MODU, Clayton

Some pictures from our recent visit to MODU in Clayton for an All-You-Can-Eat dumpling feast.

We had prawn and pork spring rolls, wontons in chilli oil, wontons in soup, steamed pork dumplings (white skin), pan fried fish and seafood dumplings (yellow skin), pan fried prawn and pork dumplings (pink skin).

We had everything on the menu, except for the vegetarian dumplings. The highlightes are: the chilli oil for the wontons was delicious - spicy, a hint of peanut paste. The soup in the wonton broth was also delicious. The dumpling skins were thin and not doughy.

I think we managed to pace ourselves quite well and did not eat any more than we should. This is perhaps something all AYCE restaurants would love to hear. Wastage is a big problem.

I thought that the dumpling fillings were not standouts which were pretty essential for a dumpling restaurant. Fortunately MODU is a lot more than just dumplings. There are some street food on the menu like dumplings and noodles but on the balance the decor, the service and prices points to an upmarket restaurant serving sophisticated dishes. And perhaps that's what it needs to focus on becoming.