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Raffles Room, Steventon Lodge

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One of Adelaide’s most distinguished Chinese restaurants, Raffles Room sits elegantly among the serene, leafy surrounds of Tea Tree Gully.

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I was keen to peek into this regal character; beckoning with her old world charm. Inside, homage is paid to the iconic Raffles Hotel. Walls are tastefully adorned with sketches of Singaporean nostalgia. Crisp, white linen abounds and antique cabinets display ornate porcelain. Steventon Lodge houses the formal Raffles Room, however, directly adjoining it is an enclosed patio cafe. I walked from carpet to tile and realised this poor beauty suffers from a split personality; her refined demeanour meeting expectations until she turns from regal Asian restaurant to casual Oz cafe in the space of a footstep.

The restaurant menu is a mix of Chinese, Thai and Malaysian dishes. Chef Yank caters for the predictable with entrees such as prawn toast, Vietnamese cold rolls and hot and sour soup. Quail is an appreciated inclusion, grilled with piquant Thai herbs and spices. For mains, the Eight Treasure Duck is certainly the house treasure, although the crispy skin roast duck is popular too. Seafood is well represented with salt and pepper squid, garlic prawns, and Szechuan fish fillets. Thai-style red curry also pleases. Shan Dong chicken makes an appearance, however I was disappointed not to see more eclectic treats on show. I am hoping that if subtle enquiries are made, some of those more special dishes that generally elude printed menus may find their way to the table. In the meantime, the exquisite ambience of Raffles Room more than satisfies.

Roz Taylor, November 2007

 

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Helen
March 21, 2008


Excellent Food, lovley decor and warm friendly service.

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December 11, 2010


I have both dined in and take away. Unfortunately too many 'mistakes' (ie wrong sauce, no sauce, missing dish with take away) has forced us to refuse to dine there again. This restaurant should never be trusted with a telephone order, as they rarely get it right.

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