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Dinner update: not bad, above my expectations. I like the main dishes aren't super big at around $16 a dish, which means you can try more different dishes. Quite yummy the food, I think the kung pao prawn is the only dish we ordered that we didn't like as the cucumber and carrot doesn't go well with this dish and is a bit wet. Small update. Most of the dishes here are very good, but do not ever order the sticky glutinous rice chicken, that thing has this foul smell and the chicken inside is unseasoned. First time coming here. We had 8 people which fits comfortably on their european style table. Not typical yum char place but serves pretty nice dim sum. The food are nice and hot but I think a little under flavour. Otherwise, price is not bad and a good location. Service is a 2/5 as most yum cha place will go around taking the empty plates and steamer or fill our teapots but this place the staffs are very slow on this. Overall not bad, but I can see a lot of people who aren't familiar with this cuisine could get angry at the service.
Wilson Shum
10
It started off good as we were greeted by a friendly staff member and they helped us pick from the menu. However the experience got progressively worse as other staff members were very slow and unhelpful. They wouldn't clear our table promptly or do it even when we asked. At one point, they put a dish we ordered on top of the other dirty plates because there was no room in the table! We got extra sauce from a station and without even asking or any explanation they kept taking them away. Didn't quite get the 'Yum Cha' experience as they only brought like four random dishes over and we stayed there for almost 2 hours. Food was okay. Lacked flavor but presentation was very nice. I wanted to order rice crepes but they said they are all out. I asked for them to give me some time to choose another dish in that case. I raised my hand to get their attention when I was ready. No one came by. The same person came by after 15 mins and told me I can't order now because the kitchen might be closing... Would have liked to have known that the first time I tried to order. Atmosphere was very nice. It's a nice looking place, with good music and decor. That's probably the best part.
Lokkhi Kobutor
40
Not the experience we expected. So glad our friends couldn't come with us at the last minute. A huge place with 4 waiting staff and nice ambience until you look a little closer at the booth seating, which have very dirty squab seats. Not the usual yum cha we are used to either. A form on the table where we had to write the corresponding dish numbers down from the menu we wanted and then the waitress came back with a docket for us and one for the kitchen. Each dish was then ticked off as it arrived. We asked for our meal to be brought in entree and then mains, which we were advised usually happens, however, our entire order came all at once because the chef had no other orders to prepare. This meant our mains were cold when we ate them. There was a help yourself sauce area, but no sweet and sour sauce was available, (upon enquiry i was told that this was only for the kitchen), only sweet chilli and a variety of soya sauces. Parking is close, however, not set-up for those who can't walk far and the ramp is slippery when wet. BEWARE!!! Best to park under pak n save and come up the stairs Not sure if we will be back again.
Lisa Brickell
10
I normally don’t write review but this one is exceptional. Last time I walked pass the restaurant with my wife so thought we will come next time to dine in. 👎🏼- Today we went there to fulfill our craving and totally disappointed. I love Chinese food but this is not what I expected. The rice top layer was cooked and the bottom rice was undercooked. I literally feel like eating peanuts. The veg rice noodle I ordered was too oily and no flavour. Look like the chef forgot to add even salt. So I packed that I took it home to add some seasoning. 👍- Honestly, The spicy chilli 🌶️ fried chicken was nice and crispy so I will ignore the broken plate they served the chicken. 🧐 👎🏼- Service- food came after long time even 1 other group of people came after us they got their food and we were still waiting so my wife was trying to ask the guy he waived her to wait and after 10 seconds he ignored and never turn up. Suggestion- Problem may be the language barrier or staff need more training in terms of customer engagement. Except of 1 staff lady, whoever we spoke seems bit rude. Overall, not going there again 👍
Manoj Bisht
10
Yum cha isn't close to me especially when I stay out in Rewa but when ever I get my chicken feet cravings ( yes I said chicken feet 😂 ) I come to this restaurant to satisfy my cravings. Before they use to do the cart service where staff members go around tables in the carts and customers can choose but now orders are to be placed on paper and given to restaurant staff and food is brought to the table. I think that's more convenient as the restaurant is always busy so much easier for staff and customers to get the food they want. The food quality has dropped a little bit from when I first started eating there, sometimes the food comes out not as steaming hot and the prices are expensive for the portion size that you get specially the duck and roast pork coming at almost 20 bucks for a small portion. Other than that I like the quick pace service and staff are friendly 👍
Channara Ourng
00
My friend and I had no idea there was yum cha at Sylvia Park but there is people! I'm probably late to the party but it was okay in terms of first impression. Helpful staff and nice ambience. There weren't as many options so we also ordered the chicken fried rice (which I forgot to take a photo of oops). My favourite was the congee, custard buns and chicken fried rice. I'd go back but with a bigger group so that it's cheaper! Went back here with a friend (as a last resort) and it was a slightly better experience this time round. Maybe it was due to the time of day or that the style of service has changed. They don't have the usual trolley service instead you're given a sheet with with which to put your selections on and then it sent to the kitchen and your items come out whenever they're ready. I think I like this system of ordering as it is more efficient.
Rachel Spencer
20
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attractions: HOYTS Cinemas Sylvia Park, Tea Talk Sylvia Park, Japan Mart Sylvia Park, The Pavilion Indian Cuisine, Vivo Hair Salon Sylvia Park, Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park, AquaFlask Sylvia Park Mall, Laser Clinics New Zealand - Sylvia Park (Auckland), Live Wire, Bivouac Outdoor Sylvia Park, restaurants: Garrison Public House, Casablanca Sylvia Park, PappaRich Sylvia Park, BurgerFuel Mt Wellington, The Coffee Club Sylvia Park, Burger King Sylvia Park, Goode Brothers Sylvia Park, Better Burger Sylvia Park, Master Kong, Mexico Sylvia Park
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