Maple Palace Restaurant

Used for the first time and highly recommended. Excellent service and great food. Beware large portions, we ordered 2 mains and 2 SMALL fried rice but the mains were SO large, and delicious, we should have only ordered the one portion of rice as we had far too much. Highly recommended

Food was delicious! Freshly prepared, not to long of a wait when they were bringing out dishes.

TLDR - Great variety of authentic Chinese food, consistently superb quality, reasonable prices, attentive service and accomodating with customisation requests and dietary restrictions . Have been to dine in 2x, takeaway 3x. Nice, unpretentious family-run spot with really good food. Food: Super good for regional location, definitely best we've had so far in Vic. Pretty authentic as you can get (with maybe a touch of MSG but can't tell, usually can pick up on it but eh. Really great chinese comfort food. Portions might be slightly larger when dining in. Either way, just large enough with room for leftovers. Preparation time is relatively quick. Our orders have been correct each time even with requested adjustments for extra spice and dietary restrictions. No condiments on the table but can ask for extra. Proper Chinese tea with traditional cute cups.. Teapot is small but can ask for more hot water for the same pot. Service: attentive staff ( it's just one receptionist who also waits tables). Checks in regularly to see if all's good/topups or more food required. For takeaway we once had to wait a little longer than usual due to high number of orders, and she gave us a complimentary bag of prawn crackers, so sweet! Atmosphere: This place is great if you like good Chinese food and don't care much about the ambience. It's very clean considering it's a bit on the older side (I have OCD and dust allergies so if I'm ok with a bit of antibac wiping it's fine trust me) Note the decor is alright, nothing Instagrammy or gimmicky- think muted vintage 90s to late 00's vibes, with clean toilets, space for families, older light fixtures and some Chinese art. Background music is at a decent volume, can converse privately without raising voices but doesn't hide the kitchen sounds (which aren't too loud anyways and adds to the charm a bit) Essentially the food stands out and you're able to have a conversation which is really nice. You know the food is good when you can hear loud conversation and kitchen sounds from the back hehe. All in all, one of our favourite places in Ballarat and the food keeps us returning for more. Thank you Maple Palace, keep up the great work!

I recently visited Maple Palace restaurant with my family，it was an incredible dining experience. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal with my family.

Booked this place for dinner on Christmas eve as we were afraid that many places might not be open. When we arrived after attending mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, there were only 3 tables occupied. The fried rice and stir fried beef in black pepper sauce were good. The hot plate tofu was acceptable but the roasted duck was a little dry. Service was good.

I can’t believe they have salted egg fried chicken here—it’s absolutely amazing! The flavors are rich and perfectly balanced. A must-try dish for anyone who loves unique and delicious food. Highly recommend!

I would call this the best Chinese restaurant in Victoria. The food is absolutely delicious. Spacious environment inside the restaurant. Great customer service with assisting for food choices. I would come back again. Love it.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The ambiance was cozy and stylish, perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. Highly recommend trying their signature dishes — they truly stand out. Overall, great value for money and an experience worth repeating!