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The Red Emperor

Southbank Promenade, Melbourne, Victoria 3146, Australia
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Ranked #188 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Price range: 4 AUD - 9 AUD
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Melbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This is the best place you can get chinese for multiple reasons. The food is AWESOME, the crab and fish tanks at the front of the restaurant are really cool, it is literally a two minute walk until you're in the CBD and it overlooks the city. I would highly recommend it as it is simply spectacular.

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012 via mobile

Upon arrival we were rudely greeted and seated at the worst table in the restaurant. Waitress was rude and obnoxious when we asked if we could possibly be seated at a better table. She even put her hand to our face to say wait ok. Just plain rude and no smile. Thank goodness we were moved as so was our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

Fsntastic menu and a great wine list a delight every time

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Dinner Tuesday 27th dec, seated quickly, friendly staff, food comes very quickly, we had Peking duck, salt and pepper squid and special fried rice plus a bottle of wine $150 for two. The food was good western style Chinese and we where finished and out in an hour. Worth a visit

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

I love the Red Emperor have been there on a numerous occasions my mouth waters everytime i think of the place. THe food is just so well presented and tastes devine. Would highly recommended my family or friends to go there.

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See 6 more reviews by hides78 for Melbourne
Ulverstone, TAS
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011

My husband and I went to this restaurant while on our Anniversary weekend in Melbourne. The restaurant was buzzing with people. The service was good, maybe even a little bit too quick, but the food was brilliant and very well priced. The wine list was extensive and well priced also. We thoroughly enjoyed our night there and will go back... More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011

Had dinner here last night after a show at the Arts Centre. Good service and the meals were presented very well for each serving and there was no rush to eat and leave. As the restaurant filled up the noise got louder and it seemed to travel. We had a great table on the mezzanine level overlooking Melbourne all lit... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2011

Had an early dinner booking. Had heard lots about this restaurant but never been. Beautifully set tables in white linen, immaculately dressed staff, and excellent position overlooking Southbank and the Yarra River. The food was beautiful. Lovely flavours and superb presentation. The service was attentive (probably overly attentive) and we felt very rushed which was a shame as we had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011

We had a 22hr00 performance at the Arts centre to go to-and informed them of this on entering the restaurant. We couldn't have asked for better service-they were attentive to our requests. The food was very tasty-and the vegetarian selection was amazing. The salt and pepper tofu and san chau bao was to die for. We will definately return-and am... More

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2011

Very good Chinese food in a nice setting. The hot & spicy soup in particular was delicious.

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