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Tasty Magic Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant Chinese restaurant Asian restaurant

One of the Top rated Chinese restaurants in Gold Coast City


Address

2/341 Hope Island Rd, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

Contact

+61 7 5514 0393

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (313 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 1:30 pm, 5 to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 Carynn C. 6 years ago on Google • 149 reviews
    One of the best Chinese food I have eaten in Australia! Been living in South Australia for the past 9 years and I wish we had Chinese food this good back in SA. We ordered the roast duck, sweet & sour pork (Hong Kong style), homemade tofu with mushrooms and minced pork, and salt and pepper crab. All dishes were to die for! Service was exceptional too! Highly recommended! 👍🏻🥢🥡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sammy Y. 1 year ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Gibby and her husband produce amazing service and food! A very busy little restaurant (make sure to book ahead) that serves up authentic and delicious Cantonese cuisine. Love their noodles, tofu and of course, the deep fried chicken wings! Very accommodating when we bring along gluten-free customers too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon W. 1 year ago on Google
    I doubt any Chinese restaurant in Gold Coast could beat this one. 10 stars if we can.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H L. 4 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Authentic Hong Kong/Southern Chinese Food! Yummy. Friendly front desk lady allowed me to dine in even though they closing in 20 mins. Salted fish fried rice came within 5 mins after I ordered, big portion and yummy. Good price too! Will be back to try out other food next time as they have a super long list of food in their menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica F. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Thankyou so much for such beautiful food and atmosphere. Our daughters said “ a small place with big love” , you can tell the food was made fresh and from the heart! Quick service, very welcoming, tasty food! Great gluten free options! We will definitely be back! Best chinese ♥️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 204za 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Have been going consistently for the last six years and I have to say that the food is great. The service is good and the atmosphere is very ecosy though it might not be the best for a formal meeting. However I do have one complaint and it is the rising price of the dishes and how they are slowly getting smaller and smaller in portion size. The taste has also changed over the years and have become less special to me. Overall it is a great restaurant but it just hurts how it isn't what it used to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul 6 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    So friendly, so helpful and such lovely food. Freshly made extremely tasty curry sauce, wonderful egg fried rice, so tasty indeed. I asked for a recommendation and was advised to try the xo chicken, my goodness how wonderful was that. I'm going to be visiting every week from now on. My favourite Chinese Restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richy Du M. 3 months ago on Google • 188 reviews New
    Ordered beef and black bean and fried rice for lunch. SOO many vegetables not much meat. Beef and black bean was bland and watery could hardly taste black bean tasted more like beef cooked in water. Was not impressed. Ordered a bag or orange chips and get home and they are stale. Maybe dine in food is better because your actually there and it needs to be nice. Won't order again.

  • 5/5 J S. 8 months ago on Google
    One of my favourite regular restaurant in Gold Coast. Owner is very friendly like a good neighbor. Food is very yummy. Small family owned restaurant. Try white bait and crispy pork. You will keep coming for those.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy C. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We ordered takeaway attracted from the reviews. The restaurant served authentic Cantonese cuisine from HK and we were not disappointed. The owner recommended sweet sour pork, traditional beef brisket (with homemade dry mandarin skin) and hometown tofu (also homemade). All were beautifully cooked and prepared.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 In-sun N. 1 year ago on Google
    We found this place by searching the web for a Chinese restaurant in Gold Coast late last year (2021). Since then, my parents in laws, my husband, and I have been visiting Tasty Magic nearly every month. This Cantonese Chinese restaurant is one of our favourites; the food has been superb, and the quality and taste has been consistent. The owner has been very friendly to us and knowledgeable in Cantonese food and culture. In addition, the recommended specials of day have been both surprising and delightful in taste. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to taste the best Cantonese cuisine at reasonable price in cosy, family friendly setting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake E. 1 year ago on Google
    My family loves this restaurant. I wanted to show my girlfriend how amazing the food was here. The special chilli chicken is so good, I ate the whole plate in one day all by myself. The char siu pork is so perfect, I saved some extra to put in steamed baos later. I love everything about this place. The owner is so lovely! She will make you feel so welcomed and well fed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dale M. 3 years ago on Google
    What fantastic service. Gibby is a wonderful host. The food is some of the best Chinese food on the Gold Coast I have eaten.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LeoR 1. 3 years ago on Google
    Been there a few times. Great home cook Hong Kong style food. Menu filled with pics so easy to pick and choose. Quick, clean and friendly service. Lady boss need to relax though! ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jade Y. 2 years ago on Google
    The BEST Hongkong food in the town, good taste with everything, Gibby make there feels like home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna M. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Had a lovely dinner. Very relaxed family Atmosphere. The food was delicious and staff so friendly. Fantastic customer service. Mums 93rd birthday was very relaxed and enjoyable. They were busy with take aways so obviously popular food.

  • 5/5 Tahlia P. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I’m not usually the type to write reviews but this place definitely deserves one. We ordered takeaway and when I picked it up I was genuinely taken aback from how beautiful and kind both of the owners were. Very rare these days and I left with a smile on my face. Delicious food and great value. We will absolutely be back again!!

  • 5/5 Scott h. 4 months ago on Google
    Best Chinese food I've had in years. Plenty of well cooked fresh vegetables awesome flavour and just that traditional Chinese food flavour. Dishes were plentiful and I can't wait to go back to try the seafood selection. 😋

  • 5/5 Kayla R. 4 months ago on Google
    The food here is absolutely amazing 👏 best Chinese food I have had in years. It is great value for your money. The owner is so lovely! I would recommend to everyone.

  • 5/5 Warren C. 6 months ago on Google
    Have been here a few times over the last few years. Every dish so far has been delicious. Extensive menu, so it is going to take many more years to try everything... Tough gig! Tonight the salt and pepper pork and combination omelette were outstanding!

  • 4/5 Rebecca H. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was amazing, serving size was not big enough though. Cannot complain about the service. Restaurant has an old Chinese vibe with lots of eclectic decor.

  • 5/5 Koala Park L. 8 months ago on Google
    The best hospitality ever! Gibby the owner is a complete superstar. Warm, genuine, friendly , welcoming and so appreciative. Her husband Eric meanwhile is a complete superstar in the kitchen. Amazing, freshly cooked, great portions and authentic! With all the small touches, it totally feels like you're sitting in a Hong Kong restaurant - and yes we have sat many a time in a Hong Kong restaurant 😁 This restaurant is a great find. Unbelievably good.

  • 5/5 Joseph S. 11 months ago on Google
    Gibby was very hospitable and you can tell she serves from the heart! The food was a hearty delight and we’d definitely come back again

  • 5/5 Olivia F. 10 months ago on Google
    The most authentic Cantonese/HK dishes ever in Australia (not only in Gold Coast!) Their signature Mushroom Tofu is a MUST try. Thanks Gibby and Eric for your great hospitality :) If you are at the region, you MUST try it out. I miss their dishes even I'm overseas now.

  • 5/5 Woodrow 9 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the staff were very kind and friendly. Some of the best Chinese food I have had and would definitely go here again.

  • 5/5 Hench M. 9 months ago on Google
    Just moved here from Canberra and finally find this one. The Peking duck is the killer, crisp skin outside and tender meat inside. All dishes full of flavours. Will be come more often.

  • 5/5 Dayna A. 1 year ago on Google
    We have never been here before or tried the food before, we went solely off Google reviews and it did not disappoint!! We celebrated a birthday in the restaurant. By far the best Chinese on the northern end of the GC. Absolutely recommend!

  • 5/5 Peter C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience super friendly staff make you feel at home if your after authentic Chinese this is the go to place .

  • 5/5 Beverley T. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited on a Wednesday evening and the place was full, luckily we had booked a table. There were 5 of us (adults), all ordered different mains. The food came out together (no long waits for anyone), everything was superb! The food was hot, tasty and delicious. So mouthwatering, fresh produce, freshly cooked for each diner. To compliment the meals we ordered a large Veg Rice & a large Special Fried Rice. Whilst most of the meals were eaten up then-and-there, there was enough ’leftovers’ to take home, that service was willingly offered by the staff. The staff/owners were so attentive, great customer service and really knew their stuff. Another bonus was the fact it’s BYO alcohol! Just one observation, as with most small restaurants it can get a little noisy (sound seems to reverberate off the walls), only mention that because if someone in a group suffers with poor hearing they may struggle. That wouldn’t put me off going back but, you can always order takeaway! Really fantastic food!

  • 5/5 hollie a. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, tasty food that I could wait to eat again for breakfast. Ordered the fried dim sim, eggplant and pork hotpot, and fried rice and all are so good but everyone needs to try the rainbow crispy steak it's like eating crunchie candy. Always helps to have the bottle shop next door too.

  • 5/5 Alex N. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very tasty Chinese spot. Not only is the food immaculate, but staff and customer service was on point! One of the best customer services I have received from any stores so far on my holiday. Will definitely come back. From Perth 😁

  • 5/5 Tyson S. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly the best customer service experience I have ever had, the food was absolutely incredible if I could rate it 10 stars I would, other restaurants should take note. We will definitely be coming back

  • 5/5 Mel F. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here and had an enjoyable meal of duck, pork and fried rice.. we'll be returning!

  • 5/5 Vicki H. 1 year ago on Google
    First experience and we ordered combination chow mein king prawns and Hong Kong special fried rice absolutely tasty. We will definitely be back. Big thanks to the host Gibby went out of her way for us a truly great experience. Thank you 😊

  • 5/5 cookiegee M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was fantastic, and the service was great,5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯💯💯💯💯definitely a must if you want excellent authentic Chinese we will be back for sure. And thank you for bringing our food to us while we were waiting in our truck. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sorry I've got NO photos to show it was that good just empty containers...

  • 5/5 Tanya L. 2 years ago on Google
    OMG... Best Chinese I have had in years. I rarely give 5 stars but this is well deserved 👍 Well priced, good portions and actually has meat in the dish not 3 or 4 pieces like most other restaurants. Then there is the flavour, just wow. Family owned and run, 5 thumbs up 😀

  • 5/5 Veronica L. 2 years ago on Google
    Super yummy! It must be the No.1 Chinese restaurant on the Gold Coast! 😍😍😍😋😋😋


Call +61 7 5514 0393 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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