With prime panoramic views of the Yarra River and the Melbourne City skyline, finessed food and impeccable service, Red Emperor is considered by many in the food circles as being one of Melbourne’s best Chinese restaurants. Red Emperor has been a steady Southgate favourite since it opened in 1992. With its spacious split-level dining area, and floor to ceiling windows, the restaurant offers traditional Chinese cuisine in elegant surroundings.

Red Emperor offers fine Cantonese cuisine with dashes of flavours from Hong Kong and other mainland regions.

Specialties include fresh seafood picked live from the tanks, Peking or Sichuan Smoked Duck and a "Dundee Selection" featuring crocodile, kangaroo and venison.

Head Chef, Hon Kau Hui, first came to Australia in 1985 to work as Second Chef to Gilbert Lau of the Flower Drum. Over the years Hon Kau has developed his culinary skills, adapting many dishes and sauces to the fresh produce of Australia.

Red Emperor is famous for their excellent daily Yum Cha with Sunday Yum Cha being a favourite Melbourne tradition. Yum Cha details

Red Emperor is a great all-rounder for any time of the day and is a superb choice for all your business functions or special occasions. When arranging an important business banquet, Red Emperor's knowledge and experience will ensure it's an unprecedented success.

"Congratulations to Red Emperor for being awarded one Chef's Hat in The Age Good Food Guide 2008"