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87/100 (959 ratings)
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"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-When it comes to dining out, I act..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Never been to the shop, though we love ordering takeaway from them, not the most authentic Taiwanese flavour for the Taiwanese sausage fried rice,..."
FoodieInMel
"Took away peko2 after hearing so much about it. Man, this place rocks! If the takeaway tastes so good, the dine in experience must be even more..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Great place for quick..."
Vesna Lombardi
"Reservation on Zomato was accepted and confirmed promptly. Came here on a Friday night; it’s a short walk from a main tram stop. The external..."
Brian Kim
"We ordered the satay fried rice with crispy honey beef, as well as their pork dumplings. I have a very low tolerance for spicy food and was able to..."
ARMANEATS
"eko Peko in an attempt to make their address less confusing have failed miserably.The correct address is 1-13 Bank Street, South Melbourne. They..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Very busy bustling eatery. Excellent food with great service. A bit squeezy and noisy but what do you expect for such a popular cafe at 1:00 pm I..."
Anthonyinoz
"Have been coming back here for the last 8 years. Their food is always consistent, tasty, and generous in portion. They get busy during peak hours so..."
Nikita Theodora
"Been here for the 2nd time since moving to Melbourne and have not been disappointed. Service is great meals come out quick and piping hot. My partner..."
Elon Solomona
"Serving staff gives good..."
Benny Yeong
"A nice Taiwanese eatery with very reasonable prices and tasty food. Highly recommend the pop chicken. The place can get quite busy though, Better to..."
Kikfoodlover
"Nice Taiwanese food and friendly service., the environment is also cute as you can see on my posted pictures. They offer real Taiwanese food. The..."
Michelle Xu
"Peko Peko is quite a nostalgic restaurant for me, it was here that I spoke to length to the Japanese Akita breeder in Sydney over the phone about..."
Ta.be.tabi
"We (4) visited this venue on a Saturday for lunch. Pleasant & helpful staff & an interesting menu. The wine list is pretty sparse, but the Chardonnay..."
Mark Chalker
"Awesome place for "pre's" food is delicious and BYO is awesome. We had a group of 10 and ordered almost eveything off the menu and everything was..."
Tuey_z
"Cheap and cheerful place with so many Yumm things. Been years!Really love their fried chicken and mince pork rice.The fried..."
Coco F
"Peko Peko has been an old favourite of mine, and it's always good to be back. One of the early pioneers of Taiwanese cuisine in Melbourne, Peko Peko..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I ordered their food from Uber. Always wanted to visit this restaurant, but haven’t get the chance of it. We had popcorn chicken which was amazing,..."
Eatwithbonny
"Lots of noise for this place made me eager to try out the food myself! Didn’t disappoint. Haven’t really particularly been to a Taiwanese..."
JustCruizing
"Peko Peko is a great place if you want to try out some typical Taiwanese cuisine. Their fried chicken is a must order as well as the taiwanese..."
FOOD TRIP
"A very different dining experience at this place. Great staff. They are very helpful. The presentation of the food is awesome and beautiful...."
Love Food
"The dishes here can be very sweet, which can be a plus or minus. For me, it was great at the start but it was quickly became too much. On the last..."
Don Djoe
"I have visited Peko Peko a few times now, we love the pop chicken and the dumplings are also very good! I think you would be safe to order..."
HangryGal
"Always a great place to come back to when I am craving for Taiwanese cuisine. It was so good that I even had my birthday celebration here! We ordered..."
Aaron Chin
"Cute little place in South Melbourne. A much loved restaurant amongst family & friends. Always accomodating if we walk in without a reservation as..."
Shak
"Great service and even greater food!We ordered the Five spice calamari, House fried rice, Ma Ma custard fried chicken and the Pop..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"I’ve been going to Peko Peko for years and it never disappoints! The service is always with a smile and the food is amazing. Try the beetroot..."
LGEMP
"Stunner across this place looking for pizza shop. Lucky we tried them.The service was extremely quick . Meals was ready in 5 min. The ..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Easily some of the best popcorn chicken, if not THE best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Also a big fan of their rice dishes, although the honey..."
Julian Danaher
"Fried chicken was yummy as was the fried rice. Everything came in the Uber eats order hot and fresh with ample cutlery and napkins. I’d order..."
Stephanie
"Friendly staff and #delicious food. Honestly really surprised with the sausage fried rice. I wasn't expecting it to taste this amazing. It was..."
Tiff Or
"Now i know why this place is so popular!I've been meaning to check out Peko Peko because its my local and it always seems packed. My..."
CoupleOFoodies
"A friend of mine recommended this place, we were running late before they close so we decided to make a call see if we can order before we pop in...."
Gabriel Schulz
"Very nice cafe, the services are friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The most important is that dishes are delicious. We ordered salted crispy..."
Sophia
"I finally tried Peko Peko after having it recommended by several Taiwanese friends and it was as good as they described it. Every dish we ordered was..."
Daisy
"Ordered the chicken fried rice from Uber eats and surprisingly really tasty as it was still piping hot and had a nice work charred flavor to it. The..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"It’s AMAZING ! I’m from Taiwan, having been looking for Taiwanese food in Melbourne for a while and none of them aren’t even close Taiwanese..."
Alta
"The best Taiwanese food in the area. Forget about parking in the city, go toward South Melbourne and enjoy free parking on weekends. Then enjoy some..."
Y Foodie
"Great neighbourhood place for a casual meal. The fried chicken is great, although a bit heavy handed with the chilli mayo. The diamond amongst the..."
Custardbun
"The big boss fried chicken ribs are delicious!! As were the pop chicken, crispy honey beef, pork addiction. Spring rolls are way too over priced for..."
Munchk1n
"I'm giving this a 5 because I've been to this place a few times and it has never done me wrong. Food is always tasty and service is friendly and..."
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
"Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and the place was bustling! Food came out super quick. Would 100% recommend the pop chicken and the Taiwan..."
Kevin
"A neighbourhood gem! This place is always busy so I recommend you book in advance, but it’s well worth the trouble. The food is simply amazing and..."
Kris L
"Great restaurant. Come here regularly with the family... great atmosphere, delicious food options and very well priced. Can also BYO. Love..."
Shaun Langdon
"Cute Taiwanese eatery in the backstreets of South Melbourne that do classics like mince pork on rice, but have modern offerings of Japanese-Taiwanese..."
Flying Forward
"The Mince Mince was great!!! with enough meat and veg, but doesn’t taste too oily.The stuff were nice. The pudding was cute but a bit tooo..."
Brook Zhang
"Best taiwanese restaurant in Melbourne! I can’t recommend it enough! Volcano spicy pop chicken was cooked to perfection with the right amount of..."
Jennie Kosasih
"Do reserve a table at this place which is very busy and efficient. What stood out for me was Mama's fried chicken which was crunchy, delicious and..."
Food For Thought
"Excellent fried chicken, even when ordered from Uber eats. Peko Peko has some of the best fried chicken that I've tasted in Melbourne.The..."
The Hand That Bites
"I had dinner with a girlfriend here recently, luckily we arrived early as we didn't have a booking and most tables were reserved.  Once we were..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Great place with tasty food that I would definitely recommend to others. We had the noodle clear soup, very tasty broth, noodles cooked to perfection..."
April_eats
"One of the oldest establishment in the South Melbourne area serving contemporary Taiwanese food. This place is always busy on the weekend so remember..."
Debby
"I can't tell whether it is authentic Taiwanese food but they are very tasty. Must try all the chef's recommended dishes. The price is a bit above..."
Vearn888
"Came here for a BFF Catch Up one day for Lunch and Peko Peko really dishes up some amazing Taiwanese food! We had the Taiwanese Fried Rice and..."
Yorkstergram
"This restaurant is a life saver within the area. It’s hard enough to find a great place to eat in this area and I’m glad that Peko Peko provides..."
Diesel
"Went there for lunch on a Saturday, was greeted by Lovely and courteous staff. Do try the stir fry vegetable and chicken pops. The dessert is out of..."
Tanya Iyer
"Peko Peko has always been one of my favourites, some times you just crave for some of those street style asian food! Had the taiwanese sausage fried..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Best fried chicken in Melbourne!! I love the Singapore noodles and the sesame broccoli. I haven’t had a bad dish here ever and have been about 10..."
Laura Baker
"Totally reasonably priced and cute little spot for both a quick lunch and a fun dinner, Peko Peko is a fave for our work lunch stops. Their pop..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Have frequented this restaurant for the past 5 years. Absolute value! Fresh produce, variety of dishes. Staff are alway accommodating and friendly...."
Diamond
"So delicious! Every dish was fresh, hot and tasty. Loved the popcorn chicken, calamari and pork dumplings! Friendly and fast service. Loved..."
Anna
"Just been there last night, the service was great and the menu was easy to understand with English/Chinese.Yeah, the Taiwanese food just..."
AuthorLinyt
"Yesterday was my second time eating Taiwanese food and I really enjoyed it!I’ve been hearing about this place from a few Taiwanese friends for..."
Mia Tua
"Sooo surprise that Melbourne has this fabulous Taiwanese cuisine, and that is why soooo many people waiting in lunch and dinner time. They..."
Carol Wu
"South Melbourne's gem. It is a small yet cozy restaurant, but the food is definitely 100! First time trying Taiwanese food and I absolutely love it..."
Tesha Lonika
"Amazing place, had some of the best friend chicken I've ever tatsed, their custard fried chicken blew my tatsebuds away, their deep fried beef was..."
Kayster007
"Had a lovely dinner here! Came in a group of 40+ and had a set menu which we really enjoyed. Highlights for us were the scallop skewers, bang bang..."
Suzanne
"Really enjoyed my experience at Peko Peko. The interior is really cute and cosy and the waitresses are friendly. The menu is a good size.The..."
Jayde
"My first impression with Peko Peko is its cute and cozy setting. Their menu is of good size with a variety of appetisers and main for you to choose..."
Mai T Tran
"I love most of all the food and dessert that I ordered, especially the matcha ice cream and black sesame#ithink. The service was good too. The price..."
Khorry Sila
"This Taiwanese-Japanese fusion restaurant was a huge surprise and I wasn't expecting it to work as well as it did. The chicken was easily my fav but..."
Nalia
"Delicious Taiwanese food in South Melbourne. We were lucky to get a table even during the week so it’s recommended to book in advance as the place..."
Rouven Grossmann
"Great Taiwanese food in Melbourne. They are always packed, so it's very wise to book online before you go there. Try all of their chef specials, they..."
Andy Setyawan
"The food was so delicious, really amazing flavours. They have a small menu, but everything is done so well. The chilli tofu was crispy and very, very..."
Jackie Brown
"How amazing and tasty foods. This small Taiwanese restaurant serves you a beautiful foods with great portions. As I live close by I could see crowds..."
Vahid Shahani
"For Just 10 box you’ll have a delicious food! While dine in Portions are big that you get full! But when I got take away the portion was really..."
Shirin Gh
"Their food is the best thing that had happened to me on this business trip. High quality, reasonably priced and delicious. Place is tidy and..."
Pleiades Nebula
"Food is delicious here! 😀 and portions are quite filling! Loved the Singapore Noodles, Mince Mince and Brocoli dumplings! A TRULY HIDDEN GEM in..."
Jano Olivera
"Really delicious Taiwanese food and amazing service, really fast even though they are so busy. Amazing place to try unique dishes but also have..."
Grace Law
Cooking Corner
84/100 (419 ratings)
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"If you love bao buns, you definitely gotta check out this cute little restaurant! 🙊🍥Dishes:🍲🍟🍔Pork belly bao buns 🥓|..."
Instahungry
"Very quiet restaurant on a Saturday night. We went here using zomato gold. Food here was amazing! It's one of those hidden gems or newer restaurants..."
Food Hunter
"Great restaurant for lunch. My favourite dishes is the Mapo Tofu, Baos and Chilli wontons. I also love coming here with colleagues and grabbing a..."
Kieu Luong
"We ordered a few baos and dumplings and shared most of the food. The chilly wonton is lovely, I enjoyed the tempura fish bao and katsu bao burger...."
Jean Ng
"Decent food at affordable prices. I quite liked the daikon croquettes which were crunchy and paired well with the green chili mayo. The soy braised..."
Daisy
"Delicious Taiwanese style dishes at a great price! Like the decor here - quite chic and cozy. Staff was pretty friendly and service also fairly..."
Kimmy_desu
"Really really nice bao buns in a chilled out comfortable space, the restaurant is very clean and food fresh.My beef noodle soup was full of..."
Nathan Galea
"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."
Daniel
"Good busy venue, sweet and sour pork rice came out quickly 🍛🍛🍛. Beef noodles taste🍜🍜🍜🍜 a lot better and topping up with the..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"this place had great service and delicious food. the szechuan wantons and baos were really well done maybe the wantons could have been a bit..."
AINA GUIDOLIN
"Modern Malaysian restaurant in CBD. Had nice dining experience on Thursday night.- grass fed steak rice ☆☆☆☆Tender steak..."
Chai
"Really good atmosphere and amazing food. The employees are extremely nice and..."
Gigi K
"Cooking corner is literally tucked in the corner of a building and serves some great food. This place is located on little Bourke street and serves..."
Thats My Food
"Went to this smart & chic looking cafe without any expectation. Ordered the $28 steak and rice, waiter didn't ask but somehow was able read my mind..."
Sousuke Higashi
"All of a sudden, I passed by a shop, and immediately there was Asian bread and Fried shrimps, the shrimps were very crisp, and the dumplings were..."
Tian Hu
"I love how this place offers a variety of small dishes. I have had alot of xiao long bao in the past but this place soup dumplings were undeniably..."
Quynh Le
"Really nice new restaurant. It’s kinda japanese style. The price is affordable and service is..."
Claire Zheng
"Went here on a groupon voucher. Great value for money. The food showcased the skill in the kitchen, but could have had more variety of protein -..."
Cam Woolcock
"I really enjoyed this meal. Lots of small dishes to be had. Started with a couple of baos - fried chicken and the panko prawn. I loved the spring..."
Gee
"Who went - 2 food loversAmbience - Pretty full for a weekday dinnerService - 5/5 - Very polite & attentive wait staffOrder -..."
Foodie Ahlawat
"Everything was so good! The braised pork rice and fried chicken bites were my favs. The place is a little hard to find, but it’s right next to the..."
Jiashi Li
"Cute hidden chinese eatery.I really like the ambiance and design of this place, minimalistic and well-kept. The staffs were also really..."
JOELLE
"This small casual eats restaurant blew our mind with super tasty food, gorgeous presentation and friendly staff. The Szechuan dumpling:..."
KEL
"Relaxing ambiance with cozy sitting place. Found this nice place through Zomato Gold which offers two for one complimentary food. Pretty good deal..."
Tiffany Lee
"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered!FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food..."
Jianne Yong
"At first, I wouldn’t know if this place was existed until my friend brought me here. This place has a nice ambiance, cozy and comfortable sitting..."
Hungrytummy
"This place changed their menu since we last came here. But they still have excellent food and great service, would definitely come back here and eat..."
Cytdavid1993
"After visiting Holey Moley down the road we were looking for somewhere for dinner. Totally unplanned and no reservation. We were knocked by one place..."
Nay Nay
"Been to this place quite a few times already and every time has been a great experience! From the friendly staff to the neat modern decor, but best..."
Lisa
"Amazing food, amazing service and consistent quality every time! Have been here three times now and have yet to be disappointed. Easily 5..."
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"Food 5/5 ⭐️🐷 The best Taiwanese style braised pork bao in Melbourne. I was told that the chef prepares all the ingredients by hands, from..."
Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻
"Delicious! Omg, the Bao, daaaaamn gurl!! Everything else was so yummy, pop chicken, sweet and sour pork. Fresh, perfect flavours. Do yourself a..."
Jai Luke
"As a vegan it’s often difficult to get a variety of really great food options, and Cooking Corner has so many tasty options! Staff were really..."
AE08
"Found this thru EatClub which offered a 40% discount on the total bill.. we ordered braised pork rice, Dan Dan noodle, fried chicken bite, braised..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"UPDATED: Nov 2019Went to try their prawn bao burger and was definitely a delightful snack! Bao was soft and fluffy, the prawn tempura was nicely..."
Tifa Cheung
"We found this eatery through EatClub App for 40% off. As the name suggests, it’s located just on the corner of Little Bourke and Crombie Lane...."
Stelly
"4.5/5 This is a great Chinese casual restaurant in Little Bourke Street (west end). I really like bao buns so when I heard about this..."
Timinmelbourne
"Such a nice and comfy place. At first we thought the portion’s gonna be small by looking at the price, but the size of their food is actually not..."
Richard Alexander
"This restaurant serves up various Chinese dishes, most of which are classified as Taiwanese. They do various small plates which are ideal for sharing..."
Mustard
"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: small baos and comfort food *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the tiny fried..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Wow!! I was so impressed with this place. Chinese tapas done right!! The baos were just perfect and I particularly loved the slight grilled touch...."
Linda
"Beautiful interiors! We had the classic bao and the daikon bao. Both were delicious. Highlight was the fluffy and soft bao. The dessert is a nice..."
Ruby M
"Sooo yummy, big tick from me on staff,food and price! Ordered the Sichuan spicy wonton that were very tasty and just enough of a kick, the classic..."
Bonkers
"I recommend trying the soy braised pork rice! It was really good. The mapo tofu rice was average. The ambience is nice and staffs were very very..."
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"We were on our way out for lunch elsewhere... but couldn’t walk past... this inviting new place has an enticing menu and inviting interior. Two of..."
YummyMummy
"I really enjoyed the experience eating in this place. From the moment taking my order in paper and during the billing.The bun was so nice..."
Rafael Quevedo
"Located in one of the corners of Little Bourke Street, this place is a hidden gem when it comes to Asian food. In here you will find joy, peace and..."
Sreerag Nampoothiri K
"I LOVE THE PLACE, FOOD AND STAFF. Be mindful the soy braised pork rice is quite a small serve hence the price ($9). The eggs in all of the dishes..."
Dominique Nadya
"Authentic flavours, affordable price with generous portion. Nice ambience although when it’s packed with people, it can be a bit noisy. For a..."
Shereen CL Tan
"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."
Daniel Masters
"I would recommend trying the food here. The portions are perfect for sharing and the price doesn’t hurt your wallet. The food itself is delicious,..."
Paul Atoka
"Really cozy place for chit-chat and dining. The food tastes good overall. My recommended dishes are the braised pork belly rice and cumin lamb..."
Arvin Wiyono
"The food is soo good. The fried chicken bites are delicious! The baos are so yummy and fluffy. We tried the pork belly bao, and the grilled pork..."
Tiff C
"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered! FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food being :-..."
Ji Anne Yong
Mr Huang Jin
81/100 (1021 ratings)
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"This is one of those Melbourne's "hidden" treasures. Nice environment, great customer service, and food: just delicious. I had a smoked salmon fried..."
Joao Paulo Coutinho
"Love this local of mine. Hard to explore the menu when you get such great favourites so early in the experience. But I'm..."
Alister Bayston
"Great food, the dumplings are delish, the staff are nice and it's all well..."
Luke Kay
"Absolutely fabulous, spare ribs devine, special pork dumplings with chilli devine and the taiwanese beef curry.., guess what.,...."
Sarah Scoops Cooper
"My fav place for dumplings. The TFC is divine, we always get a second..."
Kate Fairhurst
"The service was excellent the waitress deserves more money� and the food was delicious, will return on our next visit to..."
Leeanne Worthington
"Excellent food and great service. Dumplings were..."
Justin Turvey
"Best Dumplings ever. Great little..."
Amanda Storr
"Amazing food! Definitely come here if you're in..."
Rebecca Farmiloe
"Do yourself a favor get amongst it. We had pork wontons and spring rolls. Will be coming back..."
Mick Creed
"You have to try the..."
Lachlan Aldridge
"How about some Taiwanese Tapas? If i’m not mistaken, Huang Jin, means gold.. and parts were surely gold! A colleague introduced me to Mr. Huang Jin..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Real find for us, in an area not renown for Asian eats. Had vego Singapore noodles and dumplings. Tasty, with a light touch in the preparation. Will..."
Hooray4bread
"This is a nice small place near me! I'm surprised this place is hidden away in a quiet street because if it's in the CBD Central it will be so..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"I'm surprised this place is hidden away in a quiet street because if it's in the CBD Central it will be so popular!The xiao long baos are..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Decent quality food at affordable prices. Fried chicken, dumplings, satay skewers and gua bao were all really yummy. The xiaolongbao was..."
Daisy
"Mr Huang Jin in Melbourne CBD. It is a boutique dumpling house serving the xiaolongbao and other steam and fried dumplings. I don’t think it is..."
Steven Gu
"Small place that is almost always packed. Their chilli dimsum is unmatched and difficult to not obssess over. Small menu with a bit of the mainstream..."
Tarana Inamdar
"So grateful to find this hidden gem near Southern Cross Station. Lovely juicy xiao long bao, tasty pan fried dumplings, stir fried vegetarian noodle..."
Ang L
"Hands down best dumplings I have had in Melbourne! It’s a place where you can actually sit down and enjoy your meal, rather than the ‘get ‘em..."
Aspin Campbell
"Used to work in the same building so it’s always one of my lunch options. Came back recently, it still tasted the same - one of the quality lunch..."
Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.
"Beautiful service starting with an invitation to come out of the cold while perusing the menu outside. Then there were the dumplings! So delicate..."
Eabanjb
"I loooove XLB. Xiao long bao are those freaking tasty soup dumplings. Delicious pockets of goodness. Soooo my hotel in Melbourne CBD was evacuated..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"Lovely little place with great flavours.The fried rice that we ordered was not oily and was simply delicious.The dumplings/wonton was..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"This place is one where you walk in and fell in live such great decor and super friendly staff. Food is always fresh and cook perfectly. Dumpling is..."
Foodielover
"This restaurant was a lovely surprise that we happened upon because we were going to a comedy show in the area. All the dumplings that we chose were..."
Steph Giles
"This place was delicious!!! I had the pork laksa dumpling and I’ve never had anything quite like it! The duck spring roll was also delicious! The..."
CCC
"All ways good to eat at a place that speciality is one thing , and they do dumplings so well. I have eaten here a number of times and all the..."
Bsull
"Mr Huang Jin is noticeably more expensive than any other dumpling restaurant I’ve ever been to, but I think it’s worth it! Not only is it clean..."
Jesskaar
"The laksa xiao long bao was what drew me here. But the chilli wontons were the ones that made me stay.The laksa xlb is definitely a cool..."
Turtle 🐢
"The food here is delicious and authentic at reasonable prices. The authentic was such that some of dishes brought back memories of me being 8 years..."
ZZQ
"I was not expecting the food to be so delicious! The dumplings were juicy and well balanced. I enjoyed the prawn fried rice with the deep fried..."
Hangry Horace
"This place is my Favourite i love coming here and recommend it to everyone! The food is brilliant as is the amazing service! Thanks team you are the..."
Ash.hill21
"Quaint, minimalist designed space with good Taiwanese dumplings, but constrained in every direction ......They used to be in a bigger place..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"The west end of the city is relatively starved of restaurants. However huang jing is a great dumpling restaurant not only for this part of town but..."
Stan
"Always good! Staff are always friendly too! Mainly get takeaway but eating in is quite pleasant too. Great quick and easy midweek meal. Definitely..."
Pd
"DO: The XLB, chilli won ton, TFC and brown fried rice. DON'T: Forget to try their many versions of XLB. Fav was the laksa XLB. Delish...."
David Food Leasing
"Fantastic little hidden gem! If I lived in Melbourne I'd be here every week. Fabulous food, service and venue, and great value. Don't use the Zomato..."
Annabelle
"Excellent food and services! The food there is very delicate and good. And for my taste, the chief really made Taiwanese food and dumplings even..."
Cindy
"Very yummy food, love the fact that they have brown rice fred rice, and it tasted exceptional. The pork rib was fingers licking good. The viniger has..."
Coco F
"Tried this place for lunch and really liked it. Its cosy, the staff is very friendly and the food is fresh. light and tasty. There was nothing greasy..."
Hungry Brunette
"Found this little place in an alleyway and we were pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken and lemongrass dumplings which were probably the best..."
Soul Sista
" A small modern Taiwanese laneway eatery. Thoughts were clearly well put into the food presentation.The laksa xiao long bao was an..."
The Epicurean
"I would suggest one of the best restaurants for serving dumplings. Not to mention other great dishes. Service is attentive but not overbearing. A..."
Diffa300
"Food excellent, generous portions. Small place, best for couples. The laksa soup dumplings were beautiful and the steamed bun with pork was..."
Justine Ward
"Really nice cozy gems for Taiwaniess small eats. Xiao Long Bao and spicy wonton, grilled Chicken skewers and beef buns are all taste quite nice...."
Yolanda Wong
"A hidden delight! Stunning dumplings. A worthy Xiao long bao and always pay attention to the specials. Don't leave without having their TFC..."
Miss Gibby
"Summary Review: Probably has one of the best dumplings I’ve ever had. There is a quite unique taste to all their traditional Taiwanese dishes, &..."
Mz_J
"Love this place. The best chilli pork Xiao Long Bao around and the chilli pork & prawn dumplings are equally delicious. We've eaten here many times &..."
Bea L
"Exceptional dumplings... All the previous reviews of the soup dumplings are spot on. Wonderful authenticity of a true broth. A little surprise that I..."
Simone Di Sisto
"I Have worked on King st for over 20 years and I am so happy to finally get quality food. I have tried nearly everything on the menuand..."
Lisa Bas
"Wontons in chilli sauce! So delicious!! A noodle dish with seafood was pretty average. Sad they don't take bookings for lunch but they do for..."
Eun Lim
"It’s a little street at the corner of town that I don’t usually find myself in but if you do ever venture down Katherine Place you’ll find a..."
FoodieAboutTown
"With chefs from Din Tai Fung, the legendary Taipei-based global chain, it is not surprising that Mr Huang Jin has rapidly gained a cult following...."
Gastrology
"Excellent food and should have a queue to get in - Much better quality than most dumpling places and more variety on the menu. I've been several..."
F&K
"Another tapas place with a different type of cuisine. I didn't know much about the Taiwanese tapas but what a surprise!I had been told this..."
CraveForFood
"I highly recommend this place , the food is exemplary . Their steamed prawn and pork wontons are seriously delicious .  They hand make the dumplings..."
Justin
"Nice but a tad expensive for what it is. Especially when you can see so much pre made and reheated. Tasted nice enough but $45 a head for a few..."
Stephen Raphael
"This eatery has a weird feel about it, it wasnt busy when we dined here and having the bar/ and service area open to the dining room give a strange..."
Good Food Guy
"Mr Huang Jin is kind of a modern fusion take on a dumpling restaurant, with a casual sophisticated ambiance. The starter soup that came free was too..."
Julycheee
"Love the new location in Katherine Place, if you are fans of dumplings you will be in for a treat as their are many different yummy varieties on..."
Melbourne Foodie
"With chefs from Din Tai Fung, the legendary Taipei-based global chain, it is not surprising that Mr Huang Jin has rapidly gained a cult following...."
Gastrology
"Hidden gem. Very delicate dumplings, in a fusion setting. Loved the chilli xiao long baos - what a subtle twist. Very attentive waitstaff. Overall a..."
Meeateor
"Anyone who’s ever lined up for xiao long bao would agree that additions to the Melbourne dumpling scene are usually not a bad thing. Set in..."
The Food Society
"Love this hip and fusion place. The curry laksa Xiao Lung Bao impressed me the most. It's interesting. I will also recommend to try their pork spare..."
Melbournespoon
"This place is great! No wonder I've been there for dinner 4 times in the last couple of weeks.Service is attentive, food is yummy. The last time..."
Sierra
"Just saw the waiter tip white wine from a glass back into the bottle.Shame cos the food is great (can't emphasise that enough). New location..."
Jerry
"Some of the best dumplings have been had here! Great patient and friendly staff, cute and quirky atmosphere nestled in a budding location. ..."
Vivien
"The dumplings selection is good.  The Xiao Long Baos are the best in town.  They are delicate and flavoursome and served in the right..."
Victoria Ng
"...we had a pan-fried pork dumpling (8pc: $17). The skin was thin and crispy and the filling was juicy. It stole my heart as I kept ordering this..."
Nona Tukang Makan
" Clean, quiet asian flavours. Want a party in your mouth for a cheaper price? head somewhere..."
Melina Han
"I’d gladly bring friends to Mr Huang Jin for their xiao long bao. Perhaps I would choose a day with more temperate weather because of those glass..."
Typical Food Blog
"Definitely Recommend. The ambience wasn't great, but the service was good and the food was amazing. Very good value for..."
Robert Cartledge
"Absolutely delicious in every way. I was surprised to read the last few negative comments on here when we had a fantastic Wednesday night dinner..."
HANGRYmonster
"The food is great but the portions are really small and pricey. But recommended as the taste is really..."
Cathy
"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience at Mr Huang Jin. The staff were very welcoming and helped us out when deciding what to eat. It is tapas..."
Claire Ryan
"Ate here tonight, was absolutely amazing food! Everything we ate was delicious, my favourite was the chef special lemongrass chicken dumpling! The..."
Tom
"Best meal I have had in..."
Mimi Liu
"Crossed off item from my list!. I had long wanted to try the xiao long bao dumplings with soup inside, but we have no Taiwanese places at home. So I..."
Darlene Hildebrandt
"First things first if you want the best dumplings in Melbourne go to Hutong. This is a good alternative though if you want something different. Only..."
Birdman
"Top place. My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday dinner and I am glad he did. Many of my friends had been to this place recently and told me a..."
Clare.withers
"Amazing Dumplings!!. Fantastic variety of delicious dumplings.Great service and good wine. Highly..."
Sarah McGovern
"Yummy. We've been to this restaurant for dinner. It was not very busy (about 10 tables) but the atmosphere was very warm and staff welcoming. I have..."
Liz.clancy
"Great experience!. The place has super high ceilings and modern atmosphere. Since we only knew about the dumplings (best Xiao Long Bao I've tried),..."
Code_carved
"My favourite lunch place - for when I am loaded. This place makes the most amazing xiao long bao. The laksa xiao long bao are excellent. I also like..."
Boppy Chick
"Dumplingicious!!!. By far the best dumplings I've ever had and this place has become a once-a-week must! The ginger dumplings are divine, the chilli..."
Anna K
"I like it but it's just so expensive. I really loved everything we had there... everything was just so yum yum~ but they were all VERY..."
XC
"Great Lunch Spot. A lunch for two a couple of weeks ago. Several serves of different dumplings and all very fresh, flavorsome and good value. A..."
Mr Percival
"We did not make reservation but the staff let us in before next reservation arrival. Food taste good. We had TFC (Taiwanese Fried Chicken), Prawn..."
Shirley Chan
"A recommendation from a friend so decided to come by. Cosy place and advice to make booking during peak period. Enjoy the dumplings and tried the..."
HY Wang
"Went for the Xiao Long Bao and they definitely didn't disappoint! Also had the Emerald pork dumplings and pan fried beef dumplings which were really..."
Isabel
"Everyone at my workplace raves about these dumplings, and they don't disappoint... So full of flavour! Be warned it is bustling on a weekday lunch..."
Natasha Venizelos
"Hidden off the street, a great spot for authentic and tasty Taiwanese dishes. Perfect Xioa Long..."
Chris F
"Great food. Great services. Very friendly folk. Look forward to coming..."
Elliott Small
"Visit before heading to the airport for my flight back to Sydney. Informed the staff beforehand that we are kind of in a rush and the dishes were..."
魏鈺樺(Kira)
"Some of the best dumplings we have ever tasted, quality ingredients. Taiwanese fried chicken and chicken chop to die for, fried rice was flavourful..."
Winston Ng
New Taipei
79/100 (707 ratings)
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"Great food, great service, never have to wait for food and rarely missing ordered item. Love this place!! The quality of the food is really good and..."
ZAC
"We loved the food, especially the beef wraps were to die for! The dumplings were also amazing, But the waiter guy was rude and seemed like he didn't..."
Nindybindy17
"The greatest criticism I can level at this place is that the food was slightly slow to arrive. Other than that it was excellent. The menu is large..."
Andrew Shelton
"Great place for a cheap eat and an authentic tawainese styled meal! I love the crispy chicken here and the beef wrapped in spring onion pancake! The..."
Vivian
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: have recently come back since changing their name from new Taiwan to now new Taipei and it has also changed for the..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Dumplings! Just tried dumplings here.. and those were pan fried ones. Loved the taste.The pork pan fried dumplings are great and we are..."
Raspy Fly
"The food here is great, definitely very authentic. We had kungpo chicken on rice and popcorn chicken on rice. For $13 each , the portion is massive...."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Looking forward to hearing to Taiwan in the very near future so had to try New Taipei to see what type of food I'd be trying. I was impressed with..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Haven’t tried lots of Taiwanese food but I would say this shop is pretty good. I had tried many dishes from this store and never disappointed me...."
Eatwithbonny
"A great place for some set meals. Most of them are Taipei styled dishes, including the deep fried chicken cutlets and Taiwan sausages. Which are the..."
Key
"New Taipei has gone through several iterations but always served up a Taiwanese fare. Has it gotten better? I have no idea to be honest, visits have..."
Mustard
"Was looking for a place for a late dinner and went in after having a quick scan of the menu. The waiter was polite and the food came out very..."
Sophia Kalo
"We were hit with an unexpected craving for dumplings while shopping in the city and decided to satisfy this unsettling craving at New Taipei. We..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"food 4/5environment 3/5Service 3/5Second editionDo not order any friend dishes but the rice with pork or porke feet or..."
Paul In OZ
"Food is yummy and authentic! My children devoured the fried chicken, the dumplings are yum, especially the wonton is chilli oil (a personal..."
Viv OY
"Fast weekend lunch, chicken was fried well and did not taste oily. Seasoning for the chicken could have been more thorough and even, some pieces..."
Eleia Chan
"Friendly staffs! Exquisite noodles and pork dumplings. Very large portion, guaranteed you’ll be very full. Nice ambience and reasonable..."
Vanny
"Things I love about this place: Well lit and cozy; good customer service; quantity and quality of food is very good for what you pay for; flavourful..."
The Superscript Diner
"Chinese joint on Swanston st. (3.7⭐)Ambience: The place has two floors, a bit cramped but not uncomfortable. There are two floors, we sat..."
JOELLE
"I am not sure what others expect from this restaurant but I lived in Taiwan for 10 years and my Taiwanese wife finds the food here to be authentic..."
Aaron Blomeley
"I am surprised the rating for this place is only 3.0, i think it's worth a much higher rating.I had the Sichuan Spicy Beef la mian and panfried..."
Noodlelover54
"Compared to din tai fung. Pretty damn close.Service was quick, didn’t need to book a table and the place was clean. Would come back again for..."
Peter Lindsay
"Good Taiwanese place to enjoy comfort food. The pop fried chicken tasted pretty nice but not as crispy as I hoped for. The minced pork rice tasted..."
Ferry Gondo
"Downstairs is the way to go ....Where the action is ..... behind the glassed clear window kitchen.Surprisingly good dumplings,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Not sure why the rating is so low. I have been here twice and both the times food was good. Their dumplings are really good, very juicy. And their..."
FoodHedonist
"Real Taiwanese waitresses here with a soft Chinese Asian vibe as you eat. Food came relatively quickly,..."
Sabby
"Loved the creativity of a lot of items in the menu. There are quite a few dishes that are Chinese Taiwanese fusion that i haven't seen in any other..."
Annie Leung
"Best soupy dumplings in Melbourne!!!The crab and prawn was particularly good and none were broken when they came to the table 😍A little..."
Lizzy
"This place seems to be busy every day - service has definitely upped a notch since the last time I visited - the waiter I had was lovely polite and..."
Annie Zhou
"Popped in after an event to grab a table here. We were starving so lucky for us the service was quick. Table service and the menu had accompanying..."
Alison Read
"Came here on a busy Saturday night. There are lots of options and the kitchen and surrounds were surprisingly clean - however upstairs wasn't as..."
Amara
"One of my favorite places for Taiwanese food❤️So far everything I tried here was really good and customer service was great, down side..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Friday lunch with office folks.Ordered the Stew Lamb LaMian.It had the right amount of spice for an Indian of a cold day. The lamb welas..."
Shuman Paul
"Decided to grab some takeaway for dinner one night. We ordered XO Fried Rice, popcorn chicken, deep fried tofu, seafood dumplings, fried green beans,..."
Stelly
"This place replaced Taiwan cafe but has a similar range of dishes. Tried the Xiao long bao which has a nice juicy broth and flavoursome meat filling...."
Cookielessvee
"I was attracted to this restaurant because of the huge soup dumplings. It's definitely gimmicky and not as tasty as the original xiao long bao...."
Elonie
"First time being here with friend's We order shanghai soup dumpling that was highly recommend to those who love juicy dumpling. Other than that, we..."
Pei Yeing Foo
"The best place to go if you are craving Taiwanese food. Very flavourful and authentic. The service is quick as well! Also they have certain dishes..."
Jenny Farelli
Din Tai Fung (emporium Melbourne)
78/100 (475 ratings)
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"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..."
JOELLE
"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..."
Viet Doan
Hot Star Large Fried Chicken
77/100 (590 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Nobody does chicken like Hot Star! Be prepared for a bit of a wait though, especially during peak times. But it's certainly well worth the wait. The..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"i love the oversized chicken with plum salt! it tastes amazing! otherwise, on some days i order the spicy salt instead, and it makes the chicken..."
Mykah
"I'm becoming addicted to this chain of tasty fried chicken, and it's not difficult to see why. It's a quick and delicious snack that isn't too..."
Morgs71
"Go Big or Go Home! Love their extra large fried chicken and it is perfect for cheat meals. The portions here are amazing and is perfect for a big..."
M3lissa____
"pretty good chicken! It's really big and crunchy and flavorful!They usually have sales / promos which are worth waiting for when you don't..."
Walter
"Actually pretty nice and satisfying to eat! Have a variety of seasoning options and other options on the menu, i enjoyed it way more than i thought..."
Jessica T Nguyen
"Who can resist a fried chicken every time he or she walk past here? They smells and taste good. I love their fried squids as well. Definitely a good..."
Ramesh Maurya
"Good snack when you are craving for deep fried unhealthy food. Love their mushroom, squid and popcorn chicken. Go with the Cajun and chilli..."
Sammy
"I've been craving for Hot Star for awhile and it was as good as I remember it. Lightly battered and deep-fried it has a light crispness to it whilst..."
Mustard
"How to win a girl's heart. Step 1: Take her out to a night of jazz. Step 2: Top it off with a gigantic piece of fried chicken. Honestly, I thought I..."
Espresso&Matcha
"Take a chicken, flatten it to an inch of its life, crumb it, deep fry it, season it and serve it within 8 minutes. That's what Taiwanese Fried..."
Tinmans Treats
"Hot star chicken is known for its ridiculously oversized fried chicken that everyone in Melbourne is talking about. We have been here a few..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Hot star chicken has been pretty popular and their fried chicken are really flavourful. Crispy and salty (in a good way). It feels like there's a lot..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Magic words: FRIED CHICKEN. Does anything really get better than that? EVER?! This Chicken is also HALAL! Oversized: That..."
Sana @ MissBurberryXO
"LIT!: just lost my hot star virginity and glad to say it was better than I expected! I tried two classic oversized chicken- salt and pepper and..."
Jennitals
"Hot, crispy, tasty, salty fried chicken the size of your head. It doesn’t get much better than that! The coating is awesome and the chicken is..."
Ashleigh7713
"always make sure to get the hot-star chicken whenever you spot them because they're so sinful yet irresistibly good! the chicken is huge and i always..."
Rizka Natasya
"DO: The chicken, duh. DON'T: Forget to order some sides like fries or better yet, another chicken. TIP: Wash it down with a..."
David Food Leasing
"The Chicken is not just big, it is HUGE.  Too big? Maybe, but it is SOOOO tasty you really don't want it to end.  The top half is juicy, perfectly..."
The Whippeteers
"This is a review for the Hot Star half, as I have not tried Gong Cha. We always visit this branch of Hot Star because there are never any people..."
Julycheee
"My babes and I were shopping with her sister at a new Asian grocery store at the top of Elizabeth Street. On our way back to the car, we passed by..."
My Babes And I
"Excellent fried chicken.. Can now see why Hot Star Large Fried chicken is so popular every time I walk past. If you like hot and spicy differently..."
Duckbutter
"I see why it's mobbed. I’ve been wondering what was up with Hot Star Large Chicken ever since I saw footpath-clogging queues packed 20 people deep..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"I’m sure long-time Readers will know my love for Taiwan I go quite regularly and at least once a year I’m not sure what is it but I really like..."
DaisyNevertoosweet
"Established in 1992 by Mr. Wang in the famous Taiwanese Shilin Night Market, Hot Star is unique for several different reasons, one of which is the..."
Gastrology
"Very nice! Certainly lives up to the name "large". Chips were very good, however the wings were a bit rubbery and didn't have much..."
Hayden Walmsley
"Excellent taste. Cheap and bang for buck. Wish they kept at least one more person in their store though, it gets very busy and one person is not..."
Sharif Tousif Mustafa
"Take a chicken, flatten it to an inch of its life, crumb it, deep fry it, season it and serve it within 8 minutes. That's what Taiwanese Fried..."
TinManFromAus
"although the wait times are long, the food is worth it. salt&pepper, chicken salt, chili are the best combo as it can be a bit under seasoned so..."
Andrew Hang
Hot Star Large Fried Chicken
76/100 (161 ratings)
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"We love the hot star chicken!!! We ordered the large chicken with sweet potato fries. The chicken was delicious, we chose chicken salt as our..."
Split The Bill
"The food that you can see getting cooked right in front of your eyes, is the best type of food that you can trust on gorging on blindly and without..."
Aditi
"Always on the lookout for something new to try, this Taiwanese fried chicken caught our eye walking down Swanston Street. There are a few of these..."
Morgs71
"We grabbed a serve of chicken pop on our way to dinner after wanting to try this for a while now but not really up to the massive fried chicken as..."
Hungry Hieu
"Worth it! juicy and succulent, crispy on the outside tender on the inside, just perfect! It was so good I was biting off the bone at the bus stop..."
Kayla Wong
"... We've seen hot star many times and agreed perhaps it was a try once thing (along with the deep fried corn dog and mars bar) but never actually..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"Hot star fried chicken is always a winner for me . Situated right next to my favourite Gong Cha , you really can’t go wrong . The chicken is always..."
Vivian
"Hotstar fried chicken is always a must for a hungry night.. I always love their chicken and the batter that they coat it with.. I had their salt and..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"One of my guilty pleasures is Hot Star fried chicken. The hoards of Asian students across Melbourne's CBD lining up for Hot Star cannot be wrong!..."
Tinmans Treats
"Service was good, chicken was crispy good quality and tender. However was quite pricey but good for the occasional treat! Will come back for special..."
Lara Lia
"favourite fried chicken spot in melbournes cbdI usually get it with chilli seasoning 🤤So fresh tender and juicy I’ve also tried..."
ALICE ⚡️
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Lorna
"I've never felt so phat from a single chicken piece in my life.Proclaimed the pinnacle of Taiwanese Street food, Hot Star sees a large..."
Gaery
"Popping out of the cinema, everyone was full from popcorn and I still needed dinner! Dropped by Hot Star for a quick bite (it was already 9pm), the..."
Mustard
"Got the chilli flavoured chicken bites! They were delicious as usual, although I'd like it with a bit more spice 😉 but overall very..."
Sylv
"I love the giant-assed fried chicken chop here - it’s as big as your face, crispy, flat, juicy and the seasoning is so more-ish. It’s easy to eat..."
Willtravelforfood17
"So they claim to have the juiciest larger than life chicken shcnitzel and guess what, they are right. Before tasting it actually, I was skeptical..."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"Hot Star is famous for its Taiwanese style street food. A must try is their popular Big Bite Hot Star Chicken @ $8.50. Deep fried chicken schnitzel..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"I first tasted the original Hot Star large fried chicken in the store where it all started in Taipei a few years ago and remembered how tasty and..."
Jolene Lim
"If you want Taiwanese fried chicken served in a paper bag, this is your spot. Really delicious tiny little takeaway outlet, frequented by students...."
Jeremy K
"Walked pass this eatery and felt like to have some snacks so gave it a go. It was not the first time that I had Hot Star Fried Chicken, they always..."
Ronnielui2003
"$8.50 for ridiculously oversized fried chicken! Taiwanese Street food! Its great! Service is super fast and efficient and its freshly cooked...."
Nay Nay
"Taiwanese street food on the go. Friendly service and a few seasonings to pick from. The chicken noms are compact and worth its price. Crispy outer..."
Cookielessvee
"How much fun to get Taiwanese street food on Burke Street Melbourne?!?!Yummy. Nicely fried. Takes awhile cos they cook it fresh when you..."
The Whippeteers
"i like the taste of the chicken ! but i think it needs more longer to cook , because i like my chicken more crispy , but overall its taste good..."
Cherry Tanuwijaya
"Hot-Star is a Taiwanese fast food chain that delivers large pieces of chicken that are freshly fried, made with 100% chicken breast and not..."
Ta.be.tabi
"Hot Star Fried Chicken is a great Taiwanese street food vendor in the heart of Melbourne. They sell fried chicken, fried mushrooms and even fried..."
Max Gross
"Great fried chicken with super tasty sides. The cutlet is delicious and normally doesn’t come with too many rib bones. The sides are all great..."
Geo
"I got some chicken here, it was pretty good but not amazing. I enjoyed it but couldn’t eat the whole thing. Worth a try but I would probably get..."
Phillip Edward Ness
Golden House Chinese Restaurant
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"Really good consistent food and nice family too! We've been going there for the past few months since we live so close, the portions are huge and the..."
Wendyntang
"Extensive menu ranging from Chinese take away classics to exotic dishes like tripe in chili oil. I love their Spicy Pork Noodles and soup dumplings,..."
Marcel S.
"Great!. It's not a busy restaurant, but it's a very satisfying place. The service is nice and they'll give you the wifi if you ask for it. The first..."
J91
"Delicious, Tasty, Fresh. This place is seriously underrated. I often order from their "light meals" menu which includes a dish on rice for $10.50..."
Michcrowe
"Excellent service. Beautiful food and great range of dishes. Highly..."
Maree
"The restaurant is often empty and really has no atmosphere whatsoever but it offers good, cheap food that will satisfy. Fried pork dumplings were..."
Jo K
"Quick dinner. Was after a quick dinner with my bf, dinner was served promptly and was tasty, shredded pork dish is delicious. Light meals are the..."
Laura
"Service was really friendly and helpful. No corkage charge and delicious dumplings served with a selection of sauces & chilli oil. Very..."
Haids
"Jan Berger. We had an exceptionally lovely evening in a very basic and clean restaurant.The staff was very friendly and for a change ...in a..."
JAN
"Top. Lovely staff and a chilled atmosphere. Chinese dining as you expect it to..."
Lisa McClurg
"Friendly atmosphere and authentic Taiwanese style food. Lovely service..."
Linda Higginson
"2nd night in Melbourne and another stellar dinner. Not the most glamorous fit out but very "Authentic". Sensational Wonton soup and the boiled..."
Clinton Cowin
"Very friendly service and AMAZING!! YUMMY FOOD at such good prices! You have to go and try the Pulled pork Steam Bun Sandwich and the Blackbean..."
Jason
"Great food and good prices, quick service and friendly..."
Rodolfo Rodrigues
"Excellent service and delicious food at very reasonable price. Hidden treasure. Must try pulled prok sandwich so..."
Sophie Cline
"Fast service, classic flavours & good prices. The perfect place to take the kids on a Saturday night if you don't like crowded..."
Mares M
"Good food. Prices are ok. Always fast and friendly and I love the smell..."
Rob McFadzean