Delicious food with an extensive GF menu! Great prices, very careful with allergen consideration and overall a great place for a bite to eat pre-theatre or just for a nice meal at a casual dine in establishment!
TLDR: amazing service, quality food with good portions, well trained staff, able to accommodate many dietary requirements and accommodate different budgets.
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My most recent visit was my fourth time dining at Chin Chin, this time it was with work colleagues for a Christmas lunch.
The food was delicious as per usual, and it is worth noting that despite the fact that the restaurant was absolutely packed and insanely busy, all of our dietary requirements were met without fail (lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance).
In terms of cuisine you wont find anything “traditional” at Chin Chin, it is Asian fusion at its finest, but everything is well thought out, well balanced and also fun.
The service was excellent with the staff explaining each dish, making sure our drinks were topped up, checking in with us in between courses and even taking the time to have a quick chat with our table. Additionally when I passed by the kitchen it was very clear that they had their communication locked down.
Always a pleasure to dine here.
131 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Celiac friendly
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Erin C
Amazing food and catered for my coeliac daughter with loads of GF options. Very accomodating and she had a sign at her place so all the staff knew she was GF.
CocktailsAsianDairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDessertsDeliveryRestaurant
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Fletcher Ormrod
Nice spot, tight and cosy with pretty of good options across the menu (including for those who are GF/Celiac like myself). Can be a bit loud considering the reasonably small space but no big deal
Lovely food. The jeera aloo (triple cooked potatoes in a delicious mystery sauce) were sensational. Gluten free & vegan.
The staff are great. Friendly and funny.
The music was 80s sing along bangers, but played quietly so we could have an easy conversation. Perfect.
Fantastic all round.
We didn't have a booking but the staff made room for us. Amazing food, great service and good pricing.
My partner is celioac and they brought her a specialised menu and made everything she wanted completely gluten free. They even used a separate fryer for the chicken.
Can recommend the feed me option.
Amazing experience at MoVida, the first restaurant I’ve been to with dedicated celiac friendly options for almost every menu option! Food and service were exceptional, would recommend
This cafe is a hidden gem! With an impressive selection of Gluten Free (GF) and Vegan Options (VGO), it caters to a wide range of dietary needs. The charming setting offers both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion. The Padre coffee is exceptional, and the breakfast and lunch menu is solid, featuring a delightful array of bagels, including GF options. The American-style menu is a treat, and we were thrilled with the delicious brisket and asparagus. Plus, the staff was accommodating, allowing us to customise our sides to perfection. Highly recommend!
Loved my time at Spaghetti Tree. First time coming here with a friend and everything was perfect!!! They have good Gluten Free Options too. Be sure to try it!!
Gorgeous venue!
Staff were attentive at the appropriate times, loved the rice cakes (actually preferred the gluten free ones over the regular).
Lobster rolls were delicious and the snapper was a stand out!
House made soda was amazing. I had pineapple and lime. The corn on the cob was very nice. Good spices. I had gluten free and vegan burrito. I've never been able to order that at a restaurant. It was fresh and tasty. It had mushrooms and spinach in it. Very interesting flavours. Only bad thing about the place is that you have to go up stairs to get to the restaurant, but that's not their fault. Very busy place. Loved it.
It's nice enough, though very crowded with the seating. I'm Coeliac and I only had 1 Entree option, 2 Main options and 1 desert option. I picked the Dahl, but to be honest, no better than what I get locally and far more expensive. Not somewhere I would pick.
A great Peruvian restaurant with a large menu, delicious food and very skilled and attractive staff.
The atmosphere was also quirky and fun.
They can make celiac safe food
ORDERED: Tasting Selection ($45.00pp)
🐟 Kingfish sashimi: ponzu yuzu, chilli oil, shallot
🦪 Baked scallops: on shell, Vietnamese potato cheese sauce
🥣 Green Chicken Curry: Bamboo, capsicum, zucchini, snake beans, fried kale
🐖 Crispy Pork Belly: Chinese celery, puffed rice, coriander, caramel soy sauce
🍚 Coconut rice
We spent $51.77 each for 2 people, which included juice!
REVIEW:
📖 I love Kiss & Tell's approach to affordable food. For $45pp, we got to pick 2 entrees, 2 mains and a side dish which turned out just to be the right amount of food for us!
When you can also pick what to get from the menu to make up the Tasting Selection, it's hard to go wrong (unless you pick things you don't like). 😅
❤️ My favourites from our selection:
1. Baked scallops. The Vietnamese cheese sauce was heavenly and added this savoury kick that I appreciated. It's a classic treat that always goes down well. 🧀
2. Green curry chicken. The fried kale was an excellent addition to the dish that added an amazing savouriness and texture. Fried kale is my kryptonite and it elevated this dish to drool-worthy heights. ☘️
3. Coconut rice. It's a simple thing but incredible when restaurants go the extra mile to drown the coconut rice in coconut milk and give it the royal treatment it deserves. 🤍
Big love to the kitchen for the amazing food we had that night!
My friend is gluten free. The food we had didn't detract from my experience at all. I can see why Kiss & Tell were so popular on a Friday night - it was packed to the rafters by the time I left!
Bookings HIGHLY encouraged. ⭐
Service lost points on being unable to manage my water levels.
I never got a refill on my water cup (sad) and would've appreciated a carafe if my water wasn't going to be topped up throughout the night. 🌧️
Other than that, we found that our food came out in a pretty timely manner! No complaints here. 👍
Came here for dinner tonight with my mum and a couple of friends, we didn’t have a booking but Katie got us seated at the bar and got us a table ready. Mum and I are gluten free so Katie took the time to run through everything we could eat and then her and the team made the whole dining room experience so enjoyable. The food was good, the vibe was great but the staff was better. We’ll be back xx
The best gluten free bread I have ever had! I got the white sourdough and the sourdough with olives. I didn’t have any of the desserts or the coffee, but they looked divine. It is just a small little place, more for takeout than dining in.
The staff were so helpful and lovely. The food absolutely beautiful, we totally enjoyed it all. The catering for gluten free options was wonderful the little bread roll so moist and delicious.
A great authentic Mexican experience. Had the 'Tres Amigos Meal' as the kunch special. Excellent value and totally delicious! Also had fabulous Strawberry Margarita I ordered with the lunch special. Will not be leaving hungry! Great gluten free options as well. Thank you!!
I've been to Bomba twice and amazing food on both occasions. Most recently I had meal for a friend's birthday and it was for 14 people. Everyone had a great time. They catered to all the various dietary requirements (coeliac, vegan, pescetarian and the list goes on). Everyone ended up leaving full and we were very well looked after by the staff. Amazing resteraunt and great for the big group celebrations. Thank you Bomba. We'll be coming back to try the rooftop bar.
It goes to show that there is a reason why the Grossi restaurants are still alive and kicking after all this time. From the start to finish the experience was spot on. Our server was extremely knowledgeable, I required gluten and nut free which was not a problem. The GF pasta was house made tagliatelle! The portion sizes were great as of course was the quality of the food. I can highly recommend!
We love supporting the restaurants that have some character. This was the perfect example of a friendly, stress free restaurant that we would come back to repeatedly.
Food was great, and as the cherry on top they dealt with our allergy needs brilliantly (coeliac).
Fantastic experience. Food was great, came out exactly when we wanted it to and was delicious. The 600g Ribeye was cooked to perfection, lots of flavour and plated well. The staff were extremely attentive always making sure our water was filled without ever having been asked or looking for them. Really comfortable seating and not packed together. Cocktails were great, staff were knowledgeable about variations of classics and proactive in giving me a choice.
The only thing I think could be improved is that I really wish they would have a dedicated gluten free fryer so I could have tried the baby kipfler potatoes which my other guest thoroughly enjoyed. But I understand limited space in the kitchen might make this implausible, and I still really appreciate the NOMAD groups consideration of allergens when devising your menu and training of staff who knew exactly what I meant when said celiac.
If you have celiac disease I would recommend coming here again and again.
Good simple burger. Well cooked - not dry or dripping in fat. Not over loaded like a lot of burger joints where it’s difficult to eat.
Good gluten free options.
Chips are excellent.
Nice bar with a good selection of cocktails and nibbles. Perfect for intimate catch ups after work with a cozy feel. Staff were friendly and accommodating for my gluten intolerant friend.
Delicious burger, fries and mocktail. Staff were very accomodating with me being gluten and dairy free. There was even a separate frier so I could have fries.
What really impressed me was the staff. They were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was sophisticated and elegant. They offered delicious gluten-free bread and a good selection of gluten and lactose-free dishes. Overall, the food quality was excellent. Highly recommend!
Close to a 10/10 experience.
We came here with a gluten, dairy, onion & garlic intolerance and they were able to cater for us.
The service was close to perfect as the waiters were knowledgeable and helpful especially with the food intolerances. One of the ladies gave us a customised menu which showed us which foods we could and couldn’t eat.
We ordered the scotch fillet which was cooked medium rare without us asking how we wanted it cooked. Luckily, we love medium rare steak and this steak was phenomenal!🥩
We also ordered the fries / chips which tasted like McDonalds. We loved these.🍟
Lastly, we ordered the fried rice which tasted amazing. 🍚
Our order came to $187 including a $17 Sunday surcharge.
We would definitely would like to come back and definitely would recommend to others.
The only thing that’s stopped me from rating this five out of five, was that I asked if there was any decaffeinated espresso martini, and the waiter never got back to me. I also think the menu prices were a little high.
Thank you Coda.
The restaurant is cozy and the service is great, making for a really nice time.
They have traditional Cantonese dishes and some special ones too, like steamed fish, lobster with noodles, and crispy roasted pork. The chicken soup is really good too. The food is made really well with just the right amount of seasoning, so you can taste all the different flavors.
The staff is super friendly and helpful, whether you're ordering or eating. They're always there to make sure you have a good time.
Oh, and they have gluten-free options too.
I highly recommend this place for groups.
103 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Katherine Miller
Absolutely flawless. Dinner was spectacular - the food, service, ambiance, we loved it all. We will be back for sure! I’m gluten free and they definitely cater well for coeliacs. The gluten free bread was delicious!
100% Dedicated Gluten-Free
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free