China Bar Russell Street 235 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

"Food in the city after 10pm is pretty much limited to Maccas or Chinatown. This Russel Street outlet is very busy despite the poor reviews. Yes, the staff here are very abrupt and impolite. Ordered Combination Fried Flat Noodles in Egg Gravy. Quite generous with their toppings, decent size serve but lacking the “wok char” notes and definitely had MSG. Nevertheless, quite tasty at this hour of the night. Also ordered Seafood Fried Koay Teow but arrived minus the seafood. When mentioned to the staff, she started rifling through the noodles as she did not believe us - definitely NOT the done thing!! When the dish returned, it was the same plate of “previously rifled through” noodles topped up with a little more noodles, 4 prawns and 6 slithers of fish cake. It was also a little too greasy. The photos on the menu are not an accurate representation of what you actually get. Self serve water, bowls, plates, chilli oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Expect 10% surcharge after 10pm plus weekend surcharges plus credit card surcharges as well. Order via QR code or just grab a menu and order/pay at the counter. Fresh chilli is an extra $1.50"

"The food is ok (nothing special) However the customer service is TERRIBLE. Most of the waitresses are rude and unfriendly. In this place you are treated as if you were asking for a favor."

"To me customer service is really important, that’s why this place lost a few stars. The food is delicious and served quite fast but the service is not very friendly. Also communication is not good either. When I paid cash I got charged 10% additional, when I enquired she pointed at a sign high up on a pole, 10% surcharge after 10 pm and weekends and public holiday. Didn’t even bother to explain this to me. Just pointing. I personally won’t return as there are other and more friendly places around. I enjoyed the laksa I ordered though."

"This used to be the place to go for the best, affordable Chinese food. Unfortunately it is less so these days. The service is poor and the prices are ridiculous. $9.30 for 4 pieces of chicken feet.. Seriously! What a rip off, and to top it off, they were not fresh and seemed like they had been reheated a few times because they were gluey and chewy. I’m so disappointed and will never return!"

"Great place for a quick and tasty bite to eat. We were quickly seated at a table and directed to order via the QR code which we were fine with. Staff came across a bit blunt but we were not offended as they were pleasant in their actions. We proceeded to order the BBQ Pork Buns, Steamed Prawn Dumplings, Combination Fried Crispy Noodles and Steamed Vegetables with Oyster Sauce to share and everything was delicious. To be honest, you are best to not come here if you are looking for a fine dining experience - it’s quick, good food without all the trimmings, which is sometimes exactly what you want in the city."