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China Bar
70/100 (1041 ratings)
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"Fast and..."
Alan Wang
"Perfect for a quick snack. Enjoyed the Duck and rice with a Bao. Service is efficient. Place is clean Happy with the prices and would come..."
Michelle Main
"good customer service and it’s a good price for what you get. the noodles here never disappoint and neither does the meat here! great for a late..."
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"Late night legend! Our go to for cheap quick and delicious Asian food! China bar caters for all your drunken munchies. Get the roasts, mee goreng,..."
Ross Lorenzo
"Taste is pretty nice and fair with the price. For me, China bar is one of the cheapest place to have a food in Melbourne. I like to go here, even the..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Still good like I remember it. Came here looking for comfort food, so ordered a 2 roast (BBQ Pork and Roast Pork) with rice combo. Quick and..."
JKGasMan
"This place is always open late and is a go to after a night out for drinks or dancing. Always packed after midnight. Can’t go past the roast duck..."
LC
"China bar offered a variety of Chinese food include entree, main and dessert.Most of their dishes is not friendly with gluten free. For vegetarian,..."
Maii Suksamran
"I was craving for an authentic Chinese fried rice so I walked in the China bar after seeing a roast pork deliciously hanging around the display..."
Hungry Teddy
"Good customer service though the first impression was not as good as in the end. Great food with resonable price. Great roasted duck. Must try number..."
Tina Le
"Great after a night out. The congee is satisfying and the dumplings are good. Gets a bit crowded and noisy, the the service is fast. Nothing special,..."
Dumba
"Quick, cheap, oily, perfect after a big night out in town! Their crispy pork and BBQ were awesome. Rather than wait in line at those Ramen places, A..."
Mark White
"Awesome food. And great prices. The dumplings are very soft and the hot and sour soup with seafood is deeeeleeeecious. They have a fun assortment of..."
Bee The Foodee
"$12.90 for a tasty bowl of beef brisket and wonton soup was exactly what I needed after work at 11pm on a Thursday night! The brisket melted apart in..."
Kathleen Doherty
"We’ve been to China Bar many times. We typically order their special fried rice and combo roast meat with rice or noodle. These two meals usually..."
MY NAmE IS Lee
"Good place for a quick and affordable late night feed. Ordered the beef brisket and wonton noodle soup along with fried prawn beancurd and prawn..."
Lisa Nguyen
"Came here for a really late supper, service wasn't exactly the best but they had a variety of options. We came in a group so we ordered our..."
Darryl Quah
"China Bar has been able to tap into the late night eating in Melbourne very well. Its menu, service and food is for fast paced quick dish under a..."
Karmokar
"On a weekday and lunch, it might not be as hectic and the buffet is a little limited than dinner (but dinner has an added price). You will be able to..."
Sheera Brown
"LIT!: so quick and cheap! Great place for late night hang out with friends as well- almost my alternative food Maccas. I've tried most of their menu..."
Jennitals
"BBQ Pork Rice was absolutely delicious. A generous portion of meat. Sauce was a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. Soft fluffy..."
Tham Ying Ying
"The best priced food in the CBD, the duck leg and soy chicken go together perfect, fast service unless its a Saturday night full house which is..."
S3332929
"This review is for the vegetable omelette on rice with their house chilli sauce. The rest of the menu is fairly bad. Don't bother. The omelette is..."
James Bowers
"Used to go here for late night feeds and the noodles are very satisfying for that type of thing.Wonton noodle soup was a..."
Liam Tay Kearney
"China Bar is a dependable place for supper and super late night eating. The hainanese chicken rice is my go to item here. Very fast, no fuss..."
Elizabeth S
"I quite enjoyed my late night dinner here last night. Meals came out quickly and they were delicious! We ordered the pork ribs on rice, fried squid..."
Nina
"My parents adore China Bar, to the point where they visited three times over the course of a single week. My drunk friends also adore it, to the..."
Donutsam
"Yummmy Chinese Food at great prices in the main CBD of Melbourne.As you cross China Town inside Target Centre there are many small Cafes and..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"The scene of many drunken nights, china bar is great after a big night of drinking if you want a cheap asian meal, although as of recent times they..."
Khpn
"Service was incredibly quick!! The food came out 5 minutes after ordering. Waiter was a bit pissed that we asked for napkins and extra bowls. The..."
Jessica
"We went there for a friend's farewell dinner buffet. Food was average but we had the voucher for buy two get one free hence a good deal for a group..."
CL
"This place is good fun, namely because it's open 24/7. After a night out clubbing/drinking, there's nothing better than cheap, rich, greasy, fatty,..."
Unga Bunga Bunga G
"Ordered the hor fun to share with a friend. The egg gravy was surprisingly "authentic". I liked their ice lemon tea too - not awfully sweet like some..."
Snowflower
"This place has never disappointed me. It is open 24X7!!!! I come here when I am looking for good value for money Chinese food, on a night near..."
FoodHedonist
"After a late night out. We decided to grab some food. We came across China bar which is open 24/7.Neat food and good value for money. Tried..."
Mark Anthony Trlin
"Good Food ! Best place to dine when u r super hungry and don’t want to wait too long ! Food was served warm and Quick ! Must try : Ka pro Chicken..."
Nuzhat Z Abonty
"Excellent place, food delicious and quick service thanks..."
SOFÍA OVIEDO P.
"China bar offers an affordable Chinese feast at all hours, the service was super speedy, we only waited 10 minutes at most for 3 dishes, the food was..."
James Lovery (internet_james)
New Kum Den
70/100 (311 ratings)
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"I really love to come here for yum cha. The food is cheap and delicious. Their eggs tofu is my favourite and I love the beautiful setting of the..."
Jodie
"An old but new favorite seeming as this is the new Kum Den. Food is still very delicious, adequately priced and servings generous. One thing that I..."
Our Foodie Finds
"This restaurant was recommended by a friend as I continue on my quest to find the best roast duck and rice in Melbourne. I wasn't..."
Mad Dog
"I've really enjoyed the food every time I've come here! I think it's been 3 times now. Last week we had a banquet for around 12 people and..."
Kim
"Popular and good value Chinese restaurant in one of the Chinatown laneways. Worth checking out their lunch specials which are under 10 bucks a dish...."
FOOD TRIP
"This place has two venues and I'm rating their bbq version next door. It's quite new and it has one of the best deals in town (if not the best). 6.80..."
Marcel S.
"Great early dinner experience with 3 young kids who lived the bbq, fried rice and King Po chicken. Will be back. Friendly staff. Will have mud crab..."
Colleen Bell
"This place is heaven! The salt and pepper squid is exceptional and the duck wraps make me moist. BYO beer & wine, and outstanding service make this..."
Pepsi
"This place has recently relocated to Waratah lane opposite Mid City Arcade in Chinatown, right next to the "old" Kum Den. I highly recommend coming..."
Kimmy_desu
"Went there for yum cha on Saturday at 11am. We arrived before they open even it said open from 11am. Realised staff were having their lunch, front..."
Viv K
"Solid lunchtime Chinese comfort food. Service average. Good value for money. I usually get the pork belly with preserved vegetables or the win ton..."
Daniel May
"One of my favourites. Love their lemon chicken, fried rice, wan tons & banana fritters. It's my favourite restaurant in Chinatown & they remember me..."
Aprilroseday
"Service was great! I regularly visit china town for dinner but this was the first time visiting New Kum Den and the service was much better than..."
Feed Me
"Decent standard chinese fare but nothing out of this world. I was however impressed by the quality wine list, someone knows what they're doing. Decor..."
Andrew Kelly
"Yummy food but charged for corkage. The food here was really delicious and the service was good too. My only issue was being charged $9 corkage,..."
Hannah
"Delicious and well-priced. Shanghai dumplings are..."
Clairest
"Great food!!. We stumbled across this place and were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and the seafood some of the best I've ever had...."
Elsie
"Pretty good food. Attentive service as well. But nothing really..."
Amanda Ong
"Good.. Nice place. not tge best but I'm not a fussy person. service is attentive...."
Redbw
"The best yum cha. Have tried many and this was excellent. Service was outstanding. Wish I had found this years..."
Justin.hanney
"Some friends and I had the Supreme Banquet and were not disappointed. It was late on a Sunday so they had some stock issues with the wines and some..."
Kaine Beau
"Great food. We had the $42 banquet and there wasn't a dud dish amongst it. Jan the waiter was very funny. Would go back for..."
Pizdiner
"It was a pleasent atmosphere, friendly staff. Very filling and tasty food. We had a banquet for two and could not finish it all. Sensational..."
Wendy Bedford
"Renewed my faith in Yum Cha!. I've been going to New Kum Den for a while, and lucky I went there as I before we discovered New Kum Den I'd become a..."
Pastaaddict
"Best yum cha ever!!. We've been here 6 or 7 times now for yum cha and the food has been consistently great. The service has been fantastic each time..."
Frankiejholden
"Excellent service. Yum cha was always fresh and tasty. One of the best in melbourne for me. Way better than dragon..."
Richoss
"By far and away, the best Chinese meal I have ever..."
PJ
"Popped in for Yum Cha and was quite happy. Reasonable range of dishes about $5..."
Prk
"Yum Cha delight. Been going here regularly now for several months, and recently tried their weekend Yum Cha for the first time. It was exceptional,..."
Gordon Blue
"Excellent food, but salty. New Kum Den is a favourite after-work dinner spot of mine. The menu is priced competitively and the food is always served..."
John T. Smithsson
"The best steamed soy duck. A place you would easily walk past if you weren't in the know. We tried the recommended staple of our friend, beef with a..."
Vanilla
"Reliable great Chinese, excellent value. I have lunch at New Kum Den at least once a week - twice if I can manage it! The menu here isn't vastly..."
KP
"Well worth the visit. If you go to this restaurant, try the duck. It is absolutely delicious. We had a variety of food from the yum cha menu and all..."
HB
"Don't let the name put you off. Its chinese.. We went there recently and had a good time. I got the fake fish with green beans, my partner got some..."
Gulliver Gullible
"AMAZING. I only went to this restaurant upon the reviews from urbanspoon and I can honestly say that it is the BEST Chinese restaurant that I have..."
Sara Czerny
"LOVE IT!. We've tried so many Chinese restaurants and this is definitely one of the best. It provides high quality service and every time we go..."
Mark Anderson
"Great venue for two or twelve. Friday night very busy, but very relaxing and welcoming other times. Friendly staff, lovely food: claypots, dumplings,..."
Hpangs
"Splendid, relax yum cha. Excellent service from the staff and they speak good English (thank God! unlike other yum cha place I've been to). The dim..."
Lesley Chan
"Our usual place for Yum Cha, great little place with beautiful yum cha. Fresh seafood dumplings and great range of dim sum! Definitely a place to..."
Aa19
"Yummy yum cha. Went for a Yum Cha lunch today. No queue, great friendly service, excellent price and delicious food. Love the egg..."
Miss Lavington
"Fantastic. I organised a banquet ($42 pp) for 20 people. The food and service was fantastic from the beginning right up to the finale (fried ice..."
Bruno The Dog
"Awkward name, good experience. We went there for Sunday dim sum. There was no queue, unlike its Little Bourke St neighbours. The food was tasty and..."
Dougal
"Very impressed !! Went to lunch with 7 and we loved it. Great service & huge portions for a good price. Can't wait to have the chicken & prawns..."
Hakan Dogan
"Duck in XO sauce on fried rice. So good they must put heroin in it. Just get..."
Neil Ritchie
"Very enjoyable!. Had dim sum at new kum den today, and it was a enjoyable experience. dumplings were yummy, especially the pork ones. squid was great..."
Pousie
"Yum Cha Veggie Style. It's pretty straight forward yum cha, but they had heaps of veggie options for us. We had a simple lunch perfect for hangovers..."
Veronica
"Chinese restaurants are just everywhere in Melbourne... This was my first time dining at New Kum Den to celebrate friend's birthday... (Interior)..."
RnR
"So I said to Josh on a working Monday – how about we do lunch to celebrate our first wedding anniversary? Where would you rather go? Bistro Vue or..."
Kat Spatula Spoon And Saturday
"Amazing Chinese food!!! I usually don't eat a lot of Chinese food because I got sick of it since I grew up with it but I am more than happy to dine..."
Eat with Josephine
"Authentic and legit dishes!!! The peppercorn pig stomach hotpot and coconut chicken hotpot are one of the best I’ve had. Also the stir fried dishes..."
Bernard Chan
"Authentic Hotpot experience! You know the food is going to be AMAZING when in-house dipping sauce is delicious.They have extremely friendly customer..."
Yube Lin
"Been here twice and loved it both times! Vegetarian options are amazing - Mapo tofu, mushroom dish, truffle fried rice, dumplings, salt/pepper..."
Raji Gunatilake
"Premium quality of soup base, and ingredients. Perfect environment, good services. Best for family dinner, birthday dinner, or business meals. Worth..."
Vincent Wang
"This is a authentic Chinese restaurant which has a great hot pot. We have been many times and love it. The staff are really friendly and make us..."
Byron
"Pork Stomach and Chicken Hotpot is addictive! Booking is recommended as they are very busy during dinner..."
Tim Tran
"Been here a few times and really loved it! Even vegetarian options are amazing !! Great environment, awesome food, good services and resonable price!..."
academy Brightspk
New Quay International Buffet & Bar
70/100 (1098 ratings)
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"Fancy dining setting, nice jazz music in the background and the buffet was excellent. The prawns were tasty and there was many dessert..."
Big D
"Had a late lunch and place is still full. Well laid out buffet selections. Fresh seafoods taste fresh as it should be. Cooked buffet..."
Plejmd
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Lorna
"I went down to Melbourne to see some relative and I wanted to book a dinner for my big family and I came across New Quay buffet which was reasonably..."
Sabrina Trung
"Fresh seafood (fresh oyster, salmon sashimi, prawn, scallop, abalone, crab, etc) and an extensive range of desserts are what I like the most about..."
Usagi
"Definitely a great buffet restaurant to try out! Food is amazing and seafood are always fresh. Good location along the Docklands and customer service..."
Jennifer
"It’s too pricey for me, but the seafood is really fresh. I had countless oyster and shrimps. Definitely be back- when I have extra money to spend..."
Huani Neupane
"Such great value for money best buffet around friends took us and we had a great night fresh and tasty 😋 will go back. Staff all so happy...."
Tim Skewes
"Best value all you can eat buffet in town. Nice location along the Docklands Boardwalk and warm ambience in the restaurant. Great selection of food..."
Flaming Goose70
"First time at this restaurant. I like it. Service is superb. The staff arranging and manning the stations are attentive and quick. The staff assigned..."
Isle
"The food always good and fresh especially seafood very generous,I am not a Buffet person but this is the only one I back and forward, The..."
Carroll Diep
"This place years ago was an amazing place, we came but about 3 years ago and it went down hill, however they have rebounded and this place is better..."
TJH
"I've been here numerous of times, it's a well priced buffet unless you come on a holiday or even valentines day. The food is pretty good but nothing..."
Max
"Total No. of Visit: 4A medium-price buffet that has average quality and selection... does its job, and I'm pretty happy with that...."
Lancelthebard
"Nice affordable buffet at Docklands. For the price you paying you getting lots of variety of seafood. Staff is friendly and only come here if you..."
Food Critic
"Their prices have definitely increased since my last visit but the food quality has not faltered. Service is still very friendly but the place does..."
KLLYXNG
"This is my favorite restaurant in Australia!Best fresh seafoods, great ambiance, good price, attentive service!Don't miss the creme..."
ExceedMyExpectation
"This buffet joint is ok, expected lots of variety but it is just ok. Came here for lunch. On the day there were lots of tourists from China, so quite..."
Leo
"Great buffet to take your family, especially if they're Vietnamese because most of the staff here can speak it.TRY:*the seafood! Our pick..."
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
"If your a sweet tooth like me then you'll love the dessert bar :) There's always the 2nd stomach/ blackhole for more sweets right :) But beware they..."
~Happy Neko~
"I have been going here for about 7 years nowAnd the quality and service never disappoints. A nice location, good views and great food choices..."
Chris Cappola
"Nice experience seafood buffet in Melbourne there have well ranged of seafood selections and most of them are fresh. But some of them are just normal..."
David Chen
"An all you can eat buffet with an emphasis on fresh seafood! Food was varied and plentiful, however dessert was lacking that sweetness except the..."
LXV
"Bit like walking back in time when you enter this place, but that's not always a bad thing, fairly cheap buffet with above average seafood... perfect..."
George David Michaelides
"Great value buffet during lunch. They have a decent array of dishes, most of which is asian cuisine. In saying that however I usually load up on the..."
Mustard
"Had been there several times, Nice buffet well priced, with a good range selections including sashimi, hot food, salad, seafood. Will definitely..."
Zhang Judy
"If you want all you can eat Chinese food! This is the best one they have in Melbourne. Chilled out and beautiful view of the dock however some days..."
Leanne Dando
"New Quay Waterfront Buffet is at the top of the Docklands walk, having great views of the marina and overlooking Etihad Stadium. On Friday night, for..."
RayDAN143
"Everyone loves a good buffet and this was quite good. So much variety in the dishes, seafood, salad and dessert. Definitely value for money.. food..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Buffet style all u can eat fresh prawn , scallops, abalones , fish , salmon , dessert and etc .Price reasonable around 62 aud a person . Great food..."
Pierre Pie
"Not the best buffet going around but it's well priced at under $30. The Peking duck pancake and salmon sashimi were my favourites, other options were..."
Bopnbeep
"$29.5 lunch buffet has reasonable varieties to choose from. I am not a big fan of seafood, but the fresh Salmon and steamed scallops are my..."
Richard
"Decided to try out the buffet and have fallen in love with it. Great value buffet. Love the seafood especially the crab. Great chicken skewer which..."
Pmg Collectables
"A place with great customer service (although there aren't that many waiters) and a so-so selection of foods, although they don't have much variety,..."
HeNrYn0705
"New Quay is predominantly a seafood buffet. We went here for the dinner session for a friends birthday. The staff are very friendly and professional...."
TheHungryCouple
"I've been here three times. The flavour of the food is excellent and the services are also very good, but not much choices. The dessert is not as..."
Shijing Wang
"Pretty good quality salad and dessert selection. I come here for the seafood, which is one of the best in Melbourne. Apart from the aforementioned,..."
KEN
"Great range, fresh, tasty, very friendly service/atmosphere, nice venue, good location, very well priced and value for money.  Highly recommend this..."
J Witkowski
"Good dining experience for who love seafood.Pros:• Great location with very nice view of Docklands harbour.• Wide selected..."
Amy Ha
"Wide selection of international food and seafood. I wouldn't recommend trying the crab that comes with the crab noodles, but the fresh seafood is..."
Tania
"New Quay Waterfront is home to an impressive selection of seafoods. From prawns to bugs to crayfish, this outlet is definitely worth eating at...."
TheTomato
"$58pp Dinner buffet on 30.12.15Wide range of cold seafood, eg shrimps, mussels, crab legs. but oysters were not very fresh. Salad choices..."
Sabrina Ip
"I took 100 work colleagues for lunch and everyone commented on how good the quality, variety and quantity of the food was. No complaints. Staff were..."
Jill.crisfield
"For the price you pay, fresh seafood is hella worth it! Variety may not be wide but i absolutely enjoyed the prawns and salmon sashimi and even the..."
Boxitrepeat
"Loveeee the buffet here! Lots of seafood and other nice dishes, especially the stir-fried noodles with mud crabs! This buffet is way better than..."
Luke And Hannah
"Have been to New Quay for a good handful of times now. Generally a positive experience and really enjoyed myself gorging on all the food. Selection..."
Belinda
"For a buffet it's pretty good. They need to replenish the pekking duck quickly though XDLove the green tea ice cream, oysters and pork with..."
Isaiah Marquez
"We had a great time eating here. Although there was a 2 hours limit, but we chatted and stayed till 9pm. Guess we were allowed to stay on as the..."
M C
"Came here for Mother's Day lunch. For $78pp, there was plenty of seafood options, which were largely topped up quickly as they depleted. Mostly Asian..."
Joanne Lung
"International buffet restaurant in Dockland, convenient location and great view. Personally I like buffet restaurants. New quay provides variety..."
KK Kor
"Saturday lunch out with my friend after 4th lock down finished. Very excited to eat in with harbour view from the table. I love seafood so this..."
Masako Posteraro
"Thoroughly enjoy the seafood option here, Oysters, Prawns, Crab, Muscles. Here you will find mostly Asian Infusion meals. Which I enjoyed, Duck, Pork..."
Jay
China Bar Swanston
70/100 (1145 ratings)
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"I ordered the crispy pork, tender roasted duck with rice. The meal's portion was a large one, hence it was value for..."
Arnold Steven P Napitupulu
"I came here for lunch and ordered a takeaway wonton noodle soup. I was served really quickly, despite it being busy. The soup, wonton and noodles..."
Rhonni
" Another day, another Swanston Street restaurant. I'm working my way up and down this street, exploring what's on offer. The China Bar has..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Charkwetiau here is pretty good. Other dish can be so so only. Would normally come here for supper as they open 24/7. Service isn’t the best but..."
Fendi
"Amazing Food - The consistency is amazing, its open 24x7, that's one of the best thing in the city. Good interior with clean toilets if dinning..."
Manik Dhir
"To go place for supper as they open 24/7. Pretty decent meal and great value, would normally go with either their fried rice or fried kwetiaw dish...."
Hon
"Taste so nice! My favorite is chicken laksa which is really really good! I really love to eat here and talk with my friend while enjoying the food...."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Our regular restaurant for a quick, tasty meal with warm hospitality. The beef brisket and wonton noodle soup is rich and hearty. The roast..."
The Cats Cream
"Decent and authentic fish head curry. Service is non existent across all China Bar stores. Very crowded and loud store to eat in at. Isn't exactly..."
Emily
"The dish is really good and the service is nice as well, open 24 hrs can go any time to recharge ur body. Like the hainaness chicken rice so much...."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"Not a big fan of authentic Chinese taste. But this restaurant serves some delicious chicken dishes. Thanks to my friend, I was introduced to the..."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"I'd recommend the Fried Rice Dish, it was pretty well seasoned and the prawns where tasty. Also ordered a Green Tea Smoothie Drink, it..."
Lisa Pham
"I used to come here before regulary and i had never back before for the last 8months after getting a bad service from the staff before, I came back..."
Ayu Siska Dewi
"Rainy day in Melbourne and needing familiar comfort food. For someone Asian like me, China Bar by Swanston did the trick. My brother ordered the..."
Sheera Brown
"Wanted good crispy duck and we got lucky with this place. The duck was so soft and juicy. The flavour was not overpowering. Also has done crispy pork..."
AnnMLou
"We were in a hurry to watch a new Aussie Movie (Hounds of Love) - and BTW even if you love a gritty physiological thriller, you might find yourself..."
Bandtt
"Food is always great here, but the service isn't that great to me. All employees seem to just talk to one another instead of paying attention to..."
Julie
"Did not encounter bad service here but maybe it was my lucky day. Would recommend if you're a lazy person and like to dine quite late as this place..."
Jerry Su
Grand Bbq Chinese Food
70/100 (1405 ratings)
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"This place has a variety of soup, rice and noodle options, with your choice of pork, duck, chicken or vegetarian. Dropped by here for some takeaway..."
Rhonni
"Half decent roast duck in the Target Centre! Walked past here so many times and never even thought to stop because of its location. But it was..."
Gee
"Will come back for:+ BBQ pork noodle with laksa soupWhat a gem of a place. Was looking for a quick snack during lunch whilst we were..."
The Casual Diner
"Ordered the soy sauce chicken with dry noodles. Service was extremely polite and friendly, and the chicken portion was generous. Chicken was well..."
Fulloffood
"Very good laksa, good flavours, nice portion, fast service, reasonable price. Perfect winter food or maybe every time you crave for a bit of spice...."
Marseille
"3.5. I liked their roast pork and bbq pork dry noodles dish. Their meat is roasted there and chopped up on the spot. They flavours are really nice..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"J’s score 4.0 stars.  J had lunch here on Thu 14th March – it was packed to the rafters.  Order at the counter, get your own utensils, then..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"I’ve been going here over the years for their Yong Tau Fu. I always select the curry soup as it has a ‘laksa flavour’. Overall this dish is..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"This place has existed for a fair few years now, my favourite go to dish would have to be the Yong tau Fu range noodles and I'd always pick the ones..."
Sylv
"Ordered half a duck from this outlet and we got quite a decent portion. The pieces were meaty and succulent, skin was crispy without too much fat...."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Very popular outlet in the Bourke Street Target Centre which may appear foodcourty on the surface, but are the real deal, at least when it comes to..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Another great little place to dine in the heart of the Bourke St precinct. Always a delight to come here and dine. Love having a glass of hot tea to..."
LC
"Overall a great place for a cheap, value for money meal if you're missing Asian flavours. Whenever my mum (from Malaysia) is in Melbourne she alway..."
Kimberley Leggett
"All around great place for a cheap and fulfilling feed with friendly staff, their roast duck is awesome and flavours always on point. Can get very..."
Jayde
"I know this place since many years ago, and they still stand strong whilst other food outlet come and go in the area.The roast duck, BBQ pork,..."
Scrumptious GG
"Various noodles, soup base and fried stuffed snacks provided. The roasted duck are so yum that when you bite it, oil and juice cane out and fulfil..."
Catlady
"I love the Yong Tau Foo which is a selection of tofu, stuffed vegetables and dumplings.  You choose the noodles and the soup base with those..."
Lifecycle
"Located china town area nearby the target store , Chinese cuisine, customer services not bad , and the selection food many choice , roaster meat ...."
Pierre Pie
"I feel like I have gone to this place all my life and I just turned 30. I moved to qld for five years and every time I came home to Melbourne, this..."
SaltBae88
"Always love this place for its yong tau fu (vegetables stuffed with fish paste). Have never tried their a la carte so can only review on Yong Tau Fu...."
Lianne
"Always good whenever you crave for chinese noodle soup. They provide good variety of yong tau fu choices with three choices of soup (chicken,tom yum,..."
Munching Pandas
"Legendary small shop selling BBQ Pork and other Chinese roast meat on top of either noodle soup or dry noodle, even rice. Always love visiting this..."
Ferry Gondo
"It was really nice noodle soup with bbq pork, I usually like to have it all the time, soup was nice test. I wanna try another different noodle..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"Not a bad place to get noodles. They have a selection of yong tau fu where you basically choose different things to go with your noodles and broth. I..."
Wandering Ella
"Once a friend introduced this spot to me I was a bit hesitant, Chinese food in food courts are usually recipes for disaster. I saw that the yong tau..."
Mustard
"This used to be my regular cheap eat spot when I was working in the CBD and even with the price increase over the years, you will still get a..."
Jolene Lim
"The tofu never fails to tempt me to this place and I love the selection of tofu offered. However the last time we visited I was disappointed by the..."
Keith
"Pretty decent yong tau foo. The name of the place emphasise more on bbq dishes but really it is their yong tau foo that stands out more. Personally..."
Don Djoe
"This is not a fancy restaurant but it definitely reminded me of hawker's food in Malaysia. The Yong Tofu (veggies and tofu stuffed with fish) in..."
The Girl With Blue Hair
"Quick lunch w the work crew at Grand BBQ certainly didn't disappoint. I had the BBQ pork with noodles & curry soup, while my colleagues had the Yong..."
Anna Yong
"I enjoy the food here. The yong tau foo is what I go for each time. I've only traditionally have the curry soup with the noodles. It's no 5 star..."
PW Lou
"Our favourite Yong Tou Fu in Melbourne, including everyone that we bring to this place! We often come around 6pm when the place is still quiet. Don't..."
RnG
"Been here like 100 times. Love their coconut milk curry noodles, the best ever! We come here very often when we run out of idea where to eat. Never..."
Live_in_melbourne
"The yong dao fu in chicken broth here is delish! You get to choose 6 pieces with your choice of noodles and broth for $12.50. There is free tea and..."
We Nomz
"We really enjoyed the authentic BBQ Duck Roast on Rice served with pokchoi.This Dish was really tasty and this Cute restaurant is located in the CBD..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"I love their noodle soups here. I always order extra fried wontons and fish balls to make my soup more hearty. Afterwards I always get some charsiu..."
Isle
"Had their Curry Yong Tong Fu. Their soup is pretty good. It's a little too salty for me. But the soup was was still quite flavorsome and not too..."
P.Choko✨☕️
"Stopped in for lunch, good size line & ducks hanging in the window is what drew me in, love some duck. So I ordered roasted duck with dry noodles...."
Davie 'G' Gorham
"Very happy to have found this Yong Tau Foo place in the CBD.. Often walked pass this place when I went to Target on Bourke St, but never knew they..."
J88
"(English review..."
Zhitian Zhang
"laska很过瘾,又不会过浓,面稍微有点粘软,适合中午不知道吃什么的时候来一碗。What I eat when I don't know what..."
JZY
"Great little takeaway if you love bbq pork. Dirt cheap yet good quality Chinese bbq and perfect for a quick lunch in the city. Never tried the..."
Nige12
"Located in what I call the Target arcade off Bourke Street, this is one of my haunts for 'Yong To Fu' style noodle soup where you get to specify the..."
CityWorker88
"Yong Tau Foo is a Hakka Chinese food that mainly consist of tofu that are sometimes filled with ground meat or fish paste. Growing up in Singapore..."
The City Walker
"This place is fun and unique. There a few places that serve Yong Tau Foo, and this one has stood the test of time, being in existence for over a..."
Food Baby
"Love this place and have been going here for years! Very cramped, and you need to go with a friend so you can save a spot cos this place is always..."
Chunkylover53
"Really good BBQ pork & dry noodles ! 😋 Laksa was bland but the concept of choosing items to go with your laksa is interesting (apparently this is..."
World In A Bite
"Great food, great price, been more than 60 times. Best chicken and Laksa soups. Average service, close to Target, corner of Bourke and..."
Mark Freeman
"Best soup ever I love..."
Phoebe Fairman
"Consistently good. I've been going here for yonks now, since at least '99. They've been around for years, seen all their decor changes too. I've..."
Red Jay
"Better curry noodle soup than laksa king!..."
Bec
"Staying for food. One of the first places I tried when I first landed here, and I've been going back since.Smack right in the city,..."
Miller
"Yummm. Great yong tau foo. I haven't had anything else, but why would I bother. choice of yong tao food, plus noodles and soup, also well..."
Alex Louise Gupps
"Yummy Curry Laksa Soup. I love this place for their curry laksa soup, I always get the BBQ pork with the pork belly style. Lots of noodles and the..."
Clujen
"Great Tofu. Excellent tofu, fresh and smooth, the best you can find in Melbourne. Don't expect service, though; it is not set up as a restaurant,..."
Lian
"Typical Hawker Food. The place is quite packed during lunchtime so come early or expect a wait. It's also self-served but usually that means food..."
Rachel
"Go for Yong Tofu. Pick 6 pieces of fish stuffed vegs/tofu. I always have the egg noodle and chicken base soup, which is quite delicious and..."
Cora Wong
"Love the soups. Amazing soups, large variety of noodles and other ingredients. Fresh and made to..."
Hungry Brunette
"Great tasting simple soup. Really nice soup with lean and tasty pork.Highly..."
Corey Busuttil
"Love the wontons. I love this place for their soups. I haven't tried the various stuffed vegetables as yet, but will be sure to do so soon and report..."
MelbourneMiss
"One of the things I like about Yong Tou Fou is the way all the elements are laid out and you get to choose. Mushrooms, Okra, Beancurd Skin Bitter..."
Bearheadsoup
"This place has been around for years and has always represented great value. Don't expect table service. You order at the counter, find a table, they..."
Terry Corbett
"$19.50 Not sure this price is good for laksa. But taste is really great. You can choose 5 topping and noddle..."
Hippo
"The only place ive been to with reasonably priced duck! Only $16.50 and comes with rice. Their complementary chilli oil is great as..."
Daniel DC
"Legendary small shop selling BBQ Pork and other Chinese roast meat on top of either noodle soup or dry noodle, even rice. Always love visiting this..."
Ferry Gondo
"Grand BBQ has been around for ages, in the Target Centre. It's quite a small place and used to be hampered by lack of seating space, but now they've..."
Bryan Seow
"Amazing food!!! Super tasty. A lot of choices and you can choose your own personal soup also. Love..."
Inga Marie
Hawker Chan Australia
70/100 (1169 ratings)
Quick Bites
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Australian
Australian
Singaporean
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Cheap Eats
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I visited this place several times..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Been here multiple times, and it satisfied like no other when I went there! Always always ALWAYS order the noodles over the rice, there’s something..."
Priscilla Yeo
"Consistent and probably the best Hong Kong styled BBQ at a cheap price in Australia perhaps. I enjoyed the crispy chicken & char siu meals..."
Lisafoodadventures
"The old juicy char siu with burnt bits is back! Best char siu in Melbourne. Hope it never goes away..."
Melb Food
"The Char Siew was freshly roasted, with a slight crispness on the outer that was almost charred. The pleasant sweet glaze added a hint of sticky..."
Penguineats
"I felt lucky that I got to try the famous restaurant before the ‘lockdown’ started. With the reputation they have (Michelin Star), I honestly had..."
FoodieQueen21
"We loved our midweek visit to Hawker Chans city location. Being a Wednesday is was quieter which meant no queuing time down the left of the store and..."
Espy Eats
"This is a delicious food court option. The pork was perfect and each slice had a nice bit of crackle on top. The rice is simple, but great. You..."
Ashley8513
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: The set up is very smart with the line stemming from the front of the counter to the outside of the restaurant...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Came here last week with a friend for lunch. We had some combination of meats and curry. The food was nice with a very reasonable range of price. My..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Great atmosphere and great food at an affordable price! Absolutely loved the pork combination plate - SO delicious! And the soya noodles. Will..."
Julia Sansone
"Hawker Chan features the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal, the ‘Crisped skin soy marinated chicken' which was so tender & delicious. The menu..."
EatOutWithJo
"Tucked away in the CBD, Hawker Chan offers great food at a very reasonable price.The restaurant is lovely inside with an amazing menu and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"4.5. Hawker Chan launched their new 2020 Michelin menu which we got to try out at the event. We sampled some new dishes such as the fried tofu with..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"I had the pleasure of trying Hawker Chan’s new 2020 Michelin Menu, and what a fantastic feast it was!Back when Hawker Chan first opened..."
Stelly
"Visited Hawker Chan tonight for their Michellin Star Menu Launch and I was not disappointed.ATMOSPHERE:Spacious, stylish and bright..."
Ebony Rose
"🇸🇬 singapore’s michelin starred hawker🏚: Hawker Chan📍:..."
Sense Of Food
"Hawker Chan set up shop in Melbourne with a huge fanfare and while it has quiet down somewhat, they still attract a steady crowd of diners who come..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I’ve always had their soy chicken noodles via Deliveroo - so it’s good to finally try the rest of the menu, very reminiscent of being in south..."
Miagoreng.com
"This place serves the cheapest quick meal you can have all times. Ample sittings provided it is not lunch hours. Prices are very reasonable for the..."
Noble Foodie
"I have always loved street food more than anything else. My favorite place to travel for food is Singapore because of the Hawker Centers. The Hawker..."
Thats My Food
"1/12 - First time to here, food is all good and the soya sauce chicken is delicious. Do not expect to get a big portion with only $6.8 of price in a..."
Benjamin Cristian
"Came here for a quick lunch, I had char siew and wonton noodle and my partner had soy chicken noodle. Both were delicious, tender meat, loved the..."
Emmaz0n
"Love the dry noodles with the soy sauce. Taste quite authentic. Roast pork is not bad but I still prefer their char siew and soy chicken...."
Chiliong
"Delicious food, fast service and great..."
Big D
"My “go to” for quick lunch solution. Great food, quick service, clean restaurant. Love the bbq pork and their chilli sauce, it is one of the best..."
Seed To Fork
"Delicious dishes. The soy chicken was the best. Very flavoursome and nicely cooked. Definitely the best I have eaten throughout Melbourne. Sambal..."
Mandy
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Guo
"Came here for lunch and excited to try this michellin restaurant Loved the chicken and char siew as they are so good.The dumpling soup also..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"I am a semi regular to this place - if I have a hankering for some tasty soya chicken on rice / noodles. Tasty chicken, well seasoned, juicy. The..."
Tinmans Treats
"After seeing the long queues outside Hawker Chan when it first opened, I’ve been wanting to come here since. I was finally able to try it out..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Hawker Chan is like a fast food type of service. When you come you gotta wait in line and order your food at the counter, then you get a number and..."
Jenny Jenny
"Having tried the original Hawker Chan in Singapore, I was super excited to try the Melbourne one. Be ready to queue up and arrive early to avoid..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Very affordable and extremely tasty. I loved the ordering system although the alert sound became annoying. My dish (the mixed meats) with an added..."
LiamzlEats
"A quick and yummy fuss free meal. You have to order and collect your food at the counter. I had the roasted pork noodle. The pork was a perfect bite..."
E
"Taste is worth with the price. I paid $6.8 for a chicken rice and that was really really cheap. I heard that they won michellin awards as well..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"I’ve been here twice and I am very impressed with their soy chicken with egg noodles. That is my favourite dish. I have never eaten chicken as good..."
Anka
"food comes so quick and so cheap! although its far from uni, worth the tram ride to get a nice lunch meal 😆 i got the roast pork and wonton..."
Kylie
"For its price I’d say the food is quite good. great place for a quick meal but not worthwhile if one needs to wait in line for a long time to get..."
Sarah Bear
"I wasn't that hungry but the stuff I ordered tasted good. There's a lot of seats and the service was very fast. It feels like authentic food with..."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
" I visited a few times. Very crowded especially lunch time but always enjoyed nice roast chicken and pork. Love everything from this place. Highly..."
Lemon
"Who would of thought a cheap eats place would actually earn a Michelin star. Well Hawker Chan has one of the best char sui pork in town, the rendered..."
Nelson
"I've been to this restaurant 3 times in my 6-day stay in Melbourne. I guess my Asian tongue is homesick for Asian cuisine. The food is really great,..."
Rachel Leen
"We tried Hawker Chan’s soya sauce chicken, char siew, soya bean sprouts, and Thai style tofu - and they were all very full of flavours! Loved the..."
Angel Khong
"Fxck the negative reviews, I had a great time here. Soy chicken and char siu are the best I've had in Melbourne. If only one thing I wish they could..."
Johnny Remedy
Bluetrain
70/100 (3143 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pizza
Australian
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
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Vegan Options
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After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
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Pasta
Salad
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Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Calamari
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Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Burger
Ragu
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Beef
Ribs
Dumplings
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Pizza
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Fantastic family restaurant, very helpful and friendly staff and the food was deeelish, even the kids menu was great with very appropriate portion..."
Roslyn Laurie
"A good quick, delicious meal, excellent for pre theatre, football, concert. Been coming to blue train for many years and never been disappointed...."
Emma Louise Brown
"First time here with the family and we loved it. Great food, view and atmosphere.I really enjoyed the miso salmon. It was cooked to..."
Tracey Wilson
"Great service (Harriet from Manchester) fantastic food and reasonable prices.......highly..."
Richard Oxford
"Good spot,friendly staff,excellent service, good meals,good prices ideal to bring the family Sunday..."
Joanna Stefanoudaki Hargreaves
"Great place to eat and catch up with friends over a drink,also the staff are fantastic, well..."
Chris Townsend
"We had 9 ppl to feed and these guys had no trouble whatsoever fitting us in without a booking! Service is excellent and attentive, generous kids..."
Eddie Drohomirecki
"Spent New Years at bluetrain and absolutely loved it! Amazing food, good service and location was perfect to watch the fireworks. Highly recommend..."
Antonio Fonti Stephanie Fonti
"Coming from the country to the big smoke, this place had wonderful service and the food is..."
Michelle Tremellen
"This place is amazing. The food is great and diverse. There is something to eat for everyone. The decor is great. The vibe and friendly staff make it..."
Stellios
"The service was ok and the food was delicious but I found the price was rather high for what the food was. The steak came with chips but then we had..."
Jason Jost
"We dropped in for a bite before seeing a movie and the staff were lovely - very helpful with suggestions that would come out quickly so that we could..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"Great views over the river. Food is good and service is fine. We had the seafood linguine, lamb blackstrap and ricotta gnocchi and enjoyed all of..."
Dumba
"Little bit hard to find. We had a dinning voucher so splurged for lunch . Very kind waiters service quick and prompt . Entree pork spring rolls $16..."
Fiery Sensation
"I have been here many times for pizza and burgers but this time i opted for a more pricey dish, i ordered from the 'Mains' selection and after the..."
The Pet Roo
"I had the corn chip crusted fried chicken burger. I haven't one of these before, so to find one here was a pleasant surprise, and a point of..."
Tinmans Treats
"A good stable when in need of something that always works well. This casual dining experience will do exactly what you need it to. They will look..."
Descartesmuse
"Went there for a early dinner and was very pleased! The service was good as well as the food, however nothing too spectacular for the price! The..."
Mia.grinch
"Came in for a late dinner after a show at the comedy festival. Had the GSP platter for 2 and could not fault it. Absolutely fresh and delicious in..."
Sue Silva
"Pull up a seat at the bar and try out some of their signature drinks while you wait for a table at dinner time. They used to do cocktails named after..."
JC
"Great atmosphere. Staff are amazing, especially with kids! Food was yummy and well portioned, we ordered a few entrees- calamari, feta fitters,..."
Elizabeth Navarro
"This seafood platter was all I had and it was divineee, and cant wait to visit this restaurant again when I come to Melbourne. The there were other..."
Steve John
"Food is ok, nothing very special. Ordered few different foods, pizza was ok, lamb burger was delicious, asian beef soba noodle was ok, zucchini..."
Yulz
"Great staff, and even better food. Despite me being the annoying and hungry athlete of the table ordering a pasta dish while everyone else got..."
Maddie Bradley
"Bluetrain is an iconic venue in Southbank/ Melbourne CBD. Food is amazing and happy hour everyday has my daily visit! Elliot is such a great guy!..."
Ami Denniss
"Went for lunch Great meals (awesome burger). Fair service. Would definitely go here again. Good selection of beers wines and cocktails. Kid friendly..."
Adam Wenzel
"Bluetrain by the very fact that it’s has been open for so many years has become a Melbourne institution. Even despite moving locations a number of..."
Espy Eats
"I've been to Blue Train a couple of times in the two decades it's been standing and it's a bit of a Southbank institution. A massive modern space..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Have been visiting blue train for many years now and wow they have undergone some serious changes within the past four years. The restaurant offers a..."
Ann
"We were looking for a place for a work lunch and decided to try Bluetrain. I have been here a number of times over the years and it has been a bit of..."
Split The Bill
"Friendly staff, tasty food, South bank prices though! Had a quick lunch at the bar and better than what I expected given mixed reviews. Would suit..."
Tim
"Great place to come for lunch if you work or live in the area. I've been here a few times with work colleagues and the meals have always been great...."
ToMaZo
"The service was impeccable. The staff were pleasant, friendly and gave excellent recommendations. The food was delicious. Used my Liven App and got..."
Wilburn Quill
"We had an excellent experience at blue train. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, the food was excellent. I'm quite surprised by the other reviews..."
Liam.hedge
"Came with a group of friends for and 18th dinner. Throughly enjoyed the food and the service was pretty good to! Loved the atmosphere, little bit..."
Alex
"If you're looking for somewhere nice to eat on Southbank without blowing the bank, blue train is great. Been here on a few occasions and every time..."
David Lee
"I like this place. It's view is nice and the design is nice and their food is good. I can't really find anything wrong with the experience. The..."
Ktmoh
"Wonderful experience at Bluetrain! Amazing service, delicious meals and a lovely view to accompany it all. Had the meatballs as an entree, and the..."
Alana Karathanasis
"Hey! Blue Train is in the middle of 2 Pokestops along Yarra River so if you up to catch some water Pokemon... LOL Well, Zomato is after all a gourmet..."
Lancelthebard
"Had the shared seafood platter and a couple of steamed ales.Friendly and attentive staff.Very nice food.I like that they have a..."
Matt Taylor
"Went to this beautiful restaurant with my wife and son yesterday for dinner. Love the food. Excellent customer service and such a beautiful place to..."
Ketharasarma Ledchumanasarma
"Thank you Bluetrain for providing excellent service for our massive family get together. We were a large group with children who had not seen each..."
Nicole Stock
"Came for brunch. No breakfast options but as with previous reviewer waitress and kitchen were very helpful substituting item. We ordered a Greek..."
Mahendra Perera
"Came for a Saturday night dinner with 10 people. Great atmosphere with music keeping everyone buzzing. Decor is very nice, the lighting in particular..."
Matt
"Bluetrain overlooks Southbank and has a funky, contemporary fit out. The dinner menu has a great selection of choices and is reliable - all the..."
Eileen N
"Service was swift and pleasant as soon as we had arrived. The dishes we ordered were delicious but slight small in portion and more on the..."
Lazypandah
"Service here was swift and pleasant; the place was packed and yet our food came to us without much of a wait at all. Food is is slightly pricey but..."
Bianca Roberts
"Food: great, Drinks: great variety and very creative, Atmosphere: great, Music: very subtle, Service: reasonable, Good location with a nice view of..."
Taylor Pan
"Had a really fantastic dinner here last night, service was spot on, table out on the small terrace was just beautiful, great views. Food was lovely,..."
Lari
"AMAZING!!! Have been to the old one years ago! Brought my partner here for a meal! We were so keen for a seafood platter. After realising it was a..."
Samantha Anderson
"I've always had a good time here. Love their chips and happy hour, $4 for a pot which is a bargain. The pizzas are decent too, thin crust and good..."
FoodHedonist
"We tried Bluetrain before going to a show, so it was a little quieter than I have experienced in the past. The benefit was that we had quick service...."
Anthony
""Fresh ravioli", this dish simply rocks. The other items in the menu (burgers, pasta, salads) are super too. Great location overlooking the Yarra...."
Dev S
"This is such an overdue post I can't even. That's probably gonna be the intro for the next ten posts since my backlog is getting pretty insane, but..."
Beini
"Loved the pulled lamb and beetroot relish burger. We also enjoyed the watermelon and feta salad with pomegranate dressing. The homemade lemonade is..."
Sharon Gould
"What started off at the Arbory ended up being way too overcrowded for a catchup and thus the Bluetrain was the best choice. Nestled on the banks of..."
The Domestic Traveller
"I had the seared eye fillet salad for $21. The beef was tender, juicy and flavorsome. The salad was very nice too. But it was a tad stingy.  I think..."
Pedro Arvy
"We came here over the weekend to celebrate a birthday and the fit out is amazing. The views are even better. Staff are great and friendly..."
ToorakM
"Have been here on a number of occasions - the Pulled Lamb Shoulder Pizza is to die for and my girlfriend loved the Veggie Burger (plus the chips were..."
Steve Marsh
"We were here for an office function and the large group was seated down very quicklyEven though the joint was quite packed. Great customer..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I had Smoked Salmon Salad and I enjoyed it but the dish is pretty small. In my opinion, I think it's over-priced for $21. I recommend this place..."
Dan Tran
"Had lunch here on a busy Sunday.  We had to wait 10 minutes for a table and don’tunderstand why they didn’t offer us one of the many tables..."
JackieO
"We came here for dinner tonight. The staff was very friendly and relaxed. My friend had the pork belly and I had the oven baked snapper. The snapper..."
Jo Jo
"I usually come here on a Friday after work during happy hour. $4 beer pots are a bargain in Southbank (used to be $3). Coffee is also great from..."
Marcel S.
"Happy to get a window seat to see the autumnal views of the Yarra River and the activities outside it.Found it to be a pleasant atmosphere...."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"A great location, with really scrumptious food. My eighty year old Mum really loved the burger! And the no. 7 pulled pork pizza was a light crust..."
Mark Thompson
"Decent selection of Italian influenced menu. Food was lovely (paella and chicken curry) but service is very slow. Hopefully they can get back to..."
Scott Puddy
"Great location, wonderful service and amazing ambience. Good place to go with family and friends or after work drinks. The only negative is too much..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Catching up with friends and Bluetrain great casual place to meet. Dinner for 5. Shared garlic cheese pizza and basil pesto bread with salami. ..."
Sam Keir
"One of my favourite places to go, great staff, amazing food and view if southbank is just breathtaking however, this time, they decided to close the..."
Birdi Saab
"Nice place that overlooks the river. I will definitely suggest that book a table before you visit as this place is packing. The food menu is nice..."
Keyur Dandekar
"Great place for groups and before the theatre. Loads of choice. Burger, pizza and share dishes like boa and spring rolls... then and the churos for..."
tamzyn b-Melbourne
The Botanical
70/100 (2016 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Oyster
Pork
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Toasts
Hanger steak
Lamb
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Sit down
International
Australian
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
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Lunch
Mid-range
"The seafood platter for 2 people was the best I've ever had. I often buy my own seafood from Melbourne's wonderful markets, but they don't have..."
Bruce Parnell
"Went for some wine and a graze on a Sunday. Got a good table in the front downstairs section open to the outdoors without too much of a wait. Coffee..."
SYDude
"Food is good and the pizza is amazing! Near the botanic garden and the seats outside looks very good. Definitely will go for the pizza or other..."
Lisa336555
"Now I know what all the fuss is about. What a beautiful venue! It is very spacious, beautiful and inviting. Only downside was that the food..."
Caroline Beaney
"Amie was our waitress and she was amazing. We had the best time ever because of Amie! Amazing food also. Loved it so much! Thanks to Amie I will..."
Bella
"Excellent!!. and the food was great, staff were very professional and friendly, not many times we drive all the way to the city but we will..."
Romen.peiris
"Always great for a coffee, or for a drink at the bar in front of the fireplace throughout winter! Start  your weekend right with a morning run..."
Natasha
"Stopped by for a midday catch up with a friend. Nice outdoor seating area for a warm summer coffee. Good coffee and really cute mis-matched cup and..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Another Christmas lunch with clients. We arrived and when I asked for the table under my name was only told it was inside. Lucky the others were..."
Lisa Gresens
"Had the burger and vego risotto. Underwhelming but edible. Definitely not worth the price. Coffee was good and service started off “South Yarra”..."
Red Bean
"I had a pleasant meal with my friend at this place a few years back and decided to revisit.As the menu changes all the time, it’s hard to..."
Laura Kaziavin
"Despite all the infrastructure works going on in the vicinity, the Royal Botanic Gardens is still a beautiful place to stroll through or jog around...."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The Botanical. A nice setting for a sunny late morning coupled with some delicious breakfast and quality service made for a very delightful..."
Constantine Arvanitis
"Nice Lunch on a beautiful day. The place as an amazing outdoor area opposite The Botanical Garden. The food is nice, the service pleasant and..."
Ananda Purnam
"I love coming to the Bot. You get a little South Yarra snobbery from the staff but the courtyard is idyllic in the warmer months. I don't often eat..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Been coming here for 3 years. Initial encounter was with the older male waiter at the front doors. I asked if the Botanical could provide..."
Paradise
"Botanical is the kind of place that is nice to stop by after a long walk for drinks. Especially as the sun sets on the park and botanical gardens...."
Luc Wolthers
"Ventured here on Saturday for a function. The food was sensational but the private dining room would have to be one of the nicest I've ever seen, the..."
Blakeseats
"The food here is not fantastic but the interior bar setting substitutes this loss. I keep coming back here for drinks! Not sure if it's because of..."
T
"Fantastic wine list! Overall meal wasn't too bad but the Steak had sinew that was difficult to chew. Service was average, venue is beautiful and had..."
EAM
"delicious food with very pretty plating. wait staff are very friendly with outstanding service. top notch place for quality food in a nice..."
Tony
"popped in for lunch this afternoon, wait staff were extremely friendly and the service was great. food tasted delicious and the presentation was 👌..."
Annabelle Woo
"The Botanical is a flexible, comfortable and chic space which seemingly caters for the entire spectrum of dining, from the bar in the rear, bottle..."
Gastrology
"The venue is pretty beautiful and the food is fairly average but the service leaves a lot to be desired for a fine dining restaurant. Not sure that..."
Steve Levon
"Great food and service. Weekly specials menu has the best value. Steak night my favourite. Nice atmosphere for Friday night drinks after work...."
Hungry-Caterpillar
"Went here today for a brunch in their bistro area which also has a different menu. Charming staff , quick service. Contemporary fit out however the..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Came here to check out their steak night - a fabulous deal with steak, salad, fries and mustards and a glass of wine for $25. Service was super..."
Kate O'Connor
"Better than a number of recent reviews would suggest. Service a bit aloof but reasonably prompt - although we did keep after the staff. Gnocci and..."
Jimbo
"So after having a lovely walk around the Tan with your little pup, fancy a bite to eat? Well, one look around and it’s clear that there are many..."
Milly S
"Had dinner at the Botanical for the first time on a busy Friday night. Such a diverse venue; offering a  bar, court yard, casual bistro and a fine..."
Kate Dougherty
"I celebrated my birthday at the 'Chef's Table' at The Botanical this weekend and the experience exceeded my expectations. Every staff member from the..."
Joliem
"Just wanted to say a massive THANKYOU to all the chefs and front of house staff at the Botanical restaurant for making my 30th birthday celebration..."
Troy
"Lovely picturesque location to share an afternoon with a delicious generous serving of food entree and main only, too full for dessert. The cocktail..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Amy Foyster 02.2015 Cafes , Coffee , Food 3 Comments Mr Brightside is a homely surburban café with a twist. Tait Crespin and his business partner..."
Trading Plates
"...comprised of a cold chocolate mousse with a liquid chocolate centre, yuzu cream, coffee spheres, chocolate sorbet and caramelised white chocolate...."
Table To Paper
"This was easily the most amazing work dinner I’ve ever been to. Places like Cutler & Co and The Point had better food, but they didn’t have..."
Ben Lee Kong
"The Botanical is on my weekend running route and have been wanted to try it out for a few weeks now as it’s always packed when I run by in the..."
Stuck In Transit
"The snails from the Botanical came swimming in a serrano and tomato sauce. With the sauce rich and hearty and mopped up by the fluffy pastry, it was..."
The Food Society
"I would definitely recommend you all head over to The Botanical and try out their food! They also have a very extensive wine menu for all you wine..."
Sarah Moral
"Absolutely hard to fault. This place is perfect for any celebratory occasion. The decor of the bar, restaurant and cellar are incredible. As you walk..."
Abhinav Bidani
"The meal was simply delicious!! Great service, incredible bread and delightful atmosphere! You have to try the Lamb Neck - seriously..."
Jenny Boymal
"Went to this venue as a guest for an engagement party in the back room. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was phenomenal. Nice intimate..."
Ivan Rangelov
"We had a great evening at the Botanical. We started with cocktails in the bar expertly prepared by experienced staff. Delicious they were! Then we..."
William
Dragon Boat Restaurant
70/100 (1601 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Chinese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Peking Duck
Scallops
Cakes
Duck
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Calamari
Calamares
Dim Sum
Ribs
Noodle
Prawns
Beef
Dumplings
Hot Pot
Chili
Mandarin Duck
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I may be biased, but our CNY banquet was tasty & enjoyable. Lobster & jelly fish (my favourite). Service was not only friendly, but helpful. My..."
Nean
"My husband and I had dinner here on our last night in Melbourne. It was Devine... we started with crispy duck pancakes best had in many many many..."
Debi Barrett
"Unlike some of the harsh reviews Dragon Boat has been given, I really enjoyed my time here. My partner and I, once again, were walking around the..."
Olivia Erica
"I don't think so this place is that good but I believe they can improve by working out on their service which I found to be one of the biggest flaw...."
James Mathew
"Update: Came again last weekend (21st Jul) and they no longer put the price on the paper chit. I believed that price has increased (yes in just 2..."
Michreviews
"Dragon Boat provides decent yum cha in an environment fit for formal meetings or slightly-less-casual dinners. Presentation is precisely what incurs..."
Dimzib
"Good service and everything you expect from a traditional Chinese restaurant. well prepared and quality ingredients. Duck was prepared well table..."
Gavin Gusling
"My partner and I loved the food and the service was impeccable, staff was always on hand and ready to serve. Will definitely be back 😁 reasonably..."
Queen G
"I like the fact that you can get take away or a quick snack at Dragon Boat outside the main restaurant. Also the fact that they open early and..."
Jolene Lim
"Located china town , firstly the customer service not bad. Secondly dim sum choice lot selection , take your time to select it and food feel great..."
Pierre Pie
"The food was excellent with all the classic Chinese dishes being nailed. We had a birthday and the waiter was very nice and the service was great. I..."
Freddo
"Only came here for the duck! Cannot comment on the rest of the food. Pricy enough for what seems like a cheap and cheerful restaurant but have to..."
Michael Dunne
"Yum Cha throws a wonderful array of tasty dishes at the table, favourites included the spicy calamari and barbecue pork dumplings. On the downside..."
Doricoz
"An oldie but a goodie! We love this place...a Melbourne must do for my family...or we pick up a bun from their deli...good food and generous staff...."
Jodi SCONE
"Every time I'm craving dimsum, I will pay dragon boat a visit, EVERY SINGLE TIME. Service may be crappy (rude) sometimes, but that happens 1/5 times...."
Jean
"Came here on sat - day prior to mothers day and got a seat for two within a few min surprisingly! Huge venue first time so i must say i was..."
SueyLuey
"We stumbled upon Dragon Boat whilst walking thru the street. The food was delicious, we had chicken, beef, and rice dishes to share. It was all..."
Lani Banani
"Getted poliyley as we entered, and served promptly. The fried flounder was superbly cooked however I found the special fried rice to be rather sweet...."
Stephen Passam
"A traditional yum cha place, not kids friendly. They have steps in front of the restaurant, you cannot take your pram easily with you. And it is very..."
Cindy
"Like the honey glazed beef with black pepper, dragon boat combination in birds nest basket, and garlic king prawns Very prompt service and..."
Geoff Atkinson
"A regular haunt on a Friday or Saturday night. The dim sims are great. I always find it hard to go past the deep-fried beef fillet in mandarin sauce..."
Robert Demark
"Surprised by the low rating.....! We popped in here at 12am after the Adele concert. The kitchen was still serving, and the place was about 1/3..."
Manmar
"It's quite a bit pricier than other Chinese restaurants in the CBD but the food was very tasty. We had the chicken and mushroom hot pot, roast duck,..."
Mrs Mark
"Came here for the egg tarts and it was okay, above average. Although the pastry was quite oily, the egg custard was yummy. Price wise, $2.20 each...."
Chewynoms
"Ventured into the CBD today to dine at the Dragon Boat and ordered their Scallops with ginger & spring onions for a very reasonable price of $32.80..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Great choice of food.We went at 1130 and every thing was freshly cooked.Good prompt service.Must remember to start with the congee next time!Will..."
Hamid Hamzah
"My family and myself visit melbourne every year and find ourselves always making our way to dragon boat in china town. The food and service is great..."
Louise
"I haven’t dined at Dragon Boat for years because my family prefers Plume or Gold Leaf in the West side of Melbourne. Regardless of which Chinese..."
Ta.be.tabi
"So many restaurants to choose in Chinatown but so glad we chose Dragon Boat! A very comfortable restaurant with a good wine selection and menu..."
Louise Traill
"Fantastic Yum Cha restaurant in the heart of Chinatown! Well priced and extremely fresh, fast service. The Pork and Chive Dumplings were the standout..."
Leah Martin-Brown
"Amazing experience. Pricey (everything over $25) but my god is the meat cooked to perfection. Vegetables are not with every meal either. Will have to..."
Super Kiwi
"Food was good. Love the Liu Sha Bao! Service was good except for the grumpy looking auntie at the cashier; SUPER..."
Wei Wei Ang
"We experienced a fantastic morning in the restaurant. Yumcha is so good. Eating while talking to friend. I highly recommended oolong..."
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