Great ambiance, vibe, and decor. A visual and audible treat. I especially liked the 80's music playing throughout the dining room. Service is quick, friendly, and attentive. Good menu with a lot of interesting options. Tried three different appetizers and the winner was the sashimi. Wonderful flavors with king fish. The butter chicken with curry was excellent. Just wish it came with some naan to soak up that wonderful sauce. Cocktails are creative and great. Just a bit measured and small, but I get it. Would dine here again and again. read more

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The ambience was very social. Seemed like everyone wanted to be here as there was a wait list and very limited seats for walk ins. Make reservations! They also have a downstairs bar too with seating that was also booked and packed. Nice variety of dishes, chef curated plates that were visually pleasing to the eye. The drinks while good and unique were carefully measured and extremely small for the price points. 3 cocktails and I didn't feel buzzed. I feel like Australia is very big on preventing intoxication. One of the few places that had knowledgeable staff and to my surprise actually nice and welcoming. I tried the BBQ Salmon wrapped in a banana leaf, braised beef curry, and a couple of drinks. Rather your traveling or a local who hasn't tried this place, it definitely should be on your radar. I was traveling from California and ChinChin was by far the most memorable dining experience I had. read more

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Chin Chin is one of the popular restaurants in Melbourne and a reservation is required. However, the location in Sydney has far better food and a more curated menu. Service in both locations was excellent with very knowledgeable and attentive servers, unlike other establishments in Australia. Food was elevated - packed with amazing south East Asian flavors from the diospara. read more

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Wowwww, I was visiting Melbourne for about 2 weeks and my cousin took me to this spot. It was sooo delicious and flavorful. I got the butter chicken, wagyu pad see ew, and the kingfish sashimi chili coconut thai and basil. Everything was literally 10/10, so flavorful, light, and perfect balance of everything. The vibe and the restaurant in itself was super fun and clean, perfect for a girls night out and the service was spectacular! read more

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I was told by a former local that "Flinders lane has most of the famous and well known Melbourne restaurants- can be a bit more pricey but worth it for the experience- and that Chin Chin is a Melbourne icon on this street." I personally travel/eat out often and it's rare that I'm wowed by a single dish but the crispy barramundi, green apple, caramelized pork salad blew me away. I've never had anything like it. Service and ambience were standard! Edit: I came back two days later, got the "Chicken, lemongrass, spring onion, cashew, green nahm jim, and coconut salad" and it was equally amazing, this place is great. -came back a third time in the same week as I required more Chin Chin, for the dry red curry of roasted pumpkin, it was good but not mind blowing. Can't win them all! read more

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We went on a Sunday night and sat at the bar. We had the yellow fish tuna and it was fresh and delicious. The butter curry chicken and the spicy veggie stir fry were also good. Prices are a little higher than other restaurants but it was excellent service and high quality food. They played fun 80s music. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I really wanted to love Chin Chin, but the experience ended up being... pretty meh. The service was slow and they were not very attentive -- dinner took a really long time, and we constantly found ourselves waiting. By the end of the night, we actually had to hunt down staff just to get the check. The food itself was just okay. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either, especially for the price and the hype. Overall, not terrible, just underwhelming. I expected more. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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Great food and experience. Must reserve in advance. Get the feed me. It's about 7-8 dishes served family style for about $65-70 pp in US dollars. read more

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We ordered Braised Wagyu beef pad stew and Rendang beef curry. For drink we got Napoleone Pear Cider. Food quality was good. It had great ambiance. The food is pricey. Overall we were satisfied with our order as an early dinner on a Thursday night. read more

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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. read more

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Food flavorful. Fried Calamari not crunchy, chewy. Pricey , small portions. Margaritas bland. Music is goo Bit noisy. Bathroom very dirty.? read more

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. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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. read more

Chin Chin - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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we started with the kingfish sashimi and it was delicious. Unfortunately everything went downhill from there. The chicken ribs were overcooked and very dry and a pork noodle dish. The pork had no moisture left in it at all and it was severely overcooked and disappointing. we also had a crab salad which consisted of nothing more than sauce and lettuce no crab whatsoever we went there for a special anniversary and it very disappointing and overpriced for what it was. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Chin Chin - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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. read more

Chin Chin - Butter chicken curry, Brussels sprouts, and Salmon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Chin Chin - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Chin Chin - Ambiance - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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

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! read more

Chin Chin - Green Papaya Salad - spicy!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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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. read more

Uhhhh...mazing!!! We had the Pork roll ups, kingfish sashimi, butter chicken, and the broccolini. Was plenty for a party of two. My favorites ... the kingfish sashimi and definitely the BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY! OMG... that was THE BEST most tender and flavorful chicken ever!!! Staff at the bar were super nice and very helpful in guidance on best dishes to order! I would definitely come back!! read more

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. read more

Chin Chin - Food (clockwise): Rendang Curry, Chargrilled Wagyu Beef, Pad Thai, Massaman Curry, Roti Basket, Chargrilled Brisket. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Melbourne, VIC