Shu Restaurant

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   Nadia

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We were very excited to take our mother for yum cha for her birthday and ended up disappointed. The food was underwhelming. It tasted like a lot of the dishes were frozen and microwaved just before serving. Several items on the menu were different from what was advertised online on their website, and the dishes that were the same looked different from the photos. The pace of service was so slow, we would eat a tiny morsel and then wait ten minutes for the next course, despite it being “bottomless”, we left still a bit hungry. The one dish we enjoyed the most, they ran out of when we requested more. It seemed strange that there was no dessert. When we went to pay, the server verbally asked if we wanted to tip, which was an awkward interaction. Overall, not worth the money.
   

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   Anita

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really loved the food, well 3 out of five dishes were totally yum the other 2…just ok! Service was excellent and drinks delish! Thanks guys and ladies in kitchen!
   

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   Michael

   Sunshine Coast

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 24 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We dined for the special mushroom tasting menu. Food was interesting however some of the flavours were muddled with a couple of the dishes in the tasting menu being hit and miss. Nice staff and good cocktails. If you are vegan and want a tasting menu I’d give it a try! Good value even if the dessert was not wonderful.
   

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   Alejandro

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shu has delivered again. The MuSHUroom series is a must t try. Looking forward to the third one - bring on Summer Series.
   

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   Brigitta

   Melbourne

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely love the food that Shu creates. The unlimited yum cha was just delicious. I’m amazed at his creations and flavours. It was my 3rd time at his restaurant but first time having his yum cha and I can’t wait to go back. If you haven’t been to Shu yet, please go and experience his plant-based food!! You won’t regret it!
   

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   Rochelle

   Victoria

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Came here on recommendation for a date night. Food was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is shabby chic, however it is a confusing mix of modern contemporary with a hipster element. Wait staff walk around in all white - many of them weren't very friendly providing a "stand offish" service manner which seemed quiet cool. The bartender Alex was the shining light - he was super friendly, went above and beyond and was really interested in giving great customer service. It was a busy Saturday night and the degustation took almost 3 hours. Some courses came out within a few minutes of each other - others there was a 30 min wait. The food itself again was delicious, flavoursome and really interesting mixes - really unique. Glad I tried this on recommendation
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amongst the eclectic and exciting details of it’s decor, Shu Restaurant provides an excellence in hospitality. Their customer service was wonderful with the staff greeting us with a warm welcome and maintaining that warmth and attention to detail throughout the evening. The presentation of every dish and how it was delivered to the table was greatly appreciated. The fusion of flavours was delicate but didn’t fail to make our tastebuds sing with joy. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Shu and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a luxurious adventure into plant based cuisine. I have dined here before and they never fail to impress our guests. I will certainly be back for more enjoyable meals!
   

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   CarolynK

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s all true! All the rave reviews about this little gem of a plant-based restaurant are absolutely spot on! We had the $55/head unlimited yum-cha today and yes, we all had seconds and some of us even had room for dessert😋 Every dish was so beautifully prepared and presented, service was excellent and the delicate flavours of each just left us wanting more! Thank you to everyone at Shu for a fabulous Sunday afternoon celebrating a birthday
   

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   Dani

   Melbourne

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always the food was stunning and service fabulous. Our omnivore son who hates mushrooms and tofu ordered seconds of both. Can not recommend Shu more highly
   

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    Salomon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The owner is amazing, still open just for us both. My wife has a her birthday in this fantastic restaurant. Unique experience for us in quiet ambience, was great. We love it. Of course we will come again for our celebrations. Plus so delicious is perfect. High recommended to going this amazing restaurant. Thank you so much 🫰
    

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