The Thousands

A friend of mine was once on a crusade to get a quiet but delicious Indonesian eatery in Northbridge on the map, scheduling every group dinner that she organised there. That was about five years ago – business since appears to have picked up, well done Liz!

I’m calling Shanghai Tea Garden my ‘Liz Project’. For some reason it is always only half full, yet it’s hands down the best authentic Chinese food in Northbridge (i.e. no fluorescent orange sweet and sour pork).

The service is also endearingly enthusiastic. On my first visit a few weeks back, our table was given an animated run-through of the house specialties by the waiter, before being proudly told that STG had stolen the chef from their more successful competitor a few doors down. He proceeded to whip out some lovingly laminated reviews (including some for their rival from when the now STG chef ruled the roost).

Our tip? Order the Shanghai dumplings, Foshan fragrant chicken and Chinese cabbage with garlic and chilli. And then tell all your friends!