Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am – 9 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address104 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC
- CuisineChinese
104 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC · 5.6 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for Chinese venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineChinese
- AreaFootscray, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 6 days a week (closed Mondays)
About First Taste
First Taste is a Chinese restaurant in Footscray, Victoria. You'll find it at 104 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC, roughly 5.6 km from the Melbourne city centre.
Chinese restaurants are a fixture of every Australian suburb and country town, spanning Cantonese yum cha, fiery Sichuan, Shanghainese dumplings and the classic Aussie-Chinese favourites generations have grown up with. Banquets and share-style dining are the norm.
First Taste is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays); the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Footscray? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Devine Hot Pot and Ms. Sue.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature Chinese dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to First Taste
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Devine Hot Pot 🥟 Chinese · 102 Hopkins Street, Footscray0 mE · 1 min walk
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2
Ms. Sue 🍽️ International · 100 Hopkins Street, Footscray10 mE · 1 min walk
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3
Mama Tan's Private Kitchen 🥟 Chinese · 106 Hopkins Street, Footscray10 mSW · 1 min walk
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4
Sapa Sister 🍲 Vietnamese · 108 Hopkins Street, Footscray10 mSW · 1 min walk
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5
Dumplings & more 🥟 Chinese · 96 Hopkins Street, Footscray20 mE · 1 min walk
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6
Viet Kitchen 🥟 Chinese · 110 Hopkins Street, Footscray20 mSW · 1 min walk
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7
Popping&Tea 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 94 Hopkins Street, Footscray20 mE · 1 min walk
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Sapa Hills 🍲 Vietnamese · 112 Leeds Street, Footscray20 mW · 1 min walk -
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Pho Chu The 🍲 Vietnamese · 92 Hopkins Street, Footscray30 mSE · 1 min walk
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10
Sekai Japanese Ramen 🍣 Japanese · 194/81 Hopkins Street, Footscray40 mS · 1 min walk
Recommended in the area
Well-documented favourites near Footscray — with photos, opening hours and contact details.
More Chinese near Footscray
Other chinese restaurants if you fancy the same cuisine.
Eating out in Footscray
Footscray is home to 147 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, vietnamese restaurants. Within 25 km of First Taste there are 7,942 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Seddon (1.2 km), Flemington (2.1 km), West Melbourne (2.2 km), Kingsville (2.2 km).
Cuisine mix in Footscray
Frequently asked questions
Where is First Taste located?
First Taste is located at 104 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC. It is about 5.6 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of First Taste?
First Taste is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does First Taste serve?
First Taste serves Chinese cuisine. Browse our Chinese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
What is the closest restaurant to First Taste?
The closest venue is Devine Hot Pot, about 0 m to the east (1 min walk). Other close options include Ms. Sue (10 m), Mama Tan's Private Kitchen (10 m), Sapa Sister (10 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near First Taste?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Steakhouse Grill 66 (Steakhouse & Grill, 3.8 km), Trattoria Emilia (International, 5.6 km), Universal Italian (Italian, 5.7 km).
Where else can I find Chinese food near Footscray?
Other Chinese venues close by include Hong Kong BBQ & Seafood (50 m), Okami (60 m), Thanh Vinh (170 m).
How many restaurants are there in Footscray?
Our guide lists 147 places to eat in Footscray, most commonly cafés & brunch (42), international restaurants (36), vietnamese restaurants (14). Within 25 km there are 7,942 venues in total.