Dining in large groups

Noble Palace in Phillip has very good yum cha.

Musing on this, for mother’s day and a big group, what about one of the Yum Cha places? our hockey club used to have a tradition of going to the New Shanghai on Sundays for the Yum Cha, and it was awesome. The whole place was large groups, it seemed, and the place was made for it. You could all just graze away, having as little or as much as you wanted, no pressure to eat and run…

Who does the good yum cha now?

Fox said:

fox said :

Rama’s does very well with groups, although it probably pays to be seated outside so you don’t suffer from the noise inside. I was there this past Saturday for my friends Hen’s night (@Ant – you may have noticed the sweet little red-headed nurse!) and although the food was fantastic, the noise was close to unbearable.

Oh god, Canberra is tiny, isn’t it! I was facing your lot, I was at the big long table going down the middle of the room. Saw your table arrive (hard to miss it really) with all the paraphanalia!

Yes, the noise was shocking, in fact once we’d been fed I made my excuses and left, it was like being belted over the ears with a stick. The food was awesome AND they know about allergies. Couldn’t believe how busy it was. Teh place was full (we had the big table, plus several of the booths on the wall) and outside was about half full, plus they always had people coming in for their takeaway.

The Ottoman will also do a private room for functions and they have several of varying sizes. Private rooms are also fabulous if your group includes anyone who uses a hearing aid who generally will not be able to cope in large noisy spaces.

I agree with the sentiment that eating out on Mothers Day and/or at clubs is usually a recipe for disaster!

I think I know which Gungahlin club you had the ordinary meals at. I ate some cardboard there myself the other day.

How about the family food court restaurant in Dickson. Ok it’s low rent but it’s a set food bill and there’s enough variety for most groups.

+2 for pho quoc. delicious, cheap and a relaxed environment; and you can split bills!

a bit more upmarket, lanterne rooms can cater to larger groups, as can chairman and yip (i think their private room upstairs can sit 20)

Rama’s is great and always good if you’re bored with your own conversation you can tune into the table next door! It’s pretty cacaphonic in there when they have a full house. I always tell them the only downfall is that they need to expand to a bigger space 🙂

Rama’s does very well with groups, although it probably pays to be seated outside so you don’t suffer from the noise inside. I was there this past Saturday for my friends Hen’s night (@Ant – you may have noticed the sweet little red-headed nurse!) and although the food was fantastic, the noise was close to unbearable.

Legends in Manuka is another favourite of mine – particularly for larger groups. Plus, the range of banquets covers a range of tastes and can be customised to what you would prefer.

Holden – I’m with you.

Or better idea, buy a few BBQ chickens, some salad and booze and make use of one of Canberras lakes. The weather will be nice during the day and you can be pretty sure it won’t rain.

If I had the choice between a large group to a ham steak’n’pineapple “club” on Mother’s Day or taking 20 people to Maccas, I know which I would take. Sure the Maccas option is very low rent, but you’ll know what to expect before walking through the door and won’t be back here after Mother’s Day starting a thread about how shit the service was.