EMPRESS OF CHINA RESTAURANT FAMOUS CHINESE CUISINE Fine Dinning Restaurant 120 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 [MAP] Tel: (03) 9663-1883 Fax: (03) 9663 1462	Dinning Hours: LUNCH Sun–Fri: 12pm to 3pm DINNER Mon–Wed: 6pm to 11pm Thu–Sat: 6pm to 11:30pm Sun: 6pm to 10:30pm
	OUR MOTTO ”SERVICE SATISFACTION” Our service will leave a memorable and lasting impression upon you and your guests	Fully Licensed & BYO wine only
	Empress of China is the proud recipient of many prestigious awards
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS: Good Morning David, Let me firstly say thanks to you and your staff for your gracious hospitality last week. As I said to you then I have been fortunate, courtesy of my job, to venture interstate on a regular basis and as a result I have been able to entertain clients and dine at some of the “finest” restaurants in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne but let me say that without doubt the Empress of China is the best Chinese restaurant that I have ever been to. The atmosphere was great, the food was second to none and the service was excellent and a credit to you and your staff. Please pass on my compliments to everyone at the Empress from both me and Trish. I will recommend the Empress to everyone I know and will definitely return on my next trip to Melbourne. The Chinese beer was a great accompaniment to the meal and went down nicely. A credit too all. Many THANKS again. Brad Caton (by email 10/09/07) Hi David, Just wanted to let you know our family had a great time on Saturday night, they were so impressed with Chinese New Year and your restaurant they want us to book again. As usual the food and service was great. Keep up the good work. Cheryl Derks (by email 23/02/07) To David Leung My family and I last Saturday night (20/1/07) very much enjoyed our meal in your restaurant, It was made very special thanks to your good self and your friendly and professional staff, your teams attention to detail and courteous manners were second to none and I will have no hesitation not only too returning to the Empress of china for a meal but I will encourage any of my family and friends to enjoy a meal there next time they are Melbourne. Looking forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Chris Nankervis Warragul Vic 3820 Eve writes (visited Mon Jul 24 16:51:10 2006): We have been coming to this restaurant for several years and since the new owners have arrived the food is still as good but the atmosphere, service and the space in the restaurant is much better. We enjoy this restaurant much more now. Recommended entree is Spring rolls or Pork Spare ribs Recommended main course is Chicken in port wine sauce Melbourne Diners Guide http://www.mdg.com.au/cgi-bin/mdgrview?name=Empress+of+China
	- One of the grand dames of fine Chinese dining in Melbourne. - With a 36-year tradition, opening in 1971. - Still seen to by Chivalrous staff and Excellent Service. - The 10 page menu makes cobbling together a Cantonese selection simple. Including Specials that may showcase skill with pastry. - Presentation is complex often involving two waiters. - Moderately priced wine list. - Serene softly lit interior.
	Source: The Age Good Food Guide 2006/2007
	We have a variety of Banquet menus, which we believe will cater for any requirements and tastes. The Empress of China also offers private function rooms to cater for and accommodate from 10 and up to 60 guests. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and any specific needs as well as arrange with you if required a specially designed Banquet menu upon your request. Please do not hesitate to contact David (Manager) in order to discuss your booking and banquet menu requirements and any possible variations thereto. We can assure you that we shall do our utmost to please and serve your needs on such a very special occasion so that it leaves a memorable and lasting impression upon you and your guests.
	Here are some of our Famous Dishes
	ENTRÉE Steamed Tasmanian Large Oysters/Scallops - Our special recipe of Garlic sauce, Black Bean sauce, XO Cognac sauce, Ginger sauce and deep fried with five spice salt. Sung Choi Bao - Finely chopped quail, pork, Chinese sausage, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots served in crisp lettuce leaf. Scallops in Shell - Tender pieces of scallop, sautéed in ginger and spring onion sauce served in a scallop shell – appealing to both your eyes and taste buds. Calamari in Pepper Salt - Juicy pieces of lightly battered calamari, wok-tossed in a spicy pepper salt. Steamed Prawn and Chicken Pomegranate - Diced chicken and prawn, bamboo shoots, fresh mushroom wrapped in an egg white pastry. Stuffed Crab Shell with Portuguese Sauce - Fluffy crab meat, with minced onions, baked in the shell with mild curry flavour. Sweet BBQ Spare Ribs - Succulent Pork Spare Ribs barbequed in our very special sauce. Stuffed Crab Claw - Whole crab claw wrapped in thick succulent prawn paste.
	MAIN COURSE: Szechuan King Prawns - Fresh Raw Prawns peeled and divined stir fried with sliced celery and bamboo shoots, red chilli, sesame oil with added chicken stock, corn starch and spices. Peking Duck (2 courses) - A mandarin’s choice, Slices of crispy duck skin are wrapped in pancake with shallots and cucumber, then the shredded duck meat is stir-fried with bamboo shoots and vegetables or in a lettuce cup will be served as a second course. Cantonese Fillet Steak - Eye Fillet steak with your choice of Szechuan sauce, Peking sauce or Honey Black Pepper sauce. Shredded Crispy Beef With Mandarin Sauce - Slivers of Fillet Steak and lightly battered with cornstarch and marinated with mandarin sauce lightly fried to crispy perfection. Pork Ribs with Dark Vinegar Sauce - Oven roasted De-boned Pork Spare Ribs slow stewed in a pot covered with chicken stock, sweet sherry, onions, dark vinegar, light soy and spices until completely tender and served hot with lashings of reduced rich dark sweet sauce. Chu Hau Pork - Filleted pork is stir-fried in a spicy soy sauce and served in a mini wok Macadamia Nut Prawn and Scallop in Birds Nest - Prawn, scallop, snow peas, celery, bamboo shoots. Rainbow Shredded Fillet Steak - As the name suggests, a colourful dish prepared from slivers of fillet steak and vegetables.
	Price Range Entrée: $5 - $14 Main: $22.50 - $33.80 Dessert: $6 - $9 Wine: $28 - $90
	Banquet Bookings by email to info@empressofchina.com.au (at least 1 day in advance).
	Reservations: (03) 9663 1883
	Enquiries: info@empressofchina.com.au