Good and tasty food. Ok service. Value for money.
It's an Asian food place so don't be surprised with plenty of fried food options (as I was) :-)
Generous servings in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Food quality of the Nasi Goreng was superb. Very attentive staff helping enjoy our dining experience
I love Chow House! Was tossing up where to go for breakfast on my birthday so headed into James St for a look around. Thought I would visit after forgetting about this gem for 2 years. After looking over the extensive breakfast menu I could not go past bacon, poached eggs, waffles and hollandaise sauce. 4 of my favourite things in one dish, best birthday present ever. The bacon eggs Benedict waffle came out looking perfect. Couldn’t fault this place! Perfect start to my day.
After our meaty meal at Ribs n Rumps we came over here for coffee and dessert. Wait staff are friendly and the Barista has time for a chat. I eventually decide on my dessert and we place our orders.
Coffee is served and my large double shot Cafe Latte hits the spot! Hot, strong and flavoursome, this large mug of coffee keeps me drinking for 15 minutes. Paul Chan seems happy with his single shot Cafe Latte. No complaints from him. The Carrot Cake is unusually firm and dense but I quite like this cake. Thank you Chow House!
Thoroughly enjoyed lunch at Chowhouse. When I asked if they have gluten free options they brought me a separate gluten free menu. Plenty of dishes were already gf or could be modified. I had a chicken satay skewer to start and Nasi Goreng (modified with gf soy sauce) for main. Generous portions, good vibe, friendly and fast service, reasonably priced and food was delicious. My partner had the Nasi Goreng and a tortilla (not gf) to start.
Decent choices of mains, lovely taste and nicely garnished. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff made it a lovely catchup with friends. The only thing which made me a bit disappointed was the service, My food and drink been served at least 15min later than others although we all ordered at the same time. Would definitely return though....@Jonathan McCowen
Came in for breakfast with a group. I ordered the porridge which was delicious and I would definitely come back and order it again. The coffee was good too.
Had a Wednesday night dinner for my husband's birthday joined by our 4 adult sons and a partner. Food was nicely presented flavoursome and the servings were hearty which went down well with hungry men on a cold night. Staff were attentive and obliging and the street ambience was warm and welcoming. The only think that I would improve on was some heating but then it was one of Brisbane's first real winter nights.
Looking for a great breakfasr with an asian twist this is the place to be. Enjoyed every bite and husband wants to go back for dinner asap. Delish!
Had the salmon on potato cake which was delicious. My friend had the avocado on toast which had the most generous serving of avocado I honestly have ever seen. Seemed to be more than a whole avocado on the plate. Great service and meals were delivered quickly. Definitely will be back.
3.75 stars - restaurant has great atmosphere and friendly staff. Some dishes were a hit and miss. Prices are reasonable for some too. We tried the:
》pecking duck & shallot pancake - substantial size, very salty tho
》Honey sriracha pork belly - my favourite dish! The meat was nice and soft and the skin was super crunchy. Amazing flavours
》 Sticky glazed beef short rib - also another favourite. Meat fell off the bone easily, had good smokey flavours
》Teriyaki Salmon - fish was cooked well however the sauce was average. The mixture with orange was strange
》 Chicken, green mango & lychee salad - interesting fusion. Very refreshing however chicken is quite bland
》 Pork bao - also another interesting fusion. Bit dry and the combinations of flavours didn't work very well together
I like the atmosphere and the the decor. It felt cozy and relaxing. The coffee was quite good and it has your main breakfast staples on the menu, haven't seen lunch or dinner menu. The breakfast beef burrito was pretty good, didn't let me down. Overall good place, solid but not a standout. Would I return? Yes, but not go out of my way.
Price: ★★★★☆ (reasonable)
Portion: ★★★★☆ (quite large and generous)
Taste: ★★★☆☆ (the dishes are hits and misses. My Nasi Goreng was very tasty but coconut chicken salad was only ok)
Ambiance: ★★★☆☆ (modern Australian and seat are spacious)
Service: ★★★★☆ (friendly and fast)
Hit and miss here but I love how experimental the menu is! I had some very disappointing ricotta French toast here one time so have stuck to savoury ever since. I absolutely love one particular dish - smoked salmon on hash potato cake with avocado, poached egg and horse radish creme fraiche! I get it every time now and it is the perfect indulgent breakfast for weekends!
During a brief visit to Brisbane over the weekend a friend who lives in Fortitude Valley recommended this restaurant. Three of us ordered the ‘special’ for the evening, ‘snapper fillet on a taro rösti’. The fish was perfectly cooked and the taro rösti crisp and delicious. The broccoli and sauce were a perfect accompaniment. The Pork Belly (smelt and looked divine) and chicken satay ordered by others were apparently very good as well. An easy 5 star for the food this evening. We found the seating awkward - 2 round tables together in the central inside area where we moved to after changing from an outdoor table in a high traffic area. The service and setting just ok so overall 4 stars from me. I’d like to go back just to try the pork belly!
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