Melbourne City, Victoria, offers a variety of Taiwanese restaurants catering to different tastes and preferences. Some top Taiwanese restaurants in the area include Peko Peko, known for its authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Din Tai Fung (Emporium Melbourne) is a well-known chain offering a range of Taiwanese dishes, including their famous xiao long bao (soup dumplings).
Mr Huang Jin, located in Katherine Place, is a low-key diner serving classics like Taiwanese Fried Chicken, xiao long bao, fried noodles, and sticky pork ribs, with seasonal specials on the menu. Taiwan Cafe, situated in Stanley Street, specializes in crowd-pleasers like salt and pepper chicken meal, fried rice, and stacked noodle bowls, as well as offering crispy fish cakes, Taiwanese hot dogs, peanut rice soup, and occasional durian specials.
For more adventurous foodies, there are options like black sesame shaved ice, grass jelly bowls, and taro tofu pudding. Hot Star Large Fried Chicken, known for its large, crispy fried chicken, offers a unique take on Taiwanese street food. These restaurants showcase the diverse flavors and textures of Taiwanese cuisine, making them ideal destinations for food enthusiasts exploring Melbourne City.