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Casa Chino
Shop 1/212-214 Albion St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
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Shop 1/212-214 Albion St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
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Casa Chino brings Peruvian-Chinese Chifa cooking and lively Brunswick nights together under one roof. Tucked along Albion Street, the dining room hums with conversation over shared plates, sharp pisco sours, and weekend live sets. Diners often head straight for the leafy back courtyard for dim sum lunches or settle inside for generous group sharing menus. The kitchen hits its stride with tender, smoky octopus skewers, crisp prawn toast, and citrus-bright kingfish ceviche, finishing simply with slices of house guava cheesecake.
- Chifa Fusion Menus: Peruvian-Cantonese sharing plates pairing citrus-cured kingfish ceviche and charred octopus skewers with classic pisco sours.
- Weekend Live Music: Saturday dinner service features a live band playing jazz, funk, and tableside guest requests.
- Garden Courtyard: A sheltered outdoor courtyard setting suited for relaxed daytime dim sum and evening drinks.
What's On at Casa Chino
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Casa Chino
Explore why diners choose Casa Chino for vibrant Saturday live music, hearty Chifa sharing banquets, and leafy courtyard dining.
Live Dinner Performances
Saturday evening services feature live musicians performing funk, jazz, and guest requests that elevate a casual dinner into an engaging, full-evening experience.
Live music kicks in and slowly fills the room, and before you know it, dinner turns into a full Saturday night vibe.
this.is_melbourne Interactive Concert Atmosphere
Talented visiting musicians take diner requests at the tables, turning routine weekend dining into an intimate, personalized concert.
We went out for a dinner but ended up having a personalised concert as a bonus.
Ekaterina Di Luca Generous Set Sharing Platters
Curated multi-dish sharing menus allow parties to explore diverse Chinese-Peruvian fusion plates with substantial portion sizes at accessible price points.
We both had the sharing platter menu and the quality and taste of the food was outstanding and the portions were extremely generous and good value.
Barry Smith Extensive Menu Variety
The sharing banquet simplifies group decisions by combining varied courses from ceviche to hot dishes, tailored flexibly to party preferences.
The portion sizes of the sharing menu, as well as the variation of dishes within it, were extremely impressive - especially for the price!
Enise Tatlidil Relaxed Garden Courtyard
A secluded rear outdoor garden courtyard provides a calm, relaxed environment for daytime lunches, cocktails, and shared plates away from street noise.
the courtyard area was a perfect spot for a chilled meal and the staff were welcoming and friendly.
Mr Odin All-Weather Covered Outdoor Space
Covered outdoor dining spaces offer flexible all-weather seating suited for casual afternoon drinks and relaxed family meals.
Atmosphere was really nice, we sat in the covered outdoors area in the back.
Duncan
Most popular items
Top Chifa fusion dishes celebrating Cantonese and Peruvian flavors
Kingfish Ceviche
The absolute standout of the night was the kingfish ceviche. This dish was nothing short of incredible!!
Serkan Cetin Octopus Skewer
The octopus skewer was hands down the highlight for me...tender, smoky and well seasoned.
Tesspresso Melbourne Sweet and Sour Chicken
The sweet and sour chicken was another winner. It had incredible flavour and was a refreshing take on a classic dish.
Serkan Cetin Chicken and Pork Siu Mai
The Chicken and Pork Siu Mai were the absolute highlights.
CB
Other favorites
Standout desserts and house-crafted cocktails to round out your visit
Guava Cheesecake
the guava cheesecake is an absolute must-try!
Monica Echeverria Pisco Sour
very fine pisco sours
Tony Dimasi Painkiller
I also tried the Painkiller cocktail, which was absolutely delicious.
Dhanodh Ranathunga Purple Haze
Definitely get yourself a purple haze off the cocktail list
Mr Odin
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful operational touches and interactive hospitality that enhance dining at Casa Chino
Live Band Taking Table Requests
During Saturday night dinner service, the live band invites guest song requests and interacts directly with tables, turning dinner into a personalised performance.
Bespoke Sharing Menu Customisation
Waitstaff actively guide groups through the multi-course sharing menu, customising course selections and accommodating table needs on the spot.
Family-Ready Dining Setup
Family daytime bookings are met with highchairs and dedicated kids menus ready to go upon arrival.
No-Prompt Payment Experience
Transparent bill settlement skips machine tipping prompts, leaving guests with a refreshing, pressure-free checkout.
Before you head over
Practical guidance for planning bookings, dining formats, and seating at Casa Chino.
Plan for Saturday Live Music
Book for Saturday evening dinner if you want live band music playing jazz, funk, and taking guest requests right from your table.
Opt for the Sharing Set Menu
For group dining, choose the multi-course sharing menu to explore diverse Chifa dishes with generous portion sizes at a transparent per-person price.
Secure an Outdoor Courtyard Table
Request a table in the rear outdoor garden courtyard for a relaxed lunch or open-air dinner, where highchairs and children's menus are readily available.
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