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Flower Drum

An established Chinatown Cantonese restaurant, with à la carte dining, banquet menus and distinct early or late dinner sittings.

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CostCurrent tasting menu from A$175 per person · food only
Time to allowEarly dinner 18:00–19:30
PlaceChinatown, Melbourne CBD

01 / The experience

Make Cantonese dining a Melbourne occasion.

Flower Drum offers a different restaurant tradition from the Australian tasting-menu choices, with Cantonese cooking and a formal dining-room setting.

$$$CantoneseChineseDinner · food only

Flower Drum brings Cantonese dining to Market Lane in Melbourne’s Chinatown. Anthony Lui’s cooking and the restaurant’s long history make it an occasion to plan around, whether you choose dishes à la carte or reserve a multi-course dinner menu. Peking duck is part of its established repertoire; ask what is available on your date.

For parties of up to four, an early 18:00 dinner finishes at 19:30; the later sitting starts at 20:00. The late sitting gives you more time to return from Albert Park, while a lunch on a non-tennis day pairs naturally with a city afternoon. Sunday dinner is available, with an earlier closing time than the rest of the week.

The current Spring Tasting Menu costs A$175 per person for five courses; the Signature Banquet costs A$300 for six courses. These are different choices, with drinks extra. Book online within the restaurant’s 12-week window, or call for a date further ahead or within the next 24 hours. Wear smart business casual clothing and discuss dietary and access needs before reserving.

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02 / The essentials

Flower Drum: visit essentials

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    Cantonese dining in Chinatown

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    À la carte or multi-course dinner menus

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    Early or late sitting for up to four

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    Smart business casual dress

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30.

Menu & spending

Current five-course Spring Tasting Menu A$175 or six-course Signature Banquet A$300 per person, food only. Listed matching wines add A$80 per person. À la carte dishes, drinks and supplements cost separately; confirm the January menu and any extra charges.

Current Spring Tasting Menu
A$175 per person · five courses
Current Signature Banquet
A$300 per person · six courses
Listed matching wines
A$80 extra per person

Confirm your chosen date’s menu, drinks, surcharges and cancellation conditions before paying.

View the restaurant menu & information

Choose your service

Lunch Monday–Saturday 12:00–15:00. Dinner Monday–Saturday 18:00–23:00; Sunday closes at 22:30. Confirm Sunday arrival times.

Early dinner 18:00–19:30; later sitting from 20:00

Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30.

Arrival & access

Arrive at 17 Market Lane in Chinatown. Plan the trip from your hotel or venue exit to Market Lane, and call ahead for the correct entrance route and any assistance needed to reach the dining room.

17 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets.

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Reserve your table

Use the official booking page for dates within 12 weeks. Telephone for dates further ahead or within 24 hours. For parties of up to four, choose the early 18:00–19:30 sitting or a later table from 20:00.

Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before reserving a menu; confirm suitable dishes and kitchen cross-contact arrangements directly.

For six to fourteen guests, a card guarantee is required and cancellation or a date change needs 24 hours’ notice; late cancellation or no-show incurs A$50 per person. Confirm the terms for smaller parties or private dining; groups of fifteen or more must telephone.

Confirm children’s seating and menu options with the restaurant before booking.

Smart business casual; no shorts, thongs or sandals.

Book with Flower Drum

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

Accessibility

Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets.

Dress code

Smart business casual; no shorts, thongs or sandals.

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05 / Good to know

Flower Drum: frequently asked questions

01When does this fit a tournament visit?

Choose a non-tennis lunch or the later dinner sitting after tennis. Sunday dinner can mark the end of the Australian Open; confirm arrival and kitchen times because the restaurant closes at 22:30.

02What does the menu price include?

Current five-course Spring Tasting Menu A$175 or six-course Signature Banquet A$300 per person, food only. Listed matching wines add A$80 per person. À la carte dishes, drinks and supplements cost separately; confirm the January menu and any extra charges.

03What should I confirm before booking?

Tell the team about allergies and dietary requirements before reserving a menu; confirm suitable dishes and kitchen cross-contact arrangements directly. Call Flower Drum before booking to confirm the complete route from Market Lane to the dining room, lift or stair arrangements, table space and accessible toilets.