Donna Chang - Brisbane

Had my 40th Birthday there with a party of 6. The services there are absolutely superb and nothing bad can be added to it. The dishes are all very well presented and come out according to your needs. The portion seem a bit small if compared to other Asian restaurant on the Southside. However, it was surprisingly fulfilling and we are unable to finish all our orders. The food was a bit too salty for everyone of us but I am sure the kitchen would be able to adjust to that. The price was a bit dear, again if compare to the Southside. Overall we are pleased with the experiences but I won't recommend it for casual family dinner unless you got deep pocket.

Came here for a birthday dinner. Food and service was great as to be expected with the pricing. Pictured was Banana spring roll

4 out of 5 experience but only 3 out of 5 for food. Place is gorgeous, heritage building , very Melbourne. Staff and service fantastic. We did the big banquet and almost every dish was ‘almost’ great. Tuna tartare really tasty but ultimately, not a fresh tuna experience could have been anything. The strange flavour chicken salad not that strange, nice salad with sesame dressing I have made at home. Average prawn dumpling in amazing aged black vinegar with ginger. Murray cod excellent in Hinan style green onion coriander broth. Ditto the duck in plum and waygu. Deep fried ice cream gag. Had a really fun night but for the price? Not in any rush to go back

The atmosphere and architectural surroundings are amazing. The waiter and the somm were great especially the somm. However (I guess you knew there was a ‘but’ coming) the food was average Asian inspired fare. A standout for me was the Murray Cod in a Hainan style, which was delicate and subtle. The wagyu was drowning in Korean sauce which was unexpected because the sauce is usually a dipping sauce. The tuna tartare was good but too much chilli. I love chilli but often in a subtle seafood dish it can destroy the star of the show. The duck. An attempt to re-do Kylie Kwong’s amazing dish but lacked the subtle spice components. Overall Donna Chang lacked a subtlety and a balance. I’d actually like to give a 3.5 because of the expectations delivered by the amazing surroundings and super efficient and numerous staff (great to see a restaurant with staff in sufficient numbers for good service and less stress) the food doesn’t live up to this fantastic foreplay which was ultimately disappointing.

What a delicious experience! Staff were very attentive and the second banquet option was amazing. Standout wad the scampi toast, the Wagyu steak, kingfish, and the char siu with picked cantaloupe! Would highly recommend a dinner experience here and could only imagine what a private room experience would be like!