Our verdict
Old Beijing is worth choosing for a lively Melbourne CBD group meal when the brief is polished Chinese food, shared signatures, and a room with occasion energy. Order around the Peking duck and Xiao Long Bao, then add seafood or spice for contrast. Less useful for solo dining or quiet dates; stronger for celebrations, business dinners, and groups.
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- Address
- 31-37 Artemis Ln, Melbourne
- Phone
- +61403016566
- Website
- oldbeijing.com.au
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Peking duck
- Xiao Long Bao
- XO live pipis
- Sauerkraut fish
- Lobster Ma Po tofu
Who should choose it, and who should skip it
Choose Old Beijing if you want refined Beijing and regional Chinese food in Melbourne, especially if the signature dishes appeal: Peking duck, Xiao Long Bao, XO live pipis, Sauerkraut fish, and lobster Ma Po tofu. It suits diners who like ordering around clear house anchors and letting those dishes define the meal. Skip it if you want a venue with details on another format, service style, or dining occasion not covered by the confirmed information.
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Beijing good for solo dining?
Old Beijing is best assessed by its confirmed details: refined Beijing and regional Chinese food in Melbourne, a smart casual dress code, signature dishes including Peking duck and Xiao Long Bao, and a price of $60 per person.
What should I order at Old Beijing?
Start with the named house dishes: Peking duck and Xiao Long Bao are the clearest anchors, then consider XO live pipis, Sauerkraut fish, or lobster Ma Po tofu. Those dishes best reflect the verified Beijing and regional Chinese focus.
What are alternatives to Old Beijing in Melbourne?
If you want another Chinese meal in Melbourne, compare Old Beijing with other local dining rooms based on the occasion, price, and the dishes you want to order. Old Beijing’s appeal is refined Beijing and regional Chinese cooking at $60 per person.
What kind of occasion suits Old Beijing?
If you are planning a meal at Old Beijing in Melbourne, base the decision on the confirmed restaurant details: refined Beijing and regional Chinese cuisine, smart casual dress, and signature dishes such as Peking duck and Xiao Long Bao.
Is Old Beijing worth the price?
It can be worth the price if you want refined Beijing and regional Chinese food in Melbourne and are interested in dishes such as Peking duck, Xiao Long Bao, XO live pipis, Sauerkraut fish, and lobster Ma Po tofu. The price is $60 per person.
How should I judge the menu at Old Beijing?
To judge Old Beijing, focus on the confirmed dishes and price: Peking duck, Xiao Long Bao, XO live pipis, Sauerkraut fish, lobster Ma Po tofu, and $60 per person.
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Old Beijing
The wine
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
Details
- Lively
- Classic
- Elegant
- Well Known
- Energetic
- Sophisticated
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Casual Hangout
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Craft Cocktails
- Extensive Wine List
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Set Menu
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Spirits
- Vegetarian Friendly
Bustling, grand Chinese dining room with traditional interiors, eye-catching presentation and a lively, high-energy atmosphere suited to groups and celebrations.