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

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.5 (926)
$41 to $100
Asian
222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • 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.
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What 926 people are saying

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • Inner City

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City

    Good for groups

  • Inner City

    Asian

  • Inner City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Secret Kitchen in Melbourne's Chinatown offers an extraordinary dining experience with "excellent quality food" and "outstanding yum cha." Renowned as "the best in Melbourne," this restaurant excels in both food and service. Expect a bustling atmosphere with a "huge menu to choose from" and "very friendly" staff. Ideal for pre-theatre dining, it promises a memorable culinary journey.
926 Reviews
  1. Riarna

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not so secret, this place makes an impact right on the corner! We first ate here in 2018, and returned again in 2025 as a family of 3. If you’re looking for a cheap eat, this is not the place! However it is ok for families, including young kids. We were prepared for the prices, so this was not an issue. The place was busy, which is a great indication that the food is good, just as busy as it was back in 2018. We were seated and waited on very promptly, staff were great, I just felt one of the staff members came off a little rude and abrupt. I got the impression he was just ready to check out for the night honestly. That aside, oh the food! Outstanding! So so good! We ate fried rice, crab & sweet corn soup, a Singapore noodle dish and a king prawn dish, along with beer, Jasmine tea and a soft drink. Our bill came to approx $179, but honestly, it was worth it! The portion sizes are not big, but still, the food was really great!

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  2. Ronnie

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good but the customer service needs to be improved. We were sitting for a while but no one gave us menu.

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  3. Hunter

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was sensational, staff were excellent. Definitely recommend.

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  4. Peter

    Northern Territory1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very good place for yum cha in Melbourne - the staff are polite and efficient. A good choice of dishes to cater for all tastes.

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  5. Brett

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, great service and a delightful atmosphere

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  6. Annette

    Sydney5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love every minute of our dinner. Food was delicious and very generous serves. The wait staff were lovely.

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  7. Le

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 July 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very good but only staff asked for tips and when I press $2 she press add “0” to $20 .. is make me be deceived Next time I must be carefully when pay

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  8. Hugo

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ideal for a pre-show dinner if you're going to Her Majesty's of the Comedy Theatres.

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  9. Ian VIP

    Melbourne57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and always a great experience. Best in Melbourne

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  10. Monique

    Melbourne9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 July 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A good spot, although always very rushed and if you’re seated near the front door the trolleys don’t come past. Recommend going early in the day for the freshest food

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Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD is rated 4.5 stars by 926 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 45 times today
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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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