印象Impression Restaurant Dunedin — Restaurant in South Island

What a hard-working team. We went as a group of 25+ and they patiently worked through everything. The ambience is a little loud for big groups on a Saturday night but all the more credit to the staff. The decor is tasteful but practical - this spot is about function over form - and the real draw is the food. No wonder the place was packed! I would happily order any of the many dishes I sampled tonight. The chefs there must be masters of their craft - after so many disappointments in other places it was such a relief to have such a range of tastes and flavours so satisfying. My friends' dietary requirements were easily accommodated and everything was delicious. Even dishes I normally would avoid such as the eggplant were melt-in-the-mouth triumphant. Our host was busy but unfazed and the staff were efficient and assured. Timing was off on some orders but it was a mammoth task and the results were always worth the wait. Even the range of teas was a surprise - our choice of Chrysanthemum was a gift that got better and better. I highly recommend Impressions even if you only just 'like' Chinese cuisine - you may end up leaving knowing...

Dinner here was a great experience. The food, while being slightly (very slightly) pricier than other Chinese restaurants is completely justified because the food is also better and really well thought out. Their tofu is absolutely amazing and they make it themselves!! There are a few staples missing from the menu hut you honestly won't miss them at all, especially because there were a few dishes we had which I'd never had before and there were so good. Dessert was also great since I've never really had dessert at a Chinese restaurant before, and it felt authentic and was really yum. The staff are probably the highlight though, we felt really looked after and they were so friendly and ready to answer questions. Will...

After trying many Chinese restaurants, I can confidently say this is the one I recommend the most. There's free street parking in the evening, and the place is very popular, even on weeknights. I’d suggest calling ahead to book a table. We arrived late and had to share a table with others, but the staff were friendly and helpful.

We tried the Pickled Veg with Pork Ribs and Glass Noodles, Slow Cooked Sliced Beef with Veg, Chinese Tea Smoked Duck, and Sauteed Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Sauce — all tasted very authentic. Even if you don’t like spicy food, I recommend the Slow Cooked Sliced Beef with Veg — the beef was tender and juicy. The Chinese Tea Smoked Duck was just okay for me — the soy-based soup was a...