Royal Eight Chinese Dining — Restaurant in Kelapa Dua

We had dinner during Imlek-day evening, with 18:00 reservation for 4pax.

Atmosphere : A bit gloomy, the yellow vintage steel-bar ornament give a "prison-like" feeling.

Service : Very bad experience for us, given their claim as "semi-fine" dining. We arrived at 18:05. Maitre'd told us that the table is not ready yet (which is OK for us) and they will set it ASAP, so we head down the outdoor bar & pool to give them time in setting the table. 5 minutes later, we enter the dining-hall, and our table is still empty with no-one attending. So we asked the maitre'd to give us other table that is ready (there are 2 other table that is perfectly set). Maitre'd told us that the tables are reserved for other person. So we sat & waited at our table. Still no one come to attend our table, instead some waiters attend other table. So we strongly complained. No pickles or peanuts served. My daughter asked for spoon & fork, and the waiter forgot the request. After dinner, no toothpicks served also (unless you asked), which is uncommon for a chinese restaurant.

Food : Dimsum; we ordered 4 baskets (hakaus, xiao long pao, vietnamese cheong fan). They are delicate & unique. For mains, pork cha siew served with mantao, is delicious. However, roast duck is bland and chewy.

Price : We paid 1mio IDR in total (our beverage is jasmine tea).

Will we repeat to...

A true pleasure to dine in here, a restaurant which serves amazing semi fine dining Cantonese food. Whether a set menu, an a la cartè or a dim sum options are all available.

I did try both the a la cartè and the dimsum which tastes authentic and a slight modern twist.

The restaurant is huge, plenty of seats including the VIP rooms which is very suitable for family gathering and events. The modern chinese decoration elevates its vibe for a celebratory occasion and most importantly the service is excellent. The staff were friendly, respectful, and helpful. They would be able to give us recommendation too.

As it is a semi fine dining place, the portion can be a bit small as it is designed for 3-4 people. If you book for 10 for example, you might need to order 2 each menu. Or, you can combine both a la carte and the dimsum, instead of ordering the set menu. The set menu however would be suitable for a more formal occasion.

You might want to check with the staff if there is any promotional events like getting a free dessert if we write a review, or further discount if we join the app. Overall, I am satisfied with this restaurant, and definitely would...

I recently dined at Royal Eight restaurant and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere is inviting, with a warm and vibrant vibe that makes it perfect for any occasion. The service was excellent, with attentive staff who genuinely cared about providing a great experience.

Now, onto the food! I highly recommend the Peking duck; it was cooked to perfection, with crispy skin and tender meat that left my taste buds dancing. The dim sum is also a must-try a delightful assortment that my entire...