Gold Leaf Chinese Burwood - Melbourne

I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for quite some time. I returned during the pandemic and felt reassured by their thorough sanitation practices. All the staff wear face shields and frequently use hand sanitizer, and there is ample spacing between patrons—much more than the required 1.5 meters. My food was served extremely hot, indicating it came straight from the steamer or fryer. The only downside is the limited menu options at the moment, but I understand it's due to the current circumstances. Overall, they’re doing a great job!

Gold Leaf has long been one of my favorite places for yum cha. The quality of the food has consistently been excellent, and I've always enjoyed the variety of dim sums, hot dishes, and even desserts they offer. Although the Burwood location is a bit farther away and lacks the ambiance of the Docklands branch, the service there is just as efficient.

This restaurant was an excellent spot for yum cha. We visited as a group of four, and found the seating to be comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the desserts were particularly refreshing. We tried two different types of mango desserts, both of which were delightful. The dishes came out at a nice pace, making for an enjoyable yum cha experience. I would definitely return when I'm in the mood for yum cha again!

In terms of the yumcha experience in Melbourne, they 're mostly the same, but Gold Leaf Burwood is quite a popular option for those out in this side of the city. They do have consistency, so you know what to expect, even after a year between visits.<br/ <br/ Honeycomb tripe really soft texture, easy to bite and the black bean sauce is delicious.<br/ <br/ Chicken Feet similar sauce as above, the chicken feet have a good gelatinous texture.<br/ <br/ Xiao Long Bao more meaty than soupy, it 's packed with pork.<br/ <br/ Roast Pork Platter crispy pork skin, the meat underneath can be a little dry though<br/ <br/ Shark fin dumpling nice chunks of prawn inside, topped with bit of 'shark fin '<br/ <br/ Most of the fried dumplings are more or less the same crispy outer, whether it 's a wonton skin or bean curd, stuffed with prawn paste and served with a tangy mayo.<br/ <br/ Baked lau sar bao really good version of the regular runny egg yolk custard, it has a crumbly top with a soft white bun. Inside you 'll find a hot, runny, buttery, egg yolk custard with a mildly salty edge. Fantastic.

Great food, service was great and we went on a busy father's day. Highly recommend! Thank you waitress Joey for constantly refilling our teapot without having to ask for it. All staff were lovely. It's hard to find good service for fast pace and busy yum cha places so thank you!