Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Docklands

"Named after a traditional Chinese dance, Flower Drum was established by Gilbert Lau, who wanted to create a fine-dining experience where Australians could taste true Cantonese cuisine. Originally opened on Little Bourke Street in 1975, Flower Drum now sits on Market Lane and features a sprawling dining room as well as private rooms ideal for functions. The highly distinguished restaurant is now led by Executive Chef Anthony Lui, who skillfully executes the 13-page menu, ensuring that every guest leaves with their palate abuzz."

"The retro-glam decor recalls Flower Drum Restaurant’s pinnacle when expense-account lunches were OTT and posh restaurants were few in Melbourne. Yet this Cantonese restaurant is still among the city’s finest, scoring two hats in the 2020 Good Food Guide. From Peking duck to roast suckling pig, delicate flavours and seasonal produce combine to create a decadent menu that will not disappoint."

"Apart from their amazing take on Cantonese cuisine, flower drum is known for their impeccable cuisine. You won’t find moody or arrogant workers here. Believe me, the incredible service itself qualifies the restaurant’s place on this list."

"The faithful travel from the edges of the empire to gather under this ambient sanctuary dedicated to the worship of flavour. From the mind of iconic restauranteur Neil Perry, Spice Temple draws culinary inspiration from the lesser known regional provinces of China and serves them to you one delicate morsel at a time. Proposing more distinguished take on the Yum Cha experience, you’ll find no trolleys here – dishes are ordered a la carte and service is world-class."

"Neil Perry’s dark and seductive den of Cantonese cooking still has plenty of fire in the belly, five years after it first opened. Spice is the M-O here, with chilli spiking seafood and meat in dishes from China’s many and varied regions. Fiery plates are helpfully marked on the menu in red, but there’s still much on offer for more temperate tastes."

"While neither of HuTong’s Melbourne locations are Yum Cha in the strict sense of the word, that concern will evaporate when a basket of Xiao-Long-Bao slides under your nose. No matter how you ingest these translucent parcels of heaven, keep in mind that these morsels (as well as other HuTong signatures; pan-fried pork dumplings, chilli wonton) deserve a sizeable chunk of credit for sparking Melbourne’s dumpling fever. Sure, many other joints dishing out Yum Cha in Melbourne do these dishes and do them well, but HuTong sure sets the bar high."

"These slippery bundles of pork swaddled in pale-yellow wrappers, made fiery with chilli oil, are entirely worth the collateral damage they can inflict on your shirtfront. HuTong’s work in this department knows few rivals in Melbourne. If you prefer things a little easier to convey from bowl to mouth, the northern-style spinach dumplings and the airy crystal dumplings packed with prawn meat are more than worthy."

"Pull on your loosest pair of pants and prepare yourself for a ridiculous amount of dumplings. Order up a round of soup dumplings, and if you still want more, follow them with some steamed, gelatinous pork belly."

"The Crown’s resident luxe Chinese restaurant Silks offers some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne every lunchtime on weekdays. This isn’t your standard eat as much as you can handle feeding frenzy type affair, Silks offers a dignified take on the Yum Cha experience. $50 will get you a choice of three premium dishes – the delicate lobster, ginger & green onion dumpling is a crowd pleaser – plus noodles or congee and a drink."

"Experience the art of Chinese cuisine at renowned Melbourne restaurant Silks, as our expert chefs take you on a journey of discovery based on excellent food, impeccable service, and an elegant atmosphere."

"Every weekend some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne flows under the paper lamps and whitewashed walls of David’s. You can forget the anxious wait for the starters to arrive – the baskets flow fresh from the kitchen to table as soon as your butt hits the stool. One of the rare all you can eat affairs, each dish is a tribute to generations of fresh, simple cuisine dreamt up in the riverside homes of rural Shanghai and presented to you, basket by steaming basket, until all you can muster is a smile and a feeble ‘please, no more’."

"You would never guess that this light-filled, blonde timber restaurant is 20 years young. Run by David Zhou, this Melbourne institution is famous for its rural Shanghainese cuisine, with many of the dishes passed down from his great grandmothers. Head in for fare you won’t find anywhere else, from softshell river prawns to Shanghai belt noodles slathered in black vinegar."

"Oriental Teahouse takes the Yum Cha experience and boils it down, if you will, to its essence; small, delicious parcels of food paired with a pot of well-brewed Chinese tea. Since its inception in 1993, Oriental Teahouse has spread to two distinct locations each with a slightly different approach; yet both remain the quintessential destination for Yum Cha in Melbourne. You’ll find all the classic flavours you’ve come to love in the perfect dumpling – but these guys aren’t afraid to mix it up."

"For modern interpretations of Chinese eats, along with a world-class cocktail bar serving some of Melbourne’s best drinks, head to Tian38 on Flinders Lane. Sleek sophistication awaits indoors, with vi..."

"Restaurants Cafés South Melbourne. Nutritionist Lola Berry and St ALi founder Salvatore Malatesta have joined forces to open up Happy Place, a superfood smoothie bar and health food takeaway joint, at South Melbourne Market. Mindful of food sensitivities and intolerances, the café and smoothie bar stocks plenty of raw, vegan, and dairy and gluten-free options."

"Another one of the educational things to do for families in Melbourne is a visit to the Immigration Museum. The Immigration Museum is in the Old Customs House, which was the former administrative centre for Melbourne’s immigration and customs. Over two floors, the museum documents the history of immigration in Australia, the various policies in place over time and the multiple reasons certain people have immigrated to Australia."

"Through emotive exhibitions, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum investigates Victoria’s multicultural identity. Located within Victoria’s Old Customs House, the museum explores the eventful and at time harrowing immigrant stories through exhibits such as Leaving Home, Journeys of a Lifetime and Getting In. The museum also features a Discovery Centre where you can trace your genealogical history and a Tribute Garden."

"Immigration Museum A fascinating exploration into how Australia has been shaped by migrants, this museums tells the story of people who have travelled across the world and ended up in the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. It’s an engaging and refreshing set of exhibitions that give you insights about Australia’s multicultural backgrounds."

"Melbourne is famous for its trams so it seems appropriate that they’re celebrated at the Melbourne Tram Museum. It’s set within the former Hawthorn Tram Depot. There are 21 fully-restored trams, including one of the first electric ones."

"Endeavoring to preserve and promote ‘the artistic and cultural heritage of ancient and modern Greece’, the Hellenic Museum holds a vast collection of artifacts. See Cypriot pottery, cast ancient Greek statues, and check out Bill Henson’s photographic installation ONEIROI.Starting in 2014, for 10 years the Hellenic Museum will also house a priceless collection of antiquities from the Benaki Museum, Athens, showcasing 8,000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne."

"Going back even further in time, several millennia in fact, there’s the Hellenic Museum, which is house in the original Royal Mint building. Many of the pieces in the permanent exhibition are from ancient times – marble statues and byzantine paintings, for examples. A partnership with Greece’s Benaki Museum means there are a number of impressive antiquities here."

"If you have kids of varying ages and are looking for Melbourne things to do with kids, then you will love ArtVo!. ArtVo is an art gallery with interactive 3D art where you are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks. The art is painted on both the floor and walls with various other sculptural elements so you can get among the numerous scenes, photographing yourself and becoming part of the artworks."

"Art You Can Eat is passionate for making every wedding day extra special. Our cakes are individually designed to match you, your personality and the theme of your special day."

"With the thought that cake is made of and brings everyone happiness, there is no doubt that you will be happy with a custom creation for your special occasion. With over 8 years of experience in wedding cake creation and design, every client works closely with Fiona to ensure every last detail is discussed so that every cake is perfect. No matter what your dream cake looks like, she is ready to make it a reality."

"With the finest attention to detail and an open mind, together we can design and create something to suit each and every individual requirement. Welcome to the ‘Something about Cake’ world of designer wedding cakes and artistic creations. You’re not simply ordering a cake, you are gaining an experience."

"With many years of experience, Lynda’s spectacular and delicious, yet reasonably priced cakes bring regulars and new customers alike back time after time. Bon Appe-Sweet came from a hobby and a love of decorating wedding cakes. As baker, decorator and owner of this small home-based business, Lynda was decorating from a young age as she grew up watching her mother decorate cakes."