Rum Cha

Overview

If someone tells you that a classic can't be improved, sometimes they're right — but sometimes, such as when mixing yum cha and rum is involved, their words won't quite ring true. Yum cha as it usually stands, as enjoyed at Brisbane's Chinese restaurants on weekends, is a go-to for a reason. But throw in rum at Casa Chow's new rum cha and it's a whole new experience.

From Friday, March 3, Woolloongabba's resident Chinese Peruvian joint is dedicating 12–3pm Fridays and Saturdays to this new combo, which is based around $15 daiquiris and small bites to eat. Those drinks come in a choice of classic, pineapple, lychee and watermelon, and all feature Plantation Rum, which is also behind this culinary mashup.

Beverage-wise, Khaleesi mojitos ($21, and made with dragonfruit), plus Casa Chow's spins on rum old fashioneds ($23) and mai tais ($17) are also on the menu.

Obviously, it isn't rum cha without yum cha as well. The share range starting at $7, ranging through to $23, and featuring mud crab and scallops dim sum, prawn har gau, XO crab fried spring rolls, Sichuan pork and beef fried dumplings and more.