Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 11830 reviews

What nalia v likes about Flower Drum:
We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato pear were the highlight of the night for me. We also tried the pearl meat (nice), honey ribs (tasty), e fu noodles (delicious), barramundi noodles (interesting, lo hon veggies (great), vegetarian 1000 leaf tofu (nice), chicken with moutai (slightly salty), special fried ri... View all feedback. What Robert Joly doesn't like about Flower Drum:
I dine in the restaurant late October 2022. Extremely disappointed. Seated at my table more than 40mins , without a waiter or waitress attending. Had to ask for a menu , the waiter was shocked. They had forgotten us.I dont care how good the food can be , with services like this , the restaurant don't even deserve to be rated 1 star . View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 22 reviews
Damiana
24.12.2022 - 12:35

Silver service Chinese restaurant. Amazing food and staff. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. Highly recommend.

Xavier
24.12.2022 - 12:35

Excellent food, service, atmosphere, everything. Highly recommend. Get the Peking Duck!

Irene
24.12.2022 - 12:35

A melbourne institution! eating is exalted. service is exemplary. the wine list is extensive. could no longer have done to some menu variations for our teenager...

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Helga
24.12.2022 - 12:35

Wow. absolutely fantastic lunch with flower drum. the food and the service were incredible. obviously expensive, but they don't go there expect a little less an...

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Helga
24.12.2022 - 12:35

Easy one of the best melbournesseafood, duck, weine and old school gastservice

The consensus on the iconic Melbourne restaurant Flower Drum seems to be mixed. Some diners have praised the exceptional service and delicious food, particularly highlighting dishes such as the Peking duck and chef's signatures banquet. However, others have been less impressed, with complaints about bland and unimpressive dishes, small portions, and high prices. While the restaurant's reputation as a pioneer of fine dining in Melbourne is commendable, some feel that it may have become outdated and lacking in modern dining experiences. Overall, Flower Drum seems to offer a reliable and enjoyable dining experience for those looking for high-quality Chinese food and excellent service, even if it may not meet everyone's expectations.

Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 3775 reviews
Katie
02.02.2024 - 17:11

I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself.

LittleAsianGirl
02.02.2024 - 17:11

Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely appreciate that t...

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Aaditeya
02.02.2024 - 17:11

Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in a long tim...

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leo
02.02.2024 - 17:11

Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.<br/ <br/ I have been h...

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Mamacita
02.02.2024 - 17:11

Absolutely love the Peking duck!<br/ We had lunch last Friday with friends here<br/ Food is delish<br/ I can’t wait to come back! <br/

Top-rated
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Valentina
09.10.2023 - 16:35

I loved it. I’m not used to full service wait staff so that is worth the experience alone. I wish I knew how to make Cantonese steak that good, it was brilliant...

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Diego
09.10.2023 - 16:35

Restaurant Review: Flower Drum Location Located in the heart of Market Lane, Melbourne, Flower Drum boasts not just a prime location but also an experience that...

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Amélie
09.10.2023 - 16:35

Cost: $230 for 4 Food: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ordered: 3 x 2 course Lunch tasting banquet (3 entrees and 3 mains), paspaley pearl meat, sliced tofu with...

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lila
09.10.2023 - 16:35

Flower drum is truly an institution restaurant and is a gem that has stood the test of time, consistently delivering delicious and authentic Cantonese cuisine....

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hongtai
09.10.2023 - 16:35

We been here for wedding dinner la . Atmosphere are good. Especially very funny staffs. We booked vip room . We have some vegan family but they also organized v...

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4.0 ★ from 693 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 70 reviews
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4.4 ★ from 1 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 1544 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 38 reviews
Zomato
4.6 ★ from 1352 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 4325 reviews

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