Chin Chin

Dinner at Chin Chin on Flinders Lane was a great experience overall. The atmosphere was lively and energetic—definitely a place that feels busy in a good way. It's not the quietest venue, but it worked well for a fun night out with the whole family. The food was full of bold flavours and nicely balanced dishes. The yellow curry with crispy noodles was a standout—rich, slightly sweet, and comforting. The beef with lettuce cups had great texture and depth, and the fresh herbs lifted it nicely. The fried chicken looked great and had a nice crunch, though the flavour didn’t quite match the presentation. Service was efficient but i wouldn't call it friendly. Nevertheless, despite the full house, everything came out at a good pace and the staff were on top of things. All up, Chin Chin delivered a solid night out—punchy food, fast service, and a buzzing atmosphere. Worth checking out if you’re in the city and looking for modern Thai with a bit of flair.

Bit pricey but the food is all quite good. The outdoor seating is also well placed for a light lunch. We ordered the crispy rice salad plus pork, with some roti to help with carbs and spiciness mitigation The roti was more like two sheets of pie crust though? Not like any roti I’ve had in the past, but I’m no expert. I’d probably recommend the jasmine rice instead if you need some more carbs. Staff is all very professional

has good vibes.. always bustling with people. pretty pricey for most of their dishes. food is alright, though unfortunately the ones I ordered didn’t quite meet expectations.

We bought the chef's menu and it was nice but very little food on each dish eg I could barely see the seafood pieces on the salad. The food didn't take my breath away but it was quite nice atmosphere anyway. The service staff were charming and the place was quite crowded We were shifted to downstairs for drinks and then upstairs for food. But then we were shifted downstairs again I think it was a bit annoying. I still enjoyed it the venue

We had an exceptional group dinner (party of 12) at Chin Chin Flinders Lane last night. We booked the private dining room and were treated to outstanding personal service—truly felt like VIPs. The team handled our group’s various dietary needs with care and discretion, making everyone feel comfortable. The food was fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. The background music added to the lively yet relaxed atmosphere. The standout dish for most of us was the BBQ pork with eggplant, but honestly, every plate was a hit. Highly recommend for a memorable group dining experience! Thank-you Ellie for your exceptional service to all our group. What a rock-star!!!

Excellent asian fusion! Inspired by asian flavours, they did it the Aussie way! My wife and I will definitely return to eat when we are back in this part of Melbourne. 1. Food We went with The Classic ($89 per pax). This is similar to an omakase (the chef decides what patrons eat). They brought out the favourites of customers. Their purpose was for us to leave with a full belly so the portions were just right. The kingfish sashimi, barramundi and apple salad, and braised wagyu beef pad seuw were mouthwateringly delicious; delectable; and delightful. The coconut panna cotta with Vietnamese coffee and cashew praline was such a beautiful way to end the meal (and I am not even a fan of panna cotta and coffee hahaha) Some dishes were not to our liking though. The yellow fin tuna was overpowered by the curried cauliflowers. This disappointed me personally because I wanted to taste the tuna in all its glory (maybe I had a wrong expectation to begin with). I was also startled when the "ribs" came. I was about to dig in when I realised they were corn ribs! Basically corn on the cob cooked and cut to look like pork ribs hahaha the disappointment was real (but once again my bad hahaha) But alas such is life, right? There are highs and lows but we were grateful to end on a mighty high! 2. Service Ahlia was our waitress and we couldn't speak more highly of her. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and fantastic to talk to. After my wife decided on The Classic, she took the time to ask us if we had any food preferences and allergies. Depending on our answers, she would inform the kitchen and they would customise the "omakase" menu to our liking/needs. The staff of Chin Chin service different sections of the restaurant and while those who weren't servicing our section served us our meals with a smile, Ahlia would always be beaming! There was a brightness about her which warmed our winter night. Amidst her busyness, she made the time to answer our questions about the food; the restaurant; and even her aspirations for the future. First class customer service! An exemplary waitress par excellence! 3. Atmosphere It was quite a cold evening and we needed to sit outside because the inside was packed. Although I was partially worried about turning into a popsicle mid-dinner, my worries quickly melted away. We were seated next to a heater and it was soooo comfortable. In fact, outside was quieter than inside and my wife and I enjoyed our food while dining alfresco style. We did observe that some patrons were ushered to seats which were tucked away in a corner that were very cramp. It would not have been comfortable to dine in such circumstances and we were thankful we didn't need to sit there

Food was good. For me it was more on a sweeter side, but I like the atmosphere of the place. Drinks were decent nd enjoyed my saturday night. Service and staff were courteous and quick. Overall, good experience...

I cannot say enough nice things about this place! The food was amazing! The service was so friendly and efficient! We loved our waiter! The cocktails & mocktails were sooooooo good!

Outstanding fresh Asian fusion. We liked it so much we went back a second time and then also visited the Chin Chin in Sydney for trip #3. Excellent variety of meat and vegetarian dishes at the Melbourne location. Our party had the beef curry, lamb, and Pad Thai with shrimp and also chicken. All entrees and mains that we tried are highly recommended with varying levels of spice to personal taste. Reservations recommended at dinner for sure - very lively place and we look forward to returning.

Stopped by Chin Chin on a Sunday afternoon. The braised wagyu beef pad seuw was rich and satisfying, the wings were solid, and the BBQ king salmon in banana leaf was the standout. Tender, flavorful, with a good little spice kick. We must have been super hungry...I have no pictures. Like most Melbourne spots, the music was on point -- so good I actually hung around a few minutes after my meal to finish a song. Service was warm and easygoing. Neither of the meals had much in the way of veggies though, so plan to grab a side if you need a little balance. Overall, solid spot I'd definitely hit up again.

Trendy and fun place with interesting take on Asian food. Some are very good, some are miss. Service was efficient and friendly. Although the music was way too loud. This is a return place. You won't get bored.

Sat at the bar for a nice meal while on a business trip. Bartenders were great and provided some good recommendations. Very similar to the Lucy Liu restaurant (Asian fusion) that I had previously tried. Enjoyed the decor but the restaurant sound level was super loud. Overall, I enjoyed the meal but nothing that was that amazing.

Another amazing experience at Chin Chin's great food. I would come back here any time service was fabulous and great ambience. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne.

Great service, electric vibe, pretty good food. Small portions. Tried the pork rollup, egg fried rice, and pork with drunken noodles. Wouldn't order any of those 3 again. They were just ok and the drunken noodles were good but had minimal pork - mostly flat bones

This was a wonderful experience. Great Asian fusion food, wo perfume wine and cocktails. Fun, funky vibe. Highly recommend. Very busy location, make a reservation.

Great option in Melbourne that consistently impresses those visiting for the first time. The quality is always on point and their feed me options are always great value. A personal favorite is the Pad Seuw Wagyu. Those rice noodle rolls drenched in sauce are always a table favorite. We also enjoyed the cocktails and they have big velvet booths downstairs that are available for tables of six or more or for those with little ones. Note that they have a Sunday surge charge.

I don't often give a one star review but this was the absolute worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. The food was terrible the only thing that was descent was the corn fritters but they were mushy in the middle and the brussel sprouts were ok. My companion literally spit the beef curry into her napkin. Then to add insult to injury we spent $115 USD on a plate of brussel sprouts and 2 corn fritters. The waitress was very polite and did try to find something we might like unfortunately even the backup of some sort of chicken still did not agree with our tastebuds.

This is the only restaurant I was determined to dine at due to all the reviews. The larger tables were used for communal dining. We sat at a 2-top that was pretty close to our neighbors. Usually, I like to browse the menu beforehand and get an idea of what I may order. I couldn't find their menu on their website though. The best I could do was look at the one posted on Yelp over a year ago. I usually don't drink, but their cocktails sounded yummy with clever names. I had the "Thai After Time," and it was amazing! It was light and fruity, and I liked the egg white foam. We started with the miang of yellowfin tuna. I didn't know what miang was, but it meant food wrapped in leaves. The tuna sat atop two leaves. It was a small, but satisfying bite. We also had the chili salt chicken wings. They were crunchy and fell off the bone easily. As our main, we had a noodle dish- spicy pork belly stir-fry. The vermicelli noodles are different from the ones I'm used to. I liked the crunchy pork skin and rinds that was in the dish. Lastly, we had the stir fried broccolini and king brown mushroom. We needed the greens to balance everything out. Unfortunately, I didn't have room left for dessert. It was not a wallet friendly lunch, but we enjoyed our meal here. I'm glad we went kind of early, because it was packed when we left. I wish I could find a way to recreate that drink!

We came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We didn't have reservations, but the restaurant says it always welcomes walk-ins so we thought we'd give it a shot. Upon entering we could see the place was very happening. It was very lively and loud. The restaurant has seating inside, along a couple of bars, and outside. The outside seating is a bit quieter if that is what you fancy. We sat along the bar. The staff is very friendly. They offered to make any cocktail or mocktail one wanted. The restaurant offers a great selection of cocktails. We couldn't help but order one. I got a Nina flowers. It was a good balance of flavors. It wasn't overly sweet. The plates are great for sharing. You can get a few small plates to start and then move on to some of the bigger ones. That's what we did. We ordered the following: Pork roll-ups Tuna tartare Beef pad seuw Egg fried rice BBQ lamb and spring onion The pork roll-ups and tuna tartare were the smaller dishes. They had delicate flavors and were good for sharing with a couple of people. The roll-ups come with four pancakes. The pad seuw, fried rice, and lamb were the larger dishes. The pad seuw seemed to be the hit of the night. Everyone enjoyed the flavors. The bbq lamb was also delicious. The meat easily fell off the bone. I was apprehensive about the pickled cabbage, but it was a great addition to the dish. The fried rice was a great accompaniment to everything. Definitely stop in here for a meal. It's a fun time.

The food is not good and overpriced. If you are looking for Asian food this is definitely not it. Multiple dishes came out cold and the portions are tiny. The service is also bad and the music is too loud. The butter chicken has no flavor and came out cold. Brussel sprouts were overly oily and small portion. Salmon was overcooked and dry. Pork ribeye was not worth it at all and cold. Green beans were literally raw. Would never come back here again. Maybe the quality has gone down this past year, as some other reviews have mentioned.

Food was good but the f-----g music was so loud it made for a poor dining experience. We asked two different servers if they could turn it down but no help. One table of eight plus people with two small children got up and left. Will not go back nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Drinks are okay. But Food is very mediocre. Doesn't worth the hype at all. In addition it's a beyond loud place where you have to yell at each other across the table to be heard.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this hot spot in downtown Melbourne. I was in Australia for work and this place came up several times as a must-see! It is busy and there is a wait for tables but well worth it!

This Thai style restaurant is said to be established in the heart of Melbourne for a long time. I could see the busy kitchen with Asian staffs and the floor managed run by some local Australian staffs and servers. We came in the peak of serving hours and was ushered to an open outside table with warm gas heaters, quick nice huh! We ordered the fixed menu for 2, at $88 dollar a piece. This Menu #3 is supposed to be the Daily Specialties, what is served is totally arranged by the chefs in the kitchen. In the end, after numerals of courses, we would say it Well Worth It, highly recommend this place and praise our waiter who is such an experienced server.

Loved the outdoor seating and the prawns (though they were a bit sweet). The cocktails were tasty. Service was a bit slow but seems to be the case anywhere in Melbourne.

Idk if I came here for the right reason since I just came here to eat when it's more like an Americanized Thai bar kind of restaurant. With that said, I asked the bartender what he would recommend and I got this noodle with shrimp and it was actually pretty. It's got a lot of "wok he" so I do find that pretty legit. It's got a good kick to it too. With that said, I definitely think it's more on the pricier side and the portion size is only okay for how much you're paying. With that said, it's got a good vibe going on and it would seem to be a nice place to hang out with your friends. Hope this place survives the pandemic.

We sat at the bar which was fine because we didn't have a reservation. Excellent cuisine with fun cocktails. This restaurant is on the expensive side but worth it. Also note that there is a surcharge on Sundays.

Hard to fathom the negative reviews. We stopped in at 2:30, were promptly seated and quickly waited upon. The $110 PP tasting menu is a winner that nicely demonstrates what the kitchen can do. Spouse and I very much enjoyed everything but the iceberg salad with snow crab - not bad, just not equal to the courses that preceded it. The duck and the brisket were worth a return visit just to order again. Based upon our experience, Chin Chin rightly deserves its place in the Melbourne culinary pantheon.

This Thai fusion hipster-open-Kitchen restaurant with GoGo bar downstairs, was recommended to me by a dear friend. I'm normally, meh, about Thai food. And I wouldn't pay anymore then $12USD. But how glad I was, when we came to Chin Chin's to eat. It was just a little past 5pm when we went in. A lot of the tables were taken by blue collar workers probably enjoying themselves after a rough day. We were seated by the open kitchen bar. We gotta watch as the cooks moved furiously getting out the appetizer and salads out. They had, and used the mortar and pestle for their papaya salad! Our waitress explained the menu to us and gave us her recommendations. But we politely ignored her and went with our gut (and my friend's recommendation) instead. Crispy duck curry with coconut rice: Boneless. Crispy. Creamy. Coconuty. 10/10. I feel like I've never or will never have such delicious curry again ever. It was amazeballs. Served with a bit of pineapple and cucumber for a change in flavour and texture. Oh yah, there is lychee cooked in it too for that sweet floral hint. Coconut rice : Omg! I need to start making this at home! It was so good we had to add on another order! And we barely had any curry left! It's an up charge from the plain rice that they give you, but SOOO worth it. Chargrilled Wagyu ... salad: it's from the bbq part of the menu. We didn't expecting to be in a salad form. But it was perfectly cooked, sauces with peanuts and other amazing textures like green papaya and some other crunchy goodness. It had the flavours which Thai food should have (sweet, salty, sour, hot & slight bitter). We ordered a delicious lychee cocktail with a rose water round ice ball. It wasn't heavy handed like some drink. But retained the sweet flavours of the lychee fruit abs the subtle hints if rose. If you're looking for an experience or have a date night, you gotta try Chin Chin. By the time we left around 6:30PM, the place was packed and the wait seemed long. Make reservations or go early. Unless you enjoy queuing.. then that's cool too.

Fast seating and very friendly. Unique menu and ask servers hustled to make all customers happy!

Chin Chin is the trendy restaurant to come for Thai-inspired dishes. The atmosphere is loud and lively, the service is amazing, the flavors are on point, and from my impression, the specialty here is meat! Most of the dishes on the large menu feature some sort of protein, from the appetizers and stir-fries to the curries. There's a whole BBQ section, and even most of the salads come with meat! Chin Chin doesn't take reservations and the restaurant can definitely see lines--but the food (somehow) comes out lighting fast from the kitchen, so tables can turn over quickly! On my visit for dinner, we started with the barramundi and crispy pork salad with green apple and peanuts. The dish consisted mainly of fried chunks of fish and pork in a tangy, salty, fish sauce-based dressing. The fish was tender and the pork was meaty--the green apple matchsticks and mint leaves made for such a refreshing pairing! We also had a side of stir-fried green beans with shredded coconut and a unique cashew sambal--nutty, spicy, salty, and delicious! But the dish that surprised me most was the Southern Thai curry with braised goat. I had expected this dish to be a rather soupy curry, but instead, it was just a huge pile of shredded goat meat in a thick, flavorful curry paste with peanuts and a sprig of mint on top. Uniquely, the thick, spicy curry came with a dab of minted yogurt on the side, which definitely wasn't authentic, but an extremely creative "fusion" condiment to lighten up the dish. On the side, we ordered a bowl of coconut rice, which had so much coconut milk that the grains of rice turned out to be soggy! For its creative takes on Thai flavors and great value, Chin Chin was one of my favorite restaurants during my visit to Melbourne. I'd definitely recommend a visit--you may never see Thai food the same way again!

We started with barramundi and crispy pork salad. Apples, peanuts, and greens rounded out the dish. Lots of flavors, textures, and aromas. A great opener for our meal. Then we had pad seuw, with wagyu beef, gai laan, rice noodles, crispy shallots, and just the right amount of heat. Another great choice, with the wagyu beef distinguishing it from most Thai restaurants. Our next choice was twice cooked beef short rib, that had a shaved coconut salad with basil and cilantro greens. The short ribs had well developed flavor, and fell off the bone with minimal prodding. Alas, the two of us had to cancel our last item, broccolini, because we were full. Fortunately, there is always next time to explore this decadent menu.

Really enjoyed our meal here because Chin Chin delivered with great service and food. This Asian fusion restaurant seemed like a hot spot because when we entered, all of the tables were packed. When I asked the hostess how the long wait is, she instructed me that they had tables available down stairs! The downstairs area was such a great concept because u felt like I was in a hipster speak easy, very dark and very cool. The food was great! We ordered: Kingfish sashimi- delicious starter, fish was fresh and it has a slight Thai taste. Prawns - delicious noodles, prawns were a bit small but tasty. Brisket- this lettuce wrap dish was delicious! Loved the added crunch from the fried rice crisps that were on the plate. Pork belly- lots of flavor, I really enjoyed the pickled veggies and fried pork skin that accompanied the pork belly. Overall, I can understand the hype around this place, great ambiance and food will definitely bring you back here.

I went to ChinChin pre-Covid19. The atmosphere was very cool, very welcoming and bustling. Pricing wasn't expensive but it's not MCD's either. The food was totally on point. It'll be a good spot to take a casual date or meeting point for a group of friends. Totally recommend it.

Came here twice because it's just that good! We stayed at the Grand Hyatt on Collins Street and Chin Chin was literally around the corner. Loud, hip, and full of vibrancy, it's a place to hang out and have a good time. The food is undeniably delicious. If you don't know what to choose, try the "feed me" option which is a pre-selected menu. How I miss their Thai Iced tea. Another spot that is sooooo good that they can sell their own cookbook! Definitely a must try; a must visit!

Hip venue but food was just meh. Papaya salad serving was small and super spicy but flavor was good The best thing we ordered was the beef. Expensive and poor value.

This is my favorite restaurant and serves the best Thai food. There was a wait when we went, which is to be expected. We ordered the waygu pad see ew, which is the best dish, hands down. Their noodles are rolled, served with tender beef and Chinese broccoli. If you only get one dish, this is it! We also had the duck and goat curry. The duck curry was delicious! The goat is shredded, and it's not your usual curry with a soupy sauce. The sauce is mixed into the goat, with a slightly sweet flavor. We also got the pork ribs, which were also good. Their coconut rice is sweet and amazing. You have to get it !! It's almost like a dessert.

Very hip and nicely decorated place with a modern twist of Thai food. Everything was super tasty and flavorful, we got seated quickly, and the food came quick as well. Portion sizes were solid. We got the Pad Thai Noodles, Southern Thai Curry with Braised Goat, and the Green Papaya Salad. The Pad Thai Noodles had generous amount of chicken, a lot of peanuts to add to the crunch, and the dried shrimp and lime added a lot of flavor (the picture was taken after we demolished the awesome plating presentation). The southern Thai curry was my favorite! It wasn't a very soupy curry, but rather melt in your mouth braised goat that you can scoop in chunks similar to curry. There was good crunch from the peanuts, and my favorite component was the tartness and coolness that the yogurt on the side added. Definitely recommend this dish. Lastly, the papaya salad was good too, similar to many that I've had elsewhere in my lifetime. Very spicy so beware! Overall, do come by if you enjoy good ambience and modern Thai food!

Great place to try some fusion dishes. I recommend coming for lunch to avoid the long wait at dinner. The menu is split into a noddles section, green stuff (veggies with protein), curries and barbeque. We ordered a little bit of everything, don't remember the names of the dishes. Lots of great southeast asian flavors. I enjoyed the items in teh "green stuff" section because I could pretend I was eating healthy by having some veggies in the mix. The staff is friendly and they have a nice bar that you can also eat in if you happen to be solo.

Chin Chin is legitimately my favorite restaurant in the world. I first came here about four years ago and have been talking about it ever since. I ordered the Massaman Curry then and have been looking for something similar to it back home in NYC, to no avail. I ordered it again the second time I visited Chin Chin and it was as good as, if not better than, I remember it being. Everything in the posted photo is SO GOOD, but the Massaman Curry is out of this world -- the brisket is so tender and the coconut milk adds a bit of sweetness to the nutty curry that is to die for. You can eat the curry with jasmine rice, coconut rice, or roti -- either side you pick to accompany your curry, you're in for a treat. The atmosphere at Chin Chin is different depending on the time of day you go: it is very bright and chill at lunchtime, but is more hip and edgy at dinner. There can also be a long line if you go at a prime hour (weekend dinners), so be aware of that, though I will say that it is well-worth the wait.

I wasn't quite sure what to anticipate when we were told that the jungle curry was the spiciest dish on the menu, all I can say is when it arrived we were also offered complimentary yogurt if we needed it... scared much?! Upon first taste, my thai genes kicked in and it was no sweat. I was secretly hoping it would make me cry a little ... although it didn't it was delicious! Everything else we ordered was absolutely wonderful and the service was great, the drinks were full of flavor and the ambiance was very enjoyable. I'd highly recommend this place and when I'm back in Melbourne you better believe I'll be back for more

We heard about this place from our local friends and wanted to check it out. We went on a Saturday evening at 5 pm. They had just reopened after closing for two weeks for renovations. There was a line to get in but it didn't take more than 10 minutes before we procured 2 seats at the bar. The place was packed and full of energy. The interior is anchored by a large bar with about 10 stools. We had three dishes and overall the food was ok. Our favorite was the Kingfish Sashimi in lime, chili, coconut and Thai basil sauce. Very fresh with Southeast Asia flavors. The Crispy Barramundi & Green Apple Salad with Caramelized Pork was a hit and miss. The crispy barramundi was good but the cartelized Pork was super salty. The Pad Seuw with wagyu beef and rice noodles was another kiss for us. We found it too saucy and on the salty side. The service was adequate. There were four bartenders behind the bar but it seem like they didn't have one person dedicated to the bar patrons. To be fair when we did flag someone down for service, they were very friendly and efficient. Seems like the menu here is a hit and miss. You just have to know what to order. Follow my food adventure on IG @tazebudshawaii Happy Eating !!

I have been back to Chin Chin a few times over the last 18 months and the food once again definitely hits the mark. My earlier review must have been during a hiatus. Lunch this Monday definitely made Monday! Early Christmas cheers

Feed me option was the best outcome to get a bit of everything, curry spiced cauliflower sesame toast was the stand out!

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Everyone raves about this joint about the fusion modern Thai style but it's good if you haven't been to Thailand. Great ambience and ID but it's a pity that the food didn't taste as good as it looks. The Chicken Larb was intensely spicy, and it's so spicy that it numbs your mouth and makes you tear, would have been great if the waitress told us that it was crazy spicy. The fried squid was not much to shout about, lacks a lot of taste for a Thai savoury staple dish.....the squids weren't well marinated and lacks the umami taste.The Rendang curry was the saving grace, but even then, coming from Singapore, this was a average plate of Rendang. The Thai Ice milk tea tasted like instant Thai Chai Yan..... Sorry Chin Chin..... I am really disappointed

Hella popular place to eat. No matter what time of day you come there is a line. Come anyway. I came twice and if I had more time I would have gone two more times. Melbourne keeps blowing my my mind. Now it won my appetite! It's popular with locals too not just tourists. Try it all and if you aren't sure order the Feed Me and they'll bring you a bunch of items. The trio of desserts is the only item name I remembered. The ambiance is loud but it doesn't matter coz the Asian fusion flavors are savory and loud too. This is located in the CBD. If you are going to splurge. Dine at Chin Chin. Mel M Yelp 18:43

Service, ambiance and food are great! I would recommend this restaurant! It had a wonderful selection of Thai fusion foods and delicious cocktail drinks and draft beers. Our favorite foods were the soft shell crab fried rice, Wagyu pad see ew, green curry, roasted pork belly, and papaya salad. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the Melbourne area!

Excellent! Amazing atmosphere, great service, and we ate until we were stuffed. We particularly enjoyed the kingfish sashimi, pad Thai, pad seuw, and the pork roll-ups. There's a reason everyone recommends this place!

Went here on first night in Melbourne. Was given it as a recommendation and stumbled upon it while walking Laneways. Place was packed but somehow they got us a table for three right away. Buttered chicken was great. Soft shell crab fried rice was good, not great. Menu had a ton of tasty looking choices. Would go back.

This place came highly recommended, and is one of the few places in Melboure that I check out due to recommendations by friends on Yelp (namely because I prefer to explore than simply go on computer generated recommendations). While it is a Thai restaurant, it isn't your typical one as the menu is much more set than many of the other Thai restuarants I've been too (which means no option of beef, chicken, lamb, or pork on your pad thai). However, the atmosphere is nothing short of electric, though you will need to time yourself, because the place does fill up pretty quickly. We managed to get here at 5:15, and by 5:30 there were no seats left. While the food wasn't the best, the atmosphere certainly made up for it.

This place has my heart! Came here twice 4 years ago when I was living in Melbourne and fell in love. It was the only place worth spending my money as a student. I came back 4 years later and nothing had changed! We came at 5:30 and waited 10 min for a table (tip- get here early to avoid the crazy line). The hosts were sweet as can be. Got some drinks downstairs and went to the table. Not going to lie, this place is cramped. Get used to rubbing arms with your neighbor. The food- OMG! We did the feed me menu- $70/ person, a lot of food. Had 3 apps and 3 entrees, plus 1 dessert. Absolutely amazing. We loved everything they gave us. The poached chicken salad was delish and spicy! The wagyu noodles were to die for. And the classic butter chicken is a MUST! Overall, a perfect experience. Great service, great food, and a decent feed me price for how much you get. You won't leave hungry!

Chin Chin is a modern fusion Asian restaurant, but sort of like a traditional asian restaurant, it's much better to go with someone who has been here before. They have quite a long list of menu items that you can order a la carte, or you can order one of their "feed me" menus, that the kitchen will put together for you. The option may seem expensive to you, but the thing here is, they will feed you until you are satisfied. I've been here a few times and I can't remember every single dish I had (too many) but all of their dishes were great. One of their dishes - the beef pad see ew - is heavenly. I had dreams about this dish afterwards. Please get it and share the pain of not constantly eating this dish. On top of that, the venue is great! The deco is a bit alt/funky. It is big and spacious, and has multiple rooms that if you need a private party, they can probably accommodate. The service here is excellent at all times!

Food was pretty tasty. The restaurant is so loud it made my ears hurt. Also the service is extremely slow. As I write this, We've been here (4 people) for 2 hours and 10 minutes, and we are still waiting for our final plate of desert. I would never come back here. Much better at Rice paper scissors! I will go back there for sure.

Extremely popular restaurant. Gets crowded quickly even on weeknights. Luckily solo diners can dine at the bar seats. This is an upscale clientele eatery and the prices reflect that. Diners arrive in business, casual, or date night attire. Bartenders do a great job juggling drink orders and tending to seated diners. Great cocktails. I only ordered one dish. Great flavors - reminded me of Little Sister in Los Angeles. There was much too heat for my liking. I won't be doing any ghost pepper youtube challenges anytime soon. Great old school 80s music for ambiance. Definitely recommend going with a small group to sample more dishes.

Definitely eat here. Delicious food. I can't say much that hasn't already been said in other reviews that lead us to come here. The staff were spectacularly attentive and kind. The duck larb is just next level. We also came back here despite only having 48 hours in Melbourne.

I'm not even kidding. This place has the BEST asian fusion food I have ever tasted!! No joke! I loved it so much, I bought their cookbook. hehe You know a place is good when the locals and the tourists tell you to go there. There was also a 30 minute wait at 5:30 for two people on a Tuesday. Luckily they had a spot available at the bar open right away. Since the menu was so extensive, my husband and I opted for the "Feed Me" menu for $69, and boy did they feed us. If there is a specific item that you really want to try, they will try to add it into the meal as well. The food just kept coming and coming until we were full and we were not disappointed at all. What they gave us: Kingfish sashimi - the perfect amount of lemony goodness. I am now a major fan of kingfish. Pork roll up - a pork version of the Vietnamese spring roll. Wonderful hoisin sauce. The veggies complimented the meat very well. Salt and pepper calamari - no complaints here. Perfect crispy and cooked. String beans - my husband said that they were better than the ones I cook. lol Probably from the crispy bits they put on top that added texture to it Pork short ribs - tender, soft, and falls off the bone. Marinade was a good mix of Asian flavors. Butter chicken - this was probably the tamest dish because it tasted so much like other good ones we've tried, but it was good. Just not very adventurous. Honeycomb dessert - this was very sweet. I've never had honeycomb with anything, but it was different. I enjoyed the crunchiness versus the soft ice cream. The service was excellent. Our waitress was so friendly and accomodating. She brought out the best that the restaurant had to offer. We really appreciated that being out of towners. My only wish is that we didn't live so far to experience this goodness again.