Shark Fin House Melbourne
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The Shark Fin House is situated in the center of Chinatown area of the city of Melbourne. The Melbourne Chinatown is, in fact, the longest Chinese settlement that one can find in the world. The restaurant was opened in the year 1989 and is considered as the best Chinese restaurant in the city. The Shark Fin House is a part of the Shark Fin Group of Restaurants, known for their Cantonese food and seafood specialties. The restaurant is located on the Little Bourke Street, the most famous and the main street of Melbourne Chinatown.
The restaurant is famous for its Cantonese dishes, especially the seafood specialties. The visitors can try out the numerous lobster, crab and abalone dishes prepared by the master chefs of the restaurant. The Shark Fin House restaurant is particularly famous for its Hong Kong style ‘Yum Cha’ visited by the guests during lunchtime. The quality of the snacks served in the Yum Cha is extremely good. Moreover, one can also try the dim sum specialties served here. These mouth-watering dishes will surely satisfy your palate and make you come back for more. The restaurant also serves vegetarian dishes to the guests.
You can also enjoy the live seafood dishes offered by the restaurant. One of the most common and popular dish is the Steam Boat with Tasmanian green Lip Abalone. Other live seafood that one can choose include Lobster, Tiger Prawns, King Island Giant Crabs, Queensland Mud Crabs, Antarctic Snow crabs and different types of fishes. The restaurant also has a wide collection of wines to choose from. Both local as well as imported wines are available here and you can take your pick based upon your choices and liking.
The Shark Fin House, Melbourne offers an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, which is absolutely ideal for business lunches. The services are not only of high class but also quick and fast. The restaurant is completely licensed and serves lunch as well as dinner. Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Dinner is served in this restaurant from 5:00 p.m. onwards on all days of the week. The restaurant has a seating capacity of 380 seats and a total of 60 private rooms. The main dishes are available for rates starting from $18 while desserts are available for $6. Payments can be made with Master Card, Visa Card, American Express, Diners Club and Bankcard.
Facilities available include parking facility and wheelchair facility for the disabled guests. One has to make reservations in advance, especially during the weekends. The restaurant also has a take away counter.
The Shark Fin House, Melbourne is one of the most popular restaurants of the city. The restaurant with its mouth-watering delicacies and elegant ambience will make dining a memorable experience.
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