Authentic Sichuan Restaurant Near Melbourne CBD
Traditional Sichuan Cooking with a Modern Melbourne Twist
At SHU, traditional Sichuan flavour is the starting point,not a theme. We draw on the cuisine’s signature profile of chilli heat, aromatic oils, and the unmistakable numbing lift of Sichuan peppercorn, then refine it with a modern Melbourne approach to produce, technique, and presentation. The result is food that’s bold and layered, but still balanced enough to enjoy across a full meal. Our menu is 100% plant-based, that means the focus stays where it should: on texture, depth, and craft, crispy against silky, smoky against bright, spice against acidity. Whether you’re already vegan or simply choosing a plant-based restaurant for the night, you’ll find dishes that feel intentional and complete, not like a compromise. Expect a dining experience that’s confident, carefully paced, and rooted in flavour, ideal for date nights, celebrations, and long dinners with friends.
Our Dining Options
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10 Course Vegan Degustation
Our 10-course vegan degustation is a set-menu experience inspired by Sichuan flavours, created for diners who want to explore a wide range of dishes in one sitting.
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Chef's choice of 5 course
The chef’s choice 5-course menu delivers a structured meal that still feels special. It’s a great option when you want a refined dinner without the longer sitting of a full degustation.
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Unlimited Yum Cha Sat/Sun
Our unlimited weekend Yum Cha is designed for sharing and sampling, making it ideal for groups and relaxed catch-ups.
MAKE A RESERVATIOn
Please read carefully before making a reservation
Last minute (less than 12 hours) cancellation, reschedule or no show will incur a fee of $55 per per person. We do not refund or credit if you have prepaid your meal.
We cater most dietaries and allergy requests such as gluten, alium and nuts free, they need to be provided with in 5 hours or on the spot will incur a $15 catering fee.
We do not cater for any dietary requests for Yum Cha
Birthday cake is accepted with a $20 service fee.
No BYO
10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays.
Why Our Sichuan Restaurant Near Melbourne CBD Is a Local Favourite
SHU has built a loyal following because we keep the experience consistent: bold Sichuan-inspired flavours, a welcoming dining room, and menus that feel considered from start to finish. Guests come to us for food that delivers real depth,spice that’s fragrant and layered rather than one-note, and for an atmosphere that works just as well for intimate dinners as it does for group celebrations. We take care with ingredients, technique, and pacing, and we keep the focus on what diners value most: flavour, hospitality, and a meal that feels worth the time. If you’re looking for a Sichuan restaurant near Melbourne CBD that offers something genuinely different, modern, plant-based, and built around craft, SHU is the kind of place people return to and recommend.
Give The Gift of SHU
Need a gift? Want to introduce someone to the world of plant based dining? Buy a gift card for one of Shu’s experimental or 10 course dining experiences.