Delicious food with an extensive GF menu! Great prices, very careful with allergen consideration and overall a great place for a bite to eat pre-theatre or just for a nice meal at a casual dine in establishment!
Amazing tasting food with plenty of coeliac safe gluten free options. I could even grab sushi from the sushi train, which was amazing! The soy sauce was even gluten free! Lovely staff too.
TLDR: amazing service, quality food with good portions, well trained staff, able to accommodate many dietary requirements and accommodate different budgets.
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My most recent visit was my fourth time dining at Chin Chin, this time it was with work colleagues for a Christmas lunch.
The food was delicious as per usual, and it is worth noting that despite the fact that the restaurant was absolutely packed and insanely busy, all of our dietary requirements were met without fail (lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance).
In terms of cuisine you wont find anything “traditional” at Chin Chin, it is Asian fusion at its finest, but everything is well thought out, well balanced and also fun.
The service was excellent with the staff explaining each dish, making sure our drinks were topped up, checking in with us in between courses and even taking the time to have a quick chat with our table. Additionally when I passed by the kitchen it was very clear that they had their communication locked down.
Always a pleasure to dine here.
Total ripoff trying to charge $6 for a different type of flour. This is unjustifiable. You don't prey on people with a 25% fee because they're born allergic to gluten. It tastes worse, never has a good texture and you want people to pay more for the suffering? No thanks.
I have been with a group of friends there twice, I am celiac and I have not had any problems eating, the girl who served us very kindly explained to us that everything was gluten-free. The food was delicious and in terms of quality and price it was great. I totally recommend this site.
249 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Celiac friendly
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Jo Munro
I popped in tonite and ordered the brisket, but I'm gluten and dairy free, the staff were fantastic it turns out for once dairy was a bigger issue than gluten (all options marked and a seperate fryer) but they swapped it over for steak. Which was safe and delicious. Thanks so much
I always try to make my way here to get some gluten free pancakes when I'm in Melbourne. Today I was looked after by Deb, who although was busy working hard, she was friendly and efficient. I'm grateful for getting my food and drink in good time and that the toilets were very clean!!!!
Finding somewhere to eat as a coeliac, is always a very difficult task. WOW, not only did we feel truly welcomed by the fabulous manager, he also pulled up a seat and sat with us to ensure we would have a great dining experience. The coeliac meal was prepared with the utmost care and the food was wonderful. We will definitely be back!
131 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Celiac friendly
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Erin C
Amazing food and catered for my coeliac daughter with loads of GF options. Very accomodating and she had a sign at her place so all the staff knew she was GF.
303/350 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Accommodating Gluten-Free
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Sonny
The first place I have seen that sells gluten-free souffle pancake. Very interesting.
Welcoming staffs. Clean premise.
The place did not seem to be air-conditioned. However, they have sufficient fans around the place, which was thoughtful.
Ordered tiramisu souffle pancake.
The pancake was very jiggly and wasn't too sweet. It was nice.
No longer 100% gluten free, and can’t even cater for it adequately despite saying they can on their menu - didn’t notify us until 30 mins before our booking despite us specifying “gluten free” in our booking 5 days in advance, and couldn’t offer substitutions for their set menu (their menu now says only a couple of things aren’t gluten free, but we were told anything on the grill is no longer gluten free, so the menu is incorrect as well). To make matters worse, they take the full amount from your card for the set menu at the time of booking upfront, and then you have to wait days to get your money back if you’re not going.
This place was an institution for coeliacs - if that’s why you were going, don’t bother.
CocktailsAsianDairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDessertsDeliveryRestaurant
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Fletcher Ormrod
Nice spot, tight and cosy with pretty of good options across the menu (including for those who are GF/Celiac like myself). Can be a bit loud considering the reasonably small space but no big deal
I was walking past and the staff assured me they could do gluten and dairy-free. Then pointed out the suitable options on the menu. I had the Paella, they confirmed it would be safe for me and it was delicious.
Lovely food. The jeera aloo (triple cooked potatoes in a delicious mystery sauce) were sensational. Gluten free & vegan.
The staff are great. Friendly and funny.
The music was 80s sing along bangers, but played quietly so we could have an easy conversation. Perfect.
Fantastic all round.
We didn't have a booking but the staff made room for us. Amazing food, great service and good pricing.
My partner is celioac and they brought her a specialised menu and made everything she wanted completely gluten free. They even used a separate fryer for the chicken.
Can recommend the feed me option.
Tenancy 9/567 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Celiac friendly
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Jo Munro
The food was amazing, I had seen a few posts online and they did not disappoint. Im gluten and dairy free and they were able to accommodate me with no problems and even recommended which bagel to try. Yum.
Incredibly delicious food! I was very impressed! Each mouthful was bursting with flavour! I’d definitely recommend! The beef just melted in my mouth - it tasted heavenly! The price was reasonable too and the service was excellent! Plenty of gluten free coeliac safe options. 5 stars across the board!
Ground floor/394 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Accommodating Gluten-Free
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Pauline Laing
A relaxing city pub with a great lunch menu for city workers. There’s plenty of gluten free stuff too. I had the Mexican poke bowl - that’s a cultural mixed metaphor, but a tasty lunch.
Really lovely Indonesian restaurant. The staff here are so friendly, they were very patient and accommodating to all customers. The staff were knowledgeable about coeliac disease, so I felt safe eating here. Plenty of gluten free options! The food was delicious! Clean and a good atmosphere. Recommend!
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Emma
The best gelato in Melbourne! Such a range of great flavours, and they always have exciting specials. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable of coeliac disease. I believe almost every flavour was gluten free, and they also used a fresh spoon from a fresh batch of gelato to reduce cross contamination, after I advised I was coeliac. Cannot recommend this spot enough!
What an amazing find! Food was well prepared with incredible service!
Restaurant offers different tasting options, which I highly recommend. They are very accommodating for allergies as well. Chef easily worked around a gluten issue for us.
Amazing experience at MoVida, the first restaurant I’ve been to with dedicated celiac friendly options for almost every menu option! Food and service were exceptional, would recommend
Handy place to eat if you’re heading to the Regent or Athaneum theatres. Great atmosphere.
Emma looked after us beautifully.
Plenty of gluten free options. Only one GF dessert but it was full of flavour.
Highly recommended as this restaurant is in a beautiful area, staff are friendly and efficient, food is delicious and atmosphere is chilled.
We had the Sweet Potato poached eggs on gluten-free toast with avacado and red chillie scrambled eggs with coffee's. It was delicious, and coffee was amazing.
We were lucky with our timing and got a table straight away. However, within 5 mins, there were huge queues for the restaurant. So it's advisable to book if you can. I would still strongly advise: it's worth the wait as we had a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much to the staff and restaurant.
This cafe is a hidden gem! With an impressive selection of Gluten Free (GF) and Vegan Options (VGO), it caters to a wide range of dietary needs. The charming setting offers both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion. The Padre coffee is exceptional, and the breakfast and lunch menu is solid, featuring a delightful array of bagels, including GF options. The American-style menu is a treat, and we were thrilled with the delicious brisket and asparagus. Plus, the staff was accommodating, allowing us to customise our sides to perfection. Highly recommend!
I treated my sister who is gluten free to the Summer Sips high tea. We were very impressed with the attentive service that we experienced. The staff had excellent attention to detail, they made sure we had a wonderful afternoon.
The cocktails were well balanced with the food selection.
The biggest highlight was the GF selection, the savory pastry was delicious!
Plenty of gluten free coeliac options. The service was brilliant - they made sure that my food was prepared safely. The quality of the food was excellent! The best smoked salmon I’ve had in Australia! It’s ashame the same can’t be said about the matcha - quite grainy and the quality was disappointing.
The best chocolate cake…ever!!! I ordered the chocolate decadence cake for a work celebration and every single person said the cake was delicious. I told them afterwards that it was gluten free…it was amazing!!! 😊
The people were also lovely and helpful. The only negative aspect is that it was a tad pricey…but I guess that you get what you pay for.
100% Dedicated Gluten-Free
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free