Restaurant
Taste Elements Cantonese
Shop 2/180 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016, Australia
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Shop 2/180 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016, Australia
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Taste Elements Cantonese delivers refined Cantonese dining in Mount Hawthorn without the usual fine-dining fuss. Inside the 12-table dining room—hung with the owner's original canvas paintings—the hospitality feels like joining a family feast. Diners make special trips for the house-roasted goose, turned out fresh with crackling skin and sweet plum sauce. Live seafood anchors the menu, from sweet lobster tossed over noodles to braised abalone layered across crystal mung bean vermicelli. Plates arrive with distinct wok hei, moving from fragrant black truffle fried rice to steamed coral trout scattered with ginger and spring onions.
- House-Roasted Goose: Roasted fresh daily with crisp skin, tender meat, and tangy plum sauce alongside Hong Kong-style roast duck.
- Live Tank Seafood: Tanks supply fresh coral trout, steamed sea bass, and lobster wok-tossed over noodles with punchy aromatics.
- Banquet Specialties: Labor-intensive Hakka and Cantonese dishes, including braised abalone with crystal noodles and steamed boneless chicken with ham.
- Intimate Art-Lined Setting: An intimate 12-table space lined with the owner's original artwork and hosted with personal warmth.
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Six Reasons to Choose Taste Elements Cantonese
Why diners choose Taste Elements Cantonese for authentic heritage dishes, thoughtful hospitality, and memorable gatherings.
Freshly House-Roasted Cantonese Goose
Taste Elements roasts authentic Cantonese goose fresh daily, achieving ultra-crispy skin and succulent meat complemented by sweet and sour plum sauce.
The skin was perfectly crispy without being greasy, the meat tender and juicy, and paired with sweet and sour plum sauce—it was pure magic.
Ivan Wu Artisanal Pre-Order and Live Tank Delicacies
Pre-order specialties like steamed boneless chicken with savory ham and live seafood reflect traditional artisanal Cantonese cooking methods.
The star dishes were the roast goose and the steam boneless chicken with ham which we had to pre-order.
Jackie Loo Warm Hospitality That Feels Like Family
Hosts take personal pride and dedication in every service, making guests feel genuinely welcomed into an intimate dining space.
It felt like a warm family gathering, not just a meal out.
Khuyen Hoang Heartfelt Care for Milestone Moments
Personalized touches like handwritten celebration cards and attentive service give diners complete peace of mind during special occasions.
I even enjoyed a special celebration with a handwriting birthday card by the best and nicest shop owner!
Zhe Shi Multi-Generational Family Celebrations
With classic white tablecloths and comfortable multi-generational dining, the menu features dishes that delight toddlers and grandparents alike.
The food is so authentic, suitable for a simple weekend family meal or for a birthday celebration.
Joanne Ong Boardroom-Grade Corporate Hosting
The kitchen delivers meticulously timed, flawlessly presented Chinese cuisine that wins over visiting corporate leadership and executive teams.
The food was outstanding — beautifully presented, full of flavour, and thoroughly enjoyed by our CEO, CFO, and the wider leadership team.
Felicia Ruiz
Most popular items
Authentic Cantonese delicacies and culinary specialties prepared with master craftsmanship
Roast Goose
The invincible freshly roasted goose! 🦢🔥 Roasted to perfection starting at 4 pm and served hot at 6:30 pm, it hit the table fresh, crispy, and oh-so-delicious. The skin was perfectly crispy without being greasy, the meat tender and juicy, and paired with sweet and sour plum sauce—it was pure magic.
Ivan Wu Abalone with Crystal Noodles
The abalone with crystal jelly noodles was delicate and rich, and the roasted goose was perfection.
Khuyen Hoang Lobster Noodles
we return to this restaurant tonight to try its lobster noodle. Food was authentically Hong Kong style and serivce was friendly & warm.
Chiang Vincent Truffle Fried Rice
We ordered our all time favorite dishes again which were the truffle fried rice, abalone with special glass noodle, and scallops.
Jackie Loo
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining at Taste Elements Cantonese
Handwritten Birthday Cards & Candle Presentation
Guests dining for birthdays receive personal touches from the host, including a handwritten birthday card alongside a celebratory sweet treat and fresh fruit with a candle.
Original Wall Art Painted by the Owner
Diners are welcomed into an intimate dining room featuring original wall paintings created by the owner-host.
Complimentary Red Bean Sweet Soup
Meals conclude with complimentary house-made traditional dessert, such as warm red bean sweet soup.
Timed Fresh-Roasted Goose Presentation
Signature roast goose is timed to daily perfection, roasted fresh starting at 4:00 PM to arrive hot, crispy, and tender at the dinner table with sweet and sour plum sauce.
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, dish pre-orders, and reservations for your visit
Time Your Dinner for Fresh Roast Goose
The house-roasted goose begins roasting fresh at 4:00 PM and hits tables hot around 6:30 PM with crispy skin and plum sauce; plan your dinner reservation timing accordingly so you do not miss out.
Pre-Order Signature Heritage Dishes
Specialty banquet dishes like the steamed boneless chicken with ham and live tank seafood require advance notice, so pre-order when reserving to ensure kitchen preparation.
Reserve Ahead for the Intimate Space
With only around 12 dining tables in this intimate venue, secure reservations ahead of time for weekend meals and multi-generational family milestone celebrations.
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