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LTJ Chinese Restaurant | LTJ Food Services

601 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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Find LTJ Chinese Restaurant | LTJ Food Services

601 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

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+61 3 9191 5938
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About LTJ Chinese Restaurant | LTJ Food Services

Run solo by an elderly couple in Surrey Hills, LTJ turns out honest, deeply satisfying Northern Chinese cooking from a snug dining room. Forget fancy decor—this three-table space operates on its own clock. The grandmother taking orders will steer you straight to the kitchen's strengths without missing a beat. Diners come back for the house-made ding ding noodles, cut fresh with an elastic chew, and crisp-edged lamb pies packed with fragrant filling. Bring your own wine with zero corkage, settle into the quiet rhythm of the room, and dig into rich lamb ribs cooked straight from scratch.

  • Handmade Noodles: Cut fresh to order with a comforting, chewy bite, served in generous homestyle portions.
  • Northern Chinese Lamb: Crisp lamb pies and tender lamb ribs prepared with rich regional spices.
  • Mom-and-Pop Hospitality: Warm, maternal service from an elderly couple managing every table and pan themselves.
  • BYO with No Corkage: Dine casually at one of three tables and bring your own bottle with zero corkage fees.
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Reasons to Dine at LTJ Chinese Restaurant

Why diners cherish this humble Surrey Hills kitchen for homestyle Northern Chinese comfort

  • Handcrafted Northern Chinese Staples

    Dishes are made fresh to order from scratch, featuring traditional chewy hand-cut noodles and savory lamb pies.

    The handmade noodles were the highlight of the meal which perfectly chewy with an authentic homemade taste

    Toby Cheng

  • Authentic Xinjiang Lamb Specialities

    Richly seasoned lamb dishes and homestyle skewers highlight the depth and bold spice profile of authentic Xinjiang cooking.

    Amazing Xin Jiang cuisine! We orderded 3 lamb skewers, Xin Jiang homemade spicy noodle with chicken, and 12 pcs of fried dumplings.

    K N

  • Heartfelt Maternal Hospitality

    The elderly couple running the restaurant welcomes guests with genuine warmth that mirrors dining at a family table.

    It felt like walking into someone's house who is keen to cook for me.

    Shai N

  • Homestyle Comfort and Warmth

    Generous homestyle cooking delivers comforting, nostalgic meals prepared with visible care and devotion.

    first time in Australia I felt like I'm eating my mum food.food made by love and you can feel it

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  • Intimate Micro-Footprint Dining

    Operating with just three tables, the dining room offers an intimate, relaxed, and personal dining encounter.

    the elderly husband and wife run the place alone and the shop is very simple with no embellishments but the food speaks for itself!

    Kana Ristic

  • Effortless BYO with Zero Corkage

    Diners can accompany their homestyle meal with their own preferred beverages with no corkage fee imposed.

    BYO, no corkage and best value.

    Jill Ross

Homestyle Xinjiang and Northern Chinese specialties freshly made to order

  • Handmade Noodles

    The handmade noodles were the highlight of the meal which perfectly chewy with an authentic homemade taste that brought back comforting memories of home.

    Toby Cheng

  • Lamb Pies

    We also had the lamb pies - we forgot to take a photo because it smelt so good and we ate it too quickly - a must try!

    The Boys

  • Lamb Skewers

    Love their lamb skewer and hand-made noodles.

    Joyce Zhou

  • Fried Dumplings

    The fried dumplings and fried rice are spectacular.

    Steven Young

Beyond the menu

Heartfelt, personal touches experienced by guests at LTJ Chinese Restaurant

  • Complimentary Yoghurt Drink Tasting

    The owner offered a complimentary sample of their house-made yoghurt drink to welcome the diner and introduce them to traditional flavours.

  • Personal Concern After an Injury

    When a customer arrived after suffering a bicycle race accident, the host showed genuine personal concern and attentive care that left a lasting emotional impression.

  • Honest Menu Recommendations

    The host guided diners with candid advice away from dishes that were not their strongest, directly pointing them toward their handmade noodles and lamb specialties.

  • Holiday Welcome on Chinese New Year

    The hosts opened their doors on Chinese New Year for a diner standing outside, readily offering to cook a warm meal despite the holiday.

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining at LTJ Chinese Restaurant

  • Expect Unhurried Wait Times

    Dishes are prepared fresh from scratch by an elderly couple working alone in a tiny space with only three tables, so allow around 30 minutes or more for your food to arrive without rushing.

  • Take Advantage of Free BYO

    Feel free to bring your favorite beverages along to accompany your meal, as the restaurant accommodates BYO with zero corkage fees.

  • Focus on House Lamb Specialties

    Signature lamb items like handmade noodles, lamb pies, and lamb ribs are the kitchen's specialties; note that large orders of classic lamb skewers require advance notice.

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