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Fine China

298 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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298 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9555 2724
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fine China

Fine China turns weeknight takeout into home-style comfort with fresh, hand-pinched dumplings and clean wok tossed noodles. Tucked into the Highett strip, this family-run kitchen skips sprawling menus to dial in a focused lineup of pan-fried pork dumplings, crisp scallion pancakes, and salt and pepper tofu. Orders from the spotless open kitchen land on time, reliably unladen with grease, right down to the special fried rice packed with black sesame and crisp carrot.

  • Handmade Dumplings: Pan-fried pork and steamed vegetarian dumplings are rolled and pinched in-house.
  • Curated Wok Menu: A focused roster of stir-fries and noodles keeps dishes fresh and avoids excess oil.
  • Reliable Takeout Pacing: Orders run on precise pickup timing from an immaculate open counter.
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The Fine China Advantage

Why Highett locals rely on Fine China for fresh, authentic Chinese takeout

  • Fresh, Non-Greasy Home-Style Cooking

    Dishes are cooked with real, fresh ingredients and noticeably minimal oil, delivering high-quality Chinese food that feels light and satisfying.

    Great food! Not greasy, not much oil. Very fresh ingredients

    Sunny Lee

  • Curated Menu Focused on Authenticity

    By focusing on a concise lineup of handmade dumplings and select specialties rather than a massive catalog, quality and authentic flavor remain consistently high.

    They have a limited menu which is the main reason what makes the food great!

    gautam mishra

  • Spotlessly Clean Open Kitchen

    Guests experience reassuring transparency and pride in craft through a visible, immaculate food preparation space.

    Fresh ingredients combined with a spotlessly clean open kitchen makes Fine China a gem.

    Geoffrey Stubbs

  • Crisp and Precise Takeout Preparation

    Every order is prepared with care and arrives vibrant and neatly arranged, ensuring dishes never turn soggy during takeaway.

    The food was cooked to perfection. Nothing was soggy.

    Jonathan Mor

  • A Welcoming Neighborhood Family Tradition

    Customers value supporting a close-knit, independent neighborhood spot where welcoming hospitality makes pickup feel like visiting family.

    Fine China has been a weekly tradition for me since moving to the area and they never disappoint! Always greeted with warmth and a smile at this family business

    Mackenzie Fiorella

  • Genuine Family Hospitality

    The dedicated family team treats every guest with heartfelt warmth and genuine care, fostering deep local loyalty.

    This is a family owned kitchen and the people there are just lovely, and hospitable.

    Ralph

Customer favorites and house-made specialties

  • Special Fried Rice

    Best fried rice - never had one so flavorful and full of delicious and unique ingredients.

    Aleksandra Kustura

  • Pan Fried Pork Dumplings

    Best pan-fried dumplings I’ve had, and I love my dumplings.

    Michael B

  • Stir Fried Noodles

    We loved the chicken stir fried noodles and the pork pan fried dumplings

    Aeirin

  • Veggie Dumplings

    Also hands down the BEST veggie dumplings we’ve ever had!!

    Joe Seddon

Other favorites

Appetizers, vegetable sides, and savory snacks

  • Chicken Spring Rolls

    The chicken spring rolls are honestly the best spring rolls I've ever had.

    Merinda De Fazio

  • Salt & Pepper Tofu

    Their pan fried pork dumplings and salt & pepper tofu will genuinely change your life.

    Mackenzie Fiorella

  • Chinese Broccoli

    The Chinese broccoli was fresh and flavorful.

    Michael Maxwell

  • Spring Onion Pancake

    The signature spring onion pancake!

    Ralph

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there good options for vegetarians?

Yes. Fine China prepares dedicated vegetarian options, including vegetarian spring rolls, veggie fried rice, and vegetable dumplings, complemented by vegetarian-friendly items like salt and pepper tofu.

Can you dine in, or is it mainly takeaway?

Seating inside is very limited, as Fine China functions primarily as a takeout shop with an open kitchen. Takeout and delivery are the main ways to enjoy their food, though reservations are not accepted.

What are the portion sizes like?

Dishes are served in generous portion sizes with fresh ingredients, with diners noting that servings easily satisfy hungry appetites.

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