Combination chow mein , special fried rice, and steamed dim sims, fabulous, i would recommendread more

Is it just me or is Chinese food having a bit of a renaissance these days? This gem,…read morewell-frequented by locals - as well as visiting politicians, if you don't mind - is a shining example of this new found affection for Chinese that goes a bit beyond the basics of just chicken and cashew and beef and black bean. You will still find the classics on the back page of its plentiful menu, but the true star dishes are on the front - the Yin Tai Chicken, the crispy fish, the crab entree - my mouth is watering just thinking about it. It's become a family regular and somehow we can always get a table, despite it being a popular restaurant that is still quite intimate. The service is friendly and familiar, and helpfully the restaurant is BYO (there's a bottle shop around the corner).

One of my favourite restaurants in Canberra has long been the Chairman and Yip and on our recent…read moretrip I was a little disconcerted to see it was no longer at its Bunda Street address - I found later it had moved to new digs in Barton - and in its place is Tasting China. Well we were there, so in we went.... Still a very elegant and inviting place -dark wood, a splash of colour around, comfortable seating, moody lighting - and the menu was appealing. A good range of dishes representing the cuisines of Canton, Sichaun and Shanghai. The wine list is well put together, with a fine selection of regions and varieties, although somewhat limited where "by the glass" is concerned. But a bottle of Geoff Merrill's Grenache rosé suited us just fine! To the food - we began with Zhong dumplings - gelatinous and tender dumplings filled with a mix of chopped boiled prawns and ginger, and doused with a mix of soy and garlic and chilli oil. These were simply outstanding - among the best dumplings we have eaten - the filling was juicy and aromatic, full of warm flavours and the companion sauces and oils a wonderful boost. Our second starter, sea scallops with sugar snap peas, sesame oil and ginger sauce, was another mouth-watering experience - the scallops were plump and luscious, so very lightly cooked, a scatter of shredded ginger added warmth and spice, while the snappy peas crunched and delighted. Stunning. Warned of the size of the mains by our waiter, we ordered only one - a very wise move - and our Sichuan Rock Ling in hot chilli oil arrived - a massive bowl of soup filled with batons of succulent fish, and well stocked with Sichuan pepper, numbing the lips and delighting the palate. A bowl of steamed rice helped soak up the soup. This was a very spicy and fitting conclusion to a brilliant lunch. I have to say Tasting China is a more than worthy tenant of the old Chairman site - excellent food, great waiters, very good beverage list, welcoming décor - it will be on my must visit restaurants for future trips to Canberra. We loved it.... Absolutely recommended!!

Delicious authentic Chinese in a great upscale atmosphere. Angus beef stir fry was excellent. Loved…read moreit!

Nice hearty chinese cuisine tucked away from central woden, but a satisfying find. We were happy…read morewith the fried rice, salt & pepper squid & basil beef. Will definitely be back.

Always amazing I've been coming to Portia's for over 30 years and it's always the best feed in…read moreCanberra. The dim sim was amazing, so tasty and fresh with the san choy bow delicious with crisp lettuce. Mains was the stir fry spicy chicken and boy was it spicy. Service impeccable. Love this place.

My wife and I ate here with our three young kids. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood was delicious. I had the chicken with peas and cashews, my wife had the spicy mustard chicken and the kids split a huge plate of fried rice. There wasn't anything left when we got up from the table. I also had the wonton soup, which was packed with delicious wontons. We will definitely be visiting again.

Not bad for a local suburban Chinese takeaway! Very friendly service, food is well-priced and…read morethey're really generous. Nothing is too oily, thankfully. You can eat in, I've never done so but the décor is standard fare - aged and a wee bit depressing. Try the calamari rings, they're great!

This place is awesome. We eat here every week. Standard Chinese but always good quality and good…read moreprices.

Tried Raymond's for the first time this week and honestly, the food was absolutely beautiful. The…read moremeat was incredibly tender and full of flavour, you can tell they really take their time with it. I ordered a small rice with beef and a serve of spring rolls, and both were honestly top quality. Huge chunks of meat, great portion sizes, and everything was fresh and hot. The only downside for me was the price.. $14 for a small rice and $10 for spring rolls felt a bit steep for a casual meal. That said, you definitely get what you pay for. If it were just a little more affordable, I'd probably be in there every day! Still, if you're after proper Chinese food in Batemans Bay that actually tastes like something, it's well worth a try.

Best Chinese I have ever had, reasonably priced. Highly recommend the cashew chicken and the honey…read morebeef.

In my top 3 Chinese restaurants of all time. Super fresh food, served quickly & with a smile…read more Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Very good Chinese in Kingston! New place and I hope it stays. This is where you'll find great…read moreservice and some really good food!

The night Ia attended the Tang Dynasty it was 18°. one problem which was specific to my situation…read morewas that the door didnt close fully and the wind kept blowing it open. Other than this tiny issue the food was well prepared and came in appropriate time. Overall my experiance at the Tang Dynasty Resteraunt was enjoyable and i reccomend it for others. -Ollie :)

Great food. Quick service. Honest advice on what's good. Strange location in basement, but been…read morearound for 20 years, so must be good. Will come back.

A Canberra classic since the early 1960s. Decor looks unchanged since then as well!…read more Quick, efficient service, and plenty of Chinese classics unthreatening to skippies. But a selection of the "real thing" dishes as well, and generally some Chinese people eating-in - definitely not a tourist trap. Food is tasty and served promptly. Never a bad meal here. Not trendy and not scenic. Just eating good honest food.