LOCATION
Located on the top level of Melbourne Central Shopping Centre in Melbourne's CBD.
DETAILS
Chao Gao is reminiscent of a large Vietnamese restaurant, with its all timber fit-out, lacquered screens and decorative ceramics that speckle the earthy space. It is also very distinctly Melbourne, with the large terrace area overlooking the beautiful State Library, and a hip bar space for contemporary cocktails and quality beer. Cho Gao describes itself as an Asian beer cafe but it’s also a versatile place for functions of all sizes.
FUNCTION DETAILS
Cho Gao caters for groups of up to 500 guests. Depending on the size of your event you may wish to book a table, a private area or exclusive use of one of the rooms. Special requirements such as Live DJ’s, Chinese Dragon’s, Thai dancers, Karate or any other entertainment can be organized, and AV facilities are also available upon request.
The private areas include:
The Harem’s Quarters Cocktail Lounge - 55 sitting, 80 pax sitting/standing mix
Poppy Tears Opium Lounge - 45 sitting, 60 pax sitting/standing mix
Chairman’s Lounge - 30 sitting, 45 pax sitting/standing mix
Ronin's Chambers Private Dining Room - 30 sit down / 45 stand up
Main Dining Room - 40 pax sit down
Balcony - 70 sitting, 127 sitting/standing mix
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The food is a blend of south-east Asian flavours with a diverse menu offering Asian tapas, bar snacks, main courses of curries, stir-fries and noodles, and even pizza. Dine on the likes of kumera tempura with chilli caramel for entrée or lemongrass tofu. For main course the gun powder chicken stir-fry is full of flavour, and the Mongolian garlic lamb is also a popular choice. The chilli infused chocolate spring rolls for dessert is the perfect way to conclude your meal. There’s a great beer menu on tap and by the bottle, and a small but reasonable wine selection. Try to get there early on Friday and Saturday nights; it’s often so crowded you can’t get near the bar.
