Chinese Menu | Southbank, Melbourne
Explore China’s Finest Flavours With Our Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Aromatic and fragrant, the culinary focus at Spice Temple is regional China, looking at the different provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Xinjiang. With the dusty aromas of dried spice and the intensity of chillies (dried, fresh, salted, pickled, brined and fermented) our menu is designed to excite, with balance and harmony at its core.
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Discover the essence of Chinese fine dining with our à la carte menu at our esteemed Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. Delight in authentic Chinese cuisine, meticulously crafted for an unparalleled lunch or dinner in Southbank.
For desserts, our kitchen serves an authentic blend of both the traditional and innovative tastes of China. Enjoy exquisite desserts paired perfectly with our very own Chinese teas, including the fragrant Jasmine tea. Elevate your experience with our unique dessert cocktails, crafted for a taste of sophistication.
Lastly, to complement your meal, choose from our selection of beverages, featuring a unique blend of Zodiac cocktails, traditional Chinese beers like Tsing Tao, and refreshing non-alcoholic Chinese drinks.
Savour the authentic flavours of China in Southbank, Melbourne and experience a new level of premium Asian cuisine.
*Please note our menus are subject to changes.
Visit Spice Temple for dining on culinary from China's far-flung regions.
Meet Our Team
Andy Evans
Executive Chef
Spice Temple Melbourne
Andy has carved out a long, successful culinary career, beginning with his first-year apprenticeship at Rockpool on George Street in Sydney at the age of 19.
Andy chalked up nine years with the Rockpool team, before moving to Neil Perry’s restaurant XO in Potts Point, then leaving the Rockpool fold for several years. During this time he worked at China Doll in Woolloomooloo.
In 2008, after a stint travelling through South America, he re-joined Rockpool Dining Group (now Hunter St. Hospitality) to assist with research and development for the launch of Spice Temple, which opened in January 2009 with Andy as Head Chef.
Another key milestone for Andy was the opening of Spice Temple Melbourne in 2011, when he assumed the role of Executive Chef, overseeing both restaurant kitchens.
- Dinner A La Carte
- Lunch A La Carte
- Golden Banquet
- Desserts
- Cocktails, Drinks, and Wine
THE PREMIUM BANQUET
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
Based on the finest seasonal produce
A LA CARTE
Our food is designed to be shared. The hottest dishes have an asterisk
PICKLES
To awaken the palate and to cool the fire
- Cabbage and radish11
- Cucumbers Smashed Garlic And Ginger11
SALADS & COLD CUTS
- Freshly Shucked OysterChinese Style Mignonette7/pc
- Hiramasa KingfishPickled Green Chilli, Black Sesame And Shallot Oil31
- Liang Fen*Mung Bean Noodles Served With Spicy Sesame Peanut Dressing22
- Bang Bang Chicken*With Strange Flavour Dressing29
HOT ENTREE
- Roasted Queensland ScallopWith Salted Chilli Butter12/pc
- Fried Silken Tofu*Sichuan Salt And Pepper Flour, Coriander And Chilli28
- Crispy Eggplant Fish Fragrant Dressing31
- Spring Onion Pancake22
- Fried Calamari ‘Typhoon Shelter Style’*31
- Fried Chicken Wings*Heaven Facing Chillies And Sichuan PepperSmall 21 / Large 32
- Hot and Numbing Dried Wagyu Beef*33
DUMPLINGS AND THINGS
- Pan Fried Wagyu Bao(4pcs)25
- Golden Fried Pork And Leek Bao(4pcs)24
- Lobster And Prawn Dumpling(4pcs)34
- Lamb Dumplings With Chilli*(6pcs)33
- Prawn Wontons*Aged Black Vinegar Dressing4pcs 29 / 8pcs 39
- Crystal Veggie Dumplings(4pcs) 24
- Prawn And Scallop Spring RollsWith Plum Sauce (4pcs) 24
NOODLES
- Braised Glass NoodlesChinese Mushroom And Salted Chilli32
- Stir-Fried Egg Noodles*With Bacon And XO Sauce 29
SEAFOOD
- Stir Fried Prawns Jiangxi Style*With King Brown Mushrooms52
- Steamed Market FishWith Ginger And Shallot Dressing52
- Steamed Market Fish Hunan Style*Salted Chilli And Black Bean52
- Fish Drowned*In Heaven Facing Chillies And Sichuan Peppers55
- Live Tasmanian LobsterWith A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO or Ginger and Shallot Market Price
- Live Queensland Mud CrabWith A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO* or Black Bean Chillies* or Ginger and Shallot 99
POULTRY AND PORK
- Kung Pao Chicken*Sichuan Peppercorns, Heaven Facing Chillies, Cashwes51
- Grilled Char Siu Pork BellyGarlic Chive Pesto, Shaoxing Glaze52
- Spicy Numbing Sweet And Sour Pork*Pork Scotch, Black Vinegar, Chilli Oil52
- Nanjing Style Braised Pork Hock52
BEEF AND LAMB
- Stir Fried Grass Fed Beef Fillet Salted Black Bean Beef and Bullhorn Peppers55
- Sichuan Fire Water Beef*With Chilli Broth And Sichuan Pepper58
- Charcoal Grilled Lamb Backstrap* With Green Chilli Relish 54
VEGETABLES AND RICE
- Stir Fried Asian Greens With Garlic Small 14 / Large 23
- Steamed Chinese BroccoliOyster Sauce And Fried GarlicSmall 14 / Large 23
- House Fried RiceEgg, Bacon, PeasSmall 16 / Large 23
- Yunnan Fried RiceMixed Mushroom, Egg, ChilliSmall 15 / Large 23
- Steamed Rice7 pp
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES AND DIETARY REQUESTS
Please note no dishes are suitable for those with an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts.
Due to potential of traces allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients, Spice Temple cannot guarantee completely Allergy-Free dining experience.
Please inform your waiter prior to ordering.
All Credit Card Payments Will Incur A 1.7% To 2.7% Fee,
All Debit Cards and EFTPOS Incur A Processing Fee Of 0.95%.
10% Surcharge Applies On Sunday
15% Surcharge Applies On All Public Holiday
10% Discretionary Service Charge Applies To All Groups Of 6+
THE PREMIUM BANQUET
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
Based on the finest seasonal produce
A LA CARTE
Our food is designed to be shared. The hottest dishes have an asterisk
PICKLES
To awaken the palate and to cool the fire
- Cabbage And Radish11
- Cucumbers Smashed Garlic And Ginger11
SALADS & COLD CUTS
- Freshly Shucked OysterChinese Style Mignonette7/pc
- Hiramasa KingfishPickled Green Chilli, Black Sesame And Shallot Oil31
- Bang Bang Chicken*With Strange Flavour Dressing29
- Sliced Abalone And Liang Fen*Mung Bean Noodles Served With Spicy Sesame Peanut Dressing22
HOT ENTREE
- Roasted Queensland ScallopWith Salted Chilli Butter12/pc
- Fried Silken Tofu Sichuan*Salt And Pepper, Coriander And Chilli28
- Crispy EggplantWith Fish Fragrant Dressing31
- Fried Calamari*With Typhoon Shelter Style Dry Dressing31
- Fried Chicken Wings*Heaven Facing Chillies And Sichuan PeppersSmall 21 | Large 32
- Hot And Numbing Dried Wagyu Beef*33
DUMPLINGS AND THINGS
- Pan Fried Wagyu Bao(4pcs)25
- Golden Fried Pork And Leek Bao(4pcs)24
- Lobster And Prawn Dumpling(4pcs)34
- Lamb Dumplings With Chilli*(6pcs)33
- Prawn Wontons*Aged Black Vinegar Dressing4pcs 28 / 8pcs 39
- Crystal Veggie DumplingsSpinach, Pine Nut, Leek (4pcs)24
- Prawn And Scallop Spring RollsWith Plum Sauce (4pcs) 24
MAINS
- Steamed Market FishWith Ginger And Shallot52
- Steamed Market Fish Hunan Style*Salted Chilli And Black Bean52
- Live Tasmanian LobsterWith A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO* or Ginger And Shallot1kg 199 | 900g 179
- Live Queensland Mud CrabWith A Selection Of One Of The Following Sauces: XO* or Black Bean Chillies* or Ginger And Shallot99
- Kung Pao Chicken*Sichuan Peppercorns, Heaven Facing Chillies And Cashews51
- Spicy Sweet And Sour Pork*Pork Scotch, Black Vinegar, Chilli Oil52
- Stir Fried Grass Fed Beef FilletSalted Black Bean Beef And Bullhorn Peppers55
SIDES
- Braised Glass NoodlesChinese Mushroom And Fermented Chilli32
- Stir Fried Asian GreensWith GarlicSmall 14 | Large 23
- Steamed Chinese BroccoliOyster Sauce And Fried GarlicSmall 14 | Large 23
- House Fried RiceEgg, Bacon, PeasSmall 16 | Large 23
- Yunnan Fried RiceMixed Mushrooms, Egg, ChilliSmall 15 | Large 23
- Steamed Rice7pp
DESSERT
- Mango PuddingWith Condensed Milk Chantilly19
- Coconut TapiocaWith Kumquat And Pineapple16
- Caramel, Chocolate And Peanut Parfait18
- Three Milk CakeWith Meringue And Dried Raspberries18
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES AND DIETARY REQUESTS
Please note no dishes are suitable for those with an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts.
Due to potential of traces allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients, Spice Temple cannot guarantee completely Allergy-Free dining experience.
Please inform your waiter prior to ordering.
All Credit Card Payments Will Incur A 1.7% To 2.7% Fee,
All Debit Cards and EFTPOS Incur A Processing Fee Of 0.95%.
10% Surcharge Applies On Sunday
15% Surcharge Applies On All Public Holiday
10% Discretionary Service Charge Applies To All Groups Of 6+
THE GOLDEN BANQUET
$139pp
(Minimum 2 guest)
Pickled Cucumbers, Smashed Garlic And Ginger
Pickled Cabbage And Radish
Bang Bang Chicken With Strange Flavour Dressing*
Hiramasa Kingfish
Pickled Green Chilli, Black Sesame And Shallot Oil
***
Prawn Wontons
Aged Black Vinegar Dressing*
Steamed Market Fish Hunan Style
Salted Chilli And Black Bean*
Chinese Broccoli
Oyster Sauce And Fried Garlic
***
Stir Fired Grass Fed Beef Fillet with Black Bean And Bullhorn Peppers
Grilled Char Siu Pork Belly, Garlic Chive Pesto, Shaoxing Glaze*
***
Caramel Chocolate Peanut Parfait
The Hottest Dish Have An Asterisk*
(Match With A Wine Selection $65 Per Person)
DESSERTS
- Mango Pudding With Condensed Milk Chantilly19
- Coconut Tapioca With Kumquat and Pineapple16
- Caramel Chocolate and Peanut Parfait18
- Three Milk Cake With Meringue And Dried Raspberries18
Cocktails, Drinks & Wines
Zodiac Cocktails
- RatHavana Años 3 Rum, Suze, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Juice, Sugar Syrup, Orange Bitters, Bianca Vigna Prosecco27
- OxWild Turkey Bourbon, Agave syrup, Housemade Coriander syrup27
- TigerPatron Reposado Tequila, House Made Pinecello, Vida Mezcal, Agave Nectar28
- RabbitVodka, Strawberry, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime Juice, Almond Orgeat, Fever Tree Soda28
- DragonHouse Infused Chilli Espolon Blanco, Cointreau, Blood Orange, Lime, Agave Nectar30
- SnakeHouse Infused Pear Vodka, Cointreau, Yuzu, Agave Nectar, Ginger Beer26
- HorseDisaronno, Licor 43, Cherry Heering, Apricot, Lemon, Egg White30
- SheepVodka, Pineapple juice, Passionfruit juice, Vanilla Syrup, Lemon Juice29
- MonkeySkyy Vodka, Lychee, Du Kuyper Peach Liqueur, Lillet Blanc, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur 27
- RoosterHouse Made Limoncello, Aperol, Passionfruit pulp27
- DogAmaro Montenegro, Cointreau, Fernet Branca, Fever Tree Tonic27
- PigSailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Gosling's Dark Rum, Coco Lopez Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Lime, Vanilla 31
Provincial Classics
- Sichuan NegroniSichuan pepper, spiced campari, Tanquery Gin, Vermouth 27
Non-Alcoholic
- Virgin Cucumber MojitoLime, Sugar, Cucumber, Mint17
- Spice Temple ClassicApple, Mint, Passionfruit17
Beer
- TsingtaoQiandao, China, 330ml, 4.5% alc./vol.15
- 4 Pines Pale AleManly, NSW, 330ml, 5.1% alc./vol.15
- Crown LagerAbbotsford, Victoria, 375ml, 4.9% alc./vol.15
- White Rabbit Dark AleHealesville, Victoria, 330ml, 4.9% alc./vol15
- Balter Captain SensibleCurrumbin, Queensland, 375ml, 3.5% alc./vol.14
- Heaps Normal Quiet XPASydney, New South Wales, 375ml, 0.5% alc./vol.13
- Willie Smith's Organic Apple CiderHuon Valley, Tasmania, 330ml, 5.4% alc./vol.16
WINE BY THE GLASS
Sparkling
- NV Bianca Vigna ProseccoVeneto Italy18
- 2019 Chandon ‘Special Edition’ Blanc De NoirsWhitlands Plateau, VIC 22
- NV Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut NVChampagne France36
White
- 2022 Assyrtiko, Jim Barry Clare Valley, SA 19
- 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Shaw + SmithAdelaid Hills, SA23
- 2020 Riesling, Naked Run Der ZweiteClare Valley, SA18
- 2019 Riesling, Schloss Lieser Estate Kabinett Mosel, Germany31
- 2022 Pinot Gris, Quealy Tussie Mussie Mornington Peninsula, VIC21
- 2022 Chardonnay, Mayfield Eighteen FifteenOrange, NSW21
Rosé
- 2022 Rosé, Domaine TriennesProvence, France19
Red
- 2023 Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor 10XMornington Peninsula, VIC25
- 2020 Pinot Noir, Craggy RangeMartinborough, New Zeland24
- 2022 Grenache, Yangarra Estate Old VineMcLaren Vale SA28
- 2021 Malbec, Terrazas de los Andes ReservaMendoza, Argentina22
- 2021 Cabernet Blend, Nocturne SRMargaret River, WA25
- 2017 Shiraz, Rockpool by Yalumba Barossa Valley, SA31
Sweet
- 2021 Riesling, Heggies Vineyard Botrytis EdenValley South Australia14
- NV Sherry Romate Cardenal Cisneros Pedro XimenezJerez, Spain17
- NV Tawny, Rockford P.S. MarionBarossa SA15
