A lovely dining experience overall. I booked through RuYi official website and received an instant confirmation. I requested a good seating area for 6 people as it was our first time there and they had reserved a very cozy seating area for us. The food was fantastic. Loved the ambiance and stunning interior decor. Background music was a very enjoyable experience. Good choice of music overall. The service was quick and efficient. While I waited for my friends to arrive (yes, I was an early bird) I noticed the staff being attentive and keeping an eye on all diners. I found that attentiveness very refreshing. They also had an impressive collection of wines and a well-stocked bar. Overall, a very intimate and an ambient place to catch up with friends and family over lovely authentic Chinese dishes and drinks.
Love this restaurant. The kitchen and wait staff were so professional and nice. Service was attentive and a nice atmosphere. I've been here many times and am never disappointed. There's the lunch menu with lots of options. I tried wagyu beef, Xiao Long Bao and flaming prawn last night and it was delicious! Very generous amount of food size, which I appreciated. Super restaurant!
First time at Ruyi was very very good for me and my girlfriend! Starting with the good location. Its at the top end of CBD, close to our Collin street office, only few minutes walking distance.
On arrival, we didn't know what to choose among so many options on the menu, so we were suggested by our table host to go with the 5 course "as you wish" set menu, which would serve us their best original dishes arrenged by the chef.. Ok! Sincerely, I think this was the best decision. All of them so unique in flavour. The handmade artisian tofu, the peking duck Bao Bao, Wonton Dumplings (I adore spice food). No words were to describe the caramelized chicken wings that we ordered a second serve before the main arrived.
For the main, we had the Kong Bao Chicken. The mild spiciness highlighted the flavour to perfect. Everything was very well balanced.
Tip: ask them about the Argentina Malbec. In my opion, a perfect match!
Keep doing this good service guys!
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I'm not that kind of person who likes to try different places all the time because a bad experience tends to spoil my night, for that reason usually me and my friends always go to the same places, but last week we decided to try something new, Ruyi came up in our reserch and after all the positive reviews, why not?
With so many options on the menu, we wanted to try everythig, with the help from our lovely table host, we decided for the 5 course option. I just asked, if possible, the dishes not come too spice for me and also my friend is vegan. She arranged everything for us. When the food came out, it proofed was a right decion to leave everything to the chef. Every single dish was a surprice and all of them look like a piece of art, beautiful plated with delicious flavour. I think everybody should try their Bao Bao at least once in life. Really! I was amazed by all the dishes!
I also really appreciated the warm service, the very accommodating place and the drinks I had, the fresh lychee spritzer and the the very unusual and flavoured Ginger Ginger.
What a night! Me and my friends couldn't be more satisfied! We'll be back soon!
As being my favourite Restaurant, I try to go to Ruyi at least once a month. I've been to China twice and I have never tryed a Shao Long Bao so tasty and freshy as in there.
The place, the food, the wine selection, the service, I like all. The staffs always helpful and attentive. A perfect place to go to relax, chat with friends and family.
I have been t here in diferent occasions, with my friends, collegues, family... they all became Ruyi lover, and have their favourisism. My Mom always dying for the WA Steamed Barramundi. She's a fan of the special sauce. Couple of my friends love their ceviche. To be honest, you can pick anything from the menu, because nothing will go wrong.
I have recently suggested them to have half bottle wines on their list. Hopefully to see that soon.
Ruyi is nearby of my work place and I go very often for dinner with my partner after work, as we like the elegant set up, dim light and, of course, the delicous food.
Last week was the first time we have tried lunch there . Without any surprise it was as good as dinner. In the day time the space becomes airy and bright. We had a sesonal lunch set. All my favourites dishes in there: Bao Bao, caramelized chicken wings and Caramelized Pork Ribs. A glass of Barossa Valley Shiraz was the perfect match to our food. We couldn't believe it only cost $35 for all of this.
We realized that lunch service is faster than dinner. Think they have put offices people's time limition in mind, but the warmth and the thoughtfulness as good as dinner time.
Ruyi now became my favourite place for lunch and dinner. Hey, guys! Don't be surprised if you always see me there!
My family and I had dinner at Ruyi on Saturday/Chinese New Year. It was our first time at the restaurant and we all loved it! We ordered a special New Year set menu (there were 2 to choose from) The food was absolutely delicious, it was very fresh and modern. The sauces/broths/dressings were much lighter and fresher than the usual chinese food. We were impressed with every dish we had ( 7 courses ). We also tried a few of their cocktails and loved all of them as well. Everyone of the members of staff were lovely and very attentive.
We'll be going back and I highly recommend it to everyone.
I like the environment and the special style that combined Chinese and western together. The Wunton is realllllly nice haha hahahaha. Also good for drink
Fantastic, impeccable food with a modern twist on traditional Chinese food. Service was great and staff were very friendly. Restaurant itself has nice, quiet and comfortable ambience and is a great place for friends, colleagues or family to dine and chat. I would definitely recommend!
The restaurant was a tad quiet but don't be fool, the ambience is relaxing, the decor very nice and the food delicious. Only ordered a handful of the small plates and was very satisfied. Clean and delicious Chinese food!
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Some friends and I went to Ruyi for dinner and I have to say it hit a 5/5 in all aspects.
The ambiance was fantastic. Dim lights and modern furniture gave a feeling of relaxation and comfort.
The staff were just perfect, too. They thoroughly knew the menu inside out and had a perfect way of explaining everything. They were very attentive, formal when they had to, and casual when the situation suited it. Just right.
The food was incredible! We had a bit of everything, starting with their homemade tofu. I didn't know I could like tofu so much hah!
The chicken wings were perfectly seasoned, and the homemade wonton melted in your mouth, with just the right amount of seasoning.
The stars of the night, though, were the Bao Bao (a bao bun with some of the most tender pecking duck I've ever had), and the Caramelised pork spare ribs, with meat so tender that you could pull it straight off a clean bone with barely any effort.
We wrapped it all up with the Creme Brûlée Shanghai Style. Perfectly sweet, with a delicious caramel layer on top and the only texture a Creme Brûlée should be.
As if this wasn't enough, the music also had a special place. Music is often underrated, but the impact it has subconsciously in the atmosphere is huge. Expect D'Angelo and the likes; relaxed but complex. 10/10 to whoever picked the tunes!
Overall a fantastic evening. Thanks to the beautiful team at Ruyi for such a great night!
I ate here on Tuesday this week. Have been a long time fan of Ruyi and this visit did not disappoint. The best modern chinese in the city - fresh and full of flavour with suprising but welcome twists! Beautiful wines to match and exceptional services. Will be back soon!!
RuYi oozes character. We were served by Mercy and Sedrick and they were fabulous in the attention they gave us, the narrative and culture connections they presented. This was an absolutely beautiful experience. The food was great. Minimalist decor. I liked the earthy stone serving platters that added to the presentation and beauty of the dishes.. it’s quaint presence goes along with the subtle tastes it offers. However, it deserves more attention. We were here for the second time and will come again
This place is insane. The food is next level good. We got the 5 course tasting menu and the food was so good that we were almost about to ask if we could get the 9 instead. But once we got to our last item we were so full. We even came back the next day to get takeaway chicken wings. The atmosphere is so calm and all the workers there are so nice. It has an authentic feel to it and would defiantly come here again next time i visit Melbourne. I would give this place 6/5 stars if I could.
Delicious! We had a set menu (mothers day special) and everything was thoughtfully set out. Very full by the end and very pleased. Oh and the staff were so lovely!
We work in hospitality and a friend of mine said we have to try RuYi for its high standards in hospitality.
Finally made it last week and everything seemed very top notch even to our picky industry eyes.
Their wine list is great and reasonably priced with a lot of carefully selected boutique wines. The 5 spice old fashioned blows our mind away.
Food is amazing and goes along well with the beverages and nicely presented. You can see that the service team is very professional, young and energetic. They have a good knowledge about the menu and looked after us all along the way in great detail.
A very well run venue. We can see the hard work behind the scenes from what was presented to us
Brilliant restaurant for dietary restrictions. My partner needs to avoid wheat, onion and garlic. We opted for the 5 course set menu "chef's choice". Each course was delicious! It was so lovely to eat somewhere and feel comfortable knowing they understood our food restrictions. Desert was also delicious. Wonderful and attentive service. Picture of bao (not GF) that I ate, partner was served GF alternative.
Randomly walked in and wasn't disappointed.
Tasty food, Attentive staff and Nice atmosphere.
The tofu was very tasty.
Great service and food. Staff were very friendly. Food portions were very good. I recommend the 5 course banquet.
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