Zilver

19th Apr 06
Zilver EatDrink

WHAT
ZILVER

WHERE
LEVEL 1, 477 PITT STREET (ACROSS FROM CAPITOL THEATRE)

CONTACT
(02) 9211 2232

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When Zilver was known as Silver Spring there was a phenomenon called "Dim Sim Buffet". For around $15, you could buy a ticket to short term happiness and long term indigestion by all-you-can-eating your way into MSG enhanced Yum Cha Heaven.

Post-refurbishment, Zilver is now infinitely posher and, like a celebrity yearbook pic, the Buffet is no more than an embarrassing memory of the past. The décor is now red and grey (presumably evoking silver), the staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere subdued.

It's not all bad news, though. While we do miss competing for the attention of pushy yum cha trolley queens and being scoffed at by the "take it or leave it" hosts, much of the food is now prepared in a "fusion" style, which means lots of new dishes to try. And the traditional Yum Cha dishes seem fresher and tastier, despite being pretty much the same price as before. And it's probably better that we avoid all-you-can-eat anyway: bikini season starts in only 6 months.

By Kiera Cavern

Venue: Restaurant

Meal: Lunch

Keywords: Yum Cha, City

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