Noble Court
Though this restaurant is part of the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club in Bondi Junction; with the separate entrance on Bronte Road and the unique yet modern décor, it’s easy to forget the relationship. It’s a huge space, cleverly partitioned into more intimate rooms by dividers made from bamboo steamers. Johnny Lim (who also owns Belmore’s Dynasty Restaurant) and his team create a welcoming, service-orientated environment. It’s a large (and not inexpensive) menu that addresses both Australia’s favourite adopted Chinese dishes and authentic Chinese cuisine. Dish of the night was the Wok-fried Diced Steak with Walnuts and Honey in Pepper Sauce ($23.80), closely followed by the whole, boneless Fried Crispy Peking Style Chicken ($35) that combined the crisp skin one usually associates with duck with a moist centre and an intense (but great) garlic sauce. My dining companion’s eyes lit up over the size of the prawns in the Steamed Jumbo Prawns with Ginger and Shallots ($23.80), but I wished for a little more flavour. However the bowl of super hot chilli provided upon request soon shut me up!
Level 1, 9 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction (02) 9386 9180
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