Flower Drum
A classic Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown opened in 1975, named Restaurant of the Year in The Age Good Food Guide 2026.
A fine dining Cantonese restaurant located on Market Lane in Chinatown. Opened in 1975, it is renowned for its silver-service tableside presentation and was named Restaurant of the Year in the Good Food Guide 2026. The signature dish is the Peking Duck pancakes, which can be ordered à la carte or as part of the chef's tasting menu. Banquet menus are available for both lunch and dinner. Reviews are not entirely unanimous, as some diners find the portions small and the prices high. The average cost is about AUD 200 per person. It is recommended to book in advance on the official website. The dress code is smart casual; shorts and flip-flops are not permitted. Located within the CBD, easily accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Lunch: Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00; Dinner: Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00, Sun until 22:30. Closed for Christmas and New Year from 2026-12-20 to 2027-01-05
Nearby sights
- Chinatown, Melbourne
- State Library Victoria
- Hosier Lane
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- City Circle Tram (Route 35)
- Block Arcade & Royal Arcade
- Degraves Street & Centre Place
- Flinders Street Station & Federation Square