Lynn was a huge letdown for me. The reviews were very positive, the prices were reasonable, and the portion sizes seemed fair. Maybe we visited on an off-night? The restaurant had no more than four parties when we arrived for a late dinner on a Monday night around 8pm. Then again, Lynn isn't very easy to spot if you're strolling along Castlereagh St, which may explain the emptiness. It's pretty standard to order xiao long baos at a Shanghainese restaurant. So of course, we got one order of #701 XLBs, along with #801 Shanghai Noodles with Shredded Pork and Vegetables and #805 Vegetable and Pork Wontons in Noodles with Hot and Spicy Sauce. The XLBs weren't amazing. The pork meat was bland, and the soup was very light and not as flavorful as I hoped. However, the skin was perfect: delicate and thin, yet sturdy enough to hold the meat and soup, and it had good texture. The Shanghai noodles weren't special either. I liked the variety of veggies and pork, but the dish overall needed more salt as it was tasteless and lacked any depth. The wontons and noodles in a hot and spicy sauce was a very heavy dish. Noodles had a very thick, starchy texture. Wontons were generously stuffed with a large amount of filling, mainly shredded vegetables because I didn't taste the pork, and the skin was too thick and chewy. The sauce was extremely spicy, and it irked me when we weren't automatically given water refills when our glasses were clearly empty. Lynn is a huge restaurant, so it can accommodate large groups. It's also very clean and modern. Service wasn't rude, but they certainly weren't attentive either. The only reason we tried this place was because they had a takeaway menu available at our hotel. The menu looked promising, but after dining here, we left unimpressed. read more

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Din Tai Fung, better known as DTF (not the other DTF you perv) is generally tagged as the best Shanghai/soup dumpling in all the land. Well, as much as I like the dumplings at DTF, I don't think they're THE BEST EVER...and not for the price you pay. So I started a search on other soup dumplings in the city and came across Lynn Shanghai, as it opened up relatively recently. The place is a little hard to find, the sign is small and it's actually inside a building so you have to walk through a lobby to get into the restaurant. The building is located next to the Scientology building (why, I don't know) and that's all you need to know to find it. The place is a lot bigger than anticipated, and there's an open kitchen so you can see the dumplings and food being made. The chefs all wear masks so you can feel relieved you aren't getting stank breath on your food. The menu is rather extensive and offers all sorts of cuisine from Shanghai, but I came for the dumplings. Pan fried and steamed please. For $8.80, you get 6 dumplings...not the cheapest but cheaper than DTF and just as good...if not BETTER. Seriously, I don't know what the fuss is about DTF, the dumplings are pretty small and while tasty, they're not that tasty. There also isn't much of a wait for this place as it's still relatively new, so if you're feening for some soup dumplings and don't want to queue at DTF, this is the place to go. I haven't been back to DTF since. read more

Lynn Shanghai Cuisine - Soup dumplings make you hungry...like you're in the Hunger Games - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

'Oh my dumpling, oh my dumpling, 'Oh my dumpling Clementine...' Shhhh. Dont tell anyone... .......D'oh! Post Script; I cannot believe someone found this 'useful.' PPS ; 1.Try the Pork and Prawn Wontons in spicy sauce, 2. There are four very odd people out there in Yelpland. PPPS make that 5 read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Lynn Shanghai Cuisine - Seafood Soup ($12.80) - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Really good food & doesn't make you feel sick afterwards like most places of this cuisine. Had the Mongolian lamb, dumplings and spring rolls. Wine menu isn't extensive but very affordable and caters to all. I recommend this hidden restaurant that locals adore. Keep it up! read more

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. read more

Lynn Shanghai Cuisine - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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I came here for lunch on Wednesday afternoon. The place was completely empty except for us. We ordered the crispy spicy chicken, spicy wontons, pan fried pork dumplings. Everything we ordered tasted pretty good. However, it's hard to call yourself a Shanghainese restaurant when you don't have any xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings) or sheng jian bao (pan fried pork buns). On the plus side, they served us complementary drinks which was a nice gesture. read more

This hidden gem on Castlereagh St was an awesome find ! You don't really expect much walking through the lobby of the RSL and the dining area although large and bright is quite sparse. But how appearances can be deceiving .... The food is top notch, our group of 5 ordered about 9 dishes, a mix of different things and this is how I would rate them Spring Rolls - 3/5 Fresh and crispy (not the reheated frozen stuff) Crispy Chilli Fried Chicken - 5/5 Definitely spicy but addictively so Xiao Long Bao - 4/5 Very good, pastry was soft and bouncy. Fried Pork Bun - 4/5 Comparable to the best in Sydney Jellyfish Salad - 2/5 We actually wanted Pigs Ears but they were out so got this instead - with plenty of cucumber it was a contrast to the other 'hot' dishes Hokkien Fried Rice - 4/5 This was great, came out piping hot and the rice has the wok burn taste Shanghai Fried Noodles - 3/5 Standard Fare, not too oily Fried Mixed Beans - 3/5 Our green dish which was good, mixed in with fried pork mince, bamboo and other condiments Peking Duck - 4/5 (Friday night special for $28). This was actually the surprise find of the night and is very cheap. The duck skin is very crispy so the duck pancakes worked out very nice! The second duck course is a little different, they just chop up the rest of the duck and plate it for you. That's not a bad way to prove you do get a full duck! We were absolutely bursting at the seams by this point so told them to put straight into a take out box. You can munch on these bits later or hell, you can make duck soup with all the included bones! The service here is also better than 95% of Chinese restaurants, staff are friendly and smiling and the owner makes a point to have a quick chat to each table. She is very service oriented and has a quick wit too! The other great thing about this place are the prices. Our meal cost about $150 including drinks for a banquet of food we could not even finish. That is value especially in the CBD! I think renting a space in the RSL was risky as you don't get street level exposure but the rent would be cheaper allowing for lower prices and the with the crowds now - they would be counting the money rolling in! read more

This is a great Little (well not so little) find of a place right in the City. As part of the ground level of the Catholic Club in Castlereagh Street, Lynn Shanghai is a rather pleasant surprise. To start off with I love the big open space, the sparse-ish furnishings and the polish concrete floors. And the cleanliness. I went in for lunch time and this place so caters for the city lunch time crowd. We concentrated on dumpling and were not let down. Dumplings of all flavours, styles and methods of cooking. The staff are efficient, but the floor manager is a hoot - incredibly Aussie. Lynn Shanghai is easy, tasty, different and worth a try - by yourself or a lunch team table. read more

Yeah definitely not a fan aye? This is a place where I've walked past many times and never really had a good vibe. The logo looks great, but "Lynn" for a Shanhainese restaurant? What were they thinking? So my aunt wanted to try the place and said the food was good. We had for entrees, drunken chicken, sliced pork ears and sour pork ribs. Then had dumplings and these fried buns. Salt pepper squid (dad's favourite everywhere he goes), a special fried rice and another pork stir fry with pancakes. Sounds boring and bland? Yeah it was pretty much that. Boring and bland. Oh what was nice was the dessert! A deep friend pancake with red bean paste, it's a must and a delicacy in Shanghai. The paste wasn't too sweet like most places and a good powdery texture. The pancake was a little chewy (it needed a better batter and frying technique) but overall not bad. Don't expect much service though they gave us this VIP card where you get 20% off cash payments of up to $30 every time you dine. read more

May be a little hard to find but thats half the fun and it keeps the place from being too crowded. But this place is 5 stars alone just for the Xiao Long Bao (aka XLB or 小籠包) dumplings alone. And it's relatively inexpensive too. read more

In my opinion, Lynn has the best Shanghainese pan-fried pork buns in Sydney. This place tends to be under-staffed, and the food sometimes takes a while to come. Even so, it's a good place to pig out on a Chinese feast without having to bleed out your wallet. The only complaint I have about this place is their lack of phone reception in certain areas. Other than that, the price is affordable and the portion is generous, I will come back. read more

Lynn Shanghai Cuisine - Best Shanghai pork buns. - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We went here with a group on New Years day for lunch. We were glad they were open, and pleased that they didn't gouge customers with a holiday surcharge! We tried the cold chicken with peanut sauce, which had a nice spiciness to it. A pork dish which didn't really stand out for me, but tasted nice.. The crab and pork buns, which were FANTASTIC! We also had the fried salt and pepper tofu, jelly noodles, and some shanghai noodles. Great service, friendly, and just an all around great meal. They were in the entertainment book, so we got the 25% off as well. With soft drinks and everything we ordered to eat, 5 adults and 1 child left for $100 (which included a nice Happy New Years tip of $12). read more

My friends and I were at Lynn Shanghai Cuisine for lunch. Even though the decor is not fancy or spectacular, the food is really good ! Pork Dumpling : 9/10 - Very Juicy Green Sprouts with Mushrooms : 9/10 Beijing Style Shredded Pork with Pancake: 7/10 Famous Hokkien Fried Rice : 9/10 Shrimp & Pork Wonton tossed in Spicy Sauce: 8/10 - yum! The only disappointment we had was when we asked for more pancakes (To go with our leftover shredded pork), the waiter told us it's $0.90 for one pancake ! The price is slightly steep however, I will definitely re-visit the restaurant and try other yummy dishes :) read more

This place was pretty legit as far as food goes, but the location is super random. Hidden inside a RSL on Castlereagh, Lynn offers some great yumcha along with main dishes. A large group of us decided to spend Chinese New Years here and they were able to handle all 15 of us without issues. We had a set menu that had some great dumplings...great, great dumplings! The soup dumplings were probably some of the best I've had in Sydney. The seafood is fresh and I didn't have issues with anything on the set menu. It was all good and for the price it's great bang for your buck. Definitely going to check this place out on a normal day as it was pretty crazy during Chinese New Years. read more

We had a table and I took a photo of the menu for my boyfriend's takeaway since he is too late to join us dinner, an older waitress saw it and wanted me to delete it, looks like she is the boss or manager position, she asked me to go on line to see the menu, that was really rude attitude, the food are not good, the salty yolk prawn uses stink yolk, other dishes are so so, don't feel tasty,the whole meal because the bad manners makes me feel uncomfortable to sit there, definitely not go back again read more

I am regular customer so here are my top recommendations Go with groups so you can try all the dishes ( I have worked out the best group size is 5-6) 1. Baked seasme seed packet 2. famous shanghai steam bun - crab 3. pan friend crab meat bun 4. pan fried pork dumplings 5. dessert - cripsy red bean pancake. the rest of the menu you can try the fried fish , and spicy mud crab (contains peanut) ! one of my friend has nut allergy, but she has no issue eating most dishes, just mention it to the waiter not to put any nuts in the dishes. IMHO this is better than Din tai fung (sydney), obviously Din tai fung Shanghai is the best restaurant that i have been to , but here in sydney then try Lynn shanghai. I find Lynn to be more authentic and true to the Shanghai Cruisine and doesn't try to go "Fusion" like Din tai fun sydney. and also Lynn's location is hidden inside a RSL club/Gym or something so its very cheap ! and doesn't get crowded as much. anyway, if you like "authentic" shanghai dumplings, then try Lynn for yourself and compare it read more

Very good xiao long bao but not as good as Din Tai Fung's, despite their claims. I'd say these are probably the second best XLB in Sydney. The pan-fried pork buns are also very good. The owner is extremely friendly and walks from table to table making sure everyone is OK. Decor is superb for a Chinese restaurant. read more

Walking along busy Castlereagh Street, it is completely possible to walk past Lynn Shanghai and never go inside. But if you're lucky enough to stumble in, you'll discover a glass enclosed steamy dumpling-making kitchen. The Xiao Long Bao (steamed) and Sheng Jian Bao (pan fried) are very tasty, I'd also recommend the jelly fish starter and the sprouts veggie dish! read more

Food was only ok, but the service was really bad. Saw a staff member who didn't wash his hand after toilet is such a turn off, especially imagining how he uses his hands to make those steam buns. They did not want to honour entertainment book voucher even though the terms and conditions in the entertainment clearly states that we can on ANZAC day in black and white. Really really disappointed!!!! read more

Fast, friendly, delicious. All the dumpling favourites available. We were starving when we arrived and left stuffed. $35 per head and we went all out and over ordered. Will happily return. read more

Thank you to our friends Lucien and Madeline for showing this gem to us. It's sort of a funny location - inside an RSL on Castlereagh Street, but it's delicious fun and service is fantastic! Plus it's great value - we ordered nearly everything on the menu plus beers and wine and the cost came to about $25/person. read more

I have been here twice, once with a group of 6 and the service is always excellent and timely. The food here is scrumptious, I have not gone wrong yet. My fav's are sautéed green beans, stir fry eggplant with snake beans, vegetarian dumplings and the appetizer cucumber roll. Great price, nice and clean and you can see into the kitchen and watch the chefs make the dumplings, quite entertaining. read more

Last night in Sydney and me and the hubby were craving dumplings. This place hit the spot and the service was great. read more

Lynn Shanghai Cuisine - Shanghainese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We had Xiao long bao, the beef stew with noodles, Shanghai stir fry noodles, pan fried baos, and the glutinous rice dessert. Everything was pretty delicious. The service was excellent. The owners were sitting next to us and they were super nice, even offered us some there to dinner. read more

We ordered garlic king prawns, green beans, steamed pork buns, sizzling beef in special sauce, and shanghai pan fried noodles. Green beans and beef were a winner! Steamed buns came 8 in a steamer...much better value than Din Tai Fung and easier to sit than at Westfield mall. Great meal. Friendly service. Paid extra for rice. read more

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