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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering work?

You order using a paper docket and pen provided at your table, and tables feature a service call button to summon staff when needed.

What kind of dining concept is it?

Kitchen Republik operates like an indoor night market combining dishes from several Taiwanese and Chinese culinary brands and stalls into one combined menu served to your table.

Do they serve Taiwanese breakfast?

Yes, breakfast sets are offered, featuring choices such as congee with sides, Taiwanese egg rolls, savory rice balls, and fresh soy milk.

Do you need to wait during peak hours?

The restaurant gets packed during peak lunch and dinner hours on weekends and weekdays, but turnover is efficient and groups can often be accommodated quickly.

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