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We ordered the 5 course meal.
The duck and scallops were great. The rest of the courses were adequate. Service was mediocre and not friendly based on our waiter harassing us about a tip. He paid more attention to an adjacent table with an attractive woman. Flower Drum is getting by on old school reputation. It needs an update.
Be the first to ReplyThe flower drum is easily the best Chinese restaurant in
The flower drum is easily the best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown and potentially in all of Victoria
Be the first to ReplyHeard about the great Cantonese food so we're very excited
Heard about the great Cantonese food so we're very excited to try it. This restaurant is definitely catered to the big groups but is still good for just a pair. Do note - this is NOT fast Chinese. This is slower, more catered to the bigger tasting menu, 90-minute experience where everything is served for you table side. We decided to order a la carte as opposed to the tasting menu which we ended up loving. We had the - Dim sum: Prawn har gao (with and without chives), jiaozi pork and chicken (pan fried dumplings), and the Berkshire beef siu mai. All were great but the pork jiaozi was by far our favorite. Peking duck wrapped in a pancake (2 per order). This was ok. The skin was a little too thick, not providing the best texture against the pancake sleeve. Also seemed a little small for the price. Singapore noodles. This was our favorite dish by far. Sizable. Amazing flavor. Lots of shrimp, pork, eggs, and veggies with vermicelli noodles. Highly recommend. Great food, just note the above because if you're looking for a faster experience, this is not the place for you.
Be the first to ReplyI came to this restraint expecting modern Chinese, maybe a
I came to this restraint expecting modern Chinese, maybe a degustation menu. But what I got was instead good traditional Chinese fare. The menu was all the usual Chinese dishes, but executed perfectly. if you love a good fried rice. This is your place.
Be the first to ReplyFlower Drum is a Melbourne institution.
And it shows - but not in a good way. Seriously needs updating and it was a time warp in terms of ambience, decor and food. Very underwhelming food - small serves and not very tasty. I had a 3-course lunch banquet and it was simply boring. Peking Duck pancakes were fine, as was the san choi bow. But neither had that thrill of a fine dining establishment going that extra bit; just plain average. And the crispy chicken was tasteless and bland, and not crispy skinned. It needs a revitalisation both in decor, menu and food. Won't go back, sorry, and was not worth the price.
Be the first to ReplyThe Travelmints team loves Melbourne's Flower Drum - it's a
The Travelmints team loves Melbourne's Flower Drum - it's a great restaurant to go to for classic Chinese fine dining.It's become a historic place, and we're lucky it's stayed open despite many other businesses suffering as a result of COVID.We've gone here almost every year with important guests to celebrate important events. It's almost become a novelty for us, and we hope they stay authentic - there's no need for an unnecessary revamp.As you'd expect, the food is classic. if you want Cantonese Chinese with amazing service, then look no further!
Be the first to ReplyNot sure what the hype is all about.
We went to dinner here last night for 2 people and the whole experience was just meh...Service was slow and not very attentive. Had to flag someone down just to get a menu, a drink, the check... Expected more for this price point of fine dining.Food portions...think dim sum size. We ordered 8 different ala-cart dishes. Flavor was ordinary. No better than what I've had from my Chinese take-out back home. Special fried rice was really dry. $189 between the 2 of us at the end of the night, with drinks. Expected more for this price point of dining.
Be the first to ReplyThe best Chinese cuisine I've ever had.
..the worlds famous pearl meat oyster was definitely an unforgettable......an all about the food place.....worth it to leave it to the waiters n enjoy what they prepare for you....they know best and are respectful hosts....
Be the first to ReplyFlower Drum is iconic in the Melbourne food scene, but
Flower Drum is iconic in the Melbourne food scene, but unfortunately not great for vegetarians. The vegetable spring rolls and dumplings have oyster sauce inside them, so it's difficult to find something to eat. However, the staff is very willing to change up menu items when they can to find something that works. I ended up having the crispy noodles without the meat, and it was good.
Be the first to ReplyFirst restaurant we've tried in Melbourne and it didn't
First restaurant we've tried in Melbourne and it didn't disappoint! Although this place is pricey, it's all worth it. We ordered The mud crab soup long bao, shrimp har gao and scallop sio mai for starter. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The pearl meat served on an oyster shell was exquisite! We ordered the wild Barramundi and the black angus eye fillet were so good that my wife said that they definitely "exercised her palate". The Peking duck presentation was beautiful and its taste was even better! For the people who love sweets, I recommend the mango crepes, served with fresh mangoes, mango purée and vanilla ice cream.The server won't let you go without trying their freshly baked almond cookies. These little things are so heavenly that it would make you crave for more.I'd like to end this review with a BIG shoutout not their staff. Everyone is so attentive!
Be the first to ReplyPerfect service and very good food in the heart of
Perfect service and very good food in the heart of Chinatown.After walking into the lobby of the restaurant, I was immediately greeted by a man who ushered me into the elevator to take me upstairs. The restaurant itself (and the food) was beautiful but understated. I appreciated that the waiter was so firm in his recommendations and I liked that the entire restaurant staff was quick to attend to me. The Peking duck wrapped in a pancake was the highlight of my meal. The duck was so moist and flavorful. It tasted like it was coated in duck fat in the best possible way. The pancake was essentially a crepe and was a great foil to the duck. I liked how each duck wrap was served separately -- the waiter brought me one plate then, after I finished my meal, he brought me another identical appetizer. I thought that was a nice touch. The first plate was so good that receiving a second felt like an extra treat.I also enjoyed the fried ice cream very much. The seafood rice paper roll was pretty good -- fried, flaky and extremely delicate fried coating with scallops dominating the filling. The wagyu was good, but not worth the extra $40 in my opinion. The shrimp (and possibly pork if I remember correctly) fried rice the wagyu came with was delicious.I definitely recommend paying Flower Drum a visit. I went for lunch and though I assume it's atmosphere is more like fine dining at night, business attire seemed to dominate the crowd during the day.
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I had their spring tasting menu yesterday.
It was our first night in town on a tour from the United States. Extremely disappointed. Service was very slow and it was not that crowded. Food was very bland. Plus at the price point they were charging a very poor value. So if you are used to quality restaurants from the USA I would strongly suggest you look elsewhere.
Be the first to ReplyThe food gets 4 stars.
The price gets 4 stars.The service gets 5 stars. Frankly, that's why you go to Flower drum. Glasses magically refill with water, napkins dance onto your lap and food shimmies in while empty plates shimmy out, all without any interruption. In fact, it's like there are no staff, just quiet little fairies secretly making your meal perfect. If you haven't been before, go, you won't regret it. I recommend the $75 lunch deal (4 courses).
Be the first to ReplyAmazing Chinese food in the heart of the city.
Had heard about this place forever and always thought it'd be an expensive but tedious experience, but finally came for lunch one day and it was amazing. We had Peking duck rolls, soups, entrees, and vegetables and meat mains, and everything was incredibly unique, light and tasty. It is expensive but I wouldn't say absurdly so for how nice the food is. I'd return.
Be the first to ReplyI'd never been here but had always wanted to come to this
I'd never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It's an extraordinary experience with the food and service hitting very lofty heights. We had the six course banquet and found every dish absolutely superb. The service hit incredible heights. It'd be close to to the warmest and most professional service I've ever experienced. I can't fault the restaurant. It was truly excellent.
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