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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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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
Most popular items
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
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, payments, and self-service for a seamless meal
Visit during off-peak hours
Peak lunch and dinner periods frequently draw lines out the door, and signature big pot stews can sell out early in the evening. Arrive during off-peak hours or early in the dinner service to avoid waiting and ensure popular items are still in stock.
Order at the counter with cash
Inspect the home-style stew dishes at the front counter before ordering, and pay with cash if possible to receive a 5% discount, avoiding card processing surcharges.
Make use of the self-serve stations
Dine-in meals come with unlimited self-serve rice, water, and a condiment bar stocked with chili oil, raw garlic, and cilantro. Grab your bowl and customize dipping sauces before settling in.
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