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Chin Chin

A lively Flinders Lane dining room for Southeast Asian sharing plates and a group meal in the CBD.

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CostEstimated A$55–90 per person
Time to allowAllow around 2 hours
PlaceCBD, Melbourne

01 / The experience

Bring a group together over shared plates.

A lively Flinders Lane dining room for Southeast Asian sharing plates and a group meal in the CBD.

$$Drinks, dessert, supplements and surcharges extra. Price bands per person: $ under A$40 · $$ A$40–79.99 · $$$ A$80–149.99 · $$$$ A$150+.Southeast AsianDinner · food only

Make Chin Chin a lively CBD meal during your Melbourne stay. The Flinders Lane restaurant suits a table that wants to share dishes and make dinner part of the evening’s conversation. Choose it for the energy of a busy dining room and a meal together, allowing enough time for everyone to return from the circuit and arrive at the same service.

The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner daily from 11:00, with walk-ins welcome alongside bookings. A non-race lunch makes the timing easier if you are exploring the CBD. After racing, a reservation gives the group a more useful meeting point than a plan to queue with no clear dining time.

Groups of six or more must take the Feed Me menu; larger groups of twenty-one or more should contact the events team. Agree the menu format, dietary requirements and expected spend before reserving. Sunday carries a surcharge. Check the exact cancellation conditions and seating length in your confirmation, and leave room for the journey back to your hotel after a long circuit day.

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02 / The essentials

Chin Chin: visit essentials

  1. 01

    Southeast Asian

  2. 02

    CBD

  3. 03

    Allow around 2 hours; confirm your seating length

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Choose a CBD lunch on a city day or an evening booking after everyone has cleared the circuit. Build in time for a hotel stop if needed.

Menu & spending

Estimated A$55–90 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.

Menu or meal allowance
Estimated A$55–90 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.
Additional charges
10% on Sundays. Confirm the current Feed Me price, drinks and other applicable fees before reserving.

Check the menu and complete cost for your chosen date.

View menus & restaurant information

Choose your service

Lunch and dinner daily from 11:00; confirm the final kitchen time and your seating length.

Allow around 2 hours; confirm your seating length

Choose a CBD lunch on a city day or an evening booking after everyone has cleared the circuit. Build in time for a hotel stop if needed.

Arrival & access

Arrive at 125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Follow the reservation instructions for the main dining room; confirm any separate event space before travelling.

125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact Chin Chin before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.

Get directions

Reserve your table

Book through the official Melbourne page. Groups of six or more must choose Feed Me; groups of twenty-one or more should enquire with the events team.

Tell the restaurant about allergies and dietary needs before booking, especially when the group must share the Feed Me menu.

Check the cancellation deadline, card guarantee and group reductions in your selected booking before confirming.

Book with Chin Chin

Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your guest count or arrival time changes.

Accessibility

Contact Chin Chin before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.

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05 / Good to know

Chin Chin: frequently asked questions

01When does this fit a Grand Prix week?

Choose a CBD lunch on a city day or an evening booking after everyone has cleared the circuit. Build in time for a hotel stop if needed.

02What should I budget?

Estimated A$55–90 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total. 10% on Sundays. Confirm the current Feed Me price, drinks and other applicable fees before reserving.

03What should I confirm before booking?

Tell the restaurant about allergies and dietary needs before booking, especially when the group must share the Feed Me menu. Contact Chin Chin before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.

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