New Royal Garden

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  6      Value  8     

Yum Cha is high on the list of favorites so we booked in for sunday lunch. full on busy with very fast service - all the different dishes were very enjoyable and fresh. large asian crowd which is a good indication the food is authentic. Not all the favorite dishes come around on the trolly's and you have to order them separately but plenty of others to try while waiting. also the price was exceptional - one of the cheapest yum cha lunches we have had - will certainly be back again.

May 02, 2011 

4 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  5     

Went for weekend Yum-Cha. Made a booking, arrived and it took about 10 minutes to talk to someone who showed us to our table outside.

Everything thereafter is probably a reflection of this, but 4 of our 6 dishes were cold when they arrived and nearly everything we were offered was deep fried, we had little luck getting some of our steamed favourites.

Twice asked for a glass of water for our son which never arrived. We probably won't go back as there's plenty of other places in Melbourne to go to, but if we do we'll ensure that our table is inside, as should anyone else going for yum-cha unless you like no service and cold food off the end of the carts.

Aug 30, 2009 

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Yum Cha is my ideal delicacy, and this is by far the top Yum Cha restaurant I've been to in all of Melbourne. When I first arrived at New Royal Garden several years ago, I admit I was hesitant to eat due to the appearance on the outside. But once the food started rolling in I was overwhelmed with the standard. I was most impressed with the service and quality of the dishes. I'm proud to say that I've been a loyal diner for 6 years.

Aug 17, 2009 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  9     

I like the Yum Cha food, yummy and delicious but environment not that cool.
Overall is great!

Jun 08, 2009 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  10     

The first time we came here we were overwhelmed with how good the service was, the Manager chats without interrupting your meal at all, and when your drink is nearly gone WoOSh! Someone appears from nowhere to enquire if we needed another drink or a top-up on tea etc.

Silver service, napkin on knees- the works. We thought we'd stumbled into a fine-dining establishment and worried about the prices but when we saw the menu, surprise! Excellent prices for what you get.

The service isn't quite as attentive on very busy nights but that is expected. The food has never ever disappointed. We are huge fans of the Peking Duck wraps.

May 20, 2009 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  9     

A treasure that is nestled between Glen Waverley and Burwood. This is a restaurant with very fine standings winning numerous awards. The manager is a fantastic approachable gentleman who is willing to talk to the customers. He is attentive and alert and is a pleasure to talk to.

The food is fantastic. Nevermind the Yum Cha, come for dinner and have a great night. Mud crab and noodle is my family favourite though the crab will only be good if it's in season. Waiting time is usually about 5 minutes or more but I'm not fussed knowing that I'll get top quality food for my patience.

For the undecided, come have a go at this restaurant. The warm lights and the pleasant food will ensure that your night will end up fantastic. NB. Ambience was marked lower due to the loud family next to me.

Nov 14, 2008 

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

We have been regulars of New Royal Garden for 10 years. The food is always perfect and Bang the owner will give you special assistance if you ask him. We never look at the menu, we just tell him what we feel like eating and he suggests the latest on the menu, depending on what's in season. The Yum Cha is always great too. Very busy and tight on a Sunday so book. Best Peking Duck - not fatty at all. I'm in the food industry, so is very, very food. You won't be let down.

Sep 28, 2008 

5.5 Average

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  3      Value  5     

We made a booking for yum cha on Fathers' Day and when we arrived, we were told to wait because priority was given to those who book earlier than us. After 15 minutes, the owner of the restaurant asked us and another couple if we mind sharing a big table and we agreed to that. When we have settled down at the table, he came in with four other customers asking us to shift our seats. We and the other couple thought that it was too cramp to share with so many people and he simply told the other couple that they did not book and they are lucky that they got a place and he is running a business.

Sep 08, 2008 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  8     

I been here many times and enjoyed it very much. Mud crab and noodles are delicious. Highly recommended.

Jul 26, 2008 

8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

Bang (the manager) will look after you, great special dishes if you ask. Excellent Peking Duck and Golden Roll to die for. Large restaurant and very busy. Disregard the idiot who said the food is bland, lets face it all Dims Sums taste the same if you order them.

Since I first posted this review I have been back many times and if anything the food has get better! Yes its a little loud at times but they are always busy which tells you something. Will always go back.

Feb 08, 2008