Bamboo House - Melbourne

Our annual visit , superb as usual we have been here many times and never disappointed read more Our annual visit , superb as usual we have been here many times and never disappointed

Best meal ever Peking duck was amazing Thanks everyone for the wonderful meal read more Best meal ever Peking duck was amazing Thanks everyone for the wonderful meal

Very nice food. Had Lemon Chicken Beef with seasoned Veges, with a large fried rice. Could not fault any of it, was delicious and will be back for sure. read more Very nice food. Had Lemon Chicken Beef with seasoned Veges, with a large fried rice. Could not fault any of it, was delicious and will be back for sure.

Great Chinese restaurant. I had the braised sea cucumber for my main, gotta say I wasn't a fan of that dish, but had to try. That being said, all the other food... read more Great Chinese restaurant. I had the braised sea cucumber for my main, gotta say I wasn't a fan of that dish, but had to try. That being said, all the other food was excellent, especially the beef pot sticker dumplings, which were quite possibly the greatest thing I've ever eaten at any Chinese restaurant....ever. All in all it was a great meal with nice friendly service. 5 stars Price per person: A$120–140 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

I usually try to find something positive at every restaurant I visit and avoid leaving bad reviews. Unfortunately, this place truly tested my patience and cross... read more I usually try to find something positive at every restaurant I visit and avoid leaving bad reviews. Unfortunately, this place truly tested my patience and crossed the line. We arrived around 7pm with a reservation. The restaurant was understandably busy, and we appreciated being seated quickly. A waiter brought us a wine menu, and when he returned, we politely declined as we were all driving. He kindly offered tea and water instead — so far, so good. Then things took a turn. A female staff member named Ann came over and asked if we’d ordered any drinks. I told her yes, we’d ordered tea, and returned the wine menu, asking if we could please have the food menu. That’s when the attitude started. She raised her voice, saying “this is just a drink menu.” I explained that I understood, and that’s why I was now asking for the food menu. She rolled her eyes and sarcastically asked, “Are you sure you ordered or not?” I repeated myself calmly, and then — to my shock — she laughed and told me that usually, “people have to wait for their drinks, take a sip, and then we’ll bring the food menu out.” She went on to ask if I was in a rush or that hungry , implying that unless I was desperate, I should follow their bizarre process. Honestly — what kind of hospitality is this? At a restaurant, especially during dinner time, customers should be free to see a food menu when they’re ready. If they have such an unusual policy, it should be clearly communicated upfront. As for the food — it was mediocre at best. Given the price range, there are plenty of other places where you’ll get better food, friendlier service, and a far more professional dining experience. Final thought: Save your time and money. There are better and more welcoming dining options out there. Price per person: A$60–80 Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2