Oriental Teahouse

Oriental Teahouse Our founding restaurant opened 10 years ago on buzzing Chapel Street in South Yarra.
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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 Street. 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.

Yum Cha is on every Saturday at our C*D Teahouse - trolleys doing the rounds, cocktails pouring and absolutely no such t...
25/09/2026

Yum Cha is on every Saturday at our C*D Teahouse - trolleys doing the rounds, cocktails pouring and absolutely no such thing as too many dumplings.

12–3pm ❤️‍🔥

24/09/2026

Our love language? Probably dumplings. Steamed, fried, crispy, saucy - we like them all.

Come find us in South Yarra and Melbourne C*D.

22/09/2026

World Dumpling Day is this Saturday. Naturally, we’ll be celebrating by eating our body weight in dumplings 😎

You should too.

Find us at C*D and South Yarra all weekend long.

09/09/2026

Birthdays, big milestones, work parties or just a very good excuse to get everyone together - we’ve got spaces for groups big and small, with plenty of dumplings to go around.

Get the group chat going and let’s get your next celebration in the diary.

Tiny martinis. Big dumpling energy 🍸Three baskets of dumplings and a mini martini for $38pp. Ginger Prawn, Chilli Wagyu ...
02/09/2026

Tiny martinis. Big dumpling energy 🍸

Three baskets of dumplings and a mini martini for $38pp. Ginger Prawn, Chilli Wagyu Beef and XO Scallop & Prawn, plus your pick of Lychee, Classic Gin or Yuzu.

Monday–Thursday nights from 5pm at South Yarra. Welcome to the club.

Got a bottle at home that’s too good for a Monday? Bring it with you.BYO is on every Monday and Tuesday night at our C*D...
26/08/2026

Got a bottle at home that’s too good for a Monday? Bring it with you.

BYO is on every Monday and Tuesday night at our C*D Teahouse. Round up a few mates, order a roast platter and pop that bottle.

Good things come in fluffy packages. Our Buddha's BBQ Buns are our vegan answer to a classic BBQ pork bun. Fresh from th...
19/08/2026

Good things come in fluffy packages. Our Buddha's BBQ Buns are our vegan answer to a classic BBQ pork bun. Fresh from the steamer, soft, fluffy and filled with savoury BBQ mushroom goodness. Proof the vegan option is never the compromise.

11/08/2026

Favourite child status is up for grabs.

Bring Dad to Oriental Teahouse on Father’s Day weekend for Yum Cha or dinner at our C*D and South Yarra Teahouses. Expect baskets of dumplings, Dad’s favourite dishes and plenty to pass around the table.

Weekend mode activated!Steamers are on, woks firing and bevs pouring, we're here all weekend for lunch and dinner souths...
07/08/2026

Weekend mode activated!

Steamers are on, woks firing and bevs pouring, we're here all weekend for lunch and dinner southside🤝

If you've never tried our Chilli Wagyu Beef Dumplings, we'd like to respectfully ask... what exactly have you been doing...
29/07/2026

If you've never tried our Chilli Wagyu Beef Dumplings, we'd like to respectfully ask... what exactly have you been doing?

Wagyu, kaffir lime and our magic chilli oil. Kinda life-changing.

Come warm up, it's cold out. Hot dumplings, pots of tea and all your Teahouse favourites, every night.❤️‍🔥
23/07/2026

Come warm up, it's cold out. Hot dumplings, pots of tea and all your Teahouse favourites, every night.❤️‍🔥

Some clubs have membership fees. Ours has dumplings.Martini & Dumpling Club is on Monday - Thursday nights at South Yarr...
08/07/2026

Some clubs have membership fees. Ours has dumplings.

Martini & Dumpling Club is on Monday - Thursday nights at South Yarra, and includes Chilli Wagyu Beef, Ginger Prawn, XO Scallop & Prawn Dumplings, mini martinis, and a little midweek fun. Come be part of the club ###

Forget Euro summer. The trip from pass to table doesn't require airport security, a passport or a layover. Just a direct...
06/07/2026

Forget Euro summer. The trip from pass to table doesn't require airport security, a passport or a layover. Just a direct route from kitchen to chopsticks.

Address

455 Chapel Street
South Yarra, VIC
3141

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 10pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10pm
Friday 10:30am - 11pm
Saturday 10:30am - 11pm
Sunday 10:30am - 10pm

Telephone

0398260168

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