Donna Chang

Donna Chang brings Cantonese and Sichuan cooking into a contemporary Brisbane CBD setting, drawing on the long traditions of both cuisines while presenting them with a modern approach. The restaurant occupies a heritage-listed former bank, where contemporary interiors sit alongside original architectural features, creating a polished setting for an occasion or a more relaxed meal from the broader menu.

The offering covers cold and hot starters, dim sum, barbecue, mains, sides, desserts and cocktails. Standouts include roast duck pancakes with hoisin, cucumber and shallot; steamed dim sum; Moreton Bay bug dumplings; wood-grilled Mooloolaba king prawns with XO sauce; and whole baby barramundi prepared Chongqing style. The mains continue the regional focus with dishes such as dan dan noodles, kung pao chicken, mapo-style tofu and steamed market fish with ginger and shallot. There is also a live tank and whole-fish section, with several cooking styles available.

For a more structured meal, Donna Chang offers banquet menus featuring a selection of its seafood, meat, vegetable and rice dishes. The menu identifies vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and the website also lists vegan and coeliac banquet menus. Drinks extend beyond wine and other standard restaurant choices, with cocktails built around ingredients including sake, pandan, lychee, tea, citrus, chilli and Sichuan salt.

The venue is particularly well set up for group dining and celebrations. Its mezzanine includes three private rooms, with spaces ranging from intimate rooms for smaller gatherings to connected rooms for larger seated events. Features across the rooms include heritage ceilings, clay chandeliers, wine cellars and dedicated wait staff. The main dining room and full-venue hire provide larger event options, with adaptable seating and capacities listed for both seated and standing functions. That makes Donna Chang a practical choice for shared meals, private celebrations and corporate occasions, while the à la carte menu offers plenty of scope for diners who want to explore modern Chinese cooking at their own pace.