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Melbourne's definitive Cantonese fine dining institution — tableside Peking duck, live seafood, and decades of loyal regulars.
Chinese Restaurants You Must Try in Melbourne
From Flower Drum's tableside Peking duck to Fishpot's cult seafood hotpot and Hi Chong Qing's Sichuan noodles, Cantonese, Hunan, Shandong and beyond.
Melbourne's definitive Cantonese fine dining institution — tableside Peking duck, live seafood, and decades of loyal regulars.
Melbourne's fish-forward hot pot house in Chinatown where the broth does the heavy lifting.
Melbourne CBD's go-to malatang spot — build your own Sichuan bowl by weight, open until 2am.
Melbourne's best-loved vegan Chinese — mock meats, Buddhist calm, and a lift to level three.
South Yarra's elevated yum cha — inventive dumplings, handcrafted teas, and a private room that makes every occasion feel special.
Kew's Beijing-style lamb spine hotpot — ancestral broth, no weekend surcharge, free ice cream.
Melbourne CBD's most intimate modern Chinese — a 10-year-old laneway gem with flaming prawns and storybook menus.
Hawthorn's 40-year-old Chinese institution — impeccable service, Peking duck, and banquets worth celebrating.
Richmond's authentic cha chaan teng where HK-imported tea leaves and hand-tenderised pork chop rice transport you to Hong Kong.
Authentic Chinese street BBQ hidden in a Burwood backyard with tent vibes and char-grilled skewers.
Carlton's cult noodle spot — a tiny focused menu done to obsessive perfection
Bold spicy Hunan dishes bursting with authentic flavour, cosy retro atmosphere
Blackburn's rare find for genuine Shandong cooking — bold wok-fired flavours and hearty northern Chinese soul food.
Authentic spicy Hunan-Sichuan cuisine with generous portions and bold flavours that keep tables full
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