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    Lynn Shanghai Cuisine

    3.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Sarah C.

    We went to a celebratory re-opening dinner at Lynn Shanghai restaurant in the Castlereagh club in the heart of Sydney city. The restaurant has plenty of seating and accomodated this large group of foodies with ease. The kitchen is open, allowing you to watch the chef's in action making dumplings from scratch. To celebrate the re-opening, we experienced a banquet of epic proportions. To start, we had china chilli bean jelly, thick noodles with a huge flavour kick and not too hot, with szechuan peppers which gave the dish a tangy flavour which sometimes described as numb. We loved the peking duck spring rolls and could have easily devoured many of these, if not for the feast ahead. Next up was the mixed dim sum platter with an assortment of dumplings, little pillows of goodness. We love dumplings and there were no exceptions here. The platter included scallop and pork dumplings, amber prawn dumplings, steamed mushroom dumplings and something different the steamed fish and pumpkin dumplings. Lynn also does a decent xiao long bao(steamed pork dumpling) another favourite bring the pan fried pork dumplings. Next up, what can be described as a Chinese version of the taco, which consisted of a baked sesame pocket that we filled with chicken and pine nuts. The boiled fish in hot chilli oil, was a beautifully fragrant dish that may look a little daunting if you aren't into spicy. Thankfully looks were deceiving and the dish not as hot as the name would suggest. The lamb chops with cumin and pepper may be a little fatty, but seriously flavoursome and more-ish, as was the szechuan style fried chilli chicken which drew comparison to popcorn chicken. For dessert, cloud like sweet buns. The red bean and banana, a different flavour combination that worked. Most impressive was the sweet salted custard buns which were made to look like mushrooms, really cool. The video we took tearing them apart with the custard oozing out was very popular on Instagram. Thanks to Lynn restaurant for their hospitality. We had a fun experience, the food was enjoyable with plenty of spice, the buns and dumplings were quality too.

    Seafood Soup ($12.80)
    Christina L.

    I had Din Tai Fung for lunch and when I decided that I wanted more dumplings for dinner (because they are THAT good), it was closed already. I was staying down the street from here and was pleased to find that they opened till 10 pm. I ordered the xai long bao (8 pieces) for $8.80 - cheaper than Din Tai Fung's 4 for $5.80. They were hot, fresh, and the skin was thin and chewy. I didn't think the filling was quite as good as Din Tai Fung's - it seemed a little grittier and the flavor was a bit strong. Sorry, but I'll have to stick with Din Tai Fung. I did really like the seafood soup that I ordered - it was reasonably priced at $12.80, and had a ton of fresh seafood & vegetables. Loved the big pieces of white fish, shrimp that didn't seem like they pulled it from the freezer, bok choy, and sugar snap peas. It came with a clearish, light broth that was tasty without being overly salted, and a decent amount of noodles. I would highly recommend this soup if you're looking for something on the lighter side and like seafood and vegetables. I'd get this again. I ate half of all the food I ate, and my meal cost me roughly $25 - I think I could have easily shared this with one other person, which would have been very reasonably priced in a city like Sydney. I prefer the dumplings from Din Tai Fung, but would still come back here and recommend it to others.

    Adam K.

    Absolute dumpling delight!! I can't help but to over order every time I go. The szechuan chilli chicken is also a true favorite. For veggies, you must try the snow pea shoots with king mudhrooms. Sounds simple but don't be fooled as they're quite addictive. Do leave room for dessert. The panda cakes are cute and delicious but the toffee fruit is a must at least once if not twice. The bronze banquet was extremely generous. I thought the food would never stop coming. Teresa is a wonderful host and always make you welcome.

    Best Shanghai pork buns.

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    Really really good food, loved the dumplings, the water spinach and especially the huge (and not expensive) spicy fish bowl!

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    You don't really expect much walking through the lobby of the RSL and the dining area although large and bright is quite sparse.

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    Palace Chinese Restaurant - Full of filling

    Palace Chinese Restaurant

    3.6(42 reviews)
    0.2 kmSydney
    $$

    Food was good. We had the pork spareribs, chicken feet, pork dumplings and shrimp dumplings. Very…read moreauthentic flavors. Service was mediocre. Our waitress was a super disappointed we came in right at opening: 9am and was muttering how inconvenient it was we decided to eat so early to her coworker in Cantonese not knowing we could understand her. We are used to big crowds and long lines by opening at our dim sum places so we came in early to beat the crowd. Kitchen took almost 45 mins to prepare our beef noodles and it was a total disappointment. Kitchen is super slow and did not have anything other than a few items by opening. We wanted egg custard to finish our meal and was informed it would take another hour before they would be ready. I guess things are cooked fresh on the day which is good but shouldn't it all be ready by the time you open? The little old ladies pushing the cart were very nice and polite. Ambiance is your typical big city Chinese place.

    Quite good Cantonese Chinese restaurant on the 2nd level of The Stockland office building. It is…read morejust across the street from the back door of the Sheraton Grand at Hyde Park...for very convenient for travelers. They do Dim Sum 9:00a - 3p most days. Came Sunday at 9:30, already a quarter full. I had har- gow, chicken feet, trip, lotus leaf sticky rice (lo mai gai). The chicken feet were perfect and the har-gow full and plumb with shrimp. I like the way they do the lo mai gai. Smaller portions, devided between 3 wrappers instead of the usual 2. So you get more filling to rice ratio. Plus they wrap the race in parchment paper before wrapping in the lotus leaf, so it's much easier to peel apart. The trip was a little disappointing however. The flavor was very good but good, but should have been cooked a bit longer, as some of the pieces were still quite chewy. I patiently waited for the egg custard to come out, as they were still baking them. Worth the wait, they were perfect! Light flaky crust, and perfectly light and tender egg custard. Plus, they were the "normal" palm size tart...not those mini ones, that many places switched to, to save money. Honestly, these were the best I have had anywhere! As I was leaving at 10:45, the place was buzzing and almost full. They were also bringing out many more items, such as stuffed bell pepper (with shrimp) and stuffed egg plant (with pork). They also had special carts that would make stir fry noodles or steamed vegy at your table. Makes it feel like Hong Kong, which was the last place I saw these, in the early '90s.

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    Marigold Restaurant - Sticky Rice in a Lotus Leaf

    Marigold Restaurant

    3.3(75 reviews)
    0.8 kmHaymarket
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    This place is still kicking :D!! This was the first ever Yum…read morecha I had ever been too.. came to Australia when i was 4 & would of come here around the time i was 5 or 6 so a good 25 years ago :)!! First time here & it was a shock to the European or ozzie food as i was used to :). Prices have definitely changed but the fast trolley food &  relaxed yet super busy atmosphere has been the same all these years :D. When it comes around to visiting here now it is a family tradition!! So there are a whole heap of Yum Cha places in the city to go to but i only talk so foundly about this place cause of the memories :), each to their own but this place has never once disappointed me. Its always fun trying to make out what you & the trolley people saying but the best method is pointing & nodding yes or no :D. Yum cha is the ultimate fast food cheat meal hands down, all your favorites quick and easy in a race to eat it lol!! When your hungry & only the best will do :D

    Yum cha in Sydney This is a great spot to have yum cha in…read moreSydney. The servers were friendly and the dishes were all lovely - although we did have a bit of trouble with the dumpling skins. The dumplings seemed to stick to each other and to the bottom of the steamer so you couldn't get them out of the steamer without breaking them. It's very reasonably priced by Sydney standards and I would certainly be happy to bring my fussy Malaysian-Chinese mum here!!

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    Nine Dragons Restaurant - Black pepper steak eith a side of white rice

    Nine Dragons Restaurant

    3.8(12 reviews)
    0.7 kmHaymarket

    Wanting to experience an authentic Cantonese style restaurant in Chinatown, this joint did not…read moredisappoint! Entrance was charming as you climbed up the stairs. Ambience seemed old skool China with eclectic decor. We were promptly greeted and seated by our hostess and our server followed suit shortly thereafter. Menu selection is extensive and we started our meal with a bottle of wine as well as an appetizer of two (deep fried) spring rolls. We also ordered two bowls of their famous chicken corn soup and in all reality, one bowl was sufficient enough to share between two people. It was hot and delicious. Main entrees included a black pepper steak which came out sizzling on a platter and reminded me of beef fajitas & pork with vegetables and chow mein noodles. I am not a big pork eater so I ate the vegetables and both entrees were very flavorful and fresh. Top of the meal wasn't dessert; it was chuckling over the robot that was carrying the dishes to the tables with a cute cat face blinking with a meow lol.

    Made a reservation here with friends to celebrate Chinese New Year. Location is good since its…read moreright at the center of Chinatown and surrounded by a bunch of other shops/restaurants to walk by. You walk up the stairs into the restaurant and the ambiance is great-- clean, organized, welcoming. We are all uni students dining on a budget and the dishes are a bit pricier, but the portions are pretty big, so good if sharing or eating family style. There's a wide variety of food options, so there's something for everyone. Presentation of all the food was great and gave the feeling of authentic dishes. Service was fine, a little slow. It was a busy night, so we had to wave them down, but they also have one of those robots that brings the dishes to your table.

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    Fisherman's Wharf Seafood Restaurant

    Fisherman's Wharf Seafood Restaurant

    3.3(11 reviews)
    1.5 kmPyrmont
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    I've been here a couple of times with my husband for some good ol' yum cha…read more They're located on the second floor of the fish market, and it's a pretty large space that starts to get pretty busy around 11 am. The place is standard yum cha, with a decent variety of noodles, buns, dumplings, and dessert buns. I will say, this place doesn't have some of the more traditional dishes like chicken's feet, possibly because it sees a lot of Caucasian customers? BBQ pork is probably the most common filling in their dishes, which I can't complain about because my taste buds aren't that adventurous when it comes to Chinese food. Service is okay, and the restaurant has a beautiful view of the water. If my husband and I are in the mood for yum cha, this place is definitely in the running. However, we did notice today that the price of their plates has gone up. We had 2 small dishes and 5 large ones today, and the total ended up being around $57. A bit steep for value, if you ask me.

    While I was living in Pyrmont, my flatmate was raving about the Yum Cha at the Fish Market but I…read morenever made it out. Now that I'm living in Randwick, I finally went for on a Sunday afternoon. We got there around 11, and the place was fairly empty. The restaurant is fairly large and can fit big groups. But as we ate, more and more people came and when we left, the line was out the door. It was pretty standard yum cha, had some nice haw gao, scallop dumplings, noodles with prawn, chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. Might have ordered too many dishes, because we were stuffed. With most Chinese places (I'm Chinese so I'm not being racist), the service was a bit average. Not the friendliest people but that's to be expected. In the end, the bill was $60 for two people. Great place for yum cha, but go early!

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