Traditional Chinese cuisine done well.

The kitchen's known for its classically Shanghainese dumpling lineup, all handmade in-house daily.

An opulent Cantonese eatery inside St Kilda's new-look Espy.

Home to one of the best beef noodle soups in town.

A Chinatown canteen with touch-screen ordering and top-notch dumplings.

Try and leave room for dessert at this inner west yum cha joint.

One of our very favourite Chinatown haunts that's a must for xiaolongbao lovers.

A modern Chinese diner from the Hanoi Hannah crew, housed in a two-level, heritage-listed art deco building.

The former Dracula's site is now home to an international sichuan hot pot chain.

Dumpling magic from the ultimate dumpling masters.

Expect live bands, DJs and nine different different soup bases — including one with 130 different herbs and spices.

Neil Perry explores regional Chinese fare at this fiery eatery.

The Chapel Street restaurant is pairing underground 80s disco energy with contemporary Chinese eats, playful cocktails and karaoke.

Authentic Chinese fare hidden away from the hubbub of Chapel Street.

Simon says: try the peking duck.

A traditional Chinese ambience for your next dine-in experience.

Your seafood will be plucked right from the huge tanks hidden out back — making for a mighty fresh fish feast.

A long-standing Chinatown institution, where the frills are minimal, the Cantonese eats are generous and the dinner service kicks on till the wee hours.

Xiao long bao steals the show at this Shanghainese dumpling restaurant — especially the luxe black truffle variety.

Home to some of the best yum cha in Melbourne.

This Glen Waverley spot is a DIY malatang and beer match made in heaven.

You'll find popcorn chicken and umeshu spritzes at this sleek Lygon Street spot.

An easy dinner choice that won't disappoint.

Elegance and attention to detail at one of Melbourne's oldest Chinese restaurants.

This Toorak Road Chinese restaurant is anything but dainty.