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Billy Lee's Chinese Restaurant

15/68 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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Find Billy Lee's Chinese Restaurant

15/68 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

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+61 8 9328 4003
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Billy Lee's Chinese Restaurant

Tucked down a Northbridge alley, this Chinatown stalwart is Perth's landing pad when late-night hunger hits. Bustling, loud, and unapologetically retro. Night owls fill the two-floor dining room and alleyway tables for fast Cantonese staples powered by serious wok hei. Longtime regulars steer newcomers toward the sizzling tofu bubbling over egg on a hotplate, crisp salt and pepper squid, and shareable heaps of fried rice. The kitchen keeps running past 2 AM, the live seafood tanks hum, and settling the bill in cash earns a modest discount.

  • Old-World Chinatown Vibe: A bustling multi-level room and alley patio deliver a loud, retro Chinatown atmosphere that has stayed unchanged for decades.
  • Late-Night Comfort: Open well past 2:00 AM, feeding concert crowds and late-shift diners with piping-hot supper plates.
  • Standout Sizzling Tofu: Arrives bubbling on a hot cast-iron platter over egg, delivering comforting savory aromatics.
  • Massive Portions: Dishes like special fried rice and claypots come in hefty, group-friendly servings built for sharing.
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Why Diners Rely on Billy Lee's

Discover why Billy Lee’s remains Northbridge’s premier late-night institution for blistering wok hei and vintage Chinatown charm—book your table now.

  • Post-Show Late-Night Fuel

    Piping-hot Cantonese dishes like sizzling beef and salt-and-pepper squid arrive quickly when post-show or late-night cravings strike in Northbridge.

    Not fancy, but reliably tasty and open late. Ideal for post-drinks cravings.

    Enzo Franco

  • Small-Hours Chinatown Buzz

    The kitchen keeps firing fresh seafood and Cantonese comfort classics into the early morning hours long after other venues close.

    Really fun crowd at 2.30am on a Friday night/Saturday morning.

    Sophie Crucitti

  • Classic 90s Diner Nostalgia

    An enduring dining room aesthetic preserves the vintage charm, vibrant buzz, and unpretentious service of traditional 90s Cantonese eateries.

    Gives you that old school Chinese restaurant vibe 90s style which is very nostalgic.

    Kaye Zamora

  • Authentic Alleyway Atmosphere

    Bustling alleyway seating and lively indoor dining channel the high-energy communal vibe of dining overseas.

    gives the atmosphere of dining in China that is missing from a lot of establishments these days.

    Justin Y

  • Decades of Kitchen Consistency

    Longstanding culinary execution maintains steady flavor standards, rapid kitchen turnarounds, and a practical cash-discount incentive.

    the food quality has remained consistently good after all these years.

    Rocky Saputra

  • High-Speed, Generous Value

    Brisk table turns and wallet-friendly pricing deliver generous portions of fried rice and wok favorites without lengthy waits.

    service was quick and efficient, incredibly good value

    Wen-Yew Lee

Beloved Cantonese staples and late-night supper favorites cooked fast and full of flavor.

  • Special Fried Rice

    Huge portion, easily enough for four people. Nicely seasoned and quite tasty — great for sharing.

    Edlyn Arjanggi

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    We shared the sizzling beef in black bean sauce and the salt and pepper squid — both came out fast, piping hot, and full of flavour.

    Enzo Franco

  • Sizzling Tofu

    Generous portion served on a hotplate with egg — flavorful and comforting. The sizzling aroma adds to the appeal, and the taste was consistently good throughout.

    Edlyn Arjanggi

  • Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

    We ordered a special fried rice, sweet and sour pork, Salt and pepper spare ribs and veges and my goodness they all tasted incredibly well.

    Justin Y

Frequently Asked Questions

How late is Billy Lee's open for supper?

Billy Lee's is famous for late-night supper in Chinatown, staying open until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights (and until midnight Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; closed Mondays). Diners regularly visit after 2:00 AM for post-night-out cravings.

Is there a discount for paying with cash?

Paying in cash qualifies for a discount on your bill, whereas credit card payments incur a surcharge.

Are the portion sizes suitable for sharing?

Portions are generous and well-suited for sharing, with items like the fried rice easily serving multiple people. Larger groups can also be accommodated across indoor and outdoor tables.

What seating options are available?

The restaurant features outdoor alley dining as well as two levels of indoor seating, complete with live crab and lobster aquariums on the ground floor.

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