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Chiki Chiki

Shop 2/187 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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Shop 2/187 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9602 1679
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chiki Chiki

A speedy Melbourne CBD cafeteria serving hot, springy udon and beef donburi at genuine budget prices. Pick a base bowl at the counter, load up on freshly fried karaage or potato croquettes, and head straight for the complimentary condiment bar—heaping on crisp tempura flakes, wakame seaweed, and tangy pickled ginger without extra charge.

  • Assembly-Line Ordering: Build your tray cafeteria-style with hot bases and individual fried add-ons like karaage chicken and prawn tempura.
  • Free Toppings Bar: Unlimited complimentary counter additions including wakame seaweed, spring onions, crunchy tempura bits, and pickles.
  • Fast Budget Bowls: Fast counter turnaround and generous bowl sizes designed for quick, comforting solo lunches and student budgets.
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What's On at Chiki Chiki

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose Chiki Chiki

Fast counter-built noodle bowls, customizable fried sides, and unlimited toppings in Melbourne CBD.

  • Rapid Counter Assembly

    Patrons order their base bowl at the counter and receive it hot in minutes, designed for high-turnover dining or takeaway.

    they put it together within the spand of minutes

    Triple D

  • Efficient Order-and-Go Dining

    The self-service setup allows CBD workers and solo diners to grab a hearty meal quickly without waiting for table service.

    no-frills, self-service, quick meal kind of place: order, eat, and go

    Leh Ping

  • High-Protein CBD Fuel

    Generous portions of udon and donburi provide budget-friendly warmth and protein right in central Melbourne.

    Bowls of rice with heaps of meat for protein.

    thu nguyen

  • Morning Warmth on Cold Days

    Early morning openings and piping-hot noodle bowls offer comforting warmth on chilly Melbourne mornings.

    It’s been getting colder lately, so having a warm bowl of udon in the morning really made my day.

    Meng-Hsuan Lin

  • Unlimited Condiment Customization

    A dedicated topping counter lets diners pile on spring onions, wakame seaweed, tempura crisp bits, and pickled ginger at no extra cost.

    unlimited self-service counter for spring onion, tempura crisp bits, pickles, and wakame toppings

    Leh Ping

  • Personalized Fried Side Trays

    Guests customize their tray with self-selected hot fried Japanese snacks like tempura, croquettes, and karaage.

    After picking a main meal, you get to choose some side dishes, which are the Japanese fried snacks!

    Anson Wing

Hearty Japanese rice bowls and curries prepared fast

  • Beef Don

    The price is affordable (honestly, even cheap for what you get) with generous portions and really good flavor.

    Nam Phương

  • Katsu Curry

    Really good curry! I had the katsu but I tried my partners karaage and it was even better.

    Jessica De Beaux

  • Teriyaki Chicken Don

    I got the teriyaki chicken on rice and the medium size hit the spot perfectly.

    George

  • Beef Curry

    My beef curry taste so good!

    eunike mantiri

Other favorites

Crisp fried sides and snacks to complement your meal

  • Karaage

    the karaage, katsu and tempura prawn are all absolute perfection and very generously portioned; great value for money

    Josh Tusjak

  • Tempura Prawn

    the karaage, katsu and tempura prawn are all absolute perfection and very generously portioned; great value for money

    Josh Tusjak

  • Potato Croquette

    After picking a main meal, you get to choose some side dishes, which are the Japanese fried snacks!

    Anson Wing

  • Crab Croquettes

    Usually not a fan of this in general but this is exceptional as it is creamy and smooth.

    Janina Wanderlust (janina_wanderlust)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ordering process work?

Order your main noodle or rice bowl at the window by its menu code, slide along to pick fried sides like karaage or tempura, pay at the counter, and then customize your bowl at the free condiment bar with spring onions, wakame seaweed, and tempura flakes. Remember to return your own tray when finished.

Is there space to sit down and dine in?

Indoor seating is limited and cozy, making it best suited for solo diners and fast meals rather than lingering group chats. Outdoor seating is available as well, and takeaway is a convenient alternative during busy peak lunch periods.

How generous are the portion sizes?

Bowls come in generous sizes—with medium or large options offering plenty of food—and you can build a more substantial meal by adding individual fried snacks and topping up freely from the condiment station.

What are the opening hours?

Chiki Chiki opens in the morning around 10:30 AM and stays open late, operating until 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and extending until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.

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