Yum cha near me: Vermont South Crown Palace, Han Palace, closes on Burwood Highway

Its played host to countless birthday feasts, but now a longstanding Vermont South restaurant is shutting its doors.

The former Crown Palace restaurant in Vermont South has closed. Picture: Hudson Bond

A popular Vermont South Chinese restaurant is shutting its doors, with the prominent Burwood Highway site now up for lease.

Crown Palace Chinese Restaurant, formerly known as Han Palace, has been a favourite dining spot for yum cha fans for many years, with its huge “Yum Cha Daily” sign on Burwood Highway greeting customers.

Recently a For Lease sign was placed on the restaurant by commercial agents Hudson Bond Real Estate, and a closing down sign is on the front door.

The listing on the Real Commercial website describes the site, within Vermont South Shopping Centre, as versatile and perfect for a range of uses including retail, office, showroom and medical.

The 660sq m building area includes commercial kitchen facilities.

Reviews on TripAdvisor describe the restaurant as being “a great place for yum cha” despite its ageing decor.

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