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Ripples Bentleigh Restaurant

453 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Find Ripples Bentleigh Restaurant

453 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

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+61 3 9557 3688
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ripples Bentleigh Restaurant

Traditional steam carts and lobster noodles make this Centre Road stalwart the Bayside go-to for lively Cantonese banquets. Tables fill up quickly with extended families sharing crisp roast duck and saucy noodles tangled with fresh crab. Come Sunday lunchtime, the room hums with classic yum cha—steaming bamboo baskets arrive straight from push trolleys across two fast-moving sittings.

  • Traditional Steam Trolley Service: Heated push carts weave between tables laden with fresh dumplings and steaming pork buns.
  • Cantonese Banquet Seafood: Large-format plates of fresh crab and lobster noodles anchor lively family gatherings.
  • Dedicated Sunday Sittings: Sunday yum cha runs in two structured sessions at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for quick turnarounds.
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Why Choose Ripples Bentleigh Restaurant

Why local diners and families choose Ripples Bentleigh for authentic yum cha and Cantonese banquets.

  • Bayside Cantonese Feasts Without the Suburb Trek

    Families and larger groups can enjoy banquet staples like whole flounder, crab, and lobster noodles locally without having to travel out to Springvale or Keysborough.

    There is no other Chinese restaurant's food quality that can compare with this one on bayside area, so basically you do not have any options unless you want to travel to Springvale's Golden Leaf or Keysborough's Shark Fin.

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  • Seamless Large Group Celebrations

    Large family gatherings and multi-table group celebrations receive accommodating service and generous portions designed for sharing across tables.

    We celebrated my birthday here with 17 people and the manager and staff were very accomodating.

    Cindy

  • Structured Weekend Sittings for Quick Turnaround

    Sunday yum cha lunch is organized into two distinct sittings at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm, providing a reliable schedule for rapid, well-paced meals.

    Two sittings for Sunday yum cha, 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. The early sitting is great if you want to be in and out quickly.

    Amanda Daniel

  • Prompt Seating During Peak Lunch Hours

    Even during peak daytime hours, the dining room accommodates lunch crowds quickly without long wait times at the door.

    Even though it was quite busy and packed, they had plenty of seating, so I didn’t have to wait at all.

    Little apple

  • Traditional Steam Trolley Cart Service

    Dim sum is brought directly to tables via heated push carts, preserving the classic cart-side dining experience.

    The authentic and traditional steam trolley is always a plus.

    Nicki Chan

  • Approachable Dining for First-Time Yum Cha Guests

    First-time dim sum diners and international visitors are guided effortlessly through dishes with attentive trolley-side hospitality.

    We took our Italian guest who never had Yum Cha before and we were not disappointed. Service was attentive and staff comes around in a trolley cart which is authentically Dim Sum style.

    Pauline Wikman

Signature Cantonese specialties and banquet favorites praised by local diners

  • Lobster Noodles

    The lobster noodle and steam oysters are perfect!

    C Antler

  • Roast Duck

    The roast duck was absolutely outstanding—crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, and full of rich flavor.

    fann

  • Prawn Dumplings

    If you go, I suggest you order the prawn dumplings or anything prawn related for that matter.

    Bianca Van Raay

  • Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs

    Some of our favourite dishes included the sweet and sour pork ribs (compared to your normal food court dish, this was AMAZING! Must try!)

    Cindy

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality touches that elevate Cantonese banquets and weekend yum cha in Bentleigh

  • Complimentary Dessert from the Head Chef

    The owner is also the head chef, regularly greeting regulars tableside and providing complimentary dessert after the meal.

  • Complimentary Prawn Crackers on Arrival

    Tables are welcomed upon arrival with complimentary prawn crackers to start the dining experience.

  • Attentive Dish Guidance & Explanations

    Front-of-house staff take time to explain dish preparations, assist newcomers with dim sum traditions, and recommend menu items.

  • Accommodating Large Group & Milestone Welcomes

    Staff cater flexibly to milestone events and celebrations, welcoming lively groups with tailored accommodations across multi-table bookings.

Before you head over

Practical advice on Sunday sittings, trolley ordering, and banquet portions

  • Target the early Sunday sitting for quick dining

    Book the 11:30 am sitting rather than 1:00 pm on Sundays if you want an efficient meal with fast turnaround.

  • Order directly from the roving steam trolleys

    Look out for traditional heated push carts rolling past your table, and ask the English-speaking floor staff for dish recommendations if you are new to yum cha.

  • Pace your orders around generous banquet portions

    Main dishes and banquet portions are notably generous, with vegetable-heavy proteins and substantial noodles suited for group sharing rather than solo ordering.

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