Restaurant
Chiki Chiki
Shop 2/187 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Chiki Chiki
Shop 2/187 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout 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.
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
Most popular items
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)
Before you head over
Practical tips on cafeteria ordering, seating turnover, and self-service etiquette
Plan around peak lunch seating
Seating inside is compact and fills fast during peak midday hours. Plan to eat swiftly or opt for takeaway if you are visiting in a group, as the setup suits quick turnovers rather than extended sit-downs.
Follow the cafeteria-style flow
Place your noodle or rice order using its alphanumeric code at the front counter, pick up hot fried sides along the tray line, pay, and then customize your bowl at the free condiment counter with wakame, tempura flakes, and spring onions.
Bus your tray after eating
The dining room runs as a self-service space where patrons collect their own cutlery and water, and are expected to clear and return trays to designated racks after finishing.
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