Saturday, May 5, 2018

Chinacy, South Yarra by Rockstar

I jumped at the chance to go to a Chinacy when they invited us along - it’s a spot on Chapel Street I’ve walked past so many times. 

Chinacy, South Yarra, chicken and scallop dumplings
Chicken and scallop dumplings

Chinacy, South Yarra
It’s a large open space. I love the lighting features and the green wall in the glassed area in the back. The table seating was lovely - gorgeous plate wear and table linen. I love the heritage frontage of stained glass windows.

Chinacy, South Yarra, China Sea
There were lots of cocktails on offer... I tried the China Sea which would be just perfect on a cool winter or autumn evening. The spicy gingery combo was beautifully warming.

Chinacy, South Yarra, Gin dynasty
Gin dynasty being made

The gin dynasty made with saffron gin and elderflower looked rather spectacular with a swirl of honey.

Chinacy, South Yarra, Rose MarTEAni
Rose marTEAni 

The Espresso hazeltini and the rose marTEAni also seemed popular.


Raising the bar!

The chef described the food as modern Chinese, or Chinese with an Australian twist.

Chinacy, South Yarra, kingfish
Kingfish is an absolute favourite of mine - I find it impossible to resist. Served with spring onion, tamari and daikon it had a touch of heat from the daikon.

The chicken and scallop dumplings with gingered vinegar dressing were delicious (see first pic) - silky thin dumpling wrapper with a nice bite to the filling. 

Chinacy, South Yarra, char siew hand bun
Char siew hand bun - I think porky baos have become a Melbourne modern comfort food!

Chinacy, South Yarra, espresso hazeltini
Espresso hazeltini

Chinacy, South Yarra, calamari
The crispy salted duck egg calamari was very edible and more-ish. I loved the fried fragrant crispy curry leaves and chilli it was served with.

Chinacy, South Yarra, salmon
The salmon with peanut, coriander, yuzu pesto, kale and Thai basil was well cooked but I found the flavours clashed a little too much.

Chinacy, South Yarra, green tea mojito
Green tea mojito

Chinacy, South Yarra, porterhouse steak
The Cape Grim porterhouse steak was a divine piece of meat - tender with a good texture and taste. Perhaps a simplified version without the daikon, and more of the ginger scallion sauce would have been perfect.

Chinacy, South Yarra, drunken mushrooms
The drunken mushrooms had a gorgeous variety a mushrooms, and was a lovely meaty yet meat-free dish.

Chinacy, South Yarra, jasmine poached pear
I didn’t think I’d like the dessert, but the jasmine poached pear, served with orange granita and sesame tuile was nicely balanced - not too sweet. I particularly loved the tuile and the freeze dried blood orange segments.

Chinacy, South Yarra, live music
On Friday nights they have live music - it was a lovely back drop to the evening!

Chinacy, South Yarra
Gorgeous table setting and look at those windows!

Verdict

We liked it
We liked it.
Splurge
Splurge.

Overall

Gorgeous lush space with delicious cocktails and modern Chinese food served in style.

The Eat and Be Merry Crew were guests of Chinacy.

Find it at

Chinacy
352 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
Phone: (03) 9827 8111

Chinacy Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

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