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

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
4.3
763 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 78 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
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Daily 17:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00
  • 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 763 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

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 "fantastic fresh and delicious food," making it a top spot for yum cha enthusiasts. The venue boasts a "modern, polished vibe," with attentive service. While some find the prices high, the quality and "efficient service" make it worthwhile for special occasions and group bookings.

763 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  2. Alex

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Burt

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  4. Peter

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Efficient service and a very popular venue.

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  5. Bob

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely setting, great ambience for Yum Cha, a n d the food, my word, what can I say, outstanding. The steamed rice roll with scallop and truffle was truly spectacular. Service was attentive, and the trollies passed by frequently. Overall, an excellent experience.

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  6. Jill

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very efficient staff. Offered an extra dumpling so we could have 2 each. Sweet and sour Pork delicious. Should have ordered steamed rice as bowl of special fried rice was $30 thought that was way too expensive. Overall a lovely meal.

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  7. Russell

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome and the best yumcha in Melbourne. Weekend is the best time to visit as the quality of the food is 10/10. Weekdays not really recommend, as the chef might be different for weekdays 😅 as I can taste the different between weekdays and weekend 🤗

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  8. Lori

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Customer service was bad. Food trolly didint come often so kept waiting food. Me and my friend cannot enjoy food. And still hungry. I dont think come back again

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  9. Fiona

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quiet atmosphere Good food Lots of menu choices The service staff were very friendly and professional. Really great evening catching up with friends.

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  10. Olivia

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything here was just average. Middle of the road Chinese you can get anywhere. Disappointing because we are only in Melbourne 3 nights and wasted a dinner here. I’m sure there are better places you can go in Chinatown.

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FAQs

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD is rated 4.3 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:30
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Daily 17:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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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