9 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."
Stuart Robinson
"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."
David Food Leasing
"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."
Nalia
"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."
Katie
"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."
LittleAsianGirl
"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."
Jenny McWren
"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."
Leo
"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."
RM
"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."
Debby
"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."
Alisha
"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."
Jasmine
"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."
Kim C
"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."
Noble Foodie
"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."
Tania
"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."
Priscillia
"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."
Le Wine Journey
"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."
StepiiGM
"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."
Tanya
"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."
Fussy Eater
"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."
Thunder8621
"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."
Georgia Sing
"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."
Johnny
"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."
John Carver
"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."
Oscar Lau
"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."
Ben Lee Kong
"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."
Look.its.sarah
"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."
FoodieGuru_770
"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."
Two Sheds
"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."
Flashfryer
"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."
TD
"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"
The Cheeky Chomper
"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."
Dumba
"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."
Alijargalb
"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."
Michfish
"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."
Lindsay Marriott
"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."
Jesskaar
"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."
Jolene Lim
"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."
Justsoph
"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."
Jen
"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."
Leanne Dando
"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."
Ben Carrington
"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."
Michael Daaboul
"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."
Little Man
"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."
An
"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."
Sneha Arora
"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."
Luciana Pinto
"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."
Paul Delaney
"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."
Gursharan Chana
"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Exquisite. Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."
Wedders
"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."
The New Fave
"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."
Foodie AC
"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."
Lanz
"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."
Carissa Lee
"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."
Julia Ye
"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."
Stan
"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."
Olahn Zaft
"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."
Jit
"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."
Occasionalist
"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."
Hungry_One
"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."
Helen
"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."
Food Affair
"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."
TheBearReview
"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."
Food Comatose
"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."
Guzzling
"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."
Johanna
"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."
Restaurant Rescue
"You cant just go past Flower Drum. There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."
Gary Taylor
"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."
Missdelish
"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."
Terri
"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."
Polito
"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."
Chad
"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."
J88
"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."
Sarah O
"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."
MelbourneMiss
"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."
Tony
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."
M.
"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."
Nestor Tsioustas
"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."
Lee Pownall
"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Our party was treated like royalty. The food was incredible too. Definitely a special..."
Rodger Reviewer
"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."
Hahappieats
"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."
Steven Shipley
"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."
Dave Zoogs
"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."
Melbourne Foodie
"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."
Antigone
"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."
C
"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."
Uberfrauline
"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."
NomNomNom
"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."
Heidi
"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."
HH24
"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."
F&K
"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."
Carla Kathleen
"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."
HungryPole
"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."
Silk_rr
"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."
Tyler Brown
"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."
Nelly
"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."
SN
"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."
Kevin
"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."
Erin Burke
"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."
Tales Of Rose
"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."
Michaela Foodie
"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."
Gtime
"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."
Natalie W
"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."
Sgue
"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."
Simmybear Eats
"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."
Nibblesforgiggles
"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."
Popcornandtoast
"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."
Lydiapebbles
"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."
Angel Khong
"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."
I Eat Therefore I Am
"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."
Jobe
"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."
Libby Margo
"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."
Peter Hugall
"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."
Chica_aus67
"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."
New 2 Bwick
"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."
Roy Burrows
"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."
Food 2 Run
"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."
Cmrickards
"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."
Ronnielui2003
"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."
Manmar
"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."
Christina Triantafyllou
"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."
Marvelous Mark
"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."
AL87
"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."
Lunchalot
"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."
Csebarber
"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."
Professor Pig
"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."
Bomber Boy
"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."
Stvar1
"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."
Cathprentice24
"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."
Bear Pollard
"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."
K C G
"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."
Igiveupitstoohard
"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."
Angela
"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."
Mark
"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."
Donm
"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."
Brunchisbest
"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."
Serrin
"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."
CC
"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."
Foodie
"Wow..."
Jackson Fletcher-Coon
"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."
Elsie The Cow
"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."
Woofman
"As always fabulous. Thank..."
JoeyKMB
"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."
Foodie13
"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."
Xiao Long Bao
"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."
Megsmoo
"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."
Mel
"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."
Melb Foodie
"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."
Marianna Di Gregorio
"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."
SuzieQ
"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."
Steph
"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."
Ryan
"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."
Jodes And Mike
"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."
Julie T
"Yep still the best cantonese in..."
Bridgethopkins
"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."
Samantha
"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."
Yummy Mummy
"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."
Bianca R.
"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."
Machiz
"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."
Food Lover
"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."
Jack Shaw
"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."
Katiza
"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."
Kim Black
"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."
Fair But Honest
"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."
Leonie Green
"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."
Lauren
"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."
Tammy Neilson
"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."
Rob
"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."
Alano
"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."
Food Critics Wife
"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."
Berbatov
"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."
Talychka
"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."
Byte
"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."
A Team
"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."
Will K
"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."
Louise
"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."
Socialite
"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."
Julian Shambles
"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."
Foodie_j
"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."
Gin
"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."
Narelle Grant
"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."
Dee
"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."
DB4SB
"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."
Tina Stojkovska
"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."
Terry O'Hanlon
"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."
Peter White
"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."
Christie Cathcart
"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."
U4128308
"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."
Hungry Princess
"Great service great food a great business still going..."
Hung Lo
"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."
Krishna Brannigan
"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."
Tastybits
"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."
Anonymous
"Great food & service. well worth the..."
Richie Hunt
"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."
Richard
"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."
Kong
"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."
Tiff
"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."
Dani Lindsay
"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."
Matthew Jackson
"Always a great meal, go the..."
Paul Tomkins
"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."
Stacey
"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."
Fat_kid
"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."
Racy_jacy
"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."
Stephen Sander
"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."
Steamrollersam
"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."
Heracles
"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."
DanielB
"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."
NK
"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."
Neil
"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."
Tony Parisi
"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."
Mike B
"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."
Jia
"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."
life
"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."
Joy Dala
"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."
Guru Gun
"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."
Nathan Coates
"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne.
The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."
Melissa Trainor
"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."
Faye Mach-Phung
"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."
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Shrimp
Cocktail
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Ribs
Beef
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Basil
Chicken Green Curry
Pad Thai
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Seafood Plate
Prawns
Dumplings
Pad Thai
Pancakes
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"Good food, good company - thanks merry..."
Heath McClaer
"Sister restaurant of Magic Mountain Saloon- Cookies is another great option for some fancy Thai food in the CBD. I ordered a dry Martini and I love..."
KEL
"This roof top bar is what melbourne is all about. Great views of the city with great drinks...."
Nay Nay
"Cookie Melbourne is a must go multi-level Thai restaurant and bar with a funky retro atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Thai fusion cuisine, generous..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Been here few times, the service always quiet nice, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was great, lots of different selections,..."
FoodieInMel
"Nice vibe, interesting menu and impressive wide range of drinks menus, the service was friendly and..."
FoodieInMel
"Great place to hang out with friends. love the beer here. Food is great too:)..."
Parul Aggarwal
"The scallops are one of the most delicious dishes I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The flavours and chilli kick are amazing. I could eat these every..."
Linda
"I haven't been here in such a long time, I used to come for Friday night after work drinks.Yesterday my friend and I dropped in for a wine..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I used to go to this place a number of years ago for it's extensive range of drinks and it has not changed one bit - definitely a good drinking spot...."
Mira Listar
"I’ve heard a lot about this place previously and thought we would give it a try.We were pleasantly surprised. Some of the best Thai food we..."
Srslyfoods
"A Melbourne dining institute. I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved it. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and will leave you..."
Jill
"Cookie had good service, strong selection of drinks. The food was 'alright' you can certainly get better Asian/Thai food for less in Melbourne. Its..."
Red 5
"Came here for a quick lunch date with my partner. The place is quite and make my partner sceptical about this place. However, I had been here before..."
Eatwithbonny
"I don't know what country in particular Cookie's dishes lean on, but the ones our group ordered seemed to be a mix of Malaysian, Thai and Balinese..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Cookie as a absolutely amazing find, with beautiful food and lovely staff. Definitely one of my favourite places, if you go here I highly recommend..."
Edie
"Cookie is my go to for Thai food when I am in the CBD. You cannot go wrong with the food here. The mango salad is delicious. The jungle curry has the..."
Royce1903
"Good food, busy restaurant. Service ok, waitress didn’t explain the small, medium, large recommendations very well. When we explained we were..."
P
"Amazing ambience, great drink selection and incredible food. The pad Thai, drunken noodles and Penang curry are standouts for us. Highly recommend,..."
Rach
"Came here for dinner last night for a 40th and loved it! Great space and really delicious food - I found it was a great mix of what Melbourne does..."
Kimberley Leggett
"We came here for lunch... wouldn’t really know it was here if I hadn’t read about it... huge place you can see how it would get busy as great..."
Donna&Shane
"这是一家泰国餐厅哦。位置就在swanston..."
Lorna
"Cookie is a cool funkie bar that serves really good thai food. It is surprisingly authentic and very similar to what we have had in Thailand...."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Having only ever been here on a night out, I was nicely surprised when I went here for lunch on a weekday and it was great. The cocktails are AMAZING..."
Eatandbooze
"Always a great place to take visitors.so many beers on tap and great cocktails .. staff are kooky and helpful .. lots of favourites for me on the..."
Julie Cassie
"Went in last night for dinner. Had a couple plates to share and drinks. Pork platter was really good as was the fried chicken. Nice ambience aswell...."
Hamish
"Food don't really my cup of tea. Atmosphere is nice. Good for catchup with friends. Music is a bit loud. Balcony is good choice..."
Amyna
"Great place for getting sharing dishes. Enjoyed the plates that we had, the naan bread was so delicious. Service was pleasant, good atmosphere. Would..."
Foodserra
"You learn something new every day. Apparently this building was once the headquarters of the Australian communist party. Now there’s this very..."
Two Sheds
"We had lunch here with a group today. Lovely waitress. The sweet potato cigars were a bit strange, sort of sweet sort of savoury, didn’t love them...."
Vege Eats
"Trendy restaurant with cool lighting. Brought a friend from New Zealand here and we all enjoyed the meal. Great variety of fusion Thai food that was..."
Bear Noms
"A casual business lunch favourite. Amazing food, Great service and relaxed atmosphere. No need to look at the menu. Let the staff take care of if for..."
David
"Attended a 30th birthday here and the group were vegetarians so all our dishes were custom to be vegetarian. To my surprise I loved it and the..."
The Food Vogue By Le Seynt
"A bit dark, packed, and noisy even during weekdays. The pricing is slightly expensive but the portions are not too bad. Food is decent and flavourful..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Such a great venue! Always has such a fun atmosphere especially when some of the dis are playing! Love the big list of cocktails! The food is also..."
C
"We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The food was surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the soft shell crab and mussels. The mussels were..."
Hangry Horace
"What can I say. Had a ladies dinner at Cookie. From the time I made the reservation to actually arriving at the restaurant the experience was..."
Kyriacoum
"A Melbourne institution! We've been going to Cookie for years and we love it every time. Last week we brought our friends here who were visiting from..."
Alice Gibson
"Fun venue with an enormous menu! Between two we shared the trout and chicken betel leaves, the salt and pepper calamari, the crispy pork belly red..."
Kate Dougherty
"Dined on New Year's Eve and the place was vibrant but noisy. Flavoursome dishes and decent sizes, especially the fried chicken. Attentive service,..."
Flaming Goose70
"I would highly recommend Cookie to anyone who loves Thai cuisine. I had the Lamb curry with eggplant & peas, with a side of coconut rice and..."
Nicole
"Simply loving this place!For New Years we have this tradition of getting a couple of mates together for some Thai food. Last year we went..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Great restaurant and efficient service. Our group had 10 people, so we ordered from the banquet menu and the food was delicious. It certainly had a..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Really good and the rooftop is great at dusk when the sun is setting. Really beautiful, and the food is tasty and unique. The place is quite busy so..."
Emma
"Always the go to place when in doubt. There's so many options and so many great bars and restaurants you can go to. The stair walk is definitely..."
Madeline Agnes
"Updated 16/02/2018Make a return. Still absolutely beautiful. Ordered pork platter that I was dying to order last time and it hit every spots...."
Food Dine Roll
"Want good Thai in the heart of Melbourne? If you haven't been to this popular Thai eatery we recommend you to try it out! Cookie is situated on the..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"Tried this lovely place last weekend. Place was busy even though our dinner reservation was at 6. Entree was lovely! Main was good but took awhile to..."
Foodlover12
"I've been here twice. Always quite busy and loud but awesome flavours, variety and beers. I've never really loved Thai food until going here. Perfect..."
Rob
"Cookie is great. The bar is one of the most impressive in Melbourne both in looks and substances and it was one of the first restaurants to introduce..."
Espy Eats
"Fancy little place in Curtin house . The food is great - service is great , ambience and feel of the place is great ! Loved everything about it -..."
DT
"The food here is almost always very good. The pork platter is amazing and most of the food that I ordered like the fish never disappoint me. I could..."
Win
"I cool venue with lots of space. All dishes are set to share which is great. We ordered 3 small dishes and 1 medium and we went as a couple and it..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Amazing place! My suggestion... Don't get the banquet and instead pick dishes of your own off the menu to share. You get a choice, still fill up and..."
Christina Mathiasz
"Good cooking of Asian dishes. Had some curries and stir fried dishes with rice last time visiting this place. Might be a bit pricier, but tasted..."
Ferry Gondo
"Had lunch here and it was good - grilled thai sausage, peppered snapper soup (very spicy), banana chili with chicken stuffed and mussels pancakes..."
SDeans
"Amazing cocktails and nice food. Service is adequate and super customer centric. They offered us some bubbles before dinner which was super nice...."
Daniel Bettencourt
"Wow I love this place my first time been there and I love it, no regrets what so ever the food are great and the friendly staff are good as well,I..."
Oral Sayee
"We ordered the mussels n roti bread.. I love the one in lucyliu and expected the same.. But it isn't.. It's average /good. We loved the snapper curry..."
Remy Matthew
"I've been here on several occasions as it's a bit of a Melbourne institution. Prime central location and authentic fusion food. I've spied many a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We were greeted with a very welcoming smile. Everyone looks quite trendy. We were also seated by the window new the balcony which was nice-..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"A brilliant venue, that has an amazing vibe, great food and some delicious cocktails, came here for a gathering and the table ordered the pescatarian..."
George David Michaelides
"like ambience and most dishes are yummy and come in right portions. It always be the place that I take my guests out for dinning and drinking..."
Leng Mettarikanon
"Best Thai!Best service! Nice people!Desserts are really nice!I want to go there every day!:)Ground beef tastes really really..."
Yuxi Yan
"Lizzie's first impression: Kind of reminds me of Chin Chin but this place feels very chilled and their food/drink menu is soo extensive...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"This place is great when you don't want to go all the way to chin chins. The ambience of this place is soo cool, love the high ceilings and the use..."
Justin
"Love love love cookie!! A great vibe with alot of tables but always packed! Great place for afterwork drinks or casual dinner. Loud space with lots..."
SueyLuey
"Decided to take my family up to Cookie and it was quite an interesting experience. It almost feels like the predecessor of Chin Chin. You've got the..."
Wandering Ella
"This is probably the most reliable meal in Melbourne. It never fails to disappoint. We always wind up ordering the same thing as it can't be beaten...."
BBQ Gypsy
"Cookie is on every foodie in Melbourne's list and I wonder why. I hadn't got around to visiting it until now as I'm always busy or its just too..."
Katherine Chiu
"What a fantastic Thai restaurant in the city- everything from the food and staff. We both had soup - I had Tom Kha Kai and fish fillet with sweet..."
Skippy
"Good decent Thai food located in the middle of the city. The food is always tasty and have generous portions. I always tend to over order when I am..."
Happyley
"At last I have found a bar in Melbourne that makes a Mai Tai the way a Mai Tai should taste. It's my favourite cocktail but gave up ordering it..."
The Pet Roo
"One of the best places to hang out in Melbourne I think. In the heart of the city, cookie is vibrant and fun and has delicious food. The cocktails..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had some pork belly dry red curry and green papaya salad. Both dishes were wonderful recommendation by the waitress; to have a combination to..."
Cylee
"The cocktails were fantastic and the selection of drinks was vast, it was difficult to choose, however, the waiters didn't offer menus or take orders..."
Chanel Frendo
"Great night had drinks and dinner with some friends. Music a little loud we couldn't really talk. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful...."
Donm
"Went here to catch up with a few mates, was pretty busy but got us a table within 15 mins. That fried chicken is delicious, got the pork belly which..."
"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."
Denise Lim
"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."
Connie
"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."
Cynthia Cho
"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."
Amy
"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."
Kris L
"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."
Karen
"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."
Sense Of Food
"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."
Freezinghot
"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."
Sam Pang
"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."
Jill
"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."
Renee
"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."
Teeks
"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."
Lil Porker
"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."
Lorli
"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."
Quince And Cheese
"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."
Niceguy
"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."
David Macfarlane
"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."
Hungry Koala
"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."
Clare
"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."
Kayla Nguyen
"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."
～Happy Neko~
"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."
Sophie Maclure
"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."
FBriacliff
"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."
Cristian
"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."
Hangry Horace
"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."
Mia.grinch
"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."
Melbourne Epicure
"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."
Sienna L Davidson
"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."
Sunz Lim
"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."
Dumba
"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."
Sarah
"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."
Michael Paxinos
"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."
Danielle Nguyen
"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."
Danii Dee
"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."
Tim Heng
"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."
Jennitals
"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."
Justin
"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."
Joan Lee
"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."
Lilyvann
"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."
Jean
"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."
Diana Q
"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."
Street Cred
"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal. Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."
TrevB
"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."
Casey
"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."
Edie Maxwell
"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."
Lovely LL
"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."
Jane B
"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."
IsFoodIsGood
"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."
Li Li
"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."
TonkleChicken
"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."
TT
"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."
CoCo
"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."
Denny Patron
"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."
Missdelish
"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."
Shanaka Eats
"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."
Chris Blyth
"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."
Laura Chen
"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."
Ellen Hutchison
"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."
"Sake is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne! The food is always so fresh, tasty & full of flavour! There is also a fantastic bar..."
Gluten Free Bible
"Overpriced food. Staff were okay. Portion sizes were way too..."
Ann T
"Good location, easy parking, lovely atmosphere, felt welcome instantly, choose 8 course set menu, all good, with the lovely presentation as..."
Beilin Song
"Such fresh ingredients. Stand out dishes were their ikura gunkans (very generous toppings of ikura), spicy salmon roll, veggie roll and tofu..."
Avery
"Dined at Sake Flinders Lane in one of their private dining areas. This was a set menu and the food was definitely enjoyable, fresh and delectable. My..."
Olivia B
"A oldie but a goodie. Good service, great food and a good drink list. Hard not to love it. The sushi was done well and the chicken with mushroom and..."
Finger Lickin
"3.5/5 The ambience here is very intimate, dimly lot however I really appreciated the excellent lighting for food photos >__< Really enjoyed..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere, specially the downstair bar, the food was nice but nothing very special, absolutely love their Japanese whiskey selection, the..."
FoodieInMel
"booked the table for my fiance birthday. the foods were tasty and didn't have to wait long. I love the popcorn prawn there. barramundi for the main..."
Hannah Le
"Great CBD location in Flinders Lane. Walking distance from Sofitel and Hyatt Hotels. The atmosphere was great with great service. The food was..."
Paul J Fisher
"Sake, through their innovative Japanese culture, they bring to life incredibly delicious and fresh dishes. Not only is the food out of this world and..."
Eatdrinkmelbs
"Love going there, in my opinion best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Every time we leave happy, only sometimes you wait for the main meal bit..."
Ana Jedvaj
"Went there on a Saturday for lunch for two. Table was available straight away. Love the food here and great ambience. Would def go back again...."
Nethmi Perera
"Chose the Une No Hana set menu and added agedashi tofu - not because there wasn’t enough food but because you can’t really go wrong with tofu!..."
Milla Vanilla
"I’ve tried Saké Restaurant and Bar in Sydney and tbh it’s a lot more popular than it is here. When you first walk in, you get a taste..."
Angela Eats
"The best sashimi we have ever had in the WORLD, full stop. Having been to Japan and tried some of the freshest sushi in the world, as well as heavily..."
Kevin & Emily
"Have been a few times now and not much to be said apart from quality food, great service and nice ambience. Would highly recommend the short rib and..."
KT
"Came on a 50% Dimmi booking and definitely would say the quality of food was a class above the standard Japanese fare. We had the chef’s omakase..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Good quality Japanese dishes!We ordered to share:-the salmon belly and King fish sashimi - soft, refreshing and beautiful.-spider..."
Hangrry P
"Such a great place to hang out with friends or even have a romantic dinner for two. Staff were very friendly, and atmosphere here is..."
EatorTreat
"A modern, fancy Japanese restaurant quietly located along Flinders Lane. We had wanted to try this place for a long time, and after seeing their 50%..."
Stelly
"Beautiful place to savour Japanese cuisine at its finest. It’s on the pricey side but the food is fresh and delicious. Staff are extremely friendly..."
Kris L
"This place was some experience. Came through dimmi’s 50% off food and so glad I had that offer. The food and drinks are definitely super..."
Divya Sharma
"LIT!: we ordered the 8 courses feed me menu. The sashimi dishes were very fresh and the cooked kingfish melted in my mouth. Of the 8 courses (which..."
Jennitals
"Dined on a 50% off food deal from dimmi. Menu is designed to be shared. We ordered the edamame, popcorn shrimp, prawn dumpling, vege tempura, pork..."
I Love Food
"Located in the popular Flinders Lane is a spacious, trending Modern Japanese restaurant. We came on the 50% deal for food so we were able to try a..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Second time here and just as good. Pricy for the servings but good quality contemporary Japanese. The sashimi and ceviche were delicious and the..."
Jo
"Stumbled upon this beautiful restaurant on a Saturday night without a booking and cannot believe the service we were given. Super friendly staff and..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Been a returning customer since my 1st visit, the food is amazing and the food quality are consistent. Took my friend here to celebrate her bday..."
～Happy Neko~
"Really good food, well prepared and served quickly with excellent service. We loved the new style salmon sashimi, the Tuna tartare, the chicken Kara..."
Hungry Tum
"Went here for their all you can eat sushi!! For only $20 this promotion was definitely worth waiting in line for! The sushi was very nice (not..."
Melissa Phu
"The location and presentation is excellent - we sat downstairs which is a little dark and dull, but overall comfortable - good spread between tables..."
Jamin65
"Dined at Sake last Friday for lunch, we did the 6 course chef’s menu and every dish was done beautifully. My favourite was the popcorn prawn dish..."
Le Cat & Kate
"Highly, highly recommend. I love Japanese food, and this would have to be one of my favourite restaurants. Took my picky friend for her 21st..."
Kieu Luong
"Staff & Manager very friendly & helpful when explaining the dishes.Nice warm and intimate atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very stylish..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"Particularly stylish, understated, yet not overtly Japenois, with cool tunes and subliminal black everything. Waitstaff are 10/10. Not your average..."
Peter White
"I had a chef menu in 7 courses today. It comes with sushi and sashimi, Wagyu dumpling, lamb and brocolini, beef, baramundi, and strawberry cheese..."
Khorry Sila
"The restaurant was relatively empty when we dined. The fish was nice but didn’t really blow me away. The drinks were good but the service was..."
Unravelled
"Food: $110 degustation with matching alcohol. 3.5Interior: comforting and not too noisy. 3.5Service: Decent service but wasn’t their best..."
Courtney Kim
"First time visiting and ordered a few dishes to share. Everything was delicious with favourites being the tuna and avocado salad, crab sushi and..."
Lily Rose
"Have been here a couple of times with small groups. Got a number of dishes to share - everything was absolutely delicious.Definitely in my..."
Laura
"This is my second time here and my experience was even better than the first. I celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here yesterday with a group of..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"One of many quality eateries on Flinders lane, Sake is a venue with friendly staff and quality food. I particularly liked the snapper sashimi with..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"Was a bit disappointed with the experience. We opted for the omakase and nothing really stood out besides the tacos and the dessert. Everything else..."
Hungry Ham
"Came here for dinner with my boyfriend and his siblings. We ordered the Chef's Classic set menu, however since a few of us weren't too keen on sea..."
Pauline Anne Azarcon
"First off, I really appreciate how unlike most restaurants in Flinders Lane, you can book this place! Great peace of mind when especially on the..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Ambience: 4/5Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: Yes Second time back at this restaurant. The first time, we had a..."
AllyBelly
"4 of us came here dinner and we had a booking. We decided to try the chef's classic menu. Food was good and well presented. The service was friendly..."
LittleM
"We hit up Sake with a 9pm booking strategically trying to stretch out time due to an 11.15pm movie. To kill time between work and dinner we headed to..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Have dined here on many occasions and have always been satisfied with the food. Really enjoyed freshness of the scampi and grilled baby octopus...."
Prudence
"If you love sushi and seafood this is one of the places you have to try at least once in your life. For starters we ordered oysters, it was so fresh..."
H
"Hard to rate cos we had a lot of sashimi and it ends up tasting the same.. let me start by saying I loved the kingfish sashimi with soy based..."
Teriliciousss
"A big of a different vibe to the Southbank location but equally as good. This has more of a bar vibe, with more relaxed dining downstairs. Sushi and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"From the moment I stepped in the door, there was fantastic service right to the very end.. It started off with 1 wait staff, then 2 then 3. I'm not..."
Fiona Le
"Had been planning a visit to Sake for a while as I work just around the corner. I decided today would be the day I sampled some of their fare. Lunch..."
SpaghettiCarrot
"Empty restaurant not far from the infamous Chinchin and all of the sushi was tasty and in good quality.i recomend the grilled octopus it is spicy but..."
Rizkisari Maharani
"The best and the greatest. One of the best Japanese in Melbourne. Absolutely love this place, the food is exquisite, the ambience is fabulous and..."
Hungry Brunette
"Food was really good all dishes under sake classics were amazing and had perfect flavour. The only dish that didn't hit the spot was the beef tataki...."
Food Lover
"I remember when I first heard Sake was opening up in Melbourne. Shaun Presland, who trained in the art of sushi in Japan and worked there for 15..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"A nice selection of Japanese staples and unique dishes. The sushi is decent but rather pricey. I mainly come here for the view and..."
AlmostHangry
"Came here because the restaurant we booked couldnt accomodate the prams. What a delight it was. The food was fantastic, the duck is a must. The..."
Foodme
"Refined, interesting. Servings are small - should one be surprised for Japanese food? Jalapeño kingfish the highlight, as were the pickles..."
Neo
"A great atomosphere on first impressions because all the wait and kitchen staff yell out a welcome message in Japanese as you walk in! Seating is..."
Linda Nguyen
"Popped in for a quick bite to eat after a post New Year shop! wonderful staff - friendly and helpful. Loved the softs shell crab tempura served..."
Melissa Troy
"love this restaurant! Staff were friendly, food was delicious. We ordered duck breast and pork belly, really nice! Will come back next..."
May
"Nice and quiet environment for dinner. Food is not bad, fresh sashimi and nice king brown mushroom and duck katsu. Quite happy with the dining..."
FooDori
"The food here was delicious especially the chicken boa which was my favourite. The service was great and the deserts were fantastic. I've had a..."
Kelv
"Delicious meals and really great staff, we needed some recommendations for drinks and some dishes and the ones he recommended ended up to be really..."
In Rhee
"FIRST CLASS JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE CBD
Sake is an elegant Japanese restaurant with a comprehensive menu and a long wine list.
We (3 of us)..."
Ian Woodruff
"Came to Sake for a quite mid week dinner with the Mrs and ordered the set 8 course menu for a special occasion we were celebrating.
The first 4..."
Nitish Mahajan
"Love it! We had the 8-Courses chef selection menu for our anniversary. Everything is great, the food, the service, and the atmosphere. We can taste..."
Annie
"Several delicious hits at this Japanese chain. Did a set menu and would definitely recommend. Loved the chirashi salad and mushroom hot pot. The..."
Ashley Crow
"Let me tell you this Googlers, review hunters and food inspiration seekers!! For consistently excellent and innovative Japanese cuisine, there is no..."
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Finally got to visit this yum cha..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"A beautiful place to dine for lunch, yum Cha is their specialty. Delicious dumplings 🥟 and very cute pig face buns. Their were amazing pink rice..."
Lyonee Dang
"Superb service and food. Huge dumplings and tasty...."
Big Eater
"When I think of yum cha, i think of secret kitchen and their amazing spread.Love how they have such a good range of options when it comes..."
M3lissa____
"Always my fav yum cha place 💯 One of the few places which serves good yum cha 🥟 Went for dinner there once as well & it didn’t..."
Steph
"The mango mousse was so fun to eat and delicious! One of the top yum cha places I’ve been to in..."
Vi Tran
"Booked a table for their Saturday yum cha lunch and we were worried about the dining time limit, yet surprisingly we were all satisfied even before..."
Iris
"One of my go to places for yum cha in Melbourne. I love the quality of the food and the variety on..."
Facebook User
"Really good quality yum cha offering a good variety of options consistently!On New Year's Day we decided to start our 2020 right by trying..."
Kevin & Emily
"Dim Sum at @secretkitchen_au, the food is so good- I wonder why I have never been here! The only two things I didn’t like: that they kept (albeit..."
Piggyeatalot
"It’s probably one of the most clean yumcha place I’ve been in Melbourne. I wouldn’t say the food’s extremely unique or anything, but..."
Jelly9449
"I won’t be surprised if people say this is the best yumcha in the city. Always make a booking if you are having weekend yumcha at secret kitchen to..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Quite a big restaurant located on the corner of Exhibition and Little Bourke st. I came here for yum cha. The trolley service is good, and the..."
Rhonni
"My go to yumcha in the city! Love most of the dim sum selection. Suckling pig and roast goose was yum, but would not rec their Peking duck...."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Secret Kitchen is one of Melbourne most popular yumcha restaurants. They have many branches around melbourne but in my opinion, the Melbourne one is..."
Angela Eats
"If you're undecided about trying secret kitchen, please just go because you won't be disappointed. The food here is so fresh, full of flavour and..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Secret kitchen is one of our go to yum cha joints in the city.The waiters and waitress are friendly and attentive. The trolley pushers are..."
Melb_Belly
"Secret kitchen is well known for their exquisitely rich and flavorful chinese food!Last time I came here during dinner time and had a very..."
Walter
"Secret Kitchen is my favourite yumcha spot in Melbourne for many reasons. Firstly, the service is always super attentive with staff regularly pouring..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Secret Kitchen in not so much a secret among foodies who love good chinese food. This place is Huge...Really HUGE and the team of attendants is Big..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"One of my preferred yum cha place on the weekend. Must make booking as the queue can be long. Most choices are all fresh and tasty. The pork polo bun..."
Caroline
"I haven't been to Secret Kitchen in the city for so long that I almost forgot that they existed. Cue some searching when we wanted to go for yum cha..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I'll say this restaurant is the better yumcha place. The seafood is fresh and there are quite a lot of yumcha choices available. The scallop siumai..."
Chewynoms
"A little pricier than other yum cha places but damn their food is delish! Could not fault any of the dishes, and their desserts esp the salted yolk..."
Daz
"It was the last day to use our entertainment book and so glad we used it on Secret Kitchen. Their yum cha was just absolutely fresh & delicious. The..."
Melb_favs
"Definitely one if the best Yum Cha in the city. Everything that we’ve ordered were tasty. They’ve got yum cha whole day. Better to call to..."
Priscillia
"Food 4/5Service 5/5Environment 5/5The nice restaurant provides a wide range of Yun Cha. The service is good and not crowd at all...."
Paul In OZ
"Modern chinese eatery.The place is quite spacious, there are two floors, the second floor is a bit more private. The place is very well..."
ＪＯＥＬＬＥ
"Best yum cha in town! Always been my favorite place to go. I'd probably come more often if I'm not constantly on a low-carb diet. Love their steamed..."
Veronica Lin
"By far Melbourne still does the best yum chas. Melbourne's Secret Kitchen is not so secret! The queue don't lie 😁Food and service is..."
Wherefoodtakesyou
"Very glad that Secret Kitchen was open for Easter Monday yum char as we had overseas visitors. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. ..."
Wai
"Huge yumcha variety, great for family catch up on a Saturday or Sunday lunch. Food are delicious, fresh and tasty. Service can be hit and miss..."
Michi
"We came here for a nice dinner to celebrate a birthday. We have been here once before and the quality of the food is generally quite good. Whether..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Secret Kitchen had a nice selection of yum cha and mains. We’ve tried quite a few dishes; a variety of dumplings, Peking duck, green beans, fried..."
Angel Khong
"Staff: helpful except for receptionist usually quite rude if you didn’t make reservationFood: for yum cha- excellentAmbience: spacious..."
Melbourne Travel
"Rating: 4Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4.5Service: 4This has got to be best yum cha place and service I have been too...."
Munching With Mel
"Always great yum cha whenever I come here. The food is always fresh as the trolley comes by regularly The chicken feet - which is usually my..."
Vivian
"Busy yum cha place in the heart of the city, service was pretty good.. we had quite a few dishes shared amongst us, the highlight of the meal was..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"This branch is better than others. Great yum cha selection esp desserts. Gets packed easily so book in advance. Love the apple mousse dessert...well..."
Ling Yap
"Would normally come here with my family for Sunday yumcha. Many choices of dimsum and ingredients are fresh. Service on the other hand can be a hit..."
Fendi
"This secret kitchen is located in exhibition st. Very convenient location. Their yum cha are really popular so they have 3 session during lunch time..."
Daisy Duck
"I tried Secret Kitchen for lunch on a Monday. The restaurant was packed, serving Yum Cha. Really good upmarket food although I am fussy so should..."
Hungry Tum
"This is probably one of the best yum cha / dim sum restaurants you can find in Melbourne. The interior is quite modern and I noticed that the staff..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"I enjoy their yum cha a lot, such as their siu mai, cheong fun, mango pudding. Recently I tried their mixed roast platter and suckling pig and they..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"I’ve been to lots of different yumcha places before, but Secret Kitchen definitely was a different experience. Starting with their super attentive..."
Jamie
"Beautiful food and great service, very friendly staff and environment was just amazing. I can not say enough good about this place and I make sure to..."
Bradyms48
"One of the best places for yum cha / dim sum. Come during 12-2pm for the best options. One time I came after 2.45pm and there were barely any..."
The Honest Glutton
"As it was our first time here, once we sat down the waitresses were already trying to get us to order many items on the menu without us trying to..."
Eats
"It was fantastic. Food was great quality and perfect. Service was top marks. I’d recommend making a booking otherwise you’ll have to wait a..."
Dave
"First time experience at Secret Kitchen and I couldn't fault it. There was a line out the door for yum cha lunch, and staff were very efficient..."
Matthew Aitken
"This restaurant was recommended by a stranger from the street and was at the very end of the China town.
As it was after peak lunch, there were no..."
Natalie Weerasinghe
"Excellent service overall, the waiters knowledgeable and were able to answer all our questions. They even gifted my cousin some jasmine tea after she..."
Ramsey Samad
"Take you to taste of the famous and largest dim sum restaurant in Melbourne CBD
Secret Kitchen's is one of the largest restaurants with seating for..."
Wander Wider
"This place is undoubtedly great as the food is gorgeous, come in a decent portion, and its location is perfect. This place has plenty of seats which..."
Cindy C Rahardjo
"Nice Place to eat Hong Kong style and Chinese style food. Waiters are professor. But the light is not that enough, will make people easy to sleep...."
william wong
"Went for dinner there. The entree of abalone was very tender and well cooked. We also had the goose which I totally recommend. The one..."
"A must when in Melbourne - awesome food and great, quick service. Highly recommend the baked pork buns and wasabi prawns but everything I have tried..."
Tanya Ham
"It is definitely one of the best dim sum place you must try for those visiting..."
Chng Ht
"We love Tim Ho Wan! Food is delicious and service great. We are working through the menu and trying everything but our staples are the baked pork..."
Aileen Rich Nyulaszi
"Small menu but utterly delicious. Silky dumplings, juicy and flavourful fillings. The chicken rice and mushroom dish was..."
Rebecca Knapp
"We know what time to be there to avoid the crowd. Food standard as always good and we are very satisfied walking out after our meal. Best place for..."
Stef Teo
"Friendly staff, great food 10/10.. my favourite was the pork dumpling shrimp and charcoal bun! I've ordered 4 kinds of dishes and ate it by myself!!..."
Ronah Warren
"The BBQ pork bun was a little bit dry on the inside. Not as good as the one we had in Hong Kong or Sydney store. Other dishes were good especially..."
Tran Nguyen Phung
"We went at an off peak time so we didnt have to queue. We loved it and thought it was reasonably priced. The baked pork buns and sticky rice in lotus..."
Catey Burridge
"Overall rating: 4The aroma of this Chinese Yum Cha restaurant drew us into this restaurant as the most appropriate spot to catch up with my..."
Munching With Mel
"Ordered from Eatclub app with 30% discount for takeaway.We ordered the baked bbq pork buns and crispy tofu skin with prawns.Baked..."
Tastebuddelights
"Tim Ho Wan is a great place for a snack or light meal. They didn’t used to be super veg friendly but they’ve added quite a few new options since..."
Quince And Cheese
"Tim Ho Wan doesn't have much variety on the menu, however each dish is well prepared. We ordered:Steamed prawn rollsSteamed chinese..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"The pork bun was soft and crispy simultaneously making it the perfect porky bun indeed, as was the rest of the dishes which were very nice n..."
Luke Huynh
"yummy,, good..."
BEI YE
"Craved a Cheung Fun so stumbled across this place on Zomato and decided to give it a try. I got a table that had its individual iPad for ordering,..."
Tish Tambakau
"This is the first yumcha place that I have found steamed rolls. Definitely back for those. We ordered too much and ended up having..."
Usagi
"This place is basically all day yum-cha, which already gives it an upper hand over other restaurants, as there is no other restaurant like it. The..."
Thunder8621
"Bbq pork bun and the salted egg bun are the stars, this place absolutely is a flavour..."
Fraser
"A great place for Chinese lovers! I enjoyed their dumplings and noodles the most!! A fine place for a get-together with family and..."
Thomas Carlson
"Stopped by here for lunch, quite busy for a non-peak time. Menu has small variety however their dishes were delicious and came out very quickly...."
Kayla Nguyen
"Great location... queue moved quickly, good service, yum cha awesome. Also tried this restaurant in Central Hong Kong and loved it... my favourite is..."
Paul J Fisher
"You need to early for the lunch crowd rush. A long time but the efficient operation means no long wait time.Respect to good quality and..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"It's been a little while since the opening of Master of Dim Sum, Chef Mak Kwai Pui's first Melbourne restaurant, Tim Ho Wan. And the crowds are still..."
Gastrology
"Taste great even though it is a commercialized Cantonese restaurant. A little bit crowd, and table is too small for lot of dishes. It is in CBD,..."
Joey Zhang
"Absolutely AMAZING pork buns and I would definitely say its a MUST HAVE! They are so delicious in every single aspect. The filling itself is..."
Jianne Yong
"Good quality classic dim sum, with flavors almost similar to the one in HK. Although they don’t have a wide selection of dim sum as compared to..."
Cheryl
"Overall, these dishes are very delicious. Tim Ho Wan uses the same soy sauce (I assume) for vermicelli roll with prawns and poached fresh..."
Uyen’s Eat And Play Notebook
"We enjoyed our lunch here. There was a line but it didn’t take us long to get seated. It was a family friendly place. The rice with mushroom,..."
Sheena Sasi Kumar
"Very attentive, efficient and pleasant service. Menu is tight and doesn’t offer everything under the sun like other yum cha places. But this is..."
TwinSpark
"I was excited to try Tim Ho Wan obviously because I wanted to have a Michelin star experience! The usual dim sum food- har gow, siu mai, chicken..."
Rebecca Ly
"WOW SO GLAD WE TRIED THIS PLACE!Always so busy and packed, we were worried we would not get a seat. However, the moment we walked in we were..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"Great yum cha style eatery with a really focused menu that helps steer you away from the gluttonous pitfall of traditional yum cha: ordering the..."
Alex Whitney
"Stumbled across this shopping. Seated straight away which was great.Wrote our own order and selected our food which was new but..."
Cass Eats
"😱😱😱😱😱ABSOLUTELY SHOOK 😱😱😱😱😱Okay so I usually eat Yum Cha at your good ol’ golden dragon/ gold leaf..."
ALICE ⚡️
"I love the yum Cha at this restaurant and will always go there if I were in the city. Staffs there are very efficient and will always direct you a..."
Noble Foodie
"Great yum cha. There is always a line whenever I go but it’s quick and seated fast. The menu items are less than other yum cha places but the food..."
Eves
"The first time I visited this restaurant was in Hong Kong at its 1st tiny original restaurant. I was so excited to hear the news that they were..."
SuziEats
"Have been here serval times, good for breakfast and dinner, fair price, quick and nice service. Good quality of the foods. Nice to try their new menu..."
Cheryllsun
"Great place for quick Hong Kong street food that still taste authentic, located in convenient location. Have been here multiple times on different..."
Sam C
"My favourite yumcha place. Everything here is delicious. Always have great meals every visit. Service is efficient too. It is also a bonus that you..."
Michi
"Came here for the first time. Service was quick. You have to order by selecting your options on a piece of paper, which is handed to the waiter and..."
Ptle
"Breakfast yum cha, excellent favour. Fry tofu soft inside, sashimi ball running and sandy salty egg yolk, carrot cake soft and full of favour. Price..."
Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.
"Tim Ho Wan has good quality dim sum. I remember visiting in the past and not impressed but recently returned and the food was so good. I finally..."
Hungry Koala
"Simple menu just got awesome taste, must have the signature dish-cha siu bao, there are a few other yum cha places have similar cha siu bao, but it's..."
Fiona Chen
"Best BBQ Pork Bun! The bbq pork bun was crispy and flavourful. The pork was sweet enough, not too sweet. I could finish all three for myself! The..."
Makan2Melbourne
"A very well known dim sum place on Bourke St. Most of the time you need to queue to get seat but it can be really fast. The place is huge and they..."
Eatwithbonny
"I had-BBQ puff really really good the pastry sweet and buttery-Egg tart they were okay the egg was jiggly -Pig liver rice roll things..."
Eatjin
"Been here both in person and have had it delivered a couple of times. Their congee is my staple food for days when I'm not feeling so great. The beef..."
Wandering Ella
"Not sure if this is a Michelin star place but it is my fave place for dumplings and buns. The pork bun is delicious and pork siumai is a must order...."
Sammy
"I can not speak highly of them.The pork buns is the highlight of our meal.We ordereed the prawn dumplings - prawn very fresh and..."
Sally Sally
"I really liked this place. The menu, cost, location, staff and obviously the food. Food was very fresh and delicious. Would love to visit again and..."
Vaani Gupta
"This place always been very busy day & night.Went here for lunch with my older brother from US & mom.We ordered the conge, pork buns, pork..."
Hon
"Some people might disagree with me on this but I’m gonna say that Tim Ho Wan are one of the better Yum cha joints in Melbourne. Despite their..."
Cindy Tran
"Fantastic. Been to other overseas and this one is up there with the best. The pork buns are outstanding but so is everything on the menu. A place to..."
NZ/AU
"The bbq pork bun is the bomb diggity, it is so delicious. Service is good as well and the place is clean. Food came out in no time which is a bonus..."
Fendi
"Very very best yumcha! I love all food here and been there many many times but never got disappointed ! Perfect location and quality food here!..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Good dumpling place... almost all dumplings are yummy... prawn dumpling, beef ball with beancurd skin, golden tofu, Vermicelli roll are all..."
Diena
"No queue when we visited on a Sunday at about 6.15pm. Orders were taken quickly and food came out one after another, piping hot. Food quality is same..."
Michreviews
"A dim sum place that specialises in very specific dishes, which makes the quality and taste of their food very good. It is a bit pricey but their..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Overall is excellent experience, great place to having bunch.
Foods are great as it should be, however some dishes have light flavor. I recommend to..."
KK Kor
"Good cheap place to eat all day yumcha at, the bbq pork buns were really good and reminded me of Japanese melon pan. The egg tarts were also nice and..."
Judy L
"One of the best DimSum in Melbourne!! What a perfect day to have Tim Ho Wan🥟💕
First time tried their Chicken Rice!🐣 And out of my..."
Foodjourneels
"Would definitely recommend the chilli one of the best chillis i eaten. As to the food the baked bun with bbq pork is a must and the prawn and chive..."
Vitor Ten
"This was the first time my partner had a yum cha and what better way to experience it than in the famous Tim Ho Wan!
We shared quite a few dishes..."
Foodie Queen21
"I am speechless. The best BBQ Buns in my entire life so far. Salt and sweet blended so well in your mouth. Chicken feet and radish cake was also good..."
"A big group gathering of 8 people for a dumpling feast at Din Tai Fung. Overall service was okay, food was good. Felt that some items were a bit..."
AngeLuvFood8
"The restaurant is located in the Emporium and occupies half of its fourth floor. It is comparable to other Chinese restaurants in terms of quality,..."
ARMANEATS
"Coming from Malaysia, Din Tai Fung is one of the premium restaurants we have and serves pretty decent quality food Hence, I decided to try the..."
Steph
"Ordered pork chop with spicy noodles, fried chicken chop with spicy noodles, xiao long bao, stir fried kung po chicken noodles and a pork and prawn..."
Rin
"I’m a huge fan of DTF, have been to several branches in Taipei, Singapore, China and now in Melbourne. It does not disappoint. Beautiful Xiao Long..."
Jean Ng
"One of the most delicious chilli noodles dumplings and Fried rice ever!!So many flavours with amazing textures and it was just perfect! The..."
Avathar Vishnu Venkatesh
"Friends and I went on a Friday night, it was busy but we got a seat straight away. Ordered Xiaolongbao, Liushabao, veggie fried rice with truffle,..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Food was delicious and came out fast, took a long time to get service but it is a huge restaurant and it was busy. Came with a group of 10 and we..."
Steven George
"Actual rating is really 3.5 but Zomato doesn't give that option!A team of 4, we set out to try out Din Tai today. When I lived in Singapore..."
Foodie Ahlawat
"Food were amazing and the service is extremely effective. We ordered Zha Jiang noodles and they were awesome. It probably needs more flavouring, but..."
Jelly9449
"Its Dumplings Galore at Din Tai Fung! This international chain is not a stranger to many. We would usually come here for their dumplings..."
M3lissa____
"Din Tai Fung is one of our go-to places when we are craving dumplings. Their signature Xiao Long Bao are well known for having an incredibly thin..."
JM
"Din Tai Fung is often deemed overrated but personally I love their dumplings. The XLB has a flaky texture, unlike the cheaper restaurants that are..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Went here for solo lunch during a weekend trip to Melbourne CBD. Located upstairs in the Emporium, Din Tai Fung appeared bustling and popular with..."
Quesarahsarah
"The most delicious Xiao Long Bao in Melbourne. This place is a Sunday lunch with kids kinda place, where there is something for everyone. As long as..."
Bea L
"Restaurant located upstairs from Emporium food court. We were greeted with a friendly smile and directed quickly to our table. Service quick and..."
Paul J Fisher
"A great place for your average chinese dishes includes xiao long baos, shrimp dumpling things (forgot what those are called) as well as the cha jiang..."
Walter
"Rainbow XLB, what more can I say. Every instagram foodie needs to try this. It tasted just like a normal xiao long bao but who cares, it looks so..."
Eatenbymae
"Came here for dinner and we order couple of dishes to try. Really like the xiao long bao, dumpling with the scallions sauce, and the kung pao noodle...."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"Love this place. Worth the price tag. The dishes come out quick and service is a lot better than similar restaurants. Would definitely recommend!..."
Jaypra
"Had a lovely time here, watching them make the dumplings! The Xiao Long Bao was amazing, the soupy broth was the most comforting thing. The Kung Pao..."
Siddharaj Junnarkar
"I love the xiao long bao here. Juicy and delicious.The rest of the menu is interesting and offers a decent choice.I have been here multiple..."
DeeDee
"Friendly host at front and quick efficient seating. Food was tasty and light. Very quick and great place to come for good food in a casual..."
Ben
"Delicious food!Efficient service despite it being busy as!Cheap prices!Central location!Dumplings are superb..."
PJKilpatrick
"We booked Din Tai Fung for dinner on a Sunday night as we found it on TheFork app for 50% off. Upon arrival, I was shocked by how long the queue was..."
Stelly
"Always polite and friendly. My partner and I are regulars here and honestly we are always impressed with their service. Of course sometimes they are..."
Brenda Nguyen
"Their Xiao Long Bao are to die for! Customer service is amazing as well! The only complaint I have is that their noodle dishes were a bit of a let..."
Sharella
"I cannot believe I did not take a photo of their XLB!DTF in Melbourne is quite a lot different from DTF in other countries I have been to..."
Carissa Lee
"For a reasonable budget dinner night out for two at a decent location - this place would be my suggestion.We had their rainbow dumplings..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Overall 4/5Xiao Long Bao 5/5Went for the dumplings and they delivered. Not sure I have had better xiao long bao. Nice thin skin,..."
Denny Patron
"Very busy restaurant.We arrived just after 12pm and only had to wait 5 minutes for a table for 6.Quite a good selection on offer.I had..."
Grant Sheridan
"The pork baos and the pork dumplings were simply out of this world. Juicy and full of flavour. Highly recommend. The spicy crispy chicken was..."
@_@
"It’s get very busy in this restaurant, but the queue moves reasonably quickly. The taro drink tastes amazing, I would have it again. I..."
Mish 🍔❤️
"Have been here several times with friends. Visited again this afternoon for lunch. Ordered one bowl chicken and mushrooms wontons and noodles with..."
Noble Foodie
"We dined at here at 5.30pm on a Saturday, and luckily we made a reservation, it's packed!! We ordered a chicken cutlet, a warm soymilk, pork..."
Iris
"The novelty of the giant rainbow dumpling got us!!! I came in with two hungry kids and we munched through dumplings and crumbed fried chicken with..."
YummyMummy
"Great food and great service .. hidden at emporium 4th floor . The global chain serve well prepared dishes and delicacies .About 20 min..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Had the pork dumpers, they were just perfect. Got beef with black pepper, the meat was melt in your mouth. Also had the fried chicken fillet and egg..."
Cormac
"Nice ambience. Spacious. 2nd time here. They have managed to keep their food standard reasonably. But sad to say this visit the lava salted egg yolk..."
Dimples
"Staff are friendly and to order your food you write on a piece of paper the item number of what you’d like. Only had the dumplings here and they..."
Jepps
"LEARNING SKILLS TO IMPROVE MY NOODLE PULL GAME 🍲💯💯Dinning with my foodie squad🤪🤤😝 @dintaifungaustralia. All the..."
Sweekruthi (Pretty.amazing_things)
"You cannot go wrong with the soup dumplings! The best! Fried prawn wonton are also really great. I recommend Din Tai Fung...and I highly recommend..."
Gina Tran
"Decent dumplings place with nice spacious decor. Tried their soup dumplings and wonton noodles both were great. The cold tofu dish is delicious too...."
Sammy
"I first had Din Tai Fung in Hong Kong and loved it there. There are DTFs all over the world, and no matter where you go, they will taste equally..."
Tinmans Treats
"Our most favorite restaurants to go whenever we are craving for Xiao Long Bao. Place is really big and cozy with a very neat arrangement.We..."
WillEat2Eat
"This famous restaurant that comes from Taiwan sure does pull the punches with their delicious array of fresh and skilfully made dumplings! We had a..."
Agreekable
"Located on level 4 of Emporium Melbourne, you can enter this place either directly from the outside where a lift will take you to the front of the..."
Streaky Eats
"I've been wanting to visit for so long and finally did the other day for a light dinner. The menu is different (and not as veg friendly) as I'd..."
Quince And Cheese
"The restaurant was well ordered and clean when entering. There was a nice variety of food available with the fried rice, noodle and chicken dishes..."
John Liu
"Bit overrated, i find the food quite nice but not the best food/price out there. Still nice for xiao long bao. Other food is quite plain but..."
Lanlan
"3.8The place was pretty nice and well kept, with good amount of sunlight during daytime.The staffs were pretty professional and..."
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"Cute baos are so my thing now 🐷! I have always been obsessed with Din Tai Fung's xiao long baos🥟, but seriously, their desserts and freshly..."
Platecreative
"The Xiao long baos are so good. Especially the dumpling skins. I like eating the seven gems cause it has different flavours to try. The noodles..."
Jessie Tran
"For the luv of DumplingsYum, yum, yum... Had visited this place in Malaysia and now in Melbourne... What a consistent experience......"
Vivette
"Hands down my favourite Chinese restaurant in the city. Prices are too high by about 20% though. There is not a lot of service offered in this..."
Maylene Mikaelson
"Many people prefer fried rice with chicken but I think the chicken barely has any meat and it's a bit overfried.Pork tastes better and has more..."
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This cafe is situated in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in the heart of Melbourne CBD - I loved the decor and..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"4.5 With Shannon Bennet behind the brand, we arrived at Jardin Tan with high expectations. Thankfully, we most definitely were impressed by both the..."
Penguineats
"A Vietnamese place located in the beautiful Royal botanical garden near the Shrine of Remembrance. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice,..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I was invited to Jardin Tan to try out their food, so I decided to take my kiddies, Hangry Piglet and Hangry Dumpling with me. Jardin Tan is situated..."
Piggyeatalot
"A venture from internationally-renowned Vue de monde owner and chef Shannon Bennett, Jardin Tan boasts a serene canvas of the blissful Royal Botanic..."
Gastrology
"Lovely modern Vietnamese restaurant located in front of Royal Botanical Garden entrance. The place is very spacious with indoor and outdoor seats are..."
Eatwithbonny
"Jardin Tan is a modern Vietnamese eatery situated in the beautiful Botanical Gardens. The venue is stunning, and they have plenty of indoor..."
Stelly
"Shannon Bennett's 'Jardin Tan' located in the beautiful botanical gardens whats not to love about the location. Its a gorgeous setting that suits the..."
Nay Nay
"I was invited to dine as a guest at Jardin Tan, most of my hesitation stems from the conflicting menu and previous feedback from customers. For the..."
Mustard
"This Vietnamese inspired cafe is located in the beautiful botanical gardens an easy stroll from the Shrine of Remembrance. My friend and I..."
Timinmelbourne
"A modern and cosy restaurant with a tropical forest kind of vibe. Black seats contrast the woodern tables.The vietnamese coffee is well..."
Cookielessvee
"I had my hesitation with Jardin Tan but I was blown away by my experience. We visited on a beautiful sunny morning and the light-filled space was..."
Hello. Imnikki
"(invitational)Beautiful Vietnamese eatery in the heart of Botanical Gardens.The place is really pretty, especially the outdoor areas,..."
ＪＯＥＬＬＥ
"4.5. A very pretty place set within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Jardin Tan is a vietnamese-inspired menu based on sustainability where they aim to..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Jardin Tan is a large venue in the Botanical Gardens. It offers beautiful food that suits its beautiful surrounds wonderfully. The mostly..."
Quince And Cheese
"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: Vietnamese option at botanical gardens *✅ Recommended: Lychee all..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Nestled within the botanical gardens, Jardin Tan has an enviable location. We were invited for brunch and had a lovely time. We tried a..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"love the heavenly garden environment!. courtyard is divine!.veggie or chicken pho is great .fried rice excellent. eating in or uberveats both..."
K-ATE
"Amazing- Afternoon tea Vietnamese Fusion. My sister and I attended the afternoon tea at Jardin Tan yesterday. We loved it. There was amazing quality..."
Shabon Nawabi
"Good food, great atmosphere. Warm and friendly staff. Set in the beautiful Bontanic Gardens, provides for a really good day out. Looking forward to..."
David Murray
"I recently had the best experience dining at Jardin Tan, I caught up with a group of girlfriends for a lunch date. We were greeted by a staff member..."
Jessica Ashlyn Windram
"This afternoon I had the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful organic chicken pho @JardinTan. The chicken was beautifully poached and the pho was topped..."
Jasmine Stone
"Came to Jardin Tan with my mum last week after wondering through the Royal Botanical Gardens. We were offered a table under the big fig tree in their..."
Jess McPhail
"I and my friends always hang out at Jardin Tan before/after the run. Their breakfast menu is not very wide but I like Vietnamese congee, coconut..."
Ha Hoang
"The food was amazing coupled with a warm service and prompt food despite being busy on a Sunday lunch period. Had an amazing time with my staff!..."
Mike Gomez
"A quick dinner before the Lexicon show in the gardens. It's a pretty cafe but had trouble figuring out if it was open. Once in there my friend & I..."
Nitty
"One of my favorite places to go, been here around 4 times now for afternoon tea which comes to ~ $35/person. Food is good and portions are hearty...."
Yifei W
"Great location - on the edge of the Tan track, within the Botanical Gardens. Went there with Codalicious, who is also an Asian food aficionado...."
Codaholic
"Great food, great service! Just let the staff explain you the menu and you have a great time, guaranteed! Take the bann xeo or the banana blossom..."
Tvandenende
"Absolutely love this place. I have dined here 5 or 6 times over the last few years and have no complaints. The food is always spot on. Sometimes the..."
Moetfan
"Beautiful setting in botanical gardens. Nothing better than having drinks in their garden on a beautiful day. Food is very enjoyable. Have a walk..."
MelbFood
"Just left this place and was shocked to discover its low rating on Zomato. This was one of the best lunches I’ve ever had. I wasn’t enthusiastic..."
Joe
"Loved it here. The service was attentive and the crew knowledgeable. My chicken salad was a generous spicy mound of crunch and goodness with peanuts...."
Check Please
"I came here with my friend, each one of us ordered bowl of chicken pho and it was good, love the soup base and portion that they gave except they..."
Leng Mettarikanon
"We opted to have lunch in the eatery rather than the outside kiosk. Jardin Tan has a casual vibe with a lovely garden that obviously provides some of..."
Foodinfocusz
"I can't believe how low the reviews are for this lovely cafe inside the beautiful setting of the Royal Botanical Gardens. We sat inside the courtyard..."
TheBearReview
"I have just escaped melbourne's bitter winter, and all it took was a wander through the bot gardens with a long lunch break at my disposal. This is..."
Olivia Baker
"Came here on a Sunday for the afternoon tea package for my mum's birthday. We were amazed at the amount of food we got for the cheap price of $30..."
Amy Sharma
"Had my first Vietnamese sandwhich 😍😍 i love it. Its their special dish of the day, suckling pork banh mie with rice noodles salad . An..."
Putriku
"So, full props on the choice of location.... Traipsing through the gardens on a sunny morning is pretty close to the ideal pre-prandial exercise...."
Dougie Thompson
"Atmosphere relaxing and service friendly. Unfortunately my order was mixed up. (Pork, shrimp same same right?). Serving sizes were generous and..."
Wanton Cruelty
"I would like to gratefully acknowledge the service, smiles, quality of food and the manners of all of your staff at Botanical Gardens Jardin..."
Ian Gainey
"Such a pity about the service!!! When we arrived the male waiter told us to wait at the bar for a table...even though there were plenty of tables..."
Miriam Allison
"Beautiful!! Gorgeous friendly staff, stunning setting, delicious food. There is a setting for everyone here, three outdoor areas, and one large..."
Ange Gray
"Absolutely delicious food! Everything was sooo fresh and tasty can't wait to come back. I loved how they grow their own veggies/fruits outside the..."
Michelle
"After a leisurely walk from the NGV and before visiting the Shrine Gardens opposite, we decided to dine at Jardin Tan for lunch.I didn't..."
The Tastebud
"We had the pleasure to cover a wedding here for the first time and genuinely WOW by their professionalism and hospitality. The food was delicious..."
Twenty One Studio
"Just an addition to my previous review (below). We chose Jardin Tan as our reception venue for our wedding. We had high expectations from our..."
Jessica Fortune McNaughton
"Nice spot inside the gardens.
Don't leave it too late.
Good selection of food, drinks and ice-cream when we were there.
More formal inside..."
Tony Wenz
"What a fantastic addition to the Botanical Gardens! I pre ordered a deluxe hamper and bubbly 🍾 through Luxury Escapes for my hubby on Valentines..."
Diane Crowe
"Had a really nice experience here with my boyfriend. We were celebrating my birthday and the staff went out of their way to make my day even more..."
Kiều Trinh Nguyễn
"Amazing food and cocktails and beautiful staff! Lots of vegan options and so lovely to sit outside in the herb..."
"My partner and myself stumbled upon La Notte this evening whilst we ventured out to Lygon Street. We had not checked any reviews online but were sold..."
Rochelle
"On a Friday evening not knowing where to dine we travelled from Melbourne CBD to Lygon Street, Carlton and very spontaneously came across La Notte...."
S K
"La Notte is one of many Italian options along the popular Lygon St restaurant strip. I came to dine at the restaurant with my boyfriend after a day..."
Venusaur
"Went here for dinner last night and we had a 9 course degustation meal. The entrees were very nice as well as the pasta. The lamb was probably over..."
Dills
"HI everybody!What a lovely experience to have a meal at LA NOTTE.First of all: I was late to my pre-booked table : did phone the restaurant..."
Mila
"We came to this place with a groupon voucher and we had the nine dish disgustation with wine for 2 people deal. The food was really delicious,..."
Yvy Kwan
"Have been here a few times. We have had the seafood platter a few times. Very fresh. Amazing chilli mussels. Attentive staff and a great atmosphere...."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"La Notte for me is one of the 'finds' of 2015 with superb Italian fare with front of house backing up the experience all the way. La Notte comes..."
Iceman
"I had dinner with family at this restaurant last week. It was my third visit here and I've always found the quality of the food fairly consistent...."
Ilovetoomnom
"This is a nice place for sea food platters, and desserts. friendly and attentive staff,great atmosphere, nothing's wrong with this place at..."
Roshanaksamadirad
"Excellent service and good food. Had the special penne with wild boar, spicy and great value. Good coffee and generous slice of lemon tart that was..."
Mike O'Brien
"Sitting right on the Lygon street, this Italian restaurant provides lovely service and yummy food. Booking online is easy and we feel greatly..."
Richard
"Impressed ! We went on a voucher expecting mass produced fare... We were pleasantly surprised and have to admit possibly the greatest Affogatto ever..."
Nick The Greek
"Enjoyed a beautiful dinner with my family here last night. The food was beautiful but even better was the fabulous service by the waiter Michael...."
Phillip Tse
"Came here a month ago with a group of 16. The booking was last minute but they were able to accommodate and decorate the table for the occasion. The..."
Bella
"After many Groupon disappointments this was a pleasant surprise and quality of service and food was excellent ! I am leaving here stuffed and happy..."
John Johnston
"Quality food and excellent service. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.Great atmosphere, entertaining waiters who are very helpful and informative..."
Esstenn
"The food was simple and real. My carbonara fettuccine was so creamy and full of bacon. And the fettuccine was al dente just how I like it, not too..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Best Ragu gnocchi. Fabulous melt in your mouth gnocchi with lamb Ragu and rocket salad with caramalised figs and toasted almonds. Add a drizzle of..."
Juliamary
"Great vibe with sensational food. Had dinner here last week with a group of 10. The service was attentive and friendly. The meals were hearty and..."
Deano G
"Give this restaurant a go. Very good service, nice food, attentive waiters. But unfortunately the wait time is a bit long, which is understandable..."
Stealth Fighter
"Tasty stuff. Shoe string fries were awesome... not many restaurants use them... Red was a gooddrop...Chicken was moist but on the thin side...My wife..."
Christopher Darren Power
"Fantastic food.....best garlic bread!. Bought a Groupon voucher for La Notte. Glad we did, food was fantastic and we had a friendly, funny waiter who..."
Churros
"Fantastic, Food, Service & Ambience!!. We've eaten at La Notten quite a few times over the past year with the latest visit only a week ago. After..."
Nicci Latchford
"A DEFINITE Restaurant that we will be revisiting! Service and Food absolutely outstanding!. We purchased a Groupon Voucher and used it at La Notte..."
Scottl
"Just another joint on Lygon!. Used a groupon, Entree was quite nice, Eggplant Parmigiana being the standout.Mains were Veal cooked in two ways...."
Unbearable Appetite
"Myself and friends from Perth have been to La Notte four times on trips to Melbourne. The waitress remembered us a year later which was impressive...."
Adam
"I have had the best ever restaurant experience at La Notte.Great service and best food..."
Mery
"Nice!. Came here on a groupon voucher for a seafood platter and bottle of wine. It was fresh, very tasty and just nice not too filling and the staff..."
Bumbleb33
"A good evening. We went to La Notte with a Groupon voucher and enjoyed the experience. All of the items on the seafood platter were tasty as was the..."
HB
"Good Service. Having read another review, I must say that I am fortunate that the service is friendly and good. We came with a voucher for seafood..."
Sarah G
"Not too bad.. We were not greeted by the man standing out the front, unlike all the other restaurants along Lygon Street. I smiled and said "Hi!" and..."
Lilyeatscake
"Great service!. Had the big indulgent seafood platter here last week. Everything was amazingly tasty. The mussels especially. The service was..."
Belair Foodie
"Tasty. The food was quite good. It isn't a five star restaurant - there is a kind of flow that is missing from the wait staff and the ambiance - but..."
Pink.rhapsody
"I am honestly surprised at the negative comments about this restaurant. I must say I was a little nervous about going here because of the reviews!..."
Isabel Castro
"Went with my girlfriend and proposed to her there and then. We loved the food and the..."
Lino Magnano
"Great fresh food!! Went to La Notte a few days ago for lunch, ordered the lamb shank special, one word...WOW!! Meat was fresh melted in my mouth..."
Chef101
"Reccomended. Good food & amazing service! I recommend anyone looking for a great meal to try here!!Staff are really friendly & attentive which..."
Bill
"La Notte..... AMAZING. Orde.... La Notte..... AMAZING.Ordered a seafood platter for two... Was treated to a large double table with excellent..."
Jordan
"Great food. Loved the seafood- amazingly fresh and very nicely prepared. Kid friendly - like being in an Italian family..."
Narelle Sulley
"Last night had dinner at la Notte ,I had ,seafood risotto which was awesome (it was the best risotto I ever had),my friends also liked their the food..."
Kampuchea
"Great Night Out. Went for dinner of Friday night - Great food, great service - would definitely..."
BC
"Thanks for making our night awesome. It was Tuesday night (23rd oct) , I had fish of the day (salmon) one of the best dish I ever had ,Crispy skin..."
John
"One of my favorite places for lunch when I am on a break. The restaurant is close to my work and we are often visitors with my colleagues. I love the..."
Nicholas Gurney
"Very impressed by the breadth of the menu, reasonable prices and quality of the cuisine.
The staff are very attentive and the interior is carpeted so..."
Chris Guest
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