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Tina's Noodle Kitchen

237 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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237 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tina's Noodle Kitchen

Massive clay pots of chewy rice noodles arrive bubbling over open flames right on Swanston Street. Fast, steamy, and unapologetic—it is a dependable refuge when winter hits Melbourne. Diners crowd the casual dining room for tangy pickled chili broths and beef slices simmering in spicy golden soup. Service moves at lightning pace, dishing out portions so generous they easily feed two. Snag an extra bowl from the counter, ladling out the broth as it stays piping hot right down to the final bite.

  • Flame-Fired Clay Pots: Bowls are cooked individually over flames in heavy clay pots that keep the soup sizzling down to the last spoonful.
  • Oversized Shareable Portions: Portions arrive exceptionally large, making bowls easy to split with side dishes and extra bowls from the counter.
  • Sichuan Sour and Spicy Broths: Chewy rice noodles soak up bold Sichuan profiles, from sour pickled cabbage to fiery golden chili broths.
  • Swift, Casual Turnaround: Staff push out bubbling orders in minutes, keeping tables turning smoothly without reservations.

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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Tina's Noodle Kitchen for steaming clay pot noodles and bold Sichuan broths

  • Oversized, Generously Topped Noodle Bowls

    Piping-hot noodle pots arrive with substantial heaps of rice noodles, tender proteins, and toppings, offering enough volume to satisfy major appetites or split.

    The noodles have the perfect chewy texture and the portions are generous.

    Yelin Ma
  • Swift, Efficient Casual Dining

    Meals are prepared and brought to the table rapidly in a casual setting, making it dependable for high-efficiency city lunches and dinners.

    Service is friendly and quick, making it an easy go-to when you’re craving something warm and satisfying.

    Jefferson Lee
  • Individual Open-Flame Clay Pot Cooking

    Each noodle order is assembled and cooked over open flames in individual clay pots that lock in heat throughout the entire meal.

    watching the chefs cook each bowl over the open flame is so satisfying — every order is made individually and with so much care.

    Joanne Lin
  • Layered Sichuan Spicy and Tangy Profiles

    Broths are infused with authentic Sichuan sour, fermented chili, and golden spice combinations that deliver layered heat and tang.

    the sour, spicy, savory, and aromatic notes are all perfectly balanced—thick soup, smooth noodles.

    蒲亮亮
  • Long-Lasting Warmth on Chilly Days

    Thermal clay pots preserve bubbling heat down to the last spoonful, making each bowl an effective antidote to Melbourne's cold weather.

    Love the clay pot as it keeps the noodles very hot until your last bite! Best comfort food!

    Denise Lam
  • Flexible Sharing with Individual Side Bowls

    Hearty shared pots paired with dedicated sharing bowls make it easy for dining partners to split oversized portions together.

    There's little bowls which you can take so you can divvy up the main bowl to eat from when sharing.

    Aya Kyunik

Before you head over

Practical advice on spice levels, serving sizes, and sizzling clay pots for dining at Tina's Noodle Kitchen

  • Grab Side Bowls for Sharing

    Piping hot noodle pots can be shared between diners using the available small side bowls if you have a smaller appetite.

  • Mind the Sichuan Spice Levels

    Broths can pack intense heat; tailor your spice tolerance or opt for mild bases if sensitive to heavy chili heat.

  • Expect Lasting Clay Pot Heat

    Noodle soups arrive sizzling in clay pots cooked over open flames, retaining intense heat right through to your last mouthful.

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