the chairman and yip

lunch at thechairmanand yip is a banquet only menu. there are two to choose from with six courses for $45 or eight for $59. the first three items were entree-style offerings, the remaining three were mains served with fluffy steamed rice. the duck pancake which was the first item to role out was absolutely delicious and set a high standard. there was a great mix of food with duck, chicken, ocean trout, chicken and beef dishes all included on the menu.

there is no better place to be in canberra if you are a foodie and even if you’re not a foodie than thechairmanand yip! this place knocks your socks off! loved my maiden rendezvous and look forward to many more memorable evenings and nights here! the staff go above and beyond to pamper and care for you and the food is something you need to experience yourselves.

if anyone just wants a summary, here it is: modern asian food, ambiance and service all superb. price very reasonable. conclusion: a magnificently run restaurant that provides an unmissable experience. if you want additional information, keep reading.

sometimes life is too much fun. this restaurant is superb on every measure. i rarely give fives, but thechairmanand yip deserves one. from the moment we entered to the moment we left was outstanding and hugely enjoyable and it made for the most delightful saturday night out. we booked here because one sage member of our group knew the restaurant was a canberra institution and pressed strongly that we go here. what a wise person. we loved every part of our experience here and i'll explain why in the paragraphs that follow.

the restaurant space is classy, comfortable and calming. it's subtly lit and nicely laid out. it's a lovely and sophisticated layout. we liked it instantly. the modern asian menu is nicely composed with lots of innovative and enticing dishes and mercifully the menu is not too long. someone has put an awful lot of thought into the wine list which seems to have the key bases covered comprehensively.

we were a party of five so we had quite a few dishes. simplistically, i'd say we loved them all. they were all terrific. ones that stood out were the kingfish entree, the tofu, the duck pancake, the beef and scallop hot pot, etc, etc. they were all wonderful. we accompanied the food with some lovely wines, a lovely riesling included, and it's a very thoughtful list as mentioned.

we felt the cost of the night was very reasonable given the quality of the food, wine and service. the service was absolutely outstanding. easily the best service i've personally encountered for many years. food and wine was served quickly by a succession of servers who were just wonderful at their jobs. efficient and effective, affable and friendly without ever being intrusive, it would be hard to find better staff than the ones we encountered here tonight. they were to a person, excellent.

well done to the owners and managers. well done to the staff. establishing, running and maintaining a business as good as this takes serious nous and effort and those things are replete here in everything that's done. the structure and the detail are all covered. i'm not a canberran but if i was i'd come to this restaurant very regularly. chairmanand yip is at the top of its game and its unmissable.

i have been meaning to try thechairmanand yip for quite some time and it was definitely an enjoyable night. the service was attentive and efficient. the food was also very enjoyable. we chose to go with the $75 pp tasting menu, all of the dishes were lovely, in particular the seafood medley. dessert of the night was a nice surprise, vanilla panna cotta with espresso syrup and peanut brittle - was just perfect!

i've always been skeptical about fantasising asian food until i tried thechairmanand yip.

i mean, who would have thought beef and scallops go well together in black pepper sauce.

very interesting menu and great service.

first visit to thechairmanand was super impressed. food was fantastic. the service was good, but felt a little rushed at times. the only downside was the seating. we were at the first table and every time the front door opened we got a blast of nice frosty canberra winter air. instead of a partially filled bookshelf they really need to install a proper wall to shield the dining room from the entrance.

very disappointed withchairmanand zip at barton.civic was so good for so many years.they have combined with malamay and you can tell.nothing stood out as outstanding .would not hurry back.

thechairmanand yip retaurant has been in canberra for a longer time than many canberrans have lived here. prices are a little higher than the average restaurant. what do you get for your money then? in short: a fine dining atmosphere; impeccable service; staff who understand what vegan means and remember your vegan booking on arrival; a separate vegetarian menu -- all of which is vegan or can be made so; and excellent food, beautifully presented. thechairman& yip would be ideal for a special occasion or work function.

never disappoints. been to thechairmanquite a bit.

experience was totally consistent with the last dozen or so times i have been there.

took uncle and aunt to thechairmanfor dinner.

did the banquet.

as always, exceptional.

wine was excellent.

pricey but, you get what you pay for.

will i go back, yes.

the chef's tasting menu atchairman& yip seemed to feature most of the dishes that interested me on the menu except for the chairman's red curry chicken, so it was easy to select that as the option. each dish is brought to the table, and with the exception of the calamari at the start and the lamb and vegetables at the end, the wait staff automatically serve it onto your plate.

consistently the very best in canberra!. without fail,chairman& yip is the very best restaurant in town. fine food, consistently good, clean and flavoursome. staff are divine. will continue to frequent this establishment for as long as it remains. just perfect. thank you!

reliably excellent. yes, it's expensive. yes, there are now others offering a similar style of food. but somehow, you just can't beat the original.
thechairmanand yip is a great choice for a special occasion or an important work lunch or dinner. professional and smooth service, wonderful fresh asian fusion meals, beautifully cooked, using high quality ingredients and presented to look appetising - what's not to love about this canberra institution. oh yes, did i mention that it is expensive? well, some things are worth paying for.
try lunch for a more cost effective way to enjoy what this place has to offer.

enjoy it every time. i've visited thechairmana number of times over the past couple of years and it has never failed to please. i'm consistently impressed with the service and the meals.

last night we had the delicious duck pancakes (although i would prefer if the duck meat wasn't cut up as it is) and the pork 'cake'. i think the cake description is a stretch, it's a pattie/rissole (whatever you want to call it) still very tasty though served with apple, rosemary and a vinegar dressing.

mains were the shantung lamb (always get this, crispy lamb with a sweet vinegar sauce) and the nice, peppery beef and scallop hotpot. the mains are always easy to share as well.

it's licensed but it's also byo which is handy, although the corkage is fairly expensive as you might imagine. they also have an early bird special, 2 courses for $35. it used to be $25 but i still think it's good value.

will return again.