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Casa Chino

Shop 1/212-214 Albion St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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Shop 1/212-214 Albion St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 1300 205 253
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Casa Chino

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.
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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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of food does Casa Chino serve?

Casa Chino serves Peruvian-Chinese Chifa fusion, featuring dishes such as kingfish ceviche, siu mai dumplings, bao buns, octopus skewers, and lomo saltado alongside signature pisco cocktails.

Are set or sharing menus available?

Yes, the restaurant features multi-course sharing menus starting from around $55–$59 per person, designed for tables to sample a wide variety of courses together.

Is outdoor courtyard seating available?

Yes, there is a covered outdoor back garden courtyard available for dining alongside indoor seating.

What are Casa Chino's operating hours and when is live music featured?

Casa Chino is open Wednesday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Note that live music is a regular feature on Saturday nights.

Is Casa Chino family-friendly for dining with young children?

Casa Chino offers highchairs and a dedicated kids' menu for families visiting with young children.

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