11 reviews about Dragon Boat Palace

verified email - 25 Dec 2018

We did an unconventional Christmas Day lunch at this restaurant.

We had dim sum as appetizers which met our expectation.

We ordered 2 kg of live snow crab as main course for seven persons. It was beautifully prepared and delicious. The price was not cheap though.

The place was a bit crowded, but the service was satisfactory.

verified email - 26 Nov 2013

We had a superb quick lunch at this place today. We ordered the prawn dumpling noodle soup and it was a huge bowl of noodles with 7-8 prawn dumplings (also known as 'sui kow'. Cheap and good for its price and portion esp in the city area.
The restaurant serves daily yum cha too but they have another corner for workers to have their noodles/rice/congee dishes during lunch hour. Value for money and excellent!
I'd definitely go again to try its other rice/noodle dishes.

Approximate cost: $7.90

verified email - 03 Jun 2013

Came here with two friends for all you can eat yumcha around 1.30pm for $18.90 per person (minimum two people). When my friend told me where we were eating I was a little hesitant because I had been told the quality of food was extremely poor. However I was pleasantly surprised.

The food was actually quite decent. Though I'm not sure whether it was because of how it was made or one had been made earlier than the other, but one dish we ordered two of, and one was miles ahead in terms of taste and texture. So I guess the quality can fluctuate every now and then. But I wouldn't write it off just because of that.

I would say definitely go here if you just want to eat heaps of yumcha dishes because for $18.90 you can eat as much as you like.

Though I'm not sure if it was because we were there late (we were one of three tables) that we just constantly had a waitress hovering at our tabled asking if we wanted anything else. Not sure if they were trying to get us to eat faster so we would leave or what it was exactly. Felt a little awkward because it did feel like they were rushing us a bit. Towards the end of our meal they were already starting to change the tables over for their dinner trade.

All in all I would come here again. The food was good, the price is decent, service was alright as well.

Approximate cost: $18.90

verified email - 08 Oct 2012

I dined here a couple of times with my UNI friends... the food was good - plenty variety of food .. love the pastries.. the service was ok.. Its value for money .. Worth it!

verified email - 07 Oct 2012

Nothing fancy, just a simple Chinese restaurant in a busy location. They do a nice spring roll, but most popular dishes like lemon chicken is just average. Price is decent but not a place I would travel to specifically.

Approximate cost: $15-$25

verified email - 24 Aug 2012

Luke warm tea, slow service.
We were there for an express lunch and I personally wouldn't bother with any if the dishes in the $7 to $8 categorary. It seems like a lot of rice and sauce and not much at all in the way of meat and other proteins or vegetables.
The lunch express meals in the $11 price range appear to be a wiser choice.
Not sure about this one. Wouldn't rush back but am still going to give them another shot at some point again.

Approximate cost: $7 to $19

lusianac
#711 in Melbourne VIC
337 reviews · 39525 points
verified email - 04 May 2012

been here for both Yum cha and steam boat buffet. In my opinion this place is just averagethere are better steamboat buffet elsewhere at around the same price. The meats are limited and not fresh. Last time there the meat ran out and when I asked for them the waitress told me they're not bringing anymore out. The yum cha was slow and the dim dims were not fresh.

verified email - 04 May 2012

First time that I had Yum Cha - Buffet (All You Can Eat).

Cost: $16.80 per person (Weekdays - Lunch)

Wide range of food!! Delicious..!

Definitely will go back again

Approximate cost: $16.80

rosep1
#3 in Templestowe Lower VIC
1387 reviews · 193295 points
verified email - 31 Dec 2010

Been here a few times for the yum cha buffet.
The variety is good, and quality of ingredients is acceptable.
Price is reasonable at $17 (weekday lunch)

Anonymous
verified email - 01 Jun 2009

I've been there for their steamboat buffet and they cost approx $25 per head. There is a wide variety of food and I am especially keen of their dessert which varies each time. The soup bases are also tasty. Meat is good but seafood are not too fresh.

Approximate cost: $25

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