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Review The Great Eastern Food Bar - Johannesburg

Vivek Mooruth
First stop for restaurant week. We surprisingly had the entire restaurant to ourselves for most of supper. This is in stark contrast to their packed Melville days. What is still the same is their excellent food: contemporary take on Asian dishes whilst remaining faithful to flavor. Generous portions. Beautiful plating. I'm glad they've moved closer to us.
Ingrid Frey
One of my favourite places to go. Delicious dishes, absolutely packed with flavour and texture. I'd recommend getting a few dishes, as they're quite small, and getting a taste of various flavours.
Nafisa Akabor
One of my favourite eateries in Joburg. Used to visit the Melville branch but first time at the new location in Illovo. Food was still as good as I remember. The sashimi tacos and dokbokki always hit the spot. Definitely try these. Service was a bit slow when I went, but good meal. Had the prawn dumplings in Tom Yum, was spicy but good. The hibiscus panna cotta dessert was also delicious. Still a favourite.
KC Horwitz
Loved it. But they changed the menu completely from the firat and second time I went there but kept the meal names the same? So my first meal was amazing but my sister's was tasty second time I went there I got what she did and it was some deconstructed nonsense nothing like it was before. But also it's a great place with amazing food. Just expect the unexpected. Exotic drinks are amazing even if they sound weird but definitely try them. Overall experience was great both times. I'll be returning for more unexpected surprises!
Rajesh Gowda
The food is tasty but portions are a bit small so you would ideally order two meals at once. Conveniently located in the heart of Melville and there's ample parking as well.
Adrian
Friendly service and really tasty food. Even if you're not a big Asian fusion cuisine fan I'd still give it a try. Try get a seat overlooking Rustenburg Rd so you can watch the cars go by.
Jessica Dreyer
Went for luncheon there in restaurant week. I was very delighted with the food. The location is not what you will expect from such excotic food flavours. For starters I had the scallion pancakes which was a bit dull but had a very interesting texture. On the side I had Thai deep fried corn fritters. Wow. The apple sauce gave a sweet taste to it but then a zesty zing takes hold of your tongue and the flavour just explode in your mouth. For main I order thick ginger scallion Ramen noodles with extra fried chicken. The portions are huge so come hunger and I had to ask for a doggie bag. The flavours flowed from sweet to salty to spicy and back to sweet and it created a perfect flavour combinations. PS note they are very pricey and you must add dishes on
Monique Else
Delicious Asian food. The cordials are great
Benjamin Governor
A unique little restaurant with an eclectic Asian inspired menu. A little pricey for what you get, but the kitchen is super fast, and the drinks are lovely.
Milan Master
Some of the best Asian cuisine I've had, simple but extremely tasty. And tyre desserts are to die for
Lukas M.
Superb vegetarian food. The fried tofu with sriracha is incredible. Very attentive and friendly staff and nice atmosphere inside.
Kristina Jovanovic
Tucked away little place - centrally located. Great food and vibe
Leon Kohrs
Catch some delicious Asian food at this little venue. You should probably book as it got full quickly. The sake can be recommended!
Natasha Abraham
Nice place to go for special occasions as it's a bit of the pricey side. Good food and great wine selection in a cozy setting!
sheena bagshawe
Delicious food, fun decor and vibe! It has a well thoughout menu with a good balance of flavours and textures to choose from, quick service even when it's busy, friendly efficient staff. There are too many great dishes for me to list my favourites and I'm vegan so that's saying a lot
Ben Kelly
Food was amazing. Went for a quiet Saturday lunch and was not disappointed. Had the Dan Dan Noodles and the Ginger Scallion Noodles and could easily have had 2 helpings. Service was great, fast enough that we didn't starve, but not over attentive, which would have ruined the mood. Will definitely be going back again.
Clint Hill
Amazing fusion of flavour at this intemate venue, can't get enough but you have to book it's so good. Engage with the staff as they prepare your meal or enjoy a cocktail from the balcony, this little place packs a big punch to your taste buds, Yes, Yes, Yes.
Louise Leonard
The food and service are both fantastic, this has to be my all time favourite restaurant in terms of casual dining. The flavours are incredible and the food fresh and beautifully presented. A nice and comprehensive drinks menu as well. They have sake!! Nowhere in SA have I found a casual dining restaurant that caters to vegetarians and vegans so extensively.
Denise Dittrich
Delicious food, interesting meals, great staff and a wonderful view of the City. Don't forgot to book a table, even on a Wednesday night totally crowded!
Meghan Mitchell
The best food I have eaten in a while! The scallion pancakes are the best!
Able Haywood
Brilliant food with amazing flavors in different combinations and excellent service from very knowledgeable staff
Thato Moloto
Probably my number eastern cuisine restaurant in SA. My wife and I try and visit once every two months. Their food is flavoursome, incredibly clever...& their wine is awesome and well priced from Miravel. Fantastic vibe and great service.
Keryn Hayes
So stunning 12 friends for lunch on a busy Sunday ..Everything was superb from the recommendations on what to eat and to the staff So well trained what a pleasure having Norma to attend to us.. We decided to share desserts and had to order MORE wow...5 stars from all 12 of us Thank you
Vanessa Thompson De Sousa
First time in this restaurant last night. Such delicious and beautifully prepared dishes! We had a variety to taste, all equally delicious. My favourite were the Kimchi Dumplings and the Green Papaya salad which was so refreshing on the palate. A firm favourite at the table was also the Rice Gnocchi with Dragon Sauce. Definitely going to have to go back to this little gem!
Priscilla Menoe
Highly recommend the shashimi tacos. Service a little slow and doesn't seem like the waiters know much about the menu, otherwise food was amazing!
Stuart Combe
No place like this in south africa. Honestly the best food I have had in a very long time. Thank you
Shelley Sherman
Without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Jhb! Service is outstanding. I'm always made to feel so welcome. And the food is consistently out of this world!
Sue Flaxman-Jeffers
Wonderful fusion food from Asia. We will definitely go for a meal again.
Hein Jansen V Vuuren
Great place with deliciously good food, don't forget to book, staff were generous to let us in without one.
Lesley Opland
Delicious food - something really fresh and unique...but the prices I'm afraid, are overdone. R130 for noodles? A real pity.
Mandy Gordon Swanepoel
Amazing little gem! Each dish we ate was full of fresh flavours and absolutely delicious! Couldn't fault a thing! Steamed buns, fish tacos, rice paper rolls and coconut rice all fantastic! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!
Jo van Rooyen
Definitely one of my favorite places in Jozi . Friendly staff, brilliant food and creative cooking !
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