Rank 1.
川湘楼 Red Chilli House
chinese · Melbourne VIC 3000
sichuan and hunan done right—numbing heat, proper wok technique, doesn't play it safe for western palates.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:30G4.4T4.3Y3.9MS