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!

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.

Fantastic joint for Chinese. Consistent, delicious and friendly owners. Dan is the head chef and…read morehe is a passionate guy. Definitely swing by for some salt and pepper prawns. My other favourite is the chilli beef and prawn toast. Book ahead to avoid disappointment or take away and enjoy in the comfort of your home.

Great food and good service made our first visit to China Town Restaurant a pleasure. Our only…read moregripe is the size of the restaurant is on the small size, which means small, cafe-style tables have been used. The tables are too small to accommodate the plates, glasses, etc, which made juggling our meals a little awkward. The restaurant is not licensed but there are two bottle shops close by, from where you can BYO. It's great to know we have quality Chinese food at our local shopping centre.

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.

Ordered x2 chicken laksa. The dishes looked good but no flavour. Had to add sugar, salt and pepper…read morefor it to taste okay.

I love Chinese food. I really do. Of all the Chinese variants, however, I think Chinese Malay is…read morethe best. So whenever I come back to Canberra, this is one of the first places I head. It's an institution -- it's been here for as long as I can remember. There are some dishes that you absolutely must try: shantung chicken, shantung lamb, the chinese roast duck, honey prawns, hot rock chicken, chicken fillet with macadamia nut and button mushrooms, the sizzling mongolian lamb. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. You're not paying for fancy decor or white linen table service (in fact, I'm a fan of eating take away) but the food is just something else.

Haven't been to Timmy's Kitchen in decades - this is a Canberra institute for political deals cut…read moreby MPs and staffers alike This evening I went with fresh mixed greens (sugar snaps, snow peas, asparagus, spinach, Bok Choy) with peanut sauce and boiled rice @$18.50 plus obligatory mineral water Non sitting week so the place was full (small space) but not anxious Staff were courteous and the meal was served quickly and without fuss Modest, efficient and nutritious

Great venue , food great !! The food was nice and the menu has a good range of options.read more

Very casual atmosphere, order food and drink at the bar. The Spicy Margarita was delicious. Sweet…read moreand spicy the way I like it! The fish n chips were delicious! The fish and batter have been flavored each so every bite is tasty! The salad has a nice sweet dressing. Just the right size for eating in one seating. Be aware that with everyone in a large party ordering separately can mean uneven servings. As long as everyone is patient it's been worth the wait! Oh and someone in our party ordered the cheeseburger spring rolls, and they were a hit!

The food was pretty good, fresh and definetly has flavor. Had the Banh Mi and it had some korean…read moreflair but the pork was a bit fatty. However the rest of my colleagues enjoyed the tacos, chicken sandwich, wings, and pretzel appetizer. The service was efficient and the atmosphere was chill and great for an afternoon work lunch