Eating Chinese cuisine in Melbourne has primarily meant enjoying the delights from the southern part of this huge nation. Early immigration dating back to the gold rush era of the 1800's from of the Cantonese region of China limited our understanding of the diversity of this cuisine. But no more.......along with the well known stir-fry's of the Cantonese, Melbourne diners are increasingly being exposed to the bold, pungent and spicy Sichaun (or Szechuan) style and the hearty braises often featuring pickled ingredients from the cooler north. As the weather becomes crisper there is no better time to order dishes like braised pork and sweet potato noodles (pictured), skewered cumin and chilli lamb, dumplings or for the more daring - pig's ear! I also love the piquant shredded bean curd, cucumber and carrot salad (pictured). And at prices that allow for a bit of experimentation - order an extra dish just to try, it might just become one of your favorites.
Original Taste 930 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill
Dawan Restaurant 895C Canterbury Rd Box Hill
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