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How we read reviews →Carlton's cheap-eats Sichuan and Yunnan spot opposite Melbourne Uni, famed for paper-wrapped fish.
No-frills, clean student canteen energy opposite the University of Melbourne, built for sharing plates around a hot table rather than lingering ambience.
Sizzling hot-plate presentation, adjustable spice levels on request, and Yunnan specialty drinks like tamarind juice alongside classic soft drinks.
Praised by Chinese-speaking reviewers as tasting genuinely of home, blending Sichuan heat with Yunnan specialties like tamarind juice and Yunnan-style chicken.
Large shareable portions at budget prices, though a 10% card surcharge plus a $1 service fee has drawn complaints for not being shown on the menu.
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