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小李哥大锅菜 Brother Lee Big Pot Dishes

331 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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331 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 494 132 280
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 小李哥大锅菜 Brother Lee Big Pot Dishes

Brother Lee serves comforting Northern-style big pot stews and street bites right on La Trobe Street with bottomless steamed rice. It functions much like a dependable campus canteen for hungry city workers and students lining up along the block. Stews and homestyle dishes simmer in full view behind the front counter, letting diners choose exactly what goes on the tray. Meat-packed roujiamo, tender cumin lamb, and braised pork with tofu anchor the menu at student-friendly prices. A communal condiment station allows anyone to customize bowls with house chili oil, raw garlic, and cilantro, backed by a quick cash discount at the register.

  • Unlimited Steamed Rice: Dine-in stews and mains come with free, bottomless bowls of steamed rice.
  • DIY Condiment Bar: Customize dishes freely with house chili oil, raw garlic, cilantro, and vinegar.
  • Visual Counter Ordering: Hearty home-cooked stews and braises displayed upfront so guests see portions before ordering.
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Why Diners Choose Brother Lee Big Pot Dishes

Hearty home-style cooking, complimentary rice, and custom seasoning right in Melbourne CBD.

  • Unlimited Steamed Rice With Every Meal

    Dine-in guests receive unlimited steamed rice alongside hearty stews and stir-fried mains, making every meal thoroughly filling.

    One of the best parts? Rice is free when you dine in.

    Sreerag Nampoothiri K

  • Customizable Self-Serve Condiment Station

    A dedicated self-serve bar features house chili oils, soy sauces, cilantro, and raw garlic to fine-tune your meal's heat and flavor.

    eat in infinite rice, with large selection of spices and chilli oils to have with your meal

    BruhBean

  • Fast Lunches for Busy Workdays

    Fast turnaround from kitchen to table allows time-crunched CBD workers and students to refuel quickly during short lunch breaks.

    Recommend for a quick lunch break for the hard city workers.

    Hunter Auckland

  • Convenient Post-Shift and Campus Refueling

    Positioned right in Melbourne's city center, it provides a generous, budget-friendly refuge directly following late lectures or work shifts.

    Definitely recommend for starving people after work/uni.

    Qi Feather·

  • Nostalgic Campus Canteen Comfort

    Comforting, unpretentious Chinese home cooking delivers familiar warmth and nostalgic flavors reminiscent of a university canteen.

    For international students, this place is like a go-to campus canteen, serving up hearty, home-style food at a great price.

    UL

  • Worry-Free Value and Abundance

    Substantial portion sizes and complimentary rice refills ensure diners feel completely satisfied without stressing over the bill.

    Only $10 and you get free rice refills with some dishes, so you’ll definitely leave full.

    Niki Val

Hearty, flavorful signature dishes paired with generous portions and free rice refills.

  • Beef Offal Hotpot

    If you’re looking for a solid, budget-friendly meal, Xiao Li Ge Da Guo Cai’s Beef Offal Hotpot is the way to go. The portions are huge, so you definitely won’t leave hungry.

    UL

  • Rougamo

    Enjoy speedy service, generous portions, great value and easy nearby parking, plus must-tries like tender seasoned-meat Rougamo in crispy fluffy buns

    T0M Hu

  • Cumin Lamb Stir Fry

    Got the cumin lamb stir fry which had tender pieces of lamb and really nice cumin flavour.

    Lily Zhou

  • Lamb Hot Pot

    The canteen's lamb hot pot is absolutely delightful! The meat is incredibly tender, falling off the bone, and the broth is rich and aromatic, packed with deep, savory flavors.

    Noah Huo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rice included and can you get refills?

Dine-in guests receive free unlimited steamed rice refills. For takeaway orders, rice is packed in a container with the meal or available for a small extra charge.

How does ordering work?

Dishes are displayed upfront at the counter where you place your order and pay before choosing a table. There is also a self-service station stocked with chili oil, sauces, and condiments.

When is the best time to visit to avoid queues or sold-out dishes?

Lines often form during peak lunch and dinner hours. Visiting during off-peak times helps avoid crowds, and popular signature stews frequently sell out early in the evening.

Do you get a discount for paying with cash?

Yes, customers who pay with cash receive a 5% discount, whereas credit card payments may carry a small processing surcharge.

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