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Best Chinese Restaurants Near Me In Melbourne

May 24, 2026
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Melbourne has one of Australia’s strongest Chinese dining scenes, from theatrical Sichuan hot pot and Lanzhou beef noodles to Cantonese yum cha, Shanghai-style dumplings, modern Chinese dining and polished Southbank restaurants built for special occasions. The best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne are not all trying to do the same thing. Some are perfect for big group dinners, others are better for quick noodles, dumplings, business lunches, date nights, banquet-style meals or classic neighbourhood Chinese dining.

This guide focuses on ten Chinese restaurants in Melbourne worth knowing: Panda Hot Pot, Happy Lamb Hotpot, Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle, Supernormal, Lagoon Dining, Secret Kitchen Chinatown, Juicy Bao, Oriental Teahouse, Spice Temple Melbourne and David’s. Together, they show the range of Chinese and Chinese-influenced dining across Carlton, Chinatown, the CBD, Southbank and Prahran.

Panda Hot Pot in Carlton

1. Panda Hot Pot

Panda Hot Pot is one of Melbourne’s most memorable Chinese restaurants, not just because of the food but because of the scale and theatre of the room. Located on Victoria Street in Carlton, it is a large Sichuan-style hot pot restaurant with dramatic interiors, big tables and a dining experience built around sharing.

The main attraction is hot pot. Diners choose soup bases, meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles, tofu, mushrooms and dipping sauces, then cook everything at the table. It is interactive, generous and ideal for groups because the meal naturally becomes a shared experience rather than everyone ordering one plate each.

Panda Hot Pot is especially good for birthdays, group dinners, family meals, late dinners and anyone who wants Chinese food to feel like an event. The broth choices let diners control the heat level, while the large menu means the table can build a meal around both spicy and non-spicy options.

It is best for Sichuan hot pot, big groups, special occasions, shared meals, spicy soup bases and diners who want one of Melbourne’s most theatrical Chinese restaurant experiences.

Address: 100 Victoria Street, Carlton

Panda Hot Pot Menu

Hot Pot Smallware

Butane Stove
$35
Gas
$5

Two bottles.

Soup Base

One-Flavour Soup Base

One flavour, all in! Go all out with your favourite.

Two-Flavour Soup Base

Two distinct flavours, perfectly paired! Made for sharing.

Three-Flavour Soup Base

Triple the variety, triple the experience!

Sichuan Spicy Soup Base

A traditional Sichuan-style beef tallow broth, slowly simmered with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatic spices. Rich, bold, and deeply savory, delivering layers of numbing heat and fragrance that define authentic Sichuan hot pot.

Spicy Vegetable Oil Soup Base

A classic Sichuan-style clear oil broth made with premium vegetable oil, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and fragrant spices. Bright, aromatic, and clean on the palate, it delivers layered heat and gentle numbing spice without the heaviness of beef tallow.

Fish Maw with Chicken

A comforting, slow-simmered broth with a rich, silky texture and gentle savoury depth. Smooth and nourishing, it offers a delicate balance of warmth and natural richness, delivering a refined, soothing flavour that feels wholesome and deeply satisfying.

Tomato Soup Base
$24.80

A light and comforting tomato-based broth simmered with ripe tomatoes and gentle aromatics. Naturally sweet and mildly tangy, it offers a refreshing, well-balanced flavour that pairs beautifully with meats, seafood, and vegetables.

Pork Bone Soup Base

A slow-simmered pork bone broth cooked for hours to extract deep, natural richness. Smooth, comforting, and savoury, with a clean finish that highlights the true flavour of meats, vegetables, and noodles without overpowering the palate.

Mushroom Soup Base
$24.80

A light, nourishing mushroom soup base gently simmered with a generous variety of fresh mushrooms. Clean and delicate on the palate, it offers natural umami and subtle earthiness, creating a soothing, well-balanced base that feels comforting yet refreshingly light.

Sichuan Green Peppercorns

A fragrant green peppercorn broth infused with fresh Sichuan peppercorns and gentle aromatics. Light yet flavourful, it delivers a refreshing numbing tingle with bright citrus notes, creating a clean, aromatic base that enhances ingredients without overwhelming their natural flavours.

Guizhou Red Sour Soup Base

A traditional Guizhou-style fermented sour broth made from naturally fermented tomatoes and chilli. Bright, tangy, and deeply aromatic, it delivers a refreshing sourness with gentle heat, creating a lively, appetite-opening base that pairs beautifully with meats and seafood.

Laksa Soup Base

A rich and aromatic laksa broth made with coconut milk, spices, and fragrant herbs. Creamy yet balanced, it delivers gentle heat, subtle sweetness, and layered Southeast Asian flavours, creating a comforting, full-bodied base that pairs beautifully with seafood, meats, and vegetables.

Tom Yum Soup Base

A bright and aromatic broth with a lively balance of tangy sourness and gentle heat. Refreshing and palate-awakening, it delivers layered sharpness and warmth with a clean finish, making it light, invigorating, and deeply satisfying.

Beef Bone Clear Soup

A clear, slow-simmered beef bone broth with a clean, delicate richness. Light yet deeply savory, it delivers gentle warmth and pure beef flavor, enhancing ingredients without overpowering their natural taste. Available exclusively as part of the three-flavour soup base selection.

Signature Dishes

Premium Combination

A generous selection of premium meats and seafood, bringing land and sea together.

Signature Combination

A signature combination featuring our most popular premium meats, rich in flavour and quality.

Pork Ribs with Spicy Sauce

Tender and juicy with bold spicy sauce, delivering deep savoury richness and gentle heat.

Wagyu Chuck Tender

Richly marbled, tender and juicy, with deep beef flavour, balanced chewing and a smooth finish.

Prawn Mash in Bamboo Fungus

Springy shrimp sweetness paired with bamboo fungus aroma and a clean finish.

Prawn Mash
$22.80

Bouncy and tender, and highlighting pure shrimp flavour with a subtle chilli kick.

Fish Mash with Fish Roe

Bouncy and silky with bursts of roe, delivering a fresh, savoury seafood finish.

Ox Tongue with Rattan Pepper

Silky tender bite with mild numbing spice, fresh citrus notes, and savoury depth.

Homemade Tofu

Silky smooth with a light soybean aroma and clean, gentle finish.

Signature Beef Tripe
$26.80

Freshly hand-torn premium beef tripe with a crisp, tender bite.

Slow Cooked Premium Tripe

Soft, delicate layers with a gentle chew and clean, savoury finish.

Prime Marinated Beef Slices
$18.80

Tender and delicately marinated, delivering a rich, clean beef flavour.

Meat

Beef Tendons
Pork Trachea
Beef Trachea
Crab Sticks
Fish Ball
Quail Egg
Duck Blood
Luncheon Meat Slices
Boneless Duck Feet
Cheese Rice Cake
Crispy Sausage
Wagyu Set (Large)
Wagyu Set (Small)
M9+ Striploin
M7+ Striploin
M5+ Chuck Eye Roll
M5+ Bolar Blade
Wagyu Belly Slices
Beef Brisket Fat
Prime Beef Slices
Chicken Slices
Lamb Slices
Beef Chuck Tender Slices
Beef Shin Shank Slices
Wagyu Brisket Slices
Pork Belly Slices
Fried Tofu stuffed with Shrimp
Spiced Chicken Slices
Fish Skin Cuttlefish Dumpling
Pork Coriander Meatballs
Pork Mushroom Meatballs
Spicy Beef Slices
Spicy Beef Stripes
Pork Kidney
Duck Intestines
$24.80

Presented in a chilled ice ball.

Fried Egg
Fish Cake
Meihao Sausage
Tianwei Sausage
Prime Pork Liver
Duck Gizzard
Pork Intestines

Seafood

Prawn
Scallop
Oyster
Abalone
Baby Cuttlefish
Squid
Snakehead Fish Slices
Basa Fish

Vegetable

Vegetable Platter
Fuzzy Melon
Baby Corn
Pea sprouts
Tong Ho
Gongcai
Bamboo
Tender Seaweed
Seaweed
Chinese Cabbage
Potato

Soybean

Silken Soy Milk Tofu
Fresh Tofu
Frozen Tofu
Chewing Bean Curd
Dried Bean Curd
Fried Bean Curd

Mushroom

Fungus Platter
Flower Mushroom
Shimeji Mushroom
Enoki Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom

Noodles

Yam Noodles
Wide Potato Noodles
Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet Potato Vermicelli
Thin Noodles
Rice Vermicelli

Dipping Sauces

Sichuan Chilli Oil Dip

Perfect for Spicy Soup Bases Garlic Paste *2 spoons Green Onion *2 spoons Coriander *2 spoons Minced Chilli *1 spoon Oyster Sauce *1 spoon Sesame Oil *1 bottle

Garlic Sesame Oil Dip

Best Paired with Spicy Sichuan-Style Broths Garlic Paste *3 spoons Sesame Oil *1 bottle

Classic Sesame Paste Dip

Perfect for Clear Broths and Meats Garlic Paste *1 spoon Green Onion *1 spoon Sesame Paste *2 spoons Crushed Peanuts *1 spoon Fermented Tofu Sauce * a dash

Savoury Seafood Dip

Perfect for Seafood and Vegetable Dishes Garlic Paste *1 spoon Oyster Sauce *1 spoon Green Onion *1 spoon Soy Sauce *3 spoons Sesame * a dash Minced Chilli * 1 spoon

Sichuan Chilli Dry Dip

Best for Meats Green Onion *1 spoon Coriander *1 spoon Crushed Peanuts *1 spoon Chilli Powder *2 spoons Fried Peas *1 spoon

Spicy Beef Sauce

Perfect for Meats, Noodles, and Bold Flavours Beef Sauce *2 spoons Chilli Sauce *1 spoon Garlic Paste *2 spoons Green Onion *1 spoon

Snacks

Sausage & Mushroom Braised Rice

Fragrant rice slow-cooked with mushrooms and Chinese sausage.

Fried Pork Slices

Freshly fried, delivering a crisp bite, and aromatic and juicy pork richness.

Fried Sticky Rice Cake

Crispy outside, soft and chewy inside, coated in rich brown sugar.

Braised Pork Ear Slices

Sliced pork ear tossed in a savoury dressing, crunchy, and flavourful.

Braised Beef Tripe

Slowly braised in a rich savory sauce, aromatic and flavourful.

Steamed and Fried Bun

Steamed and fried buns offering soft fluffiness and golden crispness.

Osmanthus Cake

Delicately soft with mild sweetness, finished with a fragrant osmanthus note.

Fried Chicken Feet

Marinated and fried, blistered skin, tender texture, and rich flavour.

Spring Roll (Vegetable)

Light and crisp, filled with fresh vegetables and gentle savoury notes.

Rice

Perfectly steamed rice with soft, fluffy grains and a clean, comforting finish.

Signature Cocktails

Evan's Nightfall

Vibrant citrus-forward cocktail with gentle tartness and a smooth finish.

Swordsman

Balancing citrus brightness, gentle sweetness, and a clean, refreshing finish.

Rose' Cockatiel

Lightly sweet and aromatic, balancing passionfruit richness with fresh citrus bitterness.

Coconut Cloud

Smooth, creamy, and indulgent, blending coconut richness with bright pineapple notes.

Ruby Vodka / Gin Martini

Light, blending watermelon sweetness, and cranberry tartness.

Peach Blossom

Light and refreshing with gentle sweetness, floral notes, and a clean, crisp finish.

Southern Fairy

Light and refreshing with delicate lychee sweetness, gentle citrus, and a clean finish.

Moscow Mule

Clean and crisp with lively lime acidity and a soft ginger warmth.

Yuzumosa

Clean and lively with zesty Yuzu citrus and a softly bitter finish.

Mojito

Crisp and cooling with bright lime, soft sweetness, and fresh mint notes.

Panda Gin & Tonic

Light, clean, and refreshing, lifted by fresh lime and gentle bitterness.

Homemade

Green Grape and Lychee Iced Pudding

Light and refreshing, blending green grape with gentle lychee sweetness.

Green Grape Jasmine Coco

Light and aromatic, blending jasmine floral notes with crisp green grape and coconut.

Pop Lemon Tea with Green Grape

Bright and fizzy, balancing zesty lemon tea with juicy green grape notes.

Pop Lemon Tea with Passionfruit

Light and fizzy, blending zesty lemon tea with tropical passionfruit tartness.

Pop Lemon Tea with Pineapple

Light and fizzy, balancing zesty lemon tea with tropical pineapple notes.

Pop Coconut Milk with Mango

Lightly sparkling with creamy coconut richness and mango sweetness.

Fruity Yakult

Light and refreshing with creamy yogurt tang and bright, fruity sweetness.

Lemon Tea with Green Grape

Crisp and fruity with fresh lemon tea and subtle green grape sweetness.

Watermelon Juice

Light and refreshing, highlighting pure watermelon sweetness and crisp freshness.

Plum Juice

Bright and refreshing with balanced sweet-tart plum flavour and a clean finish.

Mocktails

Lychee Tingle

Fresh and lively, blending lychee sweetness with citrus brightness and a playful tingle.

Homemade Yuzu Lemonade

Crisp and uplifting, balancing tart Yuzu citrus with light sweetness.

Lemon Lime Bitters

Light and zesty, balancing lemon-lime freshness with subtle bittersweet notes.

Happy Lamb Hotpot in Melbourne

2. Happy Lamb Hotpot

Happy Lamb Hotpot is a strong CBD hot pot option on Exhibition Street. It has a more straightforward, comfort-focused hot pot style than some of Melbourne’s more theatrical venues, making it a good choice when the main priority is a warm, generous meal built around broth, lamb, beef, seafood, vegetables and noodles.

The restaurant works especially well for colder Melbourne nights, casual group dinners and long meals where everyone can cook and share at the table. Hot pot is naturally social: the table chooses a broth, orders ingredients and eats slowly as the meal builds.

Happy Lamb is useful because of its central location. Exhibition Street is easy for city workers, students, visitors and groups meeting in the CBD. It suits people who want a filling Chinese meal without needing a formal fine-dining setting.

Happy Lamb Hotpot is best for lamb hot pot, warming broths, casual CBD dinners, group meals, late meals and anyone looking for a reliable Chinese hot pot restaurant in central Melbourne.

Address: 173–175 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Happy Lamb Hotpot Menu

Recommended

Traditional Bone Broth
$34.56

Beef bone and chicken cooked 6 hours with Chinese herbs.

Spicy Soup Base
$35.76

Beef bone and chicken cooked 6 hours with Chinese herbs and hot chili.

Tomato Flavor Broth
$34.56
Sour Spicy Broth
$34.56

Soup Base

Double Flavor Soup Base
$36.96
Triple Flavor Soup Base
$42.96
Traditional Bone Broth (Single Small)
$20.16
Small Spicy Soup Base
$21.36
Tomato Flavor Broth (Single Small)
$20.16
Sour Spicy Broth (Single Small)
$20.16

Cold Dish

Cucumber Salad
$9.36
Vinger Peanut
$9.36
Spicy Beef Tendon Slices
$12.96
Lamb Trips with Homemade Chili Sauce
$14.16
Happy Lamb Special Beef Slice
$14.16

Happy Lamb

Beef & Lamb Party Tray
$29.76

100% Positive

Lamb Filet Slices
$23.76

100% Positive

Supreme Lamb Shoulder Slices
$24.96

Fresh Sliced Lamb

Premium Fresh Shreded Lamb Shanks
$23.76
Garlic Chicken
$17.76

Beef

Premium Wagyu Beef
$38.16
No.1 Beef Slices
$22.56
Angus Beef Slices
$36.96
Homemade Garlic Beef
$17.76

Seafood

Seafood Party Tray
$38.16
Basa Fish
$18.96
Scallops
$20.16
Banana Prawn
$23.76
Mussels
$17.76

Handmade Seafood Paste

Golden Fish Cheese Roll
$15.36
Fresh Handmade Lamb Meatballs
$13.36
Fresh Handmade Prawn Balls
$20.16
Fish Ball with Crab Roe Eggs
$16.56

Fresh Vegetable

Crown Daisy
$9.36
Sweet Potato
$6.80
Chinese Cabbage
$9.36
Potato Slices
$7.80
Seaweed
$7.80
Sweet Corn
$8.16
Spanish
$8.16
Konjac Noodles
$6.96
White Radish
$7.80

Fresh Tofu

Bean Curd Sticks
$9.36
Fresh Tofu
$6.56
Fried Tofu Skin Rolls
$10.56
Iced Tofu
$6.96
Chiba Tofu
$10.56

Mushroom

Black Fungus
$9
Enoki Mushroom
$10.56
Oyster Mushroom
$10.56
King Oyster Mushroom
$8.16

Fans Spaicy Besties

Fish Tofu
$8.16
Fresh Beef Tripes
$23.76
Quail Eggs
$8.16
Duck Blood Jelly
$9.36
Crab Meat Rolls
$8.16
Lamb Trips
$11.76

Grilled Lamb

Grilled Lamb Ribs
$24.96
Grilled Lamb Skewer
$3.36

Min. order of 4 | 100% Positive

Cripy Grilled Lamb Shank
$20.16

Staple Food

Fresh Noodles
$8.16
Handmade Brown Sugar Rice Cake
$12.96
Rice
$3.60
Instant Noodles
$5.76
Vegetable Dumplings
$10.56
Sliced Noodles
$6.96
Pumpkin Cake
$8.16
Vegetable Spring Roll
$9.36
Golden Bun
$8.16

Soft Drinks

Rock Sugar Pear Tea
$6
Sparkling Water
$6
Sweet Herbal Tea
$4.80
Coke Cola
$5.40

Contains Alcohol.

Brown Sugar Jelly
$4.80
Ice Green Tea
$6
Soya Milk
$5.40
Sprite
$5.40
Coke Zero
$5.40
Coconut Milk
$4.80
Orange Soda
$5.40
0 Sugar Sparkling Water Peach
$6.96

Sauce

Dip Sauce
$4.20
Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle in Melbourne

3. Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle

Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne when the craving is specific: hand-pulled noodles in a warming beef broth. Located on Elizabeth Street, it specialises in Lanzhou-style beef noodles, a dish built around broth clarity, noodle texture, sliced beef, herbs and chilli oil.

This is a different kind of Chinese restaurant from a hot pot venue or yum cha hall. Bowltiful is more focused, quicker and especially useful for lunch, solo dining, casual dinners and late meals. The appeal is watching a simple dish become satisfying through technique: springy noodles, aromatic broth and enough chilli to wake everything up.

It is also a useful option for diners who want Chinese food that feels filling without needing a large group. A bowl of Lanzhou beef noodles can be a complete meal on its own, which makes Bowltiful one of the most practical Chinese restaurants in the CBD.

Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle is best for hand-pulled noodles, beef noodle soup, quick city meals, solo dining, casual lunches and anyone looking for a focused Chinese noodle house in Melbourne.

Address: 382–384 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle Menu

Featured items

BOWLTIFUL Authentic Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
$27.80
Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup ️
$32.80
Dry Noodle with Braised Beef Shank ️
$32.80
Hot & Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ️️️
$28.80
Special Stir-fried Noodle
$32.80
Dry Noodle with Braised Lamb Flap ️
$32.80
Braised Lamb Flap Noodle Soup ️
$32.80
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup with Homemade Pickles️
$29.80
Spicy Lamb Burger ️️️
$17.80
Beef & Onion Steamed Buns
$17.80
Braised Beef & Green Pepper Burger️
$17.80
Stewed Beef Shank
$15.50
Spicy Honeycomb Tripe Salad ️
$14.80
Beef & Carrot Steamed Buns
$17.80
Vegetarian Special Stir-fried Noodle (V)
$28.80
Shredded Potato Salad
$10.80

Hot New Item

Stewed Beef Rib Noodle Soup
$33.80

Tender, succulent beef rib stewed to perfection. Served over hand-pulled noodles in a rich, aromatic broth, it's a NEW and bold twist on a comforting classic!

Stewed Beef Rib
$19.50

Tender beef ribs slow-cooked in a rich flavourful stew.

Chicken & Mushroom Steamed Buns
$17.80

2 steamed buns per serve.

Tomato Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup
$32.80

Tender, slow-braised beef shank simmered in a rich, tangy tomato broth, served with chewy noodles and topped with fresh herbs. A hearty, comforting bowl packed with deep savoury flavour and a refreshing hint of tomato sweetness.

Dry Noodle with Tomato and Braised Beef Shank
$32.80

Chewy noodles tossed with tender, slow-braised beef shank and chunky tomato sauce, topped with fresh herbs for a vibrant finish. Rich, savoury, and slightly tangy, this comforting bowl is packed with bold flavour in every bite.

Stir-Fried Beef and Potato Dry Noodle ️
$32.80

Tender sliced beef and golden potato chunks stir-fried with onions and green chilli, served over chewy noodles. Savoury, slightly spicy, and packed with wok-fried aroma for a satisfying, hearty bite.

Soup Noodles

Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup ️
$32.80

Juicy beef shank chunks that have been braised for hours. Melts in your mouth with every bite. One of our most favoured dishes! Standard noodle size: Thick *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

BOWLTIFUL Authentic Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
$27.80

Yi Qing, Er Bai, San Hong, Si Lv, Wu Huang, a true taste of Lanzhou. Sliced beef that has been stewed for hours, beef broth with various herbs and spices, hand-pulled noodles and fresh garnishes to top it off! Standard noodle size: Thin *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Braised Lamb Flap Noodle Soup ️
$32.80

Succulent lamb flap chunks that have been braised for hours until tender and fragrant. A great non-beef option with the same hearty flavours. Standard noodle size: Thick *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Hot & Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ️️️
$28.80

Our signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup with an extra kick of Mala chilli oil to turn up the spice. Perfect for those spicy food lovers! Standard noodle size: Thin *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup with Homemade Pickles️
$29.80

Our signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup with the addition of our homemade pickles, taking the original dish to another level. Standard noodle size: Thin *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Stewed Beef Rib Noodle Soup
$33.80

Tender, succulent beef rib stewed to perfection. Served over hand-pulled noodles in a rich, aromatic broth, it's a NEW and bold twist on a comforting classic!

Tomato Braised Beef Shank Noodle Soup
$32.80

Tender, slow-braised beef shank simmered in a rich, tangy tomato broth, served with chewy noodles and topped with fresh herbs. A hearty, comforting bowl packed with deep savoury flavour and a refreshing hint of tomato sweetness.

Dry Noodles

Dry Noodle with Braised Beef Shank ️
$32.80

One of our best picks as it's packed with flavours. Every slurp of noodles is coated with the delicious sauce and the tender beef shank bursts with flavour upon every bite. Standard noodle size: Thick *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Special Stir-fried Noodle
$32.80

One of our most popular dry noodle dishes with a powerful kick, bursting with an abundance of rich flavours. Tender beef and mixed vegetables stir-fried together with our chewy hand-pulled noodles. Fixed noodle size: Thicker (Not customisable) **Allergens: Eggs, Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Dry Noodle with Soybean Paste and Minced Beef
$26.80

A savoury and peppery soybean sauce with minced beef and tofu bits mixed in, delicious taste with a thick and saucy texture. Standard noodle size: Thick, As shown in image: Super Wide *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy

Dry Noodle with Braised Lamb Flap ️
$32.80

Bouncy hand-pulled noodles topped with mouth-watering lamb flap chunks, stewed in a rich sauce with a deep, savoury flavour. Always a great choice for a comforting and satisfying meal. Standard noodle size: Thick *As all noodles are hand-pulled, takeaway noodles must be rinsed under cold water and coated with oil to prevent them from clumping together. Please reheat before eating. **Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Dry Noodle with Tomato and Braised Beef Shank
$32.80

Chewy noodles tossed with tender, slow-braised beef shank and chunky tomato sauce, topped with fresh herbs for a vibrant finish. Rich, savoury, and slightly tangy, this comforting bowl is packed with bold flavour in every bite.

Stir-Fried Beef and Potato Dry Noodle ️
$32.80

Tender sliced beef and golden potato chunks stir-fried with onions and green chilli, served over chewy noodles. Savoury, slightly spicy, and packed with wok-fried aroma for a satisfying, hearty bite.

Vegetarian Noodles

Dry Noodle with Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables (V)
$28.80

A vegetarian dish with full-bodied flavours and fresh veggies stir-fried on the flaming wok! Mix well before you dig in to make sure the sauce coats every strand of noodles. Standard noodle size: Thick *Allergens: Soy, Traces of Other Nuts

Side Dishes

Shredded Potato Salad
$10.80

Shredded potatoes, seasoned for a refreshing and light side dish. *Allergens: Sesame Spicy

Supernormal in Melbourne

4. Supernormal

Supernormal is not a traditional Chinese restaurant, but Chinese and broader East Asian influences are central to its identity. Located on Flinders Lane, it draws inspiration from cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul, creating a polished modern Asian restaurant that works for many of Melbourne’s most useful dining occasions.

The menu is built for sharing, with dumplings, seafood, noodles, vegetables, meats and signature dishes designed to sit in the middle of the table. This makes Supernormal a strong choice for groups, date nights, business lunches, visitors to Melbourne and diners who want Chinese-influenced food in a more contemporary setting.

Supernormal’s strength is consistency and energy. The room feels polished without being stiff, the menu has enough range for different tastes, and the Flinders Lane address makes it easy before or after galleries, theatre, shopping, hotels or city drinks.

Supernormal is best for modern Asian dining, Chinese-influenced share plates, dumplings, seafood, date nights, business lunches, visitors and polished CBD dinners.

Address: 180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Supernormal Menu

MENU

House made kimchi, garlic chive
$13
Szechuan pickled vegetables
$10
Korean rice cakes, sesame, sweet chilli
$12
Whitebait & ginger prawn toast, yuzu
$12
Shark Bay scallop roasted in kelp butter
$14
Rock oyster, Merimbula, NSW
$6
Raw snapper & scallop, lemon ponzu, fennel
$32
Yellowfin tuna, pickled wakame, white soy
$28
Raw beef, yuzu kosho, black sesame & tofu cracker
$24
Selection of seafood on ice
$55
New England lobster roll
$24
Szechuan white cut chicken, shredded potatoes, sesame & spinach
$28
Organic heirloom cucumbers, green kosho, mint
$24
Mala eggplant, silken tofu, aged soy
$25
Smoked tuna & mussels, cos heart, watercress & bonito
$32
Short rib bun, aged vinegar & fermented chilli
$15
Chinese cabbage & vegetable dumplings, shiitake mushroom XO
$18
Prawn & chicken dumplings, chilli & vinegar 6pc
$22
Chicken & leek dumplings, charred ginger scallion 6pc
$21
Pot sticker dumplings 6pc
$24
Duck bao – twice cooked duck leg, black vinegar & plum sauce
$34
Koshihikari rice claypot, marinated shiitake & oyster mushrooms
$39
Steamed blue eye, ginger shallot, nori & aromatic soy
$57
Roasted five spice chicken, pickled cabbage, chilli ginger, lime
$47
Gippsland striploin, sancho pepper, wild cress, yuzu mustard
$68
Slow-cooked Szechuan lamb shoulder, pickled cucumber, coriander & sesame flatbread
$64
Wok fried greens, sugar snap peas & broccolini, yuzu kosho
$16
Cos heart, perilla vinaigrette
$10
Steamed Japanese short grain rice
$6
Crème caramel kakigori
$18
Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel & soft chocolate
$19
Jersey milk soft serve, fig & cardamom syrup
$20
Chocolate, miso, blackberry & crème Chantilly
$20

BANQUET

90pp
$90

House made kimchi, garlic chive Korean rice cakes, sesame, sweet chilli Nori cracker, tuna, bonito mayonnaise Cucumber & radish salad, green kosho, mint Prawn & chicken dumplings, chilli & vinegar Slow-cooked Szechuan lamb shoulder, pickled cucumber & coriander Sesame flatbread Steamed Japanese short grain rice Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel, soft chocolate

130pp
$130

House made kimchi, garlic chive Selection of raw & marinated seafood New England lobster roll Chilled Szechuan noodles, pickled cucumbers, spinach, sesame dressing Pork & chive dumplings, charred ginger scallion vinegar Nori mustard Grilled signature O'Connor boneless ribeye Yakiniku Nori mustard Wok fried greens, sugar snap peas, broccolini, yuzu kosho Steamed Japanese short grain rice Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel, soft chocolate

Lagoon Dining in Carlton

5. Lagoon Dining

Lagoon Dining brings a contemporary Chinese and Asian dining style to Lygon Street in Carlton. It is a different experience from the traditional restaurants usually associated with the area, offering a more modern, wine-friendly and share-focused approach to Chinese-influenced food.

The food is built around bold flavour, texture and balance. Rather than sticking to old-school formats, Lagoon Dining uses Chinese and Asian ideas in a more flexible Melbourne restaurant style. That makes it appealing for diners who want spice, acidity, savoury depth and creativity in a smaller, more intimate dining room.

Lagoon is especially good for date nights, small group dinners, wine-led meals and people who want something more interesting than a standard banquet. It has enough polish for a special occasion, but it still feels relaxed and neighbourhood-driven.

Lagoon Dining is best for contemporary Chinese food, modern Asian flavours, date nights, wine, small groups, Carlton dinners and diners looking for a more creative Chinese-influenced restaurant.

Address: 263 Lygon Street, Carlton

Lagoon Dining Menu

Featured Items

Jasmine Tea Pudding, Orange and Fig Caramel, Toasted Walnut
$15
Salted Cucumbers, Shiitake Mushroom, Toasted Sesame, Sansho Pepper Vinaigrette
$11
Salted Fish Fried Rice, Morning Glory, Scud Chilli, Fried Anchovies
$28
Soya Braised Spatchcock, Spiced Jus
$40
Wok Tossed Broccolini, Sugar Snaps, Sweet Soy Bean
$22
Chrysanthemum, Tofu, Sesame Oil, Pine Nut
$13

Mains

Smashed Cucumber, Black Fungus, Sesame Oil and Garlic(V)
Hot and Sour Shredded Potato, Chinkiang Vinegar and Pickled Enoki(V)
Popcorn Chicken, Curry Leaf and White Pepper Togarashi
Snake Beans, Pancetta, Dried Prawn and Tofu
Rolled Rice Noodles, Xo, Lap Yuk and Toasted Sesame
Cabbage, Fermented Chilli Butter and Crispy White Bait
Pak Choi, Shaoxing and Young Ginger Dressing
Charcoal Roasted Char Siu, Spring Onion Relish and Tare
Japanese Steamed Rice
Salted Fish Fried Rice, Chives and Bottarga
Secret Kitchen Chinatown in Melbourne

6. Secret Kitchen Chinatown

Secret Kitchen Chinatown is one of Melbourne’s key Cantonese dining rooms, especially for yum cha, dim sum and seafood-led Chinese meals. Located on Exhibition Street, it works for both daytime yum cha and more substantial dinner bookings.

The appeal here is classic Cantonese variety. Yum cha gives diners dumplings, buns, rice rolls, fried snacks, steamed dishes and sweets, while dinner can move into seafood, roast meats, vegetables, rice and banquet-style dishes. It is one of the easiest Chinese formats for groups because everyone can try a little bit of everything.

Secret Kitchen is especially useful for family meals, birthdays, weekend lunches, group dinners and visitors who want a Chinatown Chinese restaurant with a broad menu. It has the scale and range to handle both casual visits and more organised occasions.

Secret Kitchen Chinatown is best for yum cha, Cantonese food, dim sum, seafood, family meals, group bookings, Chinatown lunches and traditional Chinese banquet-style dining.

Address: 222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Secret Kitchen Chinatown Menu

Yum Cha Menu - POPULAR DIM SUM

Signature Dim Sum Platter
$19.50
Crispy Garlic Prawn Spring Roll
$14.50
Steamed Red Rice Crispy Prawn Rice Roll
$19.50
Steamed Rice Roll with Scallop & Black Truffle
$19.50
Stir-Fried White Radish Cake in XO Sauce
$10.20
Assorted Seafood Dumpling Soup
$21.80

Scallop, Prawn, Sea Cucumber, Shark Fin, Abalone, Bamboo Pith

Steamed Custard Bun
$12.20
Steamed Golden Cheese Lava Bun
$14.50

Yum Cha Menu - Steamed Dim Sum

Assorted Seafood Dumpling Soup
$21.80

(Scallop, Prawn, Sea Cucumber, Shark Fin, Abalone, Bamboo Pith)

SK King Prawn Dumplings
$12.20
Black Truffle Prawn Dumplings
$14.50
Black Truffle Siu Mai
$14.50
Steamed Scallop Dumplings
$14.50
Prawns & Chives Dumplings
$10.20
Spinach & Prawn Dumplings
$10.20
Vegetarian Dumplings
$10.20
Steamed Shark Fin Dumplings
$12.20
Steamed Prawns with Ginger & Shallot Dumplings
$12.20
Abalone Siu Mai
$14.50
Scallop Siu Mai (
$14.50
Steamed Siu Mai with Tobiko
$10.20
Hot & Spicy Siu Mai
$10.20
Chicken Siu Mai
$10.20
Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumplings
$10.20
Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce
$10.20
Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
$12.20
Steamed Baby Beef Ribs with Black Pepper Sauce
$14.50
Beancurd Rolls with Oyster Sauce
$10.20
Steamed Beef Balls
$8.20
Steamed Beef Tendon
$12.20
Steamed Bible Tripe with Ginger & Scallion
$10.20
Steamed Honeycomb Tripe with Satay Sauce
$10.20
Steamed Savoury Glutinous Rice with Chicken
$10.20
Honey BBQ Pork Bun
$10.20
Steamed Custard Bun
$12.20
Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun
$12.20
Steamed Golden Cheese Lava Bun
$14.50
Steamed Cantonese Sponge Cake
$10.20

Yum Cha Menu - Steamed Rice Roll

Steamed Plain Rice Roll
$10.20
Steamed Rice Roll with BBQ Pork
$12.20
Steamed Rice with Beef & Coriander
$12.20
Steamed Rice Roll with Fresh Prawn
$14.50
Steamed Rice Roll with Chinese Donut
$16.50
Steamed Red Rice Crispy Prawn Rice Roll
$19.50
Steamed Rice Roll with Scallop & Black Truffle
$19.50

Yum Cha Menu - Dessert

Sweet Bean Curd
$8.20
Mini Egg Tart
$10.20
Mango Pudding
$10.20
Green Tea with Osmanthus Cake
$10.20
Steamed Honey-Combed Sponge Cake
$10
Durian Pudding
$14.50
Durian Puff
$14.50

Yum Cha Menu - Weekend Special

Suckling Pig
BBQ Duck Korean Style
Macau Style Roasted Pork
Mango Mochi
$12.20

Yum Cha Menu - Other Specialties

Fried Pork Dumpling
$8.20
Pan-fried Radish Cake
$8.20
Crispy Honey-Comb Taro Crescents
$10.20
BBQ Roast Pork Puff
$10.20
Baked BBQ Pork Bun
$10.20
Pan-fried Pork Dumplings
$10.20
Crispy Taro Julienne Spring Roll
$10.20
XO Sauce Fried Radish Cake
$10.20
Crispy Garlic Prawn Spring Roll
$14.50
Fried Beancurd Roll with Prawn
$14.50
Beef Offals & Radish
$14.50
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
$16.50
Deep Fried Calamari Tentacle
$19.50
Deep Fried White Bait
$19.50
Supreme Soy Sauce Fried Noodles
$16.50
Pork & Century Egg Congee
$10.20

Dinner Menu - ENTRÉE

SK King Prawn Dumpling
$14.50
Steamed Pork & Prawn Dumpling
$12
Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumpling
$12
Assorted Steamed Dim Sim
$26.80
SK Seafood Dumpling Trio
$14.50
Pan-fried Pork Dumpling
$12
Crispy Garlic Prawn Spring Roll
$13.80
Crispy Taro Julienne Spring Roll
$11.80
Traditional Peking Duck
$16.80

(2 pcs)

Seafood San Choi Bao
$16.80

(Lettuce Cup) (gfo)

Minced Chicken San Choi Bao
$13.80

(Lettuce Cup) (gfo)

Dinner Menu - SOUP

Pork Broth with Dried Scallop & Cordysep Flowers
$16.80

gf (serve)

Pork Broth with Himematsutake Mushroom & Truffle
$16.80

gf (serve)

Ginseng & Quail Soup
$16.80

gf (serve)

Pork Broth with Conch, Chinese Yam & Goji Berries
$19.80

gf (serve)

Seafood Hot & Sour Soup with Mung Bean Noodles
$14.80

gf (serve)

Dried Scallop & Seafood Tofu Soup
$14.80

gf (serve)

Crab Meat & Sweet Corn Soup
$14.80

gf (serve)

Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
$12.80

gf (serve)

Seaweed & Tofu Soup
$10.80

gf (serve)

Dinner Menu - RICE & NOODLES

Secret Kitchen Fried Rice
$32

(Diced scallop, tomato & Egg) (gfo)

Special Fried Rice
$30

(BBQ Pork & Prawn)

Fresh Mushroom Vegetarian Fried Rice
$28

(v, gfo)

Dried Scallops & Egg White Fried Rice
$42

(gfo)

Seafood Fried Rice with Black Truffle Paste
$46

(gfo)

Foie Gras Fried Rice with Diced Chicken
$45
Steamed Jasmine Rice
$4

(gf) bowl

Fried E-Fu Noodles
$27
Stir Fried Noodles with Salted Chinese Ham & Greens
Juicy Bao in Melbourne

7. Juicy Bao

Juicy Bao is a Chinatown favourite for dumplings, bao and casual Chinese comfort food. Located on Little Bourke Street, it is the kind of restaurant that works when you want something fast, filling and shareable without making the meal too formal.

The draw is in the name. Bao and dumplings are the reason to come here, especially if you like the satisfaction of soup dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, steamed buns, noodles and simple Chinese dishes that can be shared across the table. It is casual, busy and suited to quick decisions.

Juicy Bao works especially well for casual lunches, student meals, group catch-ups, Chinatown dinners and anyone who wants dumplings before or after other CBD plans. It is also useful for mixed groups because a dumpling-focused meal can be as light or as filling as the table wants.

Juicy Bao is best for dumplings, bao, casual Chinatown dining, quick lunches, group meals, noodles and affordable Chinese comfort food in the CBD.

Address: Shop 2, 178–190 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Juicy Bao Menu

Most Popular

Pork Xiao Long Bao
$18.80

Signature steamed juicy bao. 8 pieces.

Stir-Fried String Bean with Minced Pork
$25.30
Steamed Pork, Wombok & Chive Dumplings
$19.30

15 pieces.

Special Fried Rice
$21.30

Beef Entrees

Stir-Fried Beef with Capsicum & Onions in Black Pepper Sauce
$33.80

Mild spice.

Stir-Fried Beef with Spring Onions & Ginger
$32.80
Stir-Fried Beef with Capsicum & Onions in Mongolian Sauce
$33.80

Mild spice.

Stir-Fried Beef with Chinese Broccoli
$32.80

Pork Entrees

Spare Ribs in Shanghai Style Sweet & Vinegar Sauce
$32.80
Deep-Fried Spare Ribs with Garlic & Spring Onion
$32.80
Twice Cooked & Sliced Pork Belly
$31.30

Szechuan chilli style. Medium spice.

Sliced Pork Belly with Capsicum & Black Bean
$31.30

Mild spice.

Seafood Entrees

Kung Pao Prawn with Cashew Nuts & Chilli Sauce
$37.30

Medium spicy.

Sweet & Sour Prawn with Capsicum & Pineapple
$37.30
Stir-Fried Prawn with Seasonal Vegetables
$37.30
Prawn Coated with Salted Duck Egg Yolk
$41.30
Stir-Fried Scallop with Seasonal Vegetables
$38.30

Vegetable Entrees

Stir-Fried Eggplant with Minced Pork
$26.30

Served in Szechuan chilli sauce. Mild spice.

Stir-Fried String Bean with Minced Pork
$25.30
Mapo Tofu
$22.30

Tofu with pork minced in Szechuan chilli sauce. Spicy.

Stir-Fried Chinese Bok Choy
$22.30
Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli
$22.30

Poultry

Kung Pao Chicken with Peanut & Chilli Sauce
$32.30

Medium spice.

Stir-Fried Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts
$32.30
Stir-Fried Battered Chicken with Capsicum
$31.30

Served with pineapple in sweet & sour sauce.

Honey Coated Battered Chicken
$31.30
Lemon Crispy Chicken
$31.30

Rice & Noodles

Stir-Fried Noodle in Seafood in XO Sauce
$23.30
Shanghai Stir-Fried Noodle with Shredded Pork
$21.30
Vegetarian Stir-Fried Noodle
$21.30
Shanghai Noodle in Spring Onion Oil with Minced Pork
$21.30
Zhajiangmian
$21.30

Noodle with minced pork in soy sauce.

Stir-Fried Thick Rice Noodle with Beef
$21.30
Special Fried Rice
$21.30
Fried Rice with Salted Fish & Diced Chicken
$21.30
Vegetarian Fried Rice
$21.30
Steamed Rice Bowl
$3.80

Dim Sum

Pork Xiao Long Bao
$18.80

Signature steamed juicy bao. 8 pieces.

Chicken & Prawn Xiao Long Bao
$18.80

Traditional steamed juicy bao. 8 pieces.

Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao
$18.80

Signature steamed juicy bao. 8 pieces.

Pork Shanghai Pan-Fried Juicy Bao
$18.80

6 pieces.

Beef Shanghai Pan-Fried Juicy Bao
$18.80

6 pieces.

Steamed Pork, Wombok & Chive Dumplings
$19.30

15 pieces.

Steamed Chicken & Prawn Dumplings
$19.30

10 pieces.

Pan-Fried Pork, Wombok & Chive Dumplings
$19.30

15 pieces.

Pan-Fried Chicken & Prawn Dumplings
$19.30

10 pieces.

Pork & Prawn Wonton with chilli sauce
$19.30

Served with peanuts, chilli & spice sauce. Mild spice. 15 pieces.

Steamed Vegetable & Chinese Mushroom Bao
$18.80

4 pieces.

Appetizers, Soups & Cold Dishes

Vegetarian Spring Rolls
$10.30

2 pieces.

Salt & Pepper Squid
$13.30
Salt & Pepper Whitebait
$13.30
Hot & Sour Soup
$13.30

Mild spice.

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
$13.30
Black Fungus with Spice & Vinegar Dressing
$13.30

Mild spice.

Beverages

Canned Soft Drink-coke /sprite/ Fanta
$4.20

Choose from a variety of flavours.

Jia Duo Bao
$5.20

Chinese herbal drink.

Juice- apple/orange
$5.20

Choose from a variety of flavours.

Ginger Beer
$5.20
Lemon Lime Bitters
$5.20
Oriental Teahouse in Melbourne

8. Oriental Teahouse

Oriental Teahouse is one of Melbourne CBD’s best-known dumpling and yum cha restaurants. Located on Little Collins Street, it blends Chinese teahouse traditions with a modern Melbourne dining style, making it useful for lunch, dinner, group meals and casual celebrations.

The menu is built around dumplings, buns, yum cha favourites, tea and drinks. That makes it a strong choice when the table wants to share several small dishes rather than commit to one main each. It also works well for groups because dumplings are easy to order in rounds, and the meal can stay relaxed and social.

Oriental Teahouse is especially good for CBD lunches, dumpling nights, casual dates, office catch-ups and groups who want Chinese food in a polished but approachable setting. The tea element gives it a different identity from a standard dumpling house, while the Little Collins Street location keeps it central and convenient.

Oriental Teahouse is best for dumplings, yum cha, Chinese tea, casual group dinners, CBD lunches, birthdays and diners looking for a lively Chinese restaurant in central Melbourne.

Address: 378 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Oriental Teahouse Menu

TO START

Chicken sweet corn soup
$6.50
5-spice edamame
$8

steamed edamame with 5 spice seasoning

Chicken San Choi Bao
$14

lettuce cup with bamboo, onion, shiitake mushroom, carrot & spring onion (LGO)

Veggie San Choi Bao
$12.50

lettuce cup with bamboo, shiitake mushroom, carrot, dry beancurd & spring onion (VGO)(LGO)

Rice Paper Prawn & Seaweed Rolls (3)
$14

with a side of Japanese mayo (LG)

Chilli Salt & Pepper Octopus
$24

with a side of Japanese mayo

CHICKEN FEET (3) (South Yarra Only)
$13

a yum cha delicacy steamed with black bean sauce

DIY Peking Duck Pancake (4/6/12)
$25

served with cucumber, spring onion & our homemade plum sauce (LGO)

Classic Dumplings

Authentic Prawn Dumplings (3)(LG)
$14.50
Lucky Prawn & Chive Dumplings (3)(LG)
$14.50
Ginger Prawn Dumplings (3)
$14.50
Pork & Prawn Shu Mai (3)
$14.50

open-faced dumplings with juicy pork, prawn & shiitake

Steamed Chicken Dumplings (3)
$13

*ask to add our ‘magic chilli oil’

Pan Fried Pork & Chive Dumplings (6/15)
$16
Xiao Long Bao (3)
$12

traditional juicy steamed pork dumplings

BBQ Pork Buns (2)
$11
Buddha’s BBQ Buns (2)(VG)
$11

a vegetarian play on BBQ Pork Buns

Mushroom Dumplings (3)
$13

steamed parcels with three types of mushrooms, carrot & water chestnut (VG) (LG)

Veggie Buns (2)
$11

steamed bun filled with shiitake & bok choy (VG)

TEAHOUSE Dumplings

Chilli Wagyu Beef Dumplings (4)
$16

wagyu beef marinated in kaffir lime with our ‘magic’ chilli oil (N)

Roast Duck Dumplings (3)(LGO)
$14.50

with hoison sauce *most loved*

XO Scallop & Prawn Dumplings (3)(N)(LGO)
$16

steamed & topped with a morish XO sauce *staff pick*

Crispy Prawn Wontons (3)
$14.50

with a side of Japanese mayo

Prawn Shallot Wontons (5)
$17

with prawns, wood ear mushrooms & bamboo with a spring onion dressing

Flame Thrower Pulled Pork Dumplings
$18

with slices of Pork Belly (3)(N)

Satay Chicken Dumplings (5)(N)
$16

with satay sauce, crushed peanuts & asian herbs

Veggie gyoza with spicy chimichurri (4)
$16

tofu, bok choy & mushroom pan-fried gyozas with spring onion, garlic, chilli & coriander sauce (VG,N)

Football Dumplings (3)
$12

crispy, fried football shaped dumplings filled with shiitake, pork, dried shrimp & sesame

Steamed Pork Dumplings (5)
$15

with a garlic & sweet vinegar soy topped with sesame

SEA

Steamed Fish with ginger & chilli (LG)
$16
Salt & Pepper Calamari
$25

dusted in garlic salt & served with wonton crisps

Black Bean Barramundi Fillet
$28
Garlic butter prawns
$32

crispy prawns & shimeji mushrooms tossed in garlic butter

POULTRY

Fried Chicken Ribs (4/6)
$15

tossed in pepper, garlic salt & chilli with Chinese pickles

Crispy Skin Roast Duck Leg
$20

served with a floral sweet plum sauce

Tea smoked Crispy roast chicken
$25

smoked & roasted chicken with purple cabbage slaw (LG)

Szechuan Pepper Chicken
$27

pepper chicken, spicy latiao, flash fried kale & Szechuan chilli *most loved*

PORK

Caramelised Mandarin Pork
$24

wok tossed with a caramelised glaze and coriander *staff pick*

Crackling Roast Pork Belly
$26

with cucumber, pickled veggies & plum sauce, topped with prawn crackers (LGO)

Sticky BBQ char siu (N)
$25
SUNDAY ROAST PLATTER
$32

Sticky BBQ char siu, crispy roast duck leg, pickled carrots & radish served with plum sauce

BEEF

SWEET Shredded Steak
$29.50

tossed in a sticky sweet chilli sauce with string beans & sesame

Honey Pepper Eye-Fillet Steak
$30

served with broccolini & honey pepper sauce

Braised Beef & roast Potatoes
$26

beef brisket & roasted potatoes served in black bean sauce

PLANT-BASED

ask for our full plant based menu

Salt & Pepper Tofu (VG)(LGO)
$18
Silky Egg Tofu (V)
$25

with mixed mushrooms & Szechuan chilli

Sweet & spicy chunky Eggplant
$23

with eggplant, oyster mushroom & string beans (VG)

Stir Fried Chicken +6
$21
Mixed Stir-fried Veggies
$21

broccoli, bok choy, snowpeas, carrot, baby corn & wood ear mushroom, topped with goji berry (VG)(LGO)

SIDES & GREENS

Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower (N)(Vg)
$16
Chinese Broccoli (VG)(LGO)
$17

Oyster or Garlic sauce

Sesame Prawn Toast (2)
$12.50

with house made sweet chilli sauce

Pork Spring Rolls (3)
$13
Veggie Spring Rolls (3)
$13
Peking Duck Spring Rolls (3)
$14
Spring Onion Pancake (VG)
$7

Rice & Noodles

Legit Special Fried Rice
$19

packed with chicken, shiitake, Chinese sausage, BBQ roast pork, egg & spring onion topped with sesame

Veggie Fried Rice
$19

with string beans, bok choy, shiitake, button mushroom, carrot, egg & spring onion topped with sesame (VGO)(LGO)

BBQ Pork Sticky Rice
$19

with chinese sausage, BBQ roasted pork, shiitake mushroom & shrimp served with XO Sauce (N)

Stir Fried Chicken Noodles
$18

with egg noodles, bean sprouts & snow peas

Stir Fried Egg +2
$17
Stir Fried Veggie Noodles
$17

with egg noodles, bean sprouts & snow peas (V)

Stir Fried Egg +2
$16
TEAHOUSE MI GORENG
$16

bean sprouts, cucumber, chilli & coriander (VGO)

Fried Egg +2
$6.50
gINGER sCALLION RICE
$6.50
Plain Jane Steamed Rice
$5

Sweets

White Chocolate Dumplings (3)
$14

warm dumplings with a sweet white chocolate centre, topped with coconut and a nutty praline crunch (N)(LG)

Chinese Wonka Dumplings (3)
$14

sesame & sticky rice dumpling filled with melted milk chocolate & served with ice cream (LGO)

Apple of my eye Wontons (4)
$16

caramelised cinnamon apple filled wontons, served with Biscoff crumble & icecream

Classic Coconut Jelly (3)(LG,VG)
$11
Spice Temple Melbourne in Southbank

9. Spice Temple Melbourne

Spice Temple Melbourne is the most polished special-occasion Chinese restaurant on this list. Located at Crown Melbourne in Southbank, it focuses on regional Chinese flavours, spice, banquet-style dining and a darker, more dramatic restaurant setting.

This is the place to choose when you want Chinese food with a premium feel. The menu is designed for sharing, with dishes that lean into chilli, aromatics, seafood, meat, noodles, vegetables and layered sauces. It is Chinese dining with a strong restaurant-bar atmosphere rather than a quick Chinatown meal.

Spice Temple works especially well for date nights, birthdays, business dinners, Crown visitors, celebrations and group meals where the setting matters. The Southbank location makes it easy to pair with a show, hotel stay, drinks or a bigger night out around Crown and the river.

Spice Temple Melbourne is best for modern Chinese dining, regional Chinese flavours, spicy dishes, banquets, cocktails, date nights, business dinners and special occasions in Southbank.

Address: Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Spice Temple Melbourne Menu

Vegetables And Rice

Stir Fried Asian Greens With Garlic
$14

Small 14 / Large 23

Steamed Chinese Broccoli Oyster Sauce And Fried Garlic
$14

Small 14 / Large 23

House Fried Rice Egg, Bacon, Peas
$16

Small 16 / Large 23

Yunnan Fried Rice Mixed Mushroom, Egg, Chilli
$15

Small 15 / Large 23

Steamed Rice
$7

7 pp

Desserts

Mango Pudding With Condensed Milk Chantilly
$19
Coconut Tapioca With Kumquat And Pineapple
$16
Caramel, Chocolate And Peanut Parfait
$18
Three Milk Cake With Meringue And Dried Raspberries
$18

The Golden Banquet

$139pp (Minimum 2 guest)

Pickled Cucumbers, Smashed Garlic And Ginger
Pickled Cabbage And Radish
Bang Bang Chicken With Strange Flavour Dressing*
Hiramasa Kingfish

Pickled Green Chilli, Black Sesame And Shallot Oil

Prawn Wontons

Aged Black Vinegar Dressing*

Steamed Market Fish Hunan Style

Salted Chilli And Black Bean*

Chinese Broccoli

Oyster Sauce And Fried Garlic

Stir Fired Grass Fed Beef Fillet with Black Bean And Bullhorn Peppers
Grilled Char Siu Pork Belly, Garlic Chive Pesto, Shaoxing Glaze*
Caramel Chocolate Peanut Parfait

Zodiac Cocktails

Rat Havana Años 3 Rum, Suze, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Juice, Sugar Syrup, Orange Bitters, Bianca Vigna Prosecco
$27
Ox Wild Turkey Bourbon, Agave syrup, Housemade Coriander syrup
$27
Tiger Patron Reposado Tequila, House Made Pinecello, Vida Mezcal, Agave Nectar
$28
Rabbit Vodka, Strawberry, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice, Almond Orgeat, Fever Tree Soda
$28
Dragon House Infused Chilli Espolon Blanco, Cointreau, Blood Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar
$30
Snake House Infused Pear Vodka, Cointreau, Yuzu, Agave Nectar, Ginger Beer
$26
Horse Disaronno, Licor 43, Cherry Heering, Apricot, Lemon, Egg White
$30
Sheep Vodka, Pineapple juice, Passionfruit juice, Vanilla Syrup, Lemon Juice
$29
Monkey Skyy Vodka, Lychee, Du Kuyper Peach Liqueur, Lillet Blanc, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
$27
Rooster House Made Limoncello, Aperol, Passionfruit pulp
$27
Dog Amaro Montenegro, Cointreau, Fernet Branca, Fever Tree Tonic
$27
Pig Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Gosling's Dark Rum, Coco Lopez Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Lime, Vanilla
$31

Provincial Classics

Sichuan Negroni Sichuan pepper, spiced campari, Tanquery Gin, Vermouth
$27

Non-Alcoholic

Virgin Cucumber Mojito Lime, Sugar, Cucumber, Mint
$17
Spice Temple Classic Apple, Mint, Passionfruit
$17

Beer

Tsingtao
$15

Qiandao, China, 330ml, 4.5% alc./vol.

4 Pines Pale Ale
$15

Manly, NSW, 330ml, 5.1% alc./vol.

Crown Lager
$15

Abbotsford, Victoria, 375ml, 4.9% alc./vol.

White Rabbit Dark Ale
$15

Healesville, Victoria, 330ml, 4.9% alc./vol

Pickles

To awaken the palate and to cool the fire

Cabbage and radish
$11
Cucumbers Smashed Garlic And Ginger
$11

Salads & Cold Cuts

Freshly Shucked Oyster Chinese Style Mignonette
$7
Hiramasa Kingfish Pickled Green Chilli, Black Sesame And Shallot Oil
$31
Liang Fen*Mung Bean Noodles Served With Spicy Sesame Peanut Dressing
$22
Bang Bang Chicken*With Strange Flavour Dressing
$29

Hot Entree

Roasted Queensland Scallop With Salted Chilli Butter
$12
Fried Silken Tofu*Sichuan Salt And Pepper Flour, Coriander And Chilli
$28
Crispy Eggplant Fish Fragrant Dressing
$31
Spring Onion Pancake
$22
Fried Calamari ‘Typhoon Shelter Style’*
$31
Fried Chicken Wings*Heaven Facing Chillies And Sichuan Pepper
$21
Hot and Numbing Dried Wagyu Beef*
$33

Dumplings And Things

Pan Fried Wagyu Bao(4pcs)
$25
Golden Fried Pork And Leek Bao(4pcs)
$24
Lobster And Prawn Dumpling(4pcs)
$34
Lamb Dumplings With Chilli*(6pcs)
$33
Prawn Wontons*Aged Black Vinegar Dressing
$29

4pcs 29 / 8pcs 39

Crystal Veggie Dumplings(4pcs)
$24
Prawn And Scallop Spring Rolls With Plum Sauce (4pcs)
$24

Noodles

Braised Glass Noodles Chinese Mushroom And Salted Chilli
$32
Stir-Fried Egg Noodles*With Bacon And XO Sauce
$29

Seafood

Stir Fried Praws Jiangxi Style*With King Brown Mushrooms
$52
Steamed Market Fish With Ginger And Shallot Dressing
$52
Steamed Market Fish Hunan Style*Salted Chilli And Black Bean
$52
Fish Drowned*In Heaven Facing Chillies And Sichuan Peppers
$55
Live Tasmanian Lobster With A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO or Ginger and Shallot

Market Price

Live Queensland Mud Crab With A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO* or Black Bean Chillies* or Ginger and Shallot
$99

Poultry And Pork

Kung Pao Chicken*Sichuan Peppercorns, Heaven Facing Chillies, Cashwes
$51
Grilled Char Siu Pork Belly Garlic Chive Pesto, Shaoxing Glaze
$52
Spicy Numbing Sweet And Sour Pork*Pork Scotch, Black Vinegar, Chilli Oil
$52
Nanjing Style Braised Pork Hock
$52

Beef And Lamb

Stir Fried Grass Fed Beef Fillet Salted Black Bean Beef and Bullhorn Peppers
$55
Sichuan Fire Water Beef*With Chilli Broth And Sichuan Pepper
$58
Charcoal Grilled Lamb Backstrap* With Green Chilli Relish
$54

10. David’s

David’s brings the list into Prahran with a long-running Chinese restaurant known for Shanghai-style food, dumplings, yum cha and relaxed group dining. Tucked away on Cecil Place just off Chapel Street, it has the feel of a neighbourhood institution rather than a flashy CBD dining room.

The restaurant works especially well for diners who want Chinese food that feels generous, social and easy to share. Dumplings, vegetables, seafood, rice dishes, noodles and banquet-style options make it useful for groups, families, birthdays, weekend lunches and casual dinners.

David’s is also a strong option when you want a Chinese restaurant outside the CBD. Prahran gives it a different rhythm from Chinatown and Flinders Lane: still busy and social, but with more of a local Chapel Street feel. It suits both planned meals and relaxed catch-ups where the food needs to be comforting, varied and table-friendly.

David’s is best for Shanghai-style Chinese food, dumplings, yum cha, group dining, family meals, Prahran dinners and anyone looking for a trusted Chinese restaurant near Chapel Street.

Address: 4 Cecil Place, Prahran

Davids Menu

To Start

紅腐乳香滷毛豆 Spicy Edamame
$8

edamame tossed with warm crispy garlic chilli oil

蒜蓉蒸扇贝 Steamed Scallops (2)
$15

with vermicelli, crispy garlic and shallot oil

脆皮烧肉生菜包 Crackling Pork San Choi Bao
$15

crackling pork with pickled mustard greens, carrot and onion

素生菜包 David's Veggie San Choi Bao (Vg)
$13

with pickled mustard greens, carrot and onion

虾仁春卷 Crispy Prawn Spring Roll Cigars (3)
$14
椒盐尤鱼 Salt & Pepper Calamari
$24
香煎XO酱虎虾 XO Tiger Prawns (2)
$24

panfried butterflied prawns with XO sauce

天妇罗花菜 Tempura Fioretto Cauliflower
$18

with plum sauce (v)

梅⾹爆⿂ Crispy Fried Fish with Spiced Plum Glaze
$20
北京烤鸭盘 Peking Duck (6pc/ 12pc)
$36

served with wraps & fresh cucumber, leek & plum sauce

Dimsum

萝卜丝韭菜馅饼 Radish & Chive Pancake (2) (vg)
$12
海鲜四宝 Mixed Dumplings Basket (4)
$16

Authentic Prawn, Classic Shu Mai, Xiao Long Bao, Vegetarian Dumplings

虾饺 Authentic Prawn Dumplings (3)
$14
烧卖 Classic Shu Mai (3)
$14

Pork & Prawn steamed Shu Mai

上海小笼包 Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (3)
$13
素饺 Vegetarian Dumplings (3)(vg)
$13

steamed parcels with three types of mushroom, carrot & water chestnut

盐水鸭饺 Ginger Duck Dumplings (3)
$15
鸡肉云吞 Chicken Wontons (4)
$16

with sesame dressing and chilli oil (n)

麻婆豆腐饺 Mapo Tofu Dumplings (3) (n,vg)
$15

steamed tofu & mushroom dumplings

叉燒煎包 Panfried BBQ Pork Buns (2)
$13
素斋叉烧包 BBQ Buddha Buns (2)(vg)
$11
香煎牛肉饺 Panfried Beef Dumplings (4)
$16
素锅贴 Panfried Veggie Dumplings (4) (vg)
$16

Something to Share

苏州酱汁肉 Sticky Braised Pork Belly
$34
黑蜜椒牛排骨 Honey Pepper Beef Ribs
$34

with homemade flat bread & shredded cabbage salad

铁板 蒙古牛肉 Sizzling Mongolian Beef
$32

with capsicum, cabbage & leek (n)

焖煮羊肉 Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder
$36

slow-cooked lamb with green chilli & fresh coriander

豆瓣蜜汁鸡 David’s Chilli Honey Chicken
$30

crispy honey chicken with spring onion, red & green capsicum, fried garlic (n)

爆炒蛤蜊油条 Stirfried Pipis with Chinese donuts
$32

in a Ginger shallot shao shing rice wine | XO +2

姜葱醉鸡 Drunken Chicken
$24

marinated in Shaoxing wine, served with spring onion oil

姜酱蒸鱼 Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger Soy
$26

aromatic fish steamed with ginger, chilli, zucchini, carrot, coriander & ginseng-infused soy

秘汁炸盲鰽 Fried Barramundi Fillet
$36

in sweet spicy bbq sauce

糖醋蒜香茄子 Sweet Chunky Eggplant (vg)
$24

wok-tossed with capsicum in a sweet vinegar, soy & garlic

菌菇豆腐煲 Silken Tofu & Mushroom (vg)
$26

pearl, shimeji, shiitake, button mushrooms and silken tofu slow-cooked in a claypot (n)

Grains & Greens

炙烤茄子 Grilled Eggplant with Mushroom XO
$19

charred eggplant topped with house-made mushroom XO and finished with toasted pine nuts.

上海粗炒面 Thick Shanghai-Style Noodles (vg)
$19

stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms and greens

沙茶牛肉炒面 Stir-fried Hokkien Beef Noodles
$22

with shacha sauce

烧肉炒饭 Crackling Pork Fried Rice
$22
青菜炒饭 Bok Choy Ginger Fried Rice (v)(vgo*)
$18
蠔油芥兰 Chinese Broccoli
$16

with Oyster (v) | or Garlic Sauce (vg)

爆炒空心菜 Stir-fried Morning Glory (vg)
$18

with Garlic Sauce

海带金针花色拉 Shredded Kelp & Lily Salad (vg)
$12

tossed in black vinegar, soy, sichuan pepper and chilli dust

包菜色拉 Shredded Cabbage Salad (v)
$12

with roasted sesame dressing and roasted pepitas

白饭 Steamed Rice (vg)
$4

Dessert

焦糖布丁 Mandarin Crème Bruleé (2) (V)
$14
炸蕉串 Biscoff Crumble Banana Fritter (2)(vgo*)
$16

served with brown sugar syrup & icecream

糯米白朱 White Chocolate Dumplings (4) (v,n)
$16

With coconut, peanut & cashew praline

Cocktails

Four Pillars Yuzu & Peach Gin Spritz
$19
Strawberry Blossom
$22

Four Pillars Gin, Lime, Yuzu & Strawberry

Hello Vera
$21

Four Pillars Gin, Peach Schnapps, Aloe Vera, Lime, Mint & Soda

Uisuki Sour
$22

Four Roses Bourbon, Amaretto, Umeshu & Lemon

The Pink Panther
$19

Vanishing Point Vodka, Lychee, Lemon & Aperol

Lychee Grapefruit Margarita
$21

Orendain Tequila, Lychee, Grapefruit, Lime & Agave

Baked Apple Sencha Old Fashioned
$22

Four Roses Bourbon, Apple Sencha Tea & Bitters

Yuzu Negroni
$23

Four Pillars Yuzu Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth & Yuzu

Beers & Cider

ON TAP: Sapporo Premium 5% Japan
$13
2 Brothers ‘Kung Fu’ Rice Lager (375ml) 5% VIC
$12
Moon Dog ‘Old Mate’ Pale Ale (330ml) 5% VIC
$11
Coopers Pale Ale (330ml) 5% SA
$11
Stomping Ground Hop Stomper IPA (355ml) 6% VIC
$14
Tsing Tao (330ml) 5% China
$10
Kirin Ichiban Lager (330ml) 5% Japan
$13
Yebisu Lager (330ml) 5% Japan
$13
Hitachino Nest White Ale (334ml) Japan
$14
Sapporo Black (660ml) 5% Japan
$16
Asahi 3.5, Mid Strength (330ml) Japan
$8
Heaps Normal Quiet XPA 0.5% (NSW) (375ml)
$8
Kaiju! Golden Axe Apple Cider (345ml) 5% VIC
$11

Sake

Fukuju Junmai Ginjo
$22

Hyogo, Japan (150ml/300ml)

Houraisen Beshi Tokubetsu Junmai, (150ml/300ml)
$24

Yamagata, Japan

House Blended Herbal Tea

Relaxing | Uplifting | Calming | Balancing Per Serve / Per pot (min 2 – 4 people to share a pot)

Relaxing Tea
$6

Relaxing, beautifying, balances the body. Subtle and delicate in taste.

Happy Tea
$6

Rooty and earthy flavour. Prevents tiredness, lethargy and promotes happiness.

Refreshing Tea
$6

Calming relieves short tempers. Looks and tastes beautiful. Health giving.

Calm & Concentration Tea
$6

Delicious and sweet. Helps memory and concentration.

Ginger Barley Tea
$6

Spicy in taste. Helps circulation, digestion. A natural spirit enhancer.

Lemongrass Ginger Tea
$6

Ginger and Lemongrass, gentle and refreshing.

Premium Green Tea

Refreshing | Cleaning | Antioxidant | Aids Digestion Per Serve / Per pot (min 2 – 4 people to share a pot)

Long Jing Tea
$6.50

A clear, yellow-green tea with very fresh and lingering flavour. Good as a digestive after a heavy meal.

Bi Lou Chun Tea
$6.50

A rare, very famous aromatic light green tea with clear flavour. It has a very distinguished quality, is high in antioxidants and effective in weight reduction.

Japan Genmaicha
$5

A blend of Bacha and roasted brown rice.

Jasmine Green Tea
$5

A long-time favourite tea. Beautifully sweet-smelling Jasmine flowers has both soothing and warming qualities.

Jasmine Pearl Tea
$6.50

An excellent quality tea with a wonderful fine flavour. Goes well with savoury foods or can be enjoyed as a soothing digestive.

Jasmine Lychee Tea
$6.50

A large, beautifully made, very fine ball with a rich Jasmine and Lychee aroma.

Silver Needles
$6.50

This white tea is extremely fragrant. The upward pointing buds float upright in the water resembling the emerging bamboo shoots. Only the plump, tender and white-hair buds are used. Add roses for a deliciously sweet and frangrant tea.

Iron Buddha Oolong Tea
$5.50

One of the most sought after teas and the most famous of all Oolong Teas. The tightly twisted, shiny dark green leaves produce an aromatic brownish-orange colour.

Pu Er Black Tea
$5.50

Mild, mellow and earthy taste. Often taken to relieve indigestion and reduce cholesterol. A famous medicinal tea.

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chai Tea,
$5

Banquet Menus

David's Selection Menu
$70

Minimum 2 people | 70pp. Includes: 紅腐乳香滷毛豆 Spicy Edamame; 素生菜包 David’s Vegetarian San Choi Bao; 海鲜四宝 Mixed Dumplings Basket; 蘇州醬汁肉 Sticky Braised Pork Belly; Select 1 main: 豆瓣蜜汁鸡 David’s Chilli Honey Chicken (n) / 蘇州醬汁肉 Sticky Braised Pork Belly / 姜酱蒸鱼 Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger Soy; 蠔油芥兰 Chinese Broccoli; 白饭 Steamed Rice; 糯米白朱 White Chocolate Dumplings (v,n)

David's Favourites Menu
$82

Minimum 4 people | 82pp. Includes: 紅腐乳香滷毛豆 Spicy Edamame; 蒜蓉蒸扇貝 Steamed Scallops; 素生菜包 David’s Vegetarian San Choi Bao; 海鲜四宝 Mixed Dumplings Basket; 北京烤鸭 Peking Duck (2pc pp); Mains: 豆瓣蜜汁鸡 David’s Chilli Honey Chicken (n); 焖煮羊肉 Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder; 炙烤茄子 Grilled Eggplant with Mushroom XO; 姜酱蒸鱼 Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger Soy; 蠔油芥兰 Chinese Broccoli; 白饭 Steamed Rice; 糯米白朱 White Chocolate Dumplings (v,n)

Vegetarian Menu

素⽣菜包 David's Vegetarian San Choi Bao
萝⼘丝⾲菜馅饼 Radish & Chive Pancakes

pan-fried pancakes filled with radish and chive

⿇婆⾖腐饺 Mapo Tofu Dumplings (n)

steamed tofu & mushroom dumplings

天妇罗花菜 Tempura Fioretto Cauliflower

with plum sauce

菌菇⾖腐煲 Silken Tofu & Mushroom

pearl, shimeji, shiitake, button mushrooms and silken tofu slow-cooked in a claypot

糖醋蒜⾹茄⼦ Sweet Chunky Eggplant

braised eggplant with sweet vinegar, soy & garlic

包菜⾊拉 Shredded Cabbage Salad

with roasted sesame dressing and roasted pepitas

⽩饭 Steamed Rice
炸蕉串 Biscoff Crumble Banana Fritter (2)

served with brown sugar syrup & icecream

Low Gluten Menu

素⽣菜包 David's Vegetarian San Choi Bao (vg)
虾饺 Authentic Prawn Dumplings (3)
素饺 Vegetarian Dumplings (3)

steamed parcels with three types of mushroom, carrot & water chestnut

姜葱醉鸡 Drunken Chicken

marinated in Shaoxing wine, served with spring onion oil

姜酱蒸⻥ Steamed Fish Fillet

aromatic fish steamed with ginger, chilli, zucchini, carrot, coriander

爆炒蛤蜊 Stirfried Pipis

in a Ginger shallot shao shing rice wine

⽩饭 Steamed Rice (vg)
爆炒空⼼菜 Stir-fried Morning Glory

with garlic sauce

糯⽶⽩朱 White Chocolate Dumplings

with coconut, peanut & cashew praline (4) (v)(n)

Final word

The best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne cover a wide range of occasions. Panda Hot Pot is the Carlton choice for theatrical Sichuan hot pot. Happy Lamb Hotpot is the CBD option for warming broths and lamb hot pot. Bowltiful Lanzhou Beef Noodle is the Elizabeth Street stop for hand-pulled beef noodles. Supernormal brings Chinese-influenced modern Asian dining to Flinders Lane. Lagoon Dining adds contemporary Chinese and Asian cooking to Carlton. Secret Kitchen Chinatown is the Cantonese yum cha and dim sum favourite. Juicy Bao is the casual Chinatown dumpling stop. Oriental Teahouse is the Little Collins Street choice for dumplings, tea and yum cha. Spice Temple Melbourne is the Southbank pick for premium modern Chinese dining. David’s is the Prahran favourite for Shanghai-style food, dumplings and relaxed group meals.

Together, they show why Melbourne is such a strong city for Chinese food: traditional when you want dumplings or yum cha, warming when hot pot is the answer, fast when noodles are enough, local when you want a neighbourhood Chinese restaurant, and polished when the occasion calls for something more refined.