T's Chinese Restaurant

Us being Asians, we always crave for Asian food whenever we travel. So it was a great relief when we found T’s Restaurant in the town of Sheffield. You know that it’s owned by an Asian when the food was delivered by a robot, efficiency at its best. We ordered the dumplings and a few of the stir fry dishes. The dumplings were a welcome from the cold winter. The stir fry featured the freshness of the greens and the poultry. Overall, a great respite from the western food that we had.

The most succulent Chinese meal we have had in Tassie. We called ahead for takeaway and the lovely owner texted over the menu so we could order and pick up as soon as we arrived. So happy to find this hidden gem after a big day hiking at cradle mountain. Would highly recommend the Gong Bao chicken and yu shuang chicken & cashews and fried rice of course. All so Yummy! Have included some photos of the menu incase anyone needs it.

One of the best quality meats I had in a while at a Chinese restaurant, and that’s coming from a Singaporean Chinese myself. Although the food is not strongly flavoured/authentic, it is probably to accommodate for the local palate. They have been on food articles/magazines before, so that’s something! I learnt that during peak seasons, a lot of regional restaurants struggle with staffing to handle more traffic sometimes, hence can only accommodate so many people - so definitely book a table in advance! The wife was really nice to us, and Bella the robot was also quite a funny addition. We ordered the Mongolian lamb and BBQ pork, the portions are huge (2 dishes and rice is enough for 2 adults). We would definitely come back again when we pass by!! :)

So much more than we expected. From the delightful welcome by Kylie and chat during dinner, to the farm fresh paddock to plate to the Spicy Chicken meal that the King of Heat in our family loves - this was SO worth the drive! Fresh, modern Chinese food and a great dinner for granny and the picky teen! We will be back! And Belle the Bot was just a little unexpected element for us!

- First of all, I am surprised by your response, especially as you bring up my English ability and mention my Asian heritage. For your information, I have lived in Ireland for three years and Australia for two and a half years. By making such an assumption about me as an Asian, you’ve only exposed yourself as a racist. Secondly, why are you offended by us finishing the food? In our culture, finishing a meal is a sign of respect for the chef and their effort. I shared my honest opinion after completing the meal, so you have no right to dismiss me as a "keyboard warrior." My review was truthful and fair. Lastly, let me educate you on how to handle customer reviews. You can either take feedback to improve or choose to ignore it. However, your response clearly reflects the attitude you displayed towards us during our visit. It only validates the hurtful remarks you made to us in person. Blaming me for "hurting your small business" is misguided—you are doing that yourself through your behavior. Thankfully, my experiences at other restaurants in Sheffield were wonderful. While I can’t recommend your establishment, I hope your business succeeds and you engage with customers more respectfully. - First and foremost, I acknowledge that there are locals who love and frequently visit this place, and I respect that. However, my review is strictly based on my personal experience. Reviews exist for a reason—they’re meant to help both businesses improve their services and assist travelers or customers in making informed decisions. Although I took down my initial review at the merchant's request, I stand by my belief that constructive feedback should not be silenced. Telling me that you’re the only Asian restaurant in town catering to local, non-Asian tastes does not justify diminishing my rights as a customer. My critique regarding the food was simply to warn others who may share similar tastes or preferences—whether they are Asian or not. It’s not about race; it’s about taste. Those who had positive experiences should and likely will leave their own glowing reviews. My review reflects my personal experience, which cannot and should not be dismissed or erased. Now, regarding the service: I stand by what I said. In a small-town restaurant, the relationship and interaction between servers and customers should be visible and genuine. However, to have someone tell me, “You’re in Australia, in Tasmania—this is how we do things here. You’re a tourist, so accept it and don’t complain,” was beyond disappointing. Excuse me? As a paying customer, I have the full right to dine in, share my experience, and express my honest opinions. To feel even the slightest undertone of racism when those words were said to me was infuriating. I refuse to accept any form of compensation to remove my review. I paid, and I walked out with my dignity intact. The repeated statement from the owner that the food is tailored to "white people's tastes" felt not only dismissive but borderline offensive, especially when a specific country was mentioned. To me, this isn’t about race—it’s about preference. For those who prefer less salty food, this may not be the place for you. Short Summary of Original Post: 1. The Garlic Vegetables should have been called Soy Sauce Vegetables. 2. The Gong Bao Chicken was so salty it bordered on bitterness. 3. The Fried Chicken Dim Sum had no visible fried chicken. 4. The Guo Tie was disappointing in appearance and taste. Service: Bella, the robot, deserves a 10/10 for service. The human staff, however, barely warrant a 2/10. There was almost no engagement during the meal—empty plates weren’t collected, and tea wasn’t refilled. For a small-town restaurant, I expected better service and more meaningful interaction with customers. A final note: Be aware that they only inform you of a minimum spending requirement after seating you and taking your order. While others may have had good experiences here, mine was disappointing—particularly the hurtful remarks from the owner. I hope this review helps both tourists and locals alike.

Generous serves of tasty food. Not overdone with onion like some. Unfortunately fried rice was disappointing and lumpy, though cheaper than many places. Bella the robot waitress was great fun.

My friend and I had been out on the Overland Track for a week and had dreamed about a meal at T’s as it had been recommended by several people. We weren’t disappointed! The Dormer Lamb with extra chili was excellent with fresh vegetables. This family owned restaurant has a great gimmick of a delivery robot for the food. The restaurant was very full and everyone enjoyed the novelty. I can see how it made up for a staff member and seeing how it’s hard to get staff. Thumbs up from me. I’ll be back.

Edit - The rude response to my review below (from the woman who served us) is the exact reason for my original 3 star review, why am I not surprised by the response? As I said, the 3 stars was for the food.... However dining out is a whole experience. The restaurant was cold, you didn't smile and you screwed your nose up at us when we arrived at 5.45pm and asked if you had a table. There was more i could list but I've spent enough time on this review. This isn't the way to do business. I get to review accurately not harshly because I have travelled and eaten around the world and have basic expectations when I part with my momey. So instead of replying with innacurate information...... read and soak it up to improve..... your customers will thank you. This will be an interesting one, service was uninspired and also had 2 teenage boys assisting wearing trackies and t shirt. Good on them though for helping and working hard. We were told 20 minutes after ordering they were out of mushrooms for our beef and mushroom dish. Ok! Then we were brought out bowls instead of plates. Interesting! Anyway both dishes were outstanding, we were pleasantly surprised. Whoever is cooking knows their stuff. We had chicken and cashews as well as beef, chilli and garlic. With a side of special rice. Wow! Work on the friendly service and presentation and 3 stars would go up to 5. Thanks to the chef!

Delicious food. We had the ginger fish, sautéed veggies and sweet and sour pork. Sweet and sour pork is better than regular Chinese restaurants as it was both sweet and sour rather than just sweet!!! Interesting version of ginger fish and veggies were delicious and sautéed to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant in Sheffield.

We ordered a beef and a lamb dish, but cannot tell which one is which. Tasting same sauce and same meat... And salty. A bit over price as well.