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!

I've never had hot pot before and decided to search canberra for a nice affordable place. I came…read moreacross Up 2 you whilst on my internet search and decided to give it a go since there were 50/50 reviews on it. Last night I took my younger sister with me and for a buffet they didn't disappoint. For $28 (or 31 for a free soft drink refill) you get a whole range of seafood and meats that you can tick away with and also a nice variety of broths. We both got the hot and spicy one, and were a little nervous as we thought it would be too hot for us. It ended up having the right kick we needed and i even made my dipping sauce with chilli oil as for me I wanted a bit more of a punch. We were there for 2 hours and had so much fun with it, you really get lost in the moment and time flies with all the fun you have. Will be going back to try the Pork bone broth and my sister the spicy tomato.

I tried to add this info to a review site but it didn't let me post it!?!?…read moreMust be with Google or Facebook or some other Corporate entity!?! Have eaten home delivery quite often normally O.K. to quite good. Prices recently went up and standards drastically gone done hill! Dumplings are good- no danger on your teeth! Got the shantung chicken very bad! Small bits of bone very dangerous on teeth also choking risk CHEW WITH CAUTION, DENTISTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE?!? 75% of container contained bones or dry skin-Rip off See photos and videos on internet archive.org Rang them to provide a bit of feedback, woman on phone rude and unapologetic No refund offered etc.. Will not buy from them again

Northern Chinese cuisine isn't as common to find here in Canberra, but it has been increasingly…read moremore popular with the arrival of Dickson Dumpling Cafe and the Shanghai Dumpling Cafe in the city. Both however are inferior to King Fook, a hidden gem that has been around for years and can be found at the Florey shops. I'd suggest it probably serves the best hand made noodles and dumplings in Canberra. Sure, you can find your staple Chinese food such as the sweet and sour pork, spring rolls and fried rice here and it's still tasty, but it's the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (steamed soup filled dumplings) that are amazing that you'll be hard pressed to NOT burn your mouth on them as they taste that good. The 'Pot Stickers" or Pan fried dumplings are also amazing, as are quirky treats like the "Pockets with tasty meats" which is a little half pastry that you fill with a sort of san choy bao style mixture. Really good. As with most chinese restaurants, it's kinda cluttered and informal looking but the service is quick, pricing decent and food outstanding.

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).

Best northern style Chinese food ever found in Canberra! They've got their full menu on the…read morewebsite. And they offer home delivery as well! The beef noodle soup and Chinese pancake reminds me the true Chinese food I have back in Beijing, China!

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.

Great for good Local Chinese.. Great food great staff .. Yet the shantung duck it's amazing.. And…read morethe seafood hotpot.. Tried all the local Chinese and this one is head and shoulders above the rest..