the chairman and yip

ohh so tasty. love the asian inspired menu. if it's you're first time i strongly suggest the dinner for two, that way you get a taste of all the best dishes off the menu.staffare friendly and attentive. only negative is the desserts - they could definitely improve here.

amazing asian fusion. as soon as we walked in, i loved the ambient of the restaurant. its very cozy and rustic. we ordered tasting menu and being a pollo pescitaeian i requested meat dishes to be replaced to alternative dishes. first three dishes - prawn calamaries and teriyaki style salmon was cooked in perfection and was so delicious! then followed by vegetarian pancake (instead of duck) which were okay but it wasn't exceptional. stuffed mushroom and grilled eggplant was very nice. last meal was vegetarian curry (instead of lamb) it was great but by that time i was already very full. i have to say their serving is very generous we were both extremely full after the main meals there were no rooms for dessert. i'm impressed when they said that they deducted money from the total bill since we didn't want the dessert. i'm definitely coming back to this restaurant when i'm in canberra next. impeccable service friendlystaffgreat price for amazing meals. 10/10 cant fault a thing. highly recommend anyone - must visit if you are in canberra.

highly recommend for a special night out. the atmosphere and welcome and attentiveness of thestaffreminds you of the best chinese restaurants in hong kong, sydney or melbourne. as a group of four we decided to go with the fixed menu, costing $88. arrive hungry, though the menu is very well structured and there are many small courses.
thestaffgo to great lengths to describe each course.
we started with kingfish sashimi; crab roe and corn consumme and smoked crab meat.

the okinawa cuttlefish and scallop toast, with some squid ink had a intense array of flavours. the hand made steamed prawn and pumpkin dumplings with a prawn broth were the best dumplings we’ve ever had.
the hot pot of eye fillet steak and scallops were great. finally, the sweet and spicy eggplant had an obvious but not overpowering kick.

the meal finished with a light lime type of mouse covered with sesame seeds.

there is a very extensive wine list from small wineries in act, tasmania, barossa, victoria, bordeaux , alsace. most wines are from mid $60 upwards. you can byo for $18 per bottle.
for the quality of food and excellent staff, well worth the price for a special night out.

there is no better place to be in canberra if you are a foodie and even if you’re not a foodie than the chairman and yip! this place knocks your socks off! loved my maiden rendezvous and look forward to many more memorable evenings and nights here! thestaffgo 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 the chairman and 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 betterstaffthan 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. chairman and yip is at the top of its game and its unmissable.

the chairman and 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;staffwho 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. the chairman & yip would be ideal for a special occasion or work function.

the chef's tasting menu at chairman & 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 waitstaffautomatically serve it onto your plate.

goog, always good!!!!. what a wonderful night! the taste of the food was amazing andstaffwere excellent!! i would go back time and time again!!!

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

rating: 8/10 – the food type is probably described as modern chinese fusion for australian’s. the food is quite delicious, food came in on time, and thestaffwere friendly. no complaints.
will we go again? no, as we prefer traditional chinese food. but we would definitely recommend people to come and experience this set banquet.