SydneyRestaurants

Chinese restaurants in Sydney

  1. A

    Emperor’s Garden BBQ & Noodles

    This is the real Chinatown deal: bald barbecued ducks dangling in the window, pink neon, plastic chairs and a murderous butcher next door (‘Goat inside!’…and pork ear, jellyfish and ox tongue). Try the soft-shell crab, or the pig’s blood congee if you’re feeling adventurous. You might need a Tsingtao or three to stay sane amid the mildly confronting chaos.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Marigold Restaurant

    This vast yum cha palace has more mirrors, crimson and gold than seems plausible. Spread over two levels (800 seats!), it’s a constant whirl of trolley dollies in silk dresses and waiters in bowties delivering dim sum, dumplings, steamed pork buns, chicken feet and all the other usual suspects. Shamelessly kitsch in the best possible way. Expect to queue on weekends.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Billy Kwong

    There’s something wonderfully egalitarian about top restaurants where queuing’s required – perfect for travellers who don’t have the luxury of booking weeks ahead. Chef Kylie Kwong cooks up a sensational seasonal menu of the best organic, sustainable, fair-trade ingredients available. Try the crispy-skin duck with plum sauce.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Super Bowl

    This unpretentious Dixon St food room is always crammed with Chinese diners (and it has nothing to do with the Pittsburgh Steelers or the New England Patriots). Dig the Chinatown vibe and slurp up a bowl of noodles at the street-side tables. Perfect for a postmidnight snack.

    reviewed