Magnolia Modern Chinese on St Paul’s Terrace is serving an elevated take on Southern Chinese cuisine in chic and intimate surrounds. Owner and head chef Jack Hao is is unabashedly celebrating the potential of Chinese fare across its elegant, multi-course set menu, which blends traditional flavours with modern techniques. Plates range from dry-aged Grimaud duck breast with five-spiced soy dressing and thinly sliced wagyu eye fillet with soy broth, to line-caught coral trout with homemade special soy sauce and E-Fu noodles, and crisp pork loin with ginger, shallot and bok choy risotto. It’s all backed by a beverage menu boasting a tight edit of wines from Australia, New Zealand and France, as well as a clutch of beers and non-alcoholic options. Take note – Magnolia Modern Cuisine only accepts bookings, so be sure to plan ahead!