China Chilli - Box Hill

Tucked away on Whitehorse Road in Box Hill, China Chilli is cooking up a spicy storm. Specialising in Chinese and Sichuan cuisine, the menu is loaded with tasty – and fiery – dishes cooked with plenty of fresh herbs, spices and high quality produce. The space itself boasts a Chinese-inspired decor that fits to the menu perfectly and the service is second to none. Located just to the east of Melbourne’s CBD, China Chilli’s Box Hill space does tend to get busy so be sure to reserve ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Oh, and you’ll be wanting to bring a hearty appetite too!

So, what can you expect from China Chilli Box Hill? This Melbourne space has garnered a bit of a name for itself for being the home of some of the most authentic Chinese and Sichuan dishes in the city. Our advice? Head here to eat with a group of friends or family and order up several dishes to share so that you can try a whole host of options. If you’re a meat lover, China Chilli Box Hill has you more than catered for, and we recommend the sizzling beef with black pepper sauce; the fried pork with chilli sauce and the signature take on kung pao chicken.

Seafood lovers and vegetarians are also well looked after at China Chilli too. If seafood is more your vibe, then be sure to keep an eye out for the pan-fried cod served on a hot stone; the sizzling squid in chilli sauce and the braised fish with dried tofu in a taste bud-tingling sauce. Meanwhile, those partial to vegetarian selections should tuck into the Chinese boiled okra with soy sauce, the braised eggplant with bean paste and the Sichuan veggie stir fry that’s loaded with more vegetables than you can shake a stick at. You’ll find Melbourne’s China Chilli Box Hill on Whitehorse Road, where reservations are essential to avoid disappointment.