Been meaning to try Relish Palace for years now, so glad we were able to get around to it. Why it…read moretook so long isn't a massive mystery - it doesn't look like much, lacks ambiance, and there's a plethora of other places to eat around the area. It was indeed a quiet restaurant we walked into, sound-tracked by Close to You by the Carpenters, which proceeded to play on repeat for the two or so hours we were there (didn't care - great song). There's some interesting sounding dishes, and there's zero explanation of what is on the menu other than the dish name so if you have any allergies prepare to ask lots of questions before you order. We also had to ask for water about four times before it arrived. But who cares about any of that when the food is good? Which it is. Big fans. That turns all the above things into character quirks, not flaws. We will be back soon, and I truly hope the same song is still playing when we do.

We enjoyed our dinner at Lee Ho Fook. We always enjoy seeing the chefs at restaurants. On this…read moreweeknight for a late dinner, we were the only ones sitting at the bar facing the kitchen where the chefs worked; other diners opted for the upstairs dining room. It was nice having the space to ourselves. Service was great! We felt very taken care of by our hostess, who had good recommendations for us. After our dinner, when we asked for a recommendation for a weekday lunch, our hostess asked the chef; Chef Victor came out to chat with us, and provided a couple of recommendations. It's clear he is well connected and also passionate about food. The standouts from tonight include: - Eggplant w/szechuan sauce, a signature dish. The sauce is the star here. - Peking duck: we ordered a half order between the two of us and it was the perfect amount. There's depth to the flavors of both the duck and the hoisin sauce it came with; we were also impressed with how thin the pancakes for wrapping were, and perfect portioning matching 1:1 for pancakes and duck slices. Honorable mention also for the salted guava jelly at the end of the meal. It was quite yummy and I wished I could buy some to bring home.

I heard about their Peking duck, which turned out to be very good but my favorite dish turned out…read moreto be the Fujian fried rice which was great! It comes in a broth, and the rice is both crispy and sticky and on a cool night, it's the perfect comfortable food. Delicious! As for the Peking duck, it's cooked perfectly (a true medium rare) and has a nice crispy skin. Its served in a nice sauce which is much nicer than the hoisen sauce served in the side. The pancakes are thin, light and warm. Great Other good dishes are the Prawn Toast with uni on top and the pan fried pork and chives (although it's probably too much food for two people!) Overall we really enjoyed the meal and would recommend visiting!

We had the all you can eat yum cha for Saturday lunch. It's basically a yum cha degustation. We had…read moreprobably close to twelve dishes in total and three sweets. The decor is clean and relaxed. Whilst they asked if we wanted anything extra, they did not bring it out, so it didn't feel entirely like an all you can eat. We also had to ask a couple of times to top up our tea. If you come for the yum cha, make sure you get the extra serves when they come around the first time!

I love the fit out at David's. It's country style, lots of whites and timbers, really high loft…read morestyle ceilings. On this visit we were craving dumplings. We ordered the steamed chicken, pork in chilli oil and pan fried beef. We also got some greens cooked in chilli to accompany them. The dumplings were nice. My favourite were the pork, then the chicken and lastly the beef. You get chilli sauce, black vinegar and soy to accompany them. The greens come out long after we finished our dumplings which I didn't like. I had to ask after them and my preference is to eat dumplings and greens together. Overall we enjoyed it here and would come back to try more items from their a' la carte menu. We had their yum cha a while back and would probably come back to try this again also.

Went here at lunchtime on a weekday. East to book via Dimmi with instant confirmation…read more Cuisine is Asian fusion with inspiration from Thai curries and Chinese cuisine. The two of us ordered fried cumin lamb dumplings to start. Crispy large dumplings filled with mince lamb. Could have done with a serving of vinegar for that extra bite. But quite substantial. We got the smaller portion of mapo tofu which consisted or large succulent pieces of tofu with tomatoes. Had a slight tamarind flavour and very sweet. I expected a spicy and sweet combination but it was extremely sweet. We also got the seafood yellow curry that came with two giant clams and mussels. It consisted of thick flat rice noodles. Delicious curry with the creaminess of coconut milk, herbal flavours, also quite sweet. The curry comes with rice and Is substantial. Food can take a bit long to arrive Disappointingly they said they don't do takeaway as they don't have a license. What a pity as we ran out of time and couldn't finish our meal. Is on the entertainment book so use th discount. :)

what an unexpected find! Didn't book and the team found us a table for dinner before heading to…read morethe theatre - our host Callum was sensational - he took the time to check if we had plans after dinner and suggested and checked in with our menu selections based on the cook time so we would get to our show on time. He really took the time to ensure we had a great meal suggesting to add the Asian greens based on our selections, and im so glad he did as he. was right - The best service I've had in.a very long time.... oh and the food and cocktails were sensational!

If you fancy a true Chinese style's Chinese cuisine (China), Shanghai Dynasty would be ideal for…read moreyou. From decoration, to customer services, to fish tanks (seafood tanks), to menu, it surely mirror how China's dining scenary is. It is slightly pricey, however, the service and variety of their menu do live up the price tag. A few highlight of dishes would be Weird Chicken, Beef & Bun, Dark Soy Sauces Duck Tongue, Sweet & Sour Pork Rib. meow........

Father's Day 2015. This is the best Yum Cha I've had all year. So tasty, fresh & tender…read more The place looks like a throw back from a time long gone. But, don't let that put you off, the ambience only adds to the experience. Yuuummm

I wanted to come here since it was on one of those "must-try restaurants" lists for Melbourne and I…read morewas visiting from NY. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but it's a really solid Chinese restaurant. I didn't love the spicy wonton dumplings as much as I hoped, but I'm not the biggest fan of spicy food in the first place, so my opinion can't really be trusted there. I also ordered the dry chicken in hot chili, and though I still don't like spicy foods, I LOVED this dish. Even if you're not usually the biggest fan of fried foods or don't think it appeals to you, I would highly suggest you give it a chance. It was so good that I didn't even want to finish it so that I could bring it home to share with my boyfriend. I also got the soup dumplings which were fine, but nothing to tell your mother about. Food was great, and service was better. It's hard to strike the right balance of nice Chinese food (not the quick, super oily/unhealthy type) and good service at a reasonable price, but I think HuTong found the perfect balance. I really enjoyed dining here and don't regret going out of my way to make it in time for their lunch service.

Not what is use to be. So very sad. Normally we eat here during our 8 days at least 3 times. But…read moreonly went once this January. Last year our favorite server had changed to a different restaurant and now this year our favorite host, Patrick is no longer there. There is a new host that tries to act like the old one but he just isn't able to emulate correctly. He comes across to be very rude. Our wonderful Dumpling Lady is still there. Am not sure how long. The kitchen just didn't have the same buzz as it has over the last ten years. The Wontons in Hot Chili Oil are still fantastic. Dumpling Lady is the Winner. Service was rushed. Not very friendly. Probably won't go back next year. We are both very sad.

Went at the suggestion of a nearby bartender, a fortunate turn of events. There was no line when we…read morewent and we were quickly seated for what was my favorite meal in Melbourne. The prawns were fresh and cooked perfectly, the vegetables gleamed. We also had the duck, which appeared to be a favorite at other tables and was probably the best we have ever had. This restaurant truly is located off an alley; look up for the sign. Local dining at its best.

Melbourne night owl institution Supper Inn is one of…read moreMelbourne's night owl options - it stays open until 2 am! It can be found in Celestial Avenue - which sounds heavenly but in reality, is a slightly stinky laneway with a dumpster at one end. You have to queue on a narrow flight of wooden stairs to get into a dingy dining room. The specials plastered on the wall are not so special - they look like the same ones we saw on our first visit at least 15 years ago - but the food is delicious! Our coral trout was heavenly and we really loved our minced pork, eggplant and salted fish hotpot!! It's a super busy spot but the service is fast and friendly, and BYO is a plus!

Unpretentious very helpful waitstaff, who brought water and glasses for us first time visitors,…read moreand, guided us through menu choices. New items were posted on the wall. We had 2 noodle bowls and the steamed Melbourne dumplings- a lot to eat. Putting soy sauce in provided bowls for dipping the dumplings helped flavor the dumplings. Probably better to split a bowl of noodles and order a plate of dumplings. Sit in the chairs until they replace the booth seats to enjoy the food.

I am only here for a short week and my lady brought me here my first day. It was so good I'm back…read moreagain. The Wagyu beef dumpings are the bomb. Those and a bowl of rice hit the spot twice! I'm looks forward to returning one more time before I leave Melbourne.