Chin Chin ★ 4.1
Chin Chin on Flinders Lane is the no-bookings Southeast Asian diner: arrive on a weeknight, order the whole fish and a cold beer from the freezer bar.
Order: Whole barramundi with green herbs and tamarind sauce
What to order at Pho Hung Vuong 2
- Must order
- Rare beef and brisket pho, large
Must order: Rare beef and brisket pho, large
Location
Address: 108 Victoria Street, Richmond VIC 3121, Melbourne
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