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Kim Sing

310 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 47 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does the food arrive?

Extremely fast. Meals like the chicken steak or pork chop on rice regularly hit the table or takeaway counter in 2 to 5 minutes, often arriving by the time you sit down.

When is the best time to visit to avoid queues?

The weekday lunch peak between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM gets very busy with long lines, so coming slightly earlier helps you avoid the rush. Note that the restaurant is closed on weekends.

What are the portion sizes like?

Portions are notoriously large and filling for the price, featuring oversized cuts of chicken or pork on generous mounds of rice that easily stretch into leftovers.

Are condiments like chili oil available on the tables?

You will find Kim Sing's popular house-made chili oil set out directly on the tables, which patrons frequently recommend spooning over the rice and fried meats.

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