Man Bo serves yum cha Saturday to Monday.
Man Bo serves yum cha Saturday to Monday.Istephan Cingoz

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If you’re a fan of old-school Chinese restaurants where the whole family gathers around a lazy susan to spin the lemon chicken and Pollock the tablecloth with soy sauce,roll up to Man Bo.

This spacious split-level diner is a deluxe reissue,an explosion of gilt tempered by zeitgeisty photo murals and sheer champagne-coloured curtains that divide the room.

Navigate a hefty menu,including multiple banquet options and Saturday to Monday yum cha,to discover comforting classics (hello,prawn toast) alongside new favourites:a sassy chunk of delicately crusted eggplant stuffed with prawn mousse. Go trad with kung pao chicken or try typhoon shelter king prawns under an avalanche of spiced panko crumbs,black beans adding a funky salty hit.

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Desserts are limited but the good ol’ banana fritter reigns supreme. There’s a footy stadium nearby,so check fixtures to beat the traffic.

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