Marigold - Haymarket

**** good yum cha! Pork pot stickers were delicious as was the steamed garlic chive dimplings. I could have buried my face in that comfort food.

Old school yum cha ... The place was still packed on Sunday morning. We first went to level 4 but it was packed so we had to go up to level 5 which was packed as well so we waited for a while. Atmosphere: noisy, tables were close to one another, sound of plates and cutlery clashing, waiters running around, managers shouting, impatient people walking around searching for their favourite cart.... so many things going on. The funny thing is... you kindda know and expect this craziness before you went there so you almost look forward to it ... it's old school Chinese... ! The food ... well, nothing outstanding but there're no surprises either. The prawn har gaw, siu mai, rice rolls, glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf, mixed tofu in black bean sauce, steamed veggies in oyster sauce, fish porridge, char sio pao, mango pudding, sweet bean curd tasted like how you know them to be.... I quite like their sesame balls with lotus paste filling but the last time I went they ran out of it???? Didn't recommend the egg custard... too eggy and watery. Never tried the snake soup - never dare - but I saw many people ordered it. (Can't help it to be a busybody at this place and look at other people's food). ps: carts can move very slowly, gotta be patient. Being able to speak Chinese is a BIG plus

Old school yum cha ... The place was still packed on Sunday morning. We first went to level 4 but it was packed so we had to go up to level 5 which was packed as well so we waited for a while. Atmosphere: noisy, tables were close to one another, sound of plates and cutlery clashing, waiters running around, managers shouting, impatient people walking around searching for their favourite cart.... so many things going on. The funny thing is... you kindda know and expect this craziness before you went there so you almost look forward to it ... it's old school Chinese... ! The food ... well, nothing outstanding but there're no surprises either. The prawn har gaw, siu mai, rice rolls, glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf, mixed tofu in black bean sauce, steamed veggies in oyster sauce, fish porridge, char sio pao, mango pudding, sweet bean curd tasted like how you know them to be.... I quite like their sesame balls with lotus paste filling but the last time I went... read more

This place is still kicking :D!! This was the first ever Yum cha I had ever been too.. came to Australia when i was 4 & would of come here around the time i was 5 or 6 so a good 25 years ago :)!! First time here & it was a shock to the European or ozzie food as i was used to :). Prices have definitely changed but the fast trolley food &  relaxed yet super busy atmosphere has been the same all these years :D. When it comes around to visiting here now it is a family tradition!! So there are a whole heap of Yum Cha places in the city to go to but i only talk so foundly about this place cause of the memories :), each to their own but this place has never once disappointed me. Its always fun trying to make out what you & the trolley people saying but the best method is pointing & nodding yes or no :D. Yum cha is the ultimate fast food cheat meal hands down, all your favorites quick and easy in a race to eat it lol!! When your hungry & only the best will do :D

This place is still kicking :D!! This was the first ever Yum cha I had ever been too.. came to Australia when i was 4 & would of come here around the time i was 5 or 6 so a good 25 years ago :)!! First time here & it was a shock to the European or ozzie food as i was used to :). Prices have definitely changed but the fast trolley food &  relaxed yet super busy atmosphere has been the same all these years :D. When it comes around to visiting here now it is a family tradition!! So there are a whole heap of Yum Cha places in the city to go to but i only talk so foundly about this place cause of the memories :), each to their own but this place has never once disappointed me. Its always fun trying to make out what you & the trolley people saying but the best method is pointing & nodding yes or no :D. Yum cha is the ultimate fast food cheat meal hands down, all your favorites quick and easy in a race to eat it lol!! When your hungry... read more