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Kim Sing

310 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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310 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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61 451 818 328
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kim Sing

Hot Chinese comfort food hits your table within minutes of ordering at this steadfast Flinders Lane stalwart. A lifeline for CBD workers and students chasing massive portions under $15, the roomy dining hall bypasses fussy decor for raw wok output. Regulars who tracked the kitchen from its historic Port Phillip Arcade days come specifically for the deep-fried chicken steak and pork chop rice, often adding a pair of jumbo dim sims on the side. Every table comes equipped with jars of fiery house-made chili oil, ready to be ladled over steaming rice and greens.

  • Minutes-Fast Service: Heaping plates of chicken steak and pork chop over rice regularly arrive at your table within two to three minutes.
  • Decades-Old Value: A CBD staple since its Port Phillip Arcade era, keeping generous staples and noodle soups mostly under $15.
  • Table Chili Oil: Jars of spicy, house-made chili oil sit on every table to spoon over rice, greens, and jumbo dim sims.
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Why Melbourne Diners Choose Kim Sing

Speed, affordability, and arcade heritage deliver dependable CBD dining

  • Hyper-Fast Table Times

    Freshly battered and stir-fried plates arrive within two to three minutes, offering rapid turnaround for lunch-break diners.

    Came out in about 2min, but was still hot and fresh. A no brainer when I don’t know where to go for lunch.

    Jay Ooi

  • Tabletop Chili Oil on Demand

    House-made chili oil is set directly on every dining table for complimentary, custom heat adjustment across dishes.

    They also have house made chilli oil on every table! Highly recommend this spot!

    Eveline

  • Oversized Budget-Stretching Servings

    Sizable fried chicken cutlets and generous rice portions yield enough substantial food to stretch into multiple meals.

    I could only finish half the rice and one piece of chicken, and took the rest home for another full meal.

    Tiina Xplorer

  • Reliable CBD Value Sustenance

    Substantial, hot Chinese main courses priced around $9 to $14 provide financial relief amidst central city dining costs.

    As somebody whose finances are a bit tight at the moment, this is a god send.

    Jaye Jaye

  • Unchanged Port Phillip Arcade Recipes

    Patrons revisit the relocated eatery across decades to experience identical recipes and tastes carried over from the former Port Phillip Arcade.

    The chilli sauce and pork / chicken chop rice tastes the same as it was before.

    David Ly

  • Enduring Melbourne Institution Hospitality

    The enduring presence and friendly hospitality of the original operator anchor Kim Sing as a familiar, beloved city staple.

    the uncle who runs the place (and the place itself) is quite the Melbourne institution.

    Jennifer Yuan

Affordable, fast-served CBD classics seasoned with decades of tradition

  • Chicken Steak on Rice

    $12.50 for their famous chicken steak on rice

    foodandtravelbyretta

  • Pork Chop & Egg on Rice

    My go-to dish is no.25 - Pork Chop & Egg on rice!

    Eveline

  • Dim Sims

    The dim sims are incredible

    Jaye Jaye

  • Honey Chicken

    i prefer the honey chicken because it was so softt.

    Michelle Arlene

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing your visit, ordering, and making the most of generous portions.

  • Beat the Peak Lunch Queue

    Peak lunch rushes between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM bring lengthy ordering lines; arriving slightly earlier ensures you skip the queue and get seated immediately.

  • Customise Heat with House Chili Oil

    Table jars of house-made chili oil are provided free across the dining room—spoon it generously over rice plates if you prefer a punchier kick.

  • Plan for Generous Portions and Takeaway

    With generous protein portions often yielding leftover food, you can easily box up the surplus or order quick takeaway in roughly five minutes.

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