Always greeted by the lovely owners on arrival who remember you even if it has been months between visits. The restaurant doesn't look like much and is generally empty but I keep going back for BEST duck pancakes in Brissy. BYO is also a bonus.
This place is usually empty and looking run down. However the food is surprisingly great. I would say this is the best Chinese in the Chinatown / Wickham St / Valley area. The spring rolls are crisp and tasty - home made with fresh veggies and also meat if desired. Their spring roll pancakes were doughy but nice in the crispy edges. Bbq pork and duck are specialties and very good. Good value and worth a try!
This place has great duck and BBQ dishes. The old couple who run it are lovely. They were closed for a while late last year, due to some health issues with Grandma. She’s all good again now and running the show.
This place has quite a warm and welcoming hospitality. I remember the second time I went here (with a span of a couple of years in between) the lady running the shop remembered me! (including the people I had come with)
It's like coming to eat with your family. I have a scant recollection of the food...
Verdict: will require a revisit ... wanna see if the lady remembers me again - lol!
Best Restaurant on the strip. Dined here the other weeknight and thoroughly enjoyed it. The decor is the thing that turns most customers away but you must not let this deter you and starve your stomach of awesome food. The Aunty and Uncle there are super nice and with an extensive menu and 20 yrs experience, they make some great food. The lady has a special hot style pork that has the sweetness of honey which finishes with a bit of spice for a lovely combination of taste. The peking duck is superb as is their fried rice.
A definite must visit!
9/10. Yes, this place is very dingy and off putting on first glances but I have learnt to never judge a book by its cover (or restaurant by its appearance). Best crispy roast pork and roast duck I think I've ever had, so succulent and juicy. The lady there cut the pork straight off the slab to the size we wanted and cut it up for us, even insisted we tried a free piece it to make sure we liked it before paying her for it. The rice was free and the couple who owns is are so lovely. Don't be turned off by its appearance, this place is authentic and delicious and is also one of the best value meals I think I've ever had, so cheap for such good quality meat. Definitely going back!
Best duck in Brisbane. Best duck in brisbane hands down. Decor is awesome and the old couple running the joint are awesome too, particularly Helen. Also, best duck in brisbane.
Was a little worried when we turned up on a Friday night & the restaurant was empty. However we had no need to fear; the Peking duck was amazing! Crispy skin, tender meat & lovely owner chatting to us the whole time. Recommend the duck for sure.
It's not what you expected from the outside. When you enter, you will be greeted by a nice old couple who have been running the restaurant for more than twenty years. We ordered a whole Peking duck for two people which is served in a delicious sauce and very yummy. We highly recommend paying a visit!
The Peking Duck which is the restaurant's signature dish is an absolute must have! I went in with my partner and I have to admit we were initially slightly skeptical about it especially with the $45 price tag but boy were we wrong! It was the best Peking duck I have ever had, and if you catch them at an off peak time the aunty helps you make them just perfect so that the play of flavours in your mouth was an epic mouth-watering event with every bite. This is my new favourite, and I'm surprised not many people have found them yet. If you're ever in the Valley do give them a try, you won't regret it!
Absolute value for money!....and BEST duck yet!!!. My new favourite is found! Loads of crispy skin. Sweet, in house made, hoisin, and firm pickled vegetables. All delicately layered atop a tender pancake by the chef's sweet, other half. We chose the chow mien option for the meat of the duck. Perfect. Not only was the portion huge, but we had never had such tender cooked duck. Before heading out, slightly food comatosed, a delightful little bowl of sliced banana and orange was offered up as a fresh ending to a wonderful dining experience. Thank you!!
We had the best meals great service by the lady owner will come again. Good atmosphere .
One of the better places to eat in Chinatown. I've eaten here many times over the years, and the food is fairly consistent. There's just one thing though: do not, under any circumstance or whim, ever, ever, ever order the steamed vegetable dumplings. It's beyond awful. Stick to the pan-fried dumplings, claypot rice, and Cantonese BBQ meats. Or better yet, let Helen decide what you're going to eat and drink! There's a certain element of Fawlty Towers here, but all in good fun. You'll get some nice fruits to end your meal, and you might get a free drink if Helen likes you lol.
Myself and two friends ate here last Saturday night. We were shocked to be the only people on the place and quite frankly were worried why that was. But the food was delicious! May be a slight price increase to other places but I was happy to pay for fresh tasty food and in quite generous helping. The service was also great, grandama was constantly topping up our glasses! Possibly one of the valleys best kept secrets!
Mad! But good. Don't come for the decor but come for the food.
We had dinner there tonight as a group of 7 and we were offered a great banquet of peking duck, dumplings, beans, rice, 2 meat dishes. It was fantastic and the service was great
Best restaurant I have found in a long time! Me and a friend were the only 2 people in the restaurant on a Friday night. The most amazing dumplings I have ever had! And dim sims! And the lovely owner kept topping up our byo wine. I ended up booking for a group dinner next week and tipping $20 on a $60 bill. Honestly some of the best food and service I have ever experienced. Everybody should visit at least once.
Great Service. Recently celebrated my birthday here and could not have enjoyed it more! Was made to feel very special by the staff who not only made a fuss over the 'birthday girl' but also went to the trouble of choosing a specialised banquet for myself and my guests. The food was great, plentiful and really good value for money, with what has to be the cheapest corkage in Brisbane - only $1.50 pp! Highly recommend it!
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE = DELICIOUS. Yee Foong have been in the valley for 30 years! We went last night and were taken back at how much I felt like I was back in Hong Kong. It is owned by an the sweetest old couple; many nickname 'Grandma & Grandpa'. Grandpa was a specialist BBQ chef in Hong Kong 30 years ago, before moving his trade and family to Brisbane. try his Peking Duck, Roast Duck, and BBQ Pork for a taste of real Cantonese food. If you want classic chinese, the Ma Po Tofu and Eggplant with minced pork are beautiful with steam whiterice! For a more Western-appealing dish try the Mongolian Lamb my friend loves. Do NOT be put off the plain decor which is common in traditional smaller Chinese restaurants that focus on food and service. This is one place I honestly feel we should try and support one of our community's longest serving restaurants.
Yee Foong is my favourite Chinese restaurant in fortitude valley...had Chinese new year here again for the third year in a row and all 20 of us loved it. Go here regularly for dinner and lunch and love it. Try the vegetable dumplings!
Went back to yee foong for the first time in almost 12 mths and the food is still spot on. We reckon they have the best duck and dumplings in bris. Heard there's now lunch specials for $8 so will be sneaking down for some roast pork during the week- yum!
Cheap and cheerful. Doesn't look like much when you enter but the food is all consistently good and prices are low. Service is very friendly - Helen is a scream.
Best value duck in Chinatown. Been to this place a few times. The peking duck is great and cheap too compared to larger Valley restaurants. Service is good too. Recently renovated so nicer inside. Recommend the dumplings too! yum!
Seriously, hands down one of the most unique dining experiences in Brisbane. You won't come here for the decor or fine dining experience, instead the proprietors know their menu - and more than likely will tell you what to order. If you're lucky your duck pancakes will be made for you - and try them you must. It's only 4* - not 5 - to let you know that perhaps it's a slightly different experience than what you may be used to.
The ambience does NOT reflect the food. BUT the Peking Duck, Fresh steamed fish and string beans with pork belly were the best flavours my mouth had tasted for a long while. Our meal was amazing. The dear owners looked after us as if we were family. We’ll be going back without a doubt.
What a fantastic experience! Hands down the tastiest Chinese food I have EVER had. The Peking duck pancakes and mapo bean curd were standouts 😍
The couple that runs the restaurant are such characters and make sure your every need is met with a smile. This is an untouched treasure that will surely become your local. The ambience at face vale does not match the quality of the food and service - do yourself a favour and get to Yee Foong’s!
OMG AMAZING!
BYO and hands down 100% better than The Vietnamese next door.
We had a party of 5 people and ordered a variety of dishes to share. The Singapore noodles was amazing! Our bill was beyond reasonable EXTREMELY great value for money!
The owners were so lovely and friendly.
We will all be going back very soon!
Fist time there today. We were a bit apprehensive when we first walked in. However once we were greeted by the lovely owners we felt right at home.
Everything we ate was perfect and the peaking duck was the best I've ever had.
Yee Foong serves the best Chinese food in Brisbane hands down!!
I always have a great time whenever I visit. The food is exceptional (Peking duck especially), but the service deserves an honourable mention. The owners are a lovely old couple who always make you feel like you are a family member in their home. I’d recommend this place to anyone :)
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