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Cindy's Kitchen

2/520 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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2/520 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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+61 3 9328 7886
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cindy's Kitchen

North Melbourne regulars rely on this storefront for swift, honest Cantonese takeaway packed with true wok hei. The kitchen keeps raw ingredients right in front of the counter, turning out crisp-vegetable stir-fries and juicy pan-fried dumplings made fresh daily. Sweet and sour pork arrives with the sauce packed separately to preserve the crunch.

  • Sauce-separated crispness: Takeaway orders keep sweet and sour pork balls separate from the sauce to stay crisp in transit.
  • Ingredients on display: Raw produce and proteins are displayed openly along the counter where dishes are assembled.
  • Attentive neighborhood care: Diners praise the speed of the kitchen and hands-on service from Cindy herself.
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Why Choose Cindy's Kitchen

Why North Melbourne locals rely on Cindy's Kitchen for fresh wok classics and heartfelt hospitality

  • Crisp-Preserving Delivery Packaging

    Takeaway orders are packed with care, separating fried pork balls from sauce to ensure food arrives crisp, hot, and fresh.

    They will pack the pork balls separately for you, so they remain crispy on arrival.

    Chris Kear

  • Fresh & Balanced Comfort Meals

    Generous portions of classic wok stir-fries loaded with crisp vegetables offer a satisfying, balanced meal on busy days.

    Their mains e.g. black bean beef have plenty of vegetables so feel like a healthier or more balanced takeaway option.

    Amy Lee

  • Attentive Neighborhood Hospitality

    Cindy and her team offer genuine, hands-on attention, going out of their way to hand-deliver orders to waiting cars.

    Takeaway was walked out to the car by Cindy herself..

    Hotel Spencer

  • Dedicated Hands-On Care

    The owner personally steps in to ensure every guest is taken care of, delivering orders directly if any issue arises.

    once i rang them they went out of their way and the owner delivered it to us herself.

    Sherrilee Barbary

  • Openly Displayed Fresh Ingredients

    Raw culinary ingredients are kept fresh and on display for diners, showcasing quality preparation and succulent flavours.

    All ingredients are fresh and on display.

    Megan Gwenyth Clarke

  • Juicy Pan-Fried Dumplings

    Handcrafted pan-fried pork and beef dumplings are cooked to order, delivering a perfectly crisp sear and juicy filling.

    The pork pan fried dumplings were some of the best I’ve had.

    Chamodi Gamage

Customer-favorite Chinese takeaway staples and wok-prepared classics

  • Pan Fried Dumplings

    The pork pan fried dumplings were some of the best I’ve had.

    Chamodi Gamage

  • Special Fried Rice

    The fried rice is the star of the show, authentic Asian/Chinese style fried rice, the rice don’t clip together at all with the right amount of oil and veggies and spring onion.

    Sab Ayyappan

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    Their sweet and sour pork is awesome. They will pack the pork balls separately for you, so they remain crispy on arrival.

    Chris Kear

  • Honey Chicken

    Sweet & sour pork, honey chicken, beef & cashew nuts & wonton soup all yummy!

    Lethal 92

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and packaging practices that elevate your takeaway and dining experience

  • Separate Sauce Packaging for Delivery

    Fried pork balls are packed in separate containers from the sauce for delivery so they remain crisp upon arrival.

  • Ingredients Displayed in Plain Sight

    The kitchen keeps fresh culinary ingredients openly on display for customers to view.

  • Curbside Car Delivery by the Owner

    Cindy personally walks takeaway orders out to waiting customers' cars.

  • Direct Owner Delivery for Order Resolution

    When an ordering mix-up occurred, the owner stepped in to deliver the order to the customer herself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does takeaway packaging keep fried dishes crispy?

Sweet and sour dishes like the sweet and sour pork are prepared with the crispy fried pieces packed separately from the sauce for delivery, ensuring they stay crisp until you are ready to eat.

How generous are the portions?

Portions are generous across noodle dishes, stir-fries, soups, and sides, often providing plenty of vegetables and hearty servings that easily satisfy large appetites or leave leftovers.

Can you dine in, or is it takeaway only?

Yes. While Cindy's Kitchen is a compact shop popular for takeaway, indoor seating is available for diners looking to sit down for a quick meal.

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