We ate at EC tonight and it was fantastic. We had the Peking duck, duck noodles, San choi bau, pork spare ribs, pork mince with anchovies, rice, drinks and custard buns and all was delicious. Service was also quick and staff were very nice. Definitely will be back regularly.
Had our first taste tonight and very happy great food and delivery was quick and food was hot. We had sweet and sour pork, shredded pork on noodles, satay skewers and custard buns. 10/10 overall will be eating here again. :)
Great food, affordable and superbly cooked. The warm friendly service makes you feel very welcomed. Definately recommendable. A delightfully pleasurable dining experience
Steve and bumbles from Melbourne Racing Club love your food and highly recommend it. Top job guys! :D
Good Service, Good Food, Friendly
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
+5
Honestly, i dont know why the rate is below 4.0 . We came here with Groupon, and they still serve us really well. The service is really warm and feel like in home. Whenever we ask for water or tea, they will happily serve us. For sure will come back next time, really happy with it.
Located just right in front of the station, this cafe have been around for ages.
They do have really good lunch and dinner meals which comes with options of sides and drinks. The place is nice and simple and it good for a quick meal. Popular amongst the Uni students.
Came here on a Groupon deal as we had a sudden Peking duck craving and EC Kitchen met it. For $40 for 2 people, this is a great deal and the portions are ample and the food nice. The staff are very friendly and pleasant and we’ll be back to try the other dishes.
Know this place since 2 years ago and went there for lunch few times a month. I ordered chicken rice as a lunch set, it comes with the drinks or soup, the paying price is just only $12.80. It’s very affordable and taste okay for people especially university students to having food here. The location is a best, just besides Caulfield station and opposite to the university. Will be back for next time.
Bought the Peking Duck Groupon and was very impressed.
- Chicken or pork San Choi Bow (you choose)
- 3 Peking Duck pancakes per person
- Duck fried rice or noodles (you choose; I recommend the rice. Noodles were instant Mie Goreng type)
- Banana fritter or custard bun (banana fritter recommended)
- Standard drink incl Coke, Ice lemon tea
Staff was flat out busy with all tables occupied. But they were efficient and friendly
Highly recommended!
Came here with the Groupon voucher. All of the dishes are really tasty (especially the duck noodle) and the staffs are friendly. Definitely recommend this place.
Miss this place. I eat here very ofteb during my uni years. My favorite is the potato n chinese sausage fried rice and chicken spare ribs. So good. Chilli oil is also good.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
Where has this place been all my university life? On a late evening of University studies, Emily and I found ourselves coming to EC Kitchen where we immediately felt the strong aromas of Chinese cuisine as soon as we entered. Located conveniently next to Caulfield station, we opted for an ice chocolate, crispy fried spare ribs chicken and also a duck, both with rice.
Let me just say that you will not find a better value meal across University ever, especially located so convenient to your studies and transport alike. With that being said, you get free soup with your meal too! The ice chocolate was surprisingly big as we thought it was going to be your typical McDonalds looking plastic cup, hence we were so surprised when we saw a wonderful concoction arrive before us. Tasting very sweet and oozing with chocolate goodness, this was the perfect compliment to our meal.
The duck was tender and juicy, albeit the presence of too many bone pieces. The chicken was also quite good, tender and succulent, just overly battered- which is a good thing if you love that stuff like myself! Overall the quality of food here is well above average and definitely can taste authenticity and flavour with each mouthful. Highly recommend this restaurant to all value seeking University students and the general public too. Great value, great tasting Chinese food!
Food: 3.5/5
Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3/5
Value: 5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Had a Groupon voucher for their Peking duck, which overall was pretty good. It was good value for money with a drink, appetizer, Peking duck, fried noodles/rice and a dessert. The Peking duck was decent, can't be compared to Old Kingdom but well worth the money. The fried rice was fragrant with bits of duck in it and generous in the serving size. The banana fritters was a sweet end to the meal and had a crisp coating and soft banana inside. Service was surprisingly good for a cafe catering to students, with the waiters checking in regularly and promptly clearing plates and serving new plates for each course.
The 4 course group on deal is a solid steal. Entrees are san choi bao in a crisp lettuce leaf and soft tasty mince. The duck pancakes were well presented and very tasty with a strong sauce. Very crispy and moist meat. The next duck noodles were very average and the dessert (banana fritters) were excellent; super crisp batter and well cooked banana. Liked the accompanying honey with ice cream. Very nice staff that asked us how the meal was going. Came with a drink that was also very tasty and gone quickly. Definitely worth the value on a Groupon
Went with 5 on a 6 person banquet via Groupon. Very impressed with the quality of food. Started off with a flavoursome san choy bao followed by a good amount of Peking duck pancakes and fried duck noodles and rice. We chose half custard tarts and banana fritters with ice cream for dessert. Probably one of the best banana fritters I had since it was fresh! I live out on the west but am now happy to travel over to the east for very good and non-oily Chinese!
Great little place right next to Caulfield station. Good prices and it's BYOW for $2 corkage pp per bottle. There's a liquor land over the road for convenience or they do glasses of wine for $6.50 and beers from $6-$7.50. We had a Groupon for $76 for a duck dinner for 4 people which included tea or soft drink. The first course was San choi bao with a choice of chicken or pork, very tasty. The second was Peking duck pancake rolls. The duck was good except they don't give you much cucumber and spring onions. The third was the remaining duck meat with veggies and either rice or noodles. We had the noodles which could have been better and there wasn't much duck meat left but still tasty. Finally there was dessert with a choice of a custard bun or banana fritter with ice cream. Both the custard bun and banana fritters were great although the bun looked store bought. Overall a good price, convenient location and tasty food. The staff were also very friendly.
I've ordered from here twice. The BBQ pork bun and custard bun are both huge and delicious. Honey chicken is big enough to serve two and comes with cashews on top. Delivery has been early both times I've ordered.
It's a decent place if you're just looking for a quick lunch because from memory it was a dish and a drink for $11.50 which is rather decent. I've tried their Hainanese chicken dish endless times and I love that dish here. The Singaporean fried noodles was quite good, as was the Korean bbq sauce beef on rice. I wasn't expecting any fancy service, as I know how Chinese restaurants operate and they are no different; they are attentive if you do need a hand though.
Left over space .... ingeniously conceived .....
Must commend the genius behind this location, part of Caulfield station, on its platform, literally sandwiched between the train track and the road outside the station. One of the best "used" left over space for a restaurant, not just any but a Peking Duck/Chinese restaurant. Comes with a large and clean toilet too.
Good and attentive service.
Peking Duck-wise; warm, fluffy, slightly thicker wrap, however meat are a little dry, skins are separated in the kitchen and not enough Cucumber and Spring Onions as noted by other foodie.
Overall, enjoyable at the rate that they are charging, even better on voucher.
And it's BYO. JT-29/07/2017.
Bought a duck banquet groupon. Plenty of food and cooked well.
The restaurant itself is part of the train station, which is pretty cool. The staff were attentive.
Looking at the full menu, they have plenty of choice and specials, so a good place for a family meal.
I discovered this little gem on Easter Monday. Understandably it was quiet being a public holiday with the restaurant being located in the Monash University area.
I ordered the Wonton Noodle Soup and was pleasant surprised. The broth was well balanced, the egg noodles bouncy and of good texture covered by juicy wontons, crispy bokchoy and fried shallots.
Service was quick and super friendly (admittedly not so common in a lot of Asian restaurants) which provided a well-rounded experience that was totally unexpected.
Will definitely return for more!
So great experience using groupon. Kind-hearted people and delicious food. For the first time enjoy the cuisine. Strongly recommended~ A good chinese restaurant!
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
We came with the Peking Duck Groupon special offer to this pleasant little restaurant that I've often driven past thinking it was part of the station and not a restaurant. All of the dishes were excellent with generous serves and great value. We had some tasty Duck soup followed by a chicken or pork San Choi Bow. Then came the Peking Duck with beautifully crisp skin and all the usual components to make up this delightful dish. This was followed by a fried rice or noodle dish with duck and then sweets consisting of fried banana with ice cream or a custard tart. The meal included a drink of tea or soft drink as well. What more could one ask.
The restaurant was a nice modern addition to Caulfield station with pleasant ambience and efficient friendly service. We shall certainly return here often as they have excellent lunch and dinner specials. A real find. A word of warning read the parking signs carefully at night as the spaces right outside were for taxis only and luckily we noticed this.
Artistedegastronomie
+3.5
This was brought to my attention to the offer on Groupon. It is conveniently located near the train station and Caulfield Monash Uni campus and amongst patrons were many students but also families. The traditional San Choy Bow does not disappoint and the filling is amazing. The reality is unless you are truly experienced at eating these delicate entrees, you'll find yourself using your fingers/chopsticks to scrape the delicious filling off the plate. The Peking duck took a while to arrive but is certainly well-prepared. The set-up also kept the pancakes warm which was a dilemma I faced at many other restaurants. Another main that my family and I had was the duck noodles, it was a massive portion and every time we come we always have to bring some home **they charge for takeaway boxes (I think it was 50 cents). The noodles were nothing special, just a regular stir-fry, if it did not come with the deal, we probably would not have opted for the noodles as there are places in Glen Waverley and Springvale that can deliver better and are cheaper. The banana fritter portions were disappointing and relatively small but fit the price paid. The custard buns did not have the traditionally creamy centre but it more or less had the general flavour expected and was not as hard on the carbs. If in the area, I'd definitely drop in for the SCB.
Came for the Peking duck groupon special and was impressed by the friendly, fast service and attention to detail with our meals. Additionally we added on their dinner special which was a special menu consisting of approx 14 dishes. 2 choices with rice for $14. We settled on the spicy chicken salad and XO Beef.
The Peking duck set included San Choy Bao (choice of chicken or pork), Pancake set & duck served with either rice or noodles.
The duck was tasty and the skin deliciously crisp, my only complaint? More pancakes!! I could eat those babies ALL DAY LONG! Mmmmmm
To finish we were delighted by a incredibly tasty banana fritter with ice cream and delectable toffee. It was warm, sweet and clearly toffee is made in house. The perfect end to a great dinner.
Would never be somewhere I would have stopped at if walking by but definitely glad that I found this place. Diamonds like this are exactly why I utilise Groupon for restaurants. Sometimes you find a winner, this was one of these times.
Been here a few times as it's close to work and seriously think it needs to be closer to where I live! Peking duck is always crispy and food is just in general good. They could be more generous with their wrap and cucumber/spring onion but if you ask the staff they're always happy to provide more. Dessert is pretty good here too.
We bought the Groupon voucher to have a Peking duck banquet. Overall it obviously can't compare to restaurants that specialise in Peking duck like Simon's Peking duck. However it wasn't bad! Service was good! The Peking duck skin wrapper was constantly being heated up by the cheese fondue thing although it was slightly thick. Duck skin not as crispy as I'd like it to be. Apart from that no complaints.
Very easy place to find as it's located right next to the train station (Caulfield) and across Monash university. We can here with a Groupon voucher and were treated no different to a regular customer which is always a plus for me. Got the Peking duck set which included a starter, 3 pancakes each, noodles or rice and dessert. Oh and we could choose milk tea over a soft drink too. It was very satisfying for the price and we'd come back to try out the other dishes :)
Came here with a voucher and had a good meal. San chao bao was excellent. Peking duck was very good with a good number of pancakes. Only thing missing were spring onions. Fried rice with duck was tasty. Steamed custard bun was a lovely finish to the meal. Staff were good and great having byo.
Had a Peking Duck banquet which included San Choy Bow; Peking Duck pancakes; Duck noodles and custard roll. Absolutely delicious and very reasonable prices. I love the rice dishes and with the condiments there, especially their free "house" soup. Chicken Sweet Corn Soup is one of the best I had so far. Deep Fried Chicken Ribs in Spicy Salt is tasty with the right amount of spice and Hainan Chicken is tender and flavourful.
Sam the owner was very welcoming and made the whole experience lots of fun. If you are around the Caulfield area this is one place you should try for either lunch or dinner.
Recommendations: Marinated Chicken Fillet on Fried Rice, Chicken Sweet Corn Soup, Deep Fried Chicken Ribs in Spicy Salt, Peking Duck banquet, Hainan Chicken
Yummy. Sometimes simple can be the best. This restaurant is built against a platform at Caulfield Station and you get bonus views of the trains coming and going and surprisingly no noise. The decor is simple - but clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and efficient. And the food Is just terrific.
We had a coupon deal. All courses were great. Peking duck was good. My favourite though was the duck noodles. Also loved the custard bun. First time I've ever had that.
Revisited July 2016 and food was just as good as the first time. I wish they were closer to home as I would love to have their food more often.
Good food and nice, friendly service.. I went to EC Kitchen tonight to have their Peking Duck using their Groupon deal and I was very happy. The duck was tasty and crispy. The pancake was thin and warm. The san choi bao was hot and delicious. The duck rice had a good serving size. The staff was very busy with the full restaurant, but they always tried their best. There was a bit delay with our duck rice, but just a friendly reminder and they immediately apologised and served it shortly afterwards. I had a look at their menu and I think their normal price is quite good.
Overall, I was very happy and I plan to come back again to try the other offerings on their menu.
Exceptional Service. Me and my partner just dined here with groupon voucher for 4 course pecking duck banquet, food was great but the best thing is the service! The staff were friendly especially Windy who provide us with wonderful experience. Definitely exceeded our expectation couldn't fault anything and would recommend people to dine here.
Thank you for the great experience:)
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
+4
As a restaurant within the zone of 'student eateries' we weren't sure about EC Kitchen, though they had a peking duck offer and we couldn't resist! We both love duck, though not to a point of ordering a 7 course duck menu...To memory this is the best service I've had in a while.
Brilliant service, even better food. Cannot speak a bad word about this place. Owner Sam bends over backwards to make your dining experience perfect. I will be running back here.
I am really suprised by the last couple of comments in relation to the customer service. We bought a Peking duck voucher for 2. Unlike some places who treat their voucher customers like 2nd rate citizens the staff were amazing and I would say close to the best customer service I have ever had! I mean asking if we were in a hurry or wanted the courses to span over a longer period. Had lovely chats to the staff and then there is the food. Although we had had the pancakes before we were happy that the first round come demonstration etc. the pancakes were fantastic with a good amount of meat and crispy skin in each. In all would definitely come back here and although near a trainline never judge a book by its cover.
Loved it. Food was great. Especially loved the peking duck pancakes and fried pork ribs. Staff very attentive. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for great food, casual atmosphere at good price.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
Impressive food with excellent service!. You can't go wrong here. Sam the host reminded me of the service I received from some of the top restaurants around the world. Warmly greeted and quickly seated, Sam then explained about the Peking duck banquet we had ordered.
The restaurant is modern and relaxed with a good vibe. There was a full house along with take away regularly heading out the door, but this didn't faze our host.
The San choi Bao was exquisitely prepared and didn't take long to devour. Then the perfectly prepared Peking duck arrived, Sam expertly served us and we were not disappointed, these were as good as any 5 star restaurant. This was followed by the duck fried rice which was eagerly consumed and again perfectly prepared. Our 10 year old daughter - who does not normally eat at Chinese restaurants - had just finished every course and pronounced this as the best restaurant she has eaten at and wanted to know when we will becoming back. The meal was perfectly completed with the sumptuous egg custard buns. Overall an amazing meal with a professional host. We will be back and we will be telling all our friends. We can't wait to try the rest of the menu.
Thanks Sam!!
The nicest guy; the nicest food. Sam, the man in charge of the EC Kitchen is hilarious and caring, always wanting to make sure you're happy and full. he is willing to regale you with stories about the restaurant while making the pancakes (ask him about the restaurant's name).
Speaking of which, the food is absolutely amazing. brilliant service, quick and delicious. everything is brought out freshly steamed and amazing.
Eat here, I promise you won't regret it.
Love it - Peking Duck Banquet. This place is affordable, quick and has tasty, I can understand now why it's a big hit among students came back again for the third time, this time thought we try out their Duck Banquet. As I am a chronic over-orderer, given that we already up sized a 2 people banquet to be a serving for 3, we also ordered 2 extra serving of entrées, Calamari in spicy Salt & Spring Onion Pastry plus an extra main meal of stir fried Chinese broccoli. With their generous portion sizes we could not finish all the banquet dishes, instead, we had to take home the custard buns for supper that night. . .
The duck was fresh and tasty
Staff were pleasant and I will definitely be coming back!
Very nice and friendly people, good service.. This restaurant deserves your business.
The food is good and the service is even better.
Cheers
Caulfield's Gem. Undeniably the best restaurant in Caulfield, there is rarely a time whereby you will not see EC Kitchen packed with customers. Offering an irresistible lunch menu with more than reasonable prices, it's almost impossible to not dine at this restaurant at any given opportunity. I've had the privilege of trying several dishes, namely the Hainanese Chicken Rice, Sliced Pork on Spicy Noodles and Singapore Fried Noodles, all of which were nothing short of delicious. Along with staff whom are impressively efficient and a friendly owner that greets you upon entrance, why would you choose to dine anywhere else? Thank you for having us EC Kitchen!
Pleasant Surprise. I was surprised to find such a nice restaurant right next to Caulfield station. The staff was really friendly, with fast and excellent service. The Hainan chicken is perfect with a large portion and the pricing is very reasonable. I really like the Hong Kong styled food and especially the special drinks that are rare to find nearby. I highly recommend the Hainan chicken and the beef skewers, they were delicious :)
Authentic cheap chinese food. If you're looking for a quick and affordable chinese restaurant, this is your best bet!
The food is relatively tasty especially for its low price.
Definitely will be going back soon!!
Top notch 10/10 Awesome foo.... Top notch 10/10
Awesome food even better service! Was here for dinner and wasn't sure what to order. The waiter was so helpful and made such great recommendations to cater for each of our tastes we left full, we left with a great impression, and will come back for more!
They have the best HK style wanton noodles in Melbourne. My daughter loves the spring rolls and potato fried rice.
I love the selection of food that's not too oily which is great for the family.
I would highly recommend it to lovers of HK style cuisine.
I love this restaurant!!! It's pretty delicious!!!
Hainanese Chicken Rice. One of the best chicken rice I've every had so far, and it's fairly cheap, which comes with a drink when you go there for lunch.
Tasty & Fresh. How I could survive through the final exam period? This restaurant :))
It's pretty standard Asian fare, lunch special is okay, not brilliant
Recommend the hainanese chicken rice :)
A modern asian establishment. I'm surprised at the low rating. It's a surprisingly good place, and by far the best Asian offering in Caulfield. EC Kitchen is a fairly modern establishment, looking both clean and professional (sometimes a hard thing with Asian places). The meals are presented in a modern way and the food quality is great. Considering it's right next to Monash, it's fairly cheap prices cater towards students, though some of their hotpots are fairly expensive (for a student). A +1 to the Roast Duck Vermicelli.
Good food and friendly lady boss!. Ordered the Chinese chicken rice during the lunch time special! The portion was rather generous and I love the garlic/ginger shallot in oil! It is a must-try when you go there! It is one of the decent restaurant around Caulfield!
Good Food, Good Service. Went to EC kitchen with friends for lunch on Sat, it was very good value for money, having many choices and only $9.9 inlcuding a glass of drink. Will definitely go back again!
Came here for a Groupon deal and the food did not disappoint! The service was really good too, it's just situated next to Caulfield station. Would recommend the peking duck also!
That was the nicest fried rice I have ever had. The banquet was amazing juicy duck and nice fresh vegetables.
The place is easily accessible off Caulfield Train Station and parking is easy with a nearby surface carpark as well as underground parking below the shopping centre (look out for Coles). Though it’s not a big place, it seems popular with the younger crowd perhaps university students. Food is tasty!
Really nice food. interesting location right on the train station opposite Caulfield Monash. Yummy peking duck too!
Got a voucher from Groupon and had the dinner last night. Though the place is not big, food is so yummy with enough portion for two. Super like the Peking duck. I could say it's better than some high class restaurants. And the deep fried banana is so tasty and crispy. Staff there are very friendly. What a little gem at train station.
The four course duck dinner was great from Groupon
Great lunch deal combos at $12.80 - a dish with a drink. I ordered the Spicy fish vermicelli and my friend ordered the Hainan Chicken. There's table service and the staff are generally quick with your orders. Food was reasonable, didn't taste too salty nor was it something to rave about. Given it's location and relatively quick service I'd recommend this for those who are time poor and want a decent meal.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes