Handmade Icon

Tai Wah Chinese Restaurant

The 1970s Bayside Master

Address: 122 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194 (Mentone)

Phone: (03) 9583 3188

Hours: Tue – Sun: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

About

A long-running Mentone Chinese restaurant serving handmade dim sims using a family recipe dating back to the 1970s. Dense, beef-forward filling with a thick crust.

Heritage & History

Tai Wah has anchored Balcombe Road for over five decades. While modern eateries pivoted to commercial frozen products, Tai Wah preserved the mid-century Australian-Chinese beef-and-cabbage filling style that defined Victoria's golden takeaway era.

Craft & Recipe Notes

Hearty beef-forward blend with finely diced cabbage and toasted sesame oil. Enclosed in a thick, durable pastry that develops exceptional crunch in the fryer.

Menu & Specialties

  • Tai Wah Deep Fried Dim Sim — $3.80 (Fried)

    Thick-crusted, piping hot with a dense, deeply seasoned beef and cabbage center.

  • Tai Wah Steamed Dim Sim — $3.80 (Steamed)

    Traditional steamed dimmie served with light and dark soy dipping sauces.

  • Mentone Takeaway 4-Pack — $14.50 (Specialty)

    Four fresh handmade dimmies (fried or steamed mix).