Flower Drum

Cantonese fine dining, duck carved at the table

Hours: Mon-Sat 12-3 pm, 6-11 pm; Sun 6-10:30 pm
Budget: From A$65 pp (tasting from A$90)
Address: 17 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

Down narrow Market Lane, an unshowy door opens to a Cantonese dining room with white tablecloths and suited waiters. It has sat near the top of Melbourne critics lists for decades. Peking duck carved beside the table is its signature. Reviews advise booking around two weeks ahead.