Magic Mountain Saloon

Pretty good eating here, we ordered some entrees, popcorn chicken which wasn't just dry crumb chicken pieces (about 15 pieces per serve, just incase you need to know, because the waitress didn't), but lightly crumb tender chicken pieces in a beautifully flavoured sauce in addition to crispy baked potatoes, which was also great. In addition to all of that we also had a number of mains my favourite was the lamb curry with a side of roti bread. Sorry forgot to take pictures of the mains, I was hungry so the phone didn't get to eat first 😉

Came here for dinner due to nice reviews they had and the place certainly didn't disappoint us. We ordered the feed me menu and there were plenty of foods on the table! We almost couldn't finish them all. There were fusion peking duck dish, popcorn chicken, pad thai, masaman curry, kale salad, grilled chicken and few others. We really liked the popcorn chicken as it was juicy and crispy too. The lime leaves used made it feel refreshing. It's a highly recommended place for dinner if you like Thai fusion style foods. If you like to take food photos, don't forget to ask you friend to use the phone's torch light for lighting. The place's lights make every photo turns red otherwise.

We had the most incredible night at Magic Mountain on Saturday night. We are already planning to go back ASAP. The food was amazing, delicious and plentiful. The service was brilliant. A huge shout out to Liz who looked after us with incredible good advice, attention and good humour. We went as a group celebrating a much delayed big birthday and the night was made very special by Magic Mountain. The vibe is really fun and the layout inside is very appealing. I was completely full but couldn't stop myself eating more because everything was so tasty. The cocktails and drinks are divine.

The venue itself is 3 levels high, first floor was empty and not used on the Friday night, the second level was small and snugly fit 4 tables that sat 2 people each. A dj was also in the corner of the same level. This is where we sat. There was an upper level which I was unable to view, there seemed to be nicer layout and seating. The food itself was okay, not spectacular. The curried crab literally just tasted like spicy celery, we had to mix it with another red curry dish to make it more tolerable. Definitely did not enjoy this Thai and Aussie fusion. I enjoyed the cocktails better. If you’re craving Thai I suggest going to an authentic Thai restaurant for a more flavourful experience.

Overall a pretty average experience and probably won't be returning. Pros - ambience, sizeable portions and most friendly staff. Cons - tables and cutlery were sticky. No toothpicks or chopsticks available! No booths available if you're 2 people, even if you book ages in advance and tell them it's a special occasion you get stuck on a tiny table with the most uncomfortable chairs ever - weird deep back support (so none) and I kept slipping off the chair.. wearing jeans. The booths weren't available for us yet they were empty for most of our stay there so that was really disappointing.. Food - popcorn chicken and pad thai were average, good portions but pretty standard quality. Soft shell crab salad was the standout. Sticky beef ribs was full of fat and rather chewy in most parts.

Nestled in Little Collins Street, the entrance to Magic Mountain Saloon beckons. It is reminiscent of how I imagine Emma (the lead character) felt when she thought she had discovered a secret club in my favourite Sophie Kinsella novel. One is unprepared for the sultry red lighting (which also does wonders if one’s red lipstick has gone awry!), the vibrant music emanating from the DJ station and the overall cool factor of the place. The food did not disappoint either. I must recommend highly the starters. Some dishes do deliver a decent level of “spice” though, be forewarned, if one uses this term to refer to how much chili it packs, but it doesn’t detract from the the overall abundance of flavours. My favourite was the cured kingfish in betel leaf. The gravy of the green chicken curry was finger-licking good! I must admit I enjoyed every item we ordered. To finish off, I had the coconut ice cream, which was a pleasant way to end this sensational meal. The wait staff was attentive and very helpful in guiding us through the menu. As we stepped back into the laneway, it was with a full stomach and a contented heart.

Great food, great service, great experience all round. Might have just been the dishes that I ordered but I found all the dishes were quite heavy and that's what I prefer. We ordered the DIY Baos, Drunken Noodles, Curried Soft Shell Crab, Sticky Beef Ribs and Smashed Potatoes. All the dishes are quite heavy and pack a lot of flavour. Different combinations of sweet, sour, salty and spicy that create amazingly tasty dishes. Enjoyed the DIY Baos even though the pork was slightly dry but the sauces and salad included make up for it. Really enjoyed the soft shell crab (I recommend getting the Roti on the side as well). The crab was crispy but tender and what was really impressive is how it's mixed entirely into the curry. The Sticky Beef Ribs was an interesting dish due to the presentation and the textures. The crispy deep fried base topped with beef ribs and chilli was a nice combination of soft, crispy yet sweet. The dish that I highly recommend and was my favourite is the Drunken Noodles. Every mouthful is just so flavourful and the spice level is adds to the tastiness - be warned it is very spicy. I had to take breaks in between mouthfuls but if you can handle it definitely give it a go! The restaurant itself has a very social yet relaxed vibe. Service was outstanding and overall would recommend to everyone.