I had such a pleasant experience dining here! This place is great for lunch and dinner!…read more I came here with my cousin and her friend. I ordered the roasted pork laksa and a mango frappe. The roasted pork laksa came in a huge bowl! It was very delicious! The noodles were just right; not soggy, and not too hard. The flavour of the laksa tasted authentic! It was just the right spice. I wasn't a big fan of the roasted pork. It was very chewy and hard to eat. The mango frappe is a mango smoothie and it was pretty good; however, I don't think it was worth the $6AUD.

I came here the other night for dinner with some friends. It's a spacious restaurant with luxurious…read moreinside and alfresco sections to dine in. They don't really feel all that spacious though, because this place was packed! I took this to be a good sign. The wait staff were snappy and efficient. No messing around. Our meals came out in good time, in huge servings- bowls bigger than your head style. My friends who are frequent travellers to all parts of Asia squealed with delight saying the roti canai (($9.20) "tasted just like Borneo." My kung po chilli chicken ($11.50) was the perfect heat. My friend who ate the prawn noodle soup ($13.50) gave audible sighs of pleasure interspersed with "this is sooooo good" while consuming it. For drinks, I'd recommend the taro milk tea ($3.30). It's light, sweet, milky and compliments most meals fantastically. It's true, they don't have credit card/eftpos facilities, however, there's an ATM in the general area, so there's no troubles. Also, for your information, the bottl-o is just across the road.

I'm easily persuaded. Yesterday afternoon, within 10 steps of leaving work, hubby had successfully…read moreconvinced me we should eat dinner out. Little Singapore is tucked into the Albert Lane, er, laneway. If you're heading up from Elizabeth Street, stick to the right, and head in just before Kathmandu. It's on the right, between Sushi Sushi and something akin to General Clothing Co. It's table service (at least it is for dinner), so just plonk down into one of their high backs and start browsing. Ambience *** The restaurant is blockaded by glass panelling so you can be sure you're corraled into the correct place. Marble tabletops, dark wood chair legs and cream leather cushions on the seats indicate that when this place first opened, it was immaculate. Now, well, it still has a swish groovy feeling, but you know its starting to wear. The kitchen is open; you can watch your chefs with their funky hats on cook your meal if you're sitting close enough, which would be good, except they need a uniform upgrade, they're looking a bit shabby for an open kitchen. There's a sauce station near the cashier, where you can help yourself to a multitude of spicy or mild options. I couldn't hear any music, and no doubt because half the restaurant is open-air, where the other half is a little dark and intimate. I prefer my air fresh and my people watching unobstructed, so we sat 'outside'. This restaurant is group friendly and family friendly, so if you've got rugrats, feel free to bring them in. Service ***** Our waitress was very welcoming and accommodating. Her english was good enough to understand me when I asked what some of the items were as they were not in English. Also upon asking if I could substitute the seafood in my meal for chicken she was very happy to organise that for me (yay!). The staff, all Asian, work happily around each other judging by their regular smiles. There are plenty of wait staff on at dinner time; you only need to raise your eyes toward one of them and they'll come straight away to take your order or answer a question. The cashier at the end of the meal was just as nice and smiling as the waitress, and I was happy to tip for our meal (I don't auto-tip). Food *** I'm not sure if the menu has changed since I was last here - maybe, maybe not - but it does seem reduced from what I remember (or think I do!). Check it out on their website, under the 'Uptown' menu, but I'm almost 100% there used to be more variety. I ordered the... bugger, I've forgotten... Char Kway Teow, with chicken, and hubby the Beef and Blackbean Chow Mein. We also ordered frappes ($5 each), him the mango and me the strawberry (see photos). They were MASSIVE. I couldn't find a measurement on the cupware, but good lord, they were huge! I was expecting half of what we received - for the same price you'd get much less at Coffee Club! The flavour was okay, I couldn't put my finger on it at first, but I realised halfway through dinner that mine tasted like (okay, stick with me here) strawberry jelly crystals. If you were ever a jelly crystal eating kid, you will know what I mean. It was definitely strawberry flavoured, with these little bubbles of flavour which burst into your mouth, and there was evidence of some fruit pulp/ seed in the frappe, but I wouldn't hesitate to say there's a good bunch of artificial flavouring in them, too. The food came out fairly quickly after the frappes, hubby's first, and I kind of cocked my head at the sight of the button mushrooms. Now, I'm no Singaporean cook, and I'm quite likely wrong, but I've never seen mushrooms in a beef and blackbean before. On the other hand, my dish looked and tasted spot on, with bean sprouts, flat noodles, and a GOOD portion of chicken tossed in. My only gripe with my meal was that it was way too big. I brought the doggie bag (yes they do) to work for lunch today. Yum! Additional notes VERY IMPORTANT! This venue is CASH ONLY. There are ATMs back out on Albert Street, just turn right and head up to the NAB ATMs (of which there are 3). Also, Little Singapore's trading hours, according to the sign on the window, says its open til at least 10pm every night. I'm not going to guarantee that, but if you are out late having a good night, might be worth a pop-in for a pre 'sleep-off-the-impending-hangover' meal. This restaurant could make a better profit by cutting down portions. I might be sounding racist, and if I am, I don't mean to offend, but I can't tell if Asian restaurants have become accustomed to serving larger portions to deal with Western appetites or whether these are normal portion sizes. Almost every Chinese, Thai, Viet eatery I've been to, I haven't been able to finish my meal. And I hate wasting food. Charge more, or serve less. Hubby and I could have easily shared one plate if we'd had an appetiser to share as well.

Ordered beef brisket rice, chicken rice, egg ho fun and fried chicken with curry sauce and fried…read morerice. All good except fried chicken. Thought it would be Marryland chicken thigh instead chicken breast with some sort of fried battered. In fact it is the same fried battered they used in buffet take away. Not recommended. This dish needs a bit more innovation. Drinks are good and big. Similar to Chatime drinks.

Authentic Indonesian food The food is delicious with…read moreauthentic Indonesian flavour, the portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. It's a good spot for a quick lunch but not a place to linger!

The Verdict: Hole-in-the-wall eatery with potential. Will…read morereturn to try out other dishes like oxtail soup. The Context: I woke late, and was stuck having lunch around 2pm, and meeting friends for an early 5:30pm dinner before catching Brian Cox & Robin Ince at Brisbane Convention Centre at 7:30pm. As a result, I considered a smaller feed, which meant I could consider entrees, which opened me up to considering places I don't usually go to. Came across Shalom on Yelp - I've seen the shop many times at Pinelands, and was intrigued by its resilience in the cut-throat Sunnybank food scene despite its unassuming appearance, and decided to try it, as I'm unfamiliar with Indo cruisine (unless you count IndoMie instant noodles). The Vibe: Small store with approx 30 seats in the shop, and maybe 20 seats outside. The restaurant was still nearly full at 2:30pm on Saturday - most of whom seem like Indonesians: Ethic restaurants embraced by its own people always bodes well. The vibe is lively, with discussions and regular laughter from most tables. The music was unassuming (I couldn't remember what it was), and was community radio, as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk interrupted the music to ask for votes. The Deal: I was eyeing the ox tail soups ($12), then came across the grilled beef ribs ($13) and ordered that. Note that the main meals don't come with rice - that's $1 extra (for a large bowl-worth [6-inch wide and 4-inch tall]). The Feed: The beef ribs come with the bones removed. There's no plating effort to speak of, and the meat isn't off-the-grill hot (the thickest piece wasn't even warm) - it's disconcerting when the $1 rice was the hottest thing on the whole order. Still, the meat is deliciously marinaded - although that could be cos I don't eat the standard Chinese/Malay/Singaporean/Canto/Taiwanese meat-&-rice dishes enough, and this is what they usually taste like. The meat also came with significant amounts of untrimmed fat, which might dissuade others - but was up my alley. The Notes: Outside food and drink seems to be fine - the waitress didn't comment on the bottle of iced tea I brought. EFTPOS minimum $10. Clearly ask for an EFTPOS receipt if required, as their NAB machines somehow can't print copies after cancelling Customer Copy. There's no table service - you have to order and pay at the counter first. I sat around for 5 minutes until I noticed this written on the menu. The takeaway boxes (500ml) are 50c each. If you like to stretch the value of your eat-out meals like I do, I suggest BYO-ing. This isn't just to save 50c - if you have no change, and you can't charge 50c to your card (EFTPOS minimum $10), you have to break a note and end up with shrapnel unnecessarily.

A very simple homey dine-in Malaysian place. I was craving a good Hainanese chicken rice for…read moredinner. I was relieved to find Roti place nearby. I was seated at a spacious table and was given a comfortable amount of time to look at the menu. The lightly sweet sauces and hearty flavor are were exactly what I was looking for. Nicely balanced with bean sprouts and a soup. Kumquat lemonade for a refreshing finisher. The hostess and other staff were friendly and I enjoyed dining in on a rainy day.

I ended up having Roti Place when visiting Brisbane, and this was a really nice experience. I found…read morethis place when searching for food around the area - and this place is quite popular. The service here is fast and thankfully after waiting around 15 mins on a Friday night we were seated and ready to eat! The ambiance here is nice for a girls night or to bring the family. For food we ordered: * Salt Egg Yolk Chicken - this is delicious and crispy. The chicken is fried but quite flavorful and juicy * Roti Canai - the roti here is made really fresh and you can see the guy making it in the corner which is nice. This also came with a sauce to dip the bread into * Singaporean chili crab - this was yummy and came with two crabs - they are definitely small so the main meat you will get is in the head portion rather than the claws, but this was pretty good Overall, if you are looking for a unique flavorful experience, this is a good spot for you! The portions are great and the prices are solid - so definitely worth a visit!

One of the most authentic Chinese noodle soup and dumplings experiences on the Gold Coast, by quite…read morea long margin. As a man of Chinese descent, I've long lamented the lack of authentic Chinese food on the coast, and Memory taste of Fu Kang goes a long way to rectifying this. The noodle soups are authentic and delicious, and the serving size more than generous (seriously you can share one bowl between two people). The dumplings are a little expensive, compared to what you'll get in other cities, but for the GC they are delicious and plentiful. You definitely won't go hungry! And try the "Chinese hamburger" for a flavour-filled delight. I've brought my parents here when they came to visit, and they loved it. Seeing as they're massive Chinese food snobs, if they loved it, I'm sure you will too.

This restaurant is way too expensive for the tiny portions they serve. The food is not worth the…read moreprice at all, and the taste is not authentic either.

Sometimes you can go wrong with a Chinese restaurant - not this one. You can taste the quality of…read morealmost every dish. The soft shell crab was one of the best. Really fresh. The Chow Fun was really tasty. The sweet and sour pork was not over breaded. The Salt and pepper chicken was exceptional. The ones in Chicago usually has no breading this one did. The fried garlic they put on top also in the soft shell crab dish is enough to make fried rice. Water is NOT complimentary- neither is the tea. Otherwise I have no issues with the pricing considering where we are.

I probably should write an update, simply because I've been in enough times. Kuan Yin offers a…read morewide-ranging menu of vegetarian Taiwanese dishes with plenty of other Asian offerings mixed in. It is a decent location; not on the beach but accessible and near other useful things. Their menu is vegetarian; it also has separate sections to denote the minority of non-vegan items. I will occasionally get a nice tea or other drink from them, but the highlights of my visits have been food. I am not a big fake meat person, but they do a good enough job of integrating them in that I will eat the various strange products that pop up in their dishes. Their ma po tofu is still probably the best rendition I've had in Australia, and the ground fake meat and black pepper give it a desirable heartiness. I was also impressed with their rich curry laksa, and their dumplings and smaller soups are great appetizers. The hardest thing about eating here is that all the time I spend poring through the menu trying to pick another winner I could be spending on the beach. Note: No longer cash only.

Come and surprise my wife to be at our tea house just around the corner or two from you refreshing…read morehigh quality imported tea so come say hi

For a quick cheap, value for money meal this place is great! Have been here a few times and have…read morealways enjoyed the food. A basic restaurant that takes cash only but great food. Worth a try!

I eat at this place several tiems a week simply because I cant justfy spending my money anywherte…read moreelse - it's so cheap its insane. How bout chicken and fried rice for $7.50? Or prawn dumpling for $3.50? Prawn wanton noodle soup for $8.50? Madness. And its good stuff - they use Aussie endeavour prwans in their dumplings and the fried rice is flavoursome without being greasy. Chinse tea? Yours for free. Go there.

On arrival, we were then casually informed that there were no Ducks left... nice…read more Whats happened Jasmin...you were the best Chinese restaurant in Southport if not the Gold Coast. Seems to happen all too often on the "Glitter Strip"...restaurant does well...customers come in droves... restaurant drops the ball etc etc The rest of the dishes were not your normal high grade... San Choy Bau, just a bowl of oily duck flavoured vegetables (needs some duck meat added) Lemon Chicken dish primarily consisted of batter...fried rice bit ordinary. Please find your once "excellent standard"...Locals need somewhere nice to go. Regards "Formal Regular Patron" Ps: A simple sorry would have been appreciated re the Peking Duck...we are not difficult people by any stretch.

Have spent long hours and many nights visiting Chinese Restaurants in the Gold Coast and finally…read morefound a great one. Good views, great service and beautiful, tasty, fresh food. Big restaurant, ok for kids. Had the salt pepper prawns, bbq pork, chicken cashews, seafood sang Choi bao and more. Large serves. Just awesome. Have only eaten around 10 restaurants on good coast this has been the best by far.