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

Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

4.3
4.3
784 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 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
  • Website
    http://www.secret-kitchen.com.au/
  • 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

Menu

Minimum charge $30 per person

Steamed Dim Sum

  • Assorted Seafood Dumpling SoupA$21.80

    Scallop, Prawn, Sea Cucumber, Shark Fin, Abalone, Bamboo Pith

    • SK King Prawn DumplingA$11.30

      • Black Truffle Prawn DumplingA$13.30

        • Black Truffle Siu MaiA$13.30

          • Japanese Scallop DumplingA$11.30

            • Prawns & Chives DumplingA$9.20

              • Spinach & Prawn DumplingA$9.20

                • Vegetarian DumplingA$9.20

                  • Steamed Shark Fin DumplingA$11.30

                    • Steamed Prawns With Ginger & ShallotA$11.30

                      • Abalone Siu MaiA$13.30

                        • Scallop Siu MaiA$13.30

                          • Steamed Siu Mai With TobikoA$9.20

                            • Hot & Spicy Siu MaiA$9.20

                              • Chicken Siu MaiA$9.20

                                • Steamed Shanghai Pork DumplingA$9.20

                                  • Steamed Chicken Feet With Black Bean SauceA$9.20

                                    • Steamed Pork Ribs With Black Bean SauceA$11.30

                                      • Steamed Baby Beef Ribs With Black Pepper SauceA$13.30

                                        • Beancurd Rolls With Oyster SauceA$9.20

                                          • Steamed Beef BallsA$7.50

                                            • Steamed Beef TendonA$11.30

                                              • Steamed Beef Tripe With Ginger & ScallionA$9.20

                                                • Steamed Beef Tripe With Satay SauceA$9.20

                                                  • Steamed Savoury Glutinous Rice with ChickenA$9.20

                                                    • Honey BBQ Pork BunA$9.20

                                                      • Steamed Custard BunA$11.30

                                                        • Salted Egg Yolk Custard BunA$11.30

                                                          • Steamed Golden Cheese Lava BunA$13.30

                                                            • Steamed Cantonese Sponge CakeA$9.20

                                                              Other Specialties

                                                              • Fried Pork DumplingA$7.50

                                                                • Pan-fried Radish CakeA$7.50

                                                                  • Crispy Honey Taro CrescentsA$9.20

                                                                    • BBQ Roast Pork PuffA$9.20

                                                                      • Baked BBQ Pork BunA$9.20

                                                                        • Pan-Fried Pork DumplingA$9.20

                                                                          • Crispy Taro Julienne Spring RollA$9.20

                                                                            • XO Sauce Fried Radish CakeA$9.20

                                                                              • Crispy Prawn Spring RollA$13.30

                                                                                • Fried Beancurd Roll with PrawnA$13.30

                                                                                  • Beef Offals & RadishA$13.30

                                                                                    • Chinese Broccoli with Oyster SauceA$15.50

                                                                                      • Deep Fried Calamari TentacleA$18.00

                                                                                        • Deep Fried White BaitA$18.00

                                                                                          • Supreme Soy Sauce Fried NoodlesA$15.50

                                                                                            • Pork & Century Egg CongeeA$9.20

                                                                                              Steamed Rice Roll

                                                                                              • Steamed Plain Rice RollA$9.20

                                                                                                • Steamed Rice Roll with BBQ PorkA$11.30

                                                                                                  • Steamed Rice with Beef & CorianderA$11.30

                                                                                                    • Steamed Rice Roll with Fresh PrawnA$13.30

                                                                                                      • Steamed Rice Roll with Chinese DonutA$15.50

                                                                                                        • Steamed Red Rice Crispy Prawn Rice RollA$18.00

                                                                                                          • Steamed Rice Roll with Scallop & Black TruffleA$18.00

                                                                                                            Dessert

                                                                                                            • Sweet Bean CurdA$7.50

                                                                                                              • Mini Egg TartA$9.20

                                                                                                                • Mango PuddingA$9.20

                                                                                                                  • Green Tea with Osmanthus CakeA$9.20

                                                                                                                    • Steamed Honey-Combed Sponge CakeA$9.20

                                                                                                                      • Durian PuddingA$13.30

                                                                                                                        • Durian PuffA$13.30

                                                                                                                          Weekend Special

                                                                                                                          • Suckling Pig

                                                                                                                            • BBQ Duck Korean Style

                                                                                                                              • Macau Style Roasted Pork

                                                                                                                                • Mango MochiA$11.30

                                                                                                                                  Popular Dim Sum

                                                                                                                                  • Signature Dim Sum PlatterA$18.00

                                                                                                                                    • Crispy Garlic Prawn Spring RollA$13.30

                                                                                                                                      • Steamed Red Rice Crispy Prawn Rice RollA$18.00

                                                                                                                                        • Steamed Rice Roll with Scallop & Black TruffleA$18.00

                                                                                                                                          • Stir-Fried White Radish Cake in XO SauceA$9.20

                                                                                                                                            • Assorted Seafood Dumpling Soup

                                                                                                                                              Scallop, Prawn, Sea Cucumber, Shark Fin, Abalone, Bamboo Pith

                                                                                                                                              • Steamed Custard BunA$11.30

                                                                                                                                                • Steamed Golden Cheese Lava BunA$13.30

                                                                                                                                                  • Scallops Siu MaiA$13.30

                                                                                                                                                    • Green Tea With Osmanthus CakeA$9.20

                                                                                                                                                      • Durian PuddingA$13.30

                                                                                                                                                        • Mango PuddingA$9.20

                                                                                                                                                          Last updated: November 16, 2022

                                                                                                                                                          What 784 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

                                                                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                                                                                          • Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                                                                                                          • City Centre

                                                                                                                                                            Great for brunch

                                                                                                                                                          • City Centre

                                                                                                                                                            Most Booked

                                                                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                          Secret Kitchen in Melbourne's Chinatown offers a "buzz of activity" with exceptional Cantonese cuisine. Known for its "best yum cha in Melbourne," it features a modern, polished ambiance. Guests enjoy the "attentive service" and exquisite dishes like pork ribs. Prices are higher, but the quality and experience are worth it.

                                                                                                                                                          784 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                          1. Allison

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                            The yum cha service was very rushed and inattentive. We were ignored by a number of people with various dishes and we didn't get another opportunity. We rushed out in after 1hour. The standard of food was not that varied or special. I definitely would not recommend Secret Kitchen - very ordinary. Sure that there is better Yum Cha options in Melbourne. Disappointing!

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                                                                                                                                                          2. Joni

                                                                                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                                                                                            Tucson

                                                                                                                                                            80 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            80 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                            Enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch at the Secret Kitchen.

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                                                                                                                                                          3. AJ

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Today was Christmas lunch. There was a long queue on the footpath on arrival but waiting patrons were professionally catered to by attendants assigning table numbers to pre-bookings. Once in the restaurant, our group of six were escorted to our table upstairs by the restaurant's captain. After being served green tea and chrysanthemum tea, we were immediately offered selections of yum cha items. The food arrived piping hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. There was no sense that any of the food was heavily infused with MSG or salt. Despite the busy atmosphere, the service was attentive, polite and professional. When we asked for fork and spoon for a few in our company, they arrived immediately. Our group has been doing yum cha for Christmas lunch every year in the same premises in Southbank for eight years. This year we decided to try this restaurant. Today, all of us walked out feeling like it was the best yum cha service we had experienced. Everyone in the group gave full rating out of 10 for the experience. This restaurant appeared to be well prepared for the Christmas lunch crowd. The staff were well trained to assign tables to waiting guests, usher them to their seats, serve food quickly, and clean up for the next session's patrons. It was well worth the trip to the city for this exprience today. We will definitely be back! Top star rating.

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                                                                                                                                                          4. Mark

                                                                                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                            Very traditional yum cha! Families and friends at every table, multiple ladies with food to pick, bustling and a bit noisy Like Covid never happened, and thank goodness for that! Overall: super!

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                                                                                                                                                          5. Andrea

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            This is my second visit to this outlet, much better after renovation. The place is brighter and more spacious.

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                                                                                                                                                          6. Ian

                                                                                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Always excellent and look forward to our next visit.

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                                                                                                                                                          7. Bhavna

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                            Usually Secret Kitchen is my go to for Yumcha. This time i was very disappointed, i booked the Yum Cha lunch for my husband birthday and there was only 4 trolleys doing the round at the 1:45 seating. Within 45 minutes at 2:30 , the kitchen was closing and they were taking last order. The popular items ran out by 2 pm. Service was average. Time to check out other Yum Cha options in Melbourne!

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                                                                                                                                                          8. Carolyn

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                            We loved our experience, unfortunately it was a hot day and the restaurant was very warm too which made it a little uncomfortable. Sorry. The food was EPIC!

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                                                                                                                                                          9. Yvonne

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Great quality and variety. One of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne CBD.

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                                                                                                                                                          10. Melissa

                                                                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                            Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                            Excellence food, just be wary they have time limits on yum cha so make sure your party arrive on time! Fantastic for work lunch!

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                                                                                                                                                          Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD is rated 4.3 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                                          7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                          Booked 100 times today
                                                                                                                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD

                                                                                                                                                          222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

                                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                            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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