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  • 2/5 SummeryKnight74 1 year ago on Google
    This place was mentioned to be extremely nice and looked like that from a glance. But on the inside, the staff, service and food need to be fixed immediately. When we walked into the restaurant, it looked quite fancy. The table that we were sitting at had a napkin, chopsticks and a soup spoon. The water was poured and it was taken away. Then we ordered the food. My food took about 1hr 30 mins to arrive. This is extremely bizarre as the amount of staff in the restaurant was 4 times that of an average restaurant. The amount of people there was also only around 20. When the food finally arrived, it was not worth the expense and long wait. We left after having dessert that we did not order. After eating at Donna Chang, I had food poisoning for 2 days. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because of its looks. Although, perhaps we came on an unlucky day. Overall, the staff, service and food should be fixed immediately or replaced now if you want to expect customers.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick G. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a really good restaurant! Firstly Donna Chang has an interesting wine list, which includes a great range of German reisling. We choose one of those, which matched the food perfectly. Secondly the food is really tasty and well presented. The standouts, from what we ordered, were the sesame green tea noodles, the house made pickles and the egg noodles with Chinese cabbage. Finally the restaurant itself is spectacular, in a beautifully preserved old government building.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christine A. 6 months ago on Google • 346 reviews
    This was my second time dining here. We had a booth table, which was awesome. It was private and quiet where we were. The decor here is stunning, and it's very glamorous. The service was ok, but it could have been better. I would recommend the waiters explain the dishes a bit more. Explain the massive spoon on the table is for serving from the shared plates. The drinks took forever to come out. We had the $120 banquet and I was a bit disappointed by the choices. Personally, I preferred the first time i came here and we chose our dishes. I was surprised as restaurants usually include some of their most popular dishes on their banquet menu.... There were a few disappointing dishes but overall the group enjoyed the food. I wouldn't be back based on this experience, though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chani 9 months ago on Google
    Donna Chang offers a delightful culinary experience. The food is beautifully flavoured, creatively presented and satisfying to the palate. The service is attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. Particular mention, Mila and Izzy (from Surrey😉) where extremely gracious and very helpful - a big Thank You for making our gender reveal fun and unique! Small things make all the difference! The restaurant's architecture showcases a tasteful fusion of modern and heritage elements, adding to its charm. Situated in a convenient location, Donna Chang is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable gastronomic adventure.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 B C. 4 months ago on Google • 385 reviews
    Delish, fresh and fair value good given the quality produce Fantastic vibe and Service Only downside is there are only three single toilets for the Ground floor which often resulted in a line of 5 to 7 people. We actually resorted to going across the road to the toilets in the hotel Not withstanding the toilet issue, we will be back

  • 5/5 Cherie H. 1 year ago on Google
    A grand and elegant restaurant with sophisticated vibes. The menu was very gluten and dairy free friendly and the cocktails were delicious. Food was excellent, my favourites were the eggplant, calamari and rice noodle rolls. The chocolate parfait was also delicious. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity. Would love to come back to try more food!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karel T. 2 years ago on Google
    Waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable. Food highly exceeded my expectation. Flavours were authentic instead of having a westernised twist. Service was very quick - table for 9 during lunch time. Very happy overall! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katia G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wanted to try Donna Chang this time for some delicious Chinese food, the location is really nice, chic and elegant. The service is quite good even if our waitress didn't excused or said anything about the time, we waited around 45/50min to get our first dishes (quite disappointed as it wasn't busy) The food looked very nice but that's it, we were expecting so much more from this restaurant as the prices are pretty high but the food was just ok- Our booth seating was quite dusty which is not nice at all, especially for a place like this. In my opinion there are other better options in the city.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Radie T. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Great way to spoil someone or even yourself. We had the banquet to try all different dishes and it was amazing and very filling! Cocktails were on point! Great atmosphere and the staff were so attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend a visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul I. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious Chinese food especially the pecking duck. The duck was juicy and tender. Authentic pecking duck and with good amount of serving. Donna chang has also one of the better cocktails. My partner had 3 cocktails as it flavourful and has a good mix of alcohol. The dim sum was yummy and steamed well. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was elegant and yet simple.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 3 months ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    Great destination to have lunch in brisbane, especially if you're into asian food. The dim Sims are amazing. The noodles were great. I highly recommend the duck pancakes. They also have fresh seafood options within the venue. The service was great and our waiter was very accommodating and guided us through the menu explaining all the dishes. Great venue for group bookings also. Well done.

  • 4/5 Nathan 2 months ago on Google • 151 reviews New
    For the money we paid (132$ per person) it wasn’t cheap, the service was laggy. They need more staff. The food was fantastic. The restaurant itself was stunning.

  • 5/5 patrick d. 2 years ago on Google
    What can I say... 5 stars. Bravo Beautiful. Food drink decor company staff great thank you and we'll see you again soon. Go here for good food and special occasions or just a date if you want to impress. Ask about Donna Chang and the history of the name.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew H. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. Will Definitely be back and recommend. They also have private function rooms do a special family dinner. Advice from waiter and smellier a big bonus. Duck pancakes, sashimi and bug & prawn dumplings - amazingly good. Only minor issue is the seating as most tables have a chair one side and soft booth type seating on the other which is notably lower and not so supportive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anoma D. 4 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    A few friends and I did the $55 Sunday Yum Cha Brunch. Staff were absolutely lovely and the interior was stunning. Food was delicious. Only thing I would say was dessert was not great compared to the food brought out for mains. Drinks were yum! Would definitely recommend 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jen J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, love the interior. The service is great also. However, the food was okay, first and second time I visited . Tastes like any other average Asian fusion restaurants I have visited. Nothing special, especially for the price you pay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lyndon R. 3 years ago on Google
    Donna Chang had a great atmosphere and relatively good food - not great, not fabulous, just good. The comment I received from my wife was "I could get this at any Chinese restaurant'. However, the price, for what the food was, was much too expensive. We had the octopus, scallop dim sum and sticky fried pork with baby abalone, couple that with a couple drinks and a mango pudding with pineapple chilli caramel, you have a $200 meal. Not only that, but people were walking back and forward to reach the toilets all night. Not a great sight. To sum it up: The good - Service - Decor was great (atmosphere was great too when people weren't walking back and forward) - Drinks matched their price but weren't overly impressive The bad - Food not worth the cost - Didn't feel like a nice dinner as people were walking back and forth to the toilets from the upstairs function room If I'm going to pay $200 for a meal and drinks shared between two people, I want this to be a meal to remember. Definitely an average meal and could have gotten more for a far lot less.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 James 3 years ago on Google
    Walking in I was impressed (decor and chandeliers)... then I sat down. Firstly it was very difficult ordering a drink, and the young lady I managed to pull aside could not have been less interested if she tried. And after finishing my drink my glass was taken away. NEWSFLASH PEEPS - ask your clientele if they would like another. Secondly the food. The food was ‘ok’ I suppose but at those prices I expect EXCEPTIONAL. Exceptional food and exceptional service, neither of which are present at this establishment. It kind of felt like I was dining in a mall. Now I could go on and on about each dish I tried but I won’t because you have failed the basics of hospitality. Bad service and ‘ok’ food is not a good recipe. The young French attendant was lovely thank goodness so please give him a pay rise. Would I go back, probably not. And I’m not interested in contacting you further in relation to this review. This review and all the other reviews telling of a similar tale should be enough for you to make changes for the better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry H. 3 years ago on Google
    It took 4 weeks to get in on a booking for a Saturday night and we had very high expectations.. Well, from the greet at the door to being sitted along with the decore was amazing from the start... We opted for the banquet as we like to try what the chef has to offer in a variety of food selections.... Well, let's just say again we were not disappointed, from the first to last dish.. . Loved it!! We have have dinned in some great resturants around the world and we would say this was definitely up there, and for Brisbane it was a must do! We will definitely be back!.. Barry
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 boethius17 3 years ago on Google
    Staff were great and place was beautiful. Food was beyond average. Worse than your local Chinese takeaway joint but for twice the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam S. 3 years ago on Google
    If I could give this venue 10 stars I would! But I guess that’s why that are a 1 hat restaurant. The venue is amazing, the transformation from 1910s Bank building to fine dining restaurant sets the scene! Attentive and friendly staff took care with our orders promptly and helped understand the dishes in more detail. So many wonderful choices from the menu gave us our most difficult decisions. The Salmon was my favourite - so full of flavour. More than highly recommended, will dine here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron P. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been to Donna Chang a few times. I've been impressed every time. The service is great, really lovely staff. And the food! It will change you. Some of the best food available in Brisbane. Get pumped for Donna Chang!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cavell C. 2 years ago on Google
    INCREDIBLE What a restaurant. From the moment you walk into Donna Chang, you know you’re in for a treat. The team that deliver the world class experience clearly care about their guests and it shows. Even behind a mask you can tell everyone loves their career. The team were knowledgeable and helpful, from wines all the way through to wishing us a safe journey home. THE FOOD What ever we say here is going to under-sell just how fantastic the food looked and tastes! We were blown away with everything we ordered. Thank you for making our date night absolutely sensational.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kimberly T. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good, we ordered the prawn toast, crispy eggplant, cold chicken, lobster dumplings and kingfish. Great balance of flavours and spice. Keen to come back to try more! Service was attentive and informative when we got our servers attention, although I wish they came to get our drink order a little more frequently. They were also accommodating with time as we were in a rush.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eva G. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly speaking, it’s average for a Chinese in terms of the flavour. The dim sum set is a bit pricey, but reasonable given the ingredients are fish/prawn meat other than pork. The fried rice is beyond the expectation as a side. Finally, nice gin and great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert L. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is wonderful, extensive wine list, awesome ambiance. All of the food we had ranged from good to fantastic. Personal favourites were either of the duck dishes, the crisp pork belly, the egg plant, white bait, the coral trout also excellent (just a little on the small size). Everything is well presented and yummy. The special friend rice wasn't that special. The mixed dim sum was ok. The Asian greens a little lifeless and over done. Desserts, well the best I thought were the mandarin tart and the matcha chocolate cake. The pork ma po was just ok. Needed a little more tofu to balance the sauce. On the whole happy to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rich A. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd give Donna Chang 3.5* if I could. The snapper sashimi is so good, you'll want another plate.. and another! The roast duck was tender and we enjoyed the lamb ribs and fried rice. However, it's expensive. We knew that, going in but expected to be 'wowed' for our money. Only the snapper sashimi achieved this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss 9 months ago on Google
    Banquet was good value. If you don’t favour chilli make sure to mention as there are many hot dishes! Service was on point, very professional, catering and friendly. The decor is simply historically gorgeous and the booths are the best seats in the house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paula. C. 8 months ago on Google
    We did have a very delicious foods the first time but the second times we visited everything was abit salty🥲🥲 I hope the chefs will fix it to make it tasty all the time we go there for dinner ☺️ Overall this place is good for dinning 💕🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cora C. 5 months ago on Google
    The service was overall quite friendly and efficient. I liked the grand feel of the restaurant though the lighting was a bit dim for my old eyes. Some dishes were tasty but I wasn’t impressed as a whole. Our live grouper was cooked quite well with a tasty xo sauce, though the quail was dry and Dan Dan noodles a bit too soft.
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  • 2/5 Lewi H. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    It wasn’t until after we left did it click that this is a gimmick restaurant, what with us both getting the exact same damn Jerry Seinfeld quote fortune cookie. That’s when I realised this is named after Donna Chang from Seinfeld. Just from that you can probably guess the quality of food. “I’m not listening to some white woman, I thought she was Chinese!” Well she definitely isn’t Chinese here. The cockroach on my friends bench seat probably didn’t help either. 2 stars including the tip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roben Delos R. 5 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Was looking forward to try this place during my stay in Brisbane and it didn’t disappoint! Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent! I particularly loved the wontons, fried rice, Peking duck, and the fried ice cream.

  • 4/5 Baz J. 4 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    The waiter who served us was attentive, friendly and a good photographer! As the place was with high ceiling and large open area separated by the dining booths, noise travels across the open area and hence is quite noisy. Food was ok but nothing was great for recommending. It is a high end fusion Chinese dining but the quality is nowhere near some good local family Chinese restaurants in town. The price is also on the expensive side. It’s ok for the experience but would rather go to other well know Chinese restaurants for better quality and more reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Christine J. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely evening here tonight. The food was delicious, but the real standout was the service. Our French waiter was exceptional. We never went without anything, but he was never over the top. He was friendly and very helpful in explaining the menu, even though it was only his first night! We would come again just based on the service.

  • 4/5 Lyla L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, great service, great food! We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Donna Chang's. We had the banquet which was more than enough food - we took some home in a doggie bag! Be prepared for spicy goodness. It was a little hot for my threshold (not very high) at times but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall a great experience.

  • 5/5 Fabrizio P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good, tasty food & wine. The cocktails are served in a nice and picturesque way. The service was attentive and discrete. Nice atmosphere, good to see a top restaurants in Brisbane

  • 4/5 Zhang Joy Y. 3 years ago on Google
    We booked our dinner on Wednesday. However it was surprisingly busy. We had duck, crab and dimsum with seasonal veggies. Delightful dining experience and good service. I loved chilli crab but no I didn’t look great when I was conquering these crabs 🤪

  • 5/5 Steve M. 3 years ago on Google
    5 star food, 5 star service! Not your typical Brisbane restaurant. Definitely recommend! Go in hungry if you're getting a banquet, because there was so much food! We will be back very soon.

  • 4/5 Michael R. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality service & great food

  • 5/5 Damian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just had team xmas lunch at Donna Chang and it was excellent value. Reasonable prices considering the fancy venue, really good service and everyone’s meal was excellent.

  • 5/5 B H. 3 years ago on Google
    Was very excited to have dinner here and was not disappointed! The staff were very friendly and all of the food was delicious (spicy chicken, pork and prawn toast) - highly recommend if you are in the city!

  • 4/5 Lucy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food!

  • 5/5 Feeney F. 3 years ago on Google
    We booked a lovely lunch date at Donna Chang's as I had heard great thing. This was an incredible food experience. The ambiance is just so nice and elegant decor makes it feel warm and welcoming. Very good service and fast to deliver each dish. Our favourite was the Prawn Wontons, like no other we have ever had.

  • 4/5 Steven J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice, the food is a bit spicy for me. The service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant in the Adina Brisbane on George St. Food and service is always first class. Love dining here. If you're in Brisbane CBD, do yourself a favour and eat at Donna Chang

  • 5/5 Nate C. 3 years ago on Google
    What's not to say, great restaurant in an amazing old building. I'd skip the Wagyu if I went again otherwise it was all delicious. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Bruce M. 3 years ago on Google
    Exciting modern chinese cuisine

  • 3/5 MICHEL L. 3 years ago on Google
    No doubt that the restaurant and atmosphere is beautiful .... but it’s just over priced Chinese food most of the food you get any good local Chinese shop for a fraction of the cost . Unfortunately my waitress needs better skills in serving wine rather in the glass then several misses of my expensive wine which the table received. If anything the Chinese greens with oyster sauce are great. It’s Not for me and won’t be coming back. Sorry ....

  • 3/5 Bessie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space with a nice ambiance - service was good but I thought the food would have been to a higher standard given the price. Still pleasant, just nothing exciting.

  • 4/5 Sarah B. 3 years ago on Google
    You come here form impressive decor and pink booths. Luxe dining. Good atmosphere. Food is ok, pricey for Chinese food.

  • 4/5 James M. 3 years ago on Google
    Tucker was OK but I felt they were a bit up themselves. I've dined in many fine dining venues and the best are always the more relaxed.

  • 3/5 Matthew D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food. Had the banquet and every course was amazing. Upmarket setting without being pretentious. So impressed returned for a 2nd meal. Whilst it was still of a high standard it wasn't quite as good. Was particularly disappointed with main meal I ordered. Sticky fried pork with baby abalone in hot sweet and sour sauce. It was notably lacking in intensity of flavour to the point where I would classify it as being rather bland. It was $48 - one of the most expensive mains - yet the chef had skimped on the pork and abalone - wasn't more than 100g of meat. The odd piece of pork or abalone swimming in the underwhelming sauce. There is obviously a consistency issue with the meals which accounts for the differences of reviews.

  • 1/5 Sherie 3 years ago on Google
    This was the worst meal I have ever eaten. We had a banquet for 20 people at a cost of $75 each. I feel like I've completely been ripped off and would never recommend anyone to eat there.

  • 5/5 Bianca M. 3 years ago on Google
    High end great food

  • 4/5 Alexander M. 3 years ago on Google
    Overestimated price for meal provided Meal is freshly cooked and nice

  • 5/5 Sherry Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Bang bang chicken was full of flavor and spicy!! roasted duck was so so tender, prawns in Sui Mai was fresh and crunchy. Dan Dan noodle stayed as its original form and taste but a bit of waste to mince the wagyu, I’d suggest to leave it as chunks just to be creative. Service was great, wine list is extensive, alcohol price is very fair, beautiful Art Deco building to sit in a sunny day. Def will return and try more dishes!!!

  • 3/5 M S. 3 years ago on Google
    Sensational Building & had great service from waiter Marco. Cocktails were very nice too. However, Dumplings were no better than at Yum Cha, Squid was not good flavours were totally wrong, and although the Spanner Crab itself was cooked well, the sauce tasted like bottled sweet chili. Sorry.

  • 2/5 Key K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere Entree was ok, main was not worth money

  • 5/5 Mariska S. 3 years ago on Google
    Went to Donna Chang for my 21st birthday and the staff were all amazing and nice, the best service I’ve had in the city for a long time. The food was all fantastic and the large booth we were seated in are fantastic for groups. They were very comfortable with a chilled atmosphere. I’d suggest ordering the special fried rice if you are looking at ordering the half-duck or pork belly to get the most out of your dishes.

  • 3/5 Giada S. 3 years ago on Google
    I am not a lover of Japanese cuisine. I found the food extremely spicy for my taste. My main was salmon, I found it cooked well but the sauce it was accompanied probably was very sweet. attentive, reliable, courteous and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Christine M. 3 years ago on Google
    My friend took me here for my birthday and I loved it. We both love asian cuisine - all kinds, fancy, no frills whatever. But this was special. Everything we had was great and memorably flavoursome. Venue is insane and service was definitely fine dine.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    The decor was stylish and modern, the food was exceptional, the wait staff friendly, efficient, and not overbearing. I feels like to could be at a trendy high end restaurant in Singapore. There is a lot of flavour and heat in much of the food so expect mouth explosions.

  • 5/5 R C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, drinks, customer service and atmosphere. Recommend booking a table for special occasions. Flavours were amazing and didn't leave with that MSG aftertaste. The drinks menu is awesome too.

  • 5/5 Vicki H. 3 years ago on Google
    We had one of the banquet options and the food came out fast and delicious and there was so much!! Our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs. The cocktails were also delicious. Great night all around and will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Dmitry S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great mix of contemporary Australian and Japanese cuisine. Everything from snacks till deserts is worth trying. Wine and beer options are also great so as the overall design of the space and the atmosphere. Service is quick and nice too. Basically this place has no weak spots. I’d say it is 5/5

  • 5/5 Samantha M. 3 years ago on Google
    I booked in for lunch with my two work mates for our Christmas breakup, and it was great! The space and decor is obviously beautiful, but the dining experience was just as impressive. We ordered the $75 banquet and weren't able to finish all our food (which they happily packaged up for us!). Service was just the right level of attentive. If you're looking for something impressive but not too pretentious, I would highly recommend Donna Chang!

  • 5/5 Weng C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely evening, and a beautiful room. We we're taking an old friend out to celebrate his birthday, Food was well presented and delicious Service was excellent No big issues, but 2 small things: A) given the reservation asks if its a special occasion and we did mention this when arriving. I would have thought that something could have been done to recognise the event. B) Having a table that at the front door, really places your patron in the flow of the passing traffic. Not really in keeping with the location or event

  • 1/5 Nicole M. 3 years ago on Google
    Sadly a very disappointing experience, we dined with a group of six on Saturday. As we had two friends from Shanghai we made our own banquet and ordered a lot of different dishes. After all the reviews we were all looking forward to the dinner, we had an 8.30pm booking, as the table wasn't ready we had drinks at the bar. There was no follow up from the team and nobody advised us that the table was ready, we had to try and catch their attention to ask ourselves. We finally got seated after 9pm, we had some dishes arrive quite quickly and all thrown in the middle with no space, we then waited almost one hour for our next dishes, with no explanation. We were finally told it would be 5 minutes, which turned out to be longer. When it did arrive, unfortunately it was disappointing. The food lacked flavor and authenticity, the Kung Pao Chicken had no Sichuan pepper and was more like an overcooked sweet and sour dish. We ordered a large variety and only a few were high quality (the Chilli Crab was a winner) When the bill arrived we noticed we were charged for food that never actually arrived, we ordered duck pancakes and it was only when the bill arrived we realized we didn't actually receive them. Overall we all left underwhelmed, with slow service, lack of flavor and a huge gap between courses.

  • 5/5 Gore & Associates L. 3 years ago on Google
    Elegant dining, excellent service and delicious Chinese food of first quality. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Carly P. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food and attentive service by friendly staff

  • 1/5 Frank G. 3 years ago on Google
    Not the experience I was hoping or paid for...$4 a head for tap water...there are laws re on selling water...food was underwhelming and some dishes were poor due to overcooked protein... wide berth for me in future

  • 5/5 Brickhouse G. 3 years ago on Google
    An absolutely amazing experience. Both the food and the beverages were exquisite and the service was impeccable. We will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 Trz 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely venue, with gorgeous interior; well worthy of an aesthetically pleasing instagram shot. Everything was quite expensive and portion sizes were rather small however, all items I ordered did taste amazing.

  • 3/5 Ryan F. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was overpriced, dishes mostly consisted of confused flavour profiles. Smokers with desensitised tastebuds may enjoy the food served here. A bit disappointing that no accommodation of the banquet was available, and that the whole table was required to have the banquet (or none of us), even though some of the dishes did not appeal to me. Gorgeous venue.

  • 5/5 Liz W. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a fabulous evening at Donna Chang. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Excellent service, delicious food and a great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Jenny F. 3 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing place, the food is absolutely fabulous no wonder it’s been rewarded with a one hat! The staff are also excellent! An absolute must😄

  • 5/5 Tom S. 3 years ago on Google
    I am obsessed with everything about this place - incredible food, service is great and the restaurant itself is so beautiful. My #1 pick in Brisbane for a reasonably priced amazing feed.

  • 5/5 Nicole L. 3 years ago on Google
    Donna Chang lives up to all of the hype - every single flavour in every dish is so considered and balanced. Staff were attentive, kind and helped us plan the perfect selection of dishes from the A La Carte menu. I would eat the Sesame + Green Tea Noodle Salad every single day if I could.

  • 1/5 Georgia R. 3 years ago on Google
    What has happened to Donna Chang?? I have always absolutely LOVED dining at Donna Chang and always found the food superb. On Saturday night we dined with a group of 8 (all diners other than my husband and I were first time diners at the restaurant) and the food was barely average and boring, we actually went in search of food later in the evening because we were all still hungry. I was embarrassed that I had spoken so highly of the food at Donna Chang only to have everyone so disappointed, especially as it was a special occasion. I can't understand it - what has happened to Donna Chang??

  • 5/5 Holly P. 3 years ago on Google
    5 star food, service and ambience. would 100% recommend for a special occasion. For us, it was my husbands birthday lunch (with no kids), it was the perfect lunch.

  • 3/5 Matthew C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good but not stunning For a $75 banquet I was expecting more Food quantity was fine but all tasted the same. Some way too spicey Staff are great as is the setting.

  • 5/5 Venture P. 3 years ago on Google
    This was the best restaurant by far we have been to in such a long time. From the moment we walked in where we were warmly greeted, to the amazing professional friendly prompt service, to the amazing food, to the sensational atmosphere. Highly recommend, and will be back for sure. Thank you to the entire team. 🙏🏼Brent

  • 5/5 Scenic Rim B. 3 years ago on Google
    To experience a Chinese New Year at Donna Chang is a must!! We had a wonderful time indulging in the gourmet banquet and highly recommend the wine pairing...

  • 5/5 Darren C. 3 years ago on Google
    Yes its the best service in Brisbane

  • 5/5 Nicholas N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service. One of the best in Brisbane

  • 5/5 Richard O. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, seriously big portions for a banquet, tasty dishes. 😋

  • 5/5 Karen 3 years ago on Google
    had dinner last night (7th feb). Great food and experience. Service was amazing especially the waitress and the manager serving our table. She was able to organise a customised cocktail for us. Would highly recommend this place again!

  • 5/5 Scott M. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered the roast duck and barramundi, and was very nice and good quaility. Look forward to trying out a few of the other dishes next time.

  • 3/5 Jodi 3 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for a light lunch. The Ma Po style hot fried pork w Sichuan chilli bean sauce + soft steamed tofu was delicious. As was the PINA COLADA BUBBLE TEA. The DUCK, DUCK OLD FASHIONED was so smooth and smoky, yum! The prawn toast was like any other chinese restaurant. And i was disappointed with the blue moreton bay bug dumplings, such a lovely ingredient disrespected here, dry and wasted. Enough of an impression to make it worth returning for a second try though. See you again

  • 3/5 David O. 3 years ago on Google
    Its OK. Good amount of food and good ambience. Food taste is all right.

  • 5/5 Ella K. 3 years ago on Google
    Always perfect, nothing to fault. Drinks are amazing, cocktails are super unique, and food never disappoints. The atmosphere is stunning and servers very attentive. We keep coming back again and again, same beautiful quality each time.

  • 4/5 Min 3 years ago on Google
    A stunning space, great service but unfortunately, for me, the food lacked wow factor.

  • 5/5 Alan R. 3 years ago on Google
    A great dining experience with the lovely surrounds, the excellent service and very good (and tremendous in some cases) food. Will be going back to try the dishes I couldn’t fit in this time.

  • 5/5 James J. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow...wow...wow....amazing service & food. What are great restaurant! My new fav Brisbane place to eat.

  • 3/5 Roger B. 3 years ago on Google
    Loud

  • 5/5 Pat Harris R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice location, both amazing venue inside and great inner city spot. The staff were very kind and helpful. Good food would be an understatement. Perfect for a pre all night casino session.

  • 3/5 Faith 3 years ago on Google
    We went to Donna Chang for our staff Christmas dinner and overall I was not overly impressed. It felt pretty average. The staff were ok weren’t rude or anything but they weren’t friendly either. I ordered a drink and the waitress got it wrong, We were in the balcony rooms and the aircon didn’t work, so there were plug in wall tower fans on the floor. One of the waitresses taking drink orders dropped a whole tray of drinks not sure if she tripped on the fans or if she was bumped. Now to the food. I barely ate any of the food it was so spicy. We got the banquet and I actually love spicy food but on top of the room being so hot and the relentless spice, dish after dish, there was no relief from the heat. I had never been to Donna change before our Christmas dinner and after that experience I probably wouldn’t go back. I’m sad I didn’t enjoy my experience as I have heard good things about it.

  • 4/5 Jeff S. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed our evening at Donna Chang. The old savings bank building brings a classic old world vibe to this modern Chinese restaurant. The food was good but not amazing. The duck pancakes were generous with an on point presentation. The crispy pork was juicy. I’m not a fried rice lover but really enjoyed Donna Chang’s as it wasn’t oily and more importantly didn’t have an over abundance of peas.

  • 5/5 Erivan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful fine dining Chinese restaurant inside one of Brisbane’s most magnificent heritage buildings, the old Queensland Government Savings Bank circa 1914. The design of the space maintains the heritage aspects of the site. The contemporary Chinese menu combines Cantonese and Sichuan flavours. The 100-bottle wine list has plenty of riesling and light reds. There’s also a number of cocktails, and beers on tap or by the bottle.

  • 5/5 Anh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very pretty restaurant, it was my first time trying here. We ordered plenty of food, Singapore crab and duck dish were very delicious, they have yummy nice dessert as well. Will come back next time!

  • 5/5 Irene G. 2 years ago on Google
    Our first time to Donna Chang restaurant and impressed with the deco inside. The service is good. The food is excellent. We love all the dishes we ordered especially the steam chicken dishes and the mixed Tim sum. We will definitely be back again!

  • 4/5 Branda L. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and a couple of friends went here for lunch and I definitely recommend everyone to at least visit once. The wait staff were lovely, easy to talk to and always ready to help you out. The food was decently sized and delicious. The Prawn Toast is a must, their take on such a traditional starter is not only aesthetically pleasing but delightful to the taste buds as well. Surprisingly, the Cabbage and Mushroom and Asian Greens were also amazing, absolute flavour bombs with each bite. And the Pork Belly was super crunchy. I would also come back for the Red Bean Soft Serve, nice, sweet, nutty flavour sprinkled with crunchy red bean bits. Only downside was I was a bit disappointed with the Xiao Long Baos, the dumpling skin/pastry was a bit thick and didn't have as much soup as you would expect. But overall, an excellent experience.

  • 5/5 Mr M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant located in a beautifully renovated room (old bank). Very good service and a balanced menu of traditional and new. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Michelle O. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! So full of flavour, staff excellent. Every dish was super!! Very reasonable too 🥰😍👌

  • 5/5 Kelly S. 2 years ago on Google
    We experienced a flavour explosion! Every single dish in the $110 banquet was delicious and perfectly balanced. There was 7 of us and we all had a cocktail and everyone enjoyed their drink also. The setting, the service and the food were all excellent and I highly recommend this wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Jane A. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food, stunning private dining room and location, love the decor and outstanding service for a Women in Consulting dinner. I've been back in the same week to take other clients for lunch. One of my new favourites now! Thank you so much, we'll be back!

  • 3/5 Cee 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good and flavourful but a bit overpriced. Service was decent at the start of the night.

  • 5/5 Ivan T. 2 years ago on Google
    The kingfish is definitely a must! Service was great too!

  • 5/5 Umesha W. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant for my birthday dinner. The interior is so exquisite. Food and portion sizes were perfect and so delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. After our dinner, the waitress gave me a cute little Birthday icecream cupcake. It was a lovely gesture by the restaurant. We will be back for sure!

  • 5/5 Amber M. 2 years ago on Google
    Thanks to the Donna Chang team for a great family lunch today. Very attentive staff, great food and quality wine list. A special mention to Warlock for service with personality!

  • 5/5 Bianca C. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous restaurant, with an opulent ambience. The wait staff were all attentive welcoming and skilled in providing excellent service. We had the banquet snd all the dishes were flavoursome and presented beautifully. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Data-Reighn C. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my partner her for our first date. We were craving duck and could not have been more happy with the overall experience! The duck was sublime, the pork belly was the bomb, the cocktails were out of this world and the staff were the icing ok the cake. Special shout outs to Angus and Warlock!

  • 4/5 Jonathan L. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant offers a fusion East meets West experience with the bulk majority of the dishes being from Chinese cuisine. We ordered the white chicken and lamb skewers to start off with, followed by the chow mein noodle with cabbage, roast duck, char siu pork neck and some drinks. The white chicken was very succulent and flavoursome, cooked to perfection. The lamb on the other hand was a bit of a let down as it was quite salty and a little dry. The chow mein with fungi was also a tad bit too salty for my liking although the portion sizes were generous. Roast duck was very nice. The skin of the duck was very crisp while the duck meat was tender and succulent. It was difficult to fault the duck. The cha siu pork neck was also a bit of a let down as pork neck is usually very soft and tender. The pork neck actually tasted like usual cha siu cooked in Chinese restaurants but it was a tad bit dry. The honey coating may have caused the outer layer of the cha siu to be slightly burnt when cooked. There weren't many dessert options to choose from in the menu. I decided to order their special or the night, which was an expresso soft serve. In my opinion, the flavour wasn't strong enough but the soft serve was was quite smooth. Service was awesome. Staff were very friendly and polite. Atmosphere was also great. The open kitchen plan allows for guests and patrons to look in to see how food was made. The restaurant definitely pitches towards the high end Chinese fusion dining experience. Presentation was good and ingredients were fresh. My personal preference though is authentic Chinese food. The dishes are on the pricey side for Chinese food. If you are into fushiok Asian food, give this restaurant a try.

  • 5/5 Sajeda S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovedddd the food at Donna Chang! Huge credit to our waitress Victoria - every single thing she recommended was brilliant. Her knowledge of the menu was key and just the general vibe from the moment we sat down was so welcoming. The cumin spiced lamb buns! my goodness 👌🏾 I would have been satisfied with just that and the perfectly made margaritas! But ofcourse we did order more and everything was delicious. Food came out fast, vibrant atmosphere and great restaurant for a fun date night and group dins! Can’t wait to be back and try more of the menu.🥂

  • 3/5 philly P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with lovely food. Unfortunately, we had to wait 90 mins for our main meals when all the diners who ordered later than us were served before us. For a upscale restaurant, there was minimal customer service and the wait staff did not get back to us when we asked her about our main meals. We didn't feel welcome at Donna Cheng at all. Quite disappointing dining experience us.

  • 4/5 Shaun G. 1 year ago on Google
    There were good things and there were definitely bad things to our experience at Donna Chang’s. We had the $90 Banquet and some of the dishes were exquisite, but some just didn’t hit the mark. I couldn’t help but feel the mains lacked the punch the entrees delivered. Service was friendly enough. The wait times between courses was a little too long for my liking. Range of the menu looked decent, perhaps the selections on the banquet just missed the mark for me - especially the mains. Ambience was excellent.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous food, beverages and service! Our Donna Chang experience did not disappoint and would highly recommend dining here if you love Asian flavours and fine dining. We enjoyed the vegan banquet, which was nothing less than amazing. Paired with cocktails. Very generous portion sizes and our waitress kindly offered for us to take the rest of the food home with us. All of the dishes paired perfectly (flavours) and we could not fault anything (from service to the food). The decor is gorgeous too.

  • 5/5 Denise C. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing restaurant in Brisbane with great service and ambience. Everything from entrees to dessert were 5 stars. The restaurant is located in a beautiful building. Highly recommend the lobster roll, char siu pork, prawn toast, coconut sago and fried ice cream.

  • 4/5 James R. 10 months ago on Google
    Freindly staff and nice atmosphere. I had the Kung pao chicken, Dan Dan noodles and whole baby barramundi. Kung pao chicken was my favourite. The dish was full of flavour, well presented and balanced. Chicken was tender and there was a nice heat from the chillies. I also liked the addition of macadamia nuts for texture. Only comment is on the Dan Dan noodles which were a little soggy and lost thier firmness. Overall an enjoyable night and especially liked the signature martini.

  • 5/5 Cybill G. 11 months ago on Google
    Elegant restaurant right in the heart of Brisbane! I very rarely taste a restaurant in Australia that doesn’t hold back on chili & heat. I certainly love the fact they’re not afraid to use chili & spice! Both Dandan noodles & Kung Pao Chicken packed a punch which I didn’t expect being in Australia. Service was excellent! Food came really quickly after ordering and it was excellent value for money! I will surely return!

  • 3/5 Al B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was decent, but service was very underwhelming. Interesting take on the duck pancake where the meat is usually used to create a seperate dish but here, they left it with the skin. I simply don’t get why supposed fine dining establishments place zero emphasis on service quality and training. Staff were not bothered, dismissive and plain rude. We ordered a fair few dishes and instead of replating or reorganising, they simply stacked our plates on top of each other. I mean seriously??

  • 5/5 Phyllis C. 1 year ago on Google
    All the dishes we tried were delicious - spot on with flavours and textures. Beautiful restaurant and fantastic service. Great dining experience!

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 8 months ago on Google
    Fabulous food, wonderful service - we didn’t have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us as walk-ins at the bar. The Mapo style pork with tofu was amazing !

  • 5/5 Mark M. 6 months ago on Google
    I attended for the first time as part of a whisky event and the food was delicious, service and atmosphere was excellent and the night was amazing. Wouldn't change a thing.

  • 5/5 Alexander W. 6 months ago on Google
    Brilliant! Epic location with food to match. Easy to understand menu. The cummin spiced lamb buns are to die for

  • 5/5 Aisha 5 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, the food is well portioned and packed with flavour, the szechuan beef tartare is one of my favourite dishes and I keep returning just for that dish.

  • 5/5 Ecka H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Omg 😱 what an experience in culinary delightful delicious food served up to us in their banquet. It was nothing short of magnificent over many varied courses. Very friendly and efficient staff. Exquisite Wine selection or any drinks of your choice..Very comfortable surroundings and the seating arrangement was spot on. You don't experience this type of evening very often but this was truly a night to remember!❤️ We'll be back for sure with a bigger crew for our next visit.Thank you all at Donna Changs for a wonderful experience.


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