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  • A bento box full of 9 different novelty looking desserts.
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BlackBall ChinaTown

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, BlackBall is the name in authentic Taiwanese desserts and teas, with its award-winning grass jelly.

As a chain of Taiwanese desserts and tea houses worldwide, consistency reigns as do the quality and range of teas and desserts. Come in for some desserts, waffles or teas, and you will be giving your tastebuds a treat.

Try their famous mini desserts, milk tea hot pot (also available in soy milk) and their range of beautiful 'snow ice' desserts.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 12.30pm - 12.30pm 12.30pm - 12.30pm
Tuesday
  • 12.30pm - 12.30pm 12.30pm - 12.30pm
Wednesday
  • 12.30pm - 12.30pm 12.30pm - 12.30pm
Thursday
  • 12.30pm - 12.30pm 12.30pm - 12.30pm
Friday
  • 12.30pm - 12am 12.30pm - 12am
Saturday
  • 12pm - 12am 12pm - 12am
Sunday
  • 12pm - 11.30pm 12pm - 11.30pm

Location

BlackBall ChinaTown
8/206 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9662 2880
  • email address: chinatown@blackball.com.au
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