Top of the Ladder: Chinese Fine Dining Near the MCG & Marvel Stadium
A hot meat pie at the footy is a classic Melbourne moment – but it’s far from a satisfying meal. When you’ve worked up an appetite barracking for your team, we invite you to feast on the modern Chinese cuisine at RuYi. Nearby both major stadiums – Marvel and the MCG – our hospitable team will be ready to serve whether you’re dining with us pre- or post-match.
The best dumplings in Melbourne’s CBD
Skip the crowds in Chinatown for the city’s best dumplings at another quintessential laneway restaurant. The menu at RuYi features all the classics – from soupy Shao Long Bao to spicy chilli wontons and fan-favourite, pan fried pork and chive. Stack your table with our modern twist on traditional Peking duck and finish the meal with some juicy wagyu beef.
The drinks list is just as sumptuous with hand-selected wines from around the world and Asian-inspired cocktails to whet your palate. If a cold beer feels more your taste, we have choices from Australia, China and Japan.
Not sure what to order? Let us provide a seamless meal. The ‘As You Wish’ set menu is an affordable journey through RuYi’s signature dishes. Choose between 5 or 7 courses which are designed to share.
An elevated dining experience
What sets RuYi apart from other Asian restaurants in Melbourne? It’s a question some find hard to answer. For us, it’s all about elevated experiences. We offer food and atmosphere above and beyond most Chinese restaurants in Melbourne’s CBD.
From the moment you step inside our warm, cosy interiors – we hope to provide everything as you wish. Our relaxed fine dining was made to transport you somewhere else, so that you leave with a refreshed mind and satisfied belly; dreaming of the day you will return.
Never miss the first bounce
If you’re dining with us before the match, we’ll make sure you never miss the first bounce. As experts in pre-theatre dining, we understand that timing is everything when it comes to pre-event meals. Simply let us know the time of your match (if we don’t already!) and we’ll ensure your meal is complete with ample time to travel to the MCG or Marvel Stadium.
Getting there: near the MCG and Marvel Stadium
Located on Liverpool St in Melbourne’s CBD, RuYi is a superb choice for your pre- or post- AFL match meal.
From the MCG: either take the train to Parliament station or hop on tram #48 until you reach Collins street. RuYi is within 2-5 minutes from these stops. If the weather is nice, you may enjoy the scenic route with a 20-minute stroll to RuYi past Melbourne’s iconic Fitzroy Gardens.
From Marvel Stadium: hop on tram #86 or #96 along Bourke St until you reach Parliament station. RuYi is just a 2-minute walk away.
We highly recommend making a reservation at RuYi to ensure your table is ready when you are. This also provides a sense of ease as you know exactly where to dine around the match.
Our laneway restaurant is also the perfect location to celebrate your team’s big win for the 2022 AFL Grand Final. RuYi will be open for dinner from 5.00pm on Saturday 23rd September – reserve your table ASAP.
Reserve a table at Melbourne’s best Chinese restaurant
From a simple dumplings and wine bar to the first modern Chinese restaurant in the CBD; RuYi has earned its place of as one Melbourne’s best Asian restaurants. Open for dinner from Tuesday-Saturday, you can make a booking on the website or reserve a table for large groups by calling (03) 9090 7778.
