The team at Phoenix Palace have a tangible preference for doing everything king size, whether it's the large dining area done up lavishly with artistic wood carvings and oriental furnishings, or their eight different menus offering a choice of over 300 dishes. So now is the time to throw caution to the wind and go full throttle with this massive Chinese feast.

If you're in a bit of a dilemma with the choices, it's a good idea to seek the advice of the attentive staff, who'd probably suggest you whet your appetite with mixed hors d'oeuvres of seaweed, smoked shredded chicken, spring roll, capital pork ribs and sesame prawn toast. The dim sum specials are also delightful, stuffed with crispy shredded squids, cold tossed baby octopus and BBQ suckling pig, or explore the flavours of the chef's recommended poached chicken in sesame and chilli sauce and fresh lotus root patty with minced pork.

The food at Phoenix Palace is well complemented by an oriental wine list featuring rice wines from China and Japan.