Chu The Phat
111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Open nowToday 12:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



Chu The Phat is a Vietnamese café and restaurant located at 111 Melbourne St in South Brisbane. It holds a strong Google rating of 4.5 stars based on over 3,300 reviews, indicating consistent positive reception from diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Chu The Phat brings the culinary influences of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea to South Brisbane, Brisbane. Its menu is shaped around the idea of sharing food with friends, with a range of formats available for different occasions, including banquet, takeaway, vegan, gluten-free and pre-theatre options. Drinks are also covered, alongside the venue’s broader food menu.
The restaurant’s cooking is led by Executive Head Chef Brendon Barker, whose approach has been informed by extensive travel through Asian culinary destinations. The website describes his work as balancing traditional regional influences with a spirit of innovation, making Chu The Phat a place to explore a broad range of Asian flavours rather than a single regional style.
Chu The Phat is also presented as the culinary sibling of Brisbane restaurant Madame Wu, adding to its connection with the local dining scene. With options suited to shared meals, dietary requirements, takeaway and pre-theatre dining, it may appeal to groups planning a social meal as well as diners looking for an Asian-inspired restaurant in Brisbane’s inner city. The available information focuses on the food and the people behind it, so visitors should check the current menus for the most up-to-date details.
Good to know
- Located on Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, with easy street access
- Operates as both a café and restaurant, so service style may vary depending on visit type
- Strong track record with over 3,300 reviews suggests consistent service and quality
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 3,316 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 80
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chu The Phat located?+
Chu The Phat is at 111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
What type of cuisine does Chu The Phat serve?+
Chu The Phat is a Vietnamese café and restaurant.
What is the Google rating for Chu The Phat?+
Chu The Phat has a 4.5-star Google rating based on 3,316 reviews.
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