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川湘楼 Red Chilli House

119 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find 川湘楼 Red Chilli House

119 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9798 8888
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 川湘楼 Red Chilli House

This three-story Chinatown stop serves unapologetic Sichuan and Hunan heat built for serious spice devotees. Diners come straight here to cure post-China travel cravings over massive, family-style sharing spreads. Tables load up on signature black duck pots, letting crab roe noodles soak through with chili broth, alongside bowls of bone-in chicken swimming in dried Sichuan peppers. For sharp contrast, pair the tongue-tingling málà heat with garlic pork spare ribs or sour sauerkraut fish laced with green peppercorns.

  • Unapologetic Málà Heat: Bone-in chicken pots and duck broths arrive packed with dried Sichuan, green, and red chillies.
  • Crawfish and Crab Roe Noodles: Signature black duck pots and braised yabbies pair with noodles that soak up the rich, fragrant broth.
  • Three-Level Communal Dining: Three floors in the heart of Chinatown provide multi-level seating tailored for big group platters.
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Why Diners Choose Red Chilli House

Why diners choose Red Chilli House for fiery regional Chinese flavours and communal dining in Chinatown

  • Fiery, Unapologetic Sichuan & Hunan Heat

    Dishes come packed with fiery dried chillies, green peppercorns, and deeply aromatic spicy broths that deliver uncompromising heat.

    This dish is swimming chillies! Dried Szechuan chillies, green chillies, red chillies. And boy is this dish super spicy!

    Shaun D'Monte

  • Signature Yabby & Crab Roe Noodles

    Guests can indulge in house specialty river seafood and decadent noodle pairings, including yabby tails and crab roe over noodles.

    The serves were huge so perfect for sharing. My favourite was the yabbies and noodles.

    Andrew Bishop

  • Generous Platters Built for Communal Dining

    Generous portions and hearty shareable pots make the menu well-suited for group feasts, student gatherings, and family dinners.

    Their portion sizes are MASSIVE, perfect for family style dining!

    Melb Foodie

  • Three Levels of Vibrant Chinatown Space

    A vibrant multi-level Chinatown setting provides room for group gatherings, reservations, and private celebrations across three floors.

    The bright and colorful decor of Red Chilli House, spanning three floors, made the dining experience even more inviting.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Comforting Refuge on Cold & Rainy Days

    Hearty, sizzling hot pots and rich broths offer instant warmth and comfort when escaping chilly Melbourne weather or CBD rain.

    Comforting, satisfying, and exactly what I needed for spicy food on a rainy day.

    Dorothy Jiao

  • Authentic Cure for Post-China Food Nostalgia

    The aromatic broths and authentic peppercorn punch satisfy deep nostalgia for traditional meals enjoyed across China.

    Had serious “post-China food withdrawal” after coming back to Melbourne, and this place completely saved me.

    judy liu

Signature fiery Sichuan and Hunan dishes

  • Signature Yabby Noodles

    highly recommend their signature yabby noodles! it is served your choice of sauce (e.g. garlic, spicy, Hunan spicy) over a thin wheat noodles! the sauce was so yummy, and the whole dish left me feeling so full and comforted

    Oracle C.

  • Chinese Sauerkraut Fish

    don’t skip their Chinese sauerkraut fish either—it’s a classic Sichuan dish with an aromatic broth filled with green peppercorns, pickled mustard greens, and tender catfish!

    Oracle C.

  • Chongqing Spicy Chicken

    Chongqing Spicy Chicken - the heat hits you immediately, perfect for spice lovers! Very flavourful and crispy.

    Melb Foodie

  • Garlic Pork Spare Ribs

    The $1 Garlic Pork Spare Ribs offer (usually $29.90) for bills over $100 is a fantastic deal, ideal for group dining and provides tremendous value.

    Katie Goldberg

Other favorites

Savory sides, comforting broths, and sweet finishes

  • Black Truffle Fried Rice with Wagyu Beef

    BLACK TRUFFLE FRIED RICE WITH WAGYU BEEF (OUR FAVORITE)

    Nini Nguyen

  • Steamed Egg with Minced Meat

    Steamed egg with minced meat - My favourite. So soft and creamy and delicious.

    Melb Foodie

  • Rice Cake w/ Brown Sugar

    The rice cake was a star. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Pork Trotter Soup

    Pork trotter soup, so comforting.

    Karen Foote

Before you head over

Practical guidance on reservations, managing authentic heat levels, and dining family-style.

  • Book Ahead to Avoid Disappointment

    The restaurant gets consistently busy and table space can be limited, so booking in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee your spot.

  • Balance the Potent Regional Spice

    Dishes feature intense heat with visible dried chillies, green peppercorns, and mala oils; pairing your meal with steamed rice or milk tea from the entrance helps cool down the burn.

  • Plan for Family-Style Group Sharing

    Portion sizes across the signature pots, fish, and yabby noodles are massive, making them ideal to split with a group rather than ordering solo.

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