RuYi Modern Chinese

Est. 2013

Family dining at RuYi Modern Chinese Melbourne
 
 
 

Tucked away in a quintessential Melbourne laneway is our relaxed fine dining restaurant. RuYi Modern Chinese represents a new style for Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Its interiors are elegant, its cuisine delicate and its service seamlessly attentive.

 
 
 
 

Relaxed fine dining at Melbourne’s best modern Chinese restaurant

We welcome groups of any size to our stylish Asian restaurant; from an intimate dinner for two to a large family gathering or an important client meeting. We have only one wish for those dining with us; that they may find a sense of comfort and joy in this simplest of past times.

 
 
Interior design of RuYi Modern Chinese restaurant in Melbourne Laneway
Chinese modern fish dish served on a black plate with a glass of wine
 

EAT @ RUYI

Our food and drink menus have been carefully crafted to celebrate the best of Chinese cuisine and provide the perfect pairing. We source the highest-quality Australian produce to bring our modern retellings of authentic recipes to light.

 
 

DRINK @ RUYI

Our food is flavoursome, delicate and fresh – with plates designed for sharing. While our signature cocktails and boutique wine list provide the ideal complement to every meal.

 
 
Cocktail served on a table
Young couple clinking their wind glasses dining at RuYi Modern Chinese at night
 
 

SERVING YOU MEMORABLE MOMENTS

From our award-winning interior design to our artfully-plated cuisine, we aim to transport you beyond Melbourne’s city streets. With delicate cuisine and attentive service, RuYi is an aesthetic experience you won’t soon forget.

 
 
 

EVENTS @ RUYI

RuYi Modern Chinese restaurant is the perfect backdrop for elegant corporate events and social celebrations. Private functions may be booked any day of the week with packages available for both seated dining and cocktail parties.

BOOK YOUR EVENT

 
 
A tray of champagne glasses carried by a waitress during an event at RuYi Modern Chinese
 

THE SPIRIT OF RUYI

RuYi is a Chinese spiritual object, passed down through generations. It is said to bring good fortune and make everything in life ‘as you wish’.

Our fine dining restaurant is the culmination of a lifetime of searching for RuYi in the everyday.

MORE ABOUT US

 
 

RUYI MODERN CHINESE

RuYi Modern Chinese is located on Liverpool St in the heart of Melbourne’s theatres and nightlife. We are open for dinner from Tuesday - Saturday.

Book your table online or call (03) 9090 7778.

RuYi also welcomes private functions any day of the week.

 
 
Two bartenders behind the bar at RuYi Modern Chinese mixing cocktails

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The beautiful @oneruel and @sundaystephenss popped in for dinner the other night. Good luck on tour, we will see you soon 🥂
The beautiful @oneruel and @sundaystephenss popped in for dinner the other night. Good luck on tour, we will see you soon 🥂
Treat yourself and your comrades on this hump day to RuYi’s ‘clawsome’ citrus scented soft shell crab, as you’ve wished. 🌞🦀🦀 One of RuYi’s classic dishes; it uses the most premium grade soft shell crab coated with a
Treat yourself and your comrades on this hump day to RuYi’s ‘clawsome’ citrus scented soft shell crab, as you’ve wished. 🌞🦀🦀 One of RuYi’s classic dishes; it uses the most premium grade soft shell crab coated with a layer of ultra thin gluten free eggwhite batter and RuYi’s secret citrus sauce- goes down an absolute treat. 😋 The finished result of these little morsels are crusty on the outside, clean and silky smooth on the inside without any oil penetrated through the crusty outer layer. To compliment with that fine dining clean crispy texture, is RuYi’s all time favourite… Harewood Riesling, from WA Denmark. 🍷🍽 These two pair up so well, just like the Ying and the Yang, as you wish. 🥂🍻☯️
Happy International Women’s Day👩🏻👩🏿👩🏾👩🏼👩🏾‍🦳 Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful, strong, empowered women who shaped the hospitality industry of the past and present.. We admire your patience, strong will a
Happy International Women’s Day👩🏻👩🏿👩🏾👩🏼👩🏾‍🦳 Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful, strong, empowered women who shaped the hospitality industry of the past and present.. We admire your patience, strong will and drive and adore your presence. Today is the day to celebrate, and appreciate the woman in your life. Pictured here is Qian Qian, our beautiful strong willed manager; the driving force behind RuYi, a pleasure to work with, constantly driving us to be our best in and out of RuYi. We give a big thanks to all the ladies past and present who helped make the workplace of RuYi better, all the kitchen and front of house staff performed so fantastically in these wierd times. Ladies! In light of the special day today, we offer you a free bubble to celebrate your uniqueness and the power that the female holds. We’ll see you soon Go TeamRuYi!! ♥️ #internationalwomensday #iwd #iwd2022 #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #genderequality #ruyimelbourne #findruyi #ruyimodernchinese #bestrestaurantmelbourne #womeninbusiness #womeninfood #womeninhospitality #teamruyi #melbournerestaurants #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #melbourne #melbournetodo #foodanddrinkmelbourne #melbourneeats #savehospo #melbournefoodiefinds #melbournefoodblog #melbournedatespots #melbournedining #melbournedinning #melbournehospitality #melbfoodbaby
Hey Melbourne! Our wonderful mayor Sally Capp has announced: ‘From Monday 7 March, you’ll be able to claim 25 per cent back on your bill when you spend between $40 and $500 in Melbourne’s cafes, restaurants and bars between Monday
Hey Melbourne! Our wonderful mayor Sally Capp has announced: ‘From Monday 7 March, you’ll be able to claim 25 per cent back on your bill when you spend between $40 and $500 in Melbourne’s cafes, restaurants and bars between Monday and Thursday, with a maximum rebate of $125 per customer across the life of the program. @cityofmelbourne’ Book a table for you and your friends from Tuesdays to Thursdays at RuYi for delicious food & cool drinks. It’s the perfect time for that after work celebration or to bring the gang back together again 🍾 Who doesn't want to claim 25% back off their bills?! See you soon! 💖 🥢 Book your table now via our website link in bio! 🚗 Lots of parkings around our location. #ruyi #ruyimelbourne #findruyi #asyouwish#ruyimodernchinese#melbourneeats #melbourne #food #foodie #fresh #yum #foodporn  #instafood #potd #foodgasm #recipe #eat #foodpics #foodie #foodcoma #potd #hungry #sweet #instagood #yummy #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #melbourneblogger #melbourneeats #melbournemoney #melbournelife#cityofmelbourne
There is always a silver lining during tough times. The COVID-19 guidelines required us to divide our seating area and to our surprise we came up with a great looking private dining room. Positivity prevails! 🤩👍🏻💪🏻 . . We can seat up to 26 or 55
There is always a silver lining during tough times. The COVID-19 guidelines required us to divide our seating area and to our surprise we came up with a great looking private dining room. Positivity prevails! 🤩👍🏻💪🏻 . . We can seat up to 26 or 55 people in our private function room and accomodate around 85 for a standing cocktail event throughout the whole restaurant space. The private area has a very cosy, private vibe and you can enjoy a warm and intimate atmosphere. The award winning interior design and boutique style layout there is also the loveliest part of the restaurant. ✨✨ . . You have all the privacy and comfort for wedding events, birthdays, engagement parties, anniversaries, hen's nights, new year's events and so on. We are located in the classiest and most elegant part of the city. Please call us for more details and we will guide you through it. ❤️ . . #ruyimelbourne #findruyi #asyouwish #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinese #cityofmelbourne #melbfoodandwine #melbournelaneway #chefslife #melbfoodbaby #chiceats #hiprestaurant #melbournedatespots #melbournedining #melbournehospitality #melbournerestaurants #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #melbourne #melbournetodo #foodanddrinkmelbourne #melbourneeats #melbourneasianrestaurant #chineserestaurant #bestrestaurant #timeoutmelbourne #broadsheet_melb #melbournefoodiefinds #melbournefoodblog
RuYis signature Numbing Beef is spectacular! 💫 . . We use premium quality eye-fillet to maintain that tenderness in each bite. Its coated in a sticky, glossy caramelised soy sauce infused with fresh lime, star anise, cinnamon and a touch of szechuan
RuYis signature Numbing Beef is spectacular! 💫 . . We use premium quality eye-fillet to maintain that tenderness in each bite. Its coated in a sticky, glossy caramelised soy sauce infused with fresh lime, star anise, cinnamon and a touch of szechuan pepper for a little kick. 🧑🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳 . . The end product is not only eye-candy but comes with a rich flavour perfect for that grand finale feeling! 🤤 . . #cityofmelbourne #melbfoodandwine #ruyimelbourne #findruyi #asyouwish #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinese #cityofmelbourne #melbfoodandwine #melbournelaneway #melbournefoodscene #melbfoodbaby #chiceats #hiprestaurant #melbournedatespots #melbournedining #melbournehospitality #melbournerestaurants #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #melbourne #melbournetodo #foodanddrinkmelbourne #melbourneeats #melbourneasianrestaurant #chineserestaurant #bestrestaurant #timeoutmelbourne #broadsheet_melb #gourmettraveller
Specially crafted 5-spice old fashioned. Start the week sparkling. ✨🥃😍 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #cooktail
Specially crafted 5-spice old fashioned. Start the week sparkling. ✨🥃😍 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #cooktail
The most essential part of my Friday is to have a proper dinner @ruyimelbourne 🍷🍸🍤🍽😋😘 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #chineserestaurant #
The most essential part of my Friday is to have a proper dinner @ruyimelbourne 🍷🍸🍤🍽😋😘 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #chineserestaurant #fridaynight #friday #prawns🍤
Last minute call-if you haven’t booked a table for Valentine’s Day, we still have a couple of tables available. Call 9090-7778 or ruyi.com.au to get your table. 🌹🍷♥️
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at RuYi’s beautiful space. Delicious food, tailored cocktails and hand picked wine in a romantic vibe. 🌹🍷♥️ . To impress your loved one, book now from www.ruyi.com.au
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at RuYi’s beautiful space. Delicious food, tailored cocktails and hand picked wine in a romantic vibe. 🌹🍷♥️ . To impress your loved one, book now from www.ruyi.com.au
Happy Year of the Tiger🧧🥂🐯 The tiger symbols power, braveness and invincibility; representative of the past two years that we have been through 💪🏻 Therefore, we hope that The Year of the Tiger will allow for 2022 to bring these powerful symbols into our lives along with an auspicious future⚡️ In saying this, we would love to start this Lunar New Year with you! We are hosting a 2 day celebration- the 31/1: CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE & 1/2: CHINESE NEW YEAR DAY, our session times will be 6-8pm & 8:15pm onwards. For both nights, in our 8:15 onwards sessions, we will be having a lion dancing away the bad spirits and the virus heading into 2022, which is now an annual celebration for RuYi ❤️ We hope to see you there… To book, head to ruyi.com.au 🧧
Melbourne!! We are so proud of you, we are all going through this rollercoaster of events…what keep us going is your ongoing support! We are grateful that we are still here and able to pull our team together to serve you. During this crucial
Melbourne!! We are so proud of you, we are all going through this rollercoaster of events…what keep us going is your ongoing support! We are grateful that we are still here and able to pull our team together to serve you. During this crucial time, if you ever want to come out for dinner, we are here! Always giving you the best of our food, service and vibe. 🥂 Come say hello with your vaccination certificate 🤍 Stay safe! Trading Hours: Tuesday: 18:00-22:00 Wednesday: 17:00-22:00 Thursday: 17:30-22:00 Friday: 17:30-23:00 Saturday: 17:00-23:00 • #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #chineserestaurant
The beautiful @oneruel and @sundaystephenss popped in for dinner the other night. Good luck on tour, we will see you soon 🥂 Treat yourself and your comrades on this hump day to RuYi’s ‘clawsome’ citrus scented soft shell crab, as you’ve wished. 🌞🦀🦀 One of RuYi’s classic dishes; it uses the most premium grade soft shell crab coated with a Happy International Women’s Day👩🏻👩🏿👩🏾👩🏼👩🏾‍🦳 Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful, strong, empowered women who shaped the hospitality industry of the past and present.. We admire your patience, strong will a Hey Melbourne! Our wonderful mayor Sally Capp has announced: ‘From Monday 7 March, you’ll be able to claim 25 per cent back on your bill when you spend between $40 and $500 in Melbourne’s cafes, restaurants and bars between Monday There is always a silver lining during tough times. The COVID-19 guidelines required us to divide our seating area and to our surprise we came up with a great looking private dining room. Positivity prevails! 🤩👍🏻💪🏻 . . We can seat up to 26 or 55 RuYis signature Numbing Beef is spectacular! 💫 . . We use premium quality eye-fillet to maintain that tenderness in each bite. Its coated in a sticky, glossy caramelised soy sauce infused with fresh lime, star anise, cinnamon and a touch of szechuan Specially crafted 5-spice old fashioned. Start the week sparkling. ✨🥃😍 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #cooktail The most essential part of my Friday is to have a proper dinner @ruyimelbourne 🍷🍸🍤🍽😋😘 . . #ruyimelbourne #modernchinese #ruyimodernchinese #modernchinesemelbourne #melbourne #melbournerestaurant #asyouwish #melbournefoodie #chineserestaurant #
Last minute call-if you haven’t booked a table for Valentine’s Day, we still have a couple of tables available. Call 9090-7778 or ruyi.com.au to get your table. 🌹🍷♥️
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at RuYi’s beautiful space. Delicious food, tailored cocktails and hand picked wine in a romantic vibe. 🌹🍷♥️ . To impress your loved one, book now from www.ruyi.com.au
Happy Year of the Tiger🧧🥂🐯 The tiger symbols power, braveness and invincibility; representative of the past two years that we have been through 💪🏻 Therefore, we hope that The Year of the Tiger will allow for 2022 to bring these powerful symbols
Melbourne!! We are so proud of you, we are all going through this rollercoaster of events…what keep us going is your ongoing support! We are grateful that we are still here and able to pull our team together to serve you. During this crucial