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!
Love this place. Great food at a reasonable price. Plus it's BYO
The food was fresh and delicious. Would certainly visit again. ��
Great authentic food cooked to order friendly service and byo really good value
Crispy pork dumplings + fried prawn rolls + Shanghai pork dumplings + comforting tea+ lovely ambience = for the win
I've eaten here many times and have always been most impressed with the food and the sevice. Their takeaway service is excellent too.
Ace!!!. Fast, fresh and friendly. Highly recommend.
Amazing service, food and atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely night.
Best Yum Cha, always fresh and super tasty! We are regulars!
We have been eating at Andy's Yum Cha for ages and it never fails to deliver
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.
Lincoln L ► Lincolns Scholarship House
+5
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.
Andy’s is a nice little dumpling house with fairly reasonable prices. The dining room is cosy but cute; you can takeaway or dine in. Salt and pepper calamari was my pick of the dishes we had.
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
+4
Grabbed takeaway from Andy's late on a Sunday night and was really impressed! Ordered Prawn Dumplings, Shanghai Pork Dumplings, BBQ pork buns, shredded beef with honey and black pepper and Singapore noodles. Each dish was great and all for under 50 bucks. Can't wait to come back! Especially for those grade A dumplings!
I visit there few days ago and the food taste pretty nice and nice service:) eventhough its small place in the suburb but its recommended to have a try:)
Pretty good yum cha. Particularly the dumplings were fantastic. I think they may have been home made. I could have just had the dumplings all night, they were that good!
Food: small portions of food, like a yum cha!. All the dishes we tried we really enjoyed, though nothing specific worth mentioning. They do a great job with the food.
Ambience: clean and cosy with wood and brick.
Service: quiet and gets the job done
Verdict: if I were local I'd come back often. All round Very good.
Not traditional yum cha i guess since there are no trolleys but on the plus side, the dumplings are steamed or fried to order, so they're always fresh and delicious.
I especially love the chive cakes, but really, you can't go wrong here. It's a little sad they don't have chicken feet though.
As I was paying I could see into the kitchen where a couple, I'm assuming the owners, were making the dumplings together, which made it feel even more homey and sweet.
A popular and great standby for us who live in local area. The food is consistently good. Dumplings are tasty, but we particularly like the fried calamari and meatballs. It is a small place so we normally book on weekends.
Never knew this place existed if it wasn't for this app. Thought I'd give it a crack and was very tasty! The servings were a little small but I'd still come back to try some more yummy dishes! The fried calamari was really delicious and crispy and the prawn and pork dumplings were full of flavour..
Loveeeeeee this place! Been coming here for years and always feel very welcomed and looked after. No idea why people have negative reviews as this place and the staff are absolutely amazing oh yeah and the Food!!! Fresh, delicious and perfect!
Average service, tasty food, small portions (for the price). Overall, decent experience but nothing to write home about. There are so many places in Essendon that I can't see this place lasting for the long haul.
My bf and I ended up around Essendon because of DFO and since I was starving I desperately wanted to find a decent place to eat around there. I found Andy’s Yum Cha House on Zomato and took the plunge because of the ratings despite it looking a bit shabby. It was a pain to find parking but we saw a car that was leaving!
Has dropped off since previous owners left. But still good food. No warmth or soul. But great dumplings & garlic chicken is amazing. just need staff to smile and talk!
Really nice yum Cha! We loved the steamed pork buns and the steamed pork dumplings. We will definitely be coming back for dinner again! :) Emma
Came here for the first time last night, really good dumplings I must say. I lived in Hong Kong for 9 years and in terms of taste and freshness this place rivals some of the best that HK has to offer. Service was a little lacking but fast. It's apparent that they value efficiency over customer experience (which is fine with me, shouldn't be expecting much from a small suburban Chinese restaurant).
Thumbs up. Good food, good service, what else? my favorite would be the pan fried pork dumpling and the scallop dumpling! the lemon chicken is really nice too. greeted with a smile by both the waiter and waitress on a friday night once i entered the shop and the waitress is very friendly while taking my orders. will definitely be back again!
Fantastic food and service. I don't know what some of these bad reviews are. They must have gone to the wrong place. We went for Yum Cha this morning for 3 people. Food selection was great. Typical of Yum Cha an with the bonus of picture of each dish on the wall.
Service was exemplary and the guy who took our order very friendly and I could understand him.
We loved the food, service and atmosphere. It's not like those huge sup[supermarkets with the trolleys that pass by every 3 minutes.. This food is cooked fresh and served to the tables. We will definitely be back
Delicious!. I came here with my friend and we had a delicious meal. We ate some lovely prawn and pork dumplings, sui mai and vegetarian dumplings, as well as pork buns and the fried beef dish. The dumplings were all made fresh to order and the other dishes were very tasty too!
The homemade dumplings here are soo delicious.Best yum cha I've had in ages will be coming back for more!
Even Better Than Before. We have always loved the food at Andy's (maybe not the service so much) so we were a bit worried when we went last night that we would be disappointed, well we weren't! The food was even more delicious, with some new menu items to try and the service great. We will keep going back and recommend for the best yum cha on our side of town.
My husband and I decided to try Andy's last week as they are under new management. Their prawn dumplings were delicious and we found out from the waitress that they are made freshly in house. I've been to lots of Yum Cha places and their prawn dumplings is one of the top in Melb. Apart from yum cha dishes, their salt and pepper tofu, calamari and chicken are to die for. This place is such a hidden gem.
Yuuuumm! New management, disregard everything before!. Just moved into the area about half year ago. I know Andy's has been under new management (since about May?) And I've been there about half a dozen times now. The food is better than anything you'll get in a yum cha place like Shark's Fin or the Plume. I love the har gao (steamed prawn dumplings), the lovely waitress told me on our 3rd time there her mum handmakes them! Love the fried tofu, it is a must try... so crispy and we order it every time!
Definitely have to try Andy's, I don't know what it was like under old management but all I know now is that its awesome.
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Delicious delicious delicious!. I came with my boyfriend last week and the food is ridiculously good!
Having tried yum cha at a lot of different venues around the city, it was great to try something that was really fresh, and not something that was carted around the table for a few hours.
And the dumplings don't come fresher, as they're cooked on order. The coriander, pork and prawn dumplings were a fav, and the crispy pork dumplings were so good I had to order a second! But if there's one thing you HAVE to try it's the calamari. So good. So fresh. I'm salivating thinking about it!
Don't know what the complaints are about on the service. We thought it was really good, everyone was really friendly. We spent about $54 between us, and we were exploding (but I still wanted more!). It's pricier than some of the dodgy city yum cha places, but the quality makes it seriously worth it. You just can't compare.
Totally going to make a trip back sometime soon, although I overheard the lady tell another table that they were changing management. I really hope the new team can cook as good!
Yummo!. Best Yum Cha i've had - hands down. This place is fantastic. I little pricey - but worth it.
Would definitely return. Took the wife and two young'uns there for a Sunday brunch, and really enjoyed the food. We were first customers there at 11am, so service was obviously excellent, and the proof that the yum cha dishes are made fresh at time of order was the spacing between the dishes arriving. Would go back there again. The place is small and they have a $20min per head table reservation policy which would not be too hard to reach because of the tasty offerings. For 2A and 2C it cost us just on $80. Try the steamed ginger prawn dumplings.
This used to be one of my dead-set favorites. Unfortunately I am writing this while waiting for my take away (of 3 simple yum cha meals). 45 minutes and it's finally arrived yay!
Regulars to Andy's, the food is so fresh, we have tried most items on the menu, never disappoints and have taken many friends to share the experience and everyone was happy!
Lovely. Great small snacks....food really nice...small and intimate place we enjoy...although staff try to push you out very quickly due to the small size of the place...go off peak and you will enjoy this gem
YUM cha!. This place is lovely!
The dumplings here are amazing and very affordable!
people are lovely too!
highly recommend!
Solid little dumpling joint.food is fresh, quick and tasty. Will be back
Just so authentic and fresh. Lovely famy business that I stumbled upon before work one night. Prawn dumpling soup delicious - Ill be back
What a great, fast, amazing dinner.. Really great prices, not a big place so ur meal is out in record time.. Must be family owned - well I hope so cause that's how it felt.. Will be a regular here I'm sure..
Food is excellent. Service very good. Great that's it's BYO wine and beer. Ambience is lacking needs music or something else. Def will visit again
Bloody awesome! Clearly the best Chinese food this side of town. We had dumplings, steamed broccoli, spicy calamari and the homy beef which was amazing!! Highly recommend :)
Yum cha = yum yum! The veggie spring rolls were lovely and fresh, you could tell they were handmade. The veggie dumplings had a wonderful mix of vegetables that all worked well together, definately worth a try! The veggie fried rice was well flavoured and it wasn't oily at all which made it a light and refreshing meal. The fried chick cakes are delicate and full of flavour. The gourmet mushroom mix with ginger is simply delicious. The spicy calamari is also another favourite of mine. The lemon chicken is crispy and the lemon sauce has the perfect balance of not too sweet. My partner and I regularly visit Andy's because the food is always scrumptious, full of flavour and perfectly seasoned. Love it!
Satisfying. You shouldn't come here for the service, but I was already expecting this so it didn't bother me that much.
I got the vego dumplings - they were fresh, and tasty - but pretty much fell apart as soon as you picked them up. The hot and sour soup was delicious, but a bit small I thought. I had the fried tofu which was delicious, fresh, and a generous serving - I couldn't even eat it all.
I would come back here for the food, but the service and general ambience of the place doesn't rate very high. Maybe try take-away instead.
All of this cost just under $30, which I thought was OK.
Love this little place, the service isn't fantastic but they are lovely people and the food is fantastic, best yum cha in essndon that's for sure , great for locals and cheap
Yummmmm. Andy's Yum Cha is beautiful - they have the best yum cha - may not be authentic but who cares as long as it tates good. Front door is broken - part of the quirk - waitress is cold - totally agree with other reviews, once you have been there a few times - she warms up but I think it is because she is very shy and quiet. I personally go there because their yum cha is great. Pork and coriander, shark finn and prawn dumplings to die for. Love it - try it if you love dumplings.
Our love affair with the dumplings continue! Can't get enough of their offerings..... Sooooo good! Need to get that door fixed though.... Too much cold wind gets through that dodgy door. It's been broken for as long as I can remember.......
T64. Love it, love, love it. Have been here many times since the opening, so many favorites, too many to mention. Let's just say I can't eat wanton soup anywhere else since having tried it at Andy's. Most Yum Cha restaurants, the dumplings and buns all taste and look the same, not here, each little morsil has it's own unique taste and texture. Whilest some people find the main waitress aloof, she is simply shy and once you get to know her she is very friendly and provides great service. Yes, it would be nice to have bottled tap water but, I love being able to BYO beer if you wish.
Very casual Cafe style restaurant with less than friendly service but the food was very good. A lot more expensive than larger places but I guess this is needed given small size of place.
Andy's Yum Cha. Excellent. First visit today for Yum Cha lunch. Extremely impressed with fresh and tasty food delivered pipping hot to the table. BYO is a plus. Like the restaurant's small size. Will definitely be returning to this venue.
Maz - September 2011
Very Cute and Humble. Great Service, authentic Chinese Yum Cha cooked fresh on the premises. Very, very friendly lady who owns the restaurant is very helpful and very efficent. A small comfortable and cosy setting. Took a friend who also said she would recommend to friends.
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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