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Shark Fin Inn

50 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
(03) 9662 2681
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Ranked #180 of 2,426 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 29 AUD
Cuisines: Chinese
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

To be honest I don't go very often to chinese restaurants and I don't know what to order and I always feel a bit lost. Anyways my mom was feeling like eating duck so as per recomendation we went there. I've heard the yum cha is quite good but I found dinner to be ok.Nothing special but nothing disappoiting just... More

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Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We were told about this restaurant by friend's and were not disappointed. The food was very good and we were impressed by the service. It's big and busy and reasonably priced. Worth a visit. More

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See 3 more reviews by kaz747 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My chinese relations were nt impressed. Over rated by many. Staff were not friendlt as they were TOO busy. always wait wait wait. Not going back More

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Albury, Australia
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We went for Yum Cha April 2012, we love Yum Cha and hadn't tried this restaurant... It's pretty hard to find a bad one in the area as the chefs are amazing!! The manager was awesome, such a friendly fellow always laughing! The staff were very attentive and the food was fab... Will certainly be returning! It was loud and... More

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See 6 more reviews by tinabopped for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Been the the Shark Fin, Keysborough many times. Yum Cha is always fantastic (you must book) with a huge variety of delicious food at very reasonable prices. BYO too which makes it very affordable. Great for couples or a large group, children love it and are made welcome. We have been there for Chinese New Year which is a really... More

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See 5 more reviews by KayM123 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Just another large asian restaurant. Nothing special really quite acceptable. More

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See 26 more reviews by tubbybubby for Melbourne
Warrnambool, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

They were able to accomodate a late booking (12pm that day for 5:30pm) of 25 or so people which was great. We sat upstairs next to the kitchen doorway, but that wasn't so bad. It was very warm and we all felt a bit sweaty. We were not expecting so many courses, but the food was interesting and lovely. Not... More

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Melbourne Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I don't know... but there's a good chance! Especially good if you like seafood options in your yum cha. We had a group of 13 family members (including several big eaters and several growing teenage boys!). Our bill worked out around $20-25pp and everyone was more than satisfied. Tables were a little crowded and atmosphere a touch noisy - but... More

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See 16 more reviews by msjude3578 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Went here for lunch during the weekday and the bill came up to way less than I expected. The prices for the yum cha are reasonable. The egg tart is yummy! I would recommended if you want to have yum cha. And also ask the waiter for vegetarian yum cha if you do not eat pork. More

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Melbourne
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

One of the better Yum Cha venues and also BYO. Bookings essential for Sunday lunch. More

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