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Kitchen Republik

Shop MM2/1 Main St, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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Shop MM2/1 Main St, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

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+61 3 9898 6669
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kitchen Republik

Kitchen Republik recreates an indoor Taiwanese night market, gathering multiple street-food stalls onto one consolidated table docket. Regulars bypass the mall food court bustle for comfortable booth seating and swift docket ordering—buzzing the table call button whenever cravings hit. The sprawling menu handles group indecision with ease, plating up steamed truffle xiao long bao, tender beef brisket noodle soup with star anise broth, and thick oyster and intestine vermicelli finished with a splash of black vinegar.

  • All-in-one stall ordering: Diners order across multiple mini-kitchens using a single paper docket and a table call button.
  • Taiwanese street staples: Steamed truffle xiao long bao, beef brisket noodle soup, and classic oyster vermicelli.
  • Spacious market hall: A lively sit-down dining hall offering ample room for groups and families away from mall chaos.
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Why Diners Choose Kitchen Republik

Why Box Hill diners rely on Kitchen Republik for authentic Taiwanese night market dining

  • Consolidated Night Market Dining

    Diners can order street food favorites across multiple specialty brands from a single seated menu without lining up at individual food stalls.

    re-creating a night market where the one "restaurant" offers a menu of several mini-restaurants so you order once without having to visit each stall and the food is brought out

    Shaun D'Monte

  • Seamless Table-Button Ordering

    Guests place orders via written dockets and easily hail attentive floor staff whenever needed with dedicated table-mounted call buttons.

    ordering is through a docket and tables have a button to call for service

    Alice

  • Lively Atmosphere Without the Chaos

    The indoor food court atmosphere delivers the lively buzz of an Asian night market while remaining relaxed, unhurried, and easy to converse in.

    Despite the crowd, the noise level is moderate — lively but not overwhelming — making it easy to enjoy your meal and have a comfortable conversation.

    Dong Nghi To Thuc

  • Nostalgic Taste of Home

    Authentic dishes like xiao long bao, mian xian, and Taiwanese street food evoke fond memories and satisfy deep nostalgia for familiar flavors.

    The xiao long bao, their taiwanese fried chicken and the OX tongue. Really good. Brings back memories!

    Kaye Zamora

  • Effortless Group Accommodation

    A wide multi-concept selection ensures varied tastes across friend and family gatherings are satisfied seamlessly in one shared visit.

    Come for a quick bite especially when you don’t know what you want or as a large group catering for individual preferences.

    Mark C

  • Reliable Family-Scale Seating

    Generous table arrangements and quick seating allow large parties and families to dine together smoothly even during peak hours.

    Had dinner here this evening with my family, a group of seven and we were able to be seated pretty much immediately even with all the busyness of a friday night.

    mai

Beloved night market street food staples and house favorites

  • Truffle Xiao Long Bao

    Juicy and flavourful with a subtle truffle aroma.

    Nancy Indahwati

  • Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    beautiful broth and tender beef

    Mandie L.

  • Oyster & Pork Intestines Vermicelli Soup

    Comforting and well-balanced.

    Nancy Indahwati

  • Taiwanese Fried Chicken

    Really good. Brings back memories!

    Kaye Zamora

Other favorites

Refreshing traditional desserts, drinks, and morning specials

  • Coconut and Mango Sago Pudding

    The coconut and mango sago pudding is delicious. A very light dessert, the tofu pudding is silky and not heavy, very summery with the coconut and mango tropical flavours and highly enjoyable.

    Shaun D'Monte

  • Mango Mountain

    For dessert we enjoy the mango sago and what we call the mango mountain (which is a crushed ice mango dessert).

    Brett Aishangdi

  • Fresh Soya Bean Drink

    The fresh soya bean drink is delicious too.

    Jean Teo

  • Taiwanese Breakfast Set

    The taiwanese breakfast set has superb value and the food served has good good quality.

    Vincent Wong

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, timing, and billing to make the most of your visit

  • Use the Docket and Table Call Button

    Browse the unified multi-stall menu, mark your selections on the paper docket, and press the physical table button when you are ready for staff to take your order.

  • Drop In for Breakfast Sets

    Avoid chaotic lunchtime food court rush by visiting for traditional breakfast sets like congee and soy milk, which offer great value and steady seating.

  • Plan Around Peak Hours and Weekend Surcharges

    The dining room fills up fast during peak lunch and dinner hours on weekends; keep in mind that weekend dining incurs a 10% service surcharge plus card fees.

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