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Spice Temple

8 Whiteman Street | Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
03 8679 1888
Ranked #36 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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australia
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Went with friends for Yum Cha and we were wowed. The pork hock with floss was a dissapointment because we only ordered one serve we should have had one each! The only dish we wouldn't order again was the sliders sounded good but was a dissapointment. All other dishes were really good. Then came the Egg Tarts! I am not... More

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See 8 more reviews by realitychick for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Everything was good - great service, great food. We found upstairs felt a little more airy and spacious than downstairs where a low ceiling prevails. We like spicy food and found the staff to be a little conservative in terms of recomending dishes - the super hot ones that came with warnings were nicely balanced and not as hot as... More

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Warriewood NSW
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My second visit to the Spice Temple and was not disappointed! The lighting in the room ensures your privacy.... even if you are sitting at a table for 2 right next to another... it is like you are in your own space. Our waitress was so friendly and really made an effort to explain the options and her favourites. We... More

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Noumea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I went to try the abalones which were listed in the menu outside. But once installed in the restaurant they gave a menu without the abalone. I asked if they could do it especially for me. THEY DID! Good people. The abalone were good also, although they were too salted... Anyway, THANKS More

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Melbourne
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Having been here for dinner and sat in the atmospheric dimly lit bar downstairs, we had yum cha upstairs, again atmospherically stunning. The decor and service is magnificent. Starting with a chicken "slider" which is a steamed bun which was 11 out of 10. I could have had a lunch of this dish only. Poached chicken and chilli inside the... More

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See 22 more reviews by ExoticLulu for Melbourne
Queensland, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The food was AMAZING! We went for the $69pp banquet for the table and the selection and amount of food was fantastic (and we were a table of 6 guys, one female, and we had leftovers!). Just be aware the restaurant name says it all - spice - there's a lot of super hot, burn your tongue off spices in... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
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Dim lighting, excellent service and the best eggplant dish. Amazing cocktails. Great night out. More

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Sydney
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is asian style cuisine like I've never had before. The food was absolutely beautiful coupled with unreal service. The ladies who served us were absolutely fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. We loved it that much our group went back the following night! More

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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
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Yum cha on a Monday 23/4 was brilliant, something for everyone. Not only different to the normal the service was excellent. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
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Dimly lit, it's quirky that we came in then being sent downstairs to the dining area, the space are dimly lit, enough to give your food the limelight, though reading the menu somehow a struggle. You will always look more dramatic and softly glow as a result, inspiring modern take on oriental design. Food! Tasty. I would call it Asian... More

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