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Melbourne Inner City Chinese Restaurants

Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Collingwood

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Unlimited Yum Cha Book now!Unlimited Yum Cha lunch every Staurday/ Sunday for $55 per person within 2 hours. Bottomless benerage options available for extra $45 per person. Sitting time:12pm- 2pm/ 1pm- 3pm
ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Melbourne CBD

It’s all about Mama’s delicious dumplings at ShanDong MaMa on Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Expect unique northern Chinese-inspired fare at this authentic eatery, where everything ...
Panda Hot Pot

Panda Hot Pot

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Carlton

Step into ancient China and an unforgettable dining experience, complete with nightly shows, at Panda Hot Pot on Victoria Street in Carlton. Bring loved ones together over a steaming, hot and delic...
Lee Ho Fook

Lee Ho Fook

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00:PM

Melbourne CBD

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Lucky Chan

Lucky Chan

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Southbank

Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Melbourne CBD

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Flower drum has a well known history amongst foodies and Melbournians alike. An unlikely building is the venue for this Cantonese culinary delight, which is accessed predominantly by a lift, or sta...
Empress Of China

Empress Of China

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Melbourne CBD

Chine On Paramount

Chine On Paramount

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Melbourne CBD

Find Chinese fare to tempt any palate at Chine on Paramount on Little Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne city. A traditional vibe of hanging red lanterns, white-clothed tables and polished woo...
Spice Temple Melbourne

Spice Temple Melbourne

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Southbank

Menu may include: bang bang white cut chicken, or stir-fried Wagyu in the style of 'Ma Po'.
Old Beijing

Old Beijing

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Melbourne CBD

Celebrating a long culinary history, tradition and culture, Old Beijing on Artemis Lane brings an authentic taste of China to the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Nestled in QV Shopping Centre, expect a c...
Established in 1981 come and experience some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne. Shark's Fin has earned a reputation for excellence for its delicious Shark's Fin and authentic Chinese food dishes in ...
Good food makes for a good mood at Crystal Jade Restaurant on Little Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This elegant first-floor Cantonese restaurant is a firm local favourite and bustl...
Supper Inn

Supper Inn

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Melbourne CBD

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Melbourne CBD

Join Melburnians craving baked barbeque pork buns and dumplings at Tim Ho Wan on Bourke Street in the city's CBD. Part of the global phenom dim sum chain, this restaurant is all clean lines of blon...
Houhai Dumpling House

Houhai Dumpling House

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30:PM

Clifton Hill

Silks

Silks

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Southbank

Enter Silks and walk past the softly trickling water feature into this opulent and sophisticated Chinese restaurant, designed in the style of a Chinese mansion, complete with a Mongolian silk tent....
East Imperial

East Imperial

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Carlton

Bookings essential for groups of 8 or more. Bookings recommended throughout the week, and essential for Sunday lunch.
Hawker Chan

Hawker Chan

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Melbourne CBD

Those craving succulent Cantonese chicken head to Hawker Chan on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne's city centre. Bringing the world's cheapest Michelin-star meal Down Under, Chef Chan has been perfecti...