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Pacific House Restaurant

8/240 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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8/240 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9427 8225
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pacific House Restaurant

Victoria Street’s noisy banquet hub delivers old-school Hong Kong canteen energy at breakneck speed. Commuters and big tables crowd the three dining rooms for butcher-window siu mei—roast duck with crackling skin, sticky char siu, and crisp-bellied pork—or haul in BYO bottles for live mud crab, ginger-scallion noodles, and pipis tossed in XO sauce. Order the fried rice instead of steamed, add a plate of garlic-chilli bean curd, and watch the staff drop massive platters straight across spinning turntables.

  • Signature siu mei: Hanging roast duck, caramelized char siu, and crispy roast pork carved straight from the front window.
  • Live-tank seafood: Live mud crab, whole steamed barramundi, and lobster tossed over fried noodles or vermicelli.
  • Bustling BYO banquets: Generous, shareable platters served at breakneck pace across three lively rooms with BYO wine.
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Why Dine at Pacific House Restaurant

Traditional barbecue roasts, live tank seafood feasts, and bustling communal gatherings on Victoria Street.

  • Mastered Cantonese Roast Meats

    Diners rely on Pacific House for signature Cantonese roast cuts, including roast duck with crisp skin alongside siu yuk roast pork belly and char siu.

    The Roast Duck was excellent, with a thin crisp skin and tender juicy roast duck meat

    Ivan Teh

  • Substantial Value and Everyday Portions

    Generous combination plates and roast noodle pairings offer substantial portions and great value for everyday dining.

    Generous servings for lunch where most rice and noodle dishes can feed 4 for the price of 3 dishes around the $18-19 mark.

    Peter Boudville

  • Live Seafood Cooked to Order

    Live tanks supply pristine seafood cooked to order, from delicate steamed barramundi with ginger and soy to wok-tossed mud crab and lobster over noodles.

    Fresh barramundi from the tank in soy ginger sauce brilliant.

    Michael Boyer (The Hazy Squid)

  • Indulgent Banquet-Style Specialties

    Specialty seafood banquets deliver rich, aromatic flavors such as vermicelli-soaked XO lobster and pipis.

    Lobster with XO sauce & vermicelli - yummy - totally finger licking good

    Shena

  • Communal Feasts for Any Group Size

    Spacious multi-room dining areas and adaptable shared dishes accommodate large gatherings and family parties with rapid pacing.

    This restaurant serves all-day menus and is great for hosting large groups as well as small groups.

    Shelly (Real Food Journal)

  • Energetic Dining Room with BYO Flexibility

    A lively, high-energy hall combined with a flexible BYO alcohol policy creates a welcoming atmosphere for celebrations with friends and colleagues.

    The place is loud and full of energy. Service was fast and attentive. It’s also BYO which is a huge plus.

    Erin Schranz

Classic Hong Kong-style roasts and live tank seafood favorites

  • Roast Duck

    My go-to place for roast duck. They do other roast meats too but my favourite is the roast duck.

    dontwaitdate

  • Crispy Roast Pork

    We had crispy pork, Peking duck pancakes, salt and pepper quail and rice.

    Erin Schranz

  • Lobster with XO Sauce & Vermicelli

    Lobster with XO sauce & vermicelli - yummy - totally finger licking good

    Shena

  • Steamed Barramundi

    highly recommend freshly steamed barramundi (melts in your mouth and so delicious).

    Sally Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What roast meats should you order, and do they sell out?

Roast meats are central to the menu, particularly roast duck, crispy roast pork (siu yuk), char siu BBQ pork, and soy sauce chicken. Diners frequently pair these with rice, fried rice, or dry noodles tossed with broth. Because popular cuts like roast duck can occasionally sell out later in the day, ordering earlier or confirming availability is recommended.

How does ordering live seafood work?

The restaurant features live seafood including barramundi steamed with ginger and spring onions, lobster tossed with vermicelli or noodles in XO sauce, and mud crab. For premium live items such as crab, diners suggest checking availability in advance or ordering noodle bases to absorb the sauces.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

While walk-ins are routinely accommodated across the multiple dining areas, the dining room fills quickly during evening and peak weekend periods, often resulting in bustling crowds and queues. Booking ahead is accepted and recommended if dining with a group or arriving during prime dinner hours.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYO)?

Guests can bring their own wine or alcoholic beverages (BYO) to accompany their meal. The restaurant also holds an on-site licence serving beer and wine.

Where can you park near the restaurant?

Parking is available in the dedicated area behind the venue, alongside both free and metered on-street parking options on surrounding side streets off Victoria Street. Public transit is also accessible with a tram stop directly nearby.

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