We picked up a take out on our way back after a good walk along the Cliffs in Sydney. I noticed…read morethat many come here for a full sit down dining experience. So there was a large dining area with many large round tables for groups of 6 to 10, and reservations are required. We decided to try their Chicken Curry Kapitan, Roti Canai, and Stir-fried Tofu with Mixed Vegetables. We order two types of rice - Hainan Chicken flavored and Coconut rice. In all the food was very tasty and pretty authentic. It's also one of the few places that offers a greater variety of food choices - from chili crab dishes to steamed fish. Definitely more for a sit down Malaysian meal instead of just the hawker or street food variety. So if you are looking for a more serious sit down Malaysian meal. This is a good choice.

I haven't been to Istana in years as I don't really find this food authentically Malaysian. So…read morewhen my friends decided to go there for dinner my expectations were low. Very low that Istana had a good chance of proving me wrong FOOD We ordered 4 dishes, 2 of them very Malaysian dishes. Funnily enough it was the belacan kang kong ($17.80) and kapitan chicken ($17.50) that impressed me. Not the best I've had but pretty good for suburban Sydney. The tofu combination hotpot ($24.30) and squid with spiced salt ($18.50) were disappointments though. SERVICE We had to wait a little while for a table because it was so busy but as soon as we were seated and ordered the food came out in no time. Highly recommended you book on a weekend to avoid the inevitable wait as this place is popular. OVERALL Istana... a Malay word meaning palace. Whilst this place isn't really a food palace it's still manages to pass this review.

My wife and I are visiting Sydney and staying by Darling Harbour, and our hotel is right by…read moreChinatown. While walking back from Hyde Park, we came across Chef N Wok. It was very nice inside and receives high praise on Google Reviews. We shared the Mongolian Lamb. It was fabulous. We don't have any Mongolian Lamb in the Chinese restaurants near us in Arizona. Very tasty Mongolian sauce and the lamb was very tender. Rice doesn't come with the entree's here, but a small bowl was only $4 AUD. If we would be in Sydney longer, we would go back.

Looks like this place rebranded itself to Chef n Wok. Based on the previous reviews, we had high…read morehopes, but I guess the quality went down with the name change. The best part of our meal was the bottled beer. The Mongolian beef was not cooked well, it was just soft and soggy in its sauce, which was overly sweet. It came out on a fajita platter sizzling, so truly impressive that it turned out as mushy as it did. There was a lot of potential for that dish to taste better. The stir fried noodles tasted like they had been cooked well at one point, but then frozen, reheated, and rinsed with water to remove any potential flavor that once existed. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty when we arrived, we were seated right in between two other occupied tables, which made it feel like we were all at one big dinner together instead of on our own separate date nights. The people working were very nice - just wish the food was better! This meal was one of our first meals in Sydney and made us really worried that all of our meals here would be overpriced and tasteless - thankfully, there are better options out there.

After walking up and down Victoria Avenue for awhile trying to find a place to eat without having…read moreto wait in line we settle on this place FOOD We ordered the bbq pork, tofu and vegetables, Chicken with egg over rice and beef noodles. I thought the food was average. Not bad but nothing fantastic. The beef noodles lacked flavour though. Nothing piling on the chilli sauce can't fix though! OVERALL Nothing special about the food but the portions fill you up. I liked how we got to sit in a booth.

Everything I like about Chinese places. Authentic, delicious, unpretentious, and great value…read more Best BBQ duck on the North Shore and the only place to get Chinese BBQ stuff since the Burlington Centre closed up. Try the pork - sensational.

Neptune Palace was one of the few restaurants in Sydney that don't charge a 10-15% surcharge on…read moreSundays (they still do on a public holiday though). We were staying right down the street at the Marriott and decided to order takeaway from this restaurant. There was only one hostess and she was busy juggling walk-ins, seating customers with reservations, and handling incoming calls. However, she was pleasant and relatively efficient. We ordered 3 items for a total of ~$60 USD: XO Chilli Prawn Cutlets Beancurd and Vegetables in Oyster Sauce Vegetable chow mein The portions are huge! The containers were literally packed to the brim. We had enough to feed 3 people for dinner and for breakfast the next day. Would definitely recommend!

Very nice Chinese/ Malaysian restaurant in the Circular Quay area of Sydney…read more They use Halal standards for food handling and prep. We dined in the upstairs portion of the restaurant ( which is tucked in a multi use building ). Service was friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. Fresh seafood. Fresh veggies. Portions were decent sized. They do have some pricing quirks to be aware of: There is a minimum spend per person and I believe it varies with party size. They charge a 10% surcharge on Sundays. Not sure if this standard in other restaurants but I doubt it. I'm mentioning it so diners on Sunday are aware. I liked the food enough that I just chalked it up to a vacation u expected expense. I'd eat there again if I had the chance. Notorious MD approved!

We needed good food after arriving in Potts Point from a 3 hour plane journey. Delicious food and…read moregreat service made a perfect end to a busy, happy trip.

Yum, yum, yum…read more Really needed dumplings in my life today, so a visit to Fei jay was a must. They have a fantastic yum Cha menu full of all your yum Cha favourites right in the heart of Potts point. The steamed pork and prawn dumplings were so delicate and you can tell had been made with love. I really felt like veggies and the bowl came steaming to the table, crispy, fresh delicious. You have to try the crispy chicken bao. Because hello crispy fried chicken. I need say no more. The pork and prawn rice is also full of flavour, and a must order on the list. Next time I would love to try the hot and sour soup because It's one of my all time favourites, I just couldn't fit it in this time. Lunch or dinner if you're in the mood for a dumpling treat pop in for a delight.

1. Fan Tuan w/ Pork Floss & Soy Egg 2. Cold Soybean Milk…read more3. Egg Pancake w / Youtiao 4. Shallot Pancake w/ Youtiao So legit we had to come back twice. Everything brought me back to childhood. I wish I could have the fantuan and soybean milk every day for breakfast. No issues with service. Good amount of seating inside.

If you're looking for an authentic street style Taiwanese breakfast, then Mother Chu's Taiwanese is…read morewhere you need to be Small table and chairs next to a window where your food comes out makes it feel like you're in the streets of Taiwan with hawkers serving u o fresh and delicious food on paper plates so they can expedite the process I got the fan Tuan or sticky rice roll with pork floss and Chinese crueler, and the amount of flavors you get from something so small were so good, the beef roll pans cake was okay but the amount of meat was almost nonexistent so you might be better served just getting the egg roll pancake or the beef middle soup, but washing it all down with freshly made soy milk was nutty and delicious Definitely worth coming by, just know they get busy by mid-morning so seats may be hard to come by

Pretty mid, got my tummy feeling weird after. People cool tho, dead vibe but, ain't nobody wanna go…read moreinto that alley

Definitely recommend. It has the best hainanese chicken and hainanese chicken rice, chicken and…read morebeef satay, roti (though Malacca Straits is even better) and nasi goreng! I have never had a restaurant that was better in these things. The food comes out a bit slowly by the staff, and they are usually quite busy so you have to book ahead, especially due to COVID times, but the food is utterly delicious so I would recommend anyway! My family and I have gone to this restaurant for years, so for around 30 years or more. We're friends with the bosses and it's a family run business.

I'm not the biggest fan of spicy food and hence don't go to Sichuan restaurants that often, but I…read morewent with a few friends on a trip to Sydney and it turned out to be quite delicious! We ordered a few things to share for the table. The peking duck was really juicy, but the "tortilla"-shaped wrap was a bit strange as I'm used to the fluffy white baos. Green string beans were cooked very nicely -- quite a staple of Chinese food. The fried chicken came in a bowl of half chicken and half chili -- it looks really scary for someone not a big fan of spicy, but the chili added a good kick to the chicken and made it hard to stop eating it. The highlight of the meal was definitely the fish doused in a spicy oily sauce, and again full of chilis. The sauce itself was really spicy with all the sichuan pepper but the fish itself was so tender and juicy.

Do not be scared to try Red Chili Sichuan although it has Chili in the name ! Food is not that…read morespicy and there are some milder options! This place is perfect for a group dinner (we were 12): it is fun to try lots of different dishes, and they have some private rooms or large tables. Yes, do not expect a Michelin star service level...it can be quite slow and you might have to ask several times for the same thing, but staff remains friendly and when you are a large group you tend to be more forgiving! We ordered numerous dishes from dumplings to sweet potato pancake and more original options - the chefs special fish fillet was a standout as well as the lamb ribs. Veggies are yummy (but a bit oily), notably the fried eggplant and green beans with pork. We had a fun night and are just the right amount for 36$ pp (incl drinks), worth visiting !