Chu The Phat
111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Welcome to Chu the Phat, a vibrant and contemporary restaurant and bar set in South Brisbane’s up-and-coming Fish Lane dining precinct.
Chu the Phat offers an authentic Asian street food experience with a modern dining flair. The venue, set over two large levels, is connected by an expansive spiral steel staircase and creates an exciting dining experience through a combination of traditional Asian features and modern interior design.
The eclectic and exciting venue caters for groups of 20 to 300 with a range of unique spaces, including a laneway and outdoor bar connecting bustling Melbourne Street with trendy Fish Lane. Chu the Phat also offers a large mezzanine level, looking out over busy Melbourne Street, and an intimate bar area on the lower level.
With a menu set to delight, excite and surprise the senses, executive chef Brendon Barker draws on flavours from the hawker stalls of Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan.
We invite you to experience a taste sensation set to take your palette to new heights of Asian delight.
Chu The Phat Function Rooms

Sensible Mezzanine Dining Space
Upstairs dining area perfect for seated events., microphones available for speeches, presentations or q&a sessions. please note microphones can only be used if functions have exclusive use of an area to avoid disrupting other guests. photo ...

Outdoor Fish Lane Dining for Casual Events.
Outdoor dining right on the eclectic laneway that is Fish Lane! Great for little networking groups or casual birthday get togethers. The area is perfect for those looking for something a little different. They offers an authentic Asian stre...

Chilly Bar Exclusive Use
The perfect space with limitless abilities, the bar allows you to freely move between inside and our outside laneway. Perfect for cocktail style events of up to 100 guests. This unique spaces outdoor bar has a connecting to bustling laneway...

A Vibrant and Contemporary Restaurant and Bar Full Venue Use
With the ability to seat up to 300 guests sit down or 400 guests cocktail style across two levels, having for your own exclusive use is perfect for those grand events. They offers an authentic Asian street food experience with a modern din...

Private Dining Space in Melbourne St.
A private area that's perfect for those looking for something a little different. They offers an authentic Asian street food experience with a modern dining flair, with a menu set to delight, excite and surprise the senses. This venue is p...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Chu The Phat?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
How do I find out if Chu The Phat is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Chu The Phat is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Chu The Phat?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Chu The Phat:
- Bar Tab
- Filtered Water
- Inhouse Catering
- Coffee / Tea
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Chu The Phat?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Chu The Phat and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Chu The Phat to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Chu The Phat to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Chu The Phat if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
What type of events can be hosted at Chu The Phat?
The following types of events can be held at Chu The Phat:
- Trivia Night
- Hens Night
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Function
- Christmas Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- End of Financial Year Party
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- 21st Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- 18th Birthday Party
- Function
- 50th Birthday Party
- Cocktail Party
- Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- AGM
- Ceremony
- Conference
- Private Dining
- Christening
- Baby shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Chu The Phat is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
What makes Chu The Phat, Brisbane a unique venue location?
Chomper on your way to a unique dining experience. As the younger sibling of Brisbane favourite Madame Wu, Chu the Phat has grown from its humble beginnings as an authentic Thai restaurant with great food and service.
South Brisbane restaurant Chu The Phat offers a diverse collection of a la carte dining options, lunch specials, and group banquets in a massive multi-level venue with two kitchens, two bars and a variety of unique spaces.
The eclectic and exciting venue caters for groups of 20 to 400 with a range of spaces, including an indoor bar on Melbourne Street connecting bustling Fish Lane. The large mezzanine level also offers intimate seating options downstairs while you enjoy your drink! The restaurant's décor is an enchanting blend of old world and new, with a giant copper entry door that leads into the downstairs bar set to engage diners citywide!
Where is Chu The Phat located?
The Chu The Phat is located at 111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
What's on the menu at Chu The Phat?
With a focus on Asian street food set to wow your guests, the restaurant draws in flavours from Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan.
Diners have the option to choose from their different menus, whether they want to avail themselves of the cocktail dining style or the sit-down banquet style.
Some of the restaurant's amazing Asian street food starters and side dishes include steamed duck buns, pork and kimchi toasted buns, sweet corn & coriander dumplings, vegetable spring rolls and fried chicken ribs.
The main dishes include nanna annas chilli chicken, black Angus eye fillet, steamed tofu, stir-fried chicken & cashew, black onyx beef galbi, coral coast barramundi, stir-fried pork mince, and chu fried rice.
Lastly, for dessert, guests have the choice between the steamed chocolate bun, raspberry caramel and the coconut & chocolate semifreddo.
What are the operating hours of Chu The Phat, South Brisbane QLD?
Monday and Tuesday: 5 pm-late
Wednesday-Saturday: 12 pm-late
Sunday: 11 am-late