Casa Chow

Casa Chow comes to us from the duo behind Sasso Italiano and South City Wine, fellow residents of foodie precinct, South City Square. Pegged as a high energy bar and restaurant, Casa Chow is as much about the drinks as it is the food, with a DJ booth to provide a backdrop of Latin beats as you wine and dine on their unique fusion of Chinese and Peruvian fare, also known as Chifa.

Plenty of effort has gone into designing the jaw-dropping venue, which features Peruvian elements like colourful wooden shutters and patterned tiles. Hidden away behind the large central bar are plush blue booths lit by mismatched chandeliers and divided by sheer pink curtains, with high tables scattered throughout the rest of the space.

You’ll start your experience with drinks of course, and where Sasso Italiano focuses on Negronis, Casa Chow instead has a dedicated Pisco Sour menu, with five different variations of the South American sip to drink your way through. There’s also a lengthy list of creative signature cocktails and piscos, as well as a handful of local and South American beers and wines.

Once your thirst is sated, it’s time to turn your attention to the food. Starting with the kingfish ceviche served with crispy wontons is a must, and you can’t go wrong with the crab and prawn toast either. On the more Cantonese side of things, the dim sum menu offers up the likes duck bao buns and dan dan pork and beef dumpling, while the wok and grill section features options such as prawn and pork fried rice and steamed barramundi.

If you can't settle on what to order, just opt for one of the set menus on offer, with different offers throughout the week. Our new favourite is their Mi Casa Saturdays, when you can score a six-piece banquet for $49pp, plus $15 classic cocktails every Saturday from 12pm-5pm. Check out the full menu and book yourself in here. 

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