I popped in to this establishment due to the fact that I drove by and saw it was busy - needed some dinner and took the chance. A busy restaurant is a good one ....right?

I could see it was rather busy with only a couple of tables around seating the possibility of 4, so I was asked if I wanted to sit in the al fresco area.
Now, it was night time and 14 degrees... so I took one step into the area and said no..

Went back in and was given the table to seat 4, which was a bit dirty (they cleaned it before I sat down)

I was given a menu and an alcoholics drink list.
My order was taken and I must say that the servers were very pleasant.

The dishes came rather quickly but were hot and verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry tasty.
entree - Penang Loh Bak.......................................... $10.50
main - Butter Large King Prawns ............................$24.80
sides - Mixed Veggies - Oyster or Garlic Sauce ....$10.80 (they mixed the two sauces for me as they said it's really nice that way) - I agree.
sides - BBQ Pork Fried Rice.............(L)$12.80

I loved the way the server treated me - like I meant something and loved the touches of a lovely glass decanter jug for my water.
The dishes are very nice omg the butter king prawns were perfectly cooked - a dish that needs sharing as it's quite rich...and I had enough to take home.
I also liked that the chef comes out and personally asks you if you like your dishes. I can see he is very proud of what he does.

Definitely heading back !!!

Approximate cost: $20.00

Just of Sommerset Boulevard and worth a try. A bit noisy but food is great and prices and service excellent

Having read a few favorable reviews and as our usual dining partners were all busy this weekend my wife and I popped into Cafe Somerville for the first time last night.
This brightly lit venue is in a business centre and has about a fifty seat capability inside with a small al fresco area which might be quite pleasant in the warmer months if you don't mind sitting in the carpark. The decor consists of lots of Chinese paper decorations hanging from the ceiling and a few wall hangings and a flat screen TV displaying the various dishes which is not a bad idea as it does give some insight into the presentation of the dishes.
The service from the wait staff was willing but uncertain but the manager soon sorted that out and the entree arrived promptly and was hot and good. My wife's main also arrived in reasonable time and I had opportunity to taste it because she was almost done before my selection was provided. Both dishes were OK but unremarkable although my claypot was quite a generous serving and could probably be enjoyed by two modest appetites.
There was some confusion with the bill but the nice lady behind the counter dealt with that in a friendly manner.
So as the name implies not a fine dining restaurant and not first choice for a special occasion or client entertainment, but not bad for a casual local meal. I had the impression that the experience would improve with regular visits.

Approximate cost: $20

Use to be a cafe, but a restaurant now. Foods still good...Boss/Staff are super friendly.
Beauty of the place is... they make you feel special. They will do little specials just for you if you request. Like perhaps, a new dish not on the menu.
Been going to cafe sommerville for about 6 years now.

they are doing really very different and at the same time difficult art of bringing a menu based on traditional Asian food with an inventive modern twist of exotic flavours and they succeed too. ......... i love this restaurant very much