So many good Asian restaurants, so little time!!! and other Gold Coast, Australia Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Yummy House

Yummy House is a Hong Kong style establishment giving a wide variety of food styles from mainland China and its own unique style.

While the general feel of the place is quite industrial, the tables and chairs are basic but well kept, the food is the true drawcard.

From standard western Chinese meals thru to traditional Asian food, the menu is a delight for the tastebuds.

Favorite Dish: I really like the beef hot pot. Quality brisket beef is slow cooked with a tasty sauce and star anice to give a very Asian taste. It is a good dish if you want to try a real asian style dish.

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Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Directions: Mermaid Beach, south of Broadbeach.

Restaurant Name: Cav's Steakhouse

For the absolute best chunk of dead cow in town, you have to go to Cav's. It is a Gold Coast icon but its reputation is fully deserved.

You won't get a meal covered in sauce to disguise the fact their food is bad but you will get a perfect steak. Served with a homemade coleslaw and a baked potato with bacon sauce, it's all you need.

Favorite Dish: My favourite is the export quality rib eye, extra rare. There is nothing like hearing the steak moo when you put the fork in. It is expensive, about $26, but worth every penny.

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Theme: Steakhouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: Brisbane Rd, Labrador
Directions: Just head north from Surfers and look for the fibreglass cows.

Restaurant Name: Joey's Pizza and Ribs

What I love about this place, aside from the excellent food, is the fact it is a genuine family run restaurant. Josie and Phil, and their two sons and their girlfriends, do all the cooking and service duties. What this gives a real commitment to quality, it is their livelihood after all.

Favorite Dish: Personally, I'm a big sucker for a Joey's special pizza. I only ever order a small and can never finish it. The ribs are also fantastic. Try a veal scallopini for one of the best mushroom sauces going.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (07) 5575 1872
Address: Shop 1/2533 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
Directions: It is about 2 mins south of the casino opposite the Lone Star Steakhouse and Sizzler.

Restaurant Name: Sushi 4 You

In the style of your usual sushi train, this small local eatery does both sushi and Hong Kong style yum cha (dim sum). There are Japanese and Chinese chefs so the food is not compromised.

Favorite Dish: I'm a big sushi fan while my wife is more yum cha oriented. Her absolute fav is the pork and coriander dumplings while I'm a bit partial to the BBQ pork pastries!

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Theme: Japanese/Sushi
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Bel Air Building, Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Directions: Opposite Pacific Fair and the casino