Gai Wong
A much-loved Asian restaurant in North Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gai Wong sits on Flemington Road in North Melbourne, just north of the CBD. A much-loved Asian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, flavour-packed cooking — the kind of welcoming, dependable spot whose tasty, satisfying food has won a devoted local following.
The appeal is that combination of quality, flavourful Asian food, a welcoming atmosphere and a convenient North Melbourne location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a meal with friends, a casual bite or a tasty takeaway. Quality Asian cooking done well always draws a loyal crowd, and Gai Wong has clearly become a genuine favourite in the area.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot gets busy at meal times, so it's worth checking current details and booking or ordering directly where needed before you go — though for quality, flavour-packed Asian food, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Gai Wong in North Melbourne.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 20:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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