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Potluck

829 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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829 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia

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+61 3 9967 5254
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Potluck

Potluck brings inventive, vibrant Chinese cooking to Caulfield in an intimate neighborhood space built for lingering over great food. Diners regularly gravitate toward the sesame-crusted prawn toast, Taiwanese fried chicken, and silky mapo tofu delivering genuine wok hei warmth. The tight, focused lineup avoids sprawling banquet-style menus in favor of well-honed execution, while an easygoing BYO wine policy lets guests pour their own bottles for a modest corkage. Diners finish off the evening over golden, molten custard buns.

  • BYO-Friendly Dining: Guests can bring their own wine to pair with the modern Chinese menu for a modest $5 corkage fee per person.
  • Curated Modern Chinese Menu: A concise lineup focuses on signature standouts like prawn toast, Taiwanese fried chicken, dumplings, and mapo tofu.
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Why Choose Potluck

Why diners choose Potluck for creative Asian dining and neighborhood warmth

  • Accessible BYO Dining

    Guests can bring their favorite wine to enjoy alongside creative, high-flavor Chinese dishes for a nominal $5 corkage fee.

    I luv the fact that they allow BYO at only $5 corkage per person.

    Dave M

  • Curated, High-Impact Menu

    Rather than an overwhelming catalog, the kitchen crafts a focused, high-impact selection where each dish delivers exceptional flavor.

    It may be a compact menu but it packs a punch.

    JoJo Soosai

  • Thrilling Neighborhood Discovery

    Diners experience the excitement of uncovering elevated, top-tier Chinese dishes tucked away inside a warm neighborhood setting.

    This restaurant is a hidden gem.

    Lily McMillan-Merahi

  • Heartwarming Hospitality

    Heartfelt hospitality and nostalgic cooking evoke deep personal warmth, making visitors feel instantly at home.

    a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the family.

    Chevy Levett

  • Cozy Celebration & Date Setting

    A cozy, welcoming room and personable, attentive team provide the ideal setting for romantic evenings and special celebrations.

    we came in for date night and the food, atmosphere and service were great!

    t m

  • Attentive, Personal Gatherings

    Regulars and celebratory diners are embraced by attentive staff who join in the festivity with genuine care.

    We had a birthday celebration which the staff happily joined in with.

    Shane

Signature dishes most praised by guests

  • Prawn Toast

    Prawn toast is on another level!

    Rick Willis

  • Oysters

    The oysters w/ponzu was such a great flavour pairing.

    S b.

  • Mapo Tofu

    the mapo tofu was a wintery treat I'll dream about

    Renee Hart

  • Fried Chicken

    We tried the Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Prawn Toast, Barramundi and Flat Beef Noodles. They were beautifully presented and full of flavor.

    Harry Tan

Other favorites

Appetising sides and desserts to complete your meal

  • Custard Buns

    Custard buns one of the best.

    The Gollys

  • Smashed Cucumbers

    The smashed cucumbers were outrageously good. Such a simple dish with so much flavour.

    Alessandro Launech

  • Fried Rice

    Stand outs were the prawn toast, the dumplings and the special fried rice.

    Shane

  • Ube Cheesecake

    The Ube cheesecake was amazing.

    Rebecca Gamble

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personalized hospitality touches that make dining in Caulfield memorable.

  • Surprise Anniversary Treats

    When dining for an anniversary, team member Esther sent out complimentary extras to sample, including an Ube cheesecake.

  • Personal Chef Welcomes

    The kitchen team directly greets and welcomes returning regulars as they walk into the intimate space.

  • Birthday Celebration Participation

    During birthday gatherings, dining room staff actively participate in the table's celebration.

  • Accessible $5 BYO Wine Experience

    Diners are accommodated to bring their own wine for a low $5 corkage fee per person alongside the modern Chinese menu.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for planning your visit to Potluck

  • Book in advance

    The dining room is cozy and fills quickly around 6:00pm–6:30pm, so reserve ahead to secure a table.

  • Bring your own wine

    Take advantage of the accessible BYO option at $5 corkage per person to pair your favorite wine with dinner.

  • Plan to share dishes across the table

    The curated menu is concise, so consider pairing sharing classics like prawn toast, dumplings, and mapo tofu across your table.

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