Hidden down an alley, you have to know that it's there in order to find it. But apparently, a lot of people know it's there because as large as the place is, there's always a wait. All I can say is - it was worth the wait. We spent the wait time at the bar and made friends with the bartender - and we also got acquainted with the "Donghu Lake" cocktail made with Lychee Sorbet, Plymouth gin and blue curacao, among other things. The food was delicious (duck pancakes were superb!) and served with large portions, when we return to Sydney we'll be back! read more

Mr Wong - Donghu Lake cocktail, differently glassed for her and him. Lychee sorbet, Blue Curacao, Plymouth gin and other delights. Yum! - Cantonese Near Me - Sydney, NSW

To be honest, Mr. Wong has done a good job regarding its dinning environment, the decoration is beautiful and elegant. BUT, here comes to the main point, the food. Flavour wise, it is strange, yes, not authentic in each way, including their famous "Roast Duck" dish. Nothing special. Price wise, of course overpriced. Reservation? impossible for walk in guests. You just have to waste your time and wait up. That is my sincere opinion if you do have a brain. read more

This is no doubt one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. I love their dim sums. Staff is very friendly and well trained.

Read in another site's highlighted review claiming Mr Wong's food is not authentic...YES THEY ARE!! Agree they are not cheap and I probably will never take my folks there so I don't have to put up with the 'if this was at Chinatown, it would've costed...' lecture. But it is real-deal authentic Cantonese cuisine in a fancy/arty setting with awesome cocktails and good wine list. Definitely a good date restaurant! Booking is tricky as are most trendy restaurants in Sydney, but they'll take your number and you can go grab pre-drinks at one of the handful of bars within a minute walk read more

No doubt they serve pretty awesome food! Interiors and speakeasy atmosphere are great. I am impressed that this place is open till midnight Thursday - Saturday! It is impressive for Sydney (in this city they call a "night market" events finishing by 10pm)...but no bookings policy is a bit of a joke. You go for food when you are hungry and it can be planned ahead . Waiting for over 60 min spoils experience a bit and that's a reason for removing 5th star. Overall very good job! read more

Holy crap, this is easily the best Chinese food I've had outside of China. On top of great lighting and ambiance, the staff were friendly and everything was laid out and designed so well. Oh, and the food, TH FOOD, my god it was good. We got to duck pancakes, the kung pao chicken, some assorted dim sums, assorted beans, fried rice and, best of all, the chunks of Angus beef in black pepper sauce. It was literally the best beef I've ever had. In short, go here. And on top of all this, it's not as expensive as one might think. read more

Best food in Sydney it's just phenomenal. The duck was epic,the service was amazing overall a great experience.

Just excellent! Waitress was fantastic and the food was exactly what you would want getting off a plane from the USA about 2 hours before. We will be back! read more

One of the best meal experiences of my life. Happened upon this place based on Yelp reviews & hotel proximity but once we arrived (it's tucked in a little alleyway and kind of tough to find) there was a four hour wait. Ugh. So we went elsewhere and planned on revisiting another night. The next time we went early on a weekday and were told it would be 40 minutes but they took our number and would text when our table was ready. We grabbed a beer around the corner and got a text within 25 minutes. We had the most amazing dim sum I've ever had and my husband agreed and he's traveled extensively through China. Their fried prawn rice is something I might request for my last supper. Our entrees were prawn in garlic and some other seafood option plus green beans and everything was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and flavorful. Their sommelier gave us a solid recommendation for wine and if I had one tiny complaint it was that our wine glasses were not refilled promptly and the ice bucket was a few tables away (high maintenance, I know). Service was great even though our server was obviously slammed. She knew the menu very well and steered us to the best items based on our tastes and portion sizes. The restaurant decor looks like something out of a Bond movie and it's a huge space. The crowd is eclectic too as there's a wide variety of tourists in t-shirts and dressy couples obviously celebrating a special evening. It's romantic and busy and the food is truly exceptional. I will dream of Mr. Wong's until I am able to return... read more

An update to say that unlike many Sydney places, it hasn't lost its shine in the few months after opening. Still great service, still hard to get in, still amazing food. read more

Hands down, the worst restaurant experience I have had in Sydney. The wait time to seat 1 was excessively long, given that when I got to the bar to be seated, there were at least half a dozen empty seats there. The bartenders were attentive but very sneaky. When I ordered the fish 'main' he asked if I would like a side of vegetables with that, I said sure. The 'mains' were excessively small, really should have been called tapas. When I got the bill, I was charged for two mains when I was expecting one main and a side of veggies. I argued this with the 'manager' who was absolutely pompous. Then the manager had the audacity to ask me if I wanted to leave a tip after he proceeded to charge me for something I was not aware that I was ordering! Truly, one cannot make this up! Fair warning to all, avoid this place like the plague! read more

Awesome food, funky atmosphere. Only bone I have to pick is that its impossible to drop in for a bite. Waiting lists are about 2 hours long. Had yum cha on a weekend once, and it was SO good. One of the best I have ever had. Unfortunately I have never been able to get in since then :(( read more

Amazing food and service. Our waiter recommended the rib eye steak and wow, it was the best piece of steak I have ever tasted. Mr Wong also has a fantastic atmosphere and the old style decor just sets the place off. Will definitely be back sometime. read more

Dim sims are to die for. Great ambience for a small group of friends A bit pricey than other joints but it is totally worth it read more

The service was fast and the wine selection is good (if a little pricey). The food would have been great but it was incredibly salty. Overall, it was a very professionally run restaurant but the food, which could have been great, was underwhelming. read more

The food was really good. I especially liked the crab fried rice which has fried garlic and chili that is all over the Under the Bridge crab in Hong Kong. Genius to put that on top of crab fried rice. Only minus is that everything is super expensive here. read more

In a word, outstanding. In Sydney one more night before we fly home in the AM and were looking for a good Indian restaurant near the Marriott Circular Quay. Nothing close by so decided to search Yelp for most popular restaurants near us and Mr. Wong was at the top. It's no surprise all the 5 star ratings. We called concierge around 5 PM to see if we could get a reservation and he said on a Saturday, they only take reservations for 6 or more and if we wanted to get in, head over right away. Small line when we got there and restaurant opened at 5:30. Seated immediately and told they needed our table by 7:45...not a problem as they are efficient without making you feel rushed. Patrons were a mix of tourists and locals (always good). Table are tightly packed but you don't feel crowded. Doesn't help to see what your table mates are ordering. Just makes you want to try theirs as well. Tucked away on what looks like a back alley/road to a parking area, immediately impressed when hostess handed us over and we were seated. Service was impeccable with plates removed, water glasses filled and next round of drinks promptly served. Seems like cloth napkins are rare generally...not here. We ordered steamed Dim Sum (4 types = 8 total), prawn and hot and sour soup and steamed scallops were fabulous. Definitely top everything with the small bowl of hot sauce served (?sriracha). We were not quite full so opted for 1 more round of Dim Sum. We were here for 4 nights earlier this month and had we know about Mr. Wong, might have eaten there all 4. Highly recommend...might be the best meal we have had in Australia/New Zealand during our holiday. read more

Every morsel of each dish was wow! Simple yet complex. Service and atmosphere was first class. I will be going back and back so I can say I have tasted every item on the menu. just loved the flavours and freshness. The only thing for us was we walked past the lane not thinking a great restaurant would be down there. lol..we were wrong. what a pleasant surprise! read more

Very enjoyable indeed. The dumplings were scrumptious, as was the beef with blackbean. One thing which hindered my experience (hence the reason for the four instead of five stars) was that I told the waitress I was allergic to shrimp/crutstacea when I inquired about the fried rice. Instead of using a bit of commonsense, I received the dumplings I ordered in the same steamer as my date who had ordered prawns.... awkies. I'm aware I hadn't specifically directed my attention to that, but given this is a fine dining restaurant I shouldn't have to. Luckily nothing happened as I am not anaphalactic level allergic, but still, it was a little on the silly side. Overall though, very pleasant place even if it is a little bit of an exxy spot. I'd love to see a bit of a chendol type dessert appear on the menu too! read more

This place is tricky to find as its in a random alley. We didn't make a reservation in time so once we got there we had to wait for about an hour, which was fine as we walked around and got drinks. That being said, don't come here starving without a reservation. The atmosphere was nice, dimly lit, well decorated, trendy and super chatty and full. The menu has lots of options but surprisingly not too many duck items...I guess they just want you to order the half/full duck. With that said, you can't come here and not order duck so we went with the half duck, the dim sum and the rice puff tofu (can't remember the exact name). The dim sum was pretty sad, you get 8 small pieces and can get half veggies and half seas food like we did. The mushroom ones were pretty good and the others were just ok- disappointing for the amount they cost. The tofu was really nothing special and didn't have much flavor so nothing more to be said there. The half duck on the other hand was really good- it was sweet and smoky and cooked perfectly. The only downside was that there wasn't a lot of breast meat so you had to pick through the bones. The service was very good but overall way too hyped up for what it is. Also, if you're al all squeamish when it comes to dead animals, try your best to ignore the ducks hanging in the kitchen on the way to the bathroom...it's not something I ever want to see again. read more

Beautifully rustic with a charming secret alley setting. At least at lunch, it's an absolute crush. The service is friendly and practical, but by no means world class. The food is a revelation for being more traditional Chinese fare. Their steamed dim sum are resplendent with bright, fresh flavors, with none of the "washout" that often typifies steamed Chinese dishes. The Peking Duck stands out, with the fat perfectly rendered, the skin perfectly crispy and the meat cooked to moist perfection throughout. Worth a stop when in Sydney. read more

Overpriced and small serves. Food was very good and flavorful. It is always good to come back to true asian food when back in oz but this is way over priced and not worth the moola. E.g. bok choy is $18.00+. Way to expensive for a small serve of Chinese cabbage. read more

Best lunch ever. Great service, superb food. Specials were just that. Duck pancakes, sweet and sour pork and spicy bugs are the go! read more

We loved our meal at Mr. Wong. We had the Peking Duck Pancakes, the beef short rib and the fried rice and enjoyed it all. The cocktails we had were also wonderful. The decor and service is fabulous. We highly recommend a visit! Be sure to stop at Palmer and Co for a drink and a trip back to the 20s. We wish we could have eaten there too as the menu looked wonderful. read more

Cocktails are awesome, food is super yummy, especially the duck! The restaurants interior is very cool, dim-lighting, great atmosphere. And the bar downstairs is very groovy too, love their whiskey sours ! read more

After far too long wanting to go here, I finally convinced my parents to take me for a special occasion. It's such a cool space, and I love the decor and setup, as well as how professional the staff were. We went on a Thursday - stupidly thinking maybe it wouldn't be so busy - but as it was the beginning of a long weekend, that may have been dumb (though I feel like it's probably never not busy). Anyway, my dad got there at 6:30 to put our names on the list and was told an HOUR AND A HALF wait. To me it seems crazy that any restaurant can get away with that, but hey, Mr Wong can. Ordinarily, we would have bailed but because I'm moving overseas and I've wanted to go here so long, my parents patiently waited it out. The 2nd cocktail on the menu (don't ask me for the name) was really great. So we *finally* got our table (we were given a tiny table right near the door so I can't help but feel we got the worst one in the house, but oh well), and still somehow had to wait half an hour before we'd ordered. Thankfully all the food came out pretty quickly, so at least we felt better about that. We had the steamed dumpling platter, the squid, the garlic prawns, the pork ribs, some veggies and the fried rice. Everything was really, really good (didn't love the water spinach, though). However, I was most surprised at how generous the serving sizes were (given we were at a ~fancy~ restaurant)! We definitely could have done with one less meat dish. Overall, I'm glad we went but that amount of waiting is pretty ridonk. One day, when I'm super rich and stuff, I'd love to go back and try all the expensive stuff like the peking duck and the crab/lobster... read more

I've dined at Mr Wong twice in the last couple of months. Two words: SIMPLY AMAZING. The menu items are your average and familiar chinese dishes, but the flavours are absolutely stunning. The stand out dishes are: mapo tofu, pork green beans, and the fried ice-cream (the latter is seriously sinful but oh so worth the calories!). Nice decor and ambiance (exactly what you expect - upmarket chinese restaurant feel), and the service is pretty decent too (they're attentive and friendly). I would recommend this place if you're after quality chinese food. Despite the somewhat high price tag, your taste buds will thank you for the experience. read more

Thouroughly enjoyed our evening. Staff were attentive, but not hoverers. Dim sum platter was extraordinary. Scallops were what we came for, but they were average. Beef brisket also lacking succulence. Mushrooms were amazing. Balmain Bugs fantastic, but need to be shared. Too much deep fry for one person. Mango pudding a winner for dessert. Would miss the Chinese tea next time- seriously $16 for leaves and water???? Overall 8/10. Would return. read more

Fantastic meal! Just barely beat the rush for a table at 6:30p on a Tuesday. The restaurant filled up very fast so either make reservations or arrive early. Upscale dining experience yet you would feel comfortable in casual wear. Seemed to be a popular after work destination. Menu prices are higher than most Chinese restaurants but appropriate for the location and food quality. Service was attentive and spot-on. Serving of entrees was staggered and provided a steady pace for dining. I would recommend any dish with duck. Great meal and worth a visit! read more

Went - with reservations - on a Friday night for a family reunion dinner with Aus relatives. May have been ambitious given how popular a spot it is. Still had a 30 minute wait. Food was outstanding and not as expensive as expected. Beautiful room(s). A complete scene though. Crowded, noisy. Not kid-friendly. read more

Exceptional food from yellow fun tuna starters to fried vanilla ice cream desert. Must try is their hot & sour soup and crab fried rice

This is such an impressive establishment, from the décor to ambiance and the food. Surprises me each time I visit. Menu is quite pricey, but its a must try! read more

A must eat! What an experience as not only the decor but food was amazing. Always full so make sure you book in advanced.

Two words...duck pancakes. You must have them and if they run out then you walk out. Yes I admit it I have done that. I honestly can't even tell you what else was on the menu. It is hands down the best duck pancakes in Sydney. Still to this day it is busy as it first opened so do yourself a favour, find some friends and benefit from the group booking. Otherwise put your name down and head to Palmer & Co in the alley next door for a cocktail or two. Like all Merivale venues - attention to detail in design transports you to another world in this Prohibition era style bar. Makes the wait worth it. read more

Great atmosphere, good food and I love how they've converted the old night club into a successful restaurant. I didn't appreciate the headless ducks paraded in the kitchen on my way to the bathroom, but they tasted great as part of the banquet. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. 10 minutes before the next group bookings would flow through, we were told that we could continue with dessert at the bar, but the waiter then came back to tell us abruptly that we had to leave, as others were to be seated now... Strangely, it took them an additional 15 mins to get our bill... in which time we could've had dessert. For a table of 6, that's more than $100 in dessert profits they failed to cash in on. Once we left, we noticed that there wasn't even a long queue so we ended up going elsewhere to enjoy the remainder of the night. read more

Okay the three stars is for the duck. Omfg the duck is incredible - pink and juicy and better than any other duck pancake I've tried. As for the rest of the menu, from what I've had anyway, I think Mr Wong suffers from the curse on anyone that tries to do high end Chinese food. The competition from more authentic restaurants is strong in Sydney and mr Wong doesn't quite make the mark. I think part of what I love about really great Chinese food is that it isn't up market and the experience is always more about late night deliciousness rather than pricey dinner date but hey ! Go there for the duck. No really, go now if you haven't tried it you won't be disappointed! read more

This place is the perfect combination of high style old school glamour and beautifully prepared food. The Yum Cha options are excellent and the banquet is too. Peking duck dish is a must try. read more

Beautiful restaurant! The decor,ambiance, & food were all amazing. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone who is looking for Asian fusion cuisine in Sydney. The only drawback is that it gets extremely packed. I think my group was waiting about an hour for our table. Not that were complaining because this place is worth the wait. read more

I came here on a Sunday night in a group of 5 and we were taken to a table right away. We ended up going with a family style order and I think that was definitely the way to go. We all got our own personal pots of tea as well and that was lovely. Our server was excellent as well; he was very tentative to our needs and great about us ordering the way we did. I am a vegetarian and he made it clear to me which foods I'd want to try and avoid. read more

Don't see the fuss. Dumpling selection couldn't feature non sea food assortment upon request - meals seemed to be made for sharing rather than personal consumption. read more