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!

Many of the dishes on this extensive menu are very mildly flavoured. I assume this is how the…read morelocals like it. On the plus side, all the vegetables are beautifully cooked, fresh and well- flavoured. My husband's Chinese roast duck was outstanding. I really enjoyed my tofu and vegetables with curry sauce. Soups needed more stock. Excellent service. Very reasonable prices. Would eat here again

Combination chow mein , special fried rice, and steamed dim sims, fabulous, i would recommendread more

Is it just me or is Chinese food having a bit of a renaissance these days? This gem,…read morewell-frequented by locals - as well as visiting politicians, if you don't mind - is a shining example of this new found affection for Chinese that goes a bit beyond the basics of just chicken and cashew and beef and black bean. You will still find the classics on the back page of its plentiful menu, but the true star dishes are on the front - the Yin Tai Chicken, the crispy fish, the crab entree - my mouth is watering just thinking about it. It's become a family regular and somehow we can always get a table, despite it being a popular restaurant that is still quite intimate. The service is friendly and familiar, and helpfully the restaurant is BYO (there's a bottle shop around the corner).

This is a recently opened new Asian restaurant at a previous Chinese restaurant site. Modern &…read moreattractive decor, with friendly attentive staff. Our first visit was during opening week, and it was full & busy. Tonight's visit was a lot less crowded but still reasonably busy. The food on both occasions was excellent! This time it was ready a lot quicker too Is a real alternative in fine dining in Goulburn. Recommended

A visit to Goulburn saw us in need of some yummy dinner for the family and this did not disappoint…read more Great service, polite staff and decent prices were part of the package. Steamed dim sums and spring rolls were lovely. Mains included chicken schezuan (spicy), beef chow mein (not quite enough crispy noodles though), veggie omelette and bbq pork with plum. All meals - except omelette - were a little on the small side but nothing to complain about. The omelette was massive! Restaurant was clean, street Parking and would visit again.

Fantastic joint for Chinese. Consistent, delicious and friendly owners. Dan is the head chef and…read morehe is a passionate guy. Definitely swing by for some salt and pepper prawns. My other favourite is the chilli beef and prawn toast. Book ahead to avoid disappointment or take away and enjoy in the comfort of your home.

Great food and good service made our first visit to China Town Restaurant a pleasure. Our only…read moregripe is the size of the restaurant is on the small size, which means small, cafe-style tables have been used. The tables are too small to accommodate the plates, glasses, etc, which made juggling our meals a little awkward. The restaurant is not licensed but there are two bottle shops close by, from where you can BYO. It's great to know we have quality Chinese food at our local shopping centre.

Always amazing I've been coming to Portia's for over 30 years and it's always the best feed in…read moreCanberra. The dim sim was amazing, so tasty and fresh with the san choy bow delicious with crisp lettuce. Mains was the stir fry spicy chicken and boy was it spicy. Service impeccable. Love this place.

My wife and I ate here with our three young kids. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood was delicious. I had the chicken with peas and cashews, my wife had the spicy mustard chicken and the kids split a huge plate of fried rice. There wasn't anything left when we got up from the table. I also had the wonton soup, which was packed with delicious wontons. We will definitely be visiting again.

High quality and consistent food every time i have been there. Excellent burgers and pizzas.read more

Great for good Local Chinese.. Great food great staff .. Yet the shantung duck it's amazing.. And…read morethe seafood hotpot.. Tried all the local Chinese and this one is head and shoulders above the rest..