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How we read reviews →Carnegie Chinese dining built on live fish, lobster and Hunan-Cantonese flavour, opera-themed decor.
Opera-themed decor with warm lighting and private dining rooms. modern and polished, dressy enough for celebrations without feeling stiff.
Live fish tanks, BYO wine with decanters and ice buckets provided, three private dining rooms, and a modern Chinese fit-out reviewers call one of Melbourne's best.
Multiple reviewers praise authentic Hunan and Cantonese cooking, home-style flavour, and traditional dishes tied to Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival celebrations.
Split sentiment. some reviewers call it worth it for the lobster, fish and service, while others flag it as overpriced (fried rice over $30, a $500 lobster/$300 fish order) and note an undisclosed $100-per-head minimum spend.
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