Our old long time favourite, for many years Andy's Yum Cha house is literally like having Yum Cha in your own house! The staff are friendly, the food is authentic & always amazing! We never leave Andy's disappointed, it even surpasses some of the top end Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Andy's excellent work & thank-you for being consistently of a high standard.
See you soon guys for some Yum Cha �
For a quick and delicious mid week meal, Andy’s is one of our favourites. Always enjoyable!
We had yum cha today and it was better than our favourite china town restaurant due to the food being cooked to order. Particularly loved the prawn wrapped in bean curd and the pork and mushroom dumplings. Scrumptious!
Small and cosy local Yum Cha. Hong Kong style ordering system, where dishes are ordered and cooked on order, so no carts being pushed around.
The Xiao Long Bao was the standout dish, deliciously balanced soup bursts out with each mouthful. I'm not usually a fan of this dish, but it was really flavoursome.
We ordered the favourites that you would in any Yum Cha and all were great! Keep in mind, the restaurant is small, selection is also small but everything is done well. We will be coming back regularly!
Went for some lunch with a few colleagues as we were craving some yum cha. This place, we found out........its not exactly your traditional yum cha as there is no food carted around that you can pick up. Its more of an ala carte arrangement. Having said that, one can order small yum cha type portions or the full mains portions. The food was quick to come out to the table and was really nice. There was however just the one guy running around tending to every table and therefore wasnt able to be very attentive to any. Maybe there is generally someone else with him who was away.....I dont know.
All in all, a nice semi yum cha place that one should definitely try if in the area and looking for some decent Chinese food.
A quaint little place which seems to be a humble family business. It doesn’t offer all the varieties that a classic Yum Cha House would BUT the food tastes pretty good! The dumplings are filled with a substantial amount of meat and the wraps are nicely steamed (not dry).
I would recommend the banquets, definitely value for money.
The only critique I would make is the service, I was afraid to order by the waiter on that day. Maybe he’s just short in words but we didn’t feel quite welcomed.. none the less he was very efficient and quick to act on requests.
Besides that, I’d definitely go here again if I’m craving a quick yum Cha experience.
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Andy's Yum Cha House is a little, quaint store that is located in Essendon. There is plenty of parking available on Napier Street to allow peace of mind. Andy's Yum Cha House is one of the higher rated establishments in the area on Zomato - a rating that I am pleased to give first-hand confirmation of.
The store itself is not particularly big. However, an atmosphere of cosiness is undoubtedly present. Big windows by the front let in plenty of natural light. For those a bit more adventurous or with pets, limited outdoor seating was also available.
The shop sells food in Yum Cha style - Yum Cha generally involves small portions of steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried dumpling [dim sum] dishes served in bamboo steamers, which are designed to be eaten communally and washed down with tea. People often go to Yum Cha in large groups for family get-togethers or celebrations. Andy's Yum Cha House is able to cater for crowds of any size.
Traditional Yum Cha establishments have trolleys of food that perambulate the area and the customers at tables pick what they want. Andy's has a more direct approach - order what you want from the menu and they will prepare it freshly in the kitchen and serve it to you. While somewhat detracting from a formal Yum Cha experience, Andy's is able to plate up food that you know has been freshly prepared. Sometimes, food on the Yum Cha trolleys can get stale - no one knows how long it has been sitting there for. With Andy's, this problem does not exist. The foods are guaranteed to be prepared as soon as you order it. You can even hear the kitchen utensils sizzling in the kitchen as the food is made ready. While we were waiting, the waiter graciously brought us some tea.
The Fried Prawn Rolls arrived first. These were fresh from the wok! Accompanied with a sweet & sour sauce, every element of this dish was delightful. The skin from the rolls danced a fine balance between crunchy and soft, while its contents were moist and full of flavour. I already love this dish from normal Yum Cha, but I was definitely able to take my enjoyment to a new level knowing that it was hot off the stove.
The Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumplings (Also known as Xiao Long Bao 小笼包) and Steamed Prawn Dumplings arrived next. Shanghai Pork Dumplings are infused with a combination of soup and pork. These have to be eaten at the right temperature. Eat it too quickly and it will scald your tongue. On the other hand, the longer it cools, the gummier the underside dough will develop, which increases the odds of the dumplings tearing and spilling out its liquid gold. Andy's served these from a traditional bamboo steamer. It was now up to us to gauge and apply when to eat. The interplay of savoury pork and rich broth was marvelous when it washed over our palate. For those of you who want to try this at home, Andy's offers a takeaway offer of 8 Shanghai Pork Dumplings for $10. (Correct as of 30 Jan 2019). The Prawn Dumplings that followed were tender and succulent. I actually particularly enjoyed the skin of all the dumplings - they were fine and fragile yet delicately crafted enough so that it could hold its contents and not stick to other dumplings.
My friend ordered the Chicken and Ginger dumplings. Normally, I am not a fan of ginger but this dish was fantastically done. The aromas and textures were great without being too overpowering. Flavours that rocked my tongue. The sauce that leaked out from beneath the dish? Absolutely amazing.
We finished with the traditional Siu Mai - tasty open-faced dumplings filled with ground pork. I absolutely love these, and Andy's was no exception. Each one filled to the brim with flavour and strong consistency. Simplicity and magnificence rolled into one. A personal favourite of mine. I could eat these all day!
[$25 EFTPOS MINIMUM IN STORE] - More than fair enough. If you would like to order from the comfort of your home, visit andysyumchahouse.com.au to pick up at your desired time.
I encourage you to come here and support a small business owner. His food is homely and his hospitality is humble.
This is one of the best dumpling & yum cha restaurants in Melbourne. It is easy to observe and appreciate the food that is being made fresh onsite daily- and you can taste how deliciously perfect all the food actually is. Wonderful flavours, fresh and exceptional value. The custard buns are pure perfection. Always go here, this place is a true gem.
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Great dumplings for a good price. Better then most I’ve had around Melbourne. Selection a little lacking but what they have they do really well.
From the outside it looks unassuming and a little understated. The friend that took me there have been here before and I trust his taste. The food is delicious.! The pork bun is super soft and fluffy. Would definitely come back for a quick bite to satisfy my yum cha cravings.
Love this place! They have all the essential yum Cha classics without having to tackle china town. All cooked to order so everything is super fresh, and the chicken ribs are a must have! Along with the chive cakes.... we are never disappointed.
Where do i start, the food or the service? Both were absolutely fantastic! Our waitress (who was the only waitress there as it's quite small, though they have an upstairs function area) was amazing. Always seeking feedback, very attentive without being in your face the whole time. She was perfect. The food itself was made wish fresh ingredients and you could taste the love and pride that went into it. The food came out quickly and was so good. This place is a hidden gem and we will definitely be returning! 10/10.
Great atmosphere, attentive and lovely staff, and good food! I'll definitely be back to sample some more of their menu. Their appetisers are very appealing.
Would be great to have spare napkins on the table. And an option of chopsticks, as their cutlery is huge.
generally very pleased. very quick delivery. staff accommodating. just alittle pricey but oh well, this is not asia
ordered statay skewers, sambal egglplant, honey chicken and fried rice
satay skewers pretty good. sambal eggplant was super. only downside was alittle oily, had to skim off some oil. honey chicken no complaints.
fried rice was great, not too dry not too oily. perfect
will order again. thanks cherry blossom team please pass on this positive feedback
Ordered delivery via menulog for the first time, food arrived stove hot and 20 minutes earlier . The food was fantastic and fresh.excellent sized serves and friendly service
Ordered Mongolian Beef, extra spicy, and got exactly that! 2nd time here and both times I liked the food a lot. Only thing is the music is tacky.
Recently under new management. Tried it out and the staff were super friendly. Would recommend the Chinese style eggplant chips!
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