Dessert House, Chinatown

Contrary to its name, regular customers frequent the restaurant not for desserts but for satisfyingly delicious Chinese meals.

Lemongrass Chicken on Rice $7.90

Yet another popular Chinese eatery in the heart of CBD, this restaurant is packed with young university Asian students - all the time.

Why? Really simple really.

That the food is good and cheap.

And that, is all that matters. =D

It is a norm for the waiters/waitresses to take away your unfinished drinks and meals if they think you have been there for a 'reasonably long time'. This is to accommodate new hungry customers who are queueing outside during busy lunch/dinner hours. Be prepared to gobble up your food and leave fast!

Pan-fried Lemongrass Thigh Fillet Chicken, Fried Egg and Shallots
with White Rice

The chicken is extremely juicy and tasty. It is well-marinated, fully infused with lemongrass flavour. Not only that, it is a rather generous piece of chicken fillet and there were plenty of white rice to go with it.

Absolutely delicious.

Crispy Fried Egg on Rice Drizzled with Soy Sauce

There's also a delightful complementary fried egg with the meal. It is just an added bonus, like chicken drumsticks in curry laksa. boiled eggs in curry puffs and omelette in nasi lemak. One do not expect it to come with the meal, but will accept most willingly and happily when served.

It is a great place to have your fix of comforting Chinese meal, but do keep in mind that you will need to finish your food quickly during busy hours.


Dessert House
Mid City Arcade, Chinatown
Melbourne CBD