Great place. It is quite impressive with the size. Must seat a couple hundred people. Longtime was quite full and service didn't miss a beat. Service 5/5. Atmosphere 4.5/5 We ordered: - Crispy Duck Pancakes served with house made hoisin sauce, thin little wrappers, cucumber and green onions. They arrived in a Birdcage!!! It was quite cute. A first in our lives. They were very good, not the best I have had but up there. The duck slices seemed to have been fried(maybe not) and that was a first also. We split the 6 between the 2 of us and were happy. The Hoisin sauce was awesome. - Pan Fried Pork and Coriander Gyozas served with a soy/vinegar dipping sauce and another sauce that is normally reserved for veggie rolls but was pretty good on the gyozas. Some of the best of the trip. Perfect little browning on the dumplings and the pork had a great taste. Food 4.5/5 Highly recommend. read more

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This is for the LONGTIME YUM CHA (Dim Sum) on 250 Edward St Brisbane. It's inside the Queen's Plaza mall/arcade upstairs to Chanel & Gucci. The food was amazingly fresh and huge portions of had the haw gao & dumpling with scallop shrimp as well as the corn crab soup. WOW the food was absolutely tasty. Had the Lucky Lady mocktail and it was yummy with the lychee. Love the ambiance of this place just exudes sexiness and discretion. Located in high street location so you can shop and have a spot of tea snack lunch dinner after shopping. MUST TRY place. Highly recommend. read more

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Delicious goyza Fantastic bbq buns Deeeeelicious seafood dumplings The food was excellent. Very delicious. Pricey. Worth every penny read more

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Too unimpressed to make this review read well. Patchy service (three different people asked me if I wanted water...) The baked scallop sounded promising, but was just a half shell of briney-cheese. The prawn wonton soup was ok. I haven't met a wonton I didn't like, but the 'superior broth' was far from superior. It lacked flavour. A lot of flavour... Truffle fried rice was unnecessary and overbearing. The wok fried Angus was made from cheap cuts of meat, tough and gristle-y. And the vegetables were just halved (raw) French onions. The best part of the meal was the Prosecco in a plastic glass. read more

Longtime - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Prior to coming to Brisbane I did some pretty extensive research on the places that I absolutely had to visit, and atop virtually every list right there next to Julius Pizzeria was Longtime. Thus, I made it a point to pay an evening visit and was glad that I did. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? You'll need to either arrive early or make a reservation for a shoulder time, but even on a Sunday I was able to slot in a 1730 reservation for two maybe four hours prior. Upon arriving my co-worker and I were surprised to find we were the only ones there, but within two hours the place was entirely jammed with a massive line out front. Wait and reservation logistics aside, both the service and atmosphere at Longtime were tremendous, and while it got pretty loud, this is clearly a well run machine. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Longtime most definitely charges a premium given their reputation, but the breadth of the menu and the execution of their dishes make it a premium that's warranted. $39.00 AUD was a hefty sum for a main, but it was a good quantity of curry and thus not a ridiculous price point. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Everything at Longtime was good, although I'll admit that none of the dishes really blew away my high expectations set for Thai food especially in Australia. For starters the buns were excellent little bite sized treats, and from there the curry was excellent. The fat fried rice noodles were good, but I've had better Thai noodle dishes. In conclusion, Longtime dishes up excellent Asian cuisine, but I won't go as far as to say it's among the best I've had. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? The atmosphere and menu breadth alone get me fired up about Longtime. Star. read more

Longtime - Short Rib Dumpling Curry: $39.00 AUD - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Super yummy! If you can find it :) Actually, that's part of the fun. Once you find it (tucked down a little alley) and if you can get a seat, you're in for a taste sensation. Everyone loved their dishes. My vegan friend was even well-looked after and got MORE food than she could eat. The cocktails were pretty and tasty. Mine had a flower in it - or maybe the waiter just liked me? My friend (not the vegan) was scared by the spice level of some of the dishes, but he's a wimp and needs to get over it. There were a few spice levels and the server did a great job explaining what's what and really made the night special. Top notch. read more

We walked up and down Ann St and could not find this place. Disappointing to see a review from yesterday- wish we could've have spotted it. I wish I didn't have to give a rating because it's unfair since we didn't get a chance to try anything. read more

As far as Asian restaurants in Brisbane go, it's rare to find somewhere that charges a premium price and actually manages to deliver - LONgTIME is one of the few that definitely does. Nestled in an alleyway next to Birdee's and some restaurants, this is one of the few places I'd ignore my general eschewing of the clichéd 'hidden gem', because it truly is one. The atmosphere is great, the wine list is extensive and inspired, the staff are friendly, but most of all, the food is great. I've been here a few times but I always manage to order the same dishes that have blown me away - the soft shell crab bao, the egg net salad with pork, prawn and lychee, and the Penang curry. The first time I had the Penang I couldn't stop thinking about it for the next week and endeavoured to knock up my own. Suffice to say it was nowhere near as impressive as LONgTIME's, and it's incredibly hard to come close to the succulence of the beef. Despite the price point, it's surely a must-try to anybody who considers themselves a fan of Asian food. read more

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What can I add other than a pic of my DELISH GF appetizer! Sat at the bar, loved it. Order the whole fish! Magnificent meal. Can't wait to go back. read more

Longtime - Beef cheek curry station - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Longtime is one of my "longtime" favourites in Brissy. The Thai fusion cuisine is simply superb. Every bite from the delicious bar snacks is a flavour bomb, "like Thailand exploring in your mouth" as my friend likes to say. The mains are all designed to be shared, so that everyone can taste as many dishes as possible. The only downside of this place is that they only take bookings before 6:30pm, with quite long waiting times afterwards on busy nights, which can be considerably longer than what's being indicated by the front of house. read more

After trying and failing to get a table at Longtime for almost five months, I finally made it on a Sunday night. Even on a Sunday, Longtime was packed with large groups at long tables, and diners seated at the bar. I got some prime seating, watching the chefs compile all the dishes in the kitchen-adjacent bar seats. Longtime is difficult to get into for a reason: the food is fresh, delicious, inspired and definitely not the standard fare you expect at a Thai restaurant off China Town. I chowed down on the banana flower salad - a dish of shredded chicken, light chilli, and shredded vegetables with a flavour similar to somtum. At $18 it was filling and certainly enough for one. I paired this with the crunchy pork belly (from the sides menu). At $18, this too was plenty filling with crispy pork and crackling, tossed in a savoury dressing with chilli and vegetables. It was literally all I could do not to Hoover it down all to myself! Longtime also serve a variety of really good cocktails. This surprised me - I'd been expecting maybe some dodgy pina coladas or a wine menu with beers. I sipped on an aviation and another gin based drink with a strange name about monkeys with gimlets... But strange names aside, they were fabulous! At $18 a pop they're as pricey as the dishes and aren't large sizes... But they do the trick very well. Overall - I say go to Longtime. Brave the 45minute plus wait. It's worth it. read more

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The food is great but, the wait to get in, come on, take bookings, get a deposit! We waited over an hour. Couple of pre dinner G&Ts, where you couldn't taste the gin. Yes, should have gone for another drink first elsewhere, they take your number and call? But we got there at 6:15 and it wasn't full, but still waited! The bar food outside in the lanyway we had was great. You can only sit so long on hard bar chairs and sitting at a 44 gallon drum table. Inside, it looks great, very trendy, but very noisy and just a little too dark. We were against the wall and could hardly read the menu, the couple next were using there phones to light the menu! Very noisy, if you were on a table of four or six, you'd have problems. The cutlery is fork and spoon, a little odd. The food is sensational, if your going to go, don't bother with anything more than two, bring something to light the menu, ask for a knife, leave your number and go elsewhere for a pre drink, then return. The foods worth it alone! read more

Truly fabulous experience at Longtime. Was eating alone tonight and they thoughtfully seated me in a location to observe the kitchen. What a unique and appreciated experience. The flavors were amazing and the kitchen operated so smoothly. From the bentel leaf with sticky rice and mango to the isan taco with eggplant to the special salted pork belly pad see ew, the favors were fresh and well paired. Cannot speak highly enough about the attentive wait staff. Truly an amazing and appreciated experience in Brisbane. Simply world class. read more

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One of the best Thai meals I've had in a long time! The staff was very accommodating, the bartender was phenomenal, and the soft shell crab Bao...let's just say I wanted to order just a plate full of those! Next time I'm in Brisbane I'll be sure to visit the new location! read more

Thai food is generally a crowd pleaser. And Thai restraints around Brisbane fit into a specific style- bold maroon, blue and yellow walls, gold statues and a menu where you know what you're going to get. LONg TIME completely changes Thai food in Brisbane. The decor is stunning and moody. There are two big share tables that run the length of the restaurant which are split into smaller tables as well as smaller tables and booths running the outside perimeter. There's no Pad Thai or Massaman on the menu, but what is there is delicious- the best Thai I've ever had in Brisbane. Such a refreshing difference to the other options out there. My suggestion is to go in with an open mind and trust the waitstaff. And while it may be a little on the pricy side for Thai food- splurge a little- it's so worth it. read more

Absolutely stand out, authentic Asian cuisine!! The best meal I have had in a longtime (sorry, couldn't help myself). Very friendly wait staff who ensured I was well looked after with a wonderful mocktail in the outdoor bar area while I waited for my dining companions. We shared 4 dishes...all perfect combination of flavours. Only negative is that it is VERY noisy...bit please don't let that stop you from enjoying these taste sensations :) read more

Longtime - Longtime's outdoor laneway bar with a rickshaw! - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Hidden away in an alleyway next to Birdies with just a tiny plaque to indicate where it is, Longtime is a true gem. The atmosphere is very good, and the place is very trendy and intimate. We went there in a group of 6, and while we were deliberating over the menu, our waiter suggested that he put together a banquet for us based on what we liked or didn't like. So we told him what we liked and didn't like, he told us how roughly how much to expect the bill to be, and we let him loose! And he definitely didn't disappoint, putting together a personalised banquet of the most delicious Thai-with-a-twist food. Excellent. The service was A+++ (seriously, the best service I've had anywhere, for a very long time). LONg TIME = GOOD TIME. read more

Fragrant funky and fun, longtime is a hidden door to delicious food and divine cocktails. Let the chef decide on your menu for the evening and take your tastebuds on a voyage of discovery. The menu is an array of delicious interesting dishes. One visit is not enough! read more

Longtime - Laneways are getting funkier and funkier - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Could Longtime live up to the expectations of a restaurant with 5 star reviews? Yes it could! We visited on a Friday night, there are no bookings after 7pm so we waited for a table in the Alley outside. I expected the alley to be self service but they waited the tables with drinks. So although we had to wait nearly an hour to get a table inside it was a pleasant wait. It you want a quick meal, in and out, Longtime probably isn't the best place as its so popular. Once we got Inside the flavours assaulted our nose, the food smelled devine! It has a very Chin Chin like decor and finish. In fact other than it was Thai influenced food the whole restaurant felt similar or modelled off the Chin Chin style. That's a good thing as in my opinion, Chin Chin is one of the best restaurants in Australia. The service was very good although we did notice it was a little inconsistent in getting the drinks. It was the only issue we had. The food was amazing, we started with the soft shell crab buns, prawn tacos and the cuttlefish. Our favourite was the soft shell crabs won but the rest wonderful as well. Next was the Red Curry Duck and the Crying Tiger Waygu beef. The Red Curry had a real kick so be warned. All the food was fabulous and had a real good mixture of different flavours. A lot of people stuck around after there meal having drinks with others coming in after 10pm looking for a late night meal. All in all it was an awesome night, not perfect but close enough not to quibble and give Longtime less than a five star rating. read more

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Dinner with my niece while visiting Brissie. We sat at the bar & we had excellent advice & service, even to the extent of not letting us over-order! The food & drinks were excellent and the place wasn't overly noisy despite being a full house. read more

I just can't! This is hands down either my favorite restaurant in the world or in the top 5 for sure. I live in USA and I have traveled the world and have had many meals. This place is out of this world. The blends of flavors and spices is unreal and make this Asian fusion one of the best! Thank you for an incredible meal! read more

This restaurant was fun was a big group of people it's a long time to get the table approximately one hour and we consumed quite a few drinks in the alleyway beforehand. I would definitely recommending preserving a table with a large group, all the restrictions on reservations apply. The salads are all amazing we had the Birdsnest salad, we also had the Moreton Bay bug curry which is beautiful, and the Penang curry which is quite spicy, The pads saed eww was excellent and quite different! Overall an excellent place to dine but. Would recommend a large group to make the most of trying all the meals. read more

Love this place! When did Brisbane become so bloody groovy! I've been living in America for 2 years, so I'm hard to please with service but we sat at the bar and everyone was beyond great. Even who - I think the manager - was so kind and tried to warn us we "may have" ordered too much (after apparently seeing our order ticket). He said after the first two courses if we weren't hungry they would cancel the third. Of course we continued to call away the third ans even order desert! Love this place! Hidden gem with awesome flavors!! No boring yellow chicken curries here! Do it! We were at the door at 5:30 opening time to get a seat at the bar (and yes one of few restaurants in Brisbane which serve full menu at bar #winning) read more

Longtime - First course dinner is served - Thai Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Fantastic atmosphere, menu, food and service.. One of my favourite restaurants in Brisbane. read more

Trendy spot, hard to find...luckily we had a recommendation. Food was really good...some amazing flavors. Staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. I'll come back if I'm in Brisbane again. read more

I've been here twice now, once as a date with my husband and the next as a birthday dinner with my girlfriends, both times my experience has been amazing. The service has been just lovely, refreshingly so, even though they are extremely busy, the staff handle everything with a smile and nothing is too hard. Why are there not more places like this is Brisbane?? The food is fantastic, beautifully executed with a touch of spicy flair. My favourite dish so far has to be the crispy whole fish with crunchy pork belly. I mean, how can you go wrong with that combo? The desserts always look mouthwatering - because they are. I honestly cannot wait to come back again. It's been a long time since I've felt this way about a venue in Brisbane. Well done guys. read more

Ugh. Service was lacking, wait person was condescending, order was screwed up, wait was too long. They tried to make up for it, but then were cheapskates about it. Horrible, horrible, experience. Pretentious, no class disaster. I regret I wasted a night here. read more

Longtime is delicious, I came back the next night after my first visit. The soft shell crab bao is like heaven in your mouth, Red duck curry is also a must try. Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be a regular customer here. read more

Wow!!! The reviews on Longtime were great and I wasn't disappointed! The food is amazing - the softshell crab and appleslaw baos were to die for and the slow roasted pork belly, even though it was simple, was one of the best I've ever had! The house Mojito was recommended by the waitstaff and boy, did it deliver!! The wine list is pretty extensive as well. One of the reviews I read commented on how good the staff were when it came to recommendations of food with regards to size portions and wine pairings - they were spot on, not intrusive and very helpful. It is a little loud, but not overly and the whole vibe of the place matches the food and drinks very well - exciting and vibrant! I loved the décor and the ambience! Can't wait to go back to Longtime! read more

Great venue - very trendy and intimate despite being quite open. Fantastic staff/service - our waiter even wrote some wine recommendations down for me (ones that weren't on the menu) that he thought I might like based on the one I ordered that he also suggested. The chef prepared a banquet for us (6pax) based on what we liked/didn't like and avoiding any allergies member of the group had. Food came out at regular intervals and was announced as to what it was. It was presented well and full of flavour. There was enough food for everyone and for everything we got and fab service, the bill was appropriate. I'd had this place bookmarked for a little while now so I'm glad to finally tick it off the list. I'd definitely go back with a group - probs not for a date night, even though I'm sure it would also lend itself well to that kind of outing too. read more

So delicious, both nights I went. There is fun bar seating in the "chef's area" where you can watch the food being prepared. Great attention to detail, both for food and the cocktails. read more

Loved this restaurant - we took advice from our waitress and we were very pleased we did - I think the red duck curry was the best I have ever eaten - it's a groovy place with lovely staff and a great vibe about it - can't wait to go back. read more

The restaurant/bar is actually nice, and a cool place to hang out, not too loud. We went around 6:30pm and were shown to a table in the bar section straight away. The food tasted great, the moreton bay bug curry was the standout. Unfortunately the chef forgot one of our meals, and it took an additional 20 minutes after reminding them for the meal to come out, meaning we waited around 40 minutes after all the other food had been brought out. There is a plethora of great traditional and fusion Asian food in Chinatown and all significantly cheaper. Paying $33 for a curry is not something I'm likely to do again at this establishment. read more

This place is amazing! The food is some of the nicest food I have eaten in Australia let alone Brisbane! Service is always friendly, helpful and informative. I have now eaten here multiple times and find the atmosphere coupled with the delectable food makes it one of the best places to eat with friends or a loved one for that special occasion! The ribs and the whole fish are insanely delicious , but I think the chicken burger and soft shell crab boa's take the top spot!! read more

Worth the wait!!!! I hate it when you can't book a table so we waited about 45 minutes on a Wednesday night ... but it was worth every second. When we finally got seated service was outstanding, cocktails were Devine and the food ... was indescribable! I honestly could not fault a thing. Definitely a share plate kind of thing. We ordered a plate each and shared them all. So good. Not bad value for money either. Considering the caliber of food we were happy with what we paid. Will definitely go here again and again and again ... just remember one thing. Asian cuisine is not great desert. Maybe hold off for something else. read more

I love love love Longtime. Id recommend to sit at the chefs table, it's very exciting seeing the chefs work their magic. Great food and banquet meals. read more

Yelp needs a six star rating. Superb! Food, service, atmosphere .. Perfection. Great experience!

Fantastic cocktails! Great service! However, the starter had to much mayonnaise and the duck curry was not overwhelming.

If you're planning to eat here think again! I got sick after eating here, This place had slow service and the was not clean at all. Would not recommend. read more

Great food, consistent quality. Would like a bit more extensive menu. Have been here a few times, favourites are the curries and the mango sushi. read more