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Hawker Boys
83/100 (1086 ratings)
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"Ordered a range of items and was not disappointed. The chicken banh mi was delicious and the bread fresh. Extra points that the chicken was..."
Ms.bs
"Went here as a group of 4 on a Saturday night, we booked in advance though when we arrived there were quite a few tables free. Service was quick and..."
Teigan Price
"A favourite of mine! Since the closure of Paper boy, Hawker Boys has been my go-to. Really delicious rice paper rolls and vermicelli bowls. I have..."
H.leong
"Hawker boys on Hardware Lane. It is a nice clean modern style Vietnamese street food restaurant with good service and tasty Vietnamese roll...."
Steven Gu
"Popped in for dinner with 2 work colleagues and ordered almost all the small dishes to start with then some mains and all I can say is everything was..."
Jason Griffin
"This funky little restaurant on Hardware Lane is a great place to visit for Vietnamese food. We had the lemongrass pork belly vermicelli bowl and the..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Food - Vermicelli with crispy tofu and spring rolls - 5/5 Serving size was perfect, and the tofu was crispy the whole time even after being..."
Brian Kim
"We really enjoyed dining here. We ordered pork spring rolls, banh xeo (Vietnamese crispy pancake) and lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl. All the..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"A great little spot on hardware lane. I love this food! It’s so tasty and there is so much choice. Not too spicy, not too bland it’s always..."
Amy Flood
"Recommend the beef pho and lemon grass chicken rice, we loveeeee it ! And the price are very reasonable as well, with big portion ! Worth a try..."
Dickson Chong
"Some places are all style no substance. Other places have plenty of substance, but no style. Thankfully, Hawker Boys have both. It's a pleasant place..."
The Dear Luncher
"Hawker boys is a casual eatery on Hardware Lane boasting a fantastic menu that has a good balance of small to medium to large sharing dishes...."
Decent Feed
"Nice and snug in central CBD with a good selection of Vietnamese style dishes. Had the feed me with some friends to try the menu out, highlights were..."
Angela Fan
"Woah this is such a nice bahn mi. I recommend the Spicy Chicken. Love the double crisp coming from the bread and then the chicken. I think I found my..."
Ignatia
"Came here to find an inexpensive dinner option with good quality food and we weren’t disappointed!We ordered the “Feed me” option that..."
Mills
"Came here with my colleague for lunch and we really enjoyed the place and the food. We had the salad with spring rolls was so tasty. Well, must say..."
Hayden Alsop
"A decent little place situated on one of the most famous by-lanes of Melbourne CBD - Hardware Lane. We chose to sit outside as the weather was quite..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"For lunch it was Lemongrass Pork Belly rice bowl... Very nice, however it could have used more chilli... I will be going back to taste more of the..."
Nate
"Fresh Vietnamese, with friendly staff and quick service. The interior is minimalist and clean, but we take away more than we eat in. Love their..."
Karma Clarke
"Good engagement from staff when going to pay and loved that they split the bill for the group. The Vietnamese pancake was delicious and crispy. It..."
Chantelle Hiley
"***3.5*** The Pho is not bad. Soup is tasty. Veges looks carefully cleaned. Waitress are friendly. The soup is not as clear as Phos I had in Vietnam,..."
Liuconglong
"Body Posi Dietician was in town from Ararat, and so I set myself the mission of finding an intolerance-friendly yet suitably exciting lunch..."
Sonia Nair
"Came here with a colleague for lunch. Had the salad with spring rolls. Refreshing and tasty. Love that you can order whole coconuts to sip from...."
TriedNBested
"Amazing ambience for such a tiny restaurant that's hidden away. The best banh mi in the city with a twist.The Spicy Crumbed Chicken is..."
Masterffoooods
"Have been to Hawker Boys on many occasions. Love there soft shell crab banh mi with a coconut drink to go.  Went for dinner with mates and i..."
Jason Puy
"Went with a group of mates for dinner, loved the food and service. You have gotta try the vietnamese shaken beef OMG THE FLAVORING!!! Will be back..."
Sambat Chea
"Good place for office lunch, went there with my colleagues.Service time was reasonable and food was good.Tried chicken spicy bun. Was..."
Varun Chandwani
"had dinner here a few nights ago, luckily i made a booking - it did seem quite popular around 6. Easily located with its neon sign in hardware ln :)..."
Jade
"Great little place for a quick casual dinner with lots of dishes for groups to share (opted to go down this path as dishes were a bit pricey..."
JC
"Hawker Boys bring in both Vietnamese and Chinese tastes with a modern twist to it. Simple menu with great flavours. Excellent customer service, the..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Soft Shell Crab ‘Bun Me’ - Love the flakiness and the subtle sweetness of the bread itself. Not to mention, their soft shell crab is just simply..."
Travel Food Journal
"Rating 4.5/5Service ★★★★★Food ★★★★Ambience ★★★★ Conveniently located in the..."
Urban Muncher
"This small vietnamese restaurant tucked away on Hardware Lane is a small treasure! Not too busy on a weeknight, open and bright, the food at Hawker..."
Clarissa Whitehead
"Absolutely loved this place. The restaurant itself which is at the top of Hardware Lane is modern and clean. The food was delicious and fresh, I had..."
Hailey
"Have been here a couple times now and have been met with friendly and prompt service! Enjoyed the traditional vermicelli noodle salads which was both..."
Skliu16
"Very nice atmosphere and presentation of the food. The rice paper rolls were delicious. Friendly service too. Will be back to try some other food in..."
Honest Reviews
"Had an amazing night here at Hawker Boys. Food is wholesome, fresh, big serves and reasonably priced. Service excellent - even for those with food..."
Jania Warner
"OMG!!!!! Today, I ate the most delicious food in Melbourne!!! This food keeps coming to mind.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Char siu bbq pork, Wonton..."
Anyeonjae
"CBD workers and shoppers this place is perfect to stop for a quick and delicious feed. Skip the Emporium food court and enjoy food that is fresh and..."
Abs
"A nice little restaurant, was extremely quiet on the Friday we went so we were a little concerned! Food was flavoursome and well sized. Staff was..."
Mini Food Explorer
"Delicious food with amazing service. The street has a great vibe full of restaurants. The Wontons and Spring rolls were a hit! Highly recommended!..."
Jade&Gav
"Loved it, really nice. Great place to eat, loved the look of restaurant and enjoyed the food and so did my little girl. Lovely staff. Will visit..."
Angie Watts
"Not too shabby! Fit out is very modern and sleek. Food has a lot of my lunch time Vietnamese favorites but lacked maybe a little flavor. A quick..."
Got_2_lunch
"The Vietnamese Buggette never fails to impress regardless of where you get it from. But this place has a distinct flavor to them. Tried the..."
The Gastronaut
"Quick stop for a late lunchtime feed and we were impressed. The wontons were generously filled and were moorish with a big chili hit. The chicken bao..."
Tige
"Food was pretty good. Spring rolls and the shiitake dumplings were my favourites. We also ordered the vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken. It..."
Hangry Horace
"Great banhmi, it was spicy and the chicken was crispy. I found the bread roll was pretty unique, looks a bit carmelized on top - I know it may not..."
StepiiGM
"Delicious food, just slightly overpriced. The staff were friendly and attentive, the art on the walls was pretty cool. Seating outside would be nice..."
Gem
"Hawker Boys has been open for almost two years now and I am in love with the new additions to the menu! We ordered the feedmee option; chicken wings,..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"It was relatively quiet when we came here for dinner. We ordered the chicken vermicelli noodle salad and the prawn rice paper rolls. The noodle salad..."
LittleM
"Hawker Boys is a trendy restaurant that specialises in Vietnamese Street Food. The interior is vibrant and cheerful and the service is done with a..."
FOOD TRIP
"Excellent service and delicious food. We had the 4 dish per couple option so ended up with a great choice of dishes to enjoy as there were 4 of us...."
Lisayxxx
"This place is Vietnamese food the way mama makes at home. Simple and tasty. TRY:*any of the vermicelli salad bowls - they're all so fresh..."
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
"A little gem in Hardware Lane. Vietnamese Street Food. Highly recommend the shared plate for 2 persons. A choice of 4 dishes from the shared menu...."
Sharon Mudge
"In this state of affairs (cold weather, the falling economy, stress and mental health, job security falling ... oh I did not mean to remind you of..."
MandyToorak
"Love coming here on my lunch breaks and enjoying the space upstairs. Mi myself and my spicy crumbed chicken banh mi cooked to perfection. Highly..."
Benjamin Woods
"I like this place. A clean fresh interior without the usual Pho cliches and awful lighting that plagues most cheap Vietnamese outlets. It's situated..."
Matt
"One of those laneway gems in Melbourne. Fast quick service even when it's really busy. I always order a side of spring rolls they're..."
Bkelly
"Relatively fast service! Interior was fairly spacious and neat. The food bowls may seem slightly insufficient at first, but trust me, it will fill..."
Jean
"The old hawker boys, back at it for another innings. The old larrikins serve up another winner. Tried and tested, true as blue, a great meal and a..."
Johnny :):)
"Opening in March last year, Hawker Boys dug its roots into Hardware Lane, serving Vietnamese street food with glimpses of Chinese in the mix. It’s..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Walk pass here almost everyday. Great cosy looking vietnamese restaurant for quick bites. Very friendly and cheerful customer service! Highly..."
欣玲刘
"Great little Vietnamese spot on Melbourne's busy Hardware Lane.  Good menu options for either sitting in or takeaway lunch of dinner.  A must..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Mains: Beef Pho, Grilled Pork Belly on rice.Dessert: Vanilla fried ice cream with syrup.Lemon iced teaSetting: Modern design with..."
Rev&Kach
"Can't decide? Go the VSP, a brilliant adaptation of a Vietnamese lunch box. Everything you want from Vietnamese food, all together! A rice paper..."
Kathleen Doherty
"My go to place for Vietnamese vermicelli salad! Their lemongrass pork and chicken is amazing! The staff are super friendly and love the décor..."
Lnn
"Crispy fried tofu 'bun me' is excellent and their rice paper rolls are amazing. I order from here at least once a fortnight and sometimes a lot more...."
Sam
"Casual dining, great for a relaxed dinner and great prices too. Wonton soup was simple but delicious, nothing fancy, but exactly what I asked..."
Benjamin Harris
"Stumbled across this place for a work lunch, service is friendly and the food is tasty. Though the menu is quite straight forward and standard,..."
DumplingDoll
"I tried Hawker Boys for the first time through Uber eats. The veggie spring roll vermicelli bowl and the tofu bun was fantastic! Great portions, well..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"I haven't actually used my zomato account in years but I loved this place so much it compelled me to write a review. My boyfriend and I were..."
Anna Mathews
"Note that I haven't dined at the actual restaurant but have had the food delivered via UberEats.The vermicelli bowl with pork spring rolls,..."
The Fo0die
"I have been craving for some Vietnamese loving and this bad boy has been filling in my instafeed making me salivate over my phone. Definitely not a..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Had the lemongrass chicken on rice and a side of wonton soup. It was fresh and delicious and the meat was well-seasoned. Everything is cooked to..."
Kimmy_desu
"Wontons, spring rolls, banh mi, 48 hours marinated Cha Sui... Hawker Boys does it all and with great success. They serve authentic (MSG..."
Munching Melbourne
"The Street Eats scene in Melbourne is definitely one that won’t be dimming anytime soon. There is something about being casually transported to a..."
Trading Plates
"A tiny nice and cozy Vietnamese restaurant. Vegetarian spring roll was nice and beef and beef ball pho was good too but for some reason felt like..."
Tan T
"This was our second visit after a really long time and the experience was as good as the previous one. This place specializes in Vietnamese street..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Nice place. There were quite a number of people outside so had mine in. Nice deco with funky wall illustrations (which I loved), although the my..."
Suvankar Sen
"Very fresh beef and prawns in the beef pho and Vietnamese rolls. A hearty meal that hits the spot during winter. However, I found both dishes to be..."
H T
"My new favourite Vietnamese restaurant and go to Pho place in the CBD! I had the Saigon beef pho which was fresh, delicious and the broth was..."
Sera M
"This little restaurant is located in a small lane just off of Lonsdale Street. If you're looking to eat out during the day or the night (highly..."
Katherine Tomelty
Raramen
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"Always buzzing and been around for ages! This is where you go for some good authentic easy Chinese food . My favourite comfort food is the dumplings..."
Vivian
"This is the only place I know where you can help yourself to unlimited cups of slushies, Chinese tea and red bean soup! It's a no frills joint where..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"In love with their handmade noodles. You can always rely on them to serve a great bowl of 牛肉面. Flavour-wise, not the best out there but the..."
Kei
"Cheap and delicious. I always go there for the LanZhou La Mian, but recently the quality of the meats has declined. Most of the beef have tendons and..."
Ruth Li
"Very good.Good price for good food. Buying is simple and easy and the taste is consistent. Good for family. Very casual and friendly. Love..."
Yani204.yani204
"Everyone loves what we ordered. Service was quick. I had the Lanzhou beef ramen was delicious. The texture of the noodle was ‘bouncy’ and had..."
Caz Melb
"Amazing Xiao long bao, best I’ve ever had. Dan dan noodles are good here too. Big fan of the steamed/pan fried dumplings here as well. Service is..."
Lucky Star
"I was always wondering this place for few years and finally went. It wasn't Japanese ramen style. We had dan dan noodle and spicy pork noodle. My dan..."
Mini Mooi
"Just get Fried pork dumplings steamed Vegie dumplings and your in heaven. Dont forget to mix some soy and black vinegar for dunking!Best..."
Wetham Nojox
"Located inside Boxhill Central, we found ourselves trying out this simple Chinese eatery for the first time for dinner. There were plenty of seats..."
Been?Here
"Very fresh and always good valueI love Raramen I wish they would come back to Glen Waverley Best dumplings I have ever had I always go..."
Claire Mcintosh
"It's surprising how many people they can cram into this unappealing looking restaurant - it's sometimes not very comfortable being in there..."
Pak
"Ramen noodles and dumplings are delicious. Pay before food is serve. Free self-service drinks include hot tea, water, and slushi. Seatings can..."
Jess
"Five spiced beef, pan fried pork dumplings, and pan friend pork buns. Can't go wrong with these menu options. Service is pretty good, would like the..."
Fat Panda
"I LOVE THE PORK DUMPLINGS! I have been here over twenty times and have literally never ordered anything else. I'd highly recommend getting them fried..."
ELVEVER X
"If you don't want to read a full review but want the gist of it.....I'd go back again.-set meal with fish with tofu. comes with a nice soup..."
Bianca
"The beef noodle soup is okay and not too expensive. Plus you can get free slurpee or the usual tea. Other than that, definitely a good spot for..."
T-dawg
"We always come here for the dandan noodle, best dandan noodle ever if you don't mind the dirty kitchen. Noodle was pulled from scratch, add the spicy..."
Penelope
"Meals are tasty, cheap and quick. Ramen servings are quite large aswell, never able to finish it. I come here for their red bean pancake, very..."
Tania
"It's been so long since I last visited this restaurant. When I came for lunch it did not disappoint. The pork dumplings were a let down..."
Q_blob
"Good place for dumplings and homemade noodles.. Love the lamb noodle with soup.. but, not the beef soup noodle.. too much fat instead of the meat..."
MB
"The best place for handmade noodles, dumplings around! Pork dumplings are their best in my opinion. Good system of service that leaves no room for..."
Duncan Holland
"For starters Great Food and selection and also at an affordable price, This by far is the place to go if you want to taste some "World-class..."
Daniel Williams
"RaRamen is probably my favourite dumpling place in Box Hill. I have tried the popular ones like DC Dumpling, David & Camy and Luyang but RaRamen..."
Denny
"I love this place. My go to place for quick and cheap Chinese dishes, quality isn't spectacular but you get for what you pay for and it still tastes..."
Melbsgaleater
"Ginger and Minced Pork Noodle Soup. Very good. Not too..."
Mingo
"It's the food. Be honest - the fit out and the setting probably looked sensational about ten years ago when it was new. The service is never going to..."
Andrew Lord
"Good food, speedy service. I've lost count the number of times I've been here, it's consistently good. It's a simple system: you order your food..."
Red Jay
"Huge servings at an amazing price, with free slurpies! Come to this place often. Only downside is the tired look of the place.Would suggest..."
Con Peterson
"Be sure to choose the handmade flour noodle ramen NOT the rice noodle ( not hand made ). The vegetarian dumplings were very tasty and generous in..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"My Box Hill favourite. My fave in Box Hill. I have always been happy with the food.Service can be a bit haphazard, but it is Box Hill after..."
Mat Johnson
"Great dumplings. Very reasonable..."
Dimi
"Family "old time" Favourite. The many times we've been there, NEVER disappointed.More or less, always the same order ...Spring..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Book me in for Wednesday. Had a wonderful meal with and business meeting. Not a flashy restaurant, but the food was incredible for the..."
Byte
"Nice and cheap. Tantan noodle is good. also hand made noodle looks hand made LOL taste..."
Jonson
"Wow. Great food and affordable prices..Plus you can see the "noodle maker" in action...How's..."
Ilcalomba
"Hand made noodles free tea and slushies, I got Shanghai roast dick ramen, just the crispy gplden skin om the duck was enough to make me want to come..."
Carolynoleum
"Family Cheap. First time here today and to be able to feed my family of five for under $50 is a pleasant surprise. First up shown to the seat and..."
HungryHerbie
"Great value. This place is great value and the quality of the food is consistent. You have to know what to order though - dumplings, spring onion..."
Animalia
"Raramen - Dumplings. First time here, the place is looking popular when we came. I like the idea of complimentary tea and slurpees. Ordered Shanghai..."
Dvk
"Nice dumpling!. I work in the area and found that their dumpling is the best. Quick service, great food and better service than the one in Kingsway,..."
Jess Liauw
"Cheap fast n tasty. Great busy little shop, food is always fantastic and served up fast, free tea and slurpies included with the meals, just awesome..."
Rollo
"So cheap! So good! Not good actually, amazing...."
Robert Michael
"Dumplings!. Best dumplings I've ever had! They also sell the dumplings frozen in bags of 24 (for around $12, so cheap!). My family and I..."
Ems Review
"I absolutely love love love this place! My fav restaurant to fill my cravings for dumplings. I'm actually surprised it has taken me this long to post..."
Julia
"First time i went there with a friend it was great! Food was fast, cheap and..."
Katie Lovus
"Yum, the dumplings here are good, particularly the steamed vegetable dumplings bc of their nice filling. It's always busy here, try and come before..."
CT
"Call me dumpling fan for now. I ate at Raramen today. I knew what i wanted. i had been thinking about it all the way from work while on the train;..."
Honeylishuss
"A local favourite. We have lived near Box Hill for the past 6 years so when we dine out it's almost always in Box Hill. One of our favourites is thss..."
Frank Yuwono
"10 Fried Beef Dumplings. Enjoyed this meal today, Food came quickly and good..."
Stefan
"Best dumplings in Melbourne. In my opinion the dumplings you get from Raramen, Boxhill Centro (formerly named "Dumpling and Tempura House"), are the..."
Da Pang Du Zi
"It's okay!. Come here for the food for instance, dumplings. Please do not complain about the service because you will not get great..."
Gastronomique-Effect
"A few words from a regular. Veggie dumplings and Beancurd Celery Sticks Salad! A MUST order for me..."
What Do Yuwono Eat?
"Best dumplings ever. You go to this place for the food, and the food alone. You will not get good service and the place doesn't have a great vibe,..."
Lepa
"RaRapt with RaRamen. For me RaRamen is one of the better eateries in Box Hill, a suburb that is overloaded with cheap and near-nasty places to dine...."
Scottt
"An old Box Hill dumpling house has recently had a refresh, and offers even better value than before Review Located within the market at Centro Box..."
Duncan Riley
"Food here is fantastic an value for money but service lacks attention an felt like we were being rushed but the atmosphere is buzzing. Very busy..."
Ben and Stella Tulloch
"Decent dumplings and tasty hand made noodles. Busy, noisy but the staff do try. The braised pork is very good. Come for the food and not the..."
Winston Ng
"Local favourite Tasty meals and quick service Bonus desserts is..."
Lawrence kaichun Shum
"This place serves satisfying and delicious homemade noodles, chili wontons with generous fillings at friendly..."
Ekawati Liu
"Just had dinner with three meals we got from here, it's soooooo gggooooddddd..... And it's not expensive Highly recommended to try this..."
Samhy Grace
Melbourne Hwaro Korean Barbecue
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"😱Lizzie’s first impression: been here many times and their kbbq is like no other place I’ve tried🍩Lizzie enjoyed: their meats are..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Must ordered their bulgogi (different with other Korean BBQ restaurant), galbi, samyeopsal pork belly. They import charcoal from Korea and Tasmania...."
Sunny J
"Amazing ambience and greatly invested charcoal grill, has lot of variety of beef and wines, 5 stars! A bit pricy but reasonable. Wish there were more..."
Derrick Lim
"Came here for a birthday with 7 other friends. First time here and although it's slightly more expensive than other KBBQ places all the dishes were..."
Eat X Wander
"Beef is incredible!!!! but so expensive... but if I have money I definitely want to go back!! haha very nice restaurant. you should go here right..."
Minsuk Kim
"Always a good place for large groups, we came with a group of 12. Best to book online. The food is slightly more on the expensive side, but the food..."
Ngocolat
"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️I’ve been here through Zomato gold...."
Larissa Mayumi
"Definitely my favourite Korean BBQ joint in Melbourne! The closest I’ve come to finding the authentic taste, similar to the one’s I’ve been to..."
Stephlucychau
"One of the best K-bbq in the CBD. Love the atmosphere of Hwaro, almost have a touch of Japanese style. It was a bit pricy than other kbbq places but..."
KEL
"Hwaro is a bit on the pricier side when it comes to Korean barbecue and the venue is a little more upmarket than your usual soju lover joint...."
Eat Good Melbourne
"My favourite BBQ Korean restaurant in Melbourne. Authentic Korean food and good setting. Even my Korean friend loves it so that must be a good thing!..."
LindaMelb
"Went for dinner with 6 people.  Great food and terrific service.  Did have to ask them to turn the music down a fractions.  Best part was the bill..."
Magilla Gorilla
"1 shot, 1 kill. First time to a Korean bbq in Melbourne, and we weren’t disappointed. Value for money, very tasty food, restaurant set up and..."
Josh Tolls Watson
"Yassss!!! Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne 😩 quality meat, good service, and always crowded, the price is high but totally worth it, however, you..."
Quinn Tran
"This is my go-to Korean BBQ restaurant. I loved the ambiance and the food is quite good. Reasonably priced and I always had a good time there. Highly..."
Jo Ruo
"It must be my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Mel. I've been there many times. The only problem is a little bit pricy comes with small..."
Sherry Li
"Good food, not excellent, but service was great. Waiter and waitresses made sure our food wasnt burnt on the bbq. Price is a little high. May go..."
Jess_foodie
"One of my favorite places for a good quality Korean bbq . The price point here is quite high but you get good quality meat in return . The staff..."
Vivian
"Love the place. Came here on a Friday for dinner. Pretty good customer service and good quality meats. Very friendly waitress and waiter cane by..."
Chara Huang
"This place is ace! Have been visiting sporadically over the years but the standard of service and food has never dropped. They’re very generous..."
JC
"Came here for dinner last night. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend you to try the wagyu scotch fillet cut because it was super juicy..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Love coming to this place! My friends and I always order the soybean pork belly and scotch fillet with the soybean paste soup. Love how the pork..."
Let’s Eat!
"This is my first time here. I have always walk passed the restaurant so many times and it is always full of people. I love the place, the food was..."
AshGav
"Very delicious, the service is top and helpfull. I must admit it that this is the best barbeque ever. Off course i will come again and..."
Sidharta Sidharta
"Hwaro is one of the more expensive Korean BBQs in Melbourne and it is worth the extra cost. Great ambience compared to most other Korean BBQs, great..."
Ann
"My Korean friends took me here the other day and promised me authentic Korean food - and that's exactly what we got. Amazing atmosphere, very..."
Lisa Gresens
"This place is always out of tables and the queue can sometimes be annoying, but the food quality justifies it all!A big claim to make but i..."
Kevin Rolimpandoei
"Food is yummy... I love everything that we ordered. Service is good as well, typical Korean restau where they help you cook and cut the meat. Ask..."
Jlau
"Absolutely my favourite Korean BBQ place in Melb. I’ve been to all the Korean places down Lil Lonsdale, Victoria St and this one stands #1. The..."
Blackrose230213
"This Korean BBQ joint stands far apart from its competitors not only in Wagyu quality which is absolutely first class grade, but also in service &..."
EvilBugger
"Delicious food warm atmosphere. Been there a few times, very satisfied every time. The staff were quick to respond and very friendly. Would highly..."
Natalie Lin
"The excellent customer service really stood out for me. One time I was busy talking to my friends that we didn't realize the meat was burned. They..."
Annisa Zhafira
"The decor here is nicer than many other Korean bbq restaurants in town. Some tables are traditional style where you need to remove shoes. The food is..."
Elonie
"Went here for dinner last night, food was great! Definitely need to try to wagyu scotch fillet and the pork spare ribs! King prawns are really good..."
Max
"Use to be one my favorite Korean BBQ. It is at the expensive side of Korean place. the sitting is really 😣 uncomfortable. Love the rice wine and..."
FoodieLoveEatFood
"Never had a disappointing experience here, all the food is delicious! Love the all you can eat entree's, kim chi really good 👌 atmoshere is great,..."
Kloe Kardaras
"Loved this place. We arrived on sunday night without booking and so lucky we got a table for 2 just perfect .Staff are very friendly &welcoming...."
Sylvia Da Silva
"Amazing food, service and ambiance! Galbi and bulgogi were delicious as well as the kimchi pancake. Side dishes were fresh and tasty. Kid friendly as..."
Sally Carr
"I didn't take too many “perfect” photos of my food… and no filter… but all food tastes good!! I think it's a great korean bbq, just the..."
Zjgzxyjulie
"Expensive price but simple service and food.And the quantity of food are just a few. We two people, order three plates meat but still not..."
Yan Liu
"Hands down the best Korean BBQ I've ever been to! I always find myself running back to this place. They make the best kimchi pancake and their pork..."
Jess
"Really good food and service. Reasonably priced. Great ambiance as well. Would definitely recommend it. It also helps to have a booking. Food is very..."
Sharmakarishma
"We (My husband and I) wanted to try Korean bbq for a special night out in the city. Its been a while since we had KBBQ. From the reviews on Zomato,..."
Miss Oz Foodie
"Nice Korean bbq restaurant with pretty good quality meats. I enjoyed the marbled beef and spicy pork belly. We had a reservation for 6.30pm and we..."
Hangry Horace
"In the past every Korean BBQ place has left behind a stink on my clothes and an over exertion on the patrons' part to ensure that they have cooked..."
Dr S
"Like all typical popular korean bbq restaurants, food was wasn't too bad, atmosphere was good. Only downside would be the size of the place. We had a..."
Kevin Jin
"Great dim light ambience and friendly service. Korean bbq cooked over a charcoal fire and well ventalated. Soft bean rice and well marinated meat...."
Cookielessvee
"There are so many places to have Korean BBQ in the city nowadays that it makes it makes it hard to find one that stands out, unless you can handle..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Delicious meats especially the wagyu chuck steak and the bulgogi. The kimchi and calamari pancake is also lovely and a good compliment to the kbbq...."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"My boyfriend and I love coming here for dinner. Make sure you book ahead before you go as it does get booked out on most days. Our favourite choices..."
World Eats Food
"Nice little gem tucked away on Little Bourke Street. You can smell the aroma of Korean barbecue from miles away. The pork belly and Wagyu scotch..."
The Girl With Blue Hair
"this is the best korean barbecue. has the best meat here, there is no leaking oil, no hot stuff blowing into your face and such beautiful decor and..."
A
"Finally made to Melbourne Hwaro Korean BBQ. We had the Chilli 🐷 Pork Belly and the Rib Fillet. Very fast service, reasonably priced and the meat..."
Must Be Hungry
"Another first for me but won't be my last ..The BBQ was awesome and good serving of meats with sides ..Pancake is a must too ...Even..."
Picky ''C''
"I haven't Korean food much but I remember hwaro gave me a really good experience! The meats and seafood were very fresh and the waitstaff taught us..."
Lily
"Taste very good!! Love juicy meat :) waiters are very nice too~We had wine pork belly (Better not to overcook), ox tongue (Next time I would try..."
Nikko Huang
"King of Korean BBQ think was the first one to open in Melbourne. Good vibe, good service and great food! More pricier then Tadoouri but well worth it..."
Vince
"The best 🇰🇷 cuisine I've had so far in Melbourne. Great food, juicy soju and cute waiters/waitresses💕 we will definitely come back! Please..."
Alina Xiao
"Korean BBQ is always great when you want to filled your stomach with tons of meat! This place was very big and the food was great! Loved the service..."
Raymond "Gary" Nguyen
"Probably the best Korean BBQ place in Melbourne CBD - excellent meat, delicious taste, great service.Here we tried a variety of different..."
Luke And Hannah
"Wow, what can i say. This place was absolutely wonderful. Came here with 2 friends and we ordered numerous things from the bbq meat menu, i only eat..."
Sakura Moon
"Seriously good Korean BBQ. Scotch Fillet Wagyu and Spicy Pork Belly are seriously tasty. Great service - friendly, polite and fast. 2nd time here and..."
Ashleigh7713
"The wine pork belly is great, wonderful to be with lettuce and salt. Cold noodle and bibimbap are also tasty. Rib fillet is good, as long as you..."
AMO
"I must say that staff there are good looking and helpful. BBQ is average and pork feet is hard to eat. I only recommend bibimbap. It is always busy,..."
Tiana
"Went to Hwaro last night for the 2nd time with my family cannot fault anything.. The service the food was excellent. Will be back again. My kids..."
Paras Haralabidis
"First time being here at hwaro restaurant and I have to say. Service was friendly with a great atmosphere. The meat was pretty well prepared at a..."
JP.
Sake Restaurant & Bar
82/100 (2508 ratings)
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"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..."
Bianca Ross
Cumulus Inc.
82/100 (7896 ratings)
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"Hi Cumulus Inc., Just would like to say what an amazing experience I had just then tonight. It was perfect in every aspects of my dinner and what I..."
Lilik Meliawati
"Table for 2 and Maybe you review - I'm not sure how long it's going to take us to eat our way down Melbourne's iconic food strip, Flinders Lane, but..."
Vicki Clark
"Had the most amazing early dinner at Cumulus Up on the weekend. Decided to try the chefs' menu and we were not disappointed. The waffle with foie..."
Louise Tsagaris
"Had a great night, food was very different but very nice, duck waffle !! Room was quite noisey but had a good vibe, service was excellent. Will be..."
Graeme Latta
"Outstanding breakfast! Crumpets are a must have . Beautiful coffee and hot chocolate. Not to mention the Madeleine's with lemon curd yum. Friendly..."
Scott Finney
"Really great. Exceptional from start to finish. Exciting and well designed food, great service and some excellent wines. Had a superb lunch..."
Telea Ritter
"My friend & I had the Chef’s selection sample of about 10 courses and every course was a delight. The texture, taste, colours & even the..."
Catherine Chua
"Well worth it's reputation. Every course was well executed, innovative and delicious, and serving sizes were great. The cauliflower and the cod soup..."
Food-O
"Cumulus offered such an amazing dining experience. We ordered several amazing dishes which were appropriately priced - some of my favourites were the..."
Joyce Lin
"Such a buzzing place, always booked out. Unfortunately we walked in without a booking in advance so we sat at the bar. But it was still fun since it..."
Hangry Jules
"My Rating: 4.5I used to enjoy visiting Cumulus Inc, it’s always packed with lively atmosphere. But its been such a long time since I last visited,..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Had the chef's selection, absolutely..."
Susan D'Souza
"Everything was just heavenly. What an experience. Delicious range of food. Quick and very friendly service. Would highly recommend it. We went there..."
Tabi Ei
"Always busy - not 100% sure whether it's worth the..."
Nessie L
"FABULOUSCumulus Inc is another good example of what a fine diner should be. Good food. Nice Ambience. Awesome Vibe. Vegan..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I now know why after travelling past this establishment for awhile.. That burning question was always there.. Why is it always full of people all day..."
ARMANEATS
"New favourite Modern Australian/European restaurant!🤤Rock oysters🤤Pan fried ricotta gnocchi, pinenuts & pickled currants..."
Queenie
"Amazing place Nice looking and cool styleFood was very good, coffees also right temperature and well made, really pleased with the..."
Sensei
"Excellent coffee and great atmosphere. Friendly service with a smile. Had a delicious breakfast, will definitely be..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"A small casual restaurant serving delish food with good service.Although all the dishes were excellent and nicely presented, I'm going to..."
Warren Louey
"Came here on a Friday night and it did not disappoint!Dishes ordered: Tuna tartare, slow roast lamb shoulder, kipfler potatoes, asparagus &..."
Instahungry
"What an experience! Came here with one of my girlfriends and we got situated on their bar stand where we got to watch the kitchen work their..."
Josephine
"A real “Melbourne Vibe” to this place with great coffee & food to match. Had the smashed avo with smoked salmon & a poached egg.This place..."
Freezinghot
"Dropped by for a late lunch, nothing to complain food is good as usual, service was always friendly and prompt..."
BenxL
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. The atmosphere, service and food is all A ++++++Cumulus is unassuming and not trying to be..."
MeowCat
"Cumulus Inc is a large restaurant with High ceilings and plenty of tables for small or large groups. The menu is designed for coffee, brekkie, lunch..."
Thewhereto
"This is one of Melbourne's great food institutions. Packed for Sunday lunch, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Friendly service helped us..."
J0yy173
"One of the more memorable dining experiences I've had in recent times.Arriving a little early for lunch, my dining buddy and I were greeted..."
Famished
"Went to Cumulus Inc last night without a booking but we managed to get a seat upstairs at the bar overlooking the chefs. The vibe of this place was..."
Catherine
"Love this place, the sourdough was so delicious, the menu was interesting, the place was bit crowded so not recommended for large..."
FoodieInMel
"This is the perfect date night venue, it’s got a great vibe, atmosphere and lighting- there’s a buzz of conversation in the air without being too..."
Ash
"This is a review on the bar and service and not on the food. I was invited here by a friend who has been a regular for years. It was a wet Melbourne..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely worth checking out at least 3 times. Do ask for the counter seats which over look the..."
Tuey_z
"Wonderful service at this establishment. Food was well done and coffee lovely. Will be back to try more! Wish there were more table seating..."
Miss Piggy
"What consistency of the quality of food that was brought out as part of the banquet! To cater for the dietary requirements we had and to come..."
Mills
"Was lucky to go here with a friend! The food is fantastic, with a variety of unique and tasty dishes. I loved the Gnocchi and the tuna dish. But was..."
Agreekable
"We were super lucky to get a walk in table on at a Saturday night. We were seated at the bar watching the friendly bartenders mix up their..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Came here last night for an anniversary. It was my first time and I really enjoyed the entire experience. We went with the set menu and there was no..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"We were a group of ten for a Saturday breakfast! Baked eggs, mushrooms on toast and Granola were stand outs according to the crew. But everything was..."
Antoniette Santoro
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne! I have never had a bad dish here. At breakfast, the breakfast board is always the perfect..."
AH
"Food is great but the lamb is not the best i had in Melbourne. Too much sauce. Overcover the taste of the lamb itself. Service is normal. The..."
Jiaqi987261
"We went there for lunch on Saturday. It’s very busy. We only can sit in the bar. The food is excellent. The corn is crispy outside. The lamb is..."
Gourmet Explorer
"This is my 3rd trip here. I’ve been for 2 lunches and a breakfast. I must say I prefer breakfast than lunch and can understand why there was a long..."
Ronda
"Beautiful venue for a special occasion or date night. We were sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen - was a great experience watching the very hard..."
Amy
"Actually a restaurant with delicious food, super friendly staff and great atmosphere. They serve housemade sourdough which is soft and light. Beef..."
Tania
"Wow this is how it’s done! What a fabulous experience- date night done right. We had the tasting menu and we were utterly blown away - the..."
LetsDoBreaky
"One of my favourite to go to places or show friends around town and dine.Love the slow cooked lamb and the condiments for more 2 or more. Pigs..."
Nelson
"To summarise the best dishes I enjoyed: Slow Roast Lamb Shoulders (larger dishes), Pharmfarm black barley (salad) and the sashimi dish at the..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"Food was great (dinner).Service was friendly and welcoming although missing some of the “polish” I was expecting. For example; napkins..."
Foodie By Heart 💓
"I’ve only ever been here for coffee and breakfast. I’ve tried the madeleines but found them to be a little heavy/dense. I will continue to return..."
FoodN
"Had a rather good dinner with friends here. Lovely small starters and large dishes, however, ordered the chocolate tart for dessert and that was too..."
Sezza
"Celebrated my birthday dinner here last September and tried their Degustation menu. Service and food were excellent! Our server was happy to assist..."
Adelbert Villacorta
"Delicious, we could have ordered one of everything. Ordered the chefs selection, probably would have preferred to select but each taste was great!..."
Anne
"Really nice atmosphere and amazing service. All staff were knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive! The special I got for a main which was the..."
Dulasha Fernando
"It’s rare for me to give a 5 star, but the food and service were that good! It was our first wedding anniversary and they really took good care of..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"I would have given them a 5 star if it's not because of their really snobbish staff members. I come here mostly for their breakfast. My favourites..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Friendly service, fresh and tasty food for sharing. Lively atmosphere. Extensive wine list. All good. Will return. Recommend. Only gripe, learn to..."
Jjaass
"Had a terrific meal here tonight. Enjoyed flank steak, lamb shoulder and cos lettuce salad (dressing was amazing). Even with mix up on table booking..."
Teddys99
"A group of us came here for lunch on Thursday and our experience from start to finish was incredible - welcoming, accommodating and professional. And..."
Moose
"Andrew McConnell's Cumulus is Melbourne institution. Situated on Flinders Lane in the CBD, it's soon easy to see why this venue is still brimming..."
The New Fave
"I love this place. We have been here a couple of times, always left with full belly. Food is creative. Good coffee. Great service and atmosphere...."
Eating.Dancing.Dreaming
"I love the food in cumulus inc! Everything from their tuna with goats cheese (and I don’t even like goats cheese), their freekah and wheat salad,..."
Piggyeatalot
"Tuna tartare is a must. It’s an elegant looking dish as well as very delicious. Dinner was a delight. We can’t wait to come back and try more of..."
Oana Cristina
"This is a very affordable and delicious breakfast. Shakshouka was flavoursome and filling, so are buckwheat waffles with smoked trout (it was a cold..."
Kez
"Great food! And the service was attentive yet not intrusive. My partner felt it was one of the best meals he has ever had. I will be recommending it..."
Jen Martins
"We had some seats overlooking the kitchen. It’s great watching your food being prepared and plated. The service is good, and the food is tasty. A..."
Dumba
"I came to Cumulus for an event upstairs. The set up was stunning with great lighting and decor. We got to try many dishes in a ‘feed me’ style of..."
Karina J
"Be prepared to wait on Friday nights or Saturday as this restaurant can get really full. The food is great, the service despite a busy Saturday..."
RGAnders
"Unfortunately I was too hungry to take pictures and note the names of what I ate here for entrée or desert, however I had the most delicious duck..."
Priya Singh
"Just want to say that we had a great experience at this place. We sat at the bar at breakfast time and the waiter behind the bar was friendly. We had..."
Ivegotthemunchies
"A very cool place for a brunch, tried poaches eggs and coffee, both were very good.This place is very close to public transport and one needs to be..."
Varun Chandwani
"Stopped in for breakfast after a workout on a super busy Saturday morning and the place was jammed! After waiting a little while for a table (which,..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Great dining experience with good food, good service and good atmosphere. Great to take the misses here for a romantic night out. Will be back..."
Ayapom
"Visited for breakfast on a chilly Monday morning. Loved the quiet atmosphere for an excellent start to the week. Service was prompt, friendly and..."
Kristen Smith
"Next level, world class dining - schmick, personable service and exquisite food. After all these years, Cumulus just keeps giving and giving...."
Berreto
"This place is often popular for brunch and so it should be. I've been there a few times and often surprised by the tastes of the dishes. Last time I..."
Elonie
The Crane Restaurant
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"The food is always delicious... and it’s BYO and there is a grog shop only meters..."
Jake Tudor
"Brilliant service and really delicious foods: the dumplings, buns and duck were so tantalising and tasty! We will definitely be back to experience..."
Troy Hughes
"Really nice food and excellent service, trouble is trying to get in very busy..."
Tony Pearman
"Lovely food, staff and venue. Would eat here..."
Dee Hart
"Great food, great friendly and attentive service. Dishes were very..."
Russell Cook
"Awesome staff rally friendly and amazing food honestly considering going back for dinner..."
Taylor Brown
"Great food, very tasty and fresh, we did BYO and that was welcomed..."
Andrew Malloch
"Still as great as a ever! Being coming for 25..."
Savvas Tziwnhs
"Quick service, excellent food - we'll be back, thank you..."
Joan Butler Gordon
"The best restaurant in Melbourne Chinatown ..their food is awesome..with beer and scotch it's recommended to have their chili beef..Tsingtao beer is..."
Siddharth Kanjilal
"I always have a nice Chinese meal when I visit Melbourne. The crane offered Melbourne’s typical high standard Chinese dishes, and for that reason I..."
Hungry Teddy
"Food was awesome! Would 100% recommend this Asian kitchen. Try Spicy Chicken Dish. Staff have a hard time interacting with Customers i..."
MonkEatingTales
"Located in the middle of china town. The place isn't big but wasn't crampy etiher and was pretty well kept. There's a tablet where you can order from..."
JOELLE
"Ordered the classic sweet and sour pork and a mixed stir fry veggies with garlic. I like that both dishes are well balanced in flavour. The..."
Delia
"We're loving the salted fish and chicken fried rice ❤️ Also the fact that we were given an interactive screen that has a picture for each menu..."
StepiiGM
"Both of us unprepared, finally decided to walk imto.any random chinese restaurant we came across in China Town on Little Bourke Street before going..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We ordered wonton in chilli oil, fried pork dumplings and sweet and sour barramundi with rice.The sauce of the chilli oil is a little spicy..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"Came here for the weekend with my friend! It's quick service venue. One of the best Chinese cuisines must say. They have a large menu and pretty much..."
Ethan Oxenham
"Came here for the weekend with my friend, this restaurant had been around for ages and it's quick service venue. Order the pork chop rice in clay pot..."
Ken Leung
"I went in for a take away last week and the staff were surprisingly friendly. The food we ordered reminded me of the food in Hong Kong. I could taste..."
Angel Mak
"We dined here on a Saturday night and it was great. We had a selection of entrees. Started with the calamari, as we do everywhere it is on the menu..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"One of the best Chinese cuisines in Chinatown in my list. Love their stone pot collection, fresh ingredients with rich flavours. They offer iPad for..."
Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.
"This place is always pack and service is quick. They have a large menu and pretty much ive tried everything on it. Specially recommended the clay pot..."
Foodielover
"We were seated upstairs with other lively, large groups. The menu is large, with a lot to choose from and something for everyone. The Szechuan Chilli..."
TheRegul8rs
"Great food, you better try the duck, it’s absolutely delicious. Chinese brócoli is absolutely yummy, and you can BYO, which is great, really good..."
Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto
"Was delighted to be seated within 14 minutes in Chinatown on Chinese New Year in a Chinese restaurant. My friend kept raving about their iPad menus..."
Dr S
"A bustling restaurant in the middle of Chinatown, with the traditional hawker out the front trying to entice you in. Generous servings. Traditional..."
Sven C Nilsson
"Food was pretty good, we ordered the pork ribs in mandarin sauce and sizzling mongolian beef. The staff were friendly and interior was clean. Only..."
Red Velvet
"For an Asian restaurant, The Crane is well above average. Clean, good service, good food. Not super expensive either. Standard Chinese restaurant..."
James Ronoson
"Even after moving to and from states, the staff were as friendly as ever and even remembered mum and I (as well as our very specific dietary..."
Zac Vinko
"The food I ordered was great. Generous serving size and reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ordering..."
Angehaha
"We had great dinner at Crane Restaurant. We had banquet for 2 persons.. 2 options, had the more expensive one. Pretty perfect package! Actually So..."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"Great for lunch or dinner. Quick service. Can get cramped a little at times. If you're going to lunch, the hotpots are awesome value. Just be..."
Kotix
"Chinatown random selection. The Dear Luncher very much enjoys taking a punt on a place never tried before and on this occasion it was The Crane...."
The Dear Luncher
"We have been eating at The Crane for 5 years now and l can not rave enough about the food... every time the food is consistently delicious and the..."
Tracey Williams
"The food is good.. ambience good.. but the service is a bit annoying.. we had to ask one of the waiters that served us for water 3 times still no..."
Wanderlust
"Friendly staff.. delicious food. Manager is hands on everything and looks so concerned that everyone is ok. Thumbs up! Careful dishes are quite big..."
LJ Shannan
"Like spicy Szechuan food? You gotta try the Peppercorn Prawn and the Peppercorn Chicken that Crane is well know for. There are tons of wonderful..."
Arijit Das
"It is in Chinatown. The staff is welcoming and nice. The atmosphere is quite good. They provide iPad to order food. The good thing is very quick, but..."
Jessie Foodie
"So pleased we found this place in Chinatown. Friendly and quick service, delicious food. Loved the (cheap) won tons in chilli sauce (I could drink..."
TeeJay
"Been here numerous times. Staff are always welcoming. The stir fries tend to be a little on the salty side, but taste fine when accompanied with..."
Sylvia's POV
"Perfect service from a small little restaurant here in the middle of Melbourne! The food was really good, service was fast and the staff were..."
Andrea
"Nice place with nice people, you can order whatever you want using the iPad, food comes up very quick.Suggest for people around CBD..."
Federica
"The Crane - a good Chinatown restaurant where you hit up a banquet, sample a variety of dishes (entrees, mains, desserts) with BYO wine. A pork dish,..."
Erin
"Amazingly fast service. Friendly staff. Order on iPad . Very efficient. Mandarin pork and BBQ pork buns were amazing!!! Would probably pass on the..."
JT Esse
"Really good mains, loved the beef in black bean. Also noticed multiple meals being brought out smelling and looking fantastic. The dumplings and..."
Joe Ringrose
"What a lovely find! Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves up heaps of special lunch deals. The wait staff are lovely and accommodating, and..."
Pineapple San
"Food was great! A bit more pricy for China town but service was better than others! Would defiantly come here again! Looking forward to trying..."
Mmmfoood
"The Crane is a unassuming little Chinese restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Like most restaurants on the Chinatown strip, it has a number of..."
J-Fo
"Drop in by chance for dinner after the races. Loved the chilli chicken (very spicy!). Dumplings great. Staff helpful when approached and very..."
Casual Diner
"The food and staff are cheerful and generous, Be ready to make the first move though as the service may just seem a little abrupt. Dumplings are..."
FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body
"We love this place and keep coming back. Spicy, tasty, authentic Asian food at a reasonable price. In saying that, there is something for everyone...."
Sharlene
"Randomly walked into this place because of the appetizing photos on their window. We ordered the mixed stone-pot that I don't recommend for everyone..."
Lanaa
"Not for the technically challenged - well at least when ordering.My annual girlie weekend in Melbourne is never complete without a visit to..."
Melisa Lewins
"Great spot for lunch..... We stumbled upon this small restaurant in Chinatown, serving mainland Chinese cuisine, fast service, good lunch options,..."
Spunkychicken
"One of my favorites. Love this place. The iPad ordering is fun and makes me feel like I can take my time without any pressure. I'm a vego and they're..."
Taniemc
"Food was good, fairly well priced. Clever iPad ordering..."
Dave Riddler
"Fantastic food- terrible iPad ordering system. The best pork belly I've ever eaten, best pork buns! Every dish was a winner! The food came out..."
Harry
"Liked it. Would have been nice to get a smile from one of the staff, but otherwise great food, incredibly quick service, great atmosphere, iPads are..."
Wendy
"Great menu and great food. Ordering with provided iPad means you never have to wait to catch the waiter's eye. I like the atmosphere, bluestone..."
Sarah MabelStark Hirst
"Great food, friendly service and well priced! Everything was flavoured very well and good portion sizes. Plus the added quirk of ordering your..."
Smiki
"Cracking little place. This is actually a really good little Chinese. Ordering through a tablet feels very fancy and new age, and when the food comes..."
Awolaussie82
"Wow!. I believe Crane serves the best Crispy Skin Duck on the planet. And the Honey Scallops (or chicken) - 'to die for'. I enjoy using the iPad..."
Cherieagibson
"Great food for a good price.Service was acceptable, food was out pretty quick also.Soup dumplings = For the..."
Derekandroll
"Was looking for Kun Ming, as both are listed at the same address, but found this place instead. We gave it a go, and weren't disappointed. The..."
Brent
"Love it, never had a bad meal and been going for years. Love the iPad ordering and love the chilli beef. Hot sizzling plates great..."
Egrek
"This restaurant was exceptional. Friendly service, innovative digital ordering, delicious food! They were more than happy to accommodate our large..."
Michael
"Good mid range Chinese place. Dropped in on a whim. Seafood dish I had was very nice. Fresh, tasty and piping hot. Plenty of seafood. Service was..."
Two Sheds
"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the Mongolian beef was spot on, the service was terrific and the iPads were a great way to order. Our meals came..."
Claire Dixon
"Excellent Experience. I've diner here two times now and on both occasions my experience was better than I expected. The innovative use of iPad..."
My Criminal Partner And I
"Yummy in my Tummy. It's hard to choose a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown but we were not disappointed. It was very fun to order from tablets and we..."
Endless_voyager
"Yum! Rocked up 12 minutes before kitchen closed. Ordered sizzling lamb, spring rolls, spicy calamari and the freshest tastiest pork buns ever!! Great..."
Kaitlen B
"Omg! So glad we choose this place amazing food great service we'll be back! Couldn't fault..."
Jacqueline Prior
"One word - > fantastic Mor.... One word - > fantastic More than one word - > very cool ordering system, lots and lots of verifies, and for the..."
Mehrad
"Excellent service I love everyone and would definitely come again..."
Angela Beechey
"Pure unadulterated..."
Miss Nommer
"@thecrane_melb, Chinatown 📍Never noticed this little chinese restaurant previously so was very excited to check it out! It’s a two storey gem...."
Sarah Shares Melbourne (sarah.shares.melb)
"Been craving for Mandarin Pork Spareribs which is the closest thing to the US America's General Tso and exceeded my expectations. Had XO seafood..."
Carlos Jaime De Leon
"This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Melbourne. The service is welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive, with a good..."
Timinmelbourne
"We arrived with 8 people, they were very busy and we thought we would get turned away but no, just wait 5 minutes, they moved tables and people..."
Vanessa Cutcliffe
"great little spot for all your dumplings and noodle goods! found in Melb's China Town (and conveniently located towards Swanston St end). they have..."
Toki Nguyen
"Great portions. All came out steaming hot. Great flavours friendly..."
Amal Arara
"My favorite restaurant in Chinatown, great service and reasonable price, especially the lunch special sets. Have been a regular customers over 5yrs,..."
XZ C
"Loved this restaurant last night. The food was fresh and super tasty. Strongky recommend the pork buns and dumplings. Self-ordering through the..."
Sally McFadyen
Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant
82/100 (2160 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Duck
Fried rice
Pork
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Noodle
Dim Sum
Beef
Prawns
Dumplings
Ice Cream
Lobster
Chili
Mandarin Duck
Crab
Peking Duck
Scallops
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Szechuan
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️The..."
Daniel
"Came here for yumcha. The dim sums are very traditional and yummy, but lack uniqueness.The place is situated inside Southgate and in a more..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"We had a large, loud group of people for dinner and the staff did a great job dealing with us. No orders were missed and the food was really good..."
Amy Davis
"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Food, service and ambience make a wonderful dining experience, also be sure you..."
Justin Mohamed
"A regular go to place whenever we crave Chinese, Red Emperor always delivers and satisfies the Chinese food cravings. Love the fish and beef with..."
Pav Arneja
"We have been going here for 24 years to have Yum Cha at least on a par with ANY in the world let alone Melbourne. Simon and Christine are excellent..."
G Peter Robert
"Have you ever checked out a progressive dinner? It is a fab idea to try 3 restaurants in one night!What an absolutey gorgeous restraunt..."
Split The Bill
"I have visited Red Emperor on several occasions and it always delivers. The san choy bow was the best I’ve ever had.The filling was very..."
Louise
"We came here for the all you can eat yum cha on Mother's Day. The place was fully booked but food was served fairly quickly. The dumplings were well..."
Hangry Horace
"Polite & pleasant customer service, with staff who attended to all our needs. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari, peking duck & prawn dishes. All..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"This place never fails to impress with food. We first went to Red Emperor 10 years ago and it was amazing food back then. Attended Mother’s Day..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Love the fresh lobsters and crabs here. Been here serval time for yum cha as well, beautiful view to the river as well, one of my favorite Chinese..."
FBriacliff
"Attended a banquet lunch here in the enclosed dining area. The service was impeccable, as to be expected for such fine dining Chinese. Food was..."
Julycheee
"We came to Red Emperor for yumcha on Sunday as part of my partner’s work social club Chinese New Year activities. It was a group of 12 people, 8..."
Jolene Lim
"I booked this place not knowing too much about it. To be honest, it was around Christmas and most places were closed or already fully booked so I was..."
Nick.mt.ooi
"Went for a work lunch and had yum cha. Got the choice between all-you-can-eat for $45 or just pay for consumption. Hard choice to make, but we went..."
I. D.
"Was there on the weekend (Saturday) for yum Cha and very happy with the food and service. There are wide varieties (good quality restaurant made) dim..."
Lianne
"Pretty pricey, but pretty good food. We have been here a couple of times for work events. It's usually pretty busy with people on office lunches...."
Justin
"Lovely spot located on South Bank. My children's first yum cha experience did not disappoint.We had a lovely meal for the 7 people in our..."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Delicious food! Our waitress was so nice, we got the Banquet A for two people and it was delicious. Our waitress explained each course to us and we..."
Vanessa Nolan
"Visited last week - casual business lunch - for YumCha on a Wednesday at midday.  Sat outdoors near the balcony facing the Yarra.  Have been here I..."
Eric L
"The piking shredded beef was a standout! Lovely ambience and extremely friendly staff that are attentive to your needs. Delicious cookies and a..."
Junayed Chowdhury
"Incredible food! Particularly enjoyed the calamari which I think is a must for anyone thinking of going here. Service was excellent with the..."
Luke Strehle
"Amazing location, spectacular views, friendly and courteous staff. Excellent banquet options, outstanding ala-carte and yum cha and classic Chinese..."
Sohini Haldar
"We went here last night for dinner and ordered the chicken spring rolls, beef with shiitake mushrooms and the beef black bean which all tasted..."
The Hangry One
"I had somewhat low expectations, as many of the Southbank restaurants are tourist traps that don't rely on repeat customers. I'm happy to say that I..."
Rick Branham
"We went to a pre theatre meal and ordered slightly off menu with one of the dishes they where very obliging and the meal arrived without delay and..."
Bruce Collins
"Lunched today at the Red Emperor for the first time in over 10 years and ordered their Red Emperor Mandarin Chicken (stir-fried chicken breast fillet..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Yummy yummy Chinese cooking! Went with a friend; we tried the Banquet A. The Dim Sum and the Ginger Prawn dish was superb. The fried rice (we changed..."
Arijit Das
"Good service, the waiters were polite & helpful, the trolley cart people didn't give us greasies everytime we chose nothing from their cart. Very..."
Sophie S
"A royal in name only, the food is "common". Went for dinner with family members one night to celebrate a reunion. First course was sang choy bau,..."
Irene Hillier
"Went on Sunday for All You Can Yum Cha for 3 people ($55 per person). I got a table at the balcony with a nice view and it was well covered and warm...."
Cxndii
"Located at Southgate, Southbank a casual walk away from my place, this was a surprising delight. The place was recommended by my parents and it..."
Grace Sia
"Had the Yum cha Buffet. Amazing choice, quality and value. Dumpling of high quality and a huge range from standard to deluxe dishes.          ..."
Wayne Tam
"Came here for yumcha lunch today for Chinese new year. The place was buzzing with people and the balcony overlooks the riverside which was a a great..."
FoodHedonist
"Cantonese Restaurant with the best view of Melbourne.Enviable location, elevated views of Melbourne.Another restaurant that we go..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Excellent NYE banquet, if extortionately priced! I've spent less money at The Flower Drum!! I'll be back, to sample their normal everyday..."
Manmar
"Excellent service food and wine experienced here with a client. You need to be hungry before coming here and eat their banquet. You will not be..."
Conisseur
"GREAT YUM CHA, GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF BUT SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE -- I visited this place despite the low ratings and I am glad I did. I had..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"One more great Chinese restaurant, wonderful yam cha (Dim sum), I would have expected a better service but I think they just don't care as they get..."
Kiran Dikshit
"Red Emperor is known for its excellent BBQ pork buns, or cha siu bao. The bun was soft and delicate, the pork filling rich and sweet. These are..."
Amy W
"This was by far my favorite hot and sour soup of all time. Very delicious. The man from China even agreed, it was a 10/10. After the soup we all..."
Brian
"It’s my all time favorite place to eat Yum Cha. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now. The quality of the food is..."
Laura Brown
"Now located one level down, Red Emperor is now a much more intimate space, it's a touch stifling for me, but that's because I intensely missed those..."
Ashley
"Birthdays aren't usually a big thing for me or my family. My birthdays have generally been pretty low key and some years I don't think I even..."
Ashley
"My fav yum cha!. Bit of a foodie ( but aren't we all), and yum cha is one of my favourite Asian lunches. Others include pho ( cold weather), Korean ,..."
Jim_shim
"Great to have so many GLUTEN FREE choices. Really knowledgable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour..."
Paulie
"Best service!!!!!!!!!!!. They had the best service i've ever received in Melbourne, and the staff were lovely!!! i had dinner there and the food was..."
Michelle
"Excellent Yum Cha. On a recent girly weekend in Melbourne, we chose Red Emperor for a Saturday lunch as we both craved some yum cha and the place had..."
Melisa Lewins
"Fantastic range, great value for money and be sure to have the S&P Calamari. Warning the chilli paste that comes with dumplings is..."
Tim
"Good quality chinese dishes. Good quality chinese food but comes with a price tag and small portions. Ambience - good. Staff - average( depends on..."
Chan Hsu Mei
"April 2022. What a nice place! Not "inexpensive" but very good value for a very high quality meal. We wanted a good "Chinese" meal, and we got the..."
Cam Balzer
"This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I remember coming here 20 years ago and my most recent visit was Xmas Eve 2021. Food is delicious...."
Valyn White
"Authentic Chinese food prepared with style. The staff is very friendly, even some of them don't speak a fluent English, but the service is great. My..."
Vladimir Velikov
"If you’re a yum cha fiend and can polish off 8 to a dozen plates by yourself, Red Emperor is a great option for lunch. All you can eat yum cha -..."
David Maddison
"Came here for lunch. The place is buzzing with customers. We ordered Tim sum. The dim sum was good. Prawns dim sum was fresh. Service was good..."
Daniel Soo
"There's a choice of all you can eat yum cha or a la carte here. So definitely something to keep in mind if you can eat your money's worth! All the..."
Hello. imnikki
"they are a little pricey but for the location , i guess is reasonable. they pushing a little trolley with the Dim Sun which is pretty nice, a little..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Best Chinese meal I have had in years. Would..."
Gabrielle Lyons
Golden Monkey Lounge Bar
82/100 (810 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Chinese
Asian
Bar
Asian
Chinese
Dinner
Drinks
After-hours
Dumplings
Tapas
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Bar
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Live Music
Reservations
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"A cosy bar had some comfy couches and some great cocktails. Its wasn't too loud so we could have a nice..."
Nay Nay
"Love the location- easy to find, and is alongside many restaurants. The ambience is romantic and cosy. Friendly staff. Would’ve loved to stay for..."
Liv Do
"It’s all about fine drinks and fun times. The drinks are designed for a night out with friends with refreshingly good cocktails. Good place..."
Sonam Jaiswal Anant
"This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some..."
Quince And Cheese
"Oldie but a goodie. First impression when I rocked up Friday night was that the place had died down from when I last visited but it got quite busy..."
Mustard
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I often come here for drinks and it really does go off on a Friday night. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Great music, chilled out place, lychee aloe smash cocktail was super delicious!! Would love it even more if they made it in a jug though. Would..."
Tina Salameh
"Lovely ambient atmosphere in this busy bar hidden away on Lonsdale street. The bartender here made her own concoction of a cocktail for me and it was..."
Kitakai
"Points for: intimate experience with good cocktailsGolden Monkey has gone through a number of rennovations, and is still alive and kicking..."
Flying Forward
"Did not know there was food here, I always come here to grab a few cocktails. I love the atmosphere here , the drinks always taste really good..."
Vivian
"Although I've never eaten here, my colleagues and I frequent this bar for any going-away drinks we have. There's always plenty of room, yummy and..."
Eatandbooze
"Always great cocktails and ambiance, hasn't changed much in 6 years which is testament to them. Red mood lighting and DJ spinning beats on a Friday..."
Nic D
"A cool bar with Asian inspired decor. They do a great cocktail and the drinks list in general will keep everyone happy: from sparkling wine to..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a great time here after desperately trying to flee somewhere more chilled and less crowded. We arrived around 8pm and there was hardly any one..."
Madeline Agnes
"I come here nearly every week with my friends. We've made friends with the bartenders because we frequent so often. Pretty cool Asian bar with pretty..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Heading downstairs you are drawn into a rabbit hole of intimate lounge areas, dimly lit with tea light and silk lanterns... take you to Saigon. The..."
H
"Had never been here when I made a booking for my birthday. Found it online and looked pretty funky, plus liked the look of the drinks menu and bar..."
M. Y.
"Came to Golden Monkey for a work function and was impressed by the food served which was all off the tapas menu. Yummy spring rolls, salt and pepper..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I went to this cozy and cool underground bar on Saturday night. I like the performance of bartenders here. They are friendly and amused me! But..."
Chai
"Oriental layout with dim lighting. Upbeat, music. Mandarin Negroni was strong and mei li China doll was sweet. Asian tapas style so..."
Cookielessvee
"Went here for dinner and while the food is not amazing it is pretty decent. Service was excellent though and staff were very friendly. Atmosphere had..."
James Stephens
"I only came for one quick drink, and boy o boy was it a fast one, so I had another one. With poor lighting and sticky tables we all had a fabulous..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"Very chill, cozy and zen atmosphere, bar staff know their stuff, great place to hang out with friends on a casual week night! Felt like stayin there..."
Elodie Triton
"Stumbled along this place while walking down Hardware lane and decided to give it a go and we were pleasantly surprised! A really cool underground..."
Georgia Palladino
"Very cool opium den atmosphere in hidden underground location. Fantastic drinks and the food is just as good. Quite pricy but well worth it. Strongly..."
Shaun
"Stumbled on this gorgeous little bar on a Tuesday night so we had live jazz - so good! Drinks were nice and the bar tender friendly. Really nice..."
Lauren Green
"A bar with a cool vibe with interesting decor making it a good hang out spot. They do a good range of nice cocktails with some creative options...."
Binula
"Nice bar with a cool vibe. Three of us went in on a Friday night and got a table. The service wasn't great as we had to wait a while before asking if..."
Alisha McLean
"A cool little bar which is located down stairs. Wonderful atmosphere and can be very private for a romatic drink. The drinks were amazing (cocktails)..."
The Critic
"I've been coming to golden monkey every few weeks for the last 7 years. It's my favourite spot to relax and listen to great live soul rnb music. I am..."
Tabouli Salad
"We enjoyed stuffing our faces with their skewers, noodles, rice dishes and dumplings. The dumplings in particular are a notch above. The only..."
Gastrology
"Visited for the first time on a friday night to see a friend.Knew nothing going in and was very pleasantly surprised!From the..."
Kara Tippett
"RNB tunes while eating Fried Chicken. An institution on Thursday nights for drinks while the sounds of their amazing Soul/RnB band (Shaolin Funk)..."
Ag.gardon.ag
"Lamb Ribs. Was invited by a mate to this amazing bar on the long weekend and blew my mind off. Made me feel like i was in a Bruce Lee movie. Great..."
R_u_d_1
"Good food and cocktails. Not the friendliest of welcomes compared to other spots in..."
Lovetucker
"Golden Monkey still going strong.... It's hard to know where to begin writing this review for Golden Monkey. My first experience of Golden Monkey was..."
Einas
"Awesome atmosphere with great cocktails and music! Shanghai'd..."
Blossom
"Great date spot.. Used to be my favourite first-date haunt, as it makes you look mega sophisticated (even if you're not) and its dimly lit corners..."
The Truth
"Nice place. Come here on Sundays to escape the usual busy crowd and just relax. Peter behind the bar is somewhat of a wizard. As a bartender, it is..."
Melbournite
"Top Place. Having fought our way past the restaurant-pimps on the same street, promising us free drinks with our meal, blah blah blah, we decided to..."
Phoenix
"Has It ALL!. Golden Monkey has it all.The interior. The vibe. The music. The drinks.The vibe is obviously influenced by the..."
ChinaMan
"Great variety of cocktails and great Asian tapas!!! Music was good and atmosphere was..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"I celebrated my birthday at Golden Monkey last weekend and couldn't have picked a better venue! I hired the two back rooms for the entire night at no..."
Spunkalicious
"Satisfied. After reading some of the reviews and the ease with which I could get a booking on a Saturday night, it was with trepidation we took on..."
Tscod
"What's chillin'?? cocktails + live music!. Thanks guys for a wonderful thursday night. beautiful voices and awesome band. brought along some first..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Golden Night. We recently held our team function at Golden Monkey. Jaye and his friendly crew looked after us and the night was a huge success. Great..."
BellaItalia
"A cute little spot! Super .... A cute little spot! Super friendly and helpful staff.Great place to go hang for a few cocktails with a..."
Happy Katherine
"Mid week city meal. Mid week is best for a meal and some..."
STeam
"You are Gold!!. Thank you Golden Monkey for making my Hens night such a memorable experience!! It was exactly what I wanted for my pre-wedding..."
Sonia
"Great late nights. I always end up at the Golden Monkey when I am out and about on a night in the city, it is never a let down, the service is ever..."
Lady
"Great atmosphere awesome food in a cool setting will be a regular place to chill and enjoy life..."
Hung Lo
"Golden monkey is my all time favourite bar! Great atmosphere, great drinks, great live band every Thursday nights. If you like stevie wonder or..."
JCF
"Very cool place... Friendly staff set the scene for this Chinese-opium-den-grungesque underground bar and tapas venue. Drinks are a little bit..."
Bites_and_Bites
"Great find. Wow what a great little place.. very cool.. just had drinks but we will be..."
Megan
"Everything you need. Errrm where to start. Rum anyone? There's a huge selection that could have you sitting back in a venue that oozes comfort and..."
John Doe
"Beautiful idea!. Lovely place. Beautifully design, lovely music and quite fast to get drinks even for a packed house.Went here for a..."
Fusan Nguyen
"Brilliant!. I went on a Tuesday night (730-10pm) with a friend, so whilst I'm not sure what the place is like on a Fri-Sat night, on a Tuesday it was..."
Gwynneth
"Great before the kids discovered it. For me, this was a Thursday night staple with the girls before it became too popular (and noisy) for words...."
Tubbymistress
"Awsome vibe, sligtly akward eating dinner on a couch but atmosphere made up for it. Dumplings were..."
Angela
"One word! A M A Z I N G!!! We judged the place by the entrance but when we got there it was such a vibe. Staff were amazing drinks were yum also..."
Kushi Perera
"We had such an amazing time visiting @goldenmonkeybar earlier this week. We were firstly treated by dome amazing baos and dumplings on the upper..."
Pragya Gupta
"Down Melbourne’s iconic bustling Hardware Lane you will find Golden Monkey, a hidden basement bar reminiscent of the 1920’s Shanghai opium dens...."
Stephanie Rose
"Hidden eccentric underground bar worth trying out. Such an amazing time - good music played by set DJs and the whole cocktail range are all..."
Mel B
"Great cocktails here! If you're looking for a bar that's a little more chilled out and the music is not crazy loud so you can actually hear what your..."
Jimmy H
"Nice place. Good cocktails, downstairs is more of a dance club vibe. More quiet at the ground..."
Benjamin MICHONNET
"Great food great drinks and a great..."
Shivan Patel
Chin Chin's At Koto Moon
82/100 (655 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Thai
Asian
Malaysian
Chinese
Thai
Malaysian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Noodle
Dumplings
Duck
Dim Sum
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Malaysian
Thai
BYOB
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"The green chicken curry is what I always come back for, but the salt & pepper calamari was so tender and..."
Anna Banana
"Having been to a number of restaurants on Rathdowne St, delighted to have finally made it to Koto Moon. Warm, snug, welcoming environment - lots of..."
Keith Lawrence
"Service lovely & great ambiance. Would definitely return & recommend others. The prawn dumpling chive filling was lovely - (skin was a bit thick &..."
Speccy
"My number 1 to go to when im feeling like asian. I have been coming here for 6 years. Never have been dissapointed. Genuinely nice staff that will..."
Yun Peng
"Love this restaurant- staff are really great- seating us quickly getting a drink order while menus are left are all pretty standard as is getting a..."
Carlton_Mama
"Decided to finally give this place a try. The service was good and relatively quick. The food was nice, had good balance of flavours and well..."
Queen Of Food
"Always a fav since they opened. Great food. Great service. Great space. Love the mee goreng. Take always great too. Dumplings yummy. Way too many..."
Astro Buffy
"If you're looking for a mix Asian Cuisine, this is the place to be. I just love the cosy atmosphere here. Place looks like an old house converted..."
The Gastronomist
"Excellent Service especially to Jason (Manager).  Fantastic job with connecting with the customers.  The variety of Asian food are amazing and..."
Claire Nacario Limcangco
"Wasnt sure what kind of cuisine this place was but they did everything so well. So many people grabbing takeaway which was a good sign. The service..."
FoodFoodFood
"This is often our goto option when we can't decide what cuisine to have for dinner. It's easy to find a park, but better to book in advance for a..."
AP23
"Great spot for Asian fusion. Fantastic service and great variety of affordable dishes. Great place to share with friends. A must..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Brightly coloured in red, gold and black tones, Koto Moon offers a range of Asian flavours from their menu. The amenities are clean but limited for..."
Donna Braden
"Best Asian restaurant in the northern suburbs! The menu has so many options and every single dish I try outdoes my reigning favourite. The service is..."
Gina
"Quite simple.Thai green curry (after an assortment of dim sums) + rockling fillets + a nice bottle of wine = an evening of forgetting all the..."
A L . L I K E S . F O O D ?
"Chin Chin's at Koto Moon is  a local eatery in North Carlton which serves Japanese food as well as a number of other Asian dishes. We dropped in..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Great food, great service and cosy little place. Can see this place becoming a regular for a long time to come. The crispy prawn entree is a..."
LG2002
"I have been eating at Chin Chin at Koto Moon (Chin Chin’s to us) for so many years that I have lost count. Unfortunately the Laksa and the prawn..."
Ciel Kaye
"Not what we expected when we thought we had booked into the famous Chin Chin but was delicious none the less. I will return to have the Thai Green..."
Keden
"Very small and cute chinese restaurant, place is busy most of the night (since the open only at 5pm) the soup was great and healthy! Music is..."
Maximilian
"Spot on! Very..."
Adam Cooper
"Like this place a lot. Mongolian beef however was average and on this occasion we felt the quantity we paid for was..."
Erica Belli
"Chin chins @ koto moon. We had a superb night here...had a private room for a special birthday. Food was great hosted by Jody..what a legend!!..."
Betty Lynch
"Oh My God! My favourite restaurant is open for lunch on sat & sun! Thanks chin chin!..."
Jamie
"Good food and service but something lacking. The food was delicious but a little pricey considering the serving size. A bowl of plain white rice for..."
JJ And C
"I've been there several times and never been disappointed. The food is always excellent and staff always helpful and never got our order wrong. I..."
Pag
"A good place for any night of the week.. The food was well presented and despite being busy the atmosphere felt tranquil. But the most important and..."
Facebook User
"Great thai. Loved this place, great atmosphere, food was beautiful and lots of it. Only compliant was there wasn't enough staff on. We sat..."
Adelleheskin
"Love this place!. My favorite place to eat! The food is always excellent, staff are very friendly and helpful. Jody runs this restaurant very..."
Sarah
"Good vibe, great food, bit ex-xy. I like the vibe - casual but interesting - and the food is great but too fine dining priced for not a fine dining..."
Bellyscribe
"Really nice thai style food. Expensive but overall pretty..."
OnlyTruth
"Fantastic Fun. Had dinner here last Friday. Great food. Staff were great fun - despite me dropping my chopsticks every 10 minutes and them having to..."
Jamesjoneswork
"Great place!!. We ate there last night for mothers day. It was delicious and more important mum loved it. They even brought out a free dessert for..."
Jman
"YUMMO!!!. I went there with my husband for dinner last night, it was our first date away from bubs in over 9 months. The food was beautiful and we..."
Nessy
"You'd have to be very hard to please not to enjoy CCKM, the food & service were both a cut above. The only downside for me were the noise levels. At..."
Iceman
"Loved it. I had a really lovely dinner last night with 8 of my girl friends for one of their birthday. The food was delicious and the owner is..."
Amd
"Dinner. I have edited this- decided that complaining about not getting tofu as a starter was churlish and sounded very picky. We ate here Valentine's..."
Fifi
"Thank you & keep up the good work!. Once again Chin Chin on Koto Moon delivers! Our group of old school friends have been dining here for over 10..."
Abinormal10
"Amazing Food & Service. This is the best restaurant ever! The food is amazing & cooked to perfection. The service is impeccable and the decor has a..."
Chinesenoonie
"Beautiful cuisine. I've been coming here for quite some time and it is always a joy to dine here. The food is absolutely beautiful. Everything on the..."
Angiemontana13
"Consistently lovely!. My family and I are long time locals and have been going to Chin Chin's for a long time. From popping in for a dinner to having..."
Jacintadmurphy
"Wonderful place. We have been going to Chin Chin's for many years and we love it. Every neighbourhood should have a place like this. The food is..."
Kerry Smith
"Hidden Gem in Melbourne. What began as an accidental dinner turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I have had for a long time. We were..."
Danielwcondon
"Chin Chin's made a good night great. We had a special birthday for 10 people in Chin Chin's private dining room on Thursday night. Service was..."
Burleighpeter
"An oriental Gem!. Were treated to a great night out last week. The service was spot on, attentive and friendly, with the waiter coming back a couple..."
P And D
"Yummo!. Amazing dishes, food & service! Will be back..."
Alicemartini
"Yes!. Finally a good chinese restaurant! Loved their black sesame dessert. Will be..."
Yummy
"I had a catch up with the girls at chin chin's last night and I honestly could not fault it. Food was excellent! Fresh, tasty and served very..."
Joanne Wittig
"Love it!. I've been coming here for 3 years and I've learned that you can't go wrong at Koto Moon. The service is super quick and all the staff are..."
Snowbunny
"Favourite. This is one of the nicest places to eat. The food is always consistantly good and the service is excellent. The staff are friendly and..."
Skaway2010
"We've been dining here for years and is always a great experience! Love the prawn and chive dumplings and the soups and curries! Fresh flavours and..."
Mang-e-bev
"Set on leafy Rathdowne Street near the ever popular Carlton, resides this little, intimate gem of a restaurant.With its modern, eclectic twist..."
AandE
"Amazing food with a great selection to excite even the fussiest eater. Menu had a lot to offer. The only downside was the setup of the..."
Steaklover
"Had our girls catch up here in Dec 2012 and the food was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. Will definitely..."
RayCharles
"The service is excellent. Te wait staff were attentive and helpful, helping my partner and I select a vegan friendly meal from their menu with ease...."
Hellerphant
"Excellent food and excellent customer service. I would recommend..."
Jakelaidlaw
"Had a lovely dinner here on saturday night. The ambience was warm and inviting and the food was lovely. We had the rockling with sweet sake sauce..."
Dazzling
"OMG this is the best restaurant ever. Nth Carltons best kept secret no longer! Have been eating here for over 10 years, say no..."
Melza
"I love the tofu and green curry dish. i have been going there for 8 years. the staff are very friendly..."
Erica
"Great food and service, if they can only offer you a table upstairs... Try somewhere..."
HungryHippo
"Chicken Green Curry Heaven. Beautiful curries, wonderful stir fries......this place has been around forever and still delivers a great selection of..."
BellaItalia
"Pretty much better than the Malaysian food I ate in Malaysia. Fresh flavours, quality ingredients, fast service and welcoming..."
Jesssssssicaaaaa
"Lovely.. My fav Asian food in Melbourne. The food is so fresh and Oh My God tasty, try the dumplings followed by the green curry. Or the thai fish..."
MsPP
"Great restaurant tasty food, highly recommended the prawn dumpling and the Tom Yum noodles..."
Raffaele Mastrovincenzo
"Chin Chins seems to be able to keep the standard up. My favourites are the special fried rice and fried calamari. The japanese style dishes are also..."
Steve Garrard
"Try the crispy rockling special. It rocks! Dim sum is yum....delicious food at very reasonable prices. Thanks to all at Kyoto..."
Ms Vintage
"Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great service. Love this restaurant and will definitely be going..."
Bel Devo
"We had a wonderful family lunch here last Sunday. Covid restrictions meant we couldn't have everyone at home so we were looking for a large private..."
Roger Ryan
"Food was fine, variety of tastes nice restaurant inside casual quiet good..."
len cattlin
"I've eaten here many times and love it. Has consistently good quality and really interesting food and quick, efficient and friendly service. Two..."
Nick Murphy
East Imperial
82/100 (522 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Dumplings
Prawns
Mandarin Duck
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I came for Sunday Yum Cha yesterday with a group of 11 people. Firstly, the decor was beautiful. Such a lovely, clean and well presented restaurant...."
Nikki
"My bf and I were looking to go to a yum cha last minute, and called up East Imperial to book a table which was such a great decision!! Firstly we..."
Lisa Giles
"It's Worth to try it out if you'd like to know what's authentic southern Chinese food. Lots of fresh seafoods. We all had a very good night there...."
Elisha Song
"Tasty Chinese food, Szechwan beef and the beef and Chinese broccoli dishes were my favourite.Excellent service, friendly staff, great with kids..."
Lauren
"Came for yum Cha. Food tasty - well presented. Warm atmosphere and friendly accommodating staff. Standouts are duck pancakes, shanghai dumplings,..."
Ricardo Nemirovsky
"I have been here couple times and never let me down. Especially home-made Yum Cha! Tasty dishes, friendly manager. Great location, Easy parking. Keep..."
Hungry Tiger
"Great traditional regional Chinese food and some interesting dishes I haven't seen on a menu before such as a caramelized sweet potato dessert. Sweet..."
Benno
"The best experience I have ever had in Mel. Services are great!Fabulous food,especially Peking Duck pancake!I can't wait to make a reservation for..."
Muggle
"A hidden gem!. We had a lovely meal here and it was so good that we had already booked to come back again! Attentive service with excellent food and..."
CritiqueN
"Food is amazing, fast service and very friendly, the head chef is a..."
Hunger Monger
"Really nice food, impressive decor and odd service. We were asked what we would like to drink prior to seeing a menu of any sort. The translation at..."
Andrew
"Great for groups!. Went with 15 friends for a friend's birthday. Restaurant is beautiful but was very quiet especially for a Saturday night.We..."
Liv O
"Food is fantastic, great value for money and the service is friendly and excellent!! Can thoroughly recommend this venue for any Chinese..."
Chris Appleton
"Black seasame icecream and egg tart are highly..."
South Yarra Food Lover
"Enjoyable dinner. We had a very nice dinner here tonight. Apparently, the restaurant changed hands recently, and the service was friendly, prompt and..."
CR
"Excellent!!. Have been dining here for many years and have enjoyed working our way through the menu several times. Particular favourites are their..."
Old Bull
"I have just arrived home from a delicious banquet meal, and the food was outstanding, however what made the night truly memorable was the excellent,..."
Kaz Worland
"Loved it.... We had a large group(18) and we had the yum cha banquet for dinner. Bloody Delicious with the pork buns and the duck pancakes a real..."
Togey
"I wish there was a category "I like it but..." We went on a quiet Saturday an there seemed to be very limited options so we kept getting offer the..."
Fatchops
"Well worth it. Bought a Groupon voucher for this restaurant and went with open mind. Must say the surroundings are just really lovely. The staff were..."
Liz
"Soup dumplings are amazing!..."
Claire
"Wow what a great Restuarant best Chinese ever service impeccable great ambiance love it ! Thanks for a great dining experience Lisa..."
Lisa Baird
"Great food, good prices.. I've eaten here a few times over the last year or so and have nary a complaint. Food is fresh, slightly modern and tasty...."
Alex Maiorano
"Delicious food. Absolutely delicious infact. For a surprisingly quiet evening we got impeccable service and attention. The quality, timing and..."
Froodette
"Had a bit of a bad/awkward start when we were told corkage was $12 per bottle. Then when we told them we were interested in doing yum cha they said..."
Adriang
"First time. My first yum cha experience. I've only got one word for it. Incredible. Beautiful place, beautiful, intersting, tasty, potent food and..."
Lauren Shay
"Yum yum cha. We had lunch there yesterday and loved it. We arrived at 12, so it was still early with not many customers, consequently we were waited..."
Anna Rogers
"Arthur and the owner Aunty Chen are very friendly. They make you feel like home. Apart from the dishes from the menu, you can also call and tell them..."
Guru Gun
"Came on a Tuesday with no booking in a group of 3. Restaurant was empty except for us but the food was delicious and the staff helped us customise..."
Aidan Kelly
"Went last night for Mother’s Day and the food did not disappoint. The food came out hot, great portion sized and was absolutely delicious. Our go..."
Cathy Tang
"Must visit here for best service and the most delicious..."
Lydia Yin
"I love this place. The prices are reasonable, the owner looks for the best quality produce. I have lived in China, I married into a Chinese family...."
Alexander McLeod
Shanghai Street
82/100 (609 ratings)
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Fast Food
Chinese
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Cheap Eats
"Dined here with some friends after stage 1 release of restrictions- max 20 customers at a time. Service was fast, dumplings were beautiful. We..."
Jean Ng
"Hands down, my fav xiao long bao place & probs even for dumpling as well. Plus if you're on Zomato Gold, you are eligible for 10% of the total bill...."
Steph
"The place is really famous for Xiao long baos and dumplings. Visited this place with friends and was really impressed with the quality and flavour of..."
Vanessa (TheJumpingDumpling)
"You have to queue for a short while at lunch time but the staff are efficient at getting diners seated as quickly as possible, with menus given in..."
Srslyfoods
"This restaurant gets quite busy for lunch, so best to come here right on 12 for lunch. It is a large restaurant with comfortable seating and great..."
Rhonni
"No doubt this restaurant will always have a line to dine in! Have been here twice and it has been consistent in their fast paced service and food...."
Little Noms
"The best dumplings in..."
Anonymous
"Good quality food which is definitely worth its price. The place is often packed, and you often place your orders while you are waiting in line..."
Sam Dze
"Great fast and furious: Tokyo drift, well Asian cuisine anyway. Great flavors and quality. The beef and bean curd spicy pot creates a food high and..."
JB
"My girlfriend and I tend to come here on Wednesday afternoons just when the place is about to be opened again. The service here is quite fast and..."
Trung Nguyen
"This is my  go-to dumpling place. The peking pork boiled dumplings and the wontons with peanut sauce and chilli oil are two dishes I absolutly have..."
Deb KB
"Xiaolongbao is always my favourite food.waiting for 10-15mins on Friday night is not bad. Love the noodles and buns...very fresh and handmade..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"The layout of this restaurant is so well thought out. My partner and I decided to have a quick lunch and we were mostly impressed! The Kung Pao..."
Nutsandbolts
"Have been going there for dumplings for years. Cheap eats done right. I love the chicken prawn pan fried dumplings the best! Xiaolongbao is not bad..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Feeling like quick and affordable chinese food? Shanghai Street has got you! FOOD: We ordered the Kung Pao Chicken Noodles and the Pan..."
Jianne Yong
"❤️ xiao long bao pork ($11.80); wonton in chilli oil ($11.80); fried slice rice cakes ($12.80); boiled pecking dumplings ($10)💔..."
The Superscript Diner
"Great xiao long baos that are flavoursome and big.Cheap dumplings but dont expect good service.Worth the line up if you are after..."
Melb_Belly
"The xiaolongbaos were super satisfying and delicious, the meat was juicy and the dumpling itself had the perfect amount of broth within. We got a..."
Claire Yuen
"Best xiao long baos/dumplings in Melbourne!!! 👌🏼💯 i’ve been here pleeeenty of times and every time I go here, there’s ALWAYS a queue no..."
Kim C
"Shanghai cuisine here is pretty good and I have tried the real thing in Shanghai.Must order items are the XLB soup dumpling and the fried..."
Leo
"When we first got there, the queue was massive and we ended up waiting for around 40 minutes. But during the wait, our orders were taken. So once..."
Sharon Jong
"Never get sick of this xiaolongbao restaurant. Usually you gotta queue to get sit but it is worth to join in the queue. 🍜 Shanghai fried..."
Eatwithbonny
"It’s no secret that my favourite place for dumplings in Melbourne’s CBD is Hutong, but my favourite dumpling dish is a whole another..."
The New Fave
"Everything was delish but the waiter took all our sauces away before I had finished eating.Also if its your first time visiting this store they..."
Sharondefoodie
"The restaurant was extremely busy, yet our dishes were served to us only minutes later! It was amazing service, for relatively cheap and pretty good..."
Bethany Collery
"There is something comforting about having noodles and dumplings on a chilly night. We ordered the crabmeat soup dumplings, chicken and prawn fried..."
Willtravelforfood17
"We have just finished eating one of the best asia meals I've had in the city, maybe beyond that.While there was a bit of a queue when we..."
LifestyleByLily
"Popular with everyone, this restaurant could do with some more seating. The tables are small and I felt quite squished. Service is fast so they turn..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Shanghai street xiaolongbao in Chinatown. It is one of my best xiaolongbao stores it is quite authentic to Shanghainese style. It is always a long..."
Steven Gu
"Great dumpling and a very reasonable price. This had always been my best value for money place and hasn’t failed to satisfy over the years. In the..."
GoMelbS
"Shanghai Street has been on our list of Dumpling eateries for a really long time, especially for Xiaolongbao - a type of Chinese steamed bun that are..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"4.0Visited with T pre-Maroon 5 concert at RLA.🍹 DRINKS: n/a🍽 FOOD: delicious cheap eat!- ‘XiaoLong Bao -..."
Neda
"Shanghai Street Dumpling Xiaolongbao & Dumpling is one of my favourite dumpling places in Melbourne! (Especially this branch - corner of Elizabeth St..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"Looking for a cheap filling place? This one is for you Ordered: Shanghai fried noodles: $11.8Pork Peking dumplings (12pcs):..."
Cindy Tran
"Went here tonight. But also been other nights. I went with my ex girl friend and her siblings. Was great to catch up with them and eat dumplings..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"Very authentic dumplings and extremely quick service. Waited almost 40 minutes to be seated but I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again as the dumplings..."
Theresa Pham
"Shanghai Street is definitely my go-to for comfort food, because I love dumplings. You can’t go wrong with the xiao long bao. The wonton in peanut..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Another place to add to my ever-growing list of restaurants that make a good rice cake (for a decent price at that). If you get dumplings here,..."
Quince And Cheese
"Rating: 5Food: 5Value: 5Service: 4Ambience: 4I could smell the aroma coming from a street away. The store being..."
Munching With Mel
"Came here for work lunch, good dumplings of course I got the xiaolongbao and pork and prawn dumplings with bacon fried rice, good dumplings good..."
Amid
"We happened to be walking around in the area at 12 noon when the shop first opened for business. There was already a line of people waiting outside...."
Lady X
"This would be the second time I dined with my friends at Shanghai Street outlet in Chinatown and we always leave the place satisfied. Service is very..."
Inem
"Get ready to queue for some juicy dumplings. It was about a 10mins wait outside for us. The restaurant was packed on entering with tables and seats..."
Hungry Hieu
"Best dumplings in Melbourne!!! Honestly! Service the first time I went here could have been a little bit better as the waitress forgot..."
SK
"3.5 One of the more popular branches of Shanghai Street, you will see lines outside for a good reason. Shanghai Street's xiao long bao..."
Flying Forward
"An oldie but a goodie. There’s always a queue but I think their xiao long bao is worth the wait. Do try their vege dumplings and the pan fried pork..."
Hungry For Chips
"Is there a joy in waiting?In short YES, it's a small restaurant, part of the expanding empire of the "Shanghai Street" group. You can't..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"What Great place. I have been there many times short waiting times, good tasty food not that I have tried many of their dishes I will when I can get..."
James Tully
"The peanut butter thing was too spicy than what I’ve expected but the xiao long bao was beautiful as always. Very affordable price, service was..."
Windyy
"FOOD: XiaoLongBao were very juicy and scrumptious, my favourite was pork and crab XiaoLongBabies. We ordered one of the chilli oil soup dumplings,..."
Peter Uchiha
"Walking through China town in Melbourne, we saw this line of people waiting to dine in at Shanghai Luo and Im one of those people where if I see a..."
Medium_Rare
"One of the best dumplings house I’ve been, the xiao long pao is delicious (not pictured, I was too slow). I highly rate the deep fried calamari..."
Belly Happy
"This place is my new favourite dumpling spot. Had pork fried dumplings, chicken and prawn boiled dumplings and the xiao long bao. Very juicy,..."
Joshua Osborne
"Great and juicy dumplings. Been her for few times and they always very packed and busy, prepare for a long line queuing if you’re coming during..."
Val
"My go to restaurant whenever I’m craving Xiao Long Bao and dumplings. Have been here several times and there is always a line. The service is quick..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Had the noodles with pork sauce, chicken and prawn XiaoLongBao, mini fried pork bun, and fried pork dumpling.The noodles kicked off with a..."
Streaky Eats
"Casual meal with satisfying mouthfuls for a great price.Ordered (from favourite to least favourite):- Traditional xiaolongbao: juicy,..."
Melissa
"Even at 5:30, we needed to line up and wait in queue. We decided what to order in queue so that it took short time for us to be served after have a..."
Kaseyzz
"Been here a few times before, generally you have to line up for this place and for a 20mins~ wait, I think it's worth it. The value for the food here..."
Grape Life
"One of melbourne's most popular dumpling venues. be prepared to queue, but it's generally not for long and the food is worth it. it's cheap, tasty..."
Descartesmuse
"Get in early to avoid the long waits! There is more space for large groups compared to the Shanghai Street restaurant on the other side of Little..."
Rachel Jade
"For some reason I have always overlooked this place when looking for a feast of dumplings in Chinatown. There is always a line of people waiting out..."
Chub Chub
"Very nice Xiaolongbao over there. The fried and steamed Xiaolongbao were really good. Quite crowd place that almost everytime got there, there was a..."
Cathleen
"Located china town , customer service , and dining atmosphere not bad . The Shanghai xiaolong pao is great and tasty , and others food such..."
Pierre Pie
"Heard so much about this place I had to try. Long queue but moves very fast. Food came pretty fast. Nice. Like the dumplings in chili oil. Very..."
Dimples
"A friend took me here and we ordered the 6 piece mini fried pork bun, 12 piece fried pork dumplings and spring onion oil noodles. Everything was of a..."
Sylv
"I come here all the time as it is my favorite place to have xiao long bao! Being Shanghainese I am very picky when it comes to this cuisine and..."
Vivian
"Service ~ 9/10Food ~ 8/10Atmosphere ~ 6/10Perfect for pre turn up fuel to line the stomach or a hearty starched meal after a..."
Ghost Reviewer
"Pretty busy place, so get there before the Friday lunch rush if you can! I ordered the pork and prawn wonton soup and the Shanghai mini fried pork..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"Pan fried pork dumplings were great!Green veges were also good.Hot and sour soup was ok but came out too late and was a bit cold.Would..."
Facebook User
"Having pass by it many times to find a long queue outside its restaurant, expectations were really high for me. Finally decided to give it a try and..."
Edible Flowers
"I love this place. It’s good dumplings for very cheap. The service is quick and at lunch time they try and get a quick turn over. It’s not..."
Amysyder
"What a place! Fresh made dumplings ordered while you are waiting in line - this place is has speedy service down to a fine art. Seriously though,..."
McFoodie Jones
"My friend brought me to the restaurant & we had dinner at there a few weeks ago. Friend suggested Traditional Steamed Pork XiaoLongBao, it tasted..."
Blueberry Matcha
"I overdid it by ordering three serves of dumplings BUT I still ate everything! The beauty of a place this busy is the freshness of the dishes. Served..."
David Maddison
"If you are the Bao person that I recommend Original XiaoLongBao and pen fried bao. Every time I return here for the bao and spring onion oil..."
Spring
"Food is delicious for a good price. We tried the pork xiao long bao, fried rice and the dried pork noodles. Everything was amazing. The..."
Paula Gutiérrez
"I always go to this branch for dumplings and I always leave satisfied. The xiao long bao were absolutely delicious. The soup was so flavorful. The..."
Patricia Wongsodirdjo
"This place is so good that there is always a queue when we arrive. Awesome vegan options for the dumplings and really quick service!..."
Chelsea Lahra
"Couldn’t believe how cheap this place was given the 10% weekend surcharge + amazing quality. My fave was the chilli with peanut butter dumplings,..."
Johnson Huynh
Misschu
82/100 (1024 ratings)
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"Been here a few times in past and is always consistently good. Had the salmon vermicelli bowl with xo sauce. The flavours are good, right amount of..."
Linda
"Pretty chill ambience and it’s a good place to hang out after work! 👍🏻 However, the portion is slightly small and it’s just right for small..."
Michelle Low
"Very delicious foods!!Today we ordered x2 Crispy Slaws (Tumeric Chicken), a Beef brisket Bahn mi & a serving of Scallops and Prawn..."
Anth Cavalli
"Busy little restaurant with nice staff. We always order the lemongrass beef with red rice, quinoa and greens. The food is always nice and we’ve..."
Mish 🍔❤️
"Having dined here a number of times, my go to dish is the beef rice noodle salad. Always ask for sauce on the side and it will come in a small teacup..."
Melbourne Digest
"Delicious Vietnamese food! The wait staff are very friendly. Such great price for the food. Left my wallet there and in a panic called them to see if..."
Lily Bohun
"Tofu rice paper rolls were good. I love buns but wasn’t too keen on the ones here, the vegetable filling didn’t taste that great to me. Veggie..."
Vege Eats
"Miss Chu, we Choose you.(Yep thats right, i made it rhyme).These little Viet stores of joy are packed with traditional recipes with a..."
Mr And Mrs S
"A favourite office takeaway outlet! Nothing in this menu is boring, with everything packing a punch. Any combination of the protein and black rice..."
MELB JOURNAL
"Loved it great street food, good vibe and they dealt well with the influx of people looking for a feed after work. Great place for little bites and..."
Liz_p24
"Great little "modern" Vietnamese place. I love their vermicelli noodles salad with lemongrass beef. Other really nice items on their menu also…..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Cheap n Cheerful Large Portions but a Tad Oily & Salty.This was my first time here so l was kind of ordering blind but l have eaten..."
Julie T
"Absolutely delicious, authentic Vietnamese food here! I was very impressed at the great flavours in every one of the dishes I tried. This place is..."
Lolaraean9
"Great vegan options here. Had the Vegan Asian Vegetables with garlic chives steamed dumplings for entree and the Vegan Sautéed Shitake, Enoki &..."
VeganeatsM
"Food was so fresh and had amazing flavours. I'm very picky with my meat but the beef and chicken vermicelli salads were delish. Unfortunately the..."
Shinade Zedda
"A visiting relative from overseas wanted to have Vietnamese cuisine tonight and we wanted somewhere central in CBD so Miss Chu seemed like a good..."
Jolene Lim
"Always a big fan of Vietnamese cuisine, and what better place to try it than Misschu. This place serves on a simple and effective menu so the service..."
The Gastronaut
"Ordered:Crab and prawn vermicelli spring rollsPork and wood ear mushroom banh cuon Salmon XO sauce vermicelli saladPopcorn..."
Sylv
"Have been here too many times to count and I always get veggie dumplings and rice paper rolls and the mushroom vermicelli salad. It's so yummy..."
Always Hungry
"So I’ve heard about MissChu Tuckshop story a while ago and finally got to try it when I realised the exhbition store was located a few min walk..."
SueyLuey
"Beef vermicelli bowl is through the roof good! Not the cheapest lunch spot in the area but one of the best. Highly recommended. Good spot for a 1:1..."
Jeremy K
"Walked past this restaurant to grab a quick bite as it is really close to the hotel that we stayed at. The rice paper rolls were pretty delicious...."
Foodie In Paradise
"Cool little CBD restaurant. Small inside but room for several tables and chairs as well as bench seats.Friendly staff with a good atmosphere...."
Grant Sheridan
"I work quite close to Miss Chu and it's my go to when I need a quick lunch. Quality and taste can be hit and miss, and it definitely lacks the class..."
Ihoward
"Got the mushroom, rice, quinoa and greens dish, really liked it, very tasty. Would like to see more vegan options on the menu. My friend had the..."
Kim
"I have to say they have the best spring rolls in Melbourne! Food was served very quick and every dish was just so good! A very creative fusion Asian..."
Lulu216
"All the food we ordered (except the beef pho) were awesome. The grilled beef vermicelli was very flavourful and the fried chicken bun was very well..."
Saladzzz
"As seasoned Viet lovers we came here for a date night with high expectations after checking out reviews. The Pros: The Pork Buns were..."
ToFeedTwo
"Came here for a little work lunch. Was very impressed with the vegan dumplings and vegan mushroom stir fry. As a newly vegetarian person, I didn't..."
Magenta White
"Tasty rice paper rolls, a thousand times better than what you'd experience at Roll'd - they even give you a thick, chunky peanut sauce in a little..."
Emma
"This place has a very cosy setting- perfect for couples or very small groups. The food was great! We got the lemongrass beef with rice and satay..."
Stephanie Dellios
"Mixed feelings about this one, we arrived around 8pm to be told the kitchen would be closing soon so we had to order right away. We did but then..."
Kdog
"Great fast Vietnamese take away or dine in without the typical fast food chain factor. Plenty of options to alter your order or add extras. ..."
Mabel Chau
"Good food as usual however give the new steamed rice roll things a miss. Popcorn chicken great. Spring rolls good but a little bit great with the..."
Robanda
"If close quarters and simple, honest cooking is what you're after, I think you'll enjoy a meal at misschu.I got the sauteed shitake, enoki..."
The Chip Monk
"Wonderful atmosphere & amazing food! Cannot comment on the service because it was minimal - there was a tick-box sheet to order.We ordered..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"I ordered the Beef Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad through Ubereats and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted. I wasn't expecting much when I..."
Ilovetoomnom
"Tasty vermicelli, average rice paper rolls and steamed buns. The rice paper rolls and steamed buns were very over priced considering the tiny..."
Andrew Smith
"Just had lemongrass beef Vermicillia salad. Tastes so good! The portion is generous. Not that pricey. Will come back to try other dishes!..."
Yolanda Wong
"Been here many a time. Always delicious! I had the lemongrass beef with rice,quinoa and greens (Chinese broccoli). The other option is to have with..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Perfect for a quick, delicious bite to eat after work. The squid is absolutely amazing and highly recommended! Vegetarian dumplings were like a party..."
JR
"Love this little place at the corner of Exhibition and LaTrobe St in Melbourne's CBD that cook up a terrific modern Vietnamese fusion cuisine. Super..."
Arijit Das
"Had dinner here and for my first experience i was surprised! One word for the menu and its quality: awesome! Authentic, simple, well balanced,..."
MaLT
"Misschu is a small restaurant offering tuck shop style Vietnamese food. Their modern take on authentic Vietnamese cuisine has left them with an..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Always go for their rice paper rolls! I've tried the tiger prawn & mango (my fave), satay chicken & cucumber (which has a nice-peanuty flavor that's..."
Somya
"Great place for a quick lunch stop or dinner if you're craving Asian food. Must try's.....Crab and prawn net spring rollsDuck and..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"I sometimes order from Miss Chu but I've got to say it's been with less and less frequency. I'm coming to the end of what has been a long honeymoon..."
Mim D
"The prawn noodle salad here is pretty good, although pricey compared to other places. I like the Peking duck rolls and dumplings. It's a quite a..."
Ben Johnson
"Tasty, relatively healthy, quick food option in the Spring St end of the city. Having been here a number of times, I can safely say the food is..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Like the black rice and the portion of the vegetables here and the taste was good but a little salty for me! I want to try other dishes in the..."
Ran Zheng
"Awesome Vietnamese food! We ordered the peking duck pancake, scallop dumplings, chili king prawn salad, and crab and prawn rice net salad. The Peking..."
Luke And Hannah
"I loved this place, we visited for lunch and staff were so accommodating fitting us in with a pram on a busy lunch rush. Yummy healthy..."
Misha
"Came here last week with few friends.the food was delicious and even the place is vibrant.would love to try more next time,defenetly we'll be back...."
Kate36jojo
"Came here for a quick and light dinner after a busy day in the city. Amazing food, full of flavour, super fresh and brought out from the kitchen..."
Kezia Lynch
"Brilliant lunch options but make sure to get in early as word is spreading and will continue to grow about the wonderful miss chu. A pretty well..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"This is what Melbourne food culture is all about. I've been to this place twice in 2 weeks because it was so great. Lunch = Banh Mi was top notch..."
Ben Jones
"With Vietnamese restaurants all over, it is hard to find a fresh one. I have only been (mildly) disappointed with my meal once which is great..."
Braxton Godfreid
"Finally a place with low carb noodles! I had the Peking duck pancake and the warm salmon vermicelli salad the salmon was well cooked and the sauce..."
Shell
"This place has been on my list for a while now and I finally had the chance for a weekday lunch here. My expectations of fresh, modern and quick food..."
Feed Me
"All dishes are awesome. No discussion. Lemongrass beef vermicelli salad is my no. 1. Delicious and healthy! Lunch, dinner or late night take out are..."
Oi Suebsanguan
"The set up and the vibe of Mis Chu was absolutely fantastic, I loved the set up and it brought me into Friday mood even though we went for lunch mid..."
FoodHedonist
"Had an amazing experience tonite at miss chu thanks to the waitress. I forgot my wallet before entering miss chu, was starving and only..."
Joe Close
"Went to Miss Chu late last night for a quick bite. We were the only customers at around 9pm and had to order food straight away. We chose the Poached..."
I. D.
"I’ve been going for dumplings at Shandong Mama every time I need to eat in the city. It is a delicious and easy option that never fails to..."
Quincesandkale
"An institution. An institution that continues to serve up fresh and tasty Vietnamese fare with aplomb. So many highlights, from the rice paper rolls,..."
Shaun
"Nice lunch place, fresh food and lots of flavour it is a little on the pricey side for the size specially if you want to try a bunch of different..."
Ross Lorenzo
"Best spring rolls I've ever had. Wrap with the lettuce and dunk in fish sauce for full effect. However, customer service is lower than average. They..."
Hanadi H
"Great atmosphere and great food. Lot of items on the menu and you won't be disappointed. Tried the tumeric chicken breast. Will be coming again for..."
Srisaiyeegharan Kidnapillai
"Great first experience here. The prawn and crab net warm vermicelli spring roll salad was perfect as a fresh, healthy and light lunch. The Vietnamese..."
A R (AR9)
"$$ Quite liked Misschu. Reasonably priced, outdoor seating adds to the ambiance of street dining. Fresh and enjoyable..."
IGuideU
Drumplings
82/100 (2059 ratings)
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"The restaurant has really comfortable seating, is clean and has good ambience - perfect for photos. Dumplings were definitely something different and..."
Janice Liew
"My partner and I tried all the dumplings on the menu and definitely recommend them all, including the desert dumplings! 10/10 service and great..."
Jordan Taylor Attard
"Pretty solid dumplings the service nice even though they forget..."
DamoForce Food
"You can find a zillion dumpling places but this is my favourite. Not the cheapest (but still quite cheap) the dumplings seem to be better quality..."
Tboy
"Love the concept and tried a range of the 'special' dumplings which were delicious. Also had a dish of the regular pork and chive dumplings which..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"My partner and I are from New Zealand and this was a must go for us as we had never been before and it sounded amazing. And wow it did not..."
Hannah
"What an awesome place. So colourful and inviting with a court yard in the back which is perfect for a few drinks on a summers night. We ordered the..."
Olive
"I've been a big fan of Drumplings ever since they've opened. Their concept is a winner and I come back again and again for their cheeseburger..."
El T
"Dumplings with a difference. Some were really nice like the truffle ones but others not so. Not a candidate for value for money but the service was..."
Musafir
"So finally we visited @drumplings after a long wait as we had heard a lot about their fusion version of dumplings...So we tasted their..."
We.eat.travel.love
"The chef came and walked us through the menu. Sat with us and understood what we loved in food. Surprised us with wonderful bao, roti chanai and..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Friendly staff and willing to explain all the dishes if you request or need assistance. Also very enthusiastic for the most part. Venue is cute and..."
Tifa Cheung
"First time at drumplings and I am so so impressed. We tried 3 different vegan dishes and all 3 were light and delicious. Truly enjoyed our meals...."
Nouri
"Super sweet staff! Go between 12-2 for a really relaxed vibe. I went on a date here and it was great!! Prices are fair and the servers are..."
Thu
"Amazing dessert dumplings! Thank you to the lovely gentlemen who convinced us to go for desserts! I’m also glad you changed the potato curry..."
YumYum
"Pricy but worth the food, ordered cocktails and tried those pizza dumpling and other flavours very tasty and unforgettable moments. Fancy place with..."
天军
"An absolutely fantastic place for a quick bite to eat. Order a few and share them round the flavours are so unique. My favourite is the mac and..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Finally got to try the cheeseburger dumplings from drumplings at the night noodle market and oh my goodness! They are sooooo good. My tastebuds 100%..."
MelbourneLops
"Been meaning to try these dumplings for a long time and glad they had a stall at the Night Noodle Markets. There was four fillings of dumplings to..."
Anneliese
"We tried the new dumplings from their Spring/Summer 2020 menu and some others:⁣🍖 Xiao Long BaoLove the broth that was inside. It..."
Alvin Lee
"Truffle mushroom dumplings were soo good 😋! The banter from the canadian waitress and the boy with the curly moustache was amazing. We had the..."
Amelia Gibbs
"31.12.2019For my last day of 2019 I decided to feature one of the most epic 2019 venues! Drumplings! 🥳 for the food ethos and creativity,..."
Ines Fernandes
"Drumpling has got to be the most interesting dumpling place we have been to. They have added a westernised twist to the traditional dumplings. If you..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"A cute restaurant with the most interesting dumpling combinations! Definitely a must visit if you love trying out new foods..."
Saygs_
"The cheeseburger and pizza dumplings are totally worth..."
Daniel
"The pork belly baos were soooo yummy! It actually tasted like Peking duck (due to the sauce used), and the pork belly was super crispy! Enjoyed every..."
Priscilla Yeo
"We had no reservation on AFL grand final eve, but despite it being busy they managed to fit us in. Thank you. The waiter was very bubbly, greeted us..."
Ryan+Maryane
"Delicious and different! Dumpling flavours are unique, our faves were the black truffle and pepperoni pizza. Great for sharing (or not) and combined..."
Chantelle Austin
"We tried the new dumplings from their Spring/Summer 2020 menu and some others: ⁣🍖 Xiao Long Bao Love the broth that was inside. It was so tasty..."
Alvin Lee
"As you walk in you'll find small round tables set up for two on the left. In the middle of the restaurant are long wooden benches and tables that..."
Warren
"Came here with work mates, Quirky fun setting, private and cozy feel. Just the right number of dumpling flavours. Definitely try the modern dumplings..."
Cairo K
"A great place with different flavours. The cheeseburger dumplings are as described and rather strange but definitely enjoyable. The truffle dumplings..."
Georgie Haberfield
"Great service, very tasty dumplings, and a nice atmosphere inside. The food also came in about 15 min so waiting time wasn’t an issue either. We..."
Matthew Zhou
Sichuan House
81/100 (3271 ratings)
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"Hi, Sichuan food lovers, Cumin pork ribs is back again! We will reopen on this Thursday 18/06 and do takeaway. You are welcome to visit us. Thank you..."
Sichuanhouse Melb
"Yummy food. Busy..."
SohzFoodTrail
"A little tricky to find, but what a little gem. Food was amazing, staff were nice but hard to wave down for service during busy times. I will..."
Michael Santinon
"One of the best hidden gems in all of Melbourne!! I love it here! Can’t go past their spicy beef with the crispy coated lotus root pieces. The..."
Linda
"Absolutely love this Sichuan place! Hidden in Corrs lane with not the most appealing decorations it still stands as a traditional Chinese eatery in..."
Cindy Tran
"What is the first thing that come up when you think about Sichuan food? For me OIL OILY VERY OILY. This is because they are famous for..."
Leslie Yapi
"I love coming to Sichuan house with colleagues for dinner !The food is just so delish, and of course has a kick to it! I love..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Located in Chinatown is this restaurant that’s known for its cumin pork ribs and other Sichuan delicacies. It has a slightly upscale seating and..."
Streaky Eats
"Very authentic and delicious Sichuan food! We’ve basically tried most of the dishes on the menu by now and it’s great every time. It’s also..."
Kris L
"Delicious and spicy Chinese dishes to be enjoyed at this place. Service is quick but not exactly plesant. It's an in and out sort of restaurant and..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Really awesome food, even though the interior was a little tight. Food was flavourful, and reminded me a lot of home. Very Asian, with..."
Jasmine
"Delicious food!!!!! Super yummy, quick and fresh. Service is pretty good but the best part is the cumin pork ribs!! Xiao long bao is also pretty..."
CMonique
"I’ve been loving the food from this Sichuan House since more than more than 5 years ago.The quality of the food here has never failed me, not..."
Montastic
"Haven’t been here for a while and the food here was still very tasty.. first time here with a few friends who don’t really eat spicy food and the..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"the mala fish was my favorite one here, though it tasted abit oily and salty. everythings here were tasty. place wasn’t really big but fine ,..."
CQL
"A friend and I had dinner here. The service was ok, and the food came out reasonably quickly. We ordered some Chinese broccoli which w..."
Timinmelbourne
"One of the best Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne that never fails to meet my spicy cravings. Beware there are no non spicy dishes! Must..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Service is good, staff are friendly, importantly food is great. Hard to find it but you won’t get wrong choosing this hidden restaurant in china..."
Koki
"Hot on the way in, hotter on the way out? No toned down spice here!For a Sichuan place we got good service. They actually suggested we had..."
Alan Tse
"For someone that's not generally enamoured with Sichuan cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised by the visit. This place is an institution in Melbourne..."
J0yy173
"Will come back for:+ Ant on the hill+ Prawn and Crab TowerThe Sichuan food here is authentic and flavour packed. The ant on the..."
The Casual Diner
"What’s to say. The best around 👍🏽👍🏽 Can’t go past the spicy fish in soup or the cumin ribs or the eggplant chips or... well you get..."
Cheeseman
"Always solid Sichuan food. Sometimes can be a little oily but deliciously spicy and full flavoured. Pork ribs, mabo dofu and green beans in minced..."
Anthony
"Love the food here, full of flavour and plenty to go around (huge servings!). Expect staff to be just friendly enough and dishes to be brought out as..."
JC
"Amazing food very authentic as we went with our Chinese friend and she really enjoy the food! However, the service wasnt that nice the..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"There were 14 of us booked for dinner. We had a great night. Great food and service. Cumin ribs and the Eggplant were the standouts for me. If..."
Peter W
"LIT! I've been here more than 10 times and still love it! Main dishes include the cumin ribs, sand prawns, cold noodles and fish in chilli pot. It's..."
Jennitals
"I actually have no idea why the rating is so high for this restaurant. I came here on a weekday night, it was not busy, and the service was very..."
ZzzPpl
"Sometimes the best gems are hidden within Melbourne's numerous laneways. Portions are fairly generous so if you only get one dish make it the cumin..."
RoamingEats
"Sichuan house offers the authentic cuisine from Sichuan province that is famous for their spicy food.The key ingredient in the Sichuan food..."
Jeffry
"Sichuan House serves some well known Chinese dishes to satisfy those cravings. The food is authentic, and perfect if you love that Sichuan heat...."
Cynthia Giang
"Great restaurant to visit as someone who loves spicy food. Wide variety of dishes to chose from + authentic Chinese food. Have been a..."
Jenn
"Have been coming here every month for over 2 years and I have to say this is place is the best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Yes it may..."
Food Lover
"As a German I tend to be careful around spicy Chinese food, especially with the prefix Sichuan 😂. The typical Chili smell of the Sichuanese..."
MelbFoodHunter
"This place has the the nicest tasty fish in Melbourne in terms of value! It is not overpriced like many others and its spiciness is right on spot..."
Tian Tan
"Food is always tasty and very fast to arrive, which is good as sometimes there is a queue of people waiting for a table. Service is fast as well...."
Eat.y
"Yum! Had dinner here with a group of friends! They were super busy which gave us time to find a place for a little drink while waiting. The service..."
Champagne Breaky
"This is my go to restaurant for Sichuan food. Been here a fair few times and have never walked out disappointed. My favourites and must orders are..."
Rohan
"I went there with boyfriend. We walked in without any advanced reservation. High recommended for their mouth water chic . However, in term of..."
Petite Foodie
"Second best sichuan in melb and relatively easy to get a table. Long time favourite of mine. Smash the Chongqing chilli chicken all night..."
Jake Allan Ross
"This place is awesome. We had the Kung Pao chicken and fried pork ribs. The food came out fast and was delicious. It's pretty spicy so make sure..."
Michael
"Food service was speedy with very generous portions...great scezuan food...full of flavour as well as a good selection of drinks..great ambiance..."
Emily
"If you don't want to travel all the way to Dainty Sichuan in Toorak, this is the place to go.  everything tastes nice except the crab is a little..."
Kelly Shen
"great place to go for sichuan lovers...consistent quality, average ambiance; service could improve a bit though. overall, would visit it..."
N R
"Portions are wow! The presentation is good. I really enjoyed the crispy chicken and eggplant. And oh the corn is also yummy! But i forgot its name...."
Tukangmakan (Novi N)
"Great place. We love coming here for huge portions authentic. Dry the frid chicken and cumin pork ribs... yum. Also great big beers to..."
Foodlover2
"Wonderfully fresh, inexpensive and, obviously, spicy spot in Chinatown. Vegetarians will have to inspect the menu closely, but the few choices they..."
Marta Troicka
"My first Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My cousin brought me here for lunch after finishing the Melbourne Marathon. The food we had ordered was..."
Shanmuga Prabhu
"Introduced to this place by a friend, got the eggplant, green beans, ants climb over tree (noodle dish) and cumin pork ribs (not "cummin" like in the..."
Megan L
"Authentic AF Sichuan food. No shortcuts, no side steps. Just bang in your face spicy flavours. Been here many times. My favourite dish changes every..."
Art
"Awesome food. Been there 4 times. Never disappointed with the food. Good job guys. Keep it up. Looking forward to going there again soon to challenge..."
Shekhar Nepal
"I can't believe I haven't wrote a review about this place! Have been here so many many times and still love coming back. This is my favorite Chinese..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Probably best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. Very authentic, fast, reasonably priced and conveniently located.Come here at least once a..."
Tony Kieu
"Best Sichuan I've ever had in Melbourne... Ended up ordering way to much food cause I needed to keep trying everything!!!!! Pork ribs, oh wow!!!!!!..."
Jordan Dean
"Best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. We always get the eggplant with pork, beans and pork, cumin pork, prawn tower, and just recently tried their..."
N D
"We dined here for lunch on 5 August 2016.  We ordered the Cumin pork ribs, the wontons and prawn dumplings along with rice and a serve of bok chop..."
Roz Germov
"Absolutely love the eggplant and the cumin pork ribs! Food is quite spicy so only go for it if you can handle the spice or you're adventurous like..."
Christine Stephen
"Some places just knows their stuff; and they quietly humm along without making a fuss. Before you know it, they become an institution and no one..."
Hungry Ronin
"This restaurant is located in an alley and was really hard to find. However the food was amazing. The deep fried eggplant and chong qing chicken were..."
Reynaldo
"I must stop trying to kill my friends with spice!!! It’s a cold Friday night and the bar I picked that was supposed to have great bar food is a bit..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Cumin prok ribs...oh so yum! and a big pot of fish in oil is so tasty. If you like hot and spicy plus the taste of sichuan pepper, you have to go..."
Pigpy Puropa
"It is cold and raining in Melbourne so we decided to have sichuan food. Hot and spicy!This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in the alley. But..."
KungfuKitty
"Excellent food. Genuine Sichaun-style. The chilli is unashamedly over-the-top like how it's suppose to be. I've had great experiences here and will..."
KEN
"Been a few times. The food is the star here. Not shy and not western style Chinese. Gets busy so reservations are recommended, provided the phone..."
Stuart K
"Perfect for a hot fix. A massive range of unique and probably fairly authentic spicy dishes. Mostly quite hot, but a few choices for those who may..."
TonkleChicken
"It still tastes yummy as ever. If you are looking for authentic Sichuan food in the CBD this is the place to be. Service is just meh, the kind you..."
Kimmy_desu
"If I could give the Sichuan House a 10 star rating, I would! Fucking insanely great food! My favorite restaurant to go to when visiting Melbourne!..."
Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.
"Came here with a friend. Ordered their cumin pork rib, prawns and fish favoured eggplant. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and moist inside...."
Kimky
"By far the most authentic and delicious si chuan experience in Australia. The serving sizes are very generous and the food very tasty. You can't go..."
Justin
"We were a group of 5, rocked up on a Friday night prime time, without reservation. Got a table within 10 mins but for smaller groups or 2 people it..."
FoodHedonist
"One of the best sichuan resto in Melbourne. The food is so yummy. Gppd place for you to dine with family and friends. Love one of the pork menu..."
Ellen Silvia Oetomo
"I still cry when I think of the time I went there for those cumin ribs. I literally have dreamt about them at night, wondering when I can have them..."
Hania Trzaskowski
"My favorite chinese restaurant in melbourne! The pork ribs is definitely one of my favourite dishes. A must visit for those craving good ol sichuan..."
Nick W
"I always love coming here with a big group of friends, and the dishes are always fail safe as they appeal to a range of tastes (as in, even people..."
Joy
"I loved the Sichuan house. Didn't find it as spicy as I had hoped (although I love chilli), but very good quality food! Really nice place eat at with..."
ReadySteadyEat
"The Cummin Pork. I love it. So numnumnum. The spicy braised beef was also very nice as was the Sichuan Mongbean Jelly Noodles. But the Cummin Pork is..."
TarnishedPath
"Must come in group of 4 or more, so you get to eat more different varieties. Favorites are the cumin pork rib and egg plant. Definitely worth a..."
Y Foodie
"Have been going to Sichuan House since 2007. Always love their food, everything's always great. Highly recommended dishes: 1. Sweet & sour pork 2...."
foodandtravelbyretta
"My go-to place for Sichuan cuisine. Highly recommend their toothpick beef, cumin pork ribs, spicy fish soup and green beans. Fair price and the..."
Lawrence
"OMG we are out of lockdown and can finally eat Sichuan food. The last place we tried such delicacies was in Hong Kong two years ago. We went for the..."
Arron Manins
"Highly recommend crispy duck, pork ears and the steamed chicken in spicy sauce. The food is..."
Ruji
"One of the OG Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne. Their taste is authentic! So good, would definitely come back here again next time. Have been coming..."
S L
"We love Sichuan House and go out of our way to visit every time we travel to Melbourne. We always take away some dishes for our friends and family to..."
Neet Taylor
"I've been waiting to come to Sichuan House for years - totally worth the wait. The food was so good - cumin pork was next level. The customer service..."
Belinda Jackson
Nong Tang Noodle House
81/100 (486 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
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Asian
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Cheap Eats
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Recently opened chinese restaurant..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"A clean, modest eatery in a pokey arcade serving up big flavours. The dumplings and noodles are absolutely delicious. Service is rather leisurely..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Came here on EatClub with 30% off the total bill.Ordered:Yang Zhou Special Fried Rice $11.8 🍚Shanghai Traditional Pan Fried..."
Steph
"This is has been one of my frequent places for lunch in CBD when they have their deals on EatClub.I always the authentic Shanghai Fried..."
Misaki Rin
"This was the second time we dined at NTNH. We really like the place both times. It’s so clean with really nice staff. We loved all our dishes...."
Lenka.hadravova
"I was hearing a lot of good things about Nong Tang noodle house online so I decided to go there this week, I was impressed with the food that I got..."
Thats My Food
"Really delicious and it’s the best fried rice I ever have. Also the fried pork really..."
May Lak
"Fried Rice taste good and service was good..."
Aric King
"Strangely quiet dinner time. So good time to try a new place. The waitress knew the menu very well and introduce to a few signature..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Everything is so good here. This is a good place for people to have a chat and relaxed..."
Zheng Wang
"A really cozy place to have traditional Shanghai dishes. The Shanghai traditional noodle and the pork meatballs were really good and got a really..."
Shirley Yu
"Really nice dumplings. The pan fried pork dumplings were juicy and the skin was nice and thin. Would definitely return...."
Super Soba
"Came here with Zomato Gold which was accepted. Ordered some of the soup noodles and they tasted nice (though there's one dried noodle or reminded me..."
GreatFood77
"Dining in @nongtangfood gives you a feel that you’re dining in one of the eateries in Shanghai. The family owned restaurant showcases amazing..."
M3lissa____
"Traditional fried dumplings were super delicious, good prices and friendly..."
Jonathan Kotyla
"Wow. This place is amazing. Fresh dumplings one of the best and great noodles. What is great is the amazing service that you don't get elsewhere at..."
Foodlover2
"Without being to descriptive and elaborate, we will, in very few words say "This is one of the best Shanghai Street Food related Restaurant in..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Actually i'd give 4.5/5.Coming here using zomato gold. They have good service, food came out quick, food is good! Love their fried rice, will..."
Allrise0407
"Waitress was very nice and I saw her being apologetic to other customers when she did something wrong, which is ok. The food I ordered was..."
Lanlan
"4.5/5Without Zomato Gold, i would have never discovered this gem. This shop is cute & clean. The service is lovely 😊 I ordered Soup..."
Thao
"We loved 😍The price here was definitely value for money. Food came out very quickly also.We really liked the seafood noodles with xo..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Hidden little place, however does provide some decent food. Cant go wrong with the chicken and prawn dumplings or the shanhai dumplings! Also rice..."
Jason Chu
"One of the best affordable dumplings in Melbourne CBD. Friendly staff and cozy environment with soothing music. Love the seafood xo fried rice which..."
Mr.T
"We came to Nong Tang a cute Shanghainese restaurant in a hidden arcade in Chinatown . This is a true hidden gem!We came on a Friday night and it..."
Vivian
"Was very impressed with the little restaurant tucked away in one of the city arcades. Cosy atmosphere. Food was super delicious! Thought the..."
Gdkf
"Nong Tang Noodle House is located in a busy arcade which you wouldn't know about from the outside street.  The restaurant is small but cosy, the..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️It’s a good restaurant to eat some good..."
Larissa Mayumi
"Nong Tang noodle house seems to be a favourite during lunch time as workers come in groups. We also went during lunch time and managed to get a table..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"This place takes me back to Shanghai. The food here is from China and its authentic. As a Noodle soup place that was there stand out. Great broth and..."
Nay Nay
"Nong Tang Noodle House is a hidden gem Shanghainese Chinese Restaurant situated in Melbourne’s Midcity Arcade (Chinatown). They offer an authentic..."
Jeffry
"Nong Tang is a hidden gem off Little Bourke St. You won't see this walking through China Town unless you stumble in Mid City arcade. I was invited by..."
Tinmans Treats
"If you’re looking for a good family restaurant that brings together a nice authentic blend of Asian culture and cuisine, Nong Tang Noodle House..."
Vanessa
"The white-tiled walls in Nong Tang are a pleasant sight, and a point of difference from old school Chinatown restaurants where comfort and..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Nong Tang Noodle House has some awesome housemade noodles, as the name would suggest. It's an affordable place with a simple but enjoyable ambiance...."
Quince And Cheese
"This is a case of don’t judge a book by its cover. Walking through the busy hallways of Midcity Arcade, Nong Tang Noodle House looks like your..."
Angela Eats
"This is my kind of place. Great food and no frills. My partner and I visited this restaurant and it was excellent. We initially started..."
Timinmelbourne
"Nong Tang Noodle House is a hidden gem serving authentic Shanghainese cuisine! Like the name suggests, the restaurant is located in an alleyway..."
Stelly
"(invitational)Traditional Shanghainese Chinese eatery tuck in the middle of Mid City Arcade.The place is very well-kept, which..."
JOELLE
"We were invited to Nong Tang noodle house and upon arrival learned that Nong Tang refers to the narrow food alleyways of shanghai. We were very..."
Good Food Good Mood
"the pan fried dumplings are amazing, the best dumplings and noodles i have ever had. Highly recommend to people who like dumplings and noodles!!!..."
Tl
"We went to this shop on the Saturday,Place is clean and the food was nice, we order red chili oil wontons and pan fried dumpling, very..."
Junie0912
"What a hidden gem!! Authentic cheap and tasty - the pan fried Shanghai dumplings are juicy and the crisp bottom is a delicious contrast with the soft..."
Linda
"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food: - Shanghai noodle (with soup): light and simple broth but the flavour is definitely there, I think it could be a..."
IsaH
"Very nice food and friendly service. We had 5 different dishes and all were freshly prepared and very yum. Will go Nong Tang house again in the..."
Celine
"The food here is awesome!! Love it!! This noodle is my favorite~ The staff in the restaurant are very friendly~soooo perfect! I will recommend this..."
刘婧妍
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: really struck me by surprise when I tried their dumplings for the first time - the dishes were surprisingly tasty...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"The food was so delicious! It was authentic Chinese food with great taste and flavour- with reasonable prices. The staff were kind and helpful with..."
Being Delicious
"This is one of those humbling authentic places. Great food, great service, great experience. Easy to walk past, it’s not on the radar of the..."
Snaprose
": It looks very nice and the food tastes delicious,with elegant and traditional decoration. The staff is so friendly to service. It deserves to try..."
Mengzhen Zhao
"The remarkable Shanghai food which is ever good than any other restaurant provides a fantastic Shanghai memory. The owner is so friendly and a pure..."
Johnny
"The pan fried pork dumplings is Delicious! The warp is very thin and tender! So much soup juicy in the filling! Yummy! The honey chicken also very..."
DI Shang
"A quite nice Shanghai restaurant! Food is really yummy, wonton in chilli oil is my favourite!! Pork dumpings are delicious too. Plus, jazz music is..."
Chloe Deng
"I have never heard of this place until today but will definitely return. Right next to Shandong mama and this place is cheap/cheerful and the service..."
Hungry For Chips
"Great Shanghai style Chinese restaurant. The pan fried dumplings are a must, with crispy bottom and light steamed dough on top. Also their homemade..."
Gerardo G
"Nong Tang is a hidden gem off Little Bourke St. You won't see this walking through China Town unless you stumble in Mid City arcade. I was invited by..."
TinManFromAus
"We recently discovered this hidden gem with authentic Shanghainese cuisine and relaxing jazz (not sure but sounds like) music. The food was great,..."
Olga Shabalina
"We were happily surprised by the food at this restaurant. Both kids gave the "salted chicken with bone" dry noodles 咸鸡拌面 the thumbs up. No..."
Andrew 黄延祺 Huang
Sake Restaurant & Bar
81/100 (1447 ratings)
Restaurants
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Salmon
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"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..."
Kate Cadet
Shanghai Street
81/100 (164 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Cheap Eats
"The dumplings here always give a smile on my face. The lines can be awfully long, but def worth the..."
Sej
"Have been to this place so many times as they are our favourite dumpling restaurants. We love everything here. Dumplings are freshly made in house..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I am always craving a good xiao long bao and the ones here don’t disappoint. I like coming here as the line is not as long. My go to is the..."
Vivian
"This is a great spot for lunch. A group of us shared a range of dumplings, but the highlights were the shanghai dumpling, and the panfried dumplings...."
Rhonni
"No frills, just amazing dumplings here. Love how they extended and open this branch as there is usually a que in the one in chinatown. Love their..."
M3lissa____
"I prefer to eat Chinese food on Lunch times. Not too strong flavor than other dishes and salty as well. This shop was good for everything to make me..."
Be Honest
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: another one of the shanghai st chains opened up on Russell and thank goodness it did because there is always such a..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Love this dumplings joint in the city. Always reliable, second location to the Chinatown location (which always has a one hour wait so we never go..."
Eat X Wander
"Shanghai Street has always been my favourite spot for dumplings. They have the best dumplings in town with a very reasonable price. I always order..."
Mi.
"The best thing about ordering dumps in a soup is that it is essentially two meals for the price of one. You still get the glorious dumplings, but you..."
The Dear Luncher
"Had the pan fried pork dumplings on this visit. Delicious. Perfectly pan fried with crispy pastry on the bottom and the filling was a generous mound..."
JSJJ
"I’d recommend everybody to try the Boiled Peking Pork Dumplings and the Boiled Vegetable dumplings. They are amazing and full of flavour...."
Liam
"This restaurant is a few doors down from Hungry Jack. It is not as crowded as the outlet in little Bourke st. Each tray of dumplings is $3 cheaper..."
Justin Tan
"Food came fast and accomodates vegetarian options. The food is reasonably priced and tastes pretty good. Great dumplings fix if you’re craving. The..."
PotatoPototo
"Delightful dumplings!I always go to Shanghai Street Dumplings when I visit Melbourne. The dumplings and noodles are delicious, tasty and..."
Suzie Lee
"Yet another excellent iteration of this Melbourne institution. This new venue isn't as well know yet . Though it's really even more obvious location..."
Descartesmuse
"Newest branch of Shanhai Street offers a bit more spacious dining than both Little Bourke Street branches.*Xiao Long Bao (pork) is..."
Flying Forward
"I initially intended to go to a different restaurant but it was too full, instead I went to Shanghai Street Noodle Wizard since it wasn't too..."
Stackcats
"This is where u should go if u want authentic Chinese noodle! Offered two kinds of noodle in general, with soup or without soup, all comes with..."
Vicki Guo
"Took a Shanghainese friend here and he claimed the dishes were pretty authentic Shanghainese. I loved the cold boiled chicken and noodle in peanut..."
Angel Khong
"I always come for the pork belly noodles, they have been braised to perfection for that melt-in-your-mouth sensation! The self service to vinegar and..."
Natalie Kong
"Great to see that they are now serving dumplings, the first time we went you could only order noodles. The noodles are very filling but not..."
Justin
"WOW amazing foods. Without a lye the best beef and black bean l have ever had. Every mouthful had a slight hint of a burning curry sensation, but..."
Maximusmyboi
"Nice noodle soup! The duck tht comes with noodle is a bit salty... gotta eat with noodle.Pork n prawn wonton is simply but not..."
Jel_J_Chriee
"Decent food, authentic and good flavour. I have been here a few times and never been disappointed. Chicken, duck, noodle, fried rice, you name it...."
Spear
"I don't see much difference in menu from Shanghai Street Dumplings at Bourke St? And yet the place has less queue 😀 good XLB and they provide all..."
StepiiGM
"One drizzly summer evening in Melbourne, I decided to finally try this Noodle Wizard place. The fish and pickled vegetables with soup noodles hit the..."
Food Forme
"With the emphasis on noodles, I just had to order the braised pork belly in noodle soup. Not sure if the noodles were made in-house but they had a..."
Mustard
"SSNW might not be as busy as the noodle shop around the corner but it's not too bad. I was craving for cold drunken chicken and the meat was tender..."
FoodforThought
"I had the slice lamb with veggies noodles. The taste was real good, I like the special gravy they added on the noodles. The serving was generously..."
Goji
"Fantastic food that is quickly delivered. The food does come out 1 dish at a time but within 5 minutes we had our first meal with about a 4 min wait..."
Bethany
"I had low expectations here and was pleasantly surprised.  This place specialized in noodles and the noodles were really well done!  As a departure..."
Bioslaya
"I personally prefer this to the original one in Chinatown, because there's lesser people and there are lots of noodle choices here. You can still..."
Kimmy_desu
"Despite the allure of magical noodles, we only ordered dumplings this time. The chilli oil won tons lacked the heat but delivered on..."
Bunjibing
"Suzhou noodles are well known for their soup, so my other choice was the Braised Pork Belly in Noodle Soup ($12.8). The broth was indeed lovely – a..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"It was 11:30am on Sunday and we felt like having shanghai soup dumplings. We went past Shanghai Street Dumplings but it wasn't opened yet. Luckily..."
Elonie
"Noodle Wizard is a perplexing name for a restaurant. Personally, what makes it so intriguing is the juxtaposition of the two concepts. My mind cannot..."
Potaoto
"The noodles were silky smooth and cooked to just the right softness. The broth was light yet aromatic, and complemented the vegetables and meat quite..."
Penguineats
"Oh my god! We love the noodle wizard! Try the number 15 noodle soup- so delicious and only $6! This place is still a fairly well kept secret so no..."
Berberecho
"Suzhou noodle is one of the famous noodle cuisines in China. Famous for its light but tasty soup base and thin noodle, as well as aroma of spring..."
Hello World!
"The rookie mistake of ordering rice in a noodle place must not be repeated again! The noodles were so much better than the rice (doh!). Service-wise,..."
Snowflower
"As a very frequent customer to Shanghai Street's dumpling establishments - this is an exciting new comer. I've been a few times and for me the..."
Bamposs
"They open at 5pm and we came before 5pm and they're very welcoming us. They allowed us to came in and sit first even before they ready. We ordered..."
Suga Pop
"I have just had my Christmas Eve dinner with my family there. Wonderful place! Fresh seafood and reasonable price. Highly recommend spring onions and..."
Zoey Ni
"This place re-opened as Chinese restaurant specialising in fresh seafood! The venue is quite small and cramped, and the front is filled with tanks..."
Stelly
"Amazing Chinese food, we had the Congee silky and "creamy" with pork and mushrooms mince. The Pipis were outstanding, juicy and salty accompanied by..."
Raffaele Mastrovincenzo
"Have been hanging out for a decent chilli mud crab for a few years now and after snooping around Chinatown for a couple of hours we found this..."
A J
"I genuinely have had a great experience here. Staff have been very accommodating and friendly. The food quality is great and cooked..."
Jen Nguyen
Hofbrauhaus
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"A very good experience in terms of service and drinks. The beers felt fresh from the keg, nice and chilled. The staff was attentive and friendly...."
Chetan Shah
"It’s like our family restaurant! We have been coming in for years and never disappoint! Food is great and very happy..."
Anan Du
"If its a German place your after definelty worth checking out Hofbrauhaus. A german vibe and setting including staff dressed in the attire. Good food..."
Nay Nay
"Good atmosphere Good place for a Friday..."
Cathy
"I went here and got the chicken schnitzel lunch special. Killer value. Schnitzel, good amount of chips, slaw and a 300 ml beer for $19. Schnitzel..."
Chris Lee
"Usually come here for Friday drinks but had my team’s end of year lunch here. EatClub offers a 15% discount. Chicken Schnitzel $14.5 🍗..."
Steph
"The atmosphere as well as the food here is top notch. Definitely give the beer a try and also the amazing..."
ILoveFood
"It's exactly what you think it is. Loud and a good time. Lots of beers to choose from and the food is generally great (maybe steer away from the..."
Dani Boudville
"If you say hello to Phil he will show you a good time. Best German restaurant in..."
Ben Tucker
"Hofbrauhaus is my go to place every weekend after work. They have this incredibly chill vibe which is very inviting and makes you feel comfortable..."
Snigdha Kotnala
"excellent food and service, huge portions and great beer. The price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get, the platter is my fave along..."
Mr MM Smith
"Went hear with a group and had the $39 Oktoberfest feast and it was magic. Snitzels all so fresh, pork hock was amazing. All good and good value as..."
Denny Patron
"Foods are really nice especially the signature ones. Pork belly is a must order. Beers are nice and so is the live performance. Loved my time spent..."
Ringo Vicious
"BEST CHICKEN SCHNITZEL EVER..."
Jess
"I reviewed this place before but I guess Zomato removed it? I regularly come here for food and beer great atmosphere and drinks . Food is nice and..."
Amid
"Thē ambiance was so fun!! You can see that they’re playing and dancing with the live music.. It’s a nice place to go and have fun to get a..."
Khorry Sila
"I dare say this pork knuckle taste better than the ones i had in Germany! The knuckle is very flavourful and tender, so delicious and highly..."
Sarinasunwa
"Well this is mini munich all i can say. Great music and overall ambiance. Great staff and service. Do book in adavance as you will this find place..."
Robin Raj
"Good beer selection and food is..."
Parul Aggarwal
"We had a group of 4 dine and the food was really tasty. It’s a little on the expensive side to get a dish each, in hindsight suggest sharing dishes..."
Cmzajicek
"Went with work colleagues for a farewell lunch and loved their prompt and attentive service. The food also tasted really good, however I found that..."
Zomatino
"This a great spot for friends to head out for a few drinks and big meal and great entertainment. A little slice of Germany hidden amongst the..."
HEARD Magazine
"Really Really good place. The beer is amazing! Haven’t had that good beer anywhere in Melbourne..."
Tushar Pasrija
"Came here on a busy bustling Friday night. Squashed into a long table. Very noisy, with music blaring, couldn’t talk to the person opposite me as..."
Peta Young
"A lovely German place that gives off a cultural vibe. This place does German food very nicely and has all the classic you would expect. Went for a..."
Alfonso
"Unique restaurant in Melbourne! Love the German vibes and the wide variety of sausages and beers 🍻. Particularly love the live music and chilli..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Went to Hof for my graduation dinner and it did not disappoint 👍🏻🍖 Food 4.5/5 ❗️Must order their sausage sharing platter...."
Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻
"Have been here for dinner and lunch, both times were great! The evenings have live music, lots more drinking and are much more animated. Lunchtime is..."
Maria Condello
"Has been around for donkeys this place and hasn’t changed a bit (nor should it). Ordered the platter which is designed for 2-3 people which has a..."
Birdman
"趁着周末终于有机会和小伙伴们来打卡这家炒鸡有名的德国餐厅了。位置在Chinatown..."
Lorna
"good beer, the best pork knuckle, very yummy sausages and the apple scruddle was a perfect finish to an enjoyable dinner, that’s why over all these..."
Monkiking
"Well what can I say. Went here with the sick c*nts of the office headed up by il padrino. Had some great schnitzels all around. Dropped some new..."
Alessandro Calabro
"As my ethnic background is Eastern European, I've never ordered a schnitzel at a restaurant in Australia. Ever. I figured I'd be disappointed. I was..."
MelbourneMiss
"For the longest time of my life, all that I thought about German food is that it tastes bland and they drink a lot of beer. But that changed when I..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Shared a sausage platter (for two) and enjoyed the 4-6pm happy hour on Friday night. $15 Steins, $7.50 a half Stein. Beer was tasty, Weissbier was my..."
The King Of The North
"I attended Hofbrauhaus in Market Lane last Sunday. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of a Bavarian style brunch. Located in the heart of..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Melbourne’s favourite Bavarian drinking hole Hofbrauhaus is now also doing brunch. And what perfect timing for a hearty brunch feed with..."
Theycallmemaggie
"We were invited to Hofbrahaus to try their new brunch offering this morning and experienced a really traditional meal. The yummy shredded pancake..."
Good Food Good Mood
"First time trying germany food and was pleasantly enjoyed the cuisine. The combination of fried pork knuckles, bratwurst and germany beer makes this..."
Michi
"Will come back for:+ Entree and Main PlatterA delightful dining experience where the purveyor does everything to make you feel like..."
The Casual Diner
"50th years anniversary of Hofbrauhaus in Chinatown. One of the most popular German restaurants in Melbourne. They start the brunch menu with various..."
Steven Gu
"Having been to Hofbrauhaus previously, we knew it stuck fairly traditionally to its German roots, yet for some reason I was still shocked when I saw..."
Suzie Scribbles
"The staff are so lovely! We came for dinner late last night after a comedy show and were glad to find the place open. We ordered a schnitzel and a..."
Challee Jay
"I really reccomend this nice venue first of all for their high quality beers and for their authentic german dishes!!! Another good feature best sraff..."
Salvatore Toscano
"When you’re in Melbourne and in the mood for German food Hofbrauhaus is probably the first place that comes to mind. But have you had a Bavarian..."
Olive Sundays
"Lovers of German fare that are bored by regular brunch options will rejoice at the ability to enjoy brunch with a tasty Bavarian..."
Gastrology
"I Tried the eggs Benedict with dumplings ~ I really enjoyed the texture of the dumplings and the hollandaise sauce, I just wish the eggs were poached..."
Connie
"If I’d had to praise only ONE thing about Hofbrauhaus, it would be their customer follow up and attention to satisfaction! I previously reviewed..."
Jianne Yong
"This place was lit. Food was amazing. Sausages, schnitzel was just amazing. Few staff was very sweet. While there was the one who misheard my order..."
Vaani Gupta
"🍻Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus was lit AF 🍺! Food was so damn delicious and the entertainment was on fire 🔥 , I really can’t think of a..."
Platecreative
"A fun place with great entertainment and food. We ordered the HB Feast Platter and it was more than enough for four people. Great live entertainment..."
Shaun
"For the longest time I’ve heard and seen the Hofbrauhaus all over social media. I finally got the chance to go in with my friend with no..."
Andy Trancao
"Easily the most entertaining and hospitable venue I have ever been to. The food was served with an authentic taste and feel of Germany. From the..."
EatPicLove
"I shared the pork knuckle, which was fantastic, and since it's as big as two mains it's probably the best value on the menu. Service was very..."
Nathan
"Great entertainment from the live band. Gigantic generous amount of well cooked meat on plate. Great to sample different kinds of meat . Mango..."
Miss T.A
"Friendly service and quality German food if that’s what you’re after. Basically it has Germany quality so if that’s what you’re after then..."
Sparky
"Food Rating: 😀💗4/5Atmosphere Rating: 5/5Service Rating: 👏 4/5Would recommend booking in advance over the phone (especially..."
Julia.eats
"4.5. My go-to German restaurant in town, it's served consistently good food over the years. I love the HB feast platter: perfectly cooked pork..."
Nalia
"We came here last night and got the feast platter. Though it was shared among the 3 of us, we couldn’t finish it as there was a lot of meat! The..."
Bear Noms
"Amazing! The food was fantastic, schnitzels were tasty, cocktails and beers were high quality and the pork knuckle was to die for. We ordered the big..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Food is great! Love the service and vibes. We come every yr for before Xmas. We got the platter - pork knuckle, schnitzel, sausages and pork..."
The_chic_analyst
"A beautiful restaurant tucked away on Market Lane, Hofbräuhaus is a cozy, yet loud German restaurant with good food, good drinks and good vibes. The..."
Andrew Vaini
"One of my favourite places in the city! Always fabulous service, food and entertainment. Not cheap but worth it for the quality and overall..."
Cf94
"It’s a fun atmosphere, but maybe a little bit too loud. There was a band playing and my friend and I having a great dance with a ladies. Food was..."
FoodieJohn
"One of the best places for food, beer and entertainment. I'm not a beer drinker but their beer are soooo good! And food were huge and delicious!!!..."
Facebook User
"Ordered----------------------1. HB Feast Platter:- Pork Knuckle - Skin was amazing and meat was tender but could be..."
Alice
"It is not just about food, but a real german experience. As I am from Germany I sometimes miss German food and the beer of course. The food in..."
Romy
"Came here for fathers day dinner. We booked a couple of weeks in advance.. i’m glad we did as it was very busy! Service was friendly and efficient...."
E Review
"My son took me there for Father’s Day. Enjoy these type of restaurants. Service was good, Bier was great and the sausages with sauerkraut was..."
Henri
"If you’re after a mean feed then this is the place for you! The portions are spectacularly large and everything is grande. Pork knuckle and..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Amazing place for me! Come with friends every weekend! Food is big enough for 2 people! Good music performance! And especially recommend the honey..."
Esther
"Sometimes when we craving for meat , hofbrauhaus would always come to my mind. If u are a group of 3 ppl , I would always suggest that u go for their..."
Daisy Duck
"The overall atmosphere was spectacular. Lovely German music, decor and the waiters and waitresses were all very kind and cheery. The beer was quite..."
David Litewka
"Hofbrauhaus on Market Lane in Melbourne. With live music Thursday to Sunday (including tracks such as the chicken dance,. which will score you a..."
The New Fave
"A Bavarian feast filled with dirndls, beer, schnapps and schnitzels! The atmosphere at hofbrauhaus is a lot of fun and a great place to enjoy a tasty..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Being right next to Chinatown, Market Lane seems like an odd place to find a Bavarian beer house, but Hofbräuhaus has been around since 1968. In..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"When I heard that Hofbrauhaus wasn’t your “typical restaurant” I had my doubts as to how unique it would be, but honestly, with the..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Absolutely a fantastic experience. I felt like I was back in Berlin! If you have visited Germany and looking for an authentic beer hall this is the..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time and for sure not the last one. Staff was very lovely. Food delicious. We order the feast platter. It says for 2-3 people but we were 5 and..."
Ruben Sanchez
"We did the beer tasting experience today. Incredible beer and awesome food paired with it. Host was knowledgeable and personable. Knew the history of..."
Meghann Andrews
"If you’re looking for traditional German food and beer, this is the perfect place to come! We dined on a Friday evening and were able to enjoy live..."
James Watts
"We came here on Friday night, and the place was buzzing with people and the live band! We ordered the Lemon Schnitzel - freshly crumbed matters..."
Jo SB
"Love this German restaurant in Melbourne's Chinatown area. Friendly service with an authentic local tavern feel (well without the cigarette..."
George Forgan-Smith
"Now the original flavours of a small state of Bavaria in Germany is hard to find anywhere else in Australia. But friends, @hofbrauhaus_melbourne is..."
ADITI SAHA
"What a fun place. We arrived to hear the band banging out some tunes which was fun. Hofbrauhaus has some great beers, no surprises there I hear you..."
Timinmelbourne
"THE BEST BAVARIAN FOOD IN MELBOURNE!!🙀 —— Taste. Service. Vibes. They nailed it!! 👏🏻✨✨ From the entrance, their vibes will take you..."
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"The food was very nice and tasty. Variety of food was very good. Desserts were great too. Nice setting, decor looking a bit tired, however clean and..."
Harry Solanakis
"We dined there yesterday evening as it was our wedding anniversary, we have dined there many times before, it's our favourite restaurant, the food is..."
Chrissie Sardelas
"Me and my beautifully stunning girlfriend went for the lunch yesterday and we ate until we actually lost our vision and the use of most of our limbs...."
Stephen Nash
"We had lunch here yesterday 1st they changed our voucher from high tea to lunch which was great. ( we paid the difference) the food and service were..."
Ann Ritchie
"Celebrated our 22nd Wedding Anniversary...from the moment we arrived to departure we were treated with upmost professionalism and care...appreciation..."
Bernadette Curtis
"Thank you to the wonderful staff that looked after our party of 14 for breakfast to celebrate our friend Anne’s 60th birthday.Thank you for the..."
Anna Rosa
"One of the best buffets I have ever been to! A lot of choice. From sea food to meat to stir fry’s! The staff were extremely..."
Amy Flood
"Seafood always good though found a couple of oysters that have gone bad. Peking duck usually good but this time the skin is a bit too dry and..."
Maruli Saputra
"Really enjoyed the special menu we tried for Lunar New Year - creative and delicious dishes. The Langham always does their themed events so well. We..."
Miagoreng.com
"We were lucky to experience their amazing Lunar New Year celebration! Enjoying the Dragon shaped sushi which was awesome, and of course you have to..."
Agreekable
"If you want to go to an all you can eat restaurant where your food can be made fresh and have a variety of options, this is the place. The interior..."
Ptle
"A fantastic Buffett of all varieties.. I loved everything, especially the sashimi bar. We had a work lunch here and the staff were very attentive and..."
Lyonee Dang
"Great place not cheap but the quality of food is good with great service. A good variety of foods and an extensive drinks menu everything we ate was..."
Meatlover
"Loved the food..."
Luke Cruz
"Favourite place to eat in the whole entire world! If you want a great dining experience & great food you should come here. The atmosphere of the..."
Eating With Ebony
"We had to try the buffet breakfast here, it was in the entertainment book and was just phenomenal! One of my favourite buffers to date, has..."
Cmzajicek
"I had an amazing breakfast buffet experience in Melba when I was staying in Langham. The variety they offer for breakfast is amazing and is a..."
Mridul Agarwal
"Melba has always been my favourite buffet in Melbourne. It's always fresh, plentiful and varied. They label things well and there's truely..."
Cocacolaangie
"We visited Melba’s last week for my dads birthday and I have a feeling the chefs have changed as we were really impressed on this occasion. The ..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I absolutely love coming to Melba as I know I’m about to have a delicious feast of options thrown at me! The last few years I’ve dined..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Came here to celebrate my birthday earlier this month. Service was great, staff were polite and patient explaining the options available for the..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"We have been coming to Melba for over 25 years. It is probably our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The selection of food never fails to please...."
Rosie Brown
"Eating dinner here was a journey in itself. I was so full by the end of it, I must have rolled out of the restaurant. Service was great and the team..."
Anisha
"High tea still has its place, not a cheap afternoon out but well worth the treat.Love old school. Cake, more cake and a well made..."
B Man
"My partner and l visited Melba restaurant located inside the Langham Hotel Melbourne for one of their special nights and we were certainly not..."
Bani Mehta
"Great selection for dinner. Loved sashimi section. Hot food selection limited.Decor and layout of place is goodDrink selection also..."
Melbourne Foodie
"My expectations coming in were low, but they were exceeded. The best night to come is on a Tuesday for lobster night. The little of the Indian..."
Carlo Boscia
"The buffet at Melba is pretty good in terms of their selection of cuisines.The seafood was fresh (loved the sashimi and mussels!). The crab..."
Eats With Kayli
"Whenever you think buffet, you think shitty food that leaves you feeling ill.But not at Melba. Yes, it is not a cheap buffet but it is worth..."
Potatolover
"We had a family breakfast on Saturday morning. I hadn't been there for quite a number of years but the restaurant was the same & nothing had been..."
Robin
"We went there for my partners birthday lunch. Really beautiful vintage style elegant interior overlooking the river. Staff were very professional,..."
MelbfoodCritic
"This was my 3rd visit! Everything is above standard, as what i expected. Came during international waffle day! So everything got waffles and..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Been here 3 times with family over the years.Good selection of quality food.  Fresh shellfish (oyster, prawn, bugs), but stingy with..."
Picky But Fair
"Great food with a fantastic view in the seating area. Lots of different cuisines cooked fresh right in front of you. Our favourites were the stuffed..."
Steven
"This restaurant is rivaled by the reknowned conservatory and I would say it failed to impress as much as it should have.The dishes were all..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"Time again for a friend’s yearly Christmas treat buffet lunch. Not a fan of buffets for many reasons. The quality is often not high in comparison..."
Petit Gastounet
"The last time I came here was quite some time ago, and I didn't have a particularly amazing impression of the place. We came here again after finding..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"My partner took me to Melba on 2nd January to “start the year on the right foot”. Having been to buffets in Las Vegas makes one very..."
George S
"We went to Melba for Friday Dinner seafood buffet last night for celebrating my husband's birthday. the price is $125 pp as holiday rate. The seafood..."
Roger Zhang
"Came for a Monday lunch with 15 Family members including children to celebrate birthdays and anniversary’s.We all received welcome letters..."
Jeff D
"Melba has a reputation as being one of the best in Melbourne so decided to try the weekday lunch buffet. Was good value about $65.  The..."
Master Foodie
"Best place to go to especially if you love seafood. Had the freshest oysters and sashimi here last night... and didn't even get to have the crabs,..."
Kimberly Peterson
"One of my favorite buffets in Melbourne. Melba had fresh salmon and oysters, and yummy peking duck, roast meat and lots of dessert varieties. The m&m..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Loved it - best buffet! Great Seafood. Loved the deserts. Duck pancakes are epic! Will be back again :) 5 stars ****** try the M&M naan. Go on! Do..."
Alannah Reabrown
"Cake varieties was good, other food was bland very pricey. Very hard to get service when needed not to the standard i would expect for a 5 star..."
Brooke Koneska
"They have the dinner features for specific days on their website so it's useful for choosing which day to go. We went on a Tuesday night and the..."
Alice
"Fantastic food and service love the fresh seafood their Indian food is very Australian indian not the real deal but their sushi section and desserts..."
Sunny
"Always my top choice for a buffet. The Indian Naan is definitely my favourite. Char grilled section is a bit of a hit or miss, went on a night with..."
Karina K
"All right here we go. One of my favourite places ever. I don’t eat beef, lamb or pork so I’m already limited but I attended a Friday lunch buffet..."
Abigail Williams
"Went on a lobster dinner night. In the end, I probably ate more of the items because everything was so good! Thank you to all the staff for their..."
Princeofharts
"Enjoyed the buffet , live counters , dishes are made to order and there is an extensive spread of deserts! A couple of hours is a must to taste most..."
Critic
"Exquisite hot food quality and range. Certainly fine food. One of the few places with nice as close to original North Indian cuisines as possible..."
Ela
"Love the food.amazing ambience and view...the variety they offer in the buffet...for vegetarian as well...they have Indian in the buffet option as..."
Suruchi Jethalia
"Two words. Fresh Naan. So so good. Get in my belly. We’ve been to Melba a few timed now and always enjoy the experience. We’ll be back..."
Carly
"Went to this Fine Dining on My partner's birthday and I must say there were many options,unlimited food & Help youself...I asked one of their staff..."
Darshan Dave
"We have been to a few buffet restaurants in Melbourne and we would have to put the Melba Restaurant at the Langham near the very top. The service is..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Impressive compared to a few buffets I have been to, however I didn't feel that their range was wide enough to cover all cuisines. Unfortunately on..."
KLLYXNG
"Everything about Melba is impressive. From the large, comfortable and elegant dining rooms to the splendid food selection and impeccable service. It..."
Gdkf
"It is a 5 everyday for what it is - the best, all you can eat restaurant I have been to - anywhere. Normally I would avoid these, but this one -..."
Jamin65
"Love the food at Melba, staff are friendly and attentive. The sashimi station are great, sushi and sashimi will be prepared freshly in front of you..."
~Happy Neko~
"Oh Melba… we have shared so many fond memories together. I still remember vividly one of the times when I ate for over 4hrs straight, and I saw..."
One Piece Left
"Love dining here and try to get here a few times a year. Delicious buffet beautifully set up. Nice views if you are seated near window. Very..."
Sophie Pappas
"I've enjoyed eating at the buffet, everything is fresh and there is plenty to choose from. Although it is a bit expensive, we always end up eating..."
Kim Robins
"Amazing buffet! Wok dishes were just delicious. It's really quick and service was really good. Most of the food were tasty and we love our server,..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Great variety at the buffet here. Especially liked the seafood items, Peking duck, Indian curries and the spectacular chocolate fondue fountain...."
JKGasMan
"Had the buffet lunch. Not only is the food magnificent however the staff are also so friendly and so helpful. It makes for such a special occasion..."
Eater123
"What a great service, with waiters attending to your needs anytime. There was a lot of variety of food to choose from, we have a great choice..."
Dvk
"All the food r delicious n well presented, if u r the person who likes taking photos definitely go there and enjoy the environment My favourite is..."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"Best buffet in Melbourne! Had my birthday and graduation celebration by having dinner in the restaurant - had a wonderful time! Great lobster (as it..."
Maleen32
"Beautiful place with a great view of the river.The food selection is great, all you can eat buffet including seafood, curries, salads,..."
Kimmyreeow
"Was invited to a business lunch here. The buffet was extravagant, with great choices across varied cuisines. I tried the Asian and Indian counter,..."
Karthik Kunjithapatham
"Good food on mass. Worth a peek if you like buffets. Loads of fresh seafood & a neat little desert station. Lovely surroundings & grandeur marble..."
Hungry-Caterpillar
"Beautiful hotel, beautiful restaurant. Booked a table for three for a special occasion, we were seated and in front of us, we received two birthday..."
VwngF
"We always really enjoy the breakfast here, but my review is for Melbourne Cup Day. We decided to come here for Cup day this year and we are so happy..."
Monica Iva
"A must do for a special occaision buffet in the city. The food is fresh and tasty - favourites are obviously the seafood, and the peking duck at the..."
CleoRJ
"We’ve been to Melba on a couple occasions. It is quite pricey for the dinner menu but the food is nice. We particularly enjoyed the live cooking..."
Jen G
"First time set on my feet at Melba restaurant, I felt a warm ambience as well as warm greetings from the staff. I had reserved by the window seat..."
Cindy C Rahardjo
"I had the buffet breakfast and it was really good. It has the normal problems of a buffet such as waiting in lines, waiting for food to come out and..."
Ruth
"Loved it! Had my birthday lunch here and there is a variety of foods to choose from. The roast pork belly and lobster and the baby octopus yum! Also..."
Michelle Petropoulos
"The location, service, and dining experience is 5 star. However the food is 4star. Its a little over rated. Especially when you are paying $150..."
MEESHA ALI
"Had the buffer dinner for an Xmas party and thoroughly enjoyed the selection of mouth watering food on offer. The entrance had a beautiful display..."
Danh Vo
"Really good quality buffet. Cook to order steaks, lamb ragu, sushi, fried noodles. Butter lobsters, prawns, oysters, carvery, Peking duck , made to..."
Diana
"Amazing lipsmacking food, theres all kind of cuisine available from seafood to vegen to aisan continental, sushi, desserts, Indian buffet, salads,..."
Sunil Sharma
Ramen & Dumpling House
81/100 (1395 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"they have the BEST shanghai fried rice cakes with pork and veg i’ve ever had in melbourne. full of ingredients like cabbage, carrot, black fungus..."
MELBFOODIEEE
"We love coming here whenever we feel like Chinese food. Service is fairly quick but can be crazy busy in peak times where you have to wait for a..."
Soul Sista
"Such a great little place with well priced Ramen. The weather wasn't looking to great so I felt like a nice hot spicy ramen. Great service here..."
Nay Nay
"Good food, generous serving sizes and efficient service. Recommend the pan fried dumplings, fried pork ribs with chilli and garlic and combination..."
Alwayshungry
"Great food, wasn’t too busy inside but there were lots of takeaway orders. Food came out quickly and everything was cooked fresh. The beef in the..."
Tim J Naismith
"Ambience : 3.5/5Small but busy eatery located in the suburb of Mount Waverley. Ample parking spaces at the surroundings especially on weekends...."
Moieats
"I normally head into the city for dumplings but this is a great place to get your dumpling cravings! They are always really busy but I’ve never had..."
Nicole
"We got here at 6pm, it wasn’t busy at that time which was good.The food was really nice, we really liked the dumplings and I liked the wonton..."
Mish 🍔❤️
"I love their beef brisket and their fried long beans! One of the better authentic Chinese restaurants out here.Price is not bad. Portion is..."
Bella
"My girlfriend and I shared a plate of chicken and prawn pan fried dumplings which tasted great.She had a wonton noodle soup and I had peppered..."
Grant Sheridan
"Came here two nights in a row and did not disappoint both times. The service was nice and quick regardless of the fact that they were busy...."
EatsByM
"Excellent food, excellent value. I've now been there several times in the past two weeks, at peak times, at non-peak times, and every time, the..."
Yoshi
"Nice little place, really good dumplings and fried buns. Love them, the stired noodles and rice are alright. Reasonably prices around $10-$15 per..."
Y Foodie
"Stick to the dumplings. Their dumplings are the best - pork/chicken and prawn/veggie. I find those the most worth it for their price! It packs up..."
Amanda Ng
"Flawless food, warm service, amazing price!!Dumplings were served efficiently n the food is so valuable! Less than 10 for a bowl of noodle or..."
Jimmmmmmy Lee
"Great pan fried pork dumplings at an amazing price. Spicy fried rice also good. Great quick family lunch or dinner. Can be hard to get a seat..."
Mark Rodrigues
"It really is a busy establishment. 5 of us are generously placed on a 4+2 table. And they didn't rush us for order. Which is very nice...."
Love Food
"LIT!⭐️: I was so pleasantly surprised at how much potential this place had. The food we ordered was great, fast service and very affordable...."
Jennitals
"Great portions, great ambience and great food. Haven't been to a place that provided such great value for money in a long time. All the dishes we had..."
Justin
"Came here to grab a quick lunch during rush hour and was pleasantly surprised. Walking inside, this restaurant is instantly better than other Chinese..."
Hungry Panda
"It's really great value for money here! Although they are always pretty busy it's a good place for a quick week day lunch. The service is pretty..."
MelbFoodLuva
"We always look for a good restaurant near the Pinewood Waverley Cinema for a meal before or after a movie.  Ramen & Dumpling House located not far..."
Soloviews
"Ramen & Dumpling House opened up in 2016 and it has been a very welcomed addition to the Pinewood dining scene.  It does a roaring dine-in and..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I think this Ramen & Dumpling House is better than the one in Clayton. Their version of salt & pepper chicken ribs are more how I like it, and the..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"I've been here 4 times now and I've never been disappointed. There are literally hundreds of restaurants like this in Melbourne but this..."
SmokinAussie
Mr Huang Jin
81/100 (1021 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Taiwanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Taiwanese
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dumplings
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Fried rice
Pork
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Taiwanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Shark Fin Inn
81/100 (4157 ratings)
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Mid-range
"I have finally found a real place for yum cha, serving all the traditional variety of foods and specialties. The mixed tripe was superbe and the..."
Sigrana
"This restaurant represents the very best of Chinatown. I've eaten here many times, and it's a Melbourne institution. The yum cha is fantastic, I..."
Rhonni
"Amazing Chinese food! Loved the lobster so much. It was so fresh and cooked and seasoned really well. Definitely worth paying the..."
Sense Of Food
"Great Chinese food and well known for taste and value. Call in advance for specials of the day.Seafood are defiantly the best dishes ...."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"They have been very consistent all this years and the food here is amazing! We usually order dishes here during dinner and the food is good! Be sure..."
M3lissa____
"Shark Finn has been my family's favourite Chinese restaurant for close to 2 decades. We're very big fans of the food but have always gone to the..."
Maria Condello
"Went there for dinner and the Peking duck was great!! Loved it so much. Ordered sweet and sour pork, fried rice, roast chicken as well. They were all..."
Priscilla Yeo
"Favourite place I’ve been for yum cha in Melbourne. The staff were so nice to us the whole time, and even though we were put against the wall, they..."
Lisa Giles
"I came here with my partner for casual dining for our anniversary. The food was good and the service was great. We ordered half Peking duck and it..."
Grumpy Eater 🤷🏻‍♀️
"I’m not the biggest fan of Yum Cha, but I must admit this was pretty good. There was a huge variety of dishes, and the dishes cooked fresh from the..."
AH
"This is the sister restaurant to Shark Fin House which is just down the road - and not any less in quality! Food is authentic (if not more..."
Kris L
"Very busy yum cha place in Chinatown. The food is fresh and hot, and the service is fast. The jyu cheong fan and mango pudding are highly..."
Dumba
"Great service and great food. Went here on Valentines Day and they even gave me a rose to give to my Girlfriend. We had the banquet which was very..."
Anthony
"It was nice and the service was good too! I liked all my meals and I couldn’t be happier. The xiao long bao was a bit dry on the outside and some..."
Zacquilinelao
"Truly amazing. One of the most authentic + delicious Chinese restaurant you can find in Melbourne. lobster was great, so was the spinach. The beef..."
Binsueat
"We had a party across two tables, the waiter was proactive and gave us an extra table to bridge the two together, they let us stay late and didn’t..."
Barry Moore
"Will come back for:+ Century egg porridge+ Chicken legs+ Xiao Long Bao+ Spare Ribs+ Egg TartsThis must be one of..."
The Casual Diner
"Good cantonese yum cha for reasonable price. Best chicken legs, Tau Huey and century egg porridge! Efficient service but recommended to call and book..."
Sarah Quek
"Always a delight coming here, have been here on many occasion for family dinners and yum cha lunches. Food is always very delicious and flavorsome. ..."
LC
"This place is my weekly yum cha place. Have a lot of selections of dim sims and dumplings. Staff are polite. Food comes out quick. Serves good tea...."
Piggy 小猪
"So many choices. The salted egg custard bun is to die for. The staff were very friendly. So attentive-given a very busy restaurant in Chinatown..."
Amyyyeats
"Good place for family dinners as they have fresh live seafood tanks. They have lion dance performances during chinese new year and often get very..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Spacious and elegant restaurant set on two levels. The staff is efficient and friendly. Had a family meal there. The duck with pancakes was the..."
Chey_ct
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Lorna
"We came here for the Mid autumn festival dinner in the evening although it is famous for yum cha actually. The dishes in night session were still..."
Evelyn Chen
"this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!这家店比我想象中的要好一万棒 一亿倍!我之前一直去吃 正斗啊..."
Joeyliujiayi22
"Came here after raving reviews. Very happy with the food, fresh, tasty, good portions. Servers were attentive and friendly. Managed to get a seat as..."
RGAnders
"In my opinion this may be the best yum cha in Victoria, you must book a table before going here it is very busy. But just the food,service,Interior..."
Foodaholic103
"We had yumcha for lunch, great food and service. It’s hard to find a good yumcha place and this one get our business because of the consistency...."
Diesel
"A long time establishment of Chinatown in Melbourne along with its sibling restaurant, the shark fin house, both of which I've been going to for over..."
Yuji D
"Similar to the Shark Fin House down the road, but we got sent here on the weekend. Companion remarked that the environment wasn’t as clean as the..."
Tony
"Staff were polite and the food was pretty good. Nothing mind blowing but no issues. We did the signature banquet. Tip: shark fin house is just a few..."
CCC
"Been here a few times because of their good service. Restaurant is pram friendly. Roast duck is a must to order. We had snow crab cooked with ginger..."
SunPW
"Been here for dinner and yum cha and I really enjoy the food.  The service is so so like most traditional chinese restaurants  but they treat you..."
Vivian
"3.5 pretty much nails it. We were here for the group Xmas lunch. It’s a good option for that type of experience. $42 all you can eat yum cha. ..."
Two Sheds
"One of the few original yum cha places left in the city. Established in 1980, Shark Fin Group led the wave of Chinese and other Asian cuisines that..."
Kylie
"Yum cha here is great but it gets super duper crowded and a little claustrophobic so remember to book a table. Dinnertime dishes are great - a good..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Both lunch yumcha and dinner food is amazing! We’ve been here many times and tried almost everything, all with very special taste, not just some..."
Explorer
"Nice Yum Cha, nice spot, well priced, a lot of others to compare too in the area howeverStaff were friendly, genuinely good food, unsure of..."
Dave B.
"I have always loved the dimsum here. They have stayed true to what dimsum should have been without the fancy stuff to inflate the prices. While they..."
Justin Wong
"I've been looking for a good spot for yum cha for a long time, I think we've finally found our go-to! Shark Fin Inn filled up so quickly for a..."
Croque Monster
"Huge fan of their Yum Cha - you definitely need to book on a weekend. The service was attentive & efficient despite how crazy busy it was &..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"The highs to any Chinese meal is its seafood and I was lucky enough to tag along and chow down some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long..."
Mustard
"It's a fine place for weekend yum cha. The prices are good, and the dishes are good. My gripes are that the place feels crowded, and the selection of..."
Jeremy K
"I've been to Shark Fin House with work colleagues so when a friend was visiting from Sydney and craving yum cha we headed to Shark Finn Inn. I wasn't..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Had dinner here last week with my family. This is great Asian restaurant place with friendly staff. Excellent variety of food on the menu. Meal..."
Mummy Tiny
"Been here several times for yum cha but never for dinner. Came here with 9 people and we had the banquet. The highlights are snow crab, pork neck,..."
Leo
"If you want yum cha just like a bustling Hong Kong yum cha palace, this is the place to go. Shark Fin Inn is one of the few places in Little Bourke..."
Professor_JER
"They offer quite a good selection of dimsum, one of the better restaurants in cbd area.egg tarts,porridge, chicken feet, radish cake, lomaigai ,..."
Sarah In Melbourne
"Still the best Yum Cha in the city IMHO - a Sunday institution that's been going strong for years. Can't go wrong. Tried the rice noodle with..."
Chris
"In the city for a matinee performance at the Comedy Theatre (just around the corner), nostalgia directed us to the Shark Fin Inn for a yum cha lunch..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I enjoy the sautéed roast pork with bean curd, mushrooms and vegetables. A great place to go when little Chinatown is busy. Being up the top end of..."
Robert Demark
"Been going there for over 20 years, great food and efficient staff.  Food is always fresh, the place is always busy and the tables turned over and..."
Jen Mas
"Came here for yum cha today. We were about half hr early but it was able to be accommated. The service was lovely and caring. Food was delcious..."
Blueberrypie
"Food was delicious but just above average in terms of taste compared to other yum cha places in the CBD. Most of the staff were attentive and kind..."
Jonika Cazar
"Had dinner at good old Shark Fin Inn with a small group.  Admittedly I used to frequent here a lot more due to location many years ago  and during..."
Niceguy
"I occasionally go to this place for Yum - Cha on weekend. Love all their dishes except the fry stuffs. Service is ok but  it can be annoying when..."
Aekarin Borrirak
"A meetup group and I went to Shark Fin Inn for some Yum Cha on Saturday. The food was really nice particularly the Xiaolongbao. There was also a..."
Caroline Beaney
"Our family met Sunday lunchtime for yum cha and enjoyed authentic Chinese dishes for our hungry adult offspring! It was very reasonably priced and..."
Michael Campbell
"Lovely yum cha restaurant with excellent service. Most dishes were good (pork shui mai, sesame golden balls with red bean paste, soft shell crab),..."
Doran
"Good selection of yum cha, though there were certain dishes we had to request for but overall food was very fresh. The century egg congee was..."
Food For Thought
"My extended family and I have been dining here for over 30 years (and I'm not even 25!).Needless to say, the staff are always lovely and..."
Sylvia's POV
"Solid. The staff was very attentive and we felt they were genuinely happy we were there. Every dish we ordered was good, with the special scallop..."
Parker
"Sweet memories from forty years ago when I was a kid. Used to go here every second weekend as a kid, with the food being nothing short of superb...."
Terry Vanes
"Great place to eat seafood! We ordered one lobster for two persons, and that lobster was LARGE!! Staff is also very kind. We’ll be there..."
Senior Pretty Girl Jenny
"A great place for dim sum and lunch whenever you are in the city. Very near to Parliament station. Attentive staff, quick service despite busy..."
Nicholas Lim
"Came in for Yum cha and was impressed with their different types of dim sums. Prices are higher but you pay for the quality. Services is good nothing..."
Saravanand Naiker
"Not bad. Not as good as secret kitchen but just solid yum cha. Has all the favourites: Cheung fan, siu mai, har gao, ham sui gok, fongjau/gaigeuk,..."
Lachlan Chan
"The best egg tart ever and the truth Hong Kong style ever. Pastry is very fluffy and egg custard is really delicious. This is one of the rare egg..."
Mel K
"Four Stars 🌟. Two people for Tuesday Yum Cha lunch. Total Bill @ $100.20. Amazingly tasty, the food and service was very pleasant and prompt. The..."
Autumnal Mountains
Secret Kitchen Chinatown
81/100 (1467 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Dim Sum
Noodle
Ribs
Shrimp
Prawns
Beef
Mandarin Duck
Dumplings
Peking Duck
Lobster
Cakes
Fish
Fried rice
Crab
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Asian
Chinese
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
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Seamstress
81/100 (1734 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Sashimi
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Tapas
Beef
Curry
Prawns
Dumplings
Eggplant
Octopus
Crepes
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Sit down
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"An interesting decor (assume some links back to its initial roots over 130 years agoClaims to make the best martini’s with vodka or gin - try..."
S
"Wonderful place, with excellent ambiance. The staff are very friendly and the service was very prompt and efficient. We only stayed for a couple of..."
Amit Tuteja
"Popping in for a late night drink, Seamstress is one of those hidden gems of Melbourne that is worth looking for. After climbing several flights of..."
Morgs71
"Great ambience and service. Quirky, funky, dark and moody. Not too big and loud to rule out conversation. Great cocktails. Thanks for a great night...."
IZ
"Located in the basement of Lonsdale St Parliament Station Seamstress is the ideal venue for after work drinks. Elaborate beer wine and spirit list..."
Arijit Das
"Yes yes yes. Excellent and varied cocktails, good service, classic building, delightful furnishing. Not too busy, not too rushed. It’s spot on. A..."
Andrew Shelton
"Our go to venue pre-show! We've never been disappointed here - the bar staff are exceptional, they love what they do and it shows! The ambience is..."
KH
"This is a perfect place for a late night drink, excellent food and solid drink list. Nice spot to sit and relax. Staff really friendly and helpful...."
Serg
"I don't know why this place has such low ratings because I absolutely love it! I've been here twice and the service was impeccable both times. We..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Had dinner downstairs, then ventured up to free up our table for a later sitting, which we were more than happy to do after the level of service we..."
Hunter Ford
"I've been here a few times and love it. The service is always great. We ordered the soft shell crab sliders and they didn't disappoint. A mouthful of..."
Mon
"Incredible venue! Great, well thought out drinks, casual but attentive attentive service. One of the best in town! Not just great for pre show or..."
Alejandro Antonio Archibald
"Great venue for drinks with friends after a show. Great music (not too loud - so you can chat), cool space, beautiful cocktails, friendly..."
Lisa Jane
"Phenomenal cocktails and gorgeous brightly coloured fit out with hanging lanterns befitting of the Asian cuisine and draped clothing embodying the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A good place to hang and catch up with friends. Bartenders certainly pride themselves and claim to make one of the best daiquiris in melbourne. Will..."
G
"Classiest, cosiest, sexiest cocktail bar around. Took the new boyfriend here recently for date night, and he was impressed beyond..."
Kyle Trenbaum
"For entrees, I ordered the Crispy Softshell Crab and Flame Wok-tossed Vegetables. The crab was impeccable. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Bursting..."
Daniel Masters
"This lovely restaurant offered delicious food and drinks in a beautifully decorated location with an interesting history. Looking at the menu, we..."
adelene foo
"Fantastic welcoming staff. Wide range of different Asian fusion foods. We told them what we liked and how hungry we were, and out came the food. Well..."
Jack Bateman
"Came for a work function and discovered my next go-to restaurant in Melbourne. With a theme of a Chinese Laundry, your experience starts when you..."
Chris Dow
"The service was the superstar of the evening here - you can tell they enjoy what they do. Brilliant. The moneybag dumplings our favourite, go for the..."
Kensington Resident
I Love Dumplings
80/100 (254 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I was intrigued to try this place after seeing the abundance of dishes they had on their menu. Whilst you wouldn’t expect it looking from the..."
Decent Feed
"Who can say no to hot, fresh dumplings on a cold rainy day. Mum and I stopped at I love dumplings to satisfy our dumpling craving, so we took a box..."
Cindy Tran
"You can’t not love ‘I love dumplings! ‘ Really delicious food, great quick and friendly service and a great family atmosphere! Would totally..."
Julietday512
"Dropped in on a Wednesday evening for dinner and it was pretty quiet. The space is large with plenty of seats. The food is cheap and tasty, if you're..."
Alexandra
"We had stir fried green beans with pork mince, spring onion pancakes, pan fried dumplings, wontons with chilli oils, and a Mongolian stir fried..."
Robot.tomato.space
"Spacious dumpling restaurant located in close proximity to the QVM, not sure how their interior decor of pixels fits in with dumplings however. Most..."
Mustard
"The dumpling was really cheap and the place was clean! Had to share the dumpling with a friend because it's a lot but surely come back for it!..."
Rizka Natasya
"Quite good dumplings. This is my regular spot for pan fried pork dumplings. They have nice delicate wrappers with juicy, well spiced meat inside. I..."
Hungry Tum
"Have eaten there already a couple of times. I love their simple but tasty food. The dumplings are all more than enjoyable and their service is..."
Jude1018
"This is a no frills restaurant but the pork dumplings are excellent! Cheap and cheerful. The waitress was very accomodating to us, they didn't..."
Shell3131
"Amazing food, good staff and very clean restaurant 😊 We were seated straight away when we arrived, the food came fairly quickly and it was all..."
Claudia
"Good food, for a good price. Can't complain about it as the food was very tasty and very quick. Would recommend this place again, my kids enjoyed..."
Catherinejack2009
"Just the dumpling .... and beers and house wines.Not the greatest venue nor service, but go for their dumplings, beers and house wines, you..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Staying at a nearby hotel and noticed it was busy on a Saturday afternoon. Steamed prawn dumplings and spring rolls were good but the highlight was..."
I❤️food
"Ordered online with my sister who orders I Love Dumplings regularly. I was really happy with all the dumplings (especially the ones in Szechuan..."
Maria DiPaolo
"Me and my partner were craving for good dumplings for a long time and finally found a TO GO PLACE!!!We had the steamed pork dumplings in sichuan..."
Ruchika Negi
"This dumpling chain just opened up in the CBD. The decor is yellow lego, a bit strange but it spruces up what would be another asian restaurant...."
Y S
"Lots to love. I've walked past this place plenty of times and finally made it in one rainy day. Two colleagues were already there and l joined their..."
Missdelish
"Great value for money as far as local delivery goes. We were pleased with the fact that the dumplings did not arrive soggy. The delivery service was..."
Cat
"If your after a a quick little dumpling place for dinner on a reasonable budget, and not to crowded like the dumpling houses in china town then this..."
Nelson Vom
"'I Love dumplings' is a low cost dumpling house that offers a range of dumplings in a cafe like restaurant with a low level of noise. The menu also..."
Donna Braden
"The dumplings here are great. We've tried most on the menu and they're pretty much consistently our favourite Melbourne dumpling location...."
Nicole P
"Love this place. The dumplings were fantastic. We tried the chicken and corn dumplings, pork dumplings with schichuan sauce, spring onion pancakes,..."
Siddesh Jukar
"Quick, easy, delicious dumplings! Service was really quick. Wait staff was really lovely and it was great value for money. I got vegetarian dumplings..."
Picky_eater
"Good, cheap dumplings. Not delicate by any means, and I'm sure you could make a rather fetching thick and warm blanket out of the dumpling skins, but..."
C
"The best dumplings! They were juicy. I had the lamb and beef dumplings. It was a decent price a great serving and everyone was pleased. Will be..."
Michelle Al-kaisi
"This is my favourite place to have dumplings. The food is yummy, the service is good and really quick. I like the ambience. The staff is also..."
Sujay Borde
"Cheap and hearty portions, as I live on the same street I always get takeaway here and most of the items on the menu are less than $10 and they..."
Kimmy_desu
"Dumplings are absolutely Delicious. The food in general is great and I will come back but the service is very average. Also if you pay with efpos..."
Tammie
"The dumplings were great! Ohh the hot spicy dips were amazing! lots of meat Vegas in a bowl, taste like small hot pot!! Will bring friends to..."
Celine
"BEST DUMPLINGS IN TOWN! Came a few times with workmates to the outlet in Bridge Rd, delicious! We're all addicted. Very nice chilli sauce too..."
Edeline Amelia Prasetya
"So so. The dumplings are great. The rest of the dishes are not. Go for the dumplings but don't expect much for the rest, greasy, dry rice, big chunks..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Excellent food awesome service!. Always excellent food and awesome service on offer here. cant recommend these guys enough. eat here at leastonce a..."
Facebook User
"I LOVE DUMPLINGS RESTAURANT. For what it's worth, I'm a hospitality student studying Diploma of Hospitality Management at a Collins Street school and..."
Cdianneharris
"Very busy but good..."
Kywon55
"Stick with dumplings. Other dishes were been either painfully salty or incredibly..."
Malloire
"Vegetarian. Dumplings are very average in terms of taste and flavour. But for about 9.80, you are able to buy 15 decent sized dumplings. Best suited..."
Trang Dong
"Haven't been this full after a meal for a long time!. And there are still unfinished dumplings we doggy-bagged home!4pax on Groupon - great..."
Jeffrey
"YUM!!!. I just had a Wonton soup here and it was delicious! I agree with other reveiwers, once word gets out this place will get packed during lunch..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"This place is going to get very popular! Dumplings are tasty and the wrapper isn't too thick, lots of varieties and most importantly, cheap! The CBD..."
Bopnbeep
"Amazing!. Staff are super attentive and friendly, food is consistently good and SO tasty! Just what this end of the city..."
Peta Hills
"Nice place. Went in there with a group of friends on a Saturday night. The place is quite new so not much customers yet. Good price with good value...."
3Tran
"Great Dumplings. Beautiful dumplings. Good location and nice relaxing place. Good food that does not break the..."
Tomcrystal
"Well decorated and cozy place in CBD area. I'm a big fan of the dumplings, they are sooooo yummy, dipping with chilly oil, reasonably priced!!!..."
Shi He
"Nice dumplings. Tasty as..."
Adageng614
"Pretty good and affordable dumplings, eg: $10 for 15 pieces of pork dumplings. Had the steamed pork dumplings and panfried pork dumplings, both were..."
Felicia Chiew
"Delicious dumplings, best I've had. Fast and efficient..."
Ross Anderson
"Really cheap and tasty lunch spot for when you're craving dumplings. Good value for..."
Evelyn Hamlett
"Went here for lunch. I got the 10-15 pork dumplings pan fired. The wait was about 20 minutes but the dumplings were everything I was expecting. ..."
Peter Coster
"We ordered for 35 people. The food was hot, tasty and the service was very good. There was a mix up with the Vegetarian Dumplings, they rang and..."
Nerissa Newton
"Large venue, great for a quick lunch bite. 2 plates of dumplings, 1 pork and 1 vegetable, was plenty for me and my colleague. Service was friendly..."
Jason Hendry
"Was pretty impressed by the bang for the buck that I received here, the dumplings are tasty and cheap. Boiled pork dumplings with Sichuan chili was..."
Nihal Mirpuri
Tim Ho Wan
80/100 (3470 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Dim Sum
Ribs
Prawns
Cakes
Pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Dumplings
Chili
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Asian
Chinese
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Regina Siena (resatriel)
The Hof Downtown
80/100 (926 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
German
Bar
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Burger
Dumplings
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
European
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best place, great food. And excellent customer service. Thank you Gargi for your very good customer service. Very responsive table..."
Santosh Vemulapalli
"Our experience was nothing but fantastic. The share platter we had was amazing, beautifully cooked and so filling. Apple strudel was to die for. The..."
Judy Van Bakkum
"12/10 service from Alicia would highly recommend, excellent..."
Kurt Corrigan
"Great food , fast friendly service . Ideal place for a meal with..."
Lucy Laurita
"Great place, great service, awesome atmosphere and bloody good..."
Toad Man
"We have been to Hof downtown and served by Gargi, she was great! Very friendly and always came to check up on us. We are very happy with Gargi’s..."
Cecilia Miya
"Enjoyed my birthday here with the amazing food and wonderful staff that looked after us and a special thanks to Marco the manager for making my night..."
Kate Sandilands
"The food are yummy and the staff are very welcoming and accomodating specially Martin who served and entertain us so well We definitely will go back..."
Jenny Capuli-Jimenez
"My first time at a German restaurant. Wow! Great food, friendly staff. Excellent menu choices. Decent serving sizes. We were not disappointed. We..."
Jasmine Mueller
"Went to do a pick up at Hofbrauhaus yesterday and realised they are only operating pick ups from The Hof Downtown at Docklands due to the current..."
Meiyengchan3
"The Hof continues to please as we came here for a beverage or two and some nibbles before the footy on at Marvel stadium. I find the beer here every..."
Espy Eats
"We came here for a work lunch today and we ordered two big platter with pork knuckle, sausages, chicken, mash potato etc. Got to say that it's the..."
Erdong She
"As being vegetarian, i know not much options but it was a team lunch so yes had to.Vegetarian burger are really good, though there are many..."
Ayush Tripathi
"I went into The HOF Downtown on a Thursday in the early evening. It is a huge place just 2 minutes walk from Batman’s hill tram stop. The..."
Thats My Food
"Amazing place located at the heart of Docklands. Service was perfect (yes it feel like we booked the entire restaurants). The mojito was..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"My colleague and I popped in to this place for lunch last week and were impressed with the quick service despite the place being packed on a Friday..."
VinChan
"The apotheosis of German cuisine! Outstanding bretzel schnitzel, fried to perfection, the crisp was a perfect balance of flavor and crunch. The..."
Austin Lee
"Been here a few times at various times of the day and this venue never fails to please. Meals are of great quality, atmosphere is terrific and the..."
Steve H
"Edit: Aug 19:The lunch specials are no longer available however they are now on Zomato gold. The menu has changed but the food is still of good..."
Melb_Belly
"Delicious food and drinks with great service. Being vegetarian and finding delicious foods in German bars is difficult but this place offers..."
Sonam Jaiswal Anant
"Weissbier + Chilli cheese Kransky!!I don’t know how many times I have had this flawless combo, but I love it every time!The good thing..."
Rishabh Shukla
"A great German restaurant! The Pork Knuckle is the best but it’s better to share with three people because it’s huge! The beer is also good. A..."
Mufeng Du
"There are few German style restaurants around the Melb, but this one here, has an excellent range of Bier (which doesn't change all the time), and..."
Wolf Of Collins St.
"Huge place with lots of sitting area. Good variety of beers. All dishes were value for money and can’t fault it. Delicious food always. Staff is..."
Priyanka Patel Trivedi
"Lovely german food and beer. Their sausage were really yummy, we tried the platter so we could have a taste of all kind. The chesse sausages were the..."
Mai T Tran
"The HOF Downtown takes the term authentic right down to the staff who work there. With staff who are German themselves, makes the experience so real..."
EatPicLove
"Offering a more modern take on German cuisine than its traditional brother Hofbrauhaus, The Hof Downtown dishes up just as sizeable portions that are..."
Penguineats
"Had an amazing time eating here, though I had a good meal with a massive pork knuckle, my guest didn’t as much with the schnitzel as it wasn’t as..."
Richard Tom
"Came in for farewell drinks with my work crew tonight and was very impressed. Delicious cocktails and fantastic staff who are super friendly and..."
Ilovemelbourne
"Came in before the footy on Friday night and the place was pumping! We didn't have a booking but the manager luckily found us a table within a few..."
Motz710
"We came here for lunch on weekdays. We ordered Chicken schnitzel and bavarian sausages. They taste like the healthy version of pub food and amazing...."
Kezia
"Big, airy, spacious, ideal for large group gatherings, just across the road from Etihad Stadium.It's a great place to catch a game or for drinks..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"The place is bit hidden you have to look out for other restaurants nearby to discover it. Inside it’s a sharp clean n and bright with..."
~Happy Neko~
"They say bigger is better and if you have a hefty appetite you can be sure to find a satisfying meal at the Hof downtown. It’s a German restaurant..."
Olive Sundays
"We were here when they had the old menu (big shared platter) some time ago, but I do like the new menu better. You can order what appeals to you and..."
The Casual Diner
"Great selection of German Beer as well as a Australian craft beer of the month. Spirit range was really good. Service was friendly and fast (wasn’t..."
Geniebear
"The Hof Downtown has injected Docklands with a dose of European vitality with its much anticipated reopening on Bourke Street. Now freshly renovated,..."
Gastrology
"Came here with a group of colleagues and there's always plenty of space. We chose the $13.50 lunch special. Majority of us had the chicken schnitzel..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"Delicious food. Loved the fried onions and mashed potato. Huge platters although it's pricey. Good atmosphere. Would come back if there is another..."
Jasmine Tay-Paepae
"4 pax family dinner using Scoopon. The Schweinshax'n was totally out of this world! Never knew German pork knuckle  could be this delicious!  We'll..."
Jeff Whitenite
"Came for dinner before the soccer. You order st the counter and take a table number. I ordered the cider and the schnitzel burger, which came with..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Came here on a saturday afternoon for a quick bite to eat. We were greeted with friendly service and the waiters were also very courteous ensuring..."
Gillydoesfood
"We recently ate at the Hof using a Scoopon. Great value. The Scoopon cost us $49 for $100 to spend on the menu. There were 5 of us (3..."
Bill Watkins
"Giving this a score a little lower than its sister restaurant in the CBD just because I didn't think their service was that good. Food and beer..."
Spaghetti Monster
"I lunched today at HOF Downtown & I ordered their traditional cheese Kransky sausages with mashed potato, traditional sourkraut & German mustard at..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"we used a voucher which gave us $150 of food and drink. Excellent value and the food was great. Service was great too, the girls are friendly and..."
Clara Fares
""Hast du etwas Zeit für mich?"The wind-swept Docklands area can feel a little sterile at times. But in this vast concrete jungle you can..."
The Dear Luncher
"Good German food at decent prices. The outside bar is busy, but the smell of bratwurst cooking on the BBQ was mouth watering. Service is good, but we..."
Gem3121_99
"We had a great night yesterday, used scoopon voucher worth $300 for 4 ppl. We all had food Koma, of course the service was not perfect, no service is..."
Yvonne
"Excellent value for money w the Scoopon $100 voucher to spend on such meaty feast. Excellent friendly service and happy environment for a beer and..."
J88
"I don't even know where to start of. Everything was on the top level! When you just open the door it takes you straight into Germany :) Every single..."
Denys Goia
"Big portions people seekers are in for a treat! Had ordered the $99 set and I reckon it does fit for 3 hungry guys or 6 girls lol. We had the mulled..."
KH
"Came here with my family with empty stomach. Their portion were in massive size. Definitely good for sharing.Served by lovely waitress and..."
Ezio Hungary
"The German experience has really caught on here in Melbourne and the new venues are definitely the spots to check out if you ever feel the need for a..."
The Domestic Traveller
"We came here for our pre-game dinner and were not dissapointed.The waiter found us a table straight away even though this place was..."
Darion
"Came here on an Wednesday night with the Living Social $59 deal for two to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a short stroll from Southern Cross..."
Chau Ly
"Visited The Hof for lunch and it was a pretty chill location during the day. Used the Entertainment card and got a good discount, my friend and I..."
David
"Came here with a friend and loved the buzzing vibe inside and out. It's a huge venue - lovely staff but WOW ITS LOUD IN HERE. You've got to literally..."
ToorakM
"This restaurant is honestly quite expensive, but it worth a visit for an occasional treat. The environment is really nice, and the staff are..."
Lovey-Dovey
"We went here with a scoopon, which gave us 50% off our bill. This was fantastic! Our staff were extremely friendly and I really enjoyed the food...."
CCC
"As big fan of German cuisine, we need to check out The Hof and tackle their well Renowned Hof Platter filled with schnitzel, Bavarian sausages,..."
Totto
"Came here on a voucher deal ($59 for Hof platter for 2) and was most definitely not disappointed. Greeted warmly on arrival seated promptly, although..."
The Kats Meow
"The apple cider I got was so nice and freshWe also got a dessert that's called something about dumpling topped with raspberry sauce it was sooo..."
Melody Koo
"Make sure you have an empty stomach or a whole lot of friends before dining here! They have massive portion sizes. I ordered platters to share with..."
Daniel
"Great German food, better food than the Munich Brauhaus, probably on par with the the Hofbrauhaus food. Atmosphere not as great though, no live..."
Derrick
"Me and partner are regulars in hofbrauhaus and The hof downtown. We are the fans of their food and moreover and never been dissapointed by the..."
Snow White's Apple
"This is a great place!  We came on a voucher including the shared platter and a sweet to share..... everything was really tasty and prepared very..."
Toni Pascoe
"We tried the Hof since we've been to Munich during Oktoberfest and thought we'd relive some of the experience. We used a 3 course dinner Groupon and..."
T.Ly
"Went there with a Groupon voucher.Entre was ocean trout fish with pickled veggies which was very good. Then we had to wait a bit to get the mains...."
Amid
"Gave this place a try even though we had no groupon vouchers. We prepared and wore our big boy pants & it's a good thing we did! We had to roll out..."
Josephine
"German beer on tap in Melbourne! If that wasn't good enough the food is simply delish. Bratwurst sounds a bit boring (sausage and mash) but it's a..."
Hot & Spicy
"Got coupon from OurDeal $118 for  2 platters loaded with Schweinhaxen, 4 types of sausages, chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut and red cabbage, pork..."
Claudius Pseudonymus
"Tasty food in incredibly big portions. My lamb shoulder just melt in my mouth, the best I’ve ever had!! Lovely and friendly staff too. Great..."
Nga Nguyen
"Delish! Pork knuckle is a must with mash potato. We also had some octopus and pretzels which were a delight to eat. We went here before a show in..."
Armina
"On our first visit, we were disappointed because all the sausages and the ocean trout were sold out. So we cancelled our lunch and went out. The..."
maya wibisana
"You have to try, cannot recommend enough. Absolutely amazing experience everything is wonderful from the very friendly service to food to atmosphere...."
Harley
"#Bavarianfood in #Melbourne! Located within one of the heart of Docklands is HOF Downtown. Enjoy an authentic German feast with some signature..."
Ananya Anand
"This place is in a good location and has a good atmosphere to catch up with friends. The menu didn't speak to me too much, but the drinks were good...."
Jonathan Boyko
"This Bavarian bar is the place to go in Docklands area if you are looking to get your German beers fix. The venue is big with seatings indoor and..."
Edwar Kartio
"Great atmosphere, great cuisine and fantastic service. Definitely going back and..."
Nic Lema