It's tradition among M's family that every time a birthday rolls around, the entire family, numbering 10 or so people depending on the situation, troop out to a restaurant to enjoy good food and company (and to forget about having to clean up properly).
Most recently, we ended up at Happy and Lucky Family in Doncaster East for dinner. I had previously been here for a yum cha lunch and had found the food fairly good. It also happens that M's family demands their food quickly, and eat quite fast so pictures are pretty average. I was too busy enjoying myself as well to take good pictures, so I hope the poorer-than-usual quality can be forgiven.
As usual, it was up to the uncles to order, so I couldn't even steal a glance at the menu. Consequently, I have no idea what was ordered, but I'll give it best shot anyway. The first one is relatively easy, Uncle had a craving for crab, so a life mud-crab was brought over to the table. It looked fairly sleepy, so hopefully the whole death thing didn't hurt.
Mud Crab with Egg Noodles |
Mud Crab with Egg Noodles |
The remaining dishes were less extravagant, and for the most part, were fairly simple too.
Stir-fried Beef with Broccoli |
Tofu with Scallops |
The other tofu dish was rather bland.
Tofu and Mushrooms |
Chinese Broccoli |
Chicken with Bok Choy |
Shredded Meat and Preserved Vegetables |
Overall, the food here is decent, and service is extremely fast. Constantly busy, the restaurant popular with local families with the occasional table occupied by those who've had to travel a considerable distance (like M's friends who we ran into during dinner). Come here with the family or a large group of friends (Chinese restaurants like these are usually a no-no for couples) to have a decent meal, and some good times. As the name says, it's all about a Happy & Lucky Family.
Happy & Lucky Family
23-25 Andersons Creek Rd, Doncaster East
Mon 6pm-8pm, Tue 1pm-9pm, Wed-Fri 12pm-2pm & 6pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 11pm - 10pm

Delicious dishes! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteNo problems :)
DeleteHaha this place is actually around the corner from me! Haven't yet been, but the crab and noodles look awfully nice. My parents' birthdays are coming up very soon so I will see if any of them would like to come here for dinner :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, you should totally try it out. Sorry I couldn't help you out with dish names, but you know Asian uncles and food...
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