3 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne VIC

If you're looking for your stock-standard dumpling place, with cheap prices and quick, easy and tasty food, then look no further. However, the historical building Shanghai Village is situated in somewhat takes it to the next level. A group of 25 of us was accommodated with no issues and we left well satisfied after spending only $25 each. There is plenty of seating available and the service is quick. The pork dumplings were particularly good. However, the garlic vegetables lacked flavour.

I feel like I have been FLAVOUR-BOMBED!!! Every dish we tried - from the dumplings, to the fried rice and noodles, to the meat dishes, etc. - tasted fabulous! Even after already eating heaps, my chopsticks kept going to pick up more food because of how good it tasted! It was my fiancés first time trying fried mantou w/ condensed milk and he was mind-blown (this is gonna be his new obsession). Highly recommend.

Great little find in Chinatown. We had lovely fried meat dumplings and vegetable dumplings. Very affordable. I lived in China for 4 years and found the flavours to be authentic.

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This place is popular for a reason, very good food. Probably the best xiao long bao and chili wanton I have had. The wrappers are a bit thick and chewy, big pieces and delicious fillings. Also had the pork ribs salt & pepper. Very tender meat and delicious.

Absolutely incredible dumplings I didn't even know I could enjoy Dim Sum this much but the signature prawn dumplings may have changed my life. I would pass on the fried rice though. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. The building is small and you'll likely have to go up one or two flights of stairs for seating; make sure you arrive early or are ready for a wait.

A little gem down one of Melbourne's discovery lane ways. Great service, lots of lovely treats to share, quick and friendly service. Room for larger groups. We had lunch with a few drunks for under $50 each so its in the mid range for pricing.

Best Peaking Duck in Australia still stands. The service from the Staff was perfect! They knew what I needed and was so pleasant to deal with. Every dish looked amazing and was cooked perfectly. Definitely a lovely experience to dine and this restaurant that has been around for a long time

Flower drum is truly an institution restaurant and is a gem that has stood the test of time, consistently delivering delicious and authentic Cantonese cuisine. Their menu boasts a wide range of traditional dishes that are flavourful and well-prepared. The Pearl meat was impeccable and was presented beautifully. Not to mention the staff are extremely friendly and attentive, offering excellent customer service experience that makes diners feel right at home. Shoutout to Terrance and Jeff.

Wow. Absolutely fantastic lunch at Flower Drum. The food and service were incredible. Obviously expensive but you don't go there expecting anything less and the whole experience justifies the cost. Portion sizes are generous so you leave feeling super content. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back