Psst! I've got a secret to share. I feel like we know each other well enough now, Yelpers, and I…read morefeel like I can trust you with it: Seng Kee may not be the prettiest place on earth: but it's my most visited for yum cha, hands down. I know, I know: everyone gives the title of Adelaide's Best Yum Cha to Ding Hao or Star House - but this humble little eatery, smack bang in the busy Central Market International Food Court , has lots to recommend it. I end up getting my yum cha dumpling fix here 8 times out of 10. Why? Well, it's open throughout the week (you have to wait for the weekend to get the restaurant variety of yum cha) which is a good start; it's located in the Central Market, so I can get my deli goodies and stop for a coffee at the same time; and most importantly - it's really freaking good yum cha. The selection is plentiful. Personal faves include bean curd, which is cooked just right (soft and not too chewy), perfectly soft sui mai, and the BBQ pork buns are a dream in bun form. It all comes to you fresh and hot and with major flavour and lots of soy sauce and chilli oil. It's got all the staples you know and love, and even better you won't break more than a $10 getting your fill. And while it doesn't have fancy surrounds, the staff behind the counter are always friendly and the jam-packed lunchtime crowd of the food court has a charm all of its own. So now you know guys - keep it under your hat will you? I don't want a line up next time I'm there....

I have had the best dim sum and yum cha the world can offer, in some of the finest Chinatowns in…read morethe world, in Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong. I've had yum cha at restaurants with Michelin stars. Seng Kee is better than all of them. Hands down. It's not even close. Seng Kee yum cha is the standard by which I judge yum cha. Last year when I returned to Adelaide, I made a special trip because nobody else in the world has been able to recreate that perfect balance of fresh seafood and herbs. How is Adelaide so blessed among nations, as to have the finest dim sum in the world available in a food court?

Decided to try out this restaurant after walking past it tonight. Eh, it reopened already ? I was…read morestill thinking that this place is under reconstruction. Ordered Sweet and sour pork, and Tofu with Mushrooms on Oyster sauce. Waited almost 20-25 minutes before the food arrived. It's not full house, not even half filled, and I actually suspect another table who came in after us got all their food first. Hmpt. First gripe. And when the food came, the tofu was right. The pork? They sent us Sesame fried chicken instead. 2nd gripe. Now when all the food arrive, it's time for tasting! 3rd gripe? yeah right. The tofu mushrooms must be the saltiest food I've eaten at a restaurant. It's so salty you can't eat without stuffing it down with some rice. DOH. The pork was alright, even though my wife thinks that it's not 'sour', I think it's pretty fair. The meat is juicy and the sauce a tat sweeter than it's sour. YMMV though. Do I want to eat out at this place again? I think you can see my reasons for not....

Been a while since last eat there...before it was average but I think they must have…read morerenovated...and it paid off. The restaurant is nice...the waiters were very nice..asked many times how the food was. We ordered spring rolls and chicken San choi boi. Spring roll was average but the San choi was pretty good. If my 6 year old ate it it must be good. For mains we had live barra...which came steamed...very tasty. Crispy tofu was the highlight....and the braised ribs was good too. Will probably come back again...

Great foods & beautiful ambience in general. l ate there…read morefew times previously and heard that one of the manager was rude. However, Tonight was the first time i experienced it firsthand. I went there at dinner time and asked him politely if they still have "yum cha" (normally served at breakfast time); however, i know that some restaurants still serve it despite night time. To my horror the manager replied by pointing his side forehead as if saying i have no brain for asking yum cha this late at night. I was shocked, taken aback and offended. His behaviour was no way acceptable for customer service especially at managerial level. I feel sorry for the rest of the staff there, if the manager can behave that rude to customers, imagine how he treats his staff.

New to Norwood Parade, tucked in at the end of the Norwood Cinemas arcade, Eastern Gardens has…read moreblossomed into new life. The place is absolutely hopping within days of opening. It definitely pays to book. The decor is upmarket classic and there are the most beautiful floral illuminations on the ceiling. Staff swarms all over the place, welcoming and efficient. More or less. One of the dishes we ordered came very late, once everything else was well and truly finished. It seemed to have been overlooked. But it was delicious. Everything was special. Wine ordered on arrival was promptly brought and, a Kiwi Savvy, it was superb. Chinese tea. Table water. There was plenty to drink. We began with Sang Choy Bow, crisp iceberg lettuce leaves with utterly delectable filling. The fried lamb with cumin came with well-sizzled vegetables, all scented with cumin, a zing of chili and a crispy edge of pan fry. Braised beef on rice noodles provided another whole taste pleasure, softer and just slightly sweet. The green beans with minced pork in XO sauce were neither over nor undercooked. And, my special off-menu request of wok-tossed beansprouts with ginger and chili was accepted willingly and cooked perfectly. Unusually, we had vegetarian fried rice with this meal - the particular tastes of our friends being a strong influence on what we ordered. The rice was delicate and lovely. The steamed chicken was so late to the table that it was like an after-course. But the chicken was succulent and just cooked, surrounded by excellent bok choy. They did not yet have a dessert menu but the waiter reeled off what was available. We chose the red bean pancake which came out rather heavily fried and very hot. Icecream would have been good with it. But we enjoyed the sugar hit. And then the complementary slices of fresh fruit, a nice touch. There is a sense of authenticity and sophistication to this new incarnation of Eastern Gardens. I loved it.

Absolutely recommended! Even better than five stars. Friendly staff and professional chef. Fancy…read moredining environment and awesome food! Thank you so much for serving us today!

We had soft shell crab burgers, sashimi, frichicken, lotus chips, scallops, tofu, potato croquets,…read moreedamame, oysters, 2 lots of gyozas all for 3 people. Fast service. Polite staff. Quiet corner for us to chat about Adelaide. Worth coming back!

Such a hip and trendy place here and all meals are $6.80 each. We got a booth, with a Japanese…read moretheme booth and table, where the plates and cutlery were neatly presented before arrival. We sat on a flat cushion as the booth were made of wooden boards and the staff were friendly and nice. There were plenty of Japanese dumplings and over 80 types of dishes to choose from and I spent a little longer than usual, eyeing the menu as I was undecided what to order. At Gyoza Gyoza they use local produce whilst incorporating the traditional techniques of gyoza making to produce the freshest and finest Japanese dumplings. What we ordered: *Takoyaki - Traditional Japanese style street snack, deep fried octopus with mayo *Fried Kaki - Deep fried panko pacific oyster with Kushi sauce *Tori No Karrage With Mustard Miso - Deep fried bite size chicken pieces with mustard miso sauce *Wafu Steak - Grilled thin cut Porterhouse steak with wafu sauce *Crab Claw - Deep fried crumbled crab claw with tartar sauce *Gyoza (Panfried) *Salmon Sashimi *Kaisen Harumaki: Seafood spring roll wrap with lettuces and mayo *Green tea Soft serve with waffle cone $2.80 *Plum wine. Overall, I'll come back again to try more dishes. Thumbs up x 5

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Very close to my hotel (Adelaide Ibis) but almost…read morecouldn't find it as it is tucked into a small corridor within the Adelaide Arcade. It's a small space, seating maybe 20 or so. Got there about 10:45 so had to wait a little bit (it opens at 11am). Ordered the Tori Teriyaki set, which comes with miso soup, white rice, daikon, and the main plate with the teriyaki chicken, a few leaves of lettuce. I was the only one in the place so I wasn't expecting to wait very long to get my food. I was surprised when the server came out 5 minutes later with my meal. Japanese food is a favorite of mine, and this food was excellent and priced fair for the portions. I will definitely return on my next visit.

If you love some Authentic tasting Japanese food for lunch you can't go past here…read more Not an extensive menu, but what they make is delicious. My favourite is the Tori Teriyaki Set. Crispy Teryaki chicken with salads, rice and miso soup on the side.. There are a few sets as well as these stand alone and some Don dishes. Well worth a visit if you are nearby and love fresh (mostly healthy) tasty Japanese Food.

My son lives in Japan. I've had 15+ trips there. I love Japanese food and have tried nearly…read moreeveryone in Adelaide. We always come back to Hotaru. Good quality. Reasonable price and you can always get a table. Perfect

If you're stuck for somewhere new along Gouger, don't be afraid to venture a little farther west,…read morepast Morphett St. Hotaru is a solid Japanese offering. First off, ohhh jjjeeaahh.. they serve the best gyozas I've ever tasted. Hands down. Golden brown. And on the edge of being delicate. I could have kissed the chef! Dishes were perfect for sharing, they all came with even amounts of items (unlike Matsuri across the road, or Yakitori Takumi where things come in threes). Graceful vegetable tempura. Wicked good choice of sashimi, including: blue fin tuna, beef, scallop and clam. If you're not a fan of mayo, perhaps shy away from the rolls, or ask them to use a little less. They do some tasty lunch specials under $15 including bento boxes. Take away available. Atmosphere is average. Save room for the green tea ice cream!

I am never disappointed when I dine at Wasai. But, I know I have to book a table in advance as this…read moreJapanese restaurant is truly a local treasure and very popular. If you want quality Japanese and great value for money, this is the restaurant for you. Every time I go there I sample many items on the menu I am always shocked at the bill, it is very well priced! As for the best items on the menu, well it depends on what you are into. I am a huge fan of sashimi and aburi salmon, and they make both really well. Being located close to the Adelaide Central Market I think really impacts on the freshness of the fish and dishes. The sashimi is cut with great precision, not to thick or thin. Go for the sashimi boat if you want a wide selection, it is really well presented, good for groups and great value for money. If this is first time to Wasai I should probably tell you to order a boat. It is a great way to sample the menu, also you will probably get jealous when you see them delivered to other tables. Save yourself the trouble in choosing what to eat. Then fine tune your choices later, as I will guarantee you will be back. Last thing to mention is the karaage chicken. You must try the Wasai version if you like this dish. It is a lot lighter than other versions, almost like a tempura batter but with the flavoursome karaage seasonings. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself to a little JFC.

As I have a huge love of all things Japanese, and a love of all things food, then you would think…read moreJapanese food would be the ultimate draw card. Well, you would be right! After wanting to try this place for so long, I finally managed to try it a couple of times, and holy sashimi I was not disappointed. I will even be back there again within the next fortnight, you can't keep me away! The first time I was a poor student, with another poor student, but we shared a few dishes and a drink each and it came to a measly $20 per person! And these weren't miserable, bland and small dishes either. Instead, these dishes were incredibly delicious and filling, leaving us satiated and shocked at how small the bill was when it arrived! The second time was my birthday and my Dad was paying (so still a poor student technically). We got the famous sushi and sashimi boat, after first enjoying some entrees and drinks. My absolute favourite Aburi Salmon Roll was devine, but the Takoyaki (Octopus Deep-Fried Balls) and Chicken Kaarage was also melt-in-the-mouth delicious. The sashimi and sushi was so fresh, and thoroughly impressed my Tasmanian father who's only past experience with Japanese cuisine involved a tiny take away store in Launceston (not that there is anything wrong with that)! We did find the restaurant a tad noisy, as it was very full with lots of large groups and other birthdays being celebrated, however the fast service, amazing food and cheap prices for the quality Wasai serves up makes this observation pale in comparison. Also, and this is VERY important, book a table! As every other review on here says, you might be waiting a while if you don't book, and that will be a very sad thing indeed with such lovely food so close by.