Sun Kitchen, Albert Park

Who knew that there is so much controversy about the ownership (or part ownership) of the Sun Kitchen? We certainly did not, before The Age expose recently and remained blissfully unaware during our meal here. The restaurant was quiet, much like most Chinese restaurants during this time due to Covid 19. 

The service was attentive and personalised from the moment we walked in the front door. Even though the restaurant is spread over two levels, the staff had walkie talkies to coordinate and communicate to each other so that someone would always be available whenever a guest arrives or leaves. We were showed to our seats by the window which gave us a great view over Albert Park Lake. 

We ordered a Chef's Special, Sauted Milk with Crab Meat topped with Dried Scallops ($68). There was not much crab meat in the dish but it was silky rather like scrambled egg whites and I love eggs. There were complimentary house made XO sauce and dried olive sauce (the latter was very tasty, sweet and salty) which complimented this dish very well.

Gaz's selection of Claypot Black Pepper Beef Rib ($58) was an excellent choice because the sauce was rich and tasty, and there was a generous portion of beef (in comparison to the other dishes) in this dish though it was a little oily.

The third dish ordered was the Pan Fried Chicken with Mixed Mushrooms ($45). I really like this dish because the chicken was bouncy and bursting with flavour. The sauce on top of the chicken was ginger and scallion sauce, usually served separately in traditional Chinese restaurants but mixed together here.

You could say that a serving of 7-9 slices of chicken and some mushrooms does not really justify the price but this is a fine dining restaurant after all and these dishes are meant to be shared between at least 2 people.

I found the venue to be beautiful especially with the views over the lake and the service was attentive. The price is steep for this to be a restaurant you would go every weekend, or even once every fortnight but if you had someone you wished to impress it could be the place to go.