Fu Lu Chinese Cafe & Take Away

Carlton's decades-old Chinese takeaway institution, generous fried rice and honey chicken at unbeatable prices.

No-frills, old-school Chinese takeaway cafe with laminate tables and a handful of seats; cooks work the wok in full view of the counter, and regulars treat it like a second kitchen rather than a night out.

Sesame prawns made with no bread filler, just prawn; dishes cooked to order in front of customers; family-run since the owners took over from the original Mrs Fu Lu decades ago.

Long-serving family operation with a genuine wok hei char noted by reviewers, passed down from the original owner to her former cook and his family.

Reviewers repeatedly flag it as excellent value, with the special fried rice large enough to share and prices well below typical Melbourne Chinese restaurant pricing.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.