Chin Chin

Top choice in Melbourne


Insanely popular, bustling Chin Chin serves Southeast Asian hawker-style food with big flavours, designed to share. It's housed in a glammed-up warehouse that's all marble, white tiles and neon. Arrive on the dot at 11am or 5pm to avoid queues, otherwise kill some time at Go Go Bar downstairs until there's space. No bookings.


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