This venue has moved from Civic to the Realm/Burbury Hotel complex in Barton (where Malamay used to be). The service was prompted and professional on arrival and made us feel very welcome. I was having dinner with a former student of mine who manages function venues in Canberra (as a chef) - so two potential clients from hell at the one table. None of the food disappointed. Other than the desserts, which were as best as I have had anywhere, the pepper beef and scallop is always a favourite at C&Y (pepper as in black pepper) - I love pepper so it is always a must have dish for me when there. The prawns with mild 3 chillies was mild yet very flavoursome (maybe a little too mild -...
Amazing Asian fusion. As soon as we walked in, I loved the ambient of the restaurant. Its very cozy and rustic. We ordered tasting menu and being a pollo pescitaeian I requested meat dishes to be replaced to alternative dishes. First three dishes - prawn calamaries and teriyaki style salmon was cooked in perfection and was so delicious! Then followed by vegetarian pancake (instead of duck) which were okay but it wasn't exceptional. stuffed mushroom and grilled eggplant was very nice. Last meal was vegetarian curry (instead of lamb) it was great but by that time i was already very full. I have to say their serving is very generous we were both extremely full after the main meals there were no...
Amazing Asian fusion. As soon as we walked in, I loved the ambient of the restaurant. Its very cozy and rustic. We ordered tasting menu and being a pollo pescitaeian I requested meat dishes to be replaced to alternative dishes. First three dishes - prawn calamaries and teriyaki style salmon was cooked in perfection and was so delicious! Then followed by vegetarian pancake (instead of duck) which were okay but it wasn't exceptional. stuffed mushroom and grilled eggplant was very nice. Last meal was vegetarian curry (instead of lamb) it was great but by that time i was already very full. I have to say their serving is very generous we were both extremely full after the main meals there were no...
This venue has moved from Civic to the Realm/Burbury Hotel complex in Barton (where Malamay used to be). The service was prompted and professional on arrival and made us feel very welcome. I was having dinner with a former student of mine who manages function venues in Canberra (as a chef) - so two potential clients from hell at the one table. None of the food disappointed. Other than the desserts, which were as best as I have had anywhere, the pepper beef and scallop is always a favourite at C&Y (pepper as in black pepper) - I love pepper so it is always a must have dish for me when there. The prawns with mild 3 chillies was mild yet very flavoursome (maybe a little too mild -...
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The move from Civic seems to have sparked things up a bit -- the menu is similarly inventive - slow cooked eggplant on sticky rice, duck pancakes and a delicious ricotta based ball of fried-ness on mushroom chili chutney. There were lots more choices for a light lunch: a positive thing for those expanding waistlines in service at the nearby palaces of policy.
The wine list was a bit disappointing, not feeling like a good match for the food - however, it's worth a return visit to test that perception.
Hit and miss for me but overall a decent night. The quality and taste of food was there but definitely at the pricey end. Service was very attentive however, I did attend in a group of 7 and they only provided one menu between us all. The stand out dish would have to be the lamb belly, crispy yet succulent and well flavoured. The side green beans were nothing special and some even still had their fibre strings on.
First visit to the Chairman and was super impressed. Food was fantastic. The service was good, but felt a little rushed at times. The only downside was the seating. We were at the first table and every time the front door opened we got a blast of nice frosty Canberra winter air. Instead of a partially filled bookshelf they really need to install a proper wall to shield the dining room from the entrance.
Quite average experience to be honest. Slightly on the expensive side considering both the quail and the chicken were overlooked and slightly dry. Salmon again was overcooked. Our expensive dishes were cleared with food still in it. Waiters walking around aimlessly makes me feel on edge. Setting was nice and service was great, but more care on not overcooking.
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Consistently exceptional, love the duck pancakes and the stuffed mushrooms. Have been here for intimate datez, and with larger groups. Either way, the experience is equally as private - a good destination for a celebration :)
Very disappointed with Chairman and zip at Barton.Civic was so good for so many years.They have combined with Malamay and you can tell.Nothing stood out as outstanding .Would not hurry back.
Pan-Fried Mapo Tofu With Broad Bean And Shiitake Mushroom Or Shantung Lamb Belly Or Wok-Tossed Pork Fillet With Ginger And Chinese Dark Vinegar Dressing
.Steamed Seafood Medley With Fermented Chilli, Glass Noodle And Shiso Or Chilli Jam Prawn With Pumpkin And Kaffir Lime Leaf
Kaisen Maki (Seafood Sushi Roll) Or Sticky Rice Rolls With Scallop And Salted Egg Yolk
Steamed Seafood Medley With Fermented Chilli, Rice Noodle And Shiso
Wok-Tossed Pork Fillet With Sweet Chilli Jam, Five Spice Green Pea
Malt Glazed Pork Belly (Char-Siu), Rose Petals And Maltose Crunch
Steamed Chawanmushi With Tea Smoked Ocean Trout, Macadamia Nuts
Twice Cooked Crispy Duck Pancake, Spices Infused Hoisin Sauce
Twice Cooked Duck Pancake With Spices Infused Hoisin Sauce
Crab Wonton Dumplings With Green Tea Infused Soy Dashi
