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Yan Melbourne

22 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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22 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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+61 3 9821 4758
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yan Melbourne

Yan Melbourne rethinks contemporary Chinese dining through a wood-fired smokehouse lens on Toorak Road. Regulars lean into the duck cigars—crisp pastry rolls packed with rich shredded meat—before splitting slow-smoked beef short ribs tender enough to melt down with chopsticks. Crisp kingfish sashimi and wok-tossed olive rice keep the pacing lively across moody tables. Jack shakes smoky pours behind the bar, while the kitchen churns coconut ice cream on the fly using liquid nitrogen, piling it high over fresh coconut jelly.

  • Wood-Smoked Chinese: Traditional Chinese dishes infused with wood smoke and modern twists, from prawns to slow-smoked short ribs.
  • Standout Small & Large Plates: Crispy duck cigars, tender beef short ribs, and fresh kingfish sashimi lead the small and large plates.
  • Nitro Coconut Dessert: A towering coconut ice cream churned to order with liquid nitrogen and served inside a young coconut over fresh jelly.
  • Moody Toorak Road Vibe: Moody South Yarra dining room paired with attentive service and custom smoky cocktails.
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The Yan Melbourne Dining Advantage

Why diners choose Yan for smoke-infused Asian dining, private occasions, and celebration feasts in South Yarra.

  • Nuanced Asian Smokehouse Cuisine

    Yan infuses Asian proteins, seafood, and vegetables with subtle, measured smokiness where the menu designates specific smoking woods for each preparation.

    The smokiness was perfectly nuanced and never overpowering. I loved that the menu specifies what each dish is smoked with.

    Aida Harris

  • Showstopping Nitro Coconut Dessert

    Piled high like a mountain inside a fresh young coconut, the signature coconut ice cream is frozen on demand using liquid nitrogen and layered over coconut jelly.

    It’s like eating fresh coconut, coconut jelly, and ice cream all in one — super creamy but still light and refreshing. The ice cream was piled up high like a mini mountain

    Patricia P

  • Memorable Date Nights and Celebrations

    A stylish, moody ambiance paired with attentive, personal hospitality makes milestone dinners and romantic occasions feel celebratory and memorable.

    The team at Yan went above and beyond, attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They helped make the birthday celebration feel personal and memorable

    wahyuni intan

  • Secluded Private Dining in the Sterling Room

    The Sterling Room offers a dedicated, enclosed space ideal for business lunches and team gatherings with banquet courses tailored to dietary requirements.

    The room itself is fully secluded and perfect for private dining. A few guests also has dietary requirements which the staff catered to.

    Abrar

  • Unhurried, Genuine Hospitality

    Guests experience genuine warmth, attentive pacing, and informative dish guidance from start to finish without ever feeling rushed.

    At no point did anything feel rushed, and that really elevated the experience.

    James

  • Approachable Culinary Invention

    The kitchen crafts dishes with recognizable comfort while infusing creative fusion balance, keeping ambitious flavor profiles both thrilling and accessible.

    What impressed me the most was that despite being a fusion-style restaurant, the food didn't feel too foreign or strange. It was original and unique, but still approachable and delicious.

    Alexander Zhdanov

Most acclaimed signature dishes from the smokehouse kitchen

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    The coconut ice cream served in the young coconut was massive, unbelievably creamy, and a fitting end to the meal.

    James

  • Beef Short Ribs

    The beef short rib is a must have. It has that tender & juicy melt in your mouth texture with beautifully locked in smokiness.

    Patricia P

  • Pork Belly

    The mains were absolute perfection: crispy katsu chicken, fragrant olive rice, and the most melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.

    Zana Radevska

  • Kingfish Sashimi

    Loved dining here, the food is amazing - the beef short ribs and kingfish sashimi are standout dishes.

    Glenda Lim

Other favorites

Appetizers, curated desserts, and signature smoked drinks

  • Cinnamon Donut

    One dessert that absolutely blew us away was the Cinnamon Donut with condensed milk custard.

    Alexander Zhdanov

  • Smoked Prawns

    The prawns were cooked well, juicy and tender, with subtle smoky flavour.

    Mei Lin Lee

  • Duck Cigars

    Of the lot, I find the duck cigar quite outstanding. The “cigar” part is basically a thin pastry roll fried until golden giving a light crispness that contrasts with the soft umami rich duck filling.

    Patricia P

  • Smoked Cocktails

    The cocktails were also delicious, creative and all had that signature smoky flavour.

    Mei Lin Lee

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that elevate the dining experience at Yan Melbourne

  • Detailed Smoke Wood Origin Notes

    The menu transparently details the specific wood and smoke elements infused into each savory dish and craft cocktail, ensuring subtle and balanced profiles.

  • Liquid Nitrogen Fresh Coconut Finale

    Dessert features fresh young coconuts piled high with ice cream rapidly frozen to order with liquid nitrogen over a foundation of coconut jelly and fresh flesh.

  • Seamless Milestone & Celebration Coordination

    Special celebration surprises, including coordinating pre-ordered cakes and attentive staff walk-throughs of dish preparations, are tailored for milestone dinners and Valentine's dates.

  • Secluded Private Dining in the Sterling Room

    Private business lunches and events hosted in the dedicated, secluded Sterling Room receive custom dietary accommodations and attentive dedicated hosting.

Before you head over

Practical advice on portion planning, menu smoke profiles, and private room reservations

  • Plan to Share the Signature Coconut Dessert

    The signature liquid nitrogen coconut ice cream is served inside a whole fresh coconut piled high like a mini mountain; diners frequently note that a single serving is massive and easily satisfies up to four guests.

  • Review Smoke Profiles Across the Menu

    Because Yan centers on smoke-infused cooking across savory plates and cocktails, check the dish descriptions which specify wood and smoke profiles if you prefer more nuanced versus intense smoky flavors.

  • Reserve the Sterling Room for Group Dinners

    For private corporate functions or group lunches, book the Sterling Room in advance, which offers a fully secluded dining space alongside staff accommodation for guest dietary requirements.

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