First Taste

There are still many unsolved mysteries in this world... And First Taste having a sub 4 average Google review is one of them. Order the won ton noodle soup and beef and rice claypot rice. The won tons in the won ton noodle soup was pure heaven. I don't know how, but the chefs managed to cram the whole little mermaid set into this one wanton. This Boy had girth. Each wanton was filled with a fat, juicy prawn. Molto Benne. * Chef's kiss. The broth was so clear and pure that I'm pretty sure this was what Jaden Smith drank when he reached the top in karate kid. The next time someone asks me what my final meal would be... I would answer with First Taste's wanton noodle soup as I know I'm going straight to heaven after I wolf that down.ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ

Despite being less than half full, the service was pretty slow and waited about 25 mins for our food to come out. The prawn dumplings is worth it, great filling in each dumpling and the broth was not so oily. But my clay pot was a little underwhelming; heaps of rice but the meat portions was quite small, just a thin layer on top. Very little pickled vegetables on top. Accepts cash only.

There are 3 things I love about this place. The double boiled soup is tasty and good for you. The prawn dumplings with noodles in soup is simply delicious. Their claypot rice with your choice of topping is one of the best in Melbourne. My claypot rice is always chicken with mushrooms with ( for a small charge) Chinese sausage. So so yummy

Ordered two soup with my girlfriend, and was told the soup I ordered was sold out after waiting more than 20 minutes, by which time my girlfriend has already finished hers. Incredibly rude service, didn’t even say sry or any explanation of why it took them 20 minutes and making more than 10 other orders before they can tell me something is sold out. Just why?!

Herbal soup and claypot rice - delicious and reasonably priced. We have been coming here for more than 5 years and the food has been very consistent - delicious, fresh and tasty. Our favourite is the har gow mai sin (see picture). The dumpling is very nice and goes well with the soup and noodles. Our next favourite is the claypot rice with the fish, chilli and preserved vege. It is tasty and refreshing. The fish is not smelly at all. We bought the hainan chicken rice for our son. Not recommended at all. Stick to the dumplings and claypot rice. They also serve herbal soups. Again, it is delicious and nutritious. Give this place a go when you are in Springvale.