Jade Court Chinese Restaurant

Went at 7 pm on sat night was busy looking short on staff took tp our seat and the tired man who looked responsible for short personalized, got a drink then we ordered Beijing duck pancakes that were nice a little thin...on filling, I ordered Chinese sizzling steak and my partner the chicken chow my with a order of special fried rice, only thought all dishes were quickly put together

Jade Court has been our local visit to China for decades. Always have our favorite dishes, and back to them, whether it is for a special night outside or lazy to cook at home and need a quick fixation. Have never thought to check... they until this week, when post-Covid hiatus we had excited about the ventilation back for food, and Jade Court took away on a cozy Friday night seemed ideal. The last months that cook at home have helped me to understand my dodgy intestine and with the help of a dietary identified some obscur allergens; mannitol, onion powder, sorbit (which knew) and Sarah from the management team was the most helpful and polite with identifying which menu clips to avoid. I do not suggest that someone rings on FODMAPS to expect Sarah's advice, but every restaurant, the customer service with the level of attention I received, certainly has my respect and deserves 4 stars.

The service was good, the food was quite nice, but nothing special. But it was so expensive, for a poorly located, old fashioned restaurant

The Jade Court Chinese Restaurant (JC) is on Stirling Highway, near the corner of Leake Street in Cottesloe (see pic). Arriving for a mid week lunch, we climbed the narrow stairs to the spacious dining area – passing an ‘honour board’ of staff members, going back...to 1982. This is truly an authentic Cantonese (Australian) restaurant – with a deep history in Perth. Enduring success is clearly evident from the culinary awards that adorn the walls. On the two occasions we have visited recently, there have not been many customers – perhaps reflecting the state of the economy or just a lack of demand for lunchtime dining in this style? The dining room is richly furnished in a classic Chines style with circular and loge seating. Linen tablecloths and quality table and glassware make you feel special. JC has a good wine list with several quality wines available by glass at a reasonable price. Given it was lunchtime, we ate quite lightly but really enjoyed the Braised Beef in Satay Sauce, Spicy Salt and Pepper Prawns and Special Fried Rice. The lightness, crispness and freshness of the prawn dish was enough to make you want to return for sure (see pics). Judy and I can recommend JC for those with fond memories of traditional Chinese Cantonese dining in Perth over the past few decades – harder to find now!

We went there at about 5:00 and there was no one in the restaurant. It was an older woman that seated us, took out order and served us. She was rude, would not listen to our order. Question what we order and barely acknowledge us...as humans. Will never go again. Regardless of the taste of food, I would not subject my family to this rudeness again.