Best Spicy Food Restaurants In Melbourne Near Me

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4worldlovers: No matter how you choose to spell it, for me it means one thing – delicious, spicy Chinese food!

Sichuan Province in South West China has wild, rugged mountains to the west and a lush fertile basin of land to the east. It is home to more than 83 million people and far fewer precious Giant Pandas. It’s also the natural habitat of the endangered Red Panda and vulnerable Snow Leopard. Its capital, Chengdu, attracts students from all over the world to study at its prestigious Chinese Medicine Schools. And if you fancy a day trip – and a climb! – the Leshan Giant Buddha (the largest stone Buddha in the world) is worth the hike. I know. I’ve done it!

But for me, all of these wonders pale against the firey majesty of a bowl of Dan Dan Noodles, Mapo Tofu or Shui Zhu Yu (Sichuan Boiled Fish).

But where can you get your fix of Sichuan peppercorns, Chongqing chilli sauce and doubanjiang (red chilli paste) without travelling to China? Where is the best Sichuan food in Melbourne?

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Dainty Sichuan Food isn’t one restaurant, but a whole stable of eateries dedicated to the wonders of Sichuan cuisine.

From its original restaurant in Collingwood, the Dainty Sichuan brand has opened a range of dining spaces across the city and beyond. Many ingredients are imported, to ensure their authenticity. The team of chefs also maintain strong links with professionals back in Sichuan and Chongqing.

Everyone has their favourite when it comes to selecting which Dainty Sichuan incarnation offers the best Sichuan food in Melbourne. However, we will highlight just a few of the better known establishments.

If you find yourself in Melbourne and fancy some dumplings, why not take a look at our recommendations?

If you like your Boiling Fish in Golden Basin to look like a red sea of chillies, then this is the place for you. Other popular dishes include the Cumin Lamb Slices and – if you are feeling adventurous – the Braised Tripe Combo. There is also a dedicated Sichuan hot pot menu if share plates aren’t your thing.

With a spacious dining space fitted out in traditional Chinese decor, it as great place to try when you have few mouths to feed.

The South Yarra branch is the flagship restaurant of the group, but it also has sister joints around Melbourne:

Dainty Sichuan Food Box Hill – Family friendly with a generous hot pot menu.

Dainty Sichuan – in The Glen Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley. More than one reviewers raves about their Cold Noodle Entree.

Finally, it’s worth noting that Dainty Sichuan also have a fast food presence. Over at the Chadstone Shopping Centre they have a busy counter in the food court, knocking out bowls of handmade noodles and wontons.

Are you keen on finding a good Chinese restaurant in Sydney? Take a look at our guide to the best.

Although there are currently 4 Tina’s Noodle Kitchens operating, my favourite is the Box Hill outlet.

Make your own handmade noodles – and pasta! – with one of these easy-to-use Pasta & Noodle Makers

Here you can slurp your contented way through huge bowls of noodle-laidened soup. The broths come in 2 varieties – a milky, boned-based style – or the one that sings ‘Sichuan’ to me, rich with chilli oil. The quality of the food and the size of the portions makes this a cheap and filling meal.

You can find the other stores in the CBD, Preston and the recently revamped The Glen Shopping Centre in Glen Waverley.

Perhaps the heat of Sichuan cooking is too much for you? If you feel like something milder, take a look at our guide to Yum Cha Restaurants in Melbourne.

Located in Chadstone Shopping Centre at 1341 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East, VIC 3145

As the name suggests, this is Sichuan fire and heat tailored for the shopping mall food court where speed and convenience are the law. Not surprisingly, noodles are the draw here, though there are a few other offerings. Our choice is the signature Chilli Chicken soups which pack just enough punch to set you up for your next round of retail therapy.

Why not whip up your own Pork Chow Mein this evening?