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How we read reviews →Modern Asian meets yum cha and dim sum in a moody Balaclava Art Deco setting by Commune Group.
A deeply considered interior. plush red bench seating, moon-shaped pendant lights, acoustic-panelled ceiling, warm oak tables and textured glass walls. Moody, intimate, and strikingly well-designed. The Art Deco building adds grandeur without formality.
Unlimited yum cha and dim sum on weekends and weekday lunches. the signature offering. Private dining room upstairs with optional karaoke. Thursday oyster and prosecco evening. Set menus at multiple price points including a Wednesday value option. Part of the seven-venue Commune Group. Upstairs mirrors sourced from the Eureka Skydeck.
Chinese yum cha and dim sum tradition reimagined through a modern lens. Duck pancakes and dumplings reflect Chinese cooking technique; tuna tartare, burnt butter scallops and kung pao brussels sprouts layer in contemporary influence. A contemporary Balaclava interpretation rather than a Chinatown-style traditional venue.
Set menus from approximately $69-$76 per head deliver solid value through unlimited yum cha and dim sum. À la carte portions have drawn criticism for small serving sizes relative to price. the set format is the better entry point.
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