Amazing service, food, and ambiance. Lynne was our server and even though we had a large group of 12, she provided great customer service. 10/10 experience! read more

Made reservations online. We were 30 mins early and they were able to accommodate us as they already had a table saved for us. They're located in the world square shopping center. Scan the QR code in the table and place your order through your phone. The food was prepared quickly and brought to our table in less than 15mins. Everything was great except there was too club batter on the calamari rings. I have a low tolerance for heat and I can say that kung pao chicken was not spicy but the spicy dumplings were a little too spicy for me. Definitely recommend the truffle fried rice, pork dumpling, and kung pao chicken. read more

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The Din Tai Fung name is very big in the states. I hear about it from friends but have never tried it. During this trip, I happened to want soup dumplings so thought this would be a good time to try. My husband and I were there as soon as it opened so had no issues getting seated right away. Ordering was very easy. I just scan a QR code and can place my order online. For food, we made to sure to get soup dumplings (xiao long bao). We also got shrimp and pork dumplings and one with Sichuan Mala flavor. For the sides we got some garlic stir fried veggies. I thought all the dumplings were okay in taste, flavor, and texture. I really was not a fan of the Sichuan Mala one. It was gamey in taste. It actually made me think I was eating lamb instead of pork. Veggies were standard. This is a place I can say I've tried but don't plan to try another one. read more

Din Tai Fung - Soup dumplings & garlic stir fried greens - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Pork and shrimp shiumai was more like shrimp and pork soup dumplings. Not as hearty or hearty as what I'm used to. The hargow was decent. Nothing special. read more

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We are moving my daughter to Sydney to study abroad and she is a huge Din Tai Fung fan. My wife and I love it as well. We have been to a couple of locations in California. So we were excited to bring my daughter to this location. Unfortunately we were not impressed with the food at this location. We ordered all of our usual favorites and most were subpar. The dumplings were fantastic as always. However I was very disappointed with the cucumbers and prawn fried rice, two of my favorites. Not sure I would go back to this location. read more

Very good classic dim sum. Busy at lunch time. Fine for shoppers, tourists and business folks. Would come back to try the broader menu. read more

Very nice and clean. They don't have the same menu as the US but good selections with lots noodles dishes.

Worst Din Tai Fung experience ever. You register on the app to get on the queue. It says we have a 20 min wait. Lady at the front is very short and just says you must wait. 75 min later we finally get a table. Then we are rushed to order because they are closing. Then not everything went thru on the order because you do it off your phone and when we go to find out why they say "sorry we're closed" at 8:15 and can't add anything. Really? So disappointed. Food was fabulous but the service not worth the visit. Definitely not up to DTF standards for sure! read more

Well, it's a painfully sad Covid impacted food court in Westfield but still steaming up delicious. read more

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When you dine at a Din Tai Fung, you really just want to point at the menu and say "bring me everything". No matter what you order, it will be hot, fresh, properly spiced and excellent. I usually dine at the locations in Sydney and Singapore. If you'll be dining at the Torrance location, go early or have a reservation, the lines get long. Highly recommend a party of at least four, so you can try several dumplings and greens. I also particularly enjoy the beef noodle bowl. If you haven't tried Din Tai Fung, you're missing out! read more

Xiao Long Bao for brunch...YES! Fantastic brunch at Din Tai Fung with the wife. We were immediately seated and the hostess pulled out a tableside basket to hold our bags and purse. We ordered via the iPad on the table and were able to delay our dessert until after our meal. The XLB are always delicious here, soup was on point in every bite 5/5. Next we had the fried wonton with sweet chili sauce and mayo 5/5 good to the last bite. The cha jiang noodle reminds me of Chinese spaghetti bolognese and was Bomb! We devoured everything in preparation for our Yetti fun bun dessert. The Yetti fun bun was a large bun with three mini buns inside. The red was red velvet inside, purple was blueberry cheesecake and orange was chocolate filled. The bun had the perfect sweetness to it 5/5 and they serve a small dish of extra chocolate sauce for dipping. The staff was very pleasant and were quick to clean the table after each dish. Definitely return here for more XLB and other dishes! read more

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We went out for dinner last night wanting something familiar to home. We had been to DTF a handful of times at home so decided to grab dinner here. SERVICE - Wow, they were efficient here. You sat down, ordered from an iPad, checked your bill, and they brought your food. Food came out so fast! Once you were done eating, you brought up your bill to the cashier, paid and left. Easy peasy! FOOD Green Beans - I was craving some kind of greens and knew I could get a solid set of green beans here. So much flavor. Still had the nice crunch to them and were not overcooked. Fried Rice w Beef - Rice, egg, and meat combo was well portioned. We enjoyed this! Xiao Long Bao Dumplings - You could see they were filled with a lot of soup. It was very savory, the meat inside was seasoned nicely, the the wrapper was perfectly steamed. We were honestly impressed with this location. We actually do not care for it at home as it does not have that much flavor and is mediocre. However, we came here and everything was bursting with flavor. Maybe it's placebo and we just miss home food so think it's amazing here? Maybe they put MSG? No idea. But whatever it was, food was delicious. read more

Great Quality Taiwanese cuisine however found it to be on the pricier side. If you do a little more digging, im sure you can find tastier for less! aka more value else where! read more

DTF all day err day. I was thrilled to see that there were a handful of Din Tai Fung locations in Sydney, and quickly made reservations for lunch while we were there. We came around 11:30 and were immediately seated, no reservation needed, but it filled up pretty quickly after that with the lunch rush. We opted for two orders of the pork XLB, the DTF specialty--we've had them at other locations and know they're the real deal, the giant seafood and pork rainbow dumpling (a special they were running for Vivid!), an order of the golden lava bun, and a couple of beers. The pork XLB was everything. Plop one of those bad boys into your soup spoon, sprinkle a couple of vinegar-soaked ginger slices, and *chefs kiss* you've got perfection. The unfathomably thin wrapper is the perfect housing for the hearty pork and flavorful broth. A bite sized lil nugget that'll blow you away, you absolutely have to try the original dumps at least once in your life. The giant rainbow dump was super pretty, but ultimately pretty gimmicky. It didn't by any means taste bad, but the rest of their menu definitely surpasses the quality of it. I did like that it was served with an actual straw for the broth though. It was a pretty successful gimmick. The golden lava bun was also really good. The bao itself was soft and pillowy, and the custard inside really did flow like molten delicious lava. My only small gripe? That it comes with literally just one small bao in the order. Despite my small nitpicks, Din Tai Fung remains probably my favorite "chain" restaurant in the world. I'm a real sucker for a solid xiao long bao. A high recommend for every single person to stop what they're doing right now and go shove 16 of them in their faces immediately. read more

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Place is kind of dirty. Food was very subpar as compared to other Din Tai Fung's. The hot and sour soup was pretty tasteless. The wonton in hot oil and the shrimp fried rice was standard. The jasmine tea was beyond words, I mean, how could jasmine tea had no flavor?? It was unreal. As for service, they forgot one of the soups and the my veggies. I'll definitely avoid this location. read more

Soooooo so good!!! Highly recommend this place! Pork dumplings are a must and their fried rice is amazing. So is their beef with honey sauce. Can't go wrong with anything in this menu! read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Wow disappointing - the beef noodle soup had soggy noodles. Beef modestly tender. Soup very rich. I am a bit of a DTF addict and I've been to so many. Was surprised their food quality was not as good as others. We went on a Thursday at 5 pm so perhaps it was a change of shift. The black sesame buns were still killer. The baby snow pea leaves were excellent. Service is a bit strange with the IPAD for ordering, but not impossible. read more

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I've been waiting to try this place for a long time and glad that I did. The decor was lovely with a nice touch. Service was prompt, love the bag caddies by the table and easy ordering service. The food came out really quick. Tried the prawn dumplings and XLB since it's their specialty. Both were great. The lava custard buns were also good although the dough was a bit too thick to filling ratio. Filling was delicious. Also tried the noodles with spinach and shallots gravy. Again nothing special. What DTF does consistently is not just the flavour of its dishes but also the small portions and higher end prices. Overall it's great place to dine as it's central, has a sunny outdoor area and quick service for large groups. read more

Crazy awesome must do. Not fancy atmosphere; affordable and world-class food. Taipei mother restaurant has earned a Michelin star.

I literally ordered a full page, lol, nice BaoZii ! Love the idea and the taste too. It's an eye opener dining experience.

Never a disappointingeal. We were rampaging all over Sydney, found this place while we were in China Town. We stopped in for a quick snack, got some soup dumplings, some truffle dumplings and a couple other things. At home in the Bay Area reservations take a while. Here in Sydney the Friday lunch rush still leaves room for a party of 6 with no wait. Thanks guys for the best fast snack I've had in a while. The service was also top notch. This is my second favorite Din Tai Fung, Hong Kong being my first. read more

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Atrocious food. I've had better soup dumplings from frozen, and the chicken in the steamed soup was beyond hope. I had to flag down a waiter when the soup didn't come out for more than 15 minutes. Very easy to track timing, since you're putting everything in via a smartphone. The chicken was overcooked, dry and tasteless. These guys are completely trading on the DTF name. The robot waiters were a lot of fun, and the dumpling stuffies and other toys were adorable. Kind of sad that it would be a fun place to go and eat if the food were edible. read more

I figure I'll give Din Tai Fung a try since I am in this side of the globe. I have been to 3 locations in California as well as the original location in Taipei. This location was a bit disappointing to me. Food: Ordered the rainbow looking xlbs. I have to say Din Tai Fung serves the best xlbs hands down. The competition is not close at all and I've been to a lot of xlb specialty shops. This rainbow order of xlbs was a slap in the face. Why would you create corn, cheese or beef bolognese xlbs?!?!? They were absolutely terrible... The fried rice had a sticky texture and lacked the breath of the wok flavor. Service: Service was at par with my expectations. Most of the serve staff in all the Sydney restaurants have been great. Environment: Decor looks like it is from the mid 2000s. Can use a slight update. Very centralized plaza. Price: Fairly priced for the type of food. About the same as the US. Food: 2 Service: 4 Environment: 3 Price: 4 read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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This was my first experience at a DTF, and we've now had lunch here 2 days in a row! My husband commented that xiao long bao seems like it'd be nice to eat when you're sick, and I said I could eat about 100 of them any day of the week. I cannot think of a more delicate, tasty, comforting morsel than one of DTF's xlb. We also tried the colored xlb, with the various hues (no artificial dyes, says the menu) signifying different fillings like corn, seafood, or garlic pork, but I definitely prefer just the plain, classic ones. No need to get all colorful and creative. What was also top notch was the breaded chicken cutlet that comes with fried rice: it's light, crunchy, and not overly greasy. Mmmm! Lastly, you cannot go wrong with any of the steamed buns (we had pork) or other dumplings. Don't be like the lady sitting next to us eating rice pilaf and an apple out of her own Tupperware (wtf??): get some xlb pronto!! read more

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My friends and I went on a Wednesday at around 8:30 and there was a 40 minute wait. You put your name down, they give you a buzzer and a paper menu. You fill out the menu with what you want so that at soon as you sit down, you give them your order. Pretty efficient. I first heard about Din Tai Fung from my cousin. It's a soup dumpling chain that started in Taiwan, that she really liked. In fact, she liked it so much that she said there was one time where she had it twice in one day! So when I was doing my Yelp research for Sydney, and this place popped up, I of course had to try it. Maybe it tastes better in Taiwan because I wasn't getting that same vibe here. It isn't cheap either. I generally don't mind paying more if the food is good but this wasn't worth it to me. Here's what we all ordered to share: 1. Pork Dumplings (8 pcs $12.80) - pretty standard soup dumplings. They're good but not great. 2. Crab Meat and Roe with Pork Dumpling (8 pcs $19.80) - I couldn't really taste the crab meat. They just tasted like the regular pork dumplings to me so you might as well just order those. 3. Braised Beef Soup ($12.80) - the broth was a tad salty but it was good. I can't really speak for the beef since I'm not a fan of braised beef to begin with. 4. Crumbed Chicken Fillet with Fried Medium Grain Rice ($16.80) - I really liked the chicken! It reminded me of chicken karaage and who doesn't love fried foods?! On the other hand, the fried rice was super bland. I'm pretty confident that I can make better fried rice at home. 5. Taro Gelato and Golden Taro Bread ($7.80) - if you like taro, then you MUST get this! The taro bread is fried but the gelato compliments it perfectly. Just enough so that you don't leave feeling like a grease ball. If you don't have a Din Tai Fung near you (chances are, you probably don't unless you live somewhere in Asia), then I would say try it. Come for the soup dumplings and taro dessert only. You can skip everything else. read more

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Excellent Dim Sum. Variety of flavours and styles. Delicious sauces and a fun atmosphere. read more

Din Tai Fung - Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Great food in LA and Australia. Consistent, delicious, and just the best. We went to Australia and can't believe that they don't offer the chocolate dumplings for dessert there but everything else was top notch. The ones in CA were fancier and a bit more expensive and the ones in Sydney were good and same price but much much more casual. All in all, a good choice in any country. read more

This place is well run. They have a good orderly system in place that gets your food out quick and still allows you to rest your feet a little. The place is always busy yet they always have a seat ready or quickly ready because of intense kitchen speed. The food is very good and they accommodated my vegan needs. The water spinach was excellent along with the veggie dumplings and wontons. My other half had the soup dumplings and was impressed. The price, speed of service, and food quality makes this worth a stop. read more

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As a person of Taiwanese descent, I personally think Din Tai Fung is a little overhyped and overpriced, but I think there are a couple things that they do really well. Their steamed pork dumplings (xiaolongbao) truly are really good because of the chewy thin peel on the outside, which is known to be difficult to achieve because it has to hold the soup inside. I also gave the golden lava sesame balls a try because I had never seen that before and really liked the subtly sweet egg yolk filling. Other than these specialties, I wouldn't order many of the other items because you can get the same thing at other restaurants for much lower prices. read more

Din Tai Fung - Steamed pork dumplings (xiaolongbao) - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Being a Canadian means not having Din Tai Fung so I figured to try it out here in Syndey. I've tried it in Taiwan and oddly enough I enjoyed my meal here a lot more than I have in Taipei. It's so good! There's a delicate-ness in their food that screams quality. These are some amazing Xiao Long Baos. Their dumplings are the star of the show. This is what you have to order. It doesn't really matter which one. The meat filling was soft and juicy, the soup was piping hot and flavorful. And lastly, the dumpling skin was just perfect. The same thing was present in their pan fried dumplings. You might think that it isn't crispy enough but that's how it is in Taiwan as well. The cha Jiang noodles were also excellent; perfectly cooked al-dente with the right amount of chew. The meat sauce was excellent, nothing too overpowering. Not too saucy nor salty. It was subtle yet flavorful. It seemed to be on the pricier side but when something is that good, it shouldn't matter! read more

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This place is always good! Whenever we're on a trip, I try to look for this place to eat. We don't have this restaurant in Hawaii and I was surprised they were in Sydney. The food tasted the same and we got there right when they opened so it wasn't full which I thought was odd. After we sat down, the restaurant was packed and there were some people waiting outside for a table. read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We were one of the first groups in as they opened up for dinner and even with plenty of rows for seating here the place was jam packed fast! Great spot here in Sydney, with an edgy, laid back ambiance and the service being friendly and fast. Definitely my favorite Din Tai Fung compared to other locations, as it sets the standard high. Would likely ditch the beef noodles next time and go all in on soup dumplings. They are really that good!!! read more

Din Tai Fung - Sydney ChinaTown's very own.. - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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I've eaten at many Din Tai Fung's around the world, and this one is definitely up there in terms of food. It's more expensive than other Chinese restaurants, but it's certainly worth it for the dumplings. This one is pretty spacious and I came in the afternoon on a weekday probably post-rush hour around 2 pm, and didn't have to wait for a table. Since I was traveling for work and by myself, I couldn't eat as many dishes as I normally would with a big group, but I got the usual dumplings. XLB - If you come here don't miss the soup dumplings, this is what they are known for. Filled with shrimp & pork, and broth, these come piping hot. Put it on a spoon, poke a hole in the top with your chopstick so some of the steam comes out, and eat it all in one bite after you left it cool off for a min. Be careful not to burn your mouth - it's super hot! Truffle XLB - At $5 a pop, I got one to try. It was good, but I feel like black truffle goes better with Italian food than with dumplings. Worth a try once, but don't think I'd get this again for the price tag. Mini Black Sesame Bun - Got one of these for dessert and it was delicious. The outside was nice, fluffy and fresh, and the black sesame inside may look kinda gross, but it tastes way better than it looks. Almost like a gritty peanut black lava, but it's delicious. You can't go wrong with the noodle dishes here, or the spicy shrimp & pork dumplings. Best to come with 4 or more people so that you can try everything. If you don't want to wait in line here, go to the Westfield Mall where they have a DTF in the food court. It has a slightly smaller selection, but will satisfy your dumpling craving. Expect to pay around $25-30 per person. It's not cheap, but you can't come to DTF and spend very little money, plus it's Australia. read more

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OK well this is the first fast-food Din Tai Fong I have ever been too. I live next to the one in Arcadia, CA and thought I'd try it out here in the Westfield Mall also. But it was a little different. The soup dumplings had a few burst prematurely which sucked. They tasted ok but out of the four, two had no soup in it. The beef noodle was actually quite tasteless and I had to add soy sauce. To be honest the beef noodle down the street at Chinese Noodle Restaurant is better. But I mean it is a fast food counter on the top floor of the restaurant so I think I was maybe expecting too much. The Din Tai Fung in the Arcadia Westfield Mall is an actual restaurant and much better. read more

Having now been to Din Tai Fung in Shanghai, Hong Kong, the United States and now Sydney; i'm honestly out of praise - Din Tai Fung is Asian culinary perfection as far as I'm concerned, and while the Sydney location has a menu that's slightly scaled back compared to what you'll find across Northeast Asia, the product is still intact. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Like every other Din Tai Fung location I've ever been to, you're likely to encounter a line depending on when you arrive, but don't let that deter you. The service is fast and friendly once you're seated, and you can be in and out quickly or take your time depending on what suits. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? At $1.80 a pop, the XLB at the Sydney Din Tai Fung is reasonably priced compared to what you can find elsewhere in the city, the country, and the region. Other menu items are priced accordingly, and it's good to see that Din Tai Fung doesn't gouge in the way that they probably could get away with. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Marvelous - as always. The XLB is the best in the world, and the peripheral and other main dishes are fantastic. Consistency is Din Tai Fung's second greatest asset behind their XLB patent, and they deliver on that here in Sydney. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? So yes, while those who have only been to Din Tai Fung in Sydney or the US might not be aware, both have a scaled down menu compared to locations in Asia proper. For that reason and that reason alone I don't feel as though the Sydney Din Tai Fung has achieved that level of greatness that you can find elsewhere. No Star Granted. read more

Din Tai Fung - Xiao Long Bao (6): $10.80 - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Once again, my guide book, in combination with Yelp, turned out to be perfect. We managed to get in to this place just a few minutes before it closed (it was New Year's Day. Asians do actually take some time off work every now and then - said the half-Asian :-). Wonderful Taiwanese food, very fast service, HUGE menu, decent pricing. Not the easiest to find but just keep asking people, looking around and following your GPS. You'll get there. Just like I just got to my 1100th review. Cheers :-) read more

I've been to the DTF in LA, Hong Kong and Taiwan and they are all consistently wonderful. I love the size of each xiao long bao and the skin to meat to soup ratio. I just wish the temperature was a little bit hotter, but I'm sure most people would disagree since I always prefer things hotter. The pickled cucumbers and dan dan noodles were very good, no wood ear mushrooms on their menu so we had the tofu with pork "floss" (dried shredded pork) and thousand year old egg. Sauteed greens are a must and I was too full to order the fried rice but looking back, I'm regretting that decision. All the dumplings were great including the shrimp and pork wontons in spicy sauce. Everything came out quickly as well. We only had to wait 10 minutes and the place was open over Easter weekend in downtown Sydney. The place was bustling but the service was on point. Admittedly DTF is expensive but it's always cleaner than other Chinese eateries and the variety on the menu is always welcome. Only gripe is charging AUD 2.50 per person for Chinese tea but at least they don't charge for tap water like they do in Switzerland! read more

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Our bellies were full and us tourists were walking around world square just exploring and looking at shops. We wander around and I see a sign .. Omg din tai fung?! Suddenly we are hungry again. There is one in Los Angeles but I have never been, so this was the perfect opportunity. We wanted to order one order of pork, one crab and roe, and one of the limited edition gem dumplings. Unfortunately both the crab&roe and gems were sold out. We were disappointed and ended up getting 2 orders of the pork dumplings. These are hands down the best dumplings I have ever eaten. The skin is so thin and soft, just enough to keep the meat and all the juices in. One bite and the broth trapped inside gushes into your mouth .. An explosion of flavor.. So delicious you just go for the next one, and then the next. It's a bit pricey but it is what you pay for quality! Next time I will be trying the other dumplings and maybe some of the other dishes! read more

Din Tai Fung - Pork dumplings! - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

At 11:00 on Saturday morning there's already a queue forming at Din Tai Fung. Like most folks, I was there for the xiao long bao (xlb). Never one to resist a bowl of dan dan noodles, I ordered those too. The xlb was as good as I remember from the Din Tai Fung outpost in Pasadena, California. But the dan dan noodles weren't exactly what I was expecting (a spicy sauce of chili oil, Sichuan pepper, minced pork, and scallions served over noodles). Instead these noodles were void of meat and accompanied by a peanut buttery sauce. Still tasty, just not what I'd imagined. (Further research suggests that the peanut butter/sesame sauce is indicative of the Taiwanese version of this dish.) Expect brisk service and a wait that's worth it. read more

Best Dumplings in Sydney - A well-deserved title. Din Tai Fung is an international franchise Taiwanese restaurant that is so good they usually only have 1 location in each country (yes, that's right). You can't book a table, which is good in some ways, and infuriating at other times. Quick ordering, quick service and delicious food mean that tables turnover reasonably quickly - but you can wait 30-50 minutes if you arrive during their peak dining hours (think Friday Night at 7pm). Quick tip: consider the weather when visiting - there isn't a lot of cover/space so if its cold/windy/raining - it's going to be pretty unpleasant waiting. If you don't order Xiao Long Bao (their signature soup dumplings) you shouldn't even be dining here. You get the option of having 6 or 8 (pork), and I'll tell you to only ever order the 8. The general rule of thumb we've been using is: 8 Xiao Long Bao (one serving) per person eating. You'll understand this logic pretty quickly once you start eating. Ask for a menu to help you pick your dishes. My personal favourite items include: Xiao Long Bao, Water Spinach w/ Garlic, Medium-grain fried rice with shredded pork, and Chinese tea. Don't be afraid to add items to your order if you liked something or simply wanting more food. Whenever I travel overseas this is one of my first restaurant stops when I get back to Sydney. read more

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