At Oriental Teahouse, we blur the lines between Chinese tradition and the Melbourne contemporary dining experience to create the ultimate Modern Chinese experience. David Zhou started Oriental Teahouse as a small tea shop on Chapel Street in 1993. The business has since flourished into one of Melbourne's go-to Yum Cha destinations, with 2 premiere locations as well as Zhou Zhou bar above Chapel S
treet. Tea and Yum Cha are our thing, and nothing gives us more of a buzz than balancing authenticity with creativity. Sure, we offer all the classics, such as Siu Mai dumplings, but we’re not afraid to serve juicy parcels stuffed with chilli wagyu beef or even white chocolate. The term "Yum Cha" refers to the custom of eating small servings of different foods, paired with some well brewed Chinese Tea. When most people think of Yum Cha they think of Sunday lunchtime, but here at Oriental Teahouse, we like to offer Yum Cha at any time of day, 7 days a week! As for our tea, each signature blend is hand-crafted by Oriental Teahouse founder David Zhou. Since moving from Shanghai to Melbourne David has dedicated his life to understanding the holistic healing properties of different teas, creating blends that are as beneficial for the body as they are on the taste buds.
