Jade Palace Resteraunt — Restaurant in South Island

Not sure why Jade Palace “restaurant” is spelled as “Resteraunt” on the web and Jade Palace didn’t pop up on google when I searched for it.

Anyway, one of our friends was craving for fried rice, so we decided to visit this restaurant despite the low ratings and mixed reviews. While the initial greeting could have been warmer—perhaps a result of the cold weather—I found the restaurant's ambience pleasant and spacious. During lunch, we were very pleased with the fried rice and other dishes that we ordered, which prompted us to return again for dinner that evening. This time, we were welcomed with a smile. We then decided to try their lobster! (expensive). It was prepared in Cantonese style with ginger, spring onions and onions. The flavors were authentic, fresh and scrumptious. The lobster head was simmered together with the Toufu as a comforting soup, which we finished completely. From simple dishes such as fried rice to luxurious lobster delicacies, this restaurant had it all. This restaurant deserves a better rating. Based on the lobster and scallops dishes, I would give it a perfect score for it’s freshness and taste.

P.S. By the way, the washroom was pleasantly...

BEWARE OF THIS RIP-OFF RESTAURANT! We are definitely not going back even if there's no other option. THE PRICE IS TOO HIGH! The serving is too small for the price. And their HOT TEA ISN'T FREE! It comes with a $2 charge per person. We don't even understand why we got charged $8 ($2 each) when we only had a small teapot and we all had to share it among ourselves! I've never been to a Chinese restaurant where I get to pay for the tea, and even if I do, it wouldn't cost that much! That is way too expensive! The waiter should've warned us frst that it's pricey before offering it to us. And what irritated me the most is when we paid the bill, I've noticed they CHARGED US AN EXTRA DOLLAR for a single dish and the owner/staff DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER TO SAY "SORRY". I knew they did that intentionally, so I went and check the reviews and found out it wasn't the first time they did that. I know it's just a dollar but still, that's one way of stealing regardless of the amount!! I would rate them zero star (if there's an option) but since the "half bird" thing made our day, so I'll...

I recently dined at this Chinese restaurant, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. The service attitude was poor, with the staff appearing disinterested and inattentive throughout the meal. It's disappointing when the people serving you don't make an effort to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Moreover, the taste of the food was subpar. The flavors lacked depth, and the dishes lacked the authenticity I was hoping for. It's disheartening when you visit a restaurant to enjoy a specific cuisine and end up with mediocre flavors that don't do justice to the culinary tradition. What bothered me the most was the portion sizes. The servings were incredibly small, and the per capita consumption turned out to be unexpectedly high. It's frustrating when you pay a premium price for a meal and leave the restaurant feeling...