Mr. minutes

If you're in the CBD, this restaurant is quite centrally located for one that offers comforting noodle dishes. For affordable prices, serving sizes are generous. Soup bases were rich and satisfying, and sauces were punchy and flavourful. Overall, it's satisfying, great food, and value for money. Bring cash to avoid a card surcharge.

Mr Bun offers a good range of affordable Chinese food options. We came on the weekend and had free parking nearby. We decided to go for the Lanzhou styled braised beef noodle soup, both spicy and non-spicy versions. They both came out quickly and the portions were very generous. The thick noodles were good! The braised beef was tender with good flavour. Spicy soup was excellent (but no table water unfortunately so the spice added up). The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) were what you'd expect. Overall, I'd recommend Mr Bun as a go-to option if you're craving no-nonsense and cheap Chinese food.

How often have you walked past Mr Bun, located just past the East end of Murray Street mall? A non-pretentious and simple restaurant. It is the perfect, cheap and cheerful fix on a cold, rainy day. Parking is limited in the area. Order at the counter. Thick, in-house noodles were a lovely, springy texture. Thin noodles just as satisfying. A few pieces of frozen white fish completed the dish, although were lacking in both number and flavour. The preserved vegetables in broth made up for it. They are generous with their salt, which may be to your liking. It's a personal take although makes me wonder if the chef smokes. Serving sizes are generous to just right for a hungry adult. Service is no nonsense, help yourself and order at the counter. Could do with a water station, even if it is just a self-serve urn for tea or cold water.