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Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
4.3
770 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Asian
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Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
$A41 to $A100
Asian
Melbourne CBD

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Founded in 2007, Secret Kitchen brings to the city of Melbourne chinese dining experience the like of which you
won’t find anywhere else in the state. Combining traditional flavours with innovative techniques, an extensive variety of menu items and an incomparable atmosphere, Secret Kitchen offers its guests an inimitable feasting experience. We are awarded one of the top Yum Cha restaurant on Time Out Melbourne and rated 4 stars out of 5 by The Age Good Food Guide. Secret Kitchen is located strategically opposite Her Majesty's Theatre, also serving pre-theatre menus for your before show meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0421 738 107
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Dinner Reservations

    Multiple dates available
    Please be aware that you are booking for ala carte menu, not yum cha. Yum Cha is NOT available at dinner time. Yum Cha is only served during Lunch time only.
    Dinner Reservations photo

What 770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise ‱ Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • Inner City

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Secret Kitchen in Melbourne's Chinatown offers a "buzz of activity" with exceptional Cantonese cuisine. Known for its "best yum cha in Melbourne," it features a modern, polished ambiance. Guests enjoy the "attentive service" and exquisite dishes like pork ribs. Prices are higher, but the quality and experience are worth it.

771 Reviews
  1. SUSAN

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & wonderful service
 the dumplings were amazing. Thankyou we will be back 😊

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  2. Danyal

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited my favourite yum cha destination yet again and not only did they not disappoint, Saturday Lunch was absolutely fantastic. The service was great with I believe the best variety and volume of dim sum and various dishes that there's ever been. They also were offering fresh juices and I snagged 2 watermelon juices which hit the spot, a great fix coming into the summer😍 The fried calamari are delicious, the dim sum variety was exceptional, the duck was cooked to perfection and the fried prawn beancurd yuuuuuuuum it's just all so good I love it As always, Secret Kitchen delivers great quality dim sum and cuisine and although it's not as cheap as some other alternatives, too many other places nowadays are disappointing whereas secret kitchen excels...and the price is still reasonable. It was a month or so since my last visit and I was reminded that this was way too long, I can't wait to go back again!😎

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  3. Minh

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods are delicious. Staff are friendly and are happy to answer any questions that I ask for.

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  4. John

    New Mexico

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant decor, excellent service and delicious food. Convenient location at the border of Chinatown. We had dinner that included Peking Duck, a pork appetizer and seafood main with fried rice. All cooked to perfection. Highly recommended. Dim sum is only served mid-day, so will return to try it out.

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  5. Joyce

    Melbourne

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They pack them in but I must say you go for the excellent authentic dim sum.

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  6. Jill

    Victoria

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very overpriced. We were charged 3:50 per person for tea that we never asked for and 2 of us didn't drink!!!

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  7. Brett

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the BOMB! Probably the best Chinese cuisine I've ever had. The prawn spring rolls were to DIE FOR and the peas in the beef stir fry were just as good as the meat. Absolutely nothing left behind on the plate. The staff were efficient, friendly and happy to stop for a chat. Noise level wasn't too bad at all even after it filled up. Very happy to recommend!

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  8. Stephen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , very friendly and attentive service.

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  9. Alex

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lift access to toilets for a wheel chair is difficult in that you are required to access via the kitchen & the passage ways are cluttered with s]trolleys & bins. This needs rot be clear access please

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  10. Burt

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “Outstanding cuisine, attentive service, and a great atmosphere!”

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FAQs

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD is rated 4.3 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD restaurant

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
$A41 to $A100
Asian
Melbourne CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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