Fortune Five Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Northbridge

I'm torn if I want to give this 3 or 4 stars so I'll probably decide at the end of the review after I say my piece.

We showed up here on a Sunday around 11am and was told it was about a 20 minute wait for a table of 3. Their timing was about right, it was a long time to wait with a toddler but we did it!

When we got in, the guy asked if we wanted tea. I said yes and water but instead of water they bought us a pot of what I assumed was chamomile tea. He also gave us a plastic bowl and kids sized fork/spoon for our son. I appreciated the thoughtfulness even though the bowl was dripping wet and we only got 2 serviettes.

The food came around in what I would say was moderate timing. We were initially served really quickly but after that it was a bit slow. It was super busy but I expect they know that and should be prepared for it. Good selections of food and the prawn dumplings/shu mai were packed with prawn.

Of course you have no idea how much any of the plates cost and my husband always seems to pick the expensive things. First was duck, that I wasn't a fan of, then the crispy pork belly which was great and our almost 3 year old ate it. Then the fried squid, which was my choice and I don't regret it but it was super salty.

Upon leaving, I asked 2 different people 3 times for take away containers because I'll be damned if I'm leaving expensive food on the table. They really just didn't want to deal with us after we stopped eating. Total was about $110. So pretty pricey for dim sum. Maybe next time we'll choose less plates and more bamboo baskets?

So overall - semi-ok service, decent food for the most part, possibly overpriced. I'd like to go with 3.5 starts but I'll give them the benefit...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Five Fortune James St, and I must say it is one of the best places for breakfast in the North Bridge area. As a Chinese restaurant specializing in traditional dim sum dishes, I assume it is run by Hong Kongers, and they definitely know their craft.

The service at Five Fortune James St is exceptional, and the staff goes above and beyond to ensure a great dining experience. The food is simply delicious, and I enjoyed it so much that I ended up visiting the restaurant twice during my four-day stay in the area. It's safe to say that it is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Australia.

In terms of pricing, Five Fortune James St remains reasonable, considering the quality of the food and the overall experience. It's always a relief to find a place that offers both excellence and affordability.

If I had to pick my personal favorites from their menu, I would highly recommend trying their Xiao Long Bao, porridge, and fried squid. These dishes stood out for their amazing flavors and were truly delightful.

Overall, I can't recommend Five Fortune James St enough. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious breakfast or craving authentic Chinese dim sum, this restaurant should be at the top...

Got there at around 11:30am on Friday. It was packed and people were waiting outside. The host came out, asked everyone waiting what tables we needed. He said "continue to wait outside, I'll call you." I then noticed a woman who arrived after me go inside and asked him for a table. After a few minutes, the host proceeded offered her a table. I went to him to let him know that we had arrived before the woman and her party and yet he seated her first. He said "she was here first" and I explained that we were waiting outside and saw her and her party arrive later. He then rudely snapped "just go wait outside". I would have appreciated an apology and him politely asking me to wait outside. Also, the closer to 12pm, the less attentive the service. We had to ask for tea twice and it came halfway through the meal. It's a great food but try to not get there after 11am or the service will let you down. I noticed another lady complain that she had waited for 30 mins and people who came after her were seated before her. It's like those who scream the loudest gets a table. I don't get why they don't just have a proper wait list service where you get a ticket so that people are seated and served on a first-come,...