Chinese Garden Restaurant

We discovered last night that Chinese Garden (Mt. Gravatt) is the greatest Chinese restaurant in Brisbane! Here’s why:
— Warm welcome from the charming and funny manager upon entry.
— Were introduced to George the fish (we sat next to his tank).
— Very friendly, smiling wait staff had nice chats with us whenever they brought something to the table.
— Complimentary prawn crackers were served as a starter while we perused the menu.
— They make the best salt and pepper tofu ever (speaking as someone who doesn’t usually like tofu).
— Delicious braised chicken with cashews and sizzling Mongolian beef. Best in town!
— Nice atmosphere and full of happy diners having the best time!

Interesting how there isn’t a review yet for this place.
My family has been coming here for years, especially my parents. The Chinese food here is authentic Cantonese style. My parents like to order their steamed fish which isn’t cheap but it is so good.
The «sang choy bao» or lettuce wraps are really good, very flavorful, and there usually isn’t enough of it to go around. I want at least 2 cups but usually, there is only 1 for each person.
The thin fried noodles (vegetarian) — «see yau wong chow meen» — is stellar! Perfectly dry like it should be and flavor-​packed.
The only thing I didn’t love was the crispy skin chicken. The skin wasn’t really crispy.
Each time I go home, this is one of those restaurants where we will go for at least one meal. It’s good to know that it’s remained consistent through the years.