Major props to the selection of side dishes that you can order endlessly because they're definitely a change from the grilled meat and shabu shabu. For the price of $35, the quality is still good and depending on the night, quite plentiful. Service was very accommodating even to the point of closing (yes we stayed that long). Would definitely recommend for gatherings
Very reasonable price. Good environment. Friendly and helpful staff. Every of my friends happy with it. Definitely we will come back here again.
Solid 3.5, the meat was good, sadly they ran out of wagyu! So they gave us what they had, only 2 trays, and very kindly didn't charge us for them. The miso soup boiled down to a tasty salty almost gravy-like liquid, udon noodles went really well in that. The sides were ok, the best one is the chicken ribs yum! The waitress was also really accommodating and friendly, always asked if we were ok and had enough of everything. Will go here again if I am in the area with a hot pot craving.
The place is great, the food and service are awesome. As the owner really care about their customers. Really recommended everyone to try out their buffet, as the price is really good and reasonable for the amount of food that you allow to eat.
They had me at All You Can Eat. We seriously were full just by the sides alone. But as soon as the Shabu Shabu arrived, our appetites soon came back. The hot pot and the meat itself are a bit on the bland side but we found a way around it by adding kimchi to the soup.
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All my life has been about Korean BQQ, until I tried this neato of a place which serves Japanese cuinsine, most importantly ALL YOU CAN EAT at $35 per head. I made a reservation, yes you guessed it (or not) through Zomato and it was a seemingly, smooth process. I even had to call up to let the staff we might be a tad 15 mins late but eventually we came right on the dot. Their service from the phone and throughout the whole dining experience was truly attentive and transparent.
My group of friends and I were seated in a booth with a set of privacy curtains. We came for the Shabu Shabu experience (known as Japanese BQQ/hotpot) we also ordered two rounds of entrees and my favourites were the fried wontons, kimchi and the fried chicken. I've also heard the seaweed salad is a must get, so get it since I didn't try it but my friends did. The Shabu Shabu experience was also nicely described by the staff who would bring out the plates and name all the food we ordered, including our entrees. You can choose your meats to cook on the stove accompanied with other stock goodies. It was a really-pleasing experience.
We were also luckily to be seated where we had full view of the wall art which was hectic to view in terms of both detail and display.
If you do come here for the all you can eat experience eat as much as you want, bloody go for it. I wish I ate more and 2 rounds of the Shabu Shabu and entrees was worth it for it was, as I could've had more but I had to be somewhere else in a jiffy.
The only negative, is that this place is situated away from the city. Prepare for quite a trek if Fitzroy isn't your area.
Went for their Shabu Shabu buffet on a Monday night. Wasn't too bad actually. Food was alright, service was beyond amazing. The male at the front was super accomodating and the waitress there (Japanese lady) was just as amazing.
The only downside would be their selection of food for their buffet. We were limited to slices of beef, chicken breast and pork. There wasn't that much vegetables either.
Other than that, their food wasn't bad. They offer Sushi (only one kind - salmon cucumber), and a lot of other Japanese snacks/entree.
Altogether costed us $35 per person. I would give it a 4 if they had more varieties.
Love the ambience of this restaurant and the layout, does really make you feel like you're dining in Japan with the curtain divider from our table to the rest of the restaurant. Service was good, very accomodating. The food was great! Bbq Shabu Shabu with unlimited refills on everything, yes please! Highly recommended!
The ambience of the place is super adorable. We sat in a cubicle sort of area where there were walls and curtains to allow privacy.
Booking was extremely easy. Came as 6 people and as soon as we arrived we were serve promptly.
Service is extremely impeccable. The girls who served us were constantly making sure we had our food and took orders quickly. The service was definitely one of the best parts of the dinner.
The portion sizes that came out were quite small and we had to order double of everything but they came out quite quickly so it was okay. The meat wasn't amazing, they could definitely use some marinade as they were quite bland even in cooked in the stock. Well worth 35$ considering the amount of entrees and meat available. Highly recommend this restaurant
The gyoza are worth 5 stars alone as is the fried rice and starters. Nice quiet restaurant with a very decent by the glass wine list.
Everything you could ask for from a neighbourhood Japanese.
Great place, the ambience is awesome, service staff are fantastic, very courteous. Ingredients are very fresh and high quality, all the meat looked like premium products, thinly sliced for shabushabu or BBQ. Although when the restaurant gets busy things can get a little slow, I'm sure this would improve in future. One thing I could suggest is maybe provide different dipping sauce to have a wider variety.
Used a voucher here. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food was good, as were drinks. Great atmosphere and tastefully decorative. Would definitely come back
Would highly recommend them for their service and food. Loved the Angry Bird, Black Bean Pepper Lamb, and Chicken Curry. Would definitely come back!
Amazing new place with great house wine and awesome dumplings.. The chicken entree is superb and the owner was warm and welcoming. It was a rainy Tuesday night and the place had 5-6 full tables. Great spot. Will go again
Great meal, lovely staff. Crispy tuna rolls for entree were delicious!
Food was great, we had the lamb and black bean sauce and ribs, both great.
Friendly service, well priced, great food! The chicken ribs and fried dumplings are a must. $2 happy beers before 6.30pm so good! A great local choice.
I went to Moo Chi Fusion for lunch after one of my workmates raved about their dumplings. They deserved every bit of praise and by the time I'd finished mine, two more of my colleagues had gone to buy their own.
Last night I went there for dinner and it was fabulous. We ate more dumplings, and shared several entrees. Standouts were the soft shell crab brioche and chicken ribs. I could eat them every day!
I love the vibe here - there's such a lovely feeling that they really want you to enjoy everything. I will definitely be back. Luckily I work across the street so I have easy access for my dumpling fix ❤️
Delicious!!!! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great presentation of the food and was not too much nor too little, just enough for you to have a three course meal. Everything that we ate was a standout. Would definitely go back for another feed. And well worth the price. Whoever hasn't been there yet, don't waste time and just go to this restaurant!
Have eaten here a few times and have yet to be disappointed. Standout dishes personally include Angry Bird, Black Bean Pepper Lamb, and Singaporean Pork Spare Rib. Recently they have started to offer homemade dumplings during lunch only - I tried the Pork, prawn and scallop steamed variety and was pleasantly surprised. Will be coming back soon to try the other flavours.
Offering something a bit different with a fusion experience. As a result, you will pay more for the food. Good food for an upmarket experience.
Delicious food. Wonderful service. I like it. I think i will come for next time. Must try there desert cream brûlée. Wonderful taste. And all the mains cook well.
Just had dinner here on saturday night and it was awesome! The beef salad was refreshing but had just the right amount of zing. The tofu (?curry) and the black bean lamb dish were beautifully done too. Very very impressed! We'll be back!
Had dumplings here on a Sunday for lunch. Friendly staff, quick service and a great location. It was a dumplings only menu for lunch but I gather they are going to extend it. Highly recommend!
Dinner last night was wonderful, stand out dishes were Angry birds and the pork and prawn dumplings, beef rendang and the Singapore Pork ribs.
Service was warm and friendly, definitely worth a visit.
Excellent service. Attentive and hospitable. With the Groupon we had three courses and could only finish two entrees and two mains. Rich, flavorful, and the perfect amount - when we didn't want the dessert after a tasty meal, they offered a glass of wine instead! Overall great experience. For the people who like spicy - even the hot dishes aren't very spicy, but still very tasty.
if you're after some authentic modern asian, give this new opening in fitzroy a try. impeccably delicious food + generous servings make me want to come back. just wish more people knew about this secret gem.
oh and "angry bird" is the standout dish.
The first thing that strikes you about MCF is that there's no one here, could be the night, could be the location, but either way this could well be Fitzroy's best kept secret. Both the service and food were nothing short of impeccable. Expect to part with around $35-40 p/h + drinks. Overall MCF comes highly recommended:)
A very nice coupon main meal with glass of wine. I had the fried rice which had prawns and chicken and a bit of a kick to it. Very nice. Others had pork ribs and black bean lamb and all enjoyed. Nice restaurant, spacious, pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff. I felt sorry for them in that there were only six diners there on a Friday night.
Came here with a voucher, and what fantastic value! Service was attentive and friendly. Were very accommodating when it came to sauces being served on the side. Went with two children, one quite a fussy eater - but she loved it as well. Good portion sizes, we weren't able to eat it all! Stand outs included: soft shell crab brioche, angry bird chicken ribs, pork ribs and the children loved the deep fried ice cream! Definitely somewhere we will go again, even without a voucher! VERY HIGHLY Recommended, not only delicious food, but lovely friendly service!
Thank you so much!!
Had such a lovely night. The dinner was great, service was amazing! Everything was fresh, generous servings and the staff really try to accommodate.
The spicy ribs are a must!!!!
We found the service to be exceptional. Friendly and prompt. The food is fusion - a really interesting, vibrant, modern and flavoursome collection. We tried many dishes and enjoyed them all. Great value, reasonably priced, quiet and $2 beers!
I was given a voucher for Moo Chi and came with my boyfriend with no expectations on a Friday night. From the moment we walked in the service was fantastic; attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Then there was the food. All excellent and good portion sizes. And what a pleasant surprise the dessert was. The banana fritter had a lovely light batter and the creme brulee was really good by any standards. We liked it so much we came back again a week later without a voucher!
Nice little Asian restaurant. Some tasty food which was pretty filling, despite it not seeming to be enough. Excellent service. A good place for a simple, quiet meal.
The food is delicious and the service and atmosphere so welcoming and warm... and friendly very nice to eat here. I can highly recommend "Angry Bird" fried chicken... yommo!
Great find in Fitzroy ..the Chef is Singaporean and the menu reflects a modern twist on some staple dishes. The dumplings are fantastic and the dessert menu is worth sampling. Friendly and attentive staff ... Well worth a visit.
We went here using a Living Social voucher tonight and were super impressed with everything. The food was good, the atmosphere was good and the staff were fantastic. The really polite English waitress working there is a star.
My wife and I had a very enjoyable night here. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff and service friendly. If the dishes we ordered we particularly enjoyed the Mapo Tofu and the spicy fried chicken appetiser (angry birds). If anything we would have liked them a little angrier, though to be fair tastes vary. The lamb and sago were perhaps not to the same standard. I would also say this leans heavily to the Singapore/Malaysian side rather than what I would have expected from fusion.
All in all a good night, I wish the place well and I think I will be back with my wife again some time.
Food was delicious especially pork was moist and tender. Staff were very friendly and attending. Reasonably priced. They were casual looking dishes but restaurant' s atmosphere was classy and clean. We enjoyed our night.
Very impressed and pleased with this restaurant. From the aesthetics of the venue to the food to the service, they really have nailed it bang on.
The food was amazing and so so tasty, my mum and step dad also loved it and they are notorious for being very fussy.
Keep it up guys, will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends.
New place in Brunswick with delicious food and outstanding staff!
Manager is friendly and accommodating.. Even for a group of 20 people!
Funky environment with an affordable menu.. Definitely recommended.
We bought a living social voucher for moo-chii and were happy to see we werent treated any different than full paying customers. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food and cocktails were amazing, very fresh and flavourful. We had 2 entrees, 2 mains and 2 desserts, all were fantastic! The online booking system was so easy to use, overall it was a great dining experience and we will deffinately be back!
We were greeted warmly and quickly felt loved. We had a couple of entrees, mains and desserts and all were delicious. The chicken curry was particularly good. Left satisfied and with full bellies. Would highly recommend.
My boyfriend and I visited Moo Chi In Fusion on 22nd December 2015. We were served by Maryse. She was really attentive, friendly and helpful.
Mini Moo Bun with Soft Shell Crab, Singaporean Pork Spare Ribs, Chap Choy Curry, Deep Fried Ice Cream
Just had a wonderful lunch at Moo Chi. Surprised by its wall art decorations that created a warm, relaxing and elegant environment and atmosphere. Tried the angry birds and black bean pepper lam with rice. They were absolutely tasty and beautiful. Had had black bean pepper lam/beef at various restaurants previously but I have to say that none of them matched the fine texture and taste of Moo Chi. The angry bird was quite unique in that it achieved a perfect combination of crispy, tender and juicy. Friendly staff, enjoyable experience. Will certainly be back..
I had a really great time at MOO CHI. The food was awesome especially the Mini Moo Pulled Pork Bun and the Crispy Tuna Roll that we had for entrée. With a sweet and sour cosmo cocktail and a good service, everything to spend a good night. I'll definitely go back :)
Moo Chi In Fusion has recently opened its doors on Johnston St in Fitzroy. Just minutes down from the bustle of Smith Street, this Asian Fusion restaurant impresses and entices you to stray away from the main streets of Fitzroy. Once you walk into the venue, you’re greeted with this spectacular artwork and friendly staff to boot.
I came here from a friends recommendation and so glad I did! A lot of restaurants are lacking veggie options but Moo Chi had plenty! I had the chop chop curry and it was beautiful. Rich flavour and heaps of veggies! My friend opted for the black bean pepper lamb which was also presented beautifully. I'll definitely be visiting again and will be spreading the word about the newest place on Johnston st.
loved it! imho the food was some of the nicest Malaysian I have had around Melbourne (read: kicks Mamak's ass). Our kids wanted to have their own table and were wonderfully indulged by the friendly staff :) The bartender makes a mean cocktail with some underground kiwi gin! Overall we just had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back!
I must admit I just had the best rendang ever in my life, as a Malaysian myself was really thrilled to try out something that's really authentic. Service is excellent and very prompt. Highly recommended and btw the angry birds and bouncy squid is a must try.
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A group of about 10 of us (including kids) ate at Moo Chi infusion on a Friday evening. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the friendly and attentive staff, and we were soon settled in with drinks. We ordered a variety of starters - the Angry Bird was a highlight and the kids were fighting over who would get a second piece! The green payapa salad was refreshing, full of flavour, and nicely balanced (not too spicy!). We also really enjoyed the tuna rolls and bouncy squid.
After much deliberation, I eventually settled on going for the beef rendang for my main dish, though the Singapore pork ribs sounded delicious. Having lived in Malaysia for a couple of years, I've eaten some amazing beef rendang, and I'm pleased to say that the Moo Chi incarnation was definitely up there - the beef was succulent and melted in my mouth, and was full of authentic flavour. Friends ordered the chap choy curry, the fried rice, and the chicken curry. I tasted all of them, and though they were really great (especially the chap choy curry), I was pleased with my choice.
The staff were kind enough to give us all complimentary desserts of deep fried ice-cream with caramelised banana. It was surprisingly light and the banana complimented the ice-cream beautifully - the perfect finish.
Overall, a great night at a lovely new restaurant. I really the food and the service at Moo Chi. We will be back!
I went to Flamenco on Johnston street-my rgular Spanish restaurant. Unfortunately they have been changed and renovated into a new Asian fusion restaurant call Moo Chi so went I in and try. What surprised me were the food and the atmosphere. Specially the angry bird and Singaporean pork ribs were amazing. Definitely be back again.Those who had review and they have a lot of followers doesn't means that they are very professional. You should go and and try it in person.reviewing things and criticizing others is a two different things.criticizing other will not help to improve things.
Came in last Friday with couple of friends, the food were very nice. Must try item is Angry bird and Moo bun slider (thats how they call it)... New restaurant with a really cool decor and friendly staffs.. Will be back.
We stopped by here for a late dinner on Saturday night. The restaurant was a little quiet but the overall ambience was great. We were feeling hungry (surprise) we ordered as much as we could without feeling too silly. Pork burger, chicken burger, pork ribs and a chicken curry. We must have still looked hungry because we had some of the angry bird chicken brought out for us to try, I couldn't be more glad we got to try it. The staff were unbelievably nice and we will definitely be back.
I'd heard that this restaurant had only recently opened and thought I'd try it out. Trying new restaurants can often be a gamble as the kitchen may still have some teething problems. This was definitely not the case at Moo Chi. We felt greedy when we went so we ordered a bit! Wait for it, a Moo Chi chicken burger, Moo Chi pork burger, pork ribs, chicken curry & some angry bird chicken for good measure. I can't fault anything and I will definitely be back for the burgers. The staff here are another highlight, exceptionally friendly and very welcoming. A great place to dine.
Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere and yummy food. Loved the soft shell crab mini bun
and the bouncy squid. The angry bird dish is quite a recipe, we enjoyed it thoroughly, especially the kids. The mains (singaporean pork spare ribs, nyonya fish and seafood spaghetti) were delicious and were of a quite generous portion that arrived timely for a hungry family. A very satisfying night out, worthy of a "I'll be back".
The angry bird and mini Moo bun is soooo delicious. The pork ribs from the main dishes is simply awesome. I strongly recommend this restaurant!!
Chicken ribs were tasty and really generous. We were stuffed by the time mains came. Beef rendang was nice and spicy.
Food is great, and the staff are super friendly and attentive.
We went on a weekday night for the buffet dinner - the service was impeccable as the wait staff were quick to notice our needs (e.g. extra chili) and even entertain our kids! Granted it was still a bit quiet as we were early, but I believe the service would still have been excellent even if it were busier.
The buffet was good value for money - the variety wasn't a lot but the quality of the meat was excellent.
All in all an excellent experience.
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Look, at the end of the day, all-you-can-eat for $35, including their entree menu... What are you going to expect?
The entrees were nice, we particularly enjoyed the spring rolls, lemon chicken, and tofu. However the main part of the show, the meat selection, was a bit lackluster. The chicken and pork were both great, however the beef was clearly previously frozen as there were signs of freezer burn (grey spots that taste very rubbery when cooked). I also feel that there should be some more options for seasoning/sauces for the meat.
To be honest, if I was reviewing on food alone, I'd probably be giving 2 stars, maybe 3, BUT, the service was easily among the best of any restaurant I've been to in recent memory. Our service was attentive, friendly, talkative, happy to help, and something definitely out of the ordinary for asian all-you-can-eat: happy to get us as much food as we wanted. No stingy-ness whatsoever. He seemed disappointed when we were full.
All in all it was still a great experience and the service seriously made the night.
Price was good but service was soso and quality of food was not the best but if we paying this price we can't respect more fear enough.
Really great experience! I've eaten here almost every day since I've been in town. The owner is so nice & gives great recommendations. The prawn dumplings are delicious & really affordable!
Had the $35 buffet. Delicious. Food kept coming. Staff were very friendly. We sat in a booth and it was very private. Would definitely go again.
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