UNCLE SU

A modern take on traditional Cantonese cuisine, The Star Gold Coast now has a new flagship chinese restaurant.

New Cantonese restaurant, Uncle Su, is now open at The Star Gold Coast, marking the first in several new dining and entertainment destinations to welcome guests ahead of the inaugural hotel and apartments tower opening in early 2022.

Inspired by the cultural heritage and authentic Chinese family traditions of Executive Chef Song Yao Su, Uncle Su offers an impressive rendition of classic Cantonese cuisine, created with local Australian ingredients and a coastal sensibility.

Chef Song has more than 30 years’ experience working with and perfecting Asian cuisine. Six years spent travelling throughout China broadened his knowledge of traditional dishes, and took him to Hong Kong where he worked alongside world renowned Chef Pui Wing Hui – who to this day is still the most decorated and awarded Chef in Hong Kong.

Chef Song’s extensive experience in specific Chinese cuisines has led to an all-inclusive menu with an eclectic mix of flavours and fusion style dishes as well as region specific items including Cantonese, Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, Hunan Gourmet, Thai and national native specialties.

In 1999, Chef Song was invited by Chef Hui to join him in Las Vegas and work at The Mansion – an invitation-only property managed by and adjacent to the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. The majority of these high-spend customers were from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. It was here that Chef Song learned to design and prepare custom dishes that would delight individual guests and cater for a wide range of highly-valued clientele.

Just as Song grew up eating and cooking with his own family, his dishes at Uncle Su are uncomplicated and authentic, making the most of the amazing seafood and produce that Queensland has to offer.

Chef Song’s signature Peking Duck, marinated in his own secret sauce for 24 hours before being roasted to perfection will be carved at the table, while clams served in Chef’s secret XO sauce are not to be missed.

Diners can enjoy a vast array of sensational live seafood displayed in tanks including locally-sourced lobster and crab, Queensland groper, barramundi, abalone and coral trout. And, for yum cha lovers, a specialty Dim Sum menu full of beloved classics like Char Siu Bao and Siu Mai is handmade to order each day.

Tea is also be an integral part of the Uncle Su experience, with a dedicated tea connoisseur on hand to guide diners through the extensive menu and provide insight into the deep history, traditions and flavours of the tea. In addition to a wide variety of more common Chinese teas like Oolong or Jasmine, guests looking for a more premium experience are also able to choose from a selection of rare Chinese teas sourced by Chef Song himself, some that cost up to $90 per pot. Each of these four premium teas are served as part of a traditional Chinese tea ritual - also known as a ‘Kung Fu’ ritual - for a completely unique dining experience.

The juxtaposition of respected Chinese tradition and modern Australia that can be found in Chef Song’s menu echoes throughout the contemporary dining area, designed by award-winning local architecture and interior design practice, Plus Architecture. Featuring Chinese design elements and bespoke handcrafted materials like oversized lanterns, a golden money tree and beautiful koi fish motifs, all bathed in a sea of red, gold, cool ocean blue and jade green, the interiors add an element of vibrant energy to the space.

Uncle Su also offers 5 private dining rooms seating up to 12 guests allowing for a more intimate and personal dining experience, and a semi private room that can be booked for functions up to 36 guests.

Relax in the lounge bar, gather around a table or take a seat at the kitchen counter and be delighted by what ensues.

Visit thestargoldcoast.com.au for opening hours and to book or call 07 5592 8757.