Empress Restaurant

Best Known For

Red roast duck curry with lemongrass, galangal, shallots, coriander root, red chilli and a splash of coconut cream.

Empress Restaurant on Greenhill Road in Toorak Gardens brings a modern flair to traditional Chinese cuisine. Discover a contemporary space that blends heritage with innovation as guests enjoy daily yum cha or explore an à la carte menu showcasing dishes like five-spice tofu, soft-shell crab and the renowned tea-smoked duck, served with dramatic flair. The airy, light-filled interior and alfresco area make it perfect for relaxed dining or lively banquets; begin your culinary adventure with BBQ spicy quail, or prawn dumplings, moving on to mains such as braised beef cheek, on a bed of vegetables with steamed jasmine rice on the side. Empress Restaurant combines warmth, authenticity and bold flavours, earning its place as a favourite destination for lovers of refined Chinese fare.