#1 The Dolar Shop Sydney

The Dolar Shop serves Chinese Macanese hotpot and they Sydney brand opened only just last year. It’s a premium shared eating experience, serving up sumptuous hotpot feasts inspired by Macau’s culinary culture which fuses Portuguese and Cantonese flavours and cooking techniques. Since it’s Sydney afterall, expect tons of fresh seafood along side with a variety of meats and vegetables. Remember to pair them with your favourite condiments! More info here. 

Location: 1909 Dining Precinct, Market City, Level 3, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000.

#2 The Eight

Located in the heart of Sydney city, THE EIGHT is considered the best catering venue in Sydney. Inherited the intricate Cantonese cooking technique from our Hong Kong root, this place explores the flavor profile from eight schools of traditional Chinese cuisine and presents you a unique modern Chinese cooking at its best. More info here.

Location: Level 3, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

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#3 Beijing Impression

True to its Beijing roots, the Peking duck is the go-to dish here. It takes two days to prep and is served three ways: whole roasted with crispy skin, in a duck and vegetable soup with glass noodles or as duck pancakes with sweet bean sauce, sliced spring onion and cucumber. The other unique dish you should check out is the honeycomb briquette — fried black rice soaked in fruit and brandy, it is lit on fire at the table. More info here.

Address: 1909 Dining Precinct, Market City – Level 3, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

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#4 Fugetsu

Craving for a reasonable Japanese cuisine? Here’s one you should try. Serves a good mix of traditional Japanese and contemporary flavour as well as combining sushi train and the Izakaya style. Opens for lunch and dinner with premium Japanese sake, wines, and beers, to pair with your food. More info here. 

Address: 1909 Dining Precinct, Market City – Level 3, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

#5 Old Town Hong Kong Cuisine

This casual eatery isn't typical of most Chinatown spots. It’s has a modern mix traditional ambiance to the restaurant. A few of their famous dishes are steamed pocket buns filled with your choice of Peking duck, roasted or barbequed pork served on wooden boards, or try an array of yum cha-sized plates including grilled green onion pancakes and xiao long bao dumplings. Of course, ending your meal with some traditional desserts such as tau fuh fa or red bean soup. More info here. 

Address: 10 Dixon St, Sydney NSW 2000

#6 Golden Century Seafood Restaurant

For all those late nights food hunt, here’s one to put in your list. Interestingly opens daily from noon to 4am, Golden Century Seafood Restaurant serves delicious Cantonese food and a whole lot of wine. Apparently, a few famous people have been here! Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Neil Perry, George Bush snr, just to name a few. When you are there, try their XO sauce Pippies. More info here. 

Address: 393-399 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 (two levels)

#7 Marigold

Classic Chinese restaurant ambience, serving delightful Cantonese cuisines where its cooking style has a strong emphasis on the freshness and light treatment of ingredients. Visit this place they ala carte dishes or even just for a yum cha session, you’ll sure to enjoy a sumptuous meal. More info here.

Address: 683 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 (Located upstairs, travel to restaurant via escalator.

#8 Kogi Korean BBQ

This restaurant offers only the best quality fresh meat with cuts of top grade marbled wagyu and the best Galbi (marinated spare ribs) in town. More than 15 premium cuts of wagyu beef and pork grace the menu, such as the signature Galbi marinated beef spare ribs and the marbled wagyu platter, paired with a tempting fusion of side dishes. If you are not there for the BBQ, feel free to try their bibimbap. More info here. 

Address: 1909 Dining Precinct, Market City, Level 3, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

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