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Tea House on Burke

911 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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911 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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+61 3 9882 9088
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tea House on Burke

Skip the trek into the CBD—this suburban dining room delivers classic Cantonese banquet cooking with polish and poise. Floor staff still practice proper silver service, portioning fried rice tableside with spoon and fork while cracking lobster shells so meat arrives intact from claw to leg. Tables fill with crisp-skinned Peking duck, steamed wild barramundi, and sizzling clay pots, backstopped by a generous BYO policy welcoming cellar bottles alongside the restaurant's own wine list. Dinners round out over crisp sugar cookies and traditional taro pancakes.

  • Silver-service hospitality: Waitstaff plate fried rice tableside with spoon and fork and carefully extract lobster meat from claws and legs before serving.
  • Generous BYO wine policy: Guests can bring special bottles from their own cellar alongside a well-priced, curated list.
  • Banquet-standard classics: A multi-decade fixture for crisp Peking duck, steamed wild barramundi, and Cantonese banquet classics.
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Why Diners Choose Tea House on Burke

Classic Cantonese hospitality, meticulous tableside service, and timeless banquet standards in Camberwell.

  • Authentic High-Standard Cantonese Dining

    Consistently prepared banquet classics, from Peking duck to steamed seafood, delivered to high standards without requiring travel into the central city.

    Among the Cantonese restaurants in Melbourne, this one truly stands out for its superb cuisine and excellent service.

    Sylvia Wang

  • Thoughtful Wine List with Generous BYO

    An extensive, carefully selected wine program complemented by a generous bring-your-own bottle philosophy that welcomes wine enthusiasts.

    The Tea House also has a very generous BYO philosophy and regularly entertains the wine and food community.

    Jeremy Oliver

  • Traditional Silver-Service Table Plating

    Front-of-house staff practice traditional silver service, carefully dishing courses like fried rice directly onto diners' plates with fork and spoon.

    This is the traditional Chinese where one is served in style. And I mean that the puts fried rice on your plate with spoon and fork.

    George Lewandowski

  • Intact Lobster Deshelling Service

    Kitchen and floor staff handle live seafood with exceptional care, meticulously extracting sweet lobster meat intact from claws and legs prior to serving.

    What surprised me was they took out the meat intact, from the lobster's claws and legs for us.

    marco chiu

  • Effortless Milestone and Family Gatherings

    Spacious seating and seasoned hospitality make large gatherings, multi-course events, and multi-generational family milestones run smoothly.

    The restaurant itself has a cosy yet elegant setting, perfect for both family meals and special occasions.

    kyle xu

  • Attentive Care for Multi-Generational Groups

    Experienced waiting staff accommodate demanding parties, mixed age groups, and specific dietary preferences with composure and warm hospitality.

    We were there early on a Saturday night as our party had a lot of young kids. They handled it well and were pretty quick with the service

    SP-127GO

Beloved Cantonese classics and house specialties praised by longtime diners

  • Peking duck

    I tried the Peking duck, which had crispy skin and tender meat, and it was easily one of the best I’ve had in a while.

    L Leung

  • Lobster

    What surprised me was they took out the meat intact, from the lobster's claws and legs for us.

    marco chiu

  • Cantonese steak

    Cantonese steak was done perfectly. Seared on the outside and tender in.

    marco chiu

  • San Choi Bow

    San Choi Bow was so delicious that one wonders how the chef can infuse a delicacy as well as flavour burst.

    George Lewandowski

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Tea House on Burke

  • Plan for Pacing at Peak Hours

    On peak nights such as Saturday dinner, pacing can slow down during dessert service—allow extra buffer time if dining with young children.

  • Factor in Parking on Burke Road

    Curbside parking along Burke Road can be limited, so consider alternative side-street spaces or public transport options when planning your visit.

  • Take Advantage of the BYO Wine Option

    Patrons can pair high-grade Cantonese banquet dishes with their own cellar bottles alongside the restaurant's curated wine list.

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