Mietta's Review
James Tan has a deserved reputation for producing excellent Asian dishes in a western manner. His latest venture, an ex-games parlour in Burke Rd Camberwell, has become the smartest spot in the strip. Food in flexible portions - to nibble, share or as a full meal - at the bar, on a lounge or at table make this a place that fills a lot of gaps. Locals love it because of the range of possibilities it provides - everything from a romantic tete-a-tete to a boisterous time at the bar. Good wine list, rather patchy service and a tendency to be noisy.

Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2010 Score: 13.5/20

Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 13/20

Age John Lethlean, 8-10-2007 Score: 13.5/20

Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13.5/20

Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 15/20

Age A2 The Good Life Jane Faulkner 16/7/05

Age Good Food Guide 2005

Gourmet Traveller 2005 Restaurant Guide * "In conservative Camberwell, Magic City is something of a surprise: a modern restaurant with an Asian soul that would be perfectly at home in any "happening" suburbs. An interesting redesign ofa 30s games parlour, it oozes style and contemporary energy. Inventive pan-Asian dishes"

Age Cheap Eats 2004

Age, Epicure, 10/2/04,'10

Age, Sunday Life, 23/11/03, John Lethlean

Herald Sun, city style, 18/11/03, Stephen Downes, score 16/20

Age, Epicure, 28/10/03, John Lethlean, score 15.5/20

Herald Sun, Weekend, 4/10/03, Bob Hart