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Chin Chin

Asian Restaurant, Thai Restaurant, and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$

Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

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Chin Chin

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Ranked #5 for seafood in Melbourne
"Order the "Feed Me #1" to get a taste of all their best dishes!"(22 Tips)
"Pad Seuw was fantastic and the service was great."(8 Tips)
"Must try: crispy barramundi & dry red curry of soft shell crab."(7 Tips)
"The Kingfish Sashimi is very tasty and worth a try"(7 Tips)

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AmandaFebruary 27, 2018
Definitely a great spot. Mix of locals and tourists. Food is awesome. We did the chefs tasting and it was a ton of food. Felt stuffed afterwards but it was worth it. Friendly service and cool vibe.
Andreas GerolemouFebruary 22, 2017
The Red Curry with braised duck Thai basil, son in law egg & coconut rice was beyond amazing. Egg was beautifully done with a soft centre. Rice was super creamy coconutty. Extra roti was delicious
Richard FooOctober 19, 2014
Noisy and bustling, this place serves up some of the best Oz Asian fusion food around. Try the Caramelized Pork, beef short rib with nam pla, braised wagyu with rice roll, and Palm sugar sundae. 👍👍
Elyse EstradaDecember 1, 2015
One of the best meals I had while in AUS. The jungle Wagyu entree is the perfect amount of fragrant and spicy. The spare ribs were delicious and so was the kingfish sashimi. Cocktails at gogo before.
K WMarch 24, 2019
Been here 5+ times
always exciting + fun to return to, all time fav has to be the kingfish and pad seuw! Below: twice cooked pork ribs, duck curry, kingfish (lime, coconut, chili,Thai basil),pad seuw braised wagyu beef
Cameron GidariJanuary 2, 2018
Worth the wait with a bar downstairs to pass the time. The caramelised sticky pork is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the mango sticky rice dessert is a must-try for its turmeric caramel.
TomJune 8, 2017
Delicious modern Vietnamese food, friendly service, and very lively ambiance. Get their early or at odd hours to avoid the long queues. Reservations are possible only for large parties.
KrisJanuary 26, 2019
Stir fry of chicken with a side of jasmine rice 👌🏽 and spring rolls are the best I’ve had to date.
CassidyDecember 9, 2016
yes waiting in line at 5:30 is insane but good lord this is some serious food. kingfish sashimi is breathtaking, annoyingly good; crispy barramundi & green apple salad is like two meals in one.
Gabby WebbOctober 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
FEED ME! FEED ME! I can't believe how ridiculously delicious all of the Benjamin Cooper's dishes on this banquet menu. How he mixes flavours are just fenomenal! Try it. Worth it. Plus coconut crushed!
Carmen SutterJuly 25, 2015
Get here early to avoid hour-long waits. Creative takes on classic SE Asian dishes with good cocktail list. Kingfish Sashimi & sticky pork are must-order. Skip the DYI spring rolls.
Giuseppe SpinaFebruary 21, 2015
Pad Seuw was fantastic and the service was great. I can imagine all the food kills it. Busy and vibrant atmosphere. Must visit.
寧.和零September 17, 2014
Make reservation and be there on time! Walk in reservation is about 2 hours wait for peak/weekend dinner time! Food is awesome but bit pricy. Portion is OK. But ambience is perfect!Happening!
Taz (✿╹◡╹)September 5, 2017
Hipster & crowdy place with nice Asian dishes, esp. for your Instagram feed, with a mix of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese Chinese & Indian dishes. Sometimes a bit too salty. Bill can also be "salty" 😂
Noah WeissJuly 8, 2017
Trendy, packed, and delicious Asian food. Great cocktails; get the Massaman curry.
Ben TalbotMarch 7, 2019
Queue can be daunting, but it's certainly worth it! Sit up at the bar if solo or a 2! And just got for the one of the 'all-in' options, sizing up depending on how hungry you are. Enjoy.
OllyJanuary 2, 2019
The set menu was fantastic! I asked if we could include the massaman curry, the waitress was extremely helpful and accommodating. The only down side was the wait time 60mins+, but well worth it!
Michael WaltonJune 12, 2017
So many things are great here - kingfish, fritters, short rib, Massaman curry, duck - you need to get the Feed Me menu to experience them all.
SFebruary 6, 2016
Get there around 5:30 to avoid having to wait. The pad see ew is a consistent favourite. Bought their cookbook and have recreated a few dishes at home although the real deal is always gonna be better!
Ngan NguyenNovember 25, 2014
Seriously tasty food! The dry rendang curry, wagyu beef noodles and the duck are recommended! Get there early to put your name down, grab some tasty cocktails in the downstairs bar and then enjoy!
Michael 🍷 ElmgreenJanuary 4, 2015
Just an incredible meal; worth the trip to Melbourne alone. Go with the "feed me" option, sit back and get schooled in amazing Thai. Grilled sardines and Berkshire jungle curry were spicy standouts.
K WJanuary 14, 2017
Been here 5+ times
An interesting mix of curries, absolutely scrumptious. Pictured here is the Red Curry of Braised Duck w/ thai basil, son in law egg and coconut rice.
Steph SSeptember 26, 2015
Get here early as at 5:30 a huge line had developed for dinner. If you don't like lime you might want to avoid anything with lime in it as its quite strong. The beef short rib is delicious
Jim AntonopoulosJune 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's busy, noisy and the food is freakishly amazing. Sunday's at 12 and week nights and 5ish seem to be the best times to grab an easy table. Go to the bathroom for South East Asian language lessons.
Christopher KnightSeptember 25, 2014
Great vibe and concept. Music downstairs at the bar was on point. Drinks a bit overpriced but well made. Head upstairs for dinner. Worth the wait. Crazy good food. Attentive staff. Get there early.
Louise ThomsonJune 26, 2014
Get there early as the place soon filled up! And I know why - probably one of the tastiest meals I have had. Looking forward to returning and eating at the big table with a group of friends.
Condé Nast TravelerOctober 27, 2016
“One of the few places I’ve been that really lives up to the hype. I went there twice on a three-day visit.” - Sarah Khan Read more
Kevin ToMarch 29, 2015
Incredible food! Salad of Shredded Chicken & Tom Yum Poached Prawns is real fresh and tasty. The Honey Chicken Curry (comes with rice) goes well with serving of Roti bread!
Sarah StokesNovember 19, 2017
Pork roll ups and pad Thai were fabulous. It’s really busy, great to go for early dinner or great for late lunch on the weekend if you want to avoid a long wait.
AdeleJanuary 26, 2019
The pad seuw with wagu beef and the chicken and shiitake spring rolls are incredible 🤤
MiaApril 19, 2015
Worth the wait, worth the price! The food was top level and the service was fantastic! A must visit when in Melbourne if you are into amazing food, drinks and service.
Craig SJanuary 6, 2014
Laab Gai, Salt & Pepper Squid, Massam Curry, Carmalised Sticky Pork, Seven Hills BBQ goat. The pork & goat are OUTSTANDING!!! House Pinot Gris is the drop. Staff can't be faulted, perfect service.
Martin MacRaeMarch 3, 2013
I spent 9 months travelling the world in 2012, and Chin Chin was the best meal I had. Had the goat curry which was a first for me, absolutely loved it. Great atmosphere in the place too
Chris MessinaMay 16, 2013
Hard to get into, but worth a wait. Downstairs has a great bar too - Gogo's. It's Asian infusion food, which I hate as a term, but love as a Chin Chin meal.
Electrified PerthMarch 19, 2014
The most amazing cocktails and food that I have ever had. Try the pork belly and the crazy cocktail combinations. Get in before 5 to avoid waiting in a queue for ages.
Spooning AustraliaAugust 23, 2017
Melbourne’s Chin Chin is easily my favourite restaurant of 2017 (so far). It’s not about quality over quantity, it’s epic quantities of consistent quality. Full review is now up on Spooning Australia
Rachel RothJanuary 30, 2017
There is a reason this place is so popular but it's worth the wait! Make sure to save room for banana nutella roti!
Pete WinterscheidtJanuary 9, 2015
Sticky pork and the yellow fin tuna was amazing. Pad Thai was exceptional as well. The Palm sugar ice cream is like a delicious key lime pie reconstruction.
Ashleigh JayneDecember 8, 2017
Have a great vegan selection! Amazing service from friendly staff. Food was delish - will not hesitate going back.
Ekkapong T.June 23, 2015
The best Thai dishes I've ever had outside Thailand! Son In Law Eggs, Beef Short Rib, and Caramelised Sticky Pork.
Discover MelbourneSeptember 23, 2012
A great place to eat and drink, not just for dinner either. One of Melbourne's better fusion restaurants. It has a frustrating 'no bookings' door policy; Gogo Bar downstairs is a great place to wait.
N NJanuary 29, 2014
Very good food and interesting combinations. There's enough for vegetarians, we tried the fritters in lettuce cups which was delish. The egg fried rice is very good too.
Zoe L.August 2, 2012
Long wait but we had fantastic fresh oysters with Thai sauce and cocktails at GoGo Bar, hence the wait was bearable. Crunchy school prawns & dry red curry soft shell crab are MUST try. Wonderful place
JoseAugust 1, 2013
Packed mid week nights is standard. Sit at the bar, get great service on drinks and food. The guys behind the bar know the dishes inside out and can poor a mean mixer. Worth every cent.
K WJuly 18, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely scrumptious Thai food, it's a crowd pleaser. Any dish you order here is good and it lives up to its hype!
Amanda WongFebruary 23, 2017
One of the best Thai fusion I have in Australia. Try the roasted pork belly, super yumzzz!
Eric AndersenFebruary 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If it's crowded, don't wait for a table — just ask to sit at the bar, and seats free up surprisingly quickly
Olly NewportMay 16, 2018
Southern Thai Goat Curry ($29.5) is absurdly excellent, well accompanied by a freshly baked basket of roti's ($7.5). Ask your bartender what drinks can match it.
Brandon LeeMarch 29, 2016
Really good Thai-style food. The duck leg red curry is especially delicious. Sodium sledgehammer turned up to 11 on everything though, be warned.
Tina WinnJanuary 26, 2014
Get the "feed me" but go hungry very hungry. Make sure you tell them if you don't like a certain item on menu. Brought us soft she'll crab which we love but I could see some not.

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