The Red Chamber 

Food:

For a number of years the Mandarin and Cantonese food served by the jovial Emma Chen has deservedly made this one of the best Chinese establishments in the city. Regular customers (most of the clientele) have their favourite dishes, from the signature Peking duck to calamari served which chilli and garlic and black beans. You could try something new on each visit, like the sizzling kingklip with fruit sauce, or dumplings. The vegetarian Monk’s Dish and pork with aubergines are also winners.

Wine:

A fair wine list and some Chinese beers.

Service:

It can be slow when the restaurant is pumping, or if Emma isn’t present.

Ambience:

The décor is upmarket and distinctly red and gold, with hanging Chinese lanterns and a life-size terracotta warrior who happily watches over proceedings.

And...:

The speciality evenings (including crab and duck nights) are an absolute must. (JW, October 2011)

Andrew Diack
26-Jan-2012

Having been a frequent customer over the years, the last two visits have left a bitter taste. I hope these are not signs of things to come. Food left a lot to be desired. Poor if you cannot even get the rice right.

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Dani
12-Jan-2012

Yay! I am so glad I tried Red Chamber again. I had an iffy experience last year and wasn't keen on returning. But we gave it a try and the food was great! Soups were nice and the prawn toast delicious. And the manager gave us a little advice on what we would like - crispy beef with garlic and chilli. Delicious. Happy to go back again.

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Sandra Blackbeard
7-Sep-2011

I go eat here every Friday night. The food is consistently fantastic! The service is sometimes slow, but what the heck! The food makes up for it!

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Fiona Hayden
23-Aug-2011

So disappointing. The fried wontons were overcooked, the main courses all tasted the same - flavourless. Service - patronising and slow. Could have done it better in my own kitchen.

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