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Best Dim sum southin Melbourne

Chinese restaurant · Melbourne
222 Exhibition St
Secret Kitchen Chinatown
Secret Kitchen Chinatown is a top-rated dim sum spot in South Melbourne.
Score
8.1
Mentions
1
Sentiment
80%
“An authentic dim sum restaurant with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The food tastes great and feels traditional. Prices are slightly above average. Service could be improved, but the environment is clean and comfortable.”
— Kolven Chow
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Sources
10 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
1 mentions of "dim sum south" tied to Secret Kitchen Chinatown.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.