Melbourne has been a cultural melting pot since the 1850s when a fevered gold rush took shape in Victoria. Since then, the City by the Bay has remained a home for people and cultures from around the world. You only need to look at the many Cantonese restaurants in Melbourne to see the influence of immigrants from China's Guangdong Province to see how important it’s influence has been to the culinary heritage of this dynamic city. Whether it's at Cantonese restaurants in Melbourne's Chinatown, or at enticing eateries in the suburbs, you don't need to venture far to enjoy the best of this world-famous cuisine.