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Red Emperor - Southbank
Red Emperor - Southbank Reviews

Red Emperor - Southbank

Chinese, Vegetarian, Asian, Dim Sum

Dishes priced aroundA$22

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Reviews of Red Emperor - Southbank (169)

Read what people think about Red Emperor - Southbank. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Red Emperor - Southbank before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Red Emperor - Southbank and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

169 reviews

5.3/6

169 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Stefan C.4 days ago · 1 review

Great food and Andy the waiter was fantastic could not fault anything

New"Excellent"
6/6
Jeffrey S.8 days ago · 1 review

7 of us attending Lions International Convention went to Red Emperor. It was a great night. Waiter Andy was attentive and very helpful as were all the wait staff who attended our table.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gail B.21 days ago · 1 review

I went to the Red Emperor after approximately 12 years and the food, service, ambience has not changed. Nothing to fault and hoping to go back for Yum Cha in the future!

"Very good"
5/6
John C.a month ago · 1 review

Great food and service by the Staff very welcoming and friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
DeBi W.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, service and venue. Will definitely go again. Not too busy at lunch time, go for catching up with friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
carol l.2 months ago · 1 review

It’s great experience dining at Red Emperor Southbank. Food was amazing. Staff service was excellent. The vibe at the river bank was quiet & harmony.

"Very good"
5/6
Jim D.2 months ago · 1 review

Good Service, great food, will be back in the near future

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle W.2 months ago · 1 review

We love dining at Red Emperor and have been doing so for more than 10years. Delicious food always consistent and most of all this restaurant offers amazing service. The staff are always friendly and 100% accomodating. Thank you for making our visits always special!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian R.2 months ago · 1 review

Services and food were excellent and at a reasonable price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Giuseppe D.2 months ago · 1 review

Excellent all-you-can-eat yum cha with great variety and prompt courteous service

"Excellent"
6/6
Maria S.2 months ago · 1 review

Service amazing as always and the food was delicious! Thank you 🙏

"Very good"
5/6
David C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Great Location close to Hamer Hall Always quality

"Excellent"
6/6
Briana H.2 months ago · 1 review

I have ceoliacs disease and they were so accommodating. They have so many gluten free options. We had the steamed dim sums, honey chicken, beef and garlic and fried rice it was all delicious.

"Good"
4/6
Paul B.3 months ago · 5 reviews

very professional.great food and ambience.Reasonable value for money and excellent service.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan T.3 months ago · 3 reviews

Great food and service! Looked after us well lovely table!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ylana P.3 months ago · 1 review

The staff were very prompt and attentive as we had a concert to attend an hour later. Food was fresh and tasty good ambiance. We have been here several times and service has been faultless. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ari K.3 months ago · 32 reviews

Came here for Christmas dinner and was blown away! The food quality, service, atmosphere and view were all outstanding. Peking duck was my fave!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerri Y.3 months ago · 1 review

Great service beautiful food outlook for views are lovely. All round good experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isaac F.3 months ago · 11 reviews

Fantastic as always! Thanks once again for an amazing experience with world class Chinese cuisine. See you next time.

"Average"
3/6
Alison S.3 months ago · 1 review

Peking duck was great the other courses not so good , was much better last time we were there

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael P.3 months ago · 1 review

Marshall, Derek, Grace and the team at Red Emperor were outstanding. Thanks for the amazing food and arrive with a smile. Great operators! We will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isaac F.3 months ago · 11 reviews

Perfect setting. Can’t beat sitting on the balcony on a warm evening overlooking the Yarra and city skyline while enjoying some of the best Chinese food Melbourne has to offer. 10/10

"Excellent"
6/6
Isaac F.3 months ago · 11 reviews

Fantastic as always. Great food. Great service. Great views. Amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
John F.4 months ago · 1 review

Everyone was very happy with the dishes they ordered. One of our guests said they would recommend their parents fine at this restaurant in the future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne H.4 months ago · 1 review

Just beautiful food from start to finish. The signature mixes entree platter is amazing and we really loved the scallops stuffed with prawn.

"Good"
4/6
Arlene W.4 months ago · 1 review

Great place for a quick meal for a group before attending the art centre for a performance. Staff good at providing advice so we could leave in time and get meat was not rushed .

"Very good"
5/6
Shaun H.5 months ago · 4 reviews

A great dining experience. Flavoursome and well presented dishes. Very attentive service staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Monika D.5 months ago · 1 review

Had an amazing meal. Service was excellent. Go back there again. Well done Red Emperor 🥰

"Very good"
5/6
Lauri M.6 months ago · 1 review

Great authentic food and experience. I would recommend to friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
chris b.6 months ago · 1 review

First visit to this restaurant, recommended by friends, and it certainly lived up to the high expectations. I'm definitely planning to return; the experience was so enjoyable that I cannot wait for my next visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie A.6 months ago · 1 review

The food was outstanding, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandi D.6 months ago · 1 review

Excellent way to spend Christmas Eve. Food was amazing and the service was great. Very good value for money

"Very good"
5/6
Stephanie C.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Excellent service. Great ambience. Not too noisy so we could talk.

"Very good"
5/6
Shu T.8 months ago · 1 review

Definitely one of the best Yum Cha place in Melbourne with fine dining experience at reasonable price

"Very good"
5/6
Max P.8 months ago · 1 review

Service and food where excellent would recommend it to anyone

"Excellent"
6/6
Nikola S.8 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic service, exceptional food and a great atmosphere. Brilliant dumplings and dim sum.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chue C.9 months ago · 1 review

Good food, excellent service, amazing view. Highly recommended. Definitely will come back again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan H.9 months ago · 1 review

Manager and staff were fantastic. The food was amazing. Stuffed scallops were delicious and the entree of lobster in egg whites was incredible

"Very good"
5/6
Navin M.9 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Quick service. The mixed entree was the best.

"Excellent"
6/6
Terezia K.9 months ago · 1 review

You'll have your first dish served within minutes. Waiters are super attentive. Food is always perfectly tasty. Always a good dining experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brad N.a year ago · 1 review

The service was excellent with very attentive staff who were alwats available and checking in. The food is outstanding and the gluten free options are fantastic. When we booked we asked to be close to the water which was accommodated perfectly. A great place to dine out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kristen C.a year ago · 16 reviews

Our go to for yum cha in the city. We love it here

"Very good"
5/6
Isaac F.2 years ago · 11 reviews

Great food. Great location. Fantastic views of the city and river. Recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 0 reviews

Great venue and service, with knowledgeable waiters. The food was excellent and fresh. The ambience is great

"Excellent"
6/6
Nathalie C.2 years ago · 6 reviews

Great atmosphere, yummy food, service was good too, will come back here for sure!

"Excellent"
6/6
Annette M.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic food, service & atmosphere as always, a pleasure to dine in

"Very good"
5/6
Nancy h.2 years ago · 3 reviews

It was great fod, nice ambience and superb service, would come back again

"Good"
4/6
Peter T.2 years ago · 11 reviews

The meal is ok, but it is expensive. A bit way expensive compare to other rest like Lucky Chan..

"Excellent"
6/6
Maddison V.2 years ago · 1 review

Great I really enjoyed the food it was delicious!!!! I will come back

"Excellent"
6/6
Mikey G.2 years ago · 70 reviews

As always, many delicious yum cha dishes. Exceptional service, and decent value for money

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