So surprised at how amazing this restaurant is. sensational service! the staff crack jokes with you…read morebut on top of that they leave you be. My boyfriend and I got the $35pp banquet and it was perfect. I think the thing that really did it for us though was ordering 4 duck pancakes, the price was a little off putting at first but OMG they were incredible. the waitress makes them in front of you and its really impressive. The duck skin is crispy and everything is handmade.

We have eaten here many times and have always enjoyed the food. The food and service is…read moreconsistently good quality. Going again with the family for Mother's Day!

Nunawading has no shortage of decent Chinese restaurants, and Lucky Yu just adds to the mix. Lucky…read moreYu has been around for years, and for years I have been a loyal customer, particularly fond of their chicken and sweet corn soup. The funny thing is, I'm not usually a fan of said soup. However one day I arrived home after picking up my Lucky Yu goodies only to discover my won ton soup was actually chicken and sweet corn. Oh the horror! Rather than drive back down, I ate the soup. That was three years ago and I have not looked back, my obsession with chicken and sweet corn extending out of Lucky Yu and into any chinese restaurant I go to. Lucky Yu still holds a special place in my heart though as they were my first.

Now I must admit, I've only been in here once. Usually, if I was after Cantonese, I'd stop at a…read moreplace closer to home. The only reason that I stopped here was because I was on my way to a movie night at a mate's place, and we were all bringing our own takeaway. This place isn't going to make me drive the extra 10 minutes or so just to grab their food, but really, it isn't bad. In fact, it's pretty reasonable food at decent prices. I had beef in blackbean and fried rice, and I walked out of the shop with change from a twenty dollar note. So it isn't expensive for what it is. The serving sizes are pretty good, too. If I'd bought an entree, it would have been enough to feed two people comfortably, but I somehow managed to find my inner manliness to force myself to finish it. You don't leave food when you eat with your mates. It's a sign of weakness. Doubly so if the food is bad. The place itself was relatively neat, possibly a bit on the daggy side, but still acceptable. If I was doing a hard day's furniture shopping on Whitehorse Road, I'd be happy to eat there again.

Amazing dumplings and great staff, highly recommend people to go here and try the food.read more

I was pleasantly surprised at just how much I enjoyed the food at this little restaurant…read more Walking in, I thought it looked a little dodgy, as it is very dated both inside and out. I chose this place as it was the only thing open when I finished work. All I wanted to do was grab some food and get home to the TV. The menu was very varied, I had a hard time deciding between the Mongolian beef and the satay chicken. In the end I went with the beef. One word. Delicious. The beef was sliced so thinly it literally melted in my mouth, and the sauce was awesome. I have since been back many times, and everything I try is as good as the last. The prawns, in particular, are smashing. I am always a bit iffy of buying a seafood dish in a Chinese restaurant, but the prawns were super big and juicy.

This suburban restaurant is surprisingly very busy in the evenings, considering its rather…read moreinconspicuous location. So only come here if you have time to kill because the service is extremely slow. However, the food is generally quite delicious, especially the XO sauce (big) prawns on noodles. A great place to hang out for group meals/gatherings, as the place has many big tables.

Saturday lunch starting at 11.00, 2/04/16…read more The restaurant is located in a small group of shops along Maroondah Highway in Ringwood. White stone wall meet you in the entry with two elephants, which at the front door brings good luck, protection and strength to the restaurant. We were seated right next to the two large fish tanks that run alongside the entry, the positioning of the tank is because, water represents the flow of wealth and abundance into your establishment. These two tanks are very clean and with some healthy large gold fish in them The tables are a cherry vanished with a cherry lacquer tables and solid wooden chairs. All the tables are set ready for the days service. Burgundy floral wallpaper dominates the room that gives the room a sense of richness that is broken up by the two large TV units on different walls and the large Chinese style painting. I am thinking that the TV is there for the people who don't wish to communicate with their other diners. The ceiling is black that encloses the room and would look better if it was a lighter color. There are large bronze / yellow pendant lights around the room with a few down lights and some Chinese lantern style wall lights to illuminate this well lit room. There is a beautiful large Chinese urn in the centre of the room and a Yucca plant in each corner of the room. There was piano music in the background a well stocked bar. The waiter that served us was polite, helpful and at tentative. Toilets were clean with new floor tiles but the cubical that I went into the seats was broken and needing replacement. We ate from the their Yum Char list selecting some entrées selecting prawn and chive triangle, steamed pork bun, vegetable spring roll, prawn & pork steamed with ginger & spring onion and steamed rice. All the food was tasty, hot straight from the kitchen, cooked in clean oil and we found to be ample for the two of us for lunch, we will return.

Fantastic place! Great space, very open. Lovely.... And I mean lovely furniture…read more Staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating. The Peking duck is phenomenal, we were in a group of 7 and they carved an entire duck for us! The food is fantastic and I would DEFINITELY go again!

I brought my mum here tonight as at the tender age of 81 she had never had Peking Duck…read more Whilst the restaurant did not have many other diners, it ensured that Peggy (our host) was attentive and responded quickly to our needs. We had the Peking Duck 4 dish option, soup, sanchoi bao, Peking Duck and shredded duck fried rice... absolutely fantastic. Whilst not at quite the same level as the Peking Duck restaurant in Beijing, anyone local (or even only somewhat near) should definitely give this little gem a go. Or at the very least order in... you won't be disappointed!

Well who would have expected authentic dim sum in the middle of Croydon? The Hong-Kong born…read moreproprietor will get you all you can eat from the extensive dim sum menu over a 2 hour period, so take your time (otherwise she will charge you for what you order and don't eat). We had a lovely meal.

Getting here is quite the drive for me; it's a good 1/2 hour if traffic is ok ... so I was…read moredefinitely hoping it would be worth my while. And it was. You walk into a small waiting area to be seated, and then they take you to your table and. you enter this humongous dining space. It's so huge. I think it would comfortably seat around 200+ people. With that said, however, a circular table for four can get a little hard pushed for space with all of the dishes etc. They have a good extensive menu, attentive service and while a teeny bit overpriced, it's worth it overall. One thing I didn't LOVE was the fact there was barely a trace of alcohol in my Strawberry Daiquiri. The flavour was great, but if I got stopped by the police on the way home, I'd have been totally under the radar. The only other negative is that it was hard to watch the poor live fish in such small tanks. They can hardly move around and it looked kind of cruel. All of the positives are the ample parking, good service, great food and they finish the night by giving you a delicious little dark orange chocolate if you feel like something sweet. Would I recommend it here? I give it a resounding Yes!

My family has been going to Gold Leaf Eastern Restaurant for years! Food is always delicious and…read morethe staff (particularly Kenny) are friendly and always helpful. Thanks guys... see you soon!

Had dinner here with my family and it was AWESOME!…read more Simon's Peiking Duck Restaurant is a Chinese eatery located in Middleborough Rd strip mall specializing in Peking duck dishes. The interior is a bit dowdy and has definitely seen a better days. However, what they lacked in ambiance they made it up with delicious arrays of Chinese comfort food. At dinnertime, they are especially busy and it's almost impossible to get a table without reservations. We ordered the Peking duck meal, which consist of three course menu meant for 2-3 persons and cost roughly $60. * Peking duck: This has got to be one of the best Peking duck I've ever had! It was perfectly executed with glistening and crackle crispy skin, yet very juicy at the core. Served with thin pancakes, cucumber and hoisin sauce (yes, its compulsory!), just made this dish even more irresistible. * Crispy noodle: They used mainly the duck meat and stir fried it with vegetables. The portion was plentiful, but it was a tad under-seasoned, overall, it was just okay. * Duck soup: Gotta appreciate that they didn't waste any parts of the bird. Using the bone to make this hearty soup served at the end of our meal. The aroma was quite strong and it was such a tongue provoking dish. Not for me. Overall, we had a highly enjoyable dinner at Simon's. The only gripe I can think of was they started us off on a luscious climax (with the Peking duck) and the series of dishes that followed was just not as good. The service was what you would expect in a mom-n-pop place; which includes this Chinese uncle who welcomely chatty with us, making sure the food was to our liking. Short to say, if you're looking for an affordable and awesome Peking duck in Melbourne. Simon's Peiking Duck would be an excellent choice.

Great duck and food. Sometimes sloppy service but food overlapped it on occasions. Ambiance was…read morefine.

This establishment, previously known as Han Palace (and if you ask most of the locals, that's what…read moreeveryone calls it), has been here for a long time. It is a popular place to grab some delicious takeaway when you've gotten home after a long day and you just cannot be bothered to cook. The food is very good. My traditional favourite is beef with blackbean sauce, but occasionally I'll be adventurous and order something like the roast chicken with plum sauce. I don't often dinner eat in the restaurant though. The atmosphere is average, but most of the staff are lovely. What is good is the yum cha. I'm more than happy to sit down and be presented with all manner of delights. The standard of the food is on par with restaurants that charge a significant amount more per dish. In summary, it's a local institution. It's convenient, the food is good and the people there are nice.

A friend organised Yum Cha here so I didn't get a say in the venue. We came for the second seating…read moreon a Sunday and there was nothing fancy about it. It's what you would expect when you go to eat Yum Cha but nothing stood out. The taste of the food was average and the service matched that. If I had a choice I'd go somewhere else.