
Yan Melbourne
An acclaimed Cantonese restaurant in South Yarra, rated 4.7 across more than 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Yan sits on Toorak Road in South Yarra, one of Melbourne's most stylish and fashionable inner-southern suburbs. An acclaimed Cantonese restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, refined Cantonese cooking — the kind of accomplished, elegant spot that brings genuine, high-quality Cantonese cuisine to the area and has become a genuine destination.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Cantonese food, a good drinks offering and a stylish, polished setting in a prime South Yarra location, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a memorable Chinese feast. Refined Cantonese dining done well is a real draw, and Yan has clearly won over a discerning, loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular, well-regarded restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special Cantonese meal in South Yarra.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- WednesdayToday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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