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David's Prahran
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David's

4 Cecil Pl 3181, Prahran

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Work schedule:
Monday
12:00 - 15:30 18:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
11:30 - 15:00 17:30 - 21:00
Wednesday
closed
Thursday
closed
Friday
18:00 - 22:00
Saturday
18:00 - 22:00
Sunday
18:00 - 22:00

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Do kids pay for unlimited yum cha?

Do they have a private dining area that will take 14 people?

Is it true it is not byo on Sunday?

Is David's byo?

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Sarah Mu

03.17.2021
5

Great staff and great food. Will definitely go again!

Paddy Scott

03.14.2021
2

Had a Friday night set dinner that felt more like a 100m sprint not a nice dinner with friends. The food was OK, but nothing special, but the pace and service was where it was really let down. 90 minutes is not enough time for 10 dishes. They just kept coming and backing up. Dish after dish thrown on the table. As the whole restaurant is eating the same thing there’s no chance to catch up as all tables are served the same dish at the same time. The staff were only concerned with getting us to finish at the speed of Usain Bolt and making way for the next mass sitting. The drinks were painfully slow, (in contrast to the food) and the tables were only ever cleared after we requested them to be. Wait staff only ever checked on us to dump another dish wherever they could fit it on the ever increasingly crowded table. Most of the time when the did deliver a dish, it was tepid.

Francis Wilden

06.26.2019
5

Was there for launch of new menu/new chef and the food I tried on the night was probably the best I’ve ever had here. Bright, complex flavours and with real creative flair. Complements also to whoever selected the wines for the event; done with care and expertise with a focus on quality, not on novelty and how cheaply it could be done. Twenty years on, David’s might well be better than ever. Well done to all ! Was back again a few days later and again, food was terrific. Will be one of our regular places. 👍

Prue Crystal

11.27.2020
5

David's never disappoints. Pleasent atmosphere, excellent customer service (special thanks to Ebony and the other gentleman who served us, sorry didn't get your name this evening). Very reasonably priced, delicious food, (authentic prawn dumplings 10/10) and you will never leave hungry. Already looking forward to coming back.

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Girl About Melb (Steph)

11.23.2020
5

Went on a Friday night for Yum Cha. Delicious, fresh and generous. Service was amazing and friendly. Decor is very sweet, modern and clean. Covid safety adhered to. Can’t wait to return.

D .E

04.21.2021
5

Literally the best food I've ever eaten.

Tess Aitken

03.02.2020
5

Highly recommend David's if you're looking for a modern Chinese dining experience. All dishes were incredibly fresh and flavoursome, without the heaviness that your cheap Chinese takeaway sometimes has. Our favourites were the prawn dumplings, which had chunks of real prawn. A step up from the prawn mince used at other restaurants. The sweet eggplant and rainbow trout also highlights. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. It has a relaxed vibe that allows for a very pleasant dining experience. The fact that it's BYO is the cherry on top!

Mark Chou

09.11.2020
4

The food was delicious, well worth a 5! But the whole providoor cook-it-yourself arrangement was quite the ordeal and more akin to cooking one's own meal than actually getting take out (actually having 4 burners on the go simultaneously, it's probably more hassle than cooking usually). That said, aside from them forgetting to include the chilli oil for the chilli pork dumplings (kinda important!), the food was delicious. We look forward to going there when lockdown is over. Just avoid the providoor experience if you're after a breezy night in; it's not that.

Moses Ng

02.13.2019
5

Been to David's several times; this time has been very different. I remember my first experience at David's, flavor and presentation of food was not the best. Tonight was one of the best meal's I've had at David's restaurant; massive improvement, clean flavors and modern presentation. As each plate of food was served, i can see the love and passion put into preparing that dish. In addition to my dining experience, i would like to thank Christine for organizing the meal for us. Keep up the fantastic work !! I will be back again !

Anna

12.08.2020
4

First restaurant visit out of COVID and it was well worth it. Went for the all you can eat yum cha. Food was delicious, staff where friendly and attentive, place has a great atmosphere. Only downside was limit to time at table but completely understand with dining restrictions.

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David’s was established in 1999 from a small tea store on Chapel Street, founded by Shanghai-born David Zhou. Word of David’s tea talents spread quickly, and he soon opened David’s so he could share Shanghai cuisine with Melbourne. At David’s, we put tradition on the table, offering casual cuisine inspired by countryside Shanghai. Our wholesome fare combines traditional dishes with contemporary tastes. Many of our recipes have been passed down from great grandmothers and are perfect to share with family, friends and colleagues.

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