The pad Kee Mao was amazing! The spring rolls we're good. The price was a little high but maybe…read moreit's because I'm not from around here. I look forward to going back and trying the Juggle Curry! As far as the pad Kee Mao the flavors were amazing and the spice was perfect. The vegetables were fresh, crispy and tasted very good!

I was not impressed with the food here. It may be the dish I got but there wasn't much flavor to…read moreit. I was also not enthused about having to pay extra for the rice and then it coming out as a shared container for 6 people. Granted I liked that the rice was hot and stayed hot in the container but I don't like watching others stick their hand in this tub and use the same spoon to dig rice out. Only one or two people in the group I think mentioned they really enjoyed their food.

THE TIPSY BULL. CANBERRA we stopped here for a…read moredrink after a day of sightseeing. Had read about it and it had good reviews. I see why. Hard to describe as it appeared more likely to be a BBQ/Burger/ Beer venue. We found that outdoor ambiance on a Friday, after work, happy hour type time.. But we found tons and tons of Gins. Who would ever believe there could be so many! Seems Gin distilleries are the new Brew Pubs of Australia At any rate, how do you choose from 50/60 gins? Well, you have one of the incredibly knowledgeable staff ask what you usually drink, suggest similar choices and some different tastes you might like. I chose one for its shock value. It was made with ants only found in one place in the world, Northern Australia, of course. I was told the ants tasted like lime. Yeah right, but damn if they didn't. As a snack we had some incredible Sourdough Bread with a whipped concoction of Ricotta Cheese. Really great. The place was filling up with others coming for early dinner so we left, quite satisfied, happy with our find. Can't address the actual food here, but judging by the increasing crowd it must be good. Strongly suggest making a reservation. I do have a question, though. Just how cold does it have to get in .Australia for you guys to actually light all those outdoor heaters you have?

There are a bunch of folks already complaining about customer service here -- let me add to that…read more Back in Canberra for dinner with my mum, book an outdoor table -- get there, told that's not what I booked, that couldn't tell you when, but that we can't leave because we pre-paid. It's clear they're using this mechanism not to make sure people turn up, but rather, to hold them hostage when they let them down.

Awesome flavours, authentic, filling and delicious…read more Seni's hand made dishes are the pick of the market. We have eaten with Seni's family for years and enjoyed her beautiful rich dishes prepared with tender loving care. The service is great, proportions generous and flavours wondrous. I really enjoy the soft injera bread as a complement the range of flavours from vegetarian, beef, and chicken. Say hi to Tamiru for me. Try the yellow lentils, stay for the packed samosas...

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!

We came here for a pre dinner drink. The staff are amazing and very switched on, we were asked…read morenumerous times if we needed to order drinks or required a table, excellent service. This is possibly the best service we have received in a very long time, it rarely exists in oz anymore. Well done management keep up the good work!

So-so. Half of the food was great, the other half wasn't. The barramundi was tender and…read morewell-seasoned, the potatoes were very good, the greens were not good (sauteed spinach, French peas, green lima-looking beans, asparagus, green squash- it was like the chef said, "throw every green thing in a pan together and cook them all the same way despite the fact that these are individual vegetables with individually appropriate methods of preparation. Don't argue with me"), the chicken was kinda yuck. Unimpressed by the beer selection, but my G&T was great (and giant- I got the summer Gran Mare special, which is a huge G&T with two oysters on the half shell for $15). Next time I think we'll spring for the tapas instead of the full meals. The service is great- friendly host staff and attentive servers, even on a Friday night. Tons of seating, and each little nook of the place is individually styled and it feels like your table totally belongs to you, like it's "your usual table". The patio is a gorgeous spot to catch a sunset, and it's dog-friendly. Don't bring your kids unless they're exceptionally un-kid-like; some of the cocktails served are literally on fire.

The dumpling masters folding away in the front window are an inviting sign at this loud homage to…read moredumplings. It's busy, clean, modern and friendly. The menu is quite extensive so ask your server if you get overwhelmed. The hot and sour soup was quite yummy and was enough for two small servings. We also ordered two plates of various combo dumplings - pork, shrimp, veg etc. It was about 20 dumplings in total and was enough for two for dinner with the soup. We really enjoyed everything. The dumplings were freshly prepared with good ingredients and excellent seasoning. Recommended.

I've been going here for years always perfection chefs kiss The food incredible and super tasty…read morefor vegetarian/vegan. Great vibe and service!

A solid pick if you're after something a bit fancier but still relaxed. The duck pancakes were so…read moregood, and the pork belly had amazing flavour. The atmosphere is calm and classy, and the staff were really welcoming. Prices are on the higher side, but the food makes it worth it.

We had some great food here, but the service was stretched very thin and a bit patchy. Would…read moredefinitely go again.

Amazing meals full of flavour! Reasonably priced and a great location! Barramundi was packed with…read moreflavour.