I'm not entirely sure if one could call this an authentic Asian restaurant, though it is one of…read morethose places if you do happen to have a craving for some Asian fare that they can actually provide it to you. Honestly, I'd probably label it more as being Asian fusion, though considering the number of similar restaurants in the area, I suspect that it does try to more Asian as opposed to those restaurants that tend to pander towards those Australians who think they like Asian food, but have never actually tried to real stuff. Yeah, this place isn't too bad, and it isn't all that pricey either.

Best rice noodles in town. Many varieties to choose from whether spicy or not…read more Authentic Sichuan style noodles plus much more on offer on the menu if you prefer something else.

Look, it's true the service here is terrible...but hell, I'll forgive them because the food is…read moregreat - authentic Sichuan flavours here, with a good balance of peppercorns for that 'ma la' tang, mandatory chilli oil, generous doses of mince garlic and some surprisingly good meat pieces (ie. the pork ribs actually had nice chunks of meat and fat as well as bone). Prices are around $17-40 for sides and mains, and the drinks menu is a little sad but does the job. And for brave, they also do Sichuan Hotpot.

Their hotpot buffet is quite good, and service is friendly. Unlike some hotpot buffet restaurants,…read morethey bring out the dishes fairly quickly, and they always clear the empty plates for you.

The one thing that I like about living in Preston is the number of authentic Asian restaurants…read moredotted along High Street. Ever since going to Hong Kong I have had a hankering for proper Chinese food. This isn't the food that you find at the Chinese stall in the food hall, but rather a restaurant owned and run by Chinese, and the worse their English, the more authentic the restaurant tends to be. Okay, it's not Hong Kong, but then again unless you are willing to put aside a week to travel there and back, these restaurants are probably the best that you are going to get. This certainly wasn't a bad restaurant. The staff were ever friendly, and it certainly seems popular, and they also have chop-sticks, which for me is an absolute must when it comes to eating Chinese food. The cool thing about these restaurants is that they have pictures of all the dishes, so you can just flick through the menu and point to the dish you want. However, be careful not to make the mistake that I made and point to the wrong one because you might end up with a meal that you don't particularly like. Oh, I better not forget, they also have pots of Chinese tea for $1.00 each, which is also pretty cool.

Ok so the Noodle Kingdom in Preston has a few noticeable differences from its city sister. Theres…read moreno fancy red and gold wallpaper and theres no suits. The clientele is mainly Preston locals and the destination diners. The menu is exactly the same and I am grateful for this. Over lunch and weeknights this place experiences the same peak hour rush as the city Noodle Kingdom but due to the suburban location of this restaurant theres a slightly more relaxed vibe. Its not unusual to see people waiting five deep in a queue for the freshly prepared dumplings and noodles. I've already detailed my fetish for their dumplings and the no 29 (beef/noodles) however you can add the no 94 (fried chicken/noodles) and beef skewers to the list. The beef skewers are a grilled/spiced cummin delight and great to chew on. Prices are cheap and the service is blunt, this place delivers consistently great food, however a word of warning, go easy on the chilli.

Just you average street Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant. Had the Penang Fried Kwae Teow & the other…read morehalf had the Vietnamese Salad. There was absolutely nothing stand outish about this place. Food was average. Service was average. Prices were average. What more is there to say? Nothing really....

It's been awhile since my last visit. Don't bother with other dishes here. Their deluxe vermicelli…read moreis their best (in my opinion). Other restaurants are better on the other dishes served. The deluxe has gone up in price from $12 to $13.50. They have also reduced the # of springrolls and herbs used in the dish. Still it's pretty darn gd I have to say. What is outstanding / makes it different compared to others is the springrolls and chargrilled pork used in the dish. Am often tempted to ask for extras!!

I love Chinese food, and honestly, this is the best I've found in Melbourne. The food is…read moreconsistently good and while it's a tad on the pricey side, the service is great and food is yum. I usually get Chicken Fried Rice or some other kind of poultry dish. Everything I've ever had here is fantastic. Even their basic vegetarian spring rolls are really good. The minor downsides are that parking can be tricky and you may need to park a little bit away from here (which is a pain in the butt on a rainy night). Also, yes, a little on the pricey side as I mentioned before. But honestly, if you want good food and good service, then this is definitely worth trying.

i'm really disappointed. i went to this place with my child, there was stands on black hair in her…read morefood! (she has blonde btw) i would of sent it back but the staff where already horrible to us and acting like we where the problem! terrible service. it was 98 dollars to feed 3 well. so expensive but not worth it!

I eat wok'd every single week and the food is always amazing, the people there are super nice and…read morethe cooks are super friendly too, even though you can't talk to them because they working hard, they still show a lovely smile and neighborly wave. i always order the same thing but i have had my fair share of the menu, i always order the chicken and seasonal vegetables combo with fried rice. the chicken is cooked perfectly every time, the vegetables are nice, soft and flavorful. the rice is soft and moist but not sticky which is fantastic. the inside dining is pretty limited at the location i dine in often, only three tables with two seats on one side and a cushion bench along the wall, the inside is pretty cramped when the store is packed. the wait time is effected by the popularity as well so if you're ordering take away call for a pick up order, but if you're dining inside the food is always hot fresh and fast. i will be continuing to dine there often.

I popped in on a weeknight to grab a quick meal and was very surprised at how good the food was…read morefinished and tasted. Basic old faithful in menu terms but I could taste all of the elements and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll be back!

This place is always busy, that should tell you something. Went here the other night and had the…read moreegg noodle soup with beef and spring rolls, delicious! There were two of us, we sat outside until an inside table was ready. The owner is really funny and offered us blankets while we were sitting outside (good thing too, it was super windy). The soup was so tasty and the beef was tender and thinly cut (not like some that look like they're from a packet or something). A+, I will return. For jasmine tea, soup and spring rolls to share, it was around $15, good value!

Despite its small, unassuming locale, Indochine is consistently popular and busy. On offer is…read moreauthentic and honest Vietnamese food for a reasonable price. The sugarcane prawn rolls--available as both an entrée and a main--are amazing. The sweetness of the sugarcane mixes with the minced prawn meat just enough to give it a sweet edge without overpowering the dish. The rolls are adorned with peanuts and come with a dipping sauce, both serving to cut through the sweetness of the dish. The sugarcane prawn rolls are reason enough to go try Indochine at least once. The mains, unfortunately, are not executed as well. Kho chay, a dish consisting of tofu, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables is described as a dish that is traditionally offered to Buddhist monks. It's not clear what form of tribute this is intended to be to the monks as the dish itself is far too unbalanced. The only flavour that comes through in the dish is that of the shiitake mushrooms, and at that it is indistinguishable from the fake mushroom flavouring one gets in instant soups. The other vegetables mentioned in the dish's description were largely absent, except for the odd broccoli floret that strayed into the bowl. The wait staff were not particularly helpful nor attentive that night, frequently spilling dishes and drinks. Hopefully it was just a bad night. The restaurant itself is very small, so it can be very cramped and noisy when full (most of the time). The cost of the meals is reasonable, even bordering on the cheap side. While Indochine does allow BYO, it only allows wine, presumably so they can charge a bogus corkage fee.

Express it is! Order eat go!! :) had the Chongqing Spicy Noodles and the Spicy Beef Rice. Both were…read moregreat! Beef were stewed very nicely soft and succulent! Preferred the chongqing bit different to your typical Sichuan style. As for the spicy beef rice... it was good but somehow reminded me too much of the HongKong style beef brisket. Yummy all the same!! :))

Very fast and efficient service. Food was great. Cooked well and tasty. Ordered Fish noodles and…read moreLamb with rice. Noodle soup had great flavour and good 'heat'. Extra Chilli oil on the table. Yum!