Located at the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, Shark Fin House is no doubt the best Chinese Restaurant in Melbourne. Opened in 1989, Shark Fin House serves exquisite and authentic Cantonese cuisine; with an emphasis on live seafood straight form the water tanks filled with lobsters, crabs and abalones. Come in and indulge in our specialized Steam Boat with Tasmanian Green Lip Abalone. Our restaurant is also known for its famous daily Yum Cha. Here one can enjoy a mouth-watering selection of dim sim specialties as well as enjoying an elegant interior and fast service, making it an ideal location for business lunches. We are fully licensed and have an excellent selection of local and imported wines at competitive prices. It would be hard to go beyond Shark Fin House for a more memorable dining experience.

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The original “Shark Fin Restaurant” which was established in 1980 and located at the top end of Little Bourke Street. With lunchtime Yum Cha, a takeaway dim sim service, and extensive a La Carte, set menus as well as serving late night supper, our multi award-winning restaurant has a reputation for serving some of the finest Cantonese food in Town at affordable prices. Service is impeccable with the attentive staff having excellent manners and knowledge of the restaurant's menu items. There are also some excellent bars, cafes and theatres nearby. Shark Fin Inn is opened till 1.30 am daily.

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After the success in the city, the group has decided to open a suburban restaurant, which is located right opposite to the busy Parkmore Shopping Centre. Opening in 1985, Shark Fin Kesyborough offers Yum Cha, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. They serve outstanding Chinese cuisine and the menu’s emphasis is on daily fresh seafood. The dinning area is spacious with a seating capacity of 320, which is one of the largest in the area. It especially caters for special functions such as wedding receptions and birthday parties.

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