Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant

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verified email - 01 Nov 2016
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Best yum cha vixtoria south eastern suburbs. Service is good and fast. Restaurant is nicely decorated. Fried squid is 1 of.the highlights. Beef stomach tastes great n you should try.

Approximate cost: $80

verified email - 15 Jul 2016
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Hands down my favourite place to go for Yum Cha. Prices are reasonable and the food tastes amazing! Nice range of food.

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verified email - 27 Mar 2016
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4.0
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3.0

Gold leaf burwood.. I went to have dinner, ordered one of their set meals, for the family. $200+, pre-set menu. but the meals provided weren't really worth the price..

verified email - 25 May 2014
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3.0
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3.0

The yam-cha service over there is comparative nice, with large dinning environment and good presentation. However, they have set time for yam-cha. As far as I remember they have 3 different sessions, so please do make bookings before going there. One of my friend and his wedding reception over there, not bad. It is worth to go there at least once for yam cha and for dinner.

verified email - 25 Jun 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

I must say this is one of my favorite Chinese yum-cha restaurants in the East. It's always packed and price is reasonable. Book for the early session to secure yourself good car park spot, then find yourself indulged in all the steamed dumplings, buns, food and desserts in the yum-cha session.

They have various types of dumplings and tend to change every now and then. Rather creative. You can't go wrong with the usual har gow, siu mai, prawn cheong fun, chicken feet and mango sago dessert. Love it!

Approximate cost: $20.00

verified email - 05 Jun 2013
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3.0
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3.0
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2.0

This place used to be a Shark Fin Yum Cha/Chinese Restaurant and when it was that, the quality was good and competitive.

However we visited this place recently and found that the standard has dropped considerably when compared to other venues such as Tai Pan or even the newer places such as Secret Kitchen.

The waiters had to be constantly flagged down to refill the tea pots and when some of the dim sum came out it was cold and we had to send it back to be reheated. The options available - it was a Wednesday also appeared limited compared to other yum cha places and the poor trolley ladies were coming back again and again with the same items that did not sell. Maybe because it was a weekday they were not able to provide such variety?

From the perspective of quality and value it was nothing exciting and the taste was just ok to good. Overall we were disappointed because there is another Gold leaf in Springvale which is the sister restaurant and it is always busy and has a great range and good service.

Approximate cost: $6

sandrar6 05 Jun 2013

Now I wont go to eat there.

verified email - 29 May 2013
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3.0
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4.0
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3.0

This is our goto place for Yum Cha whenever there is a special occasion or out of town visitors.
The variety of dishes served up is more than I've ever seen at any yum cha restaurant. You really have to exert some serious self control in order to not completely overstuff yourself before the dessert carts start coming through. All the usual yum cha favorites are there as well as some exciting new dishes.
Prices are pretty steep so don't go there expecting a bargain. There are some fairly big eaters in our group and we average about $40 per person. But we're pretty stuffed by the end and ready for a nap.

Approximate cost: $40

verified email - 28 May 2013
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

When I crave for Yum Cha, Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant will be amongst the top of my go to list.

There's definitely no shortage of parking lots here nor are there any shortage on customers as this place is extremely popular so reservations are highly recommended.

The restaurant is huge, clean, classically decorated with a wide spread of Yum Cha dishes and most importantly, the quality as well as the taste which are excellent.

Expect certain level of noise pollution and the services provided might not be consistent as I've been experienced both good and bad.

verified email - 28 May 2013
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

Like this branch than the one in Springvale. Better ambience, newer interior. Their dim sum are served on push cart and served steaming hot. Ample carpark at the restaurants and not as busy as Springvale.

Approximate cost: $7-10

verified email - 28 May 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

Went for dim-sum when my in-law came to visit recently. Will definitely go back again! Nice and clean ambience. We also brought our own pu-er tea.

Approximate cost: $8-10

verified email - 12 May 2013
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0

In this part of town this is one of the better yum cha places but not as good as Tai Pan in doncaster eas nor golden dragon palace in lower templestowe.

verified email - 08 Oct 2012
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4.0
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4.0
Value Rating
4.0

Went for Yum Cha yesterday. I really like the fact that there is an 11.00am seating. Beats the lunch crowd on a weekend. Overall, it was good. The dumplings were pretty good but was not a fan of the congee.

We found the service to be pretty good for a weekend yum cha crowd. Maybe the fact that we were the first group in on the day helped. I finished with an egg tart which was just wonderful! Fresh out of the oven.....can't wait to go back for more!

verified email - 26 Sep 2012
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4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Food is exceptionally good especially the wasabi king prawn. I was surprised by the huge crowd on weekdays evening. Guess you have to reserve a seat. Huge range of food on menu. Price is slightly on the dearer end. Although floor space is large, it's filled with too much seating capacity resulting in cramp space and people with prams may struggle.

Approximate cost: $28

verified email - 26 May 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Perfect! Fresh seafood and yum yum food. Its not expensive as people are thinking. Easy to find it cuz it is at the coner with extremely big carpark

Approximate cost: $55.00

verified email - 09 Dec 2011
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

My favourite yum cha place, they serve a good variety of dim sim. Taste very good, make sure made a booking as they always very busy

verified email - 17 Mar 2011
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5.0
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3.0

If you ever want a really great chinese dish, gold leaf is the place to go! the prices are a little expensive, however the meal sizes are very large so you could share one plate.

The banquets are quite good as well, the staff bring around the meat and cut it up for each member at the table and you get to try a bit of everything.

Absolutely beautiful food!

em11 21 Jul 2012

Taste very good and good service. Thanks.

verified email - 09 Mar 2011
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2.0
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3.0
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3.0

I have tried the yumcha at the place. Its pretty crowded during peak hours. There a fair range of variety for the food. however somehow i prefer the yumcha at taipan in doncaster and shark fin inn on little bourke st

verified email - 06 Mar 2011
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Very good for Yum Cha with lots of choice and being fresh all the time. It's also very valuable. Remember to book before you are there for Yum Cha otherwise you'll have to wait for a long time for a table.

verified email - 17 Oct 2010
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4.0
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5.0
Value Rating
4.0

Dinner there is always good. We love the banquet there. The good - the food is awesome. Bad - there is a chinese menu and an english menu. All the awesome chinese food cannot be found in the english menu. The fish fillet with chinese brocolli, the lobster with noodle, the char-grilled pork neck, the salt and pepper chicken are all awesome. We often have the (chinese) banquet there which starts from the lobster with noodle, shark fin soup, steam fish, and other dishes including desserts. Yum.

12 Oct 2010
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5.0
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4.0
Value Rating
3.0

Good service, typical Chinese restuarant. Been to a few other chains that they directly own and the food is very delicious and true to Chinese cuisine.

Approximate cost: $25

verified email - 10 Jun 2010
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0

Haven't been here since the Shark Fin days. We went for yum-cha lunch, experience was OK but not great. The food had a "pre-prepared" feel, and was not always hot, some serving were luke warm.

Approximate cost: $25.00

verified email - 04 Apr 2010
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0

We tried yum cha here one time and it's quite fantastic. And so, the next time, we came here again, yet it was no longer as good as the first time. And they don't have the facility for babies when we get there.

verified email - 07 Jan 2010
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

I have only been going to this place for yumcha in recent years and the quality of the food has been consistently decent during my visits. However, the food is known to be a bit more pricey compared to other yumcha places in the area, but I guess the pretty decor inside makes it up.

Approximate cost: $17

verified email - 11 Nov 2009
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
2.0
Value Rating
3.0

The place is very big and glitsy, food was yummy and the service was good. However had peking duck which they served at the table and it was cold so think it must have been sitting around before it came out to us. The rest of the food was not cold but not really hot but particularly disappointed about the duck as was looking forward to it. The sauce on the duck was a bit strong too so would not recommend that particular dish. Was fun to go once but plenty of other chinese restuarants that have nice food too that is hot when served.

verified email - 05 Nov 2009
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3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

I've been here for dinner & yum cha. The dinner meals have been of high quality and yum cha offers good variety and high quality food aswell. I haven't been disappointed with the dinner meals here. My friends have also enjoyed the food here. I would recommend this place for meals

verified email - 28 Sep 2009
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3.0
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2.0
Value Rating
3.0

The dim sums are very slow from one course to another. The quality of the food is not consistent. The hygiene of the place is also a bit questionable.

Approximate cost: $depends

verified email - 02 Sep 2009
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

Always busy, with hoards of Asian diners. Obviously this means noise plus. Even with a dedicated car park, there's still overflow onto the side roads. Yum cha is fantastic, with hot dim sum and lots of choices. Service is excellent, no waiting around for teapots to be refilled.

verified email - 22 May 2009
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

This place has the best yum cha and food! The prices are a bit high, but the value is great. The yum cha is delicous because there are always different dishes to try. I don't like how it's so crowded and noisy, and it's always very hard to get a spot if you haven't made a booking!

verified email - 16 May 2009
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

This is where we go for yum cha when my husband's cravings sky rocket. There is a huge range so if you don't like something, you know that something delicious will follow. Well worth going. It is moderately priced. Though if you get over excited you will be surprised by the bill !! The seafood/prawn dumplings are lovely. Service is prompt if brusque. However, if you have a particular request, they will find it for you. Roast duck is very good. Toilets are clean.

verified email - 08 Oct 2008
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

Gold Leaf (the old Shark Fin) is quite an enjoyable place for yum cha and dinner. The service is OK if a bit slow. But as before in Shark Fin, Gold Leaf's dining room echos badly making it very noisy.
Some of the waiter/ess' are not always great, as we have had our order incorrectly taken once.
Oh, and if you like glitzy things, you'll love the decor
All together a reasonable place to eat.