Chin Chin

Chin Chin is definitely a favourite of mine. I enjoy the "Feed Me" meals which let you have a sample of a number of menu items. As well as dessert. Cocktails are great as well from here

This place has to be a favourite. Delicious meals using fresh herbs and ingredients and amazing cocktails to match. Definitely a great place to go!

I am sure the food is delicious but I would not know..every time I have tried to get in here there has been over an hour wait, a bit ridiculous for a place that does not take bookings!!!

I have been to Chin Chin a number of times now and have never been disappointed. Service is fun and friendly and also very attentive. I recommend the 'Feed Me' set as you can try a bit if everything and you won't leave hungry! :-)

Love Chin Chin. You have to wait for a table but the service is fantastic and food is so good. Never disappointed.

Service was quick and super friendly. Food was delicious. Very busy. Went there on a Wednesday lunchtime and we were lucky to get a table.

Yes, it's busy. Yes, it's crowded and noisy but it's worth it. The food here is fresh and authentic and really tasty. Standout dishes for us were Crab & Pork Cakes and the Crispy Barramundi & Green Apple Salad.

Approximate cost: $35

I am still not sure why people actually line up for an hour at this place. I waited for 45 minutes for seats at the bar and had really high expectations. I was left slightly disappointed because I found the dishes were not as amazing as I expected. The only dish that was really really good was the King Fish sashimi but I don't think I would line up an hour for that. All other dishes were just alright.

Great fusion food, however was very busy and crowded so we were only able to get bar seats. Furthermore it was very difficult to hold a conversation due to the noise. Despite this, would still highly recommend.

The best resturant ever. Love it and highly recomemded. Specials are always new and food is yummy. Love this place

Approximate cost: $50

Tried the Chin Chin Pork Roll Ups and it tasted so good. The pork was seasoned to the right amount and was not too tough. Really nice fine Asian dining.

Asian fusion, street food frenzy! got to get here early to get a table otherwise you're looking at a long wait! Food is amazing, so different & delicious. Worth a try at least once even if battling the crowd!

good variety to choose from, always full of customers and needing to wait for a seating. very delicious

The food is very good and so is the service! The meals are delicious and it didn't take too long for the food to come. Worth going again!

delicious food. however it is not authentic Thai food and more modified. great people and there is also a huge bar

I love Chin Chin, they serve a lovely range of Asian fusion dishes. They get so busy to the point that you have to get there early to get a table.

I love the variety at Chin Chin but it is often super busy as everyone loves it. Prices are good

I love chin chin! First the food is outstanding (heaps of variety for everyone). Service is always great, waiters are so helpful and they explain the menu and the featured dishes really well ( Matt is one of my favorite), food comes out so quickly and the atmosphere of the place is just wonderful. You do often have to wait a while for a table if you have not booked, but they have the lovely go go bar downstairs where you can have a drink during your wait.

These guys know what they're doing - I rang and tried to book and was told you have to turn up and take pot luck and get there early as the queue will be out the door. So we were a bit worried as we couldn't get there early but we got there about 8pm and the others in our party had already been taken downstairs by a really friendly waiter who made us feel like he'd been waiting for our arrival and knew immediately who we were!

We ordered and the food came so promptly we almost thought they'd made a mistake. It was ridiculously reasonably priced too. Very loud but not their fault - it's the curse of being so popular!! We love love loved it.

Approximate cost: $40

Chin Chin is a cool, modern restaurant serving up Thai fusion cuisine. The dishes are designed to be shared, they are full of flavour and originality. It is incredibly busy, so I recommend getting there early for a table as they only accept bookings for groups over ten people. The customer service was pretty good and the staff knew the details of each dish well. Worth checking out when in Melbourne!

Amazing food and service - will definitely return with the hubby and kids. We got a text when our table was ready and the food was to die for. Asian fusion dishes were so flavoursome and the staff were hilarious. Definitely worth the wait and worth the travel to the city!

If you're seeking Thai Fusion with fusion enough to give your tastebuds a spark, this is the place to go.

We booked a table of 12 persons (they have one table you can book each night) and paid a flat rate of $66 per head. To some this might seem a bit steep, however they pick the highlights of the night based on what's on offer and they make sure that you don't need to visit your local Mc Donald's or souvlaki hut on the way home.

I've been twice now with a table of twelve and under this method, there's no waiting, just walk straight in - especially on a Saturday night.

The dishes on each night were different, although we did order some repeat offenders due to the popularity of the dishes from the first visit.

Some of the dishes guest most liked included
- kingfish with lime sashimi
- wagyu beef pad see yeu
- rendang beef
- wild barramundi in banana leaf
- crab cakes

At each sitting we went through about 12 courses and found all of them had a slight twist (in a tasty way!) on traditional Thai or neighboring countries dishes.

Service as many have experienced was a bit hit and miss, on the first night we had our waitress constantly come back to make sure everything was okay, on the second visit, we found that our waiter disappeared and only came round when our dishes were to be delivered. The way around this was to just flag someone else down and have them attend to us!

Overall whilst the service is average to good, we found the food of a high quality and well balanced for fusing the best of east meets west, or South East Asian meets Aussie flavors head on.

Recommended provided you don't mind the $66 rate, which is actually good value considering all the dishes we received. If you've been before, the best way is to speak to your waiter and ask them about dishes you would like to try and they can help you mix and match depending on your guest's likes and dislikes.

Approximate cost: $66

Food was good not to die for, but I don't appreciate being seen by a waiter when I have my hand up wanting to order and he walks away. Not sure why people wait for an hour to eat here. But in my opinion it's not worth the wait.

Took the missus out for dinner at Chin Chin, it was recommended by a friend who said it was really good.

Firstly the staff are by far one of the friendly bunches i have come across in a restaurant. And the range of dishes on the menu was amazing! Food was on the table within 20 minutes of ordering and the quality of the food was perfect.

Highly Recommend!

Approximate cost: $18

We had a great experience at Chin Chin. Everything was made so easy by the great staff.

We were told there was quite a long wait (1 - 1.5 hours) but we were able to leave our mobile phone number and go downstairs to the bar while we waited for them to text us that our table was ready. EASY

The bar wasn't just a sit and wait for your table room. It was a great spot to kick back, relax have a few drinks and a chat (and even some finger food) while we waited. It made the wait fly by. Once again, the staff in the downstairs bar were excellent. They found a couch for us, provided table service and even suggested a beer we might like. They really took an interest in our group.

Once we were seated the food didn't take long at all and it was delicious. The service again was above and beyond by the staff, making great suggestions and explaining each dish as it came out to us. It's these small things that make a good experience into a great experience.

I would highly recommend Chin Chin to anyone looking for a fun night out in a bustling, fun exciting restaurant/bar. Keep in mind, you will need a few dollars to spend but it's worth every penny.

After a whole lotta talk about Chin Chins, my hubby and I finally decided to go for lunch last week. Out of our 2 entrees, one was outstanding (Green Beans) and the other was just okay (Corn Fritters). Of our mains, mine was brilliant (Yellow Curry) and hubby's was good, but a little on the sweet side (Beef Massaman). The roti bread was coked perfectly - was huge & well priced at $4. Overall, we were impressed - it was a good experience, but not the best. Nothing to knock our socks off, be definitely worth going to if you're in Flinders Lane and have a hankering for Thai/Indian! Read my full blog about our experience here: http://twobearsandafork.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/chin-chin-melbourne-cbd.html

Approximate cost: $25

Decided to give Chin Chin a go when I visited Melbourne with my family and we arrived early for lunch around 11ish and there were no queue!! Yay..

We were seated by friendly staff by the window near the entrance. Love the menu and the atmosphere but I think it would have been a lot better if it was crowded and after work, buzzing with the crown.

What we ordered, the kingfish sashimi with basil, lime etc it was so refreshing and fresh with a hint of coconut. It was absolute delish! Caramelised pork belly, what can go wrong with this dish.

I wish I could go back there, maybe when I visit Melbourne again one day :)

Definitely highly recommend Chin Chin!

Our absolute favorite restaurant in Melbourne. Super funky atmosphere and service. Always full of a very hip crowd.

You can't book, which is a pain. If you go during peak hours such as Friday or Saturday night you will probably have to wait for about 1-2 hours, so we don't bother going on these nights anymore.

But the food is amazing. Evey single dish is delicious, and we've tried pretty much the entire menu of the last few years.

Approximate cost: $80.00

Chin Chin is a bistro serving thai fusion to those that live and work in upper Collins St. The dishes which they serve and ingredients used are faultless. However, this alone is not enough to make it worth returning to, as a result of all the other baggage that accompanies the experience.
1. Getting a table means making a booking and having everyone arrive on time to order within 15mins. Otherwise you can expect to queue for at least 20mins
2. The noise and acoustics. Some people would say authentic and vibrant atmosphere. Unfortunately, vibrancy is more in volume levels than vibrant energy
3. Bland menu. The food is good, good quality ingredients are used. But the menu is boring and servings are tiny. This is not an ultimate sin, but comparatively this makes other places like Cookie more desirable.
4. Service and surroundings not befitting the 'bistro' bracket. If wanted to have fusion thai in a bistro setting, i'd go to Gingerboy for a nicer setting, better service, un-rushed atmosphere and all round more pleasant experience for roughly the same credit card bill.

Came to Chin Chin on a visit to Melbourne with a friend. It was packed to the rim even at 11pm when we arrived. Food was fresh and good quality. Food was served up quickly too. Menu had good variety to suit most tastebuds. If all else fails, there is a "Feed Me" option for $66pp and Chin Chin will whip up a selection of their favourites.
Ordered the Papaya Salad - if you are into spicy, this will knock your socks off. Right balance of flavours but may be too spicy for most. The barbecue pork was delicious. Service was attentive despite the crowd.
Would definitely be back to try other dishes.