A good Chinese meal isn't always easy to come by so I was dubious when my Dad picked this spot for dinner on a recent trip to Eastland. We arrived without a reservation and when they said we could only have the table for a 75min before the next booking would arrive I figured that was a very good sign! Golden Duck is popular and for good reason.
The service was very good, efficient yet friendly. Our tea was replenished, our dishes appropriately paced and little touches of traditional Chinese silver service made this a great experience.
We ate seafood lettuce cups and xiao long bao to start before tackling a half portion of Peking duck. Served as 8 slices (with pancakes and accoutrement), two crispy legs and a basket of steaming fragrant duck dumplings, this was exceptional value at $29. We also had (mildly spicy) Sichuan Chicken and some fried rice that came loaded with Bbq pork and prawns. It was all fresh and delicious and between the three of us it was a very decadent feast.
At $130 for three people (with no alcohol) it was a little on the spendy side, but we ate very well and really enjoyed a dining experience that isn't so common in this part of Melbourne.
Would happily come again! read more