dont eat here the food is bland as and its not the same at all with the new owner who are not asian…read morelike the original owner its a wate of money bland and smaller portions eat elswhere me and my friends rate this as the worst restaurant in the gold coast.

Tonight was their first night being open and I am so excited I got to experience it! I read online…read moreabout the opening and the infamous chef and crew so I knew to make a reservation right away. They are easily bookable on Opentable or you can call in for a reservation as well. The restaurant is located on Gold Coast Highway so parking can be a bit tough, but I was lucky enough to secure a spot. Once we got to the restaurant we noticed there was seating both inside and outdoors. Some of the seating was regular tables while other was high tables/bar chairs. We checked in with the host and were told to wait a moment while he cleared off a high table outside. On my Opentable reservation I mentioned that we had a special occasion however the host had not seen the note. We asked if it were possible to get a regular table and preferably indoors. After a few minutes he gladly escorted us to a nice table. TIP - If celebrating an occasion I now know to call the restaurant to confirm. The host gave us a quick run through of the menu and then took our drink orders, which was just water. Very shortly after our waiter came by and gave a more in-depth explanation of the menu. We decided to order the Prawn Hair Gow, Half Roasted Duck with Pancake and Hoisin, as well as the Dong Po Style Pork Belly. A few minutes after ordering a lady came by (I believe the manager but could have been a waitress) and asked us if we had ordered drinks. I expressed that we were fine with water and she asked if we would like some bubbly to celebrate our occasion. My partner decided to get some and I mentioned how I do not drink. The lovely lady said she could make me a mock-tail that I would enjoy so I decided to try it out. Such sweet gestures! The mock-tail and bubbly (champagne) came out after a few minutes. I have no idea what was in the mock-tail but I believe some sort of watermelon and cucumber juice? Either way it was incredible! So for those that do drink I can only imagine how wonderful their regular cocktails are. Our food came out after a bit of a wait. First was the dim sum which was so warm and had wonderful texture. Next was the pork belly which was within an incredibly delicious sauce. Finally we got the duck which just as amazing as the rest of our food. Throughout the entire dining experience there wasn't a moment where we needed to ask for more water or anything else. The hospitality was simply superb! Every few minutes someone stopped by to check up on us. When it came time for dessert the lovely lady came by to take our order. We were quite full but decided to order the Chocolate Custard Bao with Sesame Ice Cream as that sounded so unique! The dessert came fairly fast and was even more delicious than I could have imagined. After our meal the lovely lady (I really wish I got her name) came by to check up on us and ask about our dining experience. We couldn't rave enough about how wonderful it was. She said that she took care of the drinks and dessert and she hoped we had a great time celebrating. Honestly I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars as they truly deserve it. Everything was perfect from the food to the hospitality. We were in awe of how incredibly welcoming they made us feel and we are so excited to make this one of our regular spots!

When we arrived at the Hyatt Regency around the corner around 4:30 pm, we were really hungry. We…read morehadn't had a proper meal all day. Despite the higher prices, we decided to come to Donna Chang bc we were craving dumplings and Peking duck. We ordered scallop & prawn wontons, Moreton Bay bug dumplings, Peking duck and fried eggplant. First of all, the wontons were a great way to start. They were packed and the sauce wasn't too spicy. I saved the sauce for other items during the meal. Secondarily, the Bay bugs were like slipper lobsters and had a nice texture. The best item was the duck. The meat was moist and the skin was nice & crispy. Lastly, the fried eggplant was light & airy. Regarding the ambiance, DC is located inside an old hotel. The decor is old skool, but the menu is modern. Will, a fellow Filipino was super nice and explained the menu to us. He also recommended the wontons. Later a nice Filipina took great care of us. If you don't mind spending a little bit, DC does the trick. They have very good food & service in a classy environment.

Really enjoyed our meal at Donna Chang overall. Great location, beautifully appointed room and even…read morevery good service. The team were attentive and helpful throughout the meal. Our first tastes were all really excellent. Truffle pork fried dumplings were superb. Steak tartare filled a hankering for our raw food loving son. Liked the fried eggplant though it was literally dripping oil with every bite. Excellent prawn toasts...chili wontons a little clunky but also very good. Our only real quibble was with the barramundi. We were leaning towards the kung pao chicken and the beef with peppers but figured we were in Australia and should try something special. The barramundi honestly missed the mark. Hard to eat with tons of bones that looked EXACTLY the same as the enoki mushrooms underneath the dish, making it nearly impossible to distinguish bone from mushroom. The broth was SUPER bland. Yes, it had heat from the chilies but no seasoning in the broth whatsoever. Remarkably flavorless. Other mains were more successful - duck chow mein, tofu, roast duck all great. All in all, a very good choice. Just skip the barramundi.

I attended on a Tuesday. The short soup was wonderful as an entree but the mains we had although…read morelarge in size were average that is not to say it was bad but it was nothing spectacular unlike the entree which was fantastic almost one the greatest short soups ever.

Average Australian Chinese cuisine. We had Mongolian lamb and honey chicken. The honey chicken was…read morethe disappoint of the two as it was lacking the honey. Mongolian lamb was good but nothing u would go out of the way for.

the 28th November 2014. As a result of eating Thai fish…read morecakes and chicken I was left within 24 hours of sickness, chronic sickness, and it to effected my partner the Sunday nite . We Both showed sighs of fever, vomiting , continuous diarrhoea for most of the night, tummy cramps that were persisting though to Monday and Tuesday. When we dined on that Friday we told the waitress that the food was very chewy and did not smell well, She was good and acknowledged the plates, The manger came over , a Chinese lady with some concerns, But we explained the food was no good because of certain facts, she said and defended the meals, everyone else seems to be enjoying, the meals weren't sent back for investigation , luckily my son of 7 was not eating the cakes, my partner held a napkin to her mouth and spat the food out, never have I seen this before from her..my back ground is a trained chef and community services student, so this is why I feel I need to write this review, and maybe others experience such sickness within these time frames? When we left the restaurant , the meals , regardless of how we felt or how we did not consume the meals we were made to pay for every meal, no compassion, no sorry, just a grunt from the owner..now that's bad service and from a customers Point of view ,..disgraceful..the serious of this is now others and myself may have food poisoning..this is from not acting and having serious food hazards in the kitchen.. I hope you sort out this serious issue , with the preparation with your food and your service, regardless that you have been in business for over 15 years.. It seems a consideration towards the others and the food you are still serving needs addressing ASAP.. Regards customers ...local. " Read less

Steamed rice was undercooked, chewy Mongolian lamb and to much carrot as a filler, chicken omelette…read morewas bland, salt and pepper calamari was slightly undercooked and spring rolls were cooked in under heated oil, overall worst Chinese I have had in a long time, would recommended a lean cuisine meal from Woolworths.

Towls 2.5 Wifi poolside .05…read moreValue for $-... Sence of entitlement-100% No bar cafe/pool side side.

Interesting how there isn't a review yet for this place…read more My family has been coming here for years, especially my parents. The Chinese food here is authentic Cantonese style. My parents like to order their steamed fish which isn't cheap but it is so good. The "sang choy bao" or lettuce wraps are really good, very flavorful, and there usually isn't enough of it to go around. I want at least 2 cups but usually, there is only 1 for each person. The thin fried noodles (vegetarian) -- "see yau wong chow meen" -- is stellar! Perfectly dry like it should be and flavor-packed. The only thing I didn't love was the crispy skin chicken. The skin wasn't really crispy. Each time I go home, this is one of those restaurants where we will go for at least one meal. It's good to know that it's remained consistent through the years.

We discovered last night that Chinese Garden (Mt. Gravatt) is the greatest Chinese restaurant in…read moreBrisbane! Here's why: - Warm welcome from the charming and funny manager upon entry. - Were introduced to George the fish (we sat next to his tank). - Very friendly, smiling wait staff had nice chats with us whenever they brought something to the table. - Complimentary prawn crackers were served as a starter while we perused the menu. - They make the best salt and pepper tofu ever (speaking as someone who doesn't usually like tofu). - Delicious braised chicken with cashews and sizzling Mongolian beef. Best in town! - Nice atmosphere and full of happy diners having the best time!