Excellent Chinese food at this popular restaurant operating inside the large and busy Hellenic Club. It's the sister to Ginseng in Manuka. Menu is similar. The food is mostly Chinese. Many options but not a dizzying array. From steamed dumplings through to live seafood (in tanks), many sizzling options and large vegetarian selections. Many traditional noodle dishes as well. On this visit we had Dim Sum, Pork and Chive Dumplings, Spring Rolls (veg) and Chicken Wings for starters. All these were great and were not all dumped on the table at once - delivery was paced. Mains we had Nark Duck (twice cooked) a more traditional dish served with Bok Choy. Roast Pork - boneless, crispy, traditional a...
Food good, service good, so what was wrong? Well a lot of little things. Having to watch greyhound racing on two tvs was not fun. The place is getting tired and a bit grubby around the edges definitely needs an update. The menus are falling to pieces and the prices are getting a bit high for this type of restaurant. Surcharge on prawns, surcharge for a holiday (ok this I can accept) surcharge if you pay by credit card (my personal major gripe at restaurants). This restaurant is in a club they get a lot of business but not mine any more unless they lift their game or lower their prices.
The family wanted yum cha and the daughter had recently been here. Took her advice and we weren't disappointed. We had dumplings (Fried seafood, prawns and Pork) great vegetarian spring rolls, really good calamari (big serve) and chicken wings. Nearly all of the dishes we had were steamed and they were really nice. Lovely vegetable dish, various wontons, mainly seafood.The place was packed but the service was fantastic and the food just kept coming out. Only disappointment we had was the there were no custard tarts left.
Always busy at Ginseng so if you do not want to wait make sure you book. Three of us enjoyed a leisurely meal with Chinese tea.We had lots of greens - Chinese broccoli times 2 and green beans which were very tasty. Some enjoyed chicken times 2, we had various steamed dim sims, whitebait, and spring roles.We will return soon.
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Yum char is above average but really quite expansive! A very pleasant environment and reasonable service. There was nothing special until the egg tart Arrived! They were frankly better than the famous egg tarts in Macau! Will go back just for the egg tarts!
I have been here for a few work lunches. Although there's quite a few lunch specials - I tend to stick with the Chicken and snowpeas - that's not a special - however it is fresh and tasty!Great options all round - but quite a few that are gluten free
We go to Ginseng about once a month. The food is excellent, love the Duck Pancakes. Service is quick and friendly. It is upstairs in the Hellenic Club, no BYO but the wine prices are very reasonable.
Nice food, uncomfortable chairs, and too noisy and crowded for me. It is good for a noisy gathering, and the club amenities, except parking, are good.
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This restaurant does awesome lunch deals and yum cha on Sunday & Mondays. Its an award winning restaurant for good reason, the food quality is superb!
The food here is consistently excellent! Service is good, fast but efficient as opposed to friendly. Perfect brunch venue. Fast becoming a favourite.
