interesting dumpling combinations! Definitely a must visit if you love trying out new foods..."

Saygs_

"The cheeseburger and pizza dumplings are totally worth..."

Daniel

"The pork belly baos were soooo yummy! It actually tasted like Peking duck (due to the sauce used), and the pork belly was super crispy! Enjoyed every..."

Priscilla Yeo

"We had no reservation on AFL grand final eve, but despite it being busy they managed to fit us in. Thank you. The waiter was very bubbly, greeted us..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Delicious and different! Dumpling flavours are unique, our faves were the black truffle and pepperoni pizza. Great for sharing (or not) and combined..."

Chantelle Austin

"We tried the new dumplings from their Spring/Summer 2020 menu and some others: ⁣🍖 Xiao Long Bao Love the broth that was inside. It was so tasty..."

Alvin Lee

"As you walk in you'll find small round tables set up for two on the left. In the middle of the restaurant are long wooden benches and tables that..."

Warren

"Came here with work mates, Quirky fun setting, private and cozy feel. Just the right number of dumpling flavours. Definitely try the modern dumplings..."

Cairo K

"A great place with different flavours. The cheeseburger dumplings are as described and rather strange but definitely enjoyable. The truffle dumplings..."

Georgie Haberfield

"Great service, very tasty dumplings, and a nice atmosphere inside. The food also came in about 15 min so waiting time wasn’t an issue either. We..."

Matthew Zhou

Sichuan House

81/100 (3271 ratings)

"Hi, Sichuan food lovers, Cumin pork ribs is back again! We will reopen on this Thursday 18/06 and do takeaway. You are welcome to visit us. Thank you..."

Sichuanhouse Melb

"Yummy food. Busy..."

SohzFoodTrail

"A little tricky to find, but what a little gem. Food was amazing, staff were nice but hard to wave down for service during busy times. I will..."

Michael Santinon

"One of the best hidden gems in all of Melbourne!! I love it here! Can’t go past their spicy beef with the crispy coated lotus root pieces. The..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this Sichuan place! Hidden in Corrs lane with not the most appealing decorations it still stands as a traditional Chinese eatery in..."

Cindy Tran

"What is the first thing that come up when you think about Sichuan food? For me OIL OILY VERY OILY. This is because they are famous for..."

Leslie Yapi

"I love coming to Sichuan house with colleagues for dinner !The food is just so delish, and of course has a kick to it! I love..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Located in Chinatown is this restaurant that’s known for its cumin pork ribs and other Sichuan delicacies. It has a slightly upscale seating and..."

Streaky Eats

"Very authentic and delicious Sichuan food! We’ve basically tried most of the dishes on the menu by now and it’s great every time. It’s also..."

Kris L

"Delicious and spicy Chinese dishes to be enjoyed at this place. Service is quick but not exactly plesant. It's an in and out sort of restaurant and..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Really awesome food, even though the interior was a little tight. Food was flavourful, and reminded me a lot of home. Very Asian, with..."

Jasmine

"Delicious food!!!!! Super yummy, quick and fresh. Service is pretty good but the best part is the cumin pork ribs!! Xiao long bao is also pretty..."

CMonique

"I’ve been loving the food from this Sichuan House since more than more than 5 years ago.The quality of the food here has never failed me, not..."

Montastic

"Haven’t been here for a while and the food here was still very tasty.. first time here with a few friends who don’t really eat spicy food and the..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"the mala fish was my favorite one here, though it tasted abit oily and salty. everythings here were tasty. place wasn’t really big but fine ,..."

CQL

"A friend and I had dinner here. The service was ok, and the food came out reasonably quickly. We ordered some Chinese broccoli which w..."

Timinmelbourne

"One of the best Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne that never fails to meet my spicy cravings. Beware there are no non spicy dishes! Must..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Service is good, staff are friendly, importantly food is great. Hard to find it but you won’t get wrong choosing this hidden restaurant in china..."

Koki

"Hot on the way in, hotter on the way out? No toned down spice here!For a Sichuan place we got good service. They actually suggested we had..."

Alan Tse

"For someone that's not generally enamoured with Sichuan cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised by the visit. This place is an institution in Melbourne..."

J0yy173

"Will come back for:+ Ant on the hill+ Prawn and Crab TowerThe Sichuan food here is authentic and flavour packed. The ant on the..."

The Casual Diner

"What’s to say. The best around 👍🏽👍🏽 Can’t go past the spicy fish in soup or the cumin ribs or the eggplant chips or... well you get..."

Cheeseman

"Always solid Sichuan food. Sometimes can be a little oily but deliciously spicy and full flavoured. Pork ribs, mabo dofu and green beans in minced..."

Anthony

"Love the food here, full of flavour and plenty to go around (huge servings!). Expect staff to be just friendly enough and dishes to be brought out as..."

JC

"Amazing food very authentic as we went with our Chinese friend and she really enjoy the food! However, the service wasnt that nice the..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"There were 14 of us booked for dinner. We had a great night. Great food and service. Cumin ribs and the Eggplant were the standouts for me. If..."

Peter W

"LIT! I've been here more than 10 times and still love it! Main dishes include the cumin ribs, sand prawns, cold noodles and fish in chilli pot. It's..."

Jennitals

"I actually have no idea why the rating is so high for this restaurant. I came here on a weekday night, it was not busy, and the service was very..."

ZzzPpl

"Sometimes the best gems are hidden within Melbourne's numerous laneways. Portions are fairly generous so if you only get one dish make it the cumin..."

RoamingEats

"Sichuan house offers the authentic cuisine from Sichuan province that is famous for their spicy food.The key ingredient in the Sichuan food..."

Jeffry

"Sichuan House serves some well known Chinese dishes to satisfy those cravings. The food is authentic, and perfect if you love that Sichuan heat...."

Cynthia Giang

"Great restaurant to visit as someone who loves spicy food. Wide variety of dishes to chose from + authentic Chinese food. Have been a..."

Jenn

"Have been coming here every month for over 2 years and I have to say this is place is the best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Yes it may..."

Food Lover

"As a German I tend to be careful around spicy Chinese food, especially with the prefix Sichuan 😂. The typical Chili smell of the Sichuanese..."

MelbFoodHunter

"This place has the the nicest tasty fish in Melbourne in terms of value! It is not overpriced like many others and its spiciness is right on spot..."

Tian Tan

"Food is always tasty and very fast to arrive, which is good as sometimes there is a queue of people waiting for a table. Service is fast as well...."

Eat.y

"Yum! Had dinner here with a group of friends! They were super busy which gave us time to find a place for a little drink while waiting. The service..."

Champagne Breaky

"This is my go to restaurant for Sichuan food. Been here a fair few times and have never walked out disappointed. My favourites and must orders are..."

Rohan

"I went there with boyfriend. We walked in without any advanced reservation. High recommended for their mouth water chic . However, in term of..."

Petite Foodie

"Second best sichuan in melb and relatively easy to get a table. Long time favourite of mine. Smash the Chongqing chilli chicken all night..."

Jake Allan Ross

"This place is awesome. We had the Kung Pao chicken and fried pork ribs. The food came out fast and was delicious. It's pretty spicy so make sure..."

Michael

"Food service was speedy with very generous portions...great scezuan food...full of flavour as well as a good selection of drinks..great ambiance..."

Emily

"If you don't want to travel all the way to Dainty Sichuan in Toorak, this is the place to go. everything tastes nice except the crab is a little..."

Kelly Shen

"great place to go for sichuan lovers...consistent quality, average ambiance; service could improve a bit though. overall, would visit it..."

N R

"Portions are wow! The presentation is good. I really enjoyed the crispy chicken and eggplant. And oh the corn is also yummy! But i forgot its name...."

Tukangmakan (Novi N)

"Great place. We love coming here for huge portions authentic. Dry the frid chicken and cumin pork ribs... yum. Also great big beers to..."

Foodlover2

"Wonderfully fresh, inexpensive and, obviously, spicy spot in Chinatown. Vegetarians will have to inspect the menu closely, but the few choices they..."

Marta Troicka

"My first Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My cousin brought me here for lunch after finishing the Melbourne Marathon. The food we had ordered was..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"Introduced to this place by a friend, got the eggplant, green beans, ants climb over tree (noodle dish) and cumin pork ribs (not "cummin" like in the..."

Megan L

"Authentic AF Sichuan food. No shortcuts, no side steps. Just bang in your face spicy flavours. Been here many times. My favourite dish changes every..."

Art

"Awesome food. Been there 4 times. Never disappointed with the food. Good job guys. Keep it up. Looking forward to going there again soon to challenge..."

Shekhar Nepal

"I can't believe I haven't wrote a review about this place! Have been here so many many times and still love coming back. This is my favorite Chinese..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Probably best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Very authentic, fast, reasonably priced and conveniently located.Come here at least once a..."

Tony Kieu

"Best Sichuan I've ever had in Melbourne... Ended up ordering way to much food cause I needed to keep trying everything!!!!! Pork ribs, oh wow!!!!!!..."

Jordan Dean

"Best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. We always get the eggplant with pork, beans and pork, cumin pork, prawn tower, and just recently tried their..."

N D

"We dined here for lunch on 5 August 2016. We ordered the Cumin pork ribs, the wontons and prawn dumplings along with rice and a serve of bok chop..."

Roz Germov

"Absolutely love the eggplant and the cumin pork ribs! Food is quite spicy so only go for it if you can handle the spice or you're adventurous like..."

Christine Stephen

"Some places just knows their stuff; and they quietly humm along without making a fuss. Before you know it, they become an institution and no one..."

Hungry Ronin

"This restaurant is located in an alley and was really hard to find. However the food was amazing. The deep fried eggplant and chong qing chicken were..."

Reynaldo

"I must stop trying to kill my friends with spice!!! It’s a cold Friday night and the bar I picked that was supposed to have great bar food is a bit..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Cumin prok ribs...oh so yum! and a big pot of fish in oil is so tasty. If you like hot and spicy plus the taste of sichuan pepper, you have to go..."

Pigpy Puropa

"It is cold and raining in Melbourne so we decided to have sichuan food. Hot and spicy!This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in the alley. But..."

KungfuKitty

"Excellent food. Genuine Sichaun-style. The chilli is unashamedly over-the-top like how it's suppose to be. I've had great experiences here and will..."

KEN

"Been a few times. The food is the star here. Not shy and not western style Chinese. Gets busy so reservations are recommended, provided the phone..."

Stuart K

"Perfect for a hot fix. A massive range of unique and probably fairly authentic spicy dishes. Mostly quite hot, but a few choices for those who may..."

TonkleChicken

"It still tastes yummy as ever. If you are looking for authentic Sichuan food in the CBD this is the place to be. Service is just meh, the kind you..."

Kimmy_desu

"If I could give the Sichuan House a 10 star rating, I would! Fucking insanely great food! My favorite restaurant to go to when visiting Melbourne!..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"Came here with a friend. Ordered their cumin pork rib, prawns and fish favoured eggplant. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and moist inside...."

Kimky

"By far the most authentic and delicious si chuan experience in Australia. The serving sizes are very generous and the food very tasty. You can't go..."

Justin

"We were a group of 5, rocked up on a Friday night prime time, without reservation. Got a table within 10 mins but for smaller groups or 2 people it..."

FoodHedonist

"One of the best sichuan resto in Melbourne. The food is so yummy. Gppd place for you to dine with family and friends. Love one of the pork menu..."

Ellen Silvia Oetomo

"I still cry when I think of the time I went there for those cumin ribs. I literally have dreamt about them at night, wondering when I can have them..."

Hania Trzaskowski

"My favorite chinese restaurant in melbourne! The pork ribs is definitely one of my favourite dishes. A must visit for those craving good ol sichuan..."

Nick W

"I always love coming here with a big group of friends, and the dishes are always fail safe as they appeal to a range of tastes (as in, even people..."

Joy

"I loved the Sichuan house. Didn't find it as spicy as I had hoped (although I love chilli), but very good quality food! Really nice place eat at with..."

ReadySteadyEat

"The Cummin Pork. I love it. So numnumnum. The spicy braised beef was also very nice as was the Sichuan Mongbean Jelly Noodles. But the Cummin Pork is..."

TarnishedPath

"Must come in group of 4 or more, so you get to eat more different varieties. Favorites are the cumin pork rib and egg plant. Definitely worth a..."

Y Foodie

"Have been going to Sichuan House since 2007. Always love their food, everything's always great. Highly recommended dishes: 1. Sweet & sour pork 2...."

foodandtravelbyretta

"My go-to place for Sichuan cuisine. Highly recommend their toothpick beef, cumin pork ribs, spicy fish soup and green beans. Fair price and the..."

Lawrence

"OMG we are out of lockdown and can finally eat Sichuan food. The last place we tried such delicacies was in Hong Kong two years ago. We went for the..."

Arron Manins

"Highly recommend crispy duck, pork ears and the steamed chicken in spicy sauce. The food is..."

Ruji

"One of the OG Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne. Their taste is authentic! So good, would definitely come back here again next time. Have been coming..."

S L

"We love Sichuan House and go out of our way to visit every time we travel to Melbourne. We always take away some dishes for our friends and family to..."

Neet Taylor

"I've been waiting to come to Sichuan House for years - totally worth the wait. The food was so good - cumin pork was next level. The customer service..."

Belinda Jackson

Nong Tang Noodle House

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Recently opened chinese restaurant..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"A clean, modest eatery in a pokey arcade serving up big flavours. The dumplings and noodles are absolutely delicious. Service is rather leisurely..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Came here on EatClub with 30% off the total bill.Ordered:Yang Zhou Special Fried Rice $11.8 🍚Shanghai Traditional Pan Fried..."

Steph

"This is has been one of my frequent places for lunch in CBD when they have their deals on EatClub.I always the authentic Shanghai Fried..."

Misaki Rin

"This was the second time we dined at NTNH. We really like the place both times. It’s so clean with really nice staff. We loved all our dishes...."

Lenka.hadravova

"I was hearing a lot of good things about Nong Tang noodle house online so I decided to go there this week, I was impressed with the food that I got..."

Thats My Food

"Really delicious and it’s the best fried rice I ever have. Also the fried pork really..."

May Lak

"Fried Rice taste good and service was good..."

Aric King

"Strangely quiet dinner time. So good time to try a new place. The waitress knew the menu very well and introduce to a few signature..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Everything is so good here. This is a good place for people to have a chat and relaxed..."

Zheng Wang

"A really cozy place to have traditional Shanghai dishes. The Shanghai traditional noodle and the pork meatballs were really good and got a really..."

Shirley Yu

"Really nice dumplings. The pan fried pork dumplings were juicy and the skin was nice and thin. Would definitely return...."

Super Soba

"Came here with Zomato Gold which was accepted. Ordered some of the soup noodles and they tasted nice (though there's one dried noodle or reminded me..."

GreatFood77

"Dining in @nongtangfood gives you a feel that you’re dining in one of the eateries in Shanghai. The family owned restaurant showcases amazing..."

M3lissa____

"Traditional fried dumplings were super delicious, good prices and friendly..."

Jonathan Kotyla

"Wow. This place is amazing. Fresh dumplings one of the best and great noodles. What is great is the amazing service that you don't get elsewhere at..."

Foodlover2

"Without being to descriptive and elaborate, we will, in very few words say "This is one of the best Shanghai Street Food related Restaurant in..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Actually i'd give 4.5/5.Coming here using zomato gold. They have good service, food came out quick, food is good! Love their fried rice, will..."

Allrise0407

"Waitress was very nice and I saw her being apologetic to other customers when she did something wrong, which is ok. The food I ordered was..."

Lanlan

"4.5/5Without Zomato Gold, i would have never discovered this gem. This shop is cute & clean. The service is lovely 😊 I ordered Soup..."

Thao

"We loved 😍The price here was definitely value for money. Food came out very quickly also.We really liked the seafood noodles with xo..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Hidden little place, however does provide some decent food. Cant go wrong with the chicken and prawn dumplings or the shanhai dumplings! Also rice..."

Jason Chu

"One of the best affordable dumplings in Melbourne CBD. Friendly staff and cozy environment with soothing music. Love the seafood xo fried rice which..."

Mr.T

"We came to Nong Tang a cute Shanghainese restaurant in a hidden arcade in Chinatown . This is a true hidden gem!We came on a Friday night and it..."

Vivian

"Was very impressed with the little restaurant tucked away in one of the city arcades. Cosy atmosphere. Food was super delicious! Thought the..."

Gdkf

"Nong Tang Noodle House is located in a busy arcade which you wouldn't know about from the outside street. The restaurant is small but cosy, the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️It’s a good restaurant to eat some good..."

Larissa Mayumi

"Nong Tang noodle house seems to be a favourite during lunch time as workers come in groups. We also went during lunch time and managed to get a table..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This place takes me back to Shanghai. The food here is from China and its authentic. As a Noodle soup place that was there stand out. Great broth and..."

Nay Nay

"Nong Tang Noodle House is a hidden gem Shanghainese Chinese Restaurant situated in Melbourne’s Midcity Arcade (Chinatown). They offer an authentic..."

Jeffry

"Nong Tang is a hidden gem off Little Bourke St. You won't see this walking through China Town unless you stumble in Mid City arcade. I was invited by..."

Tinmans Treats

"If you’re looking for a good family restaurant that brings together a nice authentic blend of Asian culture and cuisine, Nong Tang Noodle House..."

Vanessa

"The white-tiled walls in Nong Tang are a pleasant sight, and a point of difference from old school Chinatown restaurants where comfort and..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Nong Tang Noodle House has some awesome housemade noodles, as the name would suggest. It's an affordable place with a simple but enjoyable ambiance...."

Quince And Cheese

"This is a case of don’t judge a book by its cover. Walking through the busy hallways of Midcity Arcade, Nong Tang Noodle House looks like your..."

Angela Eats

"This is my kind of place. Great food and no frills. My partner and I visited this restaurant and it was excellent. We initially started..."

Timinmelbourne

"Nong Tang Noodle House is a hidden gem serving authentic Shanghainese cuisine! Like the name suggests, the restaurant is located in an alleyway..."

Stelly

"(invitational)Traditional Shanghainese Chinese eatery tuck in the middle of Mid City Arcade.The place is very well-kept, which..."

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"We were invited to Nong Tang noodle house and upon arrival learned that Nong Tang refers to the narrow food alleyways of shanghai. We were very..."

Good Food Good Mood

"the pan fried dumplings are amazing, the best dumplings and noodles i have ever had. Highly recommend to people who like dumplings and noodles!!!..."

Tl

"We went to this shop on the Saturday,Place is clean and the food was nice, we order red chili oil wontons and pan fried dumpling, very..."

Junie0912

"What a hidden gem!! Authentic cheap and tasty - the pan fried Shanghai dumplings are juicy and the crisp bottom is a delicious contrast with the soft..."

Linda

"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food: - Shanghai noodle (with soup): light and simple broth but the flavour is definitely there, I think it could be a..."

IsaH

"Very nice food and friendly service. We had 5 different dishes and all were freshly prepared and very yum. Will go Nong Tang house again in the..."

Celine

"The food here is awesome!! Love it!! This noodle is my favorite~ The staff in the restaurant are very friendly~soooo perfect! I will recommend this..."

刘婧妍

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: really struck me by surprise when I tried their dumplings for the first time - the dishes were surprisingly tasty...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"The food was so delicious! It was authentic Chinese food with great taste and flavour- with reasonable prices. The staff were kind and helpful with..."

Being Delicious

"This is one of those humbling authentic places. Great food, great service, great experience. Easy to walk past, it’s not on the radar of the..."

Snaprose

": It looks very nice and the food tastes delicious，with elegant and traditional decoration. The staff is so friendly to service. It deserves to try..."

Mengzhen Zhao

"The remarkable Shanghai food which is ever good than any other restaurant provides a fantastic Shanghai memory. The owner is so friendly and a pure..."

Johnny

"The pan fried pork dumplings is Delicious! The warp is very thin and tender! So much soup juicy in the filling! Yummy! The honey chicken also very..."

DI Shang

"A quite nice Shanghai restaurant! Food is really yummy, wonton in chilli oil is my favourite!! Pork dumpings are delicious too. Plus, jazz music is..."

Chloe Deng

"I have never heard of this place until today but will definitely return. Right next to Shandong mama and this place is cheap/cheerful and the service..."

Hungry For Chips

"Great Shanghai style Chinese restaurant. The pan fried dumplings are a must, with crispy bottom and light steamed dough on top. Also their homemade..."

Gerardo G

"Nong Tang is a hidden gem off Little Bourke St. You won't see this walking through China Town unless you stumble in Mid City arcade. I was invited by..."

TinManFromAus

"We recently discovered this hidden gem with authentic Shanghainese cuisine and relaxing jazz (not sure but sounds like) music. The food was great,..."

Olga Shabalina

"We were happily surprised by the food at this restaurant. Both kids gave the "salted chicken with bone" dry noodles 咸鸡拌面 the thumbs up. No..."

Andrew 黄延祺 Huang

Shang Hai Noodle House

81/100 (2856 ratings)

"Best xiao long bao in..."

Nathasya Christiana Suryo

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

Anna Shannon

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

Peking Duck

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

Kristy Phan

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

Neil Moeis

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

Laura Kaziavin

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

Tianshu Sun

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

Eatwithbonny

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

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

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

Chris Lee

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

Shannon

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

Ang Sarap

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

Johnny

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

The Melb Foodie

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

Joanne | Melbournecitay

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

Shalison

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

Tina Asfar

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

Withaknifeandfork

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

Stelly

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

Forwang Li

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

@_@

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

Ahh_Blueberry

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

Eats With Kayli

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

Caroline

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

Jason Chu

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

Ricky.katyal86

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

Elephantpizza

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

Jophy Ye

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

Jenlea6773

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

Donutsam

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

Johnny Chan

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

Lara Lia

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

Z.z

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

Willtravelforfood17

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

Jess Grady

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

Mia U

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

Dakota

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

Hon

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

Hungry Hieu

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

MrCreosote

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

Emily

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

Rachio

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

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"4.5I love coming here for the xiao long bao, probably the best in Melbourne by a long shot. There is always a line here but well worth the..."

Vivian

"Generous dumplings for a very inexpensive price. Restaurant is busy during lunch times and the space is quite small but my boyfriend and I was lucky..."

Emily T

"Pisang & Goreng, featuring 2 of our colleagues took a stroll down to Melbourne Central and visited this joint on the way there for a quick little..."

Pisang And Goreng

"There are so many dumpling restaurants these days but none really compares with Shanghai Street's combination of taste and value.These..."

Mr NomNom

"The line at lunch times and at dinner is always out the door so to avoid lining up I tend to get my dumplings takeaway. Why would anyone line up for..."

Tinmans Treats

"The best Shanghai dumpling I have ever had in oz especially the crab & pork one which is very light with both flavour blend very well together. Love..."

Janet @ Perth

"Another recommendation from a friend! Located on Little Bourke Street, this smallish restaurant was packed to the rafters. The queue stretched down..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Value for money and flavours are strong without being overpowering. The fried chicken and prawn were a highlight, the crispness and large prawn..."

Linda

"There’s always a long queue here, and for good reason. Pre-ordering your food whilst waiting saves time when you get inside and ensures your food..."

Dumba

"These foods that I ordered so delicious. And I could say this place is a cheap eat place in CBD. I understand why it always have long queue outside..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Delicious, quick and well organised. We had a small wait on a Friday night. Our orders were taken in the line and food was delivered almost straight..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Everything was fast and efficient here. The food was great especially if you compare it to the price you pay - quite cheap and extremely delicious! I..."

EatorTreat

"Spot the tiniest restaurant that always always has a queue outside. Now we all love them dumplings and xiao long bao, their spicy beef over..."

Amy Ahmi

"The pork soup dumpling are 10/10The wontons in soup didn’t have as much flavor but still tasty Stir fry greens w/ Garlic has whole cloves..."

Yearofthesnicksnack

"Tiny and busy, squeezed 4 of us at a table meant for 2.Service was fast and efficient.Xiao Long Bao was quite tasty, more meat..."

Absolute Foodie

"I've visited this place countless times with friends. It's quite a large place, but there are still lines sometimes. It's a very traditional place..."

Joanne Liu

"The best dumplings in Melb. Don’t go expecting anything fancy/quiet/relaxed. This place does its best to keep up with the demand while they dish..."

Pearl

"I’ve seen the queues out the door but not ventured in until last night. The pork XiaoLongBao are definitely good, right up there with some of the..."

Andrew Shelton

"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Great Chinese Restaurant in CBDThis place had..."

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"Thursday 1pm late lunch. Looks like a popular, street-style dumpling place! There was a line and we were told 10-15min wait (only ended up waiting..."

Jade

"Absolutely love the xiao long bao here, out of this world. Always come here and will continue to. YUM. Crispy skin duck is yummy too, crispy skin and..."

Ben B

"Had my first experience at Shanghai Street for Lunch. Had to wait less then 10 mins to get a table which was cramped and shared with other, but..."

Marc C

"There’s a reason for the queue! Juicy, yummy dumplings with super fast and friendly service and beer if you want - that’s the reason. It’s..."

Makruud

"The dumplings and bao here are next level. It is common knowledge. If you get there during peak times you will have to line up for sure. Have a look..."

John Carver

"Had my first experience of xiao long baos here and my gosh it did not disappoint. Understand why there's always a long line outside and would defs..."

The Food Book

"Absolutely love this place! I come here for lunch very often the and quality doesn’t fluctuate too much! The only problem I’d say is that if you..."

Melissa Phu

"This isn't where you go for fancy decor or mood lighting. This is where you go for amazing dumplings and noodles! To be honest, it's a little bit..."

Benjamin Mangold

"Have been coming here since my uni days and its still one of the best places i'll go for some good cheap..."

Jody “Fro5tBit3” T

"awesome spot. address is a bit off... it's actually down the alley way. but no matter, just do..."

Andrew

"amazing food, have been coming here for about 14..."

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