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David's

4 Cecil Pl, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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4 Cecil Pl, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 3 9529 5199
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:15 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About David's

Tucked down Cecil Place, David's runs Prahran's go-to feast for big gatherings with an endless, direct-to-table yum cha spread. No chasing down carts—servers bring a starter wave of soup dumplings, chicken ribs, and greens, then replenish preferred plates on repeat. Party crowds fill the dining room for birthdays and celebrations, backed by full vegan and gluten-free menus that keep mixed tables fed. The meal wraps up with warm, coconut-coated dumplings filled with melted white chocolate.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Yum Cha: Rather than cart-chasing, waitstaff deliver a rolling first tasting directly to your table, followed by unlimited reorders of your favorite savory plates.
  • Dietary-Inclusive Menus: Dedicated vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections ensure every guest at the table gets a complete, satisfying feast.
  • White Chocolate Dumplings: Banquets wrap up with David's signature sweet finish—tender steamed dessert dumplings oozing melted white chocolate.
  • Built for Celebrations: High-energy communal seating and attentive pacing make the dining room a reliable pick for milestone birthdays and group celebrations.
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Why Diners Choose David's

From continuous table-served dim sum to vibrant celebration banquets, discover why Prahran gathers at David's. Book your table now.

  • Piping-Hot Plates Delivered Without the Wait

    Freshly prepared dumplings, buns, and dim sum favorites arrive continuously directly to your table, eliminating the wait times of traditional cart service.

    There was a steady stream of dumplings, buns, spring rolls, and other yum cha favourites arriving at the table, so there was never a moment where we were left waiting for food.

    Amilliah

  • Signature White Chocolate Dumplings

    Banquet seatings finish on a decadent high note with David's signature sweet dumplings filled with rich, melted white chocolate.

    the most amazing dessert dumplings filled with warm white chocolate!

    Michelle Newell

  • Celebration-Ready Group Dining

    A lively, stylish dining room and generous banquet spreads make hosting milestone gatherings and group lunches completely effortless.

    The whole experience felt fun, relaxed and perfectly suited to a special celebration.

    H M

  • Personalized Hospitality for Special Events

    Warm hospitality and memorable personalized touches turn family occasions and private milestones into standout events.

    They also made the day feel special by taking a polaroid for us to keep and giving mum a box of tea, which was such a thoughtful touch.

    Bella Crawford

  • Comprehensive Vegetarian & Dietary Menus

    Unlike conventional dim sum houses, the kitchen caters comprehensively to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary needs without skimping on flavor.

    It was hard to find a yum cha restaurant suitable for vegetarians but this one hits the mark.

    Dylan Sutherland

  • Structured All-You-Can-Eat Reordering

    The unlimited yum cha begins with a full tasting flight across the menu before guests freely reorder their favorite dishes.

    Once your table has tried each dish once, you can order as much of each dish as you want.

    Gabriela Monasterio

Prahran's crowd-favorite all-you-can-eat feast and signature sweet finishes.

  • White Chocolate Dumplings

    the most amazing dessert dumplings filled with warm white chocolate!

    Michelle Newell

  • Unlimited Yum Cha

    Had the ayce yum cha at David's in Prahran and thought it was a fantastic experience. lots of fun, food kept coming out till we were full. lots of variety.

    Amilliah

  • Xiao Long Bao

    the Xiao Long Bao were juicy

    瓏 Long

  • Chicken Ribs

    Our favorites were the Chicken Ribs (not pictured bc we ate them too fast!), the Veggie San Choi Bao, and the Peking Duck.

    Gabriela Monasterio

Other favorites

Explore David's refreshing specialty teas, vegetable sides, sweet endings, and weeknight wine perks—book your table today.

  • Chinese Broccoli

    the Chinese broccoli provided a perfect balance to all the delicious dumplings and buns.

    瓏 Long

  • Aloe Vera Iced Tea

    We also highly recommend the Aloe Vera Iced Tea (non-alcoholic was surprisingly tasty!).

    Daniel Masters

  • Biscoff Banana Fritters

    biscoff banana fritters were the perfect sweet finish.

    The Tabletop Journal

  • BYO Tuesday

    A great initiative to encourage diners to come out on a quieter weekday, bring their favorite wine from home and reduce the dining cost.

    Charles Sevior

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details, commemorative gestures, and distinctive menu finishes that elevate dining at David's. Reserve your table to experience them firsthand.

  • Commemorative Keepsakes and Tea Gifts

    For special milestone seatings like Mother's Day, the team adds personal touches such as taking an instant Polaroid keepsake for the table and gifting a box of tea.

  • Warm White Chocolate Dumplings

    Rather than typical fruit or traditional egg tarts, yum cha banquets conclude with a signature dessert course of warm dumplings filled with melted white chocolate and dusted in coconut.

  • Dedicated Dietary Customisation

    Staff give meticulous attention to individual dietary needs during group services, curating dedicated vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free dumpling courses so everyone shares the experience seamlessly.

  • Proactive Portions and Seamless Refills

    During unlimited yum cha rounds, servers generously size steamer portions above table counts and warmly encourage repeat requests without hesitation or delay.

Before you head over

Make the most of your unlimited yum cha or group banquet—book your table online to secure your seating.

  • Get Your Dumpling Reorders in Early

    David's all-you-can-eat yum cha begins with a tasting round of each dish before you can reorder favorites. Because final dumpling orders are called approximately one hour into the two-hour seating, decide on your preferred dishes quickly and place reorders without waiting.

  • Yum Cha Seamlessly with Mixed Dietaries

    Finding yum cha for mixed diets is often challenging, but David's provides extensive options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners. Alert staff to dietary preferences upon arrival or booking so they can tailor dedicated steamer baskets directly to your table.

  • Take Advantage of BYO Tuesday

    For a quieter shared dinner that keeps costs manageable, visit on a Tuesday night for 'BYO Tuesday', where your group can pair favorite wines brought from home with Shanghai banquet dishes.

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