East Imperial Chinese Restaurant

Posted by: Rina K | 18 September 2011, 11.44pm

Even in a city with a huge Asian population, this restaurant stands out.If you have not been yum cha maybe East Imperial will change your mind!

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Posted by: bakabon | 25 November 2010, 12.32am

The food is actually not bad. But do not expect to get the usual Hongki style Yum cha..The dishes have been tailored to suit more for the western.

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Posted by: ys | 9 April 2009, 2.27am

Been eating here for last 2 years. Absolutely delicious! Great salt and pepper squid, spare ribs in special sauce, steam fish with ginger and shallots, ginger scallop, steamed eggplant, any hotpot! Everything is delicious!!!

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Posted by: Alex.F. | 31 March 2009, 11.36pm

I recently ate at this restaurant for the first time and will definitely be returning soon. Most friendly service and the best Chinese I have ever eaten. Dishes are great value for money. Thank you so much.

The vegetarian dishes are simple but extremely tasty and cooked to absolute perfection. I tried the grill eggplant, salt and pepper tofu, and the stir fried green vegetables dishes. I wish I didn't get so full, otherwise I would have eaten dessert. Highly recommended. Do not hesitate to give it a try!

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Posted by: sean1985 | 26 March 2009, 12.29am

I am a big Fan of Chinese Food and I must say this would have to be one of the best. Peking duck and the typhoon prawn sensational. The best thing about the place is the food as it is one of the only Chinese places where the food is not drenched in oil. Keep up the good work.

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Posted by: cat8 | 25 March 2009, 2.04am

Dining at East Imperial is always wonderful. The staff welcome you with a pleasant, warm manner. The food is straight out of the kitchen and delicious - something worth waiting for.

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Posted by: shen1975 | 25 March 2009, 1.55am

We went on a Sunday for yum cha. We were very impressed with the food and service. The peking duck was simply the best! We'll be back again!

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Posted by: Bella 1982 | 3 March 2009, 3.09pm

My fiance and I have had yum cha at East Imperial several times, but we won't be going back after our most recent experience.
We had to wait 45 minutes before the first round of steamed dim sum came around, no explanation offered. The food, when it did come, was not bad but unfortunately that couldn't make up for the utter rudeness of one particular staff member. Several times we had to call him back to our table after dishes were offered to the couple next to us but we were ignored.
Also, we ordered egg custard tarts from a waitress and after waiting for 15 minutes the same incredibly rude staff member informed us unapologetically that we couldn't have them. Initially he said they were sold out, but then changed his mind and said the next round would take another 10 minutes and then promptly walked away with our bill, not giving us the option to wait for our order. Obviously he wanted us out to vacate the table for another sitting, but we weren't told we had to be finished by a given time when we were seated.
Overall, the food is not bad, but $40 per head for fairly basic yum cha and completely charmless service is an experience I don't need to repeat.
Also, $4 per head for Chinese tea is just ridiculous and you practically have to jump up and down to get your pot re-filled.
Save yourself the hassle and go somewhere else for yum cha.

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Posted by: Don Trapnell | 31 December 2008, 9.34am

I have become a relatively regular quest at East Imperial and each time the service and food seem better than the previous visit. I have never seen a menu there but simply ask the host and he does exceptionally well.
Every guest I have taken to East Imperial has been thoroughly impressed by my choice of restaurants and have all returned of their own volition. The staff are attentive and respectful, but above all the food is spectacular. A suggestion from a person that loves his food? When you go there (and you certainly should) ask the host to select your meal for you. Ask him to feed you and you will have the most memorable Chinese meals you have ever had.

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Posted by: RogerP | 17 November 2008, 11.19am

My wife and I celebrated our 6 wedding anniversary and once again the staff at East Imperial were master restaurateurs, the food is always first class & service is second to none.
The atmosphere is very relaxing and you can t help feeling like royalty with the attention that you receive.
Much better than the Flower Drum or Silks in my opinion.

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Posted by: Lauren H | 12 October 2008, 1.24am

I really agree with Lauren and thanks for her information. I had dinner with my parents and friend last night and we had the $48 banquet. Foods were really fantasic and worthwhile. We had 2 bottles of wine and they all in a resonable price.Service are excellent, comfortable atmosphere and characteristic
decor. Overall, the dinner was really satisfactory.

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Posted by: Lauren H | 11 June 2008, 4.55pm

I was celebrated my birthday at East Imperial last week. It was really a memorable night. The food was marvelous delicious and valuable. We had a $48 banquet that you can taste about seven dishes that include my favourite Peking duck. The wine list also has good variety and reasonable prices. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful night and must be go back again.

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Posted by: HKG Food Mafia | 17 May 2008, 4.36pm

The restaurant provides a unique environment to eat in, not like ordinary Chiniese restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful. House-special dinner dishes including typhoon prawns (manager Joe's recommendation), fresh from oven Peking duck and award winning entree dish prawn-in-the-pond are just the few fansinating dishes on their menu. Good value for money, and will for sure go back and try again!

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Posted by: John223 | 18 April 2008, 1.31am

This is a stylish fine dining Chinese restaurant, it creates a delightfully tranquil atmosphere by use of high quality fittings, enhanced by Chinese antiques and details. This is an elegant and classic Chinese restaurant with perfect interior design. Not only for the dining experience, the service and food are superb! It serves a multi-regional a la carte menu or different special banquets complemented by attentive service, also a fine selection of wine at a very reasonable prices. I can simpy say it is hard to find a Chinese restaurant in Melbourne with the world class interior design and it is the best Chinese I had ever.

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Posted by: CatherineM | 9 March 2008, 12.39pm

Back again for another fantastic yum cha with some great vegetarian options. The food here is incredible, consistently excellent and worth the slightly higher prices. Once again... don't take your kids. Difficult when weekend yum cha is usually a family affair. The decor at East Imperial just begs for little hands to touch... and the staff hate it when they do. We should learn and not go back, but the food is just so damn good.

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Posted by: HKG Food Mafia | 31 January 2008, 2.50am

I've only been to East Imperial for yum cha once but I'll definitely be going back again. This well-decorated restaurant provides such an elegant and comfortable atmosphere that is just way ahead of ordinary Chinese restaurants like those in Chinatown and Richmond. Straightaway you feel like you have stepped into a different age (dynasty?) behind those big wooden front doors. Common dim sum dishes can all be found, with some added special dishes such as wasabi prawns and spicy calamari tentacles. Vegetarian dishes like spinach dumplings can also be found on the menu. Over 100 wines, including some rare ones, and a variety of Chinese beers are listed in their comprehensive wine list, which added some extra points over standard yum cha restaurants. Waitstaff are friendly and helpful, and food price is reasonable, given that their dim sum are more well-made than the others. A thumb-up yum cha place that Chinese food lovers just can't miss.

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Posted by: andrew l | 29 December 2007, 7.56pm

I have pretty much tried them all over the years and this restaurant is streets ahead when it comes to Yum Cha. Dumplings are steamed on demand for lunch mid week as ordered and immediately served in optimum condition at your table. There a number of unique Yum Cha dishes available including Wasabi Prawns and Potato Prawns. The service is cheerful and impeccable. The wine list is also very extensive with a good variety of sparkling shiraz - the Yum Cha food wine match made in heaven. Tasteful decor adorns the restaurant including a number of (fake?) full size terracotta warriors. Will not disappoint.

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Posted by: John | 13 November 2007, 2.52am

I had my birthday party at East Imperial recently. It was sensational and we had a lovely time. The beautiful decoration, all the antiques and nice different tea pots surrounding us, very classic and elegance. You feel like you are in a palace having a meal. The food is good and nicely presented. It is hard to find a restaurant in Melbourne like that, it really impress me.

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Posted by: stephies00 | 2 January 2007, 11.28am

My boyfriend and I have eaten here several times. The food is consistently delicious and the service is outstanding. They really treat you like royalty here! The menu isn't as extensive as other Chinese restaurants, but it showcases the dishes the kitchen has perfected. Perfect for a long, leisurely dinner or special celebration.

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