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Fortune Palace Chinese Cuisine

1 The Mall, Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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Find Fortune Palace Chinese Cuisine

1 The Mall, Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

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+61 3 9723 7733
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fortune Palace Chinese Cuisine

Unapologetic retro suburban Chinese done right—crisp battered dim sims, honey chicken without the grease, and sizzling Mongolian beef. Diners praise this unassuming Croydon South dining room for generous family-style banquets, warm hospitality where staff greet regulars by name, and an easygoing BYO setup with ice buckets for your wine.

  • Nostalgic Western-Chinese Staples: Classic honey chicken, battered dim sims, sizzling beef, and lemon duck prepared with reliable consistency.
  • BYO Wine Banquets: Groups can bring their own wine for multi-course feasts, complete with complimentary ice buckets.
  • Neighbourhood Hospitality: Friendly front-of-house hospitality where neighbourhood regulars are greeted by name.
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Why Choose Fortune Palace Chinese Cuisine

Why locals and travelling diners continually choose Fortune Palace for nostalgic comfort and warm hospitality

  • Flawlessly Executed Western Chinese Classics

    Favourites like honey chicken, Cantonese beef, and battered dim sims are expertly prepared without heavy grease, retaining exceptional crispness and balanced flavour.

    In particular the honey chicken is a rare example of how to cook battered chicken without it being soaked in oil.

    Malcolm Harper

  • Dedicated Takeaway Worth the Trip

    Loyal diners routinely travel long distances specifically to pick up direct orders, prioritising the consistent kitchen quality over delivery aggregator convenience.

    So wished they delivered or uber eats or menu log, but they dont. They are definately worth the drive.

    W Hocking

  • Attentive Banquets with Chilled BYO Wine

    Large group banquets are accommodated smoothly with prompt plate clearing and complimentary ice buckets provided to chill customer-brought wine.

    We also brought our own wine, and the team kindly provided ice buckets to keep it chilled, which was a great touch.

    Samantha Bartlett

  • Comfortable Mid-Week Group Dining

    Quick service and generous table-sharing portions make casual mid-week group dinners and work catch-ups effortless and welcoming.

    My work bestie and I dined here tonight. We ordered Mongolian beef and lemon chicken and it was so delicious.

    Nancy Do

  • Personalised, Name-Recognised Hospitality

    Front-of-house hospitality is exceptionally warm, greeting neighbourhood regulars by name and fostering a genuinely caring local atmosphere.

    We also noticed that every single takeaway customer was greeted by name by the lady at front of house. A small conversation was held, asking about family ect. A very personalised service!!

    Amy Sing

  • Charming, Nostalgic Suburban Character

    The classic 1980s suburban Chinese dining room setting is unpretentious and nostalgic, backed by swift, friendly service from a dedicated family team.

    Humble family run business, decor a bit outdated and service can be a little slow during busy times, but the food well and truely makes up for it.

    L E D

Time-honoured Western Chinese favourites cooked to perfection

  • Mongolian Beef

    We ordered Mongolian beef and lemon chicken and it was so delicious.

    Nancy Do

  • Fried Dim Sims

    The batter on the dim sims are heavenly.

    Andrew Wian

  • Cantonese Beef

    The Cantonese beef is amazing.

    Carolyn Dick

  • Honey Chicken

    In particular the honey chicken is a rare example of how to cook battered chicken without it being soaked in oil.

    Malcolm Harper

Other favorites

Classic sides, banquet finishes, and hospitality touches

  • Special Fried Rice

    Special fried rice was packed with all it should have.

    Amy Sing

  • Prawn Crackers

    We arrived early and got seated, with a plate of prawn crackers.

    Amy Sing

  • Traditional Chinese-Style Desserts

    To finish, we were offered desserts, which were the traditional Chinese-style desserts, and they were the perfect end to a fantastic meal.

    Samantha Bartlett

  • BYO Wine Service

    We also brought our own wine, and the team kindly provided ice buckets to keep it chilled, which was a great touch.

    Samantha Bartlett

Before you head over

Helpful planning advice for dining in or ordering takeaway from Fortune Palace.

  • Order Direct and Plan for Pickup

    The venue is not on Uber Eats or Menulog, and phones start ringing right at the 5pm opening. Plan to drive in for pick-up or call in your takeaway early.

  • Arrive Earlier in the Evening

    Takeaway phone orders and dine-in tables fill up quickly later in the evening. Arriving earlier in the night ensures prompt table seating and faster service.

  • Bring Your Own Wine

    You can bring your own wine for dinners and banquets; staff will gladly provide ice buckets at the table to keep bottles chilled.

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