Restaurant
Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant Melbourne
47 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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47 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Longtime banquet devotees head straight to this Little Bourke Street stalwart when an occasion calls for serious Cantonese feasting. Forget stripped-down dining rooms. The draw here is attentive, high-touch floor service—steaming towels on arrival, plates replaced between courses, and teacups that never sit empty. The kitchen coaxes intense wok hei into jumbo prawns and scallops, while lamb cutlets hold court alongside crisp Peking duck carved tableside into warm pancakes, followed by tender tea-smoked duck.
- Tableside Peking duck: Carved tableside and rolled into thin pancakes, paired alongside rich tea-smoked duck.
- Old-school banquet spreads: Multi-course spreads feature wok-tossed jumbo prawns, scallops, and lamb cutlets built for large parties.
- Formal service rituals: Staff keep teacups filled, swap plates between courses, and supply hot towels throughout the meal.
- Bustling Chinatown atmosphere: A loud, high-tempo room that suits group celebrations and long Friday lunches.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Bamboo House
From benchmark Peking duck to attentive white-tablecloth service, reserve your table for Little Bourke Street’s definitive feast.
Abundant Sharing Banquets
Multi-course set menus bring together generous spreads of succulent lamb chops, jumbo prawns, and Cantonese delicacies built for table sharing.
From beautiful scallops, delicious peking duck, yummy dumplings, succulent lamb chops and fat, juicy prawns, there was more than enough food.
Karen Edwards Polished Corporate Gatherings
Paced multi-course services and structured dining rooms offer reliable coordination for corporate hosting and professional functions.
The banquet offers great value, especially for business dinners.
Anderson Charlie Tableside Peking Duck Carving
Whole roasted ducks arrive directly at your dining station to be carved, folded, and served classic-style with gossamer pancakes.
it was prepared table side and presented in the perfect manner.
Steve Grant Heritage Poultry Mastery
Specialized kitchen mastery delivers heritage standards including tender tea-smoked duck and delicate poultry execution.
Both the tea-smoked duck and Peking duck are mouthwateringly delicious
Cas Chu Confidence with Demanding Groups
Floor staff cater attentively to large parties and formal seatings, delivering swift coordination and attentive oversight.
We were a large demanding group and the manager and staff there went above and beyond to look after us.
Rachel Smith Old-School Floor Etiquette
Traditional white-tablecloth hospitality ensures continuous teapot refills and fresh plate replacements throughout the meal.
the kind where they change your plate after every dish.
Edwar Kartio
Most popular items
Time-honoured Cantonese and Pekingese fixtures celebrated across decades of banquets—reserve your table to secure your feast.
Peking Duck
The Peking duck is a crowd favourite and is as good as it's ever been here.
Victor Tran Beef Pot Sticker Dumplings
especially the beef pot sticker dumplings, which were quite possibly the greatest thing I've ever eaten at any Chinese restaurant....ever.
Leigh Johnson Scallops
From beautiful scallops, delicious peking duck, yummy dumplings, succulent lamb chops and fat, juicy prawns, there was more than enough food.
Karen Edwards Jumbo Prawns
The food was amazing—scallops, Peking duck, jumbo prawns, hot towels and mints were the highlights.
Sharon Van der Wal
Other favorites
Complementary dishes, regional specialties, and beverage pairings that enhance the dining experience.
Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce
The eggplant in black bean sauce was completely different to any black bean style we’ve had before and now I’m sad that I can’t go back to other ones as this was just so much better.
Steve Grant Fluffy Egg White Dish
The fluffy egg white dish is, without a doubt, the best in Melbourne.
Cas Chu Lobster Omelette
The lobster omelette is a must to try.
Priscillia Wine Selection
Plus, the perfect wine selection complemented everything beautifully.
Sharon Van der Wal
Beyond the menu
Heritage floor service rituals that elevate banquet dining on Little Bourke Street—reserve your table for the classic feast.
Tableside Peking Duck Carving
Signatures are elevated through traditional dining room presentation, where the duck is "prepared table side and presented in the perfect manner."
Course-by-Course Plate Changes
Waitstaff uphold classic formal banquet pacing, making sure "they change your plate after every dish" so each course remains untainted.
Traditional Hot Towels and Mints
Old-school Cantonese hospitality rituals remain intact throughout the meal, where warm "hot towels and mints were the highlights."
Vigilant Hot Tea Service
Table service is constant and proactive, with servers ensuring "tea was never left unattended" and cups remain filled.
Before you head over
Practical planning advice for dining at Bamboo House
Reserve well ahead for peak services
The dining room fills rapidly across weekday and weekend services alike. Secure a reservation well ahead of time, particularly when coordinating group banquets or milestone events.
Account for lively acoustics
The dining room carries high ambient energy and loud acoustics, meaning you may need to raise your voice during peak dinner services.
Pace signature dishes and banquets
Showpiece centerpieces like whole lobster and multi-course banquets come in generous servings. Balance rich starters like Peking duck carefully to avoid over-ordering.
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