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Red Emperor - Southbank
Red Emperor - Southbank Reviews

Red Emperor - Southbank

Chinese, Vegetarian, Asian, Dim Sum

Dishes priced around$22

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Reviews of Red Emperor - Southbank (205)

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

205 reviews

5.3/6

205 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Emily V.4 years ago · 1 review

Always amazing food and service thank you Red Emperor! :)

"Very good"
5/6
Chau D.4 years ago · 1 review

The food is delicious and the waiters are very kind and helpful.

"Good"
4/6
Iraina H.4 years ago · 1 review

Food good but not great. Some dishes were not hot and staff were pushy with food.

"Very good"
5/6
Steven P.4 years ago · 1 review

Very good service and I be back soon and thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Mahendra P.4 years ago · 1 review

The atmosphere was excellent, the staff were effervescent, the food was exquisite and the price was reasonable for the perfect experience

"Very good"
5/6
Aaron J.4 years ago · 1 review

Great meal ...yet again totally satisfied with everything we ate

"Excellent"
6/6
Cassandra L.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Great yum cha - perfect view of the yarra watching the boats go by

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian H.4 years ago · 2 reviews

Favourite place for us. Have had birthday meals (20 of us) as well as casual dining. Good, friendly service and food has been excellent. Highly recommend.

"Awful"
1/6
Pierre R.4 years ago · 1 review

Very slow and poor service and the quality of the food was well below past experiences at this restaurant

"Very good"
5/6
Kuldeep J.4 years ago · 1 review

Pretty much a good experience but there were spider webs on the outer section railings. Need to be a clean place if they want to place a table there.

"Very good"
5/6
Terri D.4 years ago · 1 review

Love the food at the Red Empreor. Will be back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqui M.4 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful as always. Amazing all you can eat yum cha

"Excellent"
6/6
Rhythm G.4 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, my friend recommended we try it out. Due to restriction laws, very quiet, but the atmosphere was perfect. Front of house staff and the manager were very entertaining. The price of each dish compared to portion could be a bit better, but nevertheless, excellent food. Probably the softest kangaroo meat I have had in Melbourne.

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam C.4 years ago · 1 review

We went for a special anniversary dinner. We loved the food, the atmosphere and the service. A very enjoyable dining experience,

"Very good"
5/6
Tonya G.4 years ago · 1 review

Always a pleasure to dine at Red Emporer, wait staff are attentive and courteous. Nothing is a bother for them.

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam F.4 years ago · 1 review

The service was incredible, the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was a taste sensation for the soul. I highly recommend Red Emperor for anyone that loves incredible Asian food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane P.4 years ago · 1 review

I have been attending this restaurant for over 20 years so naturally it was the number one choice to celebrate my birthday with my daughter today, it may be a different venue to 20 years ago but as per usual absolutely delicious, service is always spot on and we are always made welcome, so happy that you are open to the public again after the CoVID-19 restrictions.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter C.4 years ago · 1 review

Great to be back. Hope the patronage cranks back up quickly for you!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa H.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food on sunday yum cha and and fantastic service

"Excellent"
6/6
Courtney T.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was absolutely delicious. Never tasted better salt and pepper calamari before! Service was also exceptional with lovely, friendly staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Antonia M.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Delicious food and great friendly service! Will definitely go back

"Not good "
2/6
MARIE F.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was very average in flavour and some of the dishes were tasteless. $60 per head for optional Yum Cha "All you can eat" is very over priced. No offers of Tea or Mocktails, coffee was terrible.

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha R.5 years ago · 1 review

Love this place. Great food, staff wonderfully polite, brilliant location.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christian M.5 years ago · 1 review

As always, exceptional cuisine served with great flair and the wine carte presents some great aged - as well as younger - wines. Bravo !

"Not good "
2/6
Helen S.5 years ago · 1 review

Food is ok, overpriced and they are in a hurry when your meal is over to usher you out and we hadn't really finished our drink. No customer focus and rude.

"Excellent"
6/6
PETER C.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Outstanding food, great menu, courteous and attentive service. Tables well spaced and low noise level. Great for entertaining.

"Awful"
1/6
Sandy G.5 years ago · 1 review

Long term diner and this was the first time we have been disappointed. Food great as usual but table service appalling.

"Not good "
2/6
Meagan P.5 years ago · 1 review

Food took a long time to come.Paid $90 per head.Portions very small.Pork very tough, quail dry.Not at all worth what we paid.Wont be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kaylene O.5 years ago · 1 review

Great vegetarian menu. So many choices which is most unusual. Staff are attentive and the food is wonderful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 years ago · 2 reviews

Love the food there. Excellent service. I’m glad that Raymond still remembers me, which is an excellent touch on personal service. Would go back again. Regards, Natalie.

"Average"
3/6
Joanne W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was good. However it was expensive. The service was quite abrupt and intrusive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg D.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic yum cha and service. Can't wait to go again

"Excellent"
6/6
Roxane H.5 years ago · 1 review

My friends and I enjoyed the experience and were made very welcome. The service was excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian H.5 years ago · 1 review

Great service and food! Not the first time we have eaten here and won't be the last.

"Average"
3/6
Lynn T.5 years ago · 1 review

There was a male server who aggressively provided false information to us about the yum cha there, so we barely ordered food for the first hour until one of the lovely trolley ladies made the effort to bring us food.

"Very good"
5/6
Tanya H.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to family and friends!

"Good"
4/6
Jan F.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and excellent service. Went here for a friends’ birthday.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ken N.5 years ago · 1 review

Wide variety of succulent dishes, first class customer service, the restaurant always gave us the table with the best view available on all our visits, the waiting staff were always polite and courteous, never rushing us and often with a smile rather than many other restaurants where the waiters often carried a sour face, restaurant management are always welcoming and make you feel it, thoroughly recommended.

"Good"
4/6
Sue B.5 years ago · 1 review

We were seated outside but it meant the service of Yum Cha was not being brought outside to us until we spoke to one of the waiters. Would say atmosphere and service inside would be better.

"Not good "
2/6
Sharon C.5 years ago · 1 review

We chose the yum cha options .... food was average ... lots of dishes were cold & service was average

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy C.5 years ago · 1 review

Have been going to Red Emperor for the past 30+ years for casual dining & special occasions like celebrating Chinese New Year dinners. Food is always fresh, delicious and service is great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Prabir M.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was as delicious as always and the service was outstanding! Really enjoyed our visit.- thank you Julian

"Excellent"
6/6
Penny C.5 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant is AMAZING. We were celebrating a family event & the food was served promptly, was absolutely delicious and the staff were so friendly & helpful. We left feeling like we had just had a five star experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ms C.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service and were able to cater to vegan vegetarian and pecatarian needs in yum cha

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great night and meal with very efficient and friendly staff. The food was top notch.

"Very good"
5/6
Zan S.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Yum Cha and very good options for vegetarians and GF eaters (ask for the menu).

"Excellent"
6/6
Harry K.5 years ago · 1 review

Great Food, Great Service & Atmosphere of Restaurant Will go again

"Very good"
5/6
Melanie M.5 years ago · 4 reviews

Booked a table for 8 pax the night before for next day 12pm their opening time without hassle. Yummy Yum Cha - authentic Cantonese style on trolley

"Excellent"
6/6
Alex F.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent gluten free options for yum-cha, my family member who is gluten intolerant was very happy with the food!

"Very good"
5/6
DIMITRIS G.5 years ago · 1 review

Good food with good service and nice views by the river

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