Best Chinese Restaurants

Once upon a time, taking the family to Chinese restaurants was the penultimate dining out experience for the bourgeoisie Australian – who didn’t relate to those scenes in Muriel’s Wedding set at the local far-eastern, when the dishes used to be a lot less exotic than what they are today. Chinese became ill-favoured when people started to discover South East Asian cuisine such as Thai and Vietnamese; however, it is undergoing a kind of renaissance these days, with top quality restaurants such as Flower Drum reinventing the cuisine and forcing diners to give it another shot; Flower Drum itself has been nominated as one of the top fifty restaurants in the world. Various other restaurants have concentrated on particular regions of China, such as Shanghai, Peking and Szechuan, to bring you the best flavours from that particular area. And of course, the best way to be adventurous and sample a wide range of Chinese food is to have Yum Cha. You won’t find a single glutinous, psychedelically-coloured lemon chicken or sweet-and-sour dish in sight!

Kylie McLaughlin, July 2007

Best Chinese Restaurants

Flower Drum

17 Market Lane, Melbourne

-37.8123 144.96951

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The Flower Drum’s reputation is great but the truth is it’s not paradise perfect – it’s a restaurant with beautiful food, outstanding service and fantastic wines.

Specialty:
Vegetarian, Disabled Facilities, Function Rooms, Licenced

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Mains from:
$37.00

Cuisine:
Chinese

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Bamboo House Restaurant

47 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne

-37.8112 144.9695

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An old yet respected favourite of China Town, Bamboo House specialises in its truly delectable and selectable northern Chinese cuisine.

Specialty:
Vegetarian, Disabled Facilities, Function Rooms, Licenced, Late Dining (10pm till 12am)

3recommendations

Mains from:
$14.50

Cuisine:
Chinese

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Bokchoy Tang

Federation Sq, 2 Swanston St, Melbourne

-37.8069 144.9627

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This northern Chinese restaurant has been carefully designed to delight even the most discerning diner, while showcasing traditional fare.

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Cuisine:
Chinese

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Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant

Ur3, 3, Southgate Ave, Southbank

-378201.0 1449666.0

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Dine in the mystical atmosphere of exciting Melbourne, while taking in the wonderful panoramic views of the city and the majestic Yarra. Yum Cha is served daily and its fast service makes it ideal for business lunches. When arranging an important business banquet, our knowledge and experience will ensure it's an unprecedented success.

Specialty:
Vegetarian, Disabled Facilities, Outdoor Seating, Water Views, Function Rooms, Licenced, Late Dining (10pm till 12am)

Mains from:
$14.00

Cuisine:
Chinese

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