The winner · Analysed 883 reviews● Updated 2026-05-15
Best Yum Cha in Southbank
Yum Cha in Melbourne came down to 12,157 reviews across 15 restaurants. House of Yum Cha stood out for fresh barbecue pork buns and high quality dim sum.
Cantonese · Southbank
Crown Casino, 31, 33/8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006
Lucky Chan Restaurant
Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the signature yum cha dishes, noting that every item ordered is truly impeccable. While not ranked first, the restaurant remains a top contender due to its outstanding service and a menu that offers high-end flavors without being much more expensive than competitors.
Winner Verdict
Mostly PositiveScore
7.3
Mentions
8
Sentiment
75%
“Craving a quality yum cha experience? This spot serves up signature dishes that are perfect for indulging yourself.”
— Ling Yuan
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$40-120 per person (234 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 3 pm · Reopens 6 pm
Address
Crown Casino, 31, 33/8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006
Phone
03) 9696 3966
Plus code
5XG5+Q3 Southbank, Victoria
Updated by this business 7 weeks ago
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Mostly PositiveReviews Analysed
883+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
75%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-15
Runners up
Top 2 around Southbank
- 02
Red Emperor (Southgate) Chinese Restaurant
Reviewers consistently praise the thin-skinned dumplings and standout squid calamari tentacles found within their extensive all-you-can-eat selection.
M10/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
7 mentions
7.2
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
8 mentions of "Yum Cha" tied to Lucky Chan Restaurant.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.