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

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
4.3
742 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 76 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 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 742 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • City Centre

    Great for brunch

  • City Centre

    Child-friendly

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Secret Kitchen - Chinatown in Melbourne CBD offers "exceptional food" and a great variety of yum cha dishes. Known for its "friendly and attentive" service, this bustling venue is a favorite for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and freshness of the food make it worthwhile.

742 Reviews
  1. Gaby

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating the birthday of out 17yo daughter, this is the venue she chose as we had been there to celebrate on another occasion. The food, service and everything about our evening was amazing. We will be returning

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  2. Reed

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is very nice. Service is okay to good. Food was the let down. Suckling Pig was cold. Fried Rice had tomato in it. WTF! Who puts tomato in fried rice. Pepper Beef had onion in the menu picture but not in the dish. And it was cold. Tired place.

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  3. Lucy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the food , dumplings, we had today was great, fresh and tasty . Especially, My kids love the piggy custard bun, my husband and I love the egg tart .

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  4. Jennifer

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best yum cha in Melbourne. Staff handled an extremely busy day with expertise. Service and food sublime.

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  5. Ivy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service. Staff are not very nice, food was so so, during the whole eating period not feel comfortable.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Bobby

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place for yum cha, up there with top 2 in melbourne!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Kamille

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not child-friendly. High chair provided was not safe, no strap in between the legs so the child can slip out. No other highchair available. Hope they will address this issue for the future customers.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Ian

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not expensive and not cheap, but the best in Melbourne by far

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  9. Joseph

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are friendly and the food is always amazing.

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  10. tameron

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. They forgot our entree and it was very difficult to get service. We had to get up and find someone a few times. Our entree was served after the main and after we asked about it. No apology. We were charged us corkage for 4 people when only 3 of us drank wine. It’s a good restaurant with good food but the staff need training.

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FAQs

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD is rated 4.3 stars by 742 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
7:00 pm
Booked 76 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 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • 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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