A new chapter in Cantonese dining arrives at Robina Town Centre with Jade Room

Across their venues, the Cheng family has built a reputation for refined Cantonese dining, centred on yum cha, live seafood and traditional technique. Jade Room builds on that foundation, leaning a little more contemporary and more attuned to its Robina surroundings.

The space sets the tone from the moment you arrive. Designed by SPAN Design Studios, Jade Room is undeniably striking and leans into a modern, slightly nostalgic aesthetic – a nod to 1950s Shanghai layered with polished finishes and bold colour. Glossy marble tables made for sharing are paired with cane-backed chairs, green leather banquettes and warm timber panelling, anchored by oversized artworks that sit somewhere between retro poster and gallery piece. It’s a room that holds its own, equally suited to a midweek yum cha or a long, celebratory lunch.

At the centre of the offering is yum cha, but not as you know it. While the foundations remain traditional, the menu takes a more modern turn – something that speaks to both the Chengs’ growth and the Robina setting, Jackie tells us. Everything is made in-house, from finely folded dumplings to Shanghainese soup-filled xiao long bao.

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There are familiar markers, but with tiny shifts that make them feel new. A classic baked puff pastry, for example, is reworked with a wagyu beef filling instead of the customary tuna. Custard buns arrive warm and molten, finished with playful detailing that gives them a little personality. It’s food that still respects tradition, but isn’t afraid to move with it.

Beyond yum cha, a full a la carte menu will roll out alongside the opening, drawing from the same DNA as Jasmine Room. Expect a strong emphasis on seafood – something the group has long been known for – with live tanks set to house premium picks like lobster, coral trout and crab, prepared with a focus on freshness and simplicity. It’s a style of cooking deeply rooted in Hong Kong tradition, where the ingredient does the heavy lifting.

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Jade Room sees a return of a long-time family collaborator, with a highly regarded chef from the Cheng family’s earlier days stepping in as executive chef. Alongside a team of experienced Hong Kong-trained chefs, the kitchen brings decades of knowledge to the table, balanced with a modern lens.

Drinks follow a similar approach – a concise list of wines and beers, alongside a small cocktail offering that blends classic serves with a handful of Asian-inspired signatures, including floral-infused and fruit-led combinations designed to sit comfortably alongside the food.

For Jackie and May, the move to Robina is a considered one. With venues spanning from Sanctuary Cove to Southport, Jade Room rounds out the map – bringing their style of dining to a new pocket of the Gold Coast.

More than anything, Jade Room brings everything the Chengs have built into sharper focus – good ingredients, handled properly, in a space designed to linger.

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