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Melbourne Inner City Chinese Restaurants

Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

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Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
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 ...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Lucky Chan

Lucky Chan

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Southbank

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...
Shanghai Village Dumpling

Shanghai Village Dumpling

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Empress Of China

Empress Of China

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Panda Hot Pot

Panda Hot Pot

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carlton

Spice Temple Melbourne

Spice Temple Melbourne

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 ...
Supper Inn

Supper Inn

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Shape your own culinary adventure based on century-old recipes at Dragon Hot Pot on Russell Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This restaurant lets you select the ingredients for a unique hot ...
David's Hot Pot CBD

David's Hot Pot CBD

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Life is short…make it hot! Melbourne foodies head to David’s Hot Pot on La Trobe Street in the heart of the city for authentic Sichuan fare using traditional ingredients and premium Australian beef...
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....
West Lake

West Lake

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD