Review Mr. Wong

Mark Garcia

Cantonese food… good. Drinks… good. Table service… good. Ambience… good. Definitely the quality and experience you come to expect from a Merivale establishment. Staff were very attentive in making sure you’re well looked after, your glasses never empty and making recommendations based on the number of people and order of the dishes coming out of the kitchen. I would definitely recommend for any nice occasion, celebration, date night or just because.

Valerie Jacquard

We had a delicious diner in a very nice atmosphere. The food was really good and tasty. The cocktails were delicious. The service was perfect and the staff super friendly. The music is really nice and not too loud. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for all type of occasion. It was a very good surprise and I will come back for sure !!

Abhinav Bidani

Mr. Wong has got to be one of the best restaurants for whatever occasion. The food here was absolutely delicious and the portions did not disappoint. We had several doggy bags!! We ordered the vegetarian fried rice, half roasted duck, sweet and sour pork and green beans. Each dish was outstanding. The pork melted into the fork. Go for a small portion of fried rice if you are in a group of 3 or less - we order the large and have enough leftover for 3 days. The beans and duck we equally as delicious. The ambience is another reason to love Mr. Wong. The fitout is excellent and every one of the staff members were incredibly helpful.

A Mitra

One of the best upmarket Chinese restaurants in Sydney. The food, cocktails and desserts were superb. The place can get very busy so plan in advance. Courteous staff and great service. I’d love to go back when I’m in Sydney next time!

Sala-O-Vea Walter

Celebrated a friend’s birthday here at Mr Wong. We were amazed by the beautiful quality and taste of the food from start to finish. The duck was particularly phenomenal. As was their fish, which paired perfectly with my glass of wine. We finished off the evening with their fried ice cream; that butterscotch sauce was to die for. I also want to note how incredible the staff were. So attentive and friendly, especially considering that we were a group. I wish I had gotten the name of our waitress (blondish curly hair, wears glasses and dr martens, European?) - she was so lovely to us! Thanks for a beautiful night, Mr Wong.

Terry Allen

The old school Singaporean charm of the restaurant is amazing. Their menu has great variety and their cocktails and wines are delicious. The service is second to none and you will not be disappointed. 5 stars!

Mark Lewer

First time at this restaurant. It was very busy and booking is essential and pleased we booked our table for 4. Our waitresses were Amelia & Marta and Georgie provided the wine. All the staff were awesome 🤩 The food was amazing especially the duck and pancakes. We really enjoyed our visit however be prepared for the several flights of stairs to navigate around the restaurant.

Jack Hughes

The food here is superb and delicious the price of what you pay is definitely worth it. The restraint is also nicely decorated and has a great theme. The staff are nice kind and very efficient.

Weekendfoodescapes

Go to weekendfoodescapes for full blog review including photos. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a group dinner at Mr Wong. My work colleague often talks about fond he is and is a regular diner at Mr Wong so my expectations have slightly increased. I was looking forward to the upmarket Chinese banquet and the good company on this particular night.

Gastronomicamenteincorrecto

Busy restaurant with a really cool vibe. Asian food. Great for groups

Hungry Teddy

I’ve visited Mr. Wong to have lunch with him countless times and it’s one of the finest Chinese restaurants in Sydney CBD. If you order their best dishes, it’s probably the best Chinese restaurant in city. I like their dumplings, duck dishes and fried rice. It’s a great place to have business lunches or dates. I give this place 4 bears

Fara Julianna Lew

My partner and I visited Mr Wong for their late night dining (10pm) for the first time a month back for our anniversary and honestly if I could rate it a 10/10 I would! We ordered the banquet which was $100pp however it was so worth it. The food was incredible and the service was absolutely amazing as well as the decor and ambience of the entire restaurant. This deserves 5 stars not just because of the amazing food but the entire experience! Thanks so much guys! We will be back really soon :)

MM

Sublime cocktail...and all downhill after that. Muddy flavours, oily dumplings and lamb that was so strongly flavoured that it tasted like mutton. Sichuan flavours? A contemporary twist on Chinese food? This food lacked everything but an expensive price tag. Service was competent.

Megan Schwartz

I came here with my husband and a friend. When we arrived, the service was outstanding. Everything came in a timely manner, and we often had staff speaking to us; seeing if we needed anything. Until my husband ordered the pork. We were planning on starting the pork, and then ordering a second bottle of wine. We waited 20 minutes, then asked a staff member if it was coming or not. The staff member confirmed that the order was never made. Another staff member began to clear our plates -While we were still eating! The staff member nearly knocked over my husbands wine glass in his excitement over clearing the table. Then all staff members were gone. I tried to flag someone over for at least some more wine without any results. We waited another 20 minutes until I was able to finally flag a staff member down. The staff member noticed us all of a sudden and with a surprised look, asked if we wanted any deserts or more wine. At that point we were not ready to wait another 20 minutes for probably nothing , so we asked for the bill. More waiting.. $250 later.. I was excited when I arrived about the service and quality of food, but it ended on a very low note. I’d rather spend my money elsewhere. Very disappointing

John Andersons

The food is made in perfection. The restaurant has great atmosphere and vibe. The place to go when you want to impress

Rachael

Mr Wong - more like wrong place to eat. Actual bastardisation of Cantonese cuisine. I’ll break it down as so- 1. There is a wait list - most amazing restaurants and cafes are fast paced churning masses of culture and delicious piping hot food. 2. After you get in and sit down - there is nothing but a mass of babbling loud squawking people and a massive glass cellar, perhaps my fellow patrons were too drunk to notice the absolute abysmal state of the food. 3. The menu is absurdly expensive - 38 dollars on 8 steamed dumplings. The most I should pay for 8 dumplings is 8 dollars. Any more is culinary robbery. 4. The wait staff are probably too blinded by the dark atmosphere to notice when people need things or to order. I’d forgive most of that except 5. THE FOOD IS GOD AWFUL. I don’t think taking a plate of fried rice and sprinkling an atomic amount of fried garlic, shallots and onion can mask how mediocre it is. The fried eggplant is a fried stupid tasteless mess with soya sauce and mild chillis dumped on it. Still manages to pull off the impossible and look stupid stacked on a plate. For 28 dollars I’d expect a 3 foot pyramid of amazingly cooked perfect chips with more imaginative fillings and dippings. The Kung Pao chicken was so small I thought it was a practical joke when they brought it out. It was so bland and tasteless with the mildest of chillies it could honestly have been red cardboard and it wouldn’t have made a difference. 6. They charged 3 dollars for tea but when the bill came it was 6 dollars for the table. I’m always insulted when people charge for tea at a Chinese restaurant but even more so with this tactless soulless monstrosity. Please go somewhere else for a third of the price and save yourself.

Hungry For Chips

3.5 ⭐️. I have succumbed to the hype and finally tried Mr Wong. I was expecting Asian fusion but the food taste a lot more traditional than I thought. For those of you that are familiar with good Asian restaurants, you know that a dodgy interior is required for good food. And then you have Mr Wong, good food with lovely interior. We managed to get a large array of dishes - clearly the best thing about eating Asian food. Highlights: the sesame and sichuan chilli oil - just so good. Great ambience. Lowlights: A little bit disappointed with salt & pepper lamb cutlets. I can't quite put my finger on it - too much coating, weird tasting meat? This is to no way fault of the venue, but I wish the alley leading to the restaurant is a bit nicer. I saw a rat. :(

Nicole Chretien

All the food is very tasty, very delicious indeed! Buzzing atmosphere, great for a night out in the city

Ruby Duncan

Another very impressive Merivale venue and is well deserving of all the hype and feedback it receives! The cocktails are absolutely stunning and so easy to drink (especially the blue one)! The dumplings and dim sum are delectable and I still dream about the Peking duck pancakes - they way they melt in your mouth is a one in a lifetime experience that everyone needs in their life. Would highly recommend for any special occasion and for all age groups as there is bound to be something on the menu for everyone. Love Mr Wong and Dan Hong!

Erin

There is probably not a great deal I can write about Mr Wong that hasn't already been written. The building is huge, always busy, always buzzing, classy interior and beautiful looking (and tasting) food. Yes it is expensive, but within the vicinity of the CBD and looking at restaurants with similar price points, there is a reason why people (myself included) return. The dim sim platter looks beautiful. With appropriate condiments they also taste great. The Peking Duck is probably a relatively weaker dish on the menu (relative to the other dishes, not a 'weak' dish per se), and the wonton soup is a very tasty starter. However, the signature dish which alone is worth coming to Mr Wong for is the sweet and sour crispy pork hock. The name does not do this justice, and nothing can prepare you for the giant cube of pork that comes out in front of you which can be sliced and diced with a spoon before your eyes - so tender, with an almost melt-worthy quality. I'll return (again) and yes, when I do, I'll be ordering the sweet and sour crispy pork hock.

Daniela

Service was lacklustre, food was average some dishes were better than others. Wines were incredibly overpriced. Ordered a set menu for 25 was charged for 26 people. Table was booked for 8pm didn’t sit down until 8:30pm overall not a great experience. Wouldn’t recommend, if you want Chinese food go elsewhere.

Girl Eats Sydney

Mr Wongs is an amazingly cool restaurant. The venue itself was an old printing house, it had beautiful stone walls, high ceilings, two levels, it epic!! The service is always spot on, the staff are very knowledgable and always know the answer to any questions. The sommeliers are all helpful and incredibly good th recommendations. The food is good, it has amounts of MSG so is very rich but also very tasty. The overall experience and vibe is always amazing here.

Xlittlecupcake

Peking duck pancakes are great, everything else was pretty mediocre

KT

Worst customer service experience ever. The girl working at the front did not greet my boyfriend and I as we walked through the entrance, she asked to check our IDs twice and the waitress with the dyed red hair that showed us to our table and and explained the menu was not attentive enough, overall bad experience will not be coming back

Wu Jingjing

As Chinese I really wouldn’t come back again haha, but for foreigners want a taste of east, it’s still a unique place I guess. And I have to say the food is a pricy to what it is.

Arctic Koala

I like the food but I find it a bit too expensive for what it is . I find Chinese food half the price or 1/4 of the price as delicious. You can go every now and then but really. $100 per head for chinese???

Flippynz

Sydney trip for a conference. Did a bit of digging around my local area and decided on mr wong. Absolutely stunning venue and staff. The venue is huge. The food is amazing. Raw harimasa kingfish as a starter followed by angus beef cubes. These are so delicious with a massive pepper hit. King crab fried rice made me love rice again such a great idea for a dish

Meowktail

Decent contemporary Cantonese restaurant - dim lit intimate ambience with professional service. Shrimp was buttery with a juicy bite, Wagyu was tender full of flavour, Char siu was soft and marinated, matcha cake dessert was very nice and simple. Great place for a special occasion

Jaz

I was too busy stuffing my face to take a photo but rest assured, Mr. Wong lived up to the hype. We walked in on Monday around 6pm as the restaurant was filling up fairly quickly. We were led to a table and experienced brilliant and timely service. We ordered two glasses of Merlot and a jasmine tea. For food we ordered the special fried rice (vegetarian) with the steamed dim sums (half vegetarian, half meat) and a crispy eggplant dish and Kung Pao chicken. As a vegan/ vegetarian I am often disappointed by eggplant dishes as they can be quite bland but the crispy eggplant was mouthwatering, I even took some home for my family to try! It was a delicious meal and although expensive ($80pp) it was well worth it. By the time we left the restaurant was full and there was a line out the door. Another honourable mention would be the decor! I am looking forward to returning with my family soon!

Ben Kirss

With such an amazing selection of Dim Sums and dumplings, fried or steamed, this was the perfect lunch spot! Make sure you book as the popularity can make it difficult to get a table but it's absolutely a testament to the quality of the cuisine! Sashimi Kingfish was perfect and the flavours in all dishes were superb. I will absolutely come back for dinner in the future!

Eat Play Love Travel

Hidden in a laneway a few blocks back from Circular Quay, this auditorium-sized Cantonese restaurant is the top dog in my city stable of eating houses. I mean it is Merivale, which means it’s as reliable as a Dyson V11 vacuum cleaner. Split over two levels, the space is surprising intimate, with low lighting, jazz music and plenty of French-colonial flourishes setting the scene. Mr. Wong serves the full gamut of Cantonese food – there’s shumai, roast duck and a lunch-only dim sum menu. Definitely wear loose pants and splurge on the mud crab. Although, unless you’re in a group, you can’t book, so be prepared to put your name down and wait for a text. In the meantime, you can put in a stint at Mr. Wong’s bar or next door at Tank Stream Bar.

William Cheswick

Gorgeous food in beautiful surrounds. A bit hidden away from the hustle and bustle but that suits me fine. Once inside, it's impressive with over 200 seats in a rustic warehouse meets the orient kind of way. The dumplings are inventive and the Kurobota Char Siu is a must try. Extensive cellar to suit every occasion. Highly recommended if you are not too fussy about authenticity and tradition in your food.

Peasant

Have tried the yum cha as well as a 'standard' lunch and really enjoyed both. I am not a huge fan of Cantonese (prefer northern Chinese) but the modern Cantonese here cannot be faulted. The food is tasty and we'll presented and reasonably priced for the quality. They also have great cocktails

Sameer Joshi

We happend to be at this place for a project team lunch. I was a bit lost tryi g to find this place which happens to be in one of the odd bylanes. Not a great way to start. Once i was there i was impressed by the rustic decor huge open livr kitchen. We had ghe prawns nd pork fried dimsums, barbeque pork buns, duck pancakes as starters. Each of the starters were an absolute delight. Mains were equally impressive where we had a portion of fried rice, pork hocks , honey chicken and crisp fried balmain bug. I just cannot point on any aspect of the food where i was not impressed. Immaculate presentation, great service ,awesome taste By far the best cantonese place in sydney

Giulia Goolia

When it’s Mr WONGS and everything feels so RIGHT. You just know when you walk in those merivale doors you’re going to be looked after. Every. Single. Dish. Try a cocktail - you’ll leave happier.

Caroline

Tried the yumcha here and it was pretty average experience for me. Not bad but not wowing me in any way considering it is more expensive than your usual chinese yumcha. Would probably be back to try their dinner menu.

Grace Paton

I love Mr Wong! The food is always great, and my sister and I particularly love the cocktails. Unfortunately we didn’t have such a pleasant experience last week Friday. The seating staff were very rude to us when we asked to be directed to the bar. The one lady rhetorically said “You know this is a restaurant, right? Not a bar.” She then dismissed me and told me to “please just get to the back of the line.” We queued. Once being seated by another lady, we told her we didn’t want to eat- just cocktails. She then responded with “Sorry, we don’t do a happy hour here.” Confused, we told her we just wanted to drink Mr Wong cocktails. I’m upset that the wait staff treated us poorly, and I can’t understand why.

Tj Joshi

Amazing food and amazing service. We got the banquet menu and were not let down. We were very full and satisfied by the end with a bit left over as well. Great cocktails. Quite expensive though.

Luxladyslife

The food were amazing! Each dim sum came perfectly cooked and tastes delicious! I think our fav at the time was the fried icecream :P but the peking duck were so nice too (the skin were so crispy!). Though Mr Wong is probably not really the place to have a chat as they can get quiet busy/noisy especially on weekend.

Linda Linda

Terrible customer service Rung up today to ask for a high chair, had booked online for “6 guests” as per online form a month prior- unable to select a child under 5 or anything. The drop down allowed guests from 1 onward with a date and time option. There was also no comments/additional requests section as compared to other restaurants of this caliber. I booked in early April looking forward to my reservation. It’s my fathers 72nd birthday as well as Mother’s Day for and we were finally able to coordinate to celebrate with my sister and her family who needed the high chair who are visiting from interstate. When I rung up today just to request the high chair I was informed by Annie that I need to still have 6 adults arrive otherwise my booking will not be honoured it will cancelled and I would have to be a walk in and wait. I explained that online did not have that option and was genuinely unaware and asked if it would still be possible with 5 adults and one high chair as we are hours away from our intended booking time. She repeated that this is the booking policy online and that is how it is. My sister consequently rang up as she was also confused about what was happening. She too received the same spiel. She requested the booking policy be sent in an email as she was also faced with the same rude customer service. (See attached a more polite and warm email than our phonecall ) All in all I’m highly upset at the service that is provided. Considering this is from Merivale and a two hat restaurant I would not have expected such rude “that’s the policy” like nonsense given it was only a 1 adult difference. The whole encounter has left such an awful taste in my mouth I’ll be sure to share my experience around. I don’t feel like I’m valued at all and that’s the basic premise of customer service right?

SuziEats

So I’ve been following Chef Dan for a while. And was super excited to score a table. When I was walking in there had a mad men star and a fame of thrones star leaving. Star struck I proceed to walk in. Mr Wong did not disappoint. Great ambience, staff on point and food executed well.

Ionathegenie

Food 3.8 Service 3.5 Price 3 Ambience 4 My favourite of the lot was the wagyu tataki. Extremely flavourful and tender. A close second and third was the cold spicy chicken and eggplant. The bao, pork hock was just okay-could give it a miss. Overall a pleasant experience but waiters could be a lot more attentive. It’s fascinating watching the kitchen staff/chef working to make out food.

Soft Cheese Hard Core

Am a big fan of Cantonese cuisine and was worried this modern fusion version might not work for me. How wrong or Wong could I be. It was sublime. The lamb cutlets were finger licking delicious as was the quail. The salad beautifully fresh and textured and the Singapore noodles nicely curried and not too oily. Only problem was the wait but was able to go upstairs for a drink and was SMS’d when table was ready.

Mathew Eap

Ambience was pretty good. Service is on point. The Wagyu and truffle puffs are a must try and the sweet and sour pork hock was flavoursome and tender. The only thing that I cannot justify was having to pay the full cost for a refill of the teapot when all they did was refill the same teapot with hot water.

Yamada.minami.chan

Beautiful place, great ambience. The Peking duck pancakes, wok-fried lamb, and dim sum platter were delicious. The Hokkaido scallops and fried rice were average. Don’t know if the food was worth the price. The waiter was arrogant and not the friendliest.

Robin

Layered with timeless colonial furnishings including timber floors with tiled inlay, bamboo framed French woven chairs and slow turning ceiling fans, Mr. Wong pays homage to classic Chinese influences in a contemporary style. The Cantonese-style menu features over 60 dishes as well as an unrivalled dim sum selection. Sprawled over two levels, the 240 seater Mr. Wong is one of the largest restaurants in the northern end of the Sydney CBD. It offers a range of dining options varying from large group tables, through to intimate tables for two and seating at the open kitchen.

Global Foodie

The place has great ambiance and service is also good. The dumpling are really amazing and Drunken ox was also really cool. Would love to visit the place again.

Marianna Tuccia

How many times have I been to Mr. Wong? Too many times to count. It’s my favourite restaurant in Sydney and Dan Hong is one of my favourite chefs. I just love everything he and his team do. Every time I visit I can never go past the Green Tea “Tres Leches” Cake with yuzu cream and green tea anglaise (pictured). #mrwong #dumplings

Abhishek Chaubey

Yum Dim Sum. An amazing dinner. The Dim sum that my server (Fabio sp?) selected was amazing as was my entire dinner and wine. Not only my main server, but the entire wait staff were INCREDIBLE. This is a must visit restaurant!!!

Amanda

Really a 3.5 Expensive when you compare to other dumpling restaurants. I love the atmosphere and great service as you would expect though. I’ve never had a bad experience at a merivale restaurant and this is as you would expect.

Anil Thomas

Best assortment of dumplings in Sydney! So tasty! Mr Wong's has a lively atmosphere. Staff were very polished and professional but friendly and professional also. We sat at the bar, which we enjoy as the kitchen is just bustling. We had the crab rice also which was really delicious.

Khyati Kacha

It’s one the best restaurant I have come across for vegetarian. Worth two hours of wait. Recommended to try vegetarian dumplings platter, fried mushrooms.

Carlene McMaugh

I heard amazing reviews for this venue. I went as part of a work function and had their banquet menu. I cannot eat seafood. They replaced all the seafood on the banquet menu with vegetarian options. I told the waiter I could eat meat, he said he knew and then someone else came to give me more vegetarian meals to replace the seafood meals. I felt the service could be improved and the solution to dietary requirements such as no seafood does not have to include only vegetarian options and people’s feedback, at the time, of being able to eat meat should be taken under advisement. I did not feel I got the same value for money as the others at the dinner and I was definitely less satisfied. It would prevent me from going again.

Top Foodie

Mr Wong’s is a hip looking restaurant....that is hard to get into for a reason. They don’t take reservations unless you are a party of 6 or more. We showed up at 6:30 and were lucky to get in. The restaurant is a good size and the place is packed......because the food is absolutely phenomenal! Every single dish we ordered was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I have to say it’s the best Chinese food I have ever had. I wish they would open a restaurant here in the US!

The Hungry Hippo

Nice little gem hidden in an secret alley in the CBD. Supposedly one of the best Chinese restaurants in Sydney. Nice place. Service excellent. They have two floors which makes getting seated very easy even though you might have to line up for dinner as no dinner reservations are taken. They definitely have their own take on traditional Chinese food but it’s only their take on it meaning not necessarily an improvement. Sometimes traditional Chinese food has more flavour because they don’t care too much about making it fancy and neat. But the food is surely pricy though. Honestly, their take on Chinese food isn’t my cup of tea. I would rather the traditional greasy oily Chinese food that packs a punch of flavour than this fancy over priced food. Reason why I gave it 4 stars cause it does deserve it but i rather the traditional style of cooking than a fusion.

Jiaoyang3

Went with high expectations due to the reviews and friends recommendation. It turned out to be slightly disappointing! We ordered several most popular dishes after 2 hours waiting for a table. The foods are delicate and the taste is well controlled. The ambiance is great. However, the food is nothing extraordinary to us with an Asian background. Not a single dish gave us a Wow factor. To be honest, it’s not the best representation of authentic Chinese / Cantonese food.

Mauyeeyee

Outstanding refined & delicate dim sum. Prices are higher than others but it’s all worth for this Asian fusion cuisine with impeccable restaurant service. 🙂 I simply loved all the dim sum dishes we ordered, they were all bursting with flavours. The Wagyu & truffle puff is a must try. 👍🏻 Tender wagyu beef pieces with black truffle wrapped in layers of flaky pastries. It takes a lot of skill to make those layers perfect and Mr Wong has nailed it. I could’ve given a 5 star rating but one dish was below par, it was the Steamed Scarlet prawns. I had high expectations on that dish since my last experience with Scarlet prawns was fantastic. I had them in an Italian restaurant in Darlinghurst where they had cooked the prawns really well, the meat was springy & the head was full of creamy clayfish butter. To my disappointment, Mr Wong’s was the opposite, the meat was soft, the head had only a small amount of yellow liquids coming out and it had a fishy taste. The worst thing is the prawns were soaked in a overly salty white soy dressing, it simply ruined the natural taste of the prawns. It was certainly not worth paying $38 for each prawn.... 😔

Claudia Mcgee

Insane!!!! Food was incredible. Cocktails were awesome. I could eat that pepper mud crab for the rest of my life!!! I. Want. More. I. Want. More!!!!

George David Michaelides

Mr Wrong. I honestly don’t see how this restaurant gets a 4.7, in Melbourne only the very best get scores that high this would be 2.7 at best down south. The lines and waiting I can handle as we are used to this. But upon entering and navigating the menu being told by the wait staff that there is no xao long bao for dinner only lunches. If that’s your signature dish why not serve it all night ??? Kung pao chicken was ok and the crab rice, the beef was of poor quality, and tasted old only masked by kilos of salt, xo duck soup very thick with cornflour, fried dumpling selection was uninspiring. Asked waiter for some rice wine vinegar to mix with my soy to make dipping sauce and she looked at me as if I was asking for $50,000......... The inability to choose the banquet options for groups of less than 4 is ridiculous, and you end up with large quantities of food if you want to try a few different things. I honestly would rate it inline with China Bar which can be found at many shopping centre food courts around Australia it’s that bad.

Vinky Wong

Rude staff especially the woman with the blonde short hair. The chicken sucks and the food is overpriced and average. I can’t understand why there are so many good reviews maybe they’re paid?

Sonali Surgeon

Pretty awesome dim sums and their cooked aubergine is delicious!! They do great espresso martinis, amaretto sours and their deep fried icecream is to die for... good service but a long waiting list when rocking up for a table! Expect to wait up to 2 hours.

Thisurijay

Amazing food, out of this world! Table favourites were the salt and peeper tofu and vegetarian fried rice. Desserts did not disappoint, especially the chocolate chantily. Few misses were the slow service initially (took ages to take our order) and missing ingredients for a mocktail resulting in drinks coming out after half the food. Overall great atmosphere and would 100% visit again!

YingJun Chen

A overrated restaurant with overpaid food. The food is just so so. What's worse, there was a lady who was very rude and gave us the worst dinner services ever had.

Mary Tran

I would recommend dining for yum cha dishes if you don’t mind paying more. The peking duck was crispy, pancakes soft and generous amounts of hoisin sauce. King crab fried rice was probably my favourite out of everything. Wagyu steak was also soft and went well with the dipping sauce/crumbs. The eggplant wasn’t as great as I’d expected, it was a little too salty and strong in fish sauce taste.

Darren

Come here few times already. Dumping is my favorite at here service is great! Recommend dessert as well. Will come this restaurant again. Happy place

Azadeh Ghorashi

Absolutely gorgeous! Best Asian food, nice and welcoming service. We were told it would take up to one hour to get a seat but we were called in less than 20 minutes. Highly recommended.

Tracey @ NoWongFood

4.6/5 I am cantonese and so happen to have the surname: Wong. I’m not being bias but as I was researching on my next food adventure in Sydney, Mr. Wong popped up quite a bit. It so happened we were ready to have lunch by 12 that we didn’t need to book and walk-in with a table for two. We sat at the bar tables watching their wok chefs do their fried rice and sizzling hot dishes. There is another area where they make their dim sums and a third enclosed kitchen where they roast their duck!

D

Good tasting food with great atmosphere. We had to wait 45 mins for a table on a Friday night, but there are many bars nearby for a drink. I have no complaints about the food (the wagyu is amazing) but it did come out quite slow. Classic cantonese food with a slight modern twist.

Foodie From The Hood-ie

Where do I start? Excellent restaurant! The portions are very generous and each dish is absolute quality. On a busy night, the service is quite average however other than that worth the wait in line.

Evy

Wow, oh wow! Loved it. We are tourists in Sydney and used google to find an asian restaurant near us. Up popped Mr Wong. It is hidden in a little laneway, next door to the dodgy pub we ate at the day before. Service was exceptional, from the minute we opened the door, think lots of staff, men dressed in dinner suits, welcoming and always attentive. The decor was fabulous, an old building with beautiful features. Food was exceptional, we enjoyed the duck spring rolls with rich hoisin sauce, so delicious! We next had the kung po chicken and fried rice. Both were beautiful and flavoursome. We enjoyed the open kitchens, watching the staff pump out fresh as can be dumplings and every other dish. All so clean and fresh and inviting. Saw lots of poor little ducks strung up ready for cooking and in progress, but they were so delicious. This place was so busy, it was insane, a constant stream of people coming in for a late lunch, every group welcomed in the same gracious manner. Not cheap, but well worth the $$. We will definitely return to try more of their offerings.

Karina Chen

Service | 8/10 Entree • Steamed Dim Sum Platter | 9/10 - scallop dim sum, snow pea & prawn har gow, spinach har gow, chives & mushroom har gow • Fried Dim Sum Platter | 9/10 Mains • Peking Duck Wraps | 8.5/10 - very delicious except duck was sliced a bit too thick • Tapioca Noodles | 8/10

JoJo

2分给装修，的确很有特色！位置非常难找，服务员都是西人，态度也很一般。 重要的是味道真的不好，虾饺皮太烂，芥蓝老的咬不动，还有股药水味，没吃完扔了；蟹肉炒饭里面都是饭，还有一点点蟹肉棒。。 甜点也很一般，芒果布丁居然和椰汁西米露，还有荔枝冰沙混在一起，三个甜点合成一个有点不伦不类。不明白为什么那么高分，骗骗老外的吧，价格不便宜，不会再去

Jesseline Intan

Well well well! Long time not having semi-fine dine chinese cuisine thought that this place will satisfy something u have been craving for! Food and place are highly recommended. The fried ice cream ball was the highlight for sweettooth out there!

Foodie AC

A really solid dining experience in a lovely setting. The dumplings were sensational, the pastry deliciously soft and light and the fillings bursting with flavour. Very popular and deservedly so.

On The Food Hunt

Mr Wong! One of my favorite Chinese restaurants. The pork hock is to die for. The fried ice cream is also good but I prefer to get the butterscotch on the side because it’s too rich otherwise. The dumplings are good with a thin skin and the cheong fun is another fav! Although the stir fried broccoli was way too salty. When we sent it back they just gave us steam vegetables instead...

The Engineer Eats

The food here is really delicious! No wonder it’s full house even at 2pm (closes at 3pm) and I see people walking in even at 230pm for a feed! Need to be back and try other dishes. Service was awesome! #yumchalunch #wildmushroomdumpling #wagyubeefpastry #duckspringroll #saltpeppertofu #eggplant #grandmaribs #mrwongfriedrice

Yashpal Sharma

This place is famous for its chinese diseases and out of all the chinese diseases their dim sums are the best they serve you different types of dimsum and all the dimsums were amazing ,fully satisfied with the service and their staff.

Olivia B

For a hatted restaurant I definitely went there with high expectations. The fit out and venue are stunning - with the original features of the interior of the building still intact. Service was prompt and our French waiter (forgot his name) was lovely and helpful. Duck pancakes were definitely a favourite in our group, although considerably more expensive than other Chinese restaurants. It’s a shame they don’t sell the dumplings at dinner but the dim sums were still delicious. A great experience for our group.

Choygirl

Great Atmosphere, delicious food, good service but pretty pricey. I have been a few times to Mr Wong’s now, was very impressed the first time, but while only the service was a little slow the second time, I do wish that there would be some specials to the menu to change it up each time you go.

Ajay Super Foodie

Not a good place really crowded environment food is average service average needs improvement can become a good restaurant but is cheap 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

Brunonono...

We’d rather give this place 3.5 as let’s be honest it’s not bad food but nothing here wowed us that’s make us say yes I’ll come back for that... As Asian we move past the dumpling menu...and end up well sadly on the familiar favourites. I think this is what disappoints us the most...we want to be curious, we want to see something one that menu and go hmm that sounds interesting but sadly here beside the Drunken Ox Tongue its all just, not inspiring... Look Char Siu Glacier fish is okay wow but okay maybe a bit too much for us... Moving on the signature roast duck is a must but really it’s just duck...nothing really sets it apart from the usual five spice roast duck...wink wink nudge nudge*** Now the Ox Tongue, yes is it’s a play on the regular Drunken Chicken in Shanghainese cuisine but sadly it’s not quite right...it just doesn’t have that deep Shaoxing wine aroma or flavour that kinda makes the dish right...but yes money is time but again thats the difference between great and mediocre so.... Dessert probably was the highlight, the mango pudding itself isn’t the special but the accompaniments of coconut tapioca and lychee granita make it something more special....it’s better but not that much better... Yeah I think that sums it up...it’s better Chinese food but I mean it’s not much better.... Kinda also a bit disappointed that after so many years it still feels like the same menu, where’s the adventure?? How about Taro Duck??? Five Treasure Duck??? Smoked Duck???

Andrew C

Really good Chinese restaurant (Westernised). Top quality food (not as insanely expensive as you would expect). The place is always busy though, and the wait can be quite extensive. Excellent service and really delicious food. Try to make a booking if you can

Sydney Food Lover

A modern, Chinese restaurant tucked away in an alleyway. When you work in you are transported away with all of the beautiful glistening roast ducks hanging in the window. We dined during lunch time and had the yum cha dumpling menu. There were modern twists on classic dishes such as the venison puff pastries and other delicious steamed dumpling delights. One of my faves was the pan fried chicken dumpling where the meat was so flavoursome and juicy. Loved the modern mango pudding with popping pearls, how delightful. Would love to come back next time to try the toast meats, it’s on the list!

Xiaoguniang

Came here on Monday evening. We arrived at 17:15 and the restaurant opens at 17:30, there were already people waiting in line. They check IDs for people look under 25. It’s a big restaurant and good for large group. I love the steam dim sum platter as it’s fresh and delicious. The rest of dishes we ordered were too salty. The roast chicken was juicy. I was really disappointed with the crab fried rice. It’s tooooooo salty. All I tasted was the salt. The service was good since it’s classified as a fine dining restaurant.

La Femme Gourmande🐝

Here you will find a Chinese restaurant where the food is made in a modern way. They mix the traditional with some exotic notes. The atmosphere is fabulous, the design also. Very popular and hard to get a table. It’s a good place for drinks also. The food is exquisite and i will recommend everything depends what u prefer :)

RK

How bad is the experience that we have been waiting for half hour as a first one line up. They have to let everyone show the ID to approve the ages without informed us , and we never know about that advanced. My friend left her passport that was a long way to Mr. Wang. We just ask for rest of people get in first , my friend take taxi back to hotel get the passport and come back . Reception refused and let us wait for 2 hours more rather than give us a good service . How bad is the experience that you guys could get two hats under list with no services ? Serve local people as VIP and refuse traveller to get in with understandable reason ? We just so disappointed

Christinana

很不错的一家餐厅，周六晚饭时间去的，餐厅很大位置多所以排队很快就能进去了，环境很好北京鸭挺好吃的其他的麻婆豆腐牛肉猪肉烧鸭都很不错... 总的来说值得！ ......................................................

Veerawit2544

This is prob the only restaurant that require id when you are going for lunch. At least can you put it on the website like no id=no entry. I came all the way 30 minutes just to eat here. BRING YOUR PASSPORT OR get kick out. Shocking, totally disappointing

Lara Glass

If you're into food, wine, atmosphere, and cocktails then you are in for a tasty treat coming here. Enjoy every little bite. Reward yourself and be adventurous. You won't regret it.

Chloe Bao

Totally understand why there is a queue for this place! Enjoyed the dumpling basket, Peking duck, Balmain bugs and fried rice. Fresh ingredients and perfect flavours

Jennifer. H

A hidden gem which made it to the top restaurants of sydney list. Definitely give it a try for its beautifully crafted dumplings and traditional chinese food. The restaurant itself gives a 1920’s hk atmosphere combined with great service. Waiting time was understandable as they had a full house during lunch and since we didnt have a booking, i was glad we still got a seat. Although the price is higher than average, its worth a try or for a special occasion! P.s definitely book in advance

William

Mr Wong I quote a friend of mine: ‘Tell the cooking team to learn how to make some decent XO sauce before even making anything first lmaooo’ Overpriced EVERYTHING Located inside a small lane and features beautiful cozy ambience There’s always a long wait regardless of the day of the week and being honest it’s not really worth it. The small portions and their complemented price tags made me laugh because you don’t set one that high with those small portions and taste. The chinese cuisine was average and I must say restaurants like Royal Pavilion in particular and Golden Century do a much better job than them. RP is suitable for business meetings, fine dining or just family and friend celebrations. Less pricey and you pay for what you’re going to eat. Been there twice and I don’t think they deserve the hats that they have...

Bell Sriweerawanidchakun

Waited 1.5h for a table. Didn’t expect the long wait. I was told by the restaurant to “check in” at 5.30PM when they’re open to choose a time to eat. This was extremely inconvenient given difficult parking in the city and there was nothing much to do around there. Table service was ordinary. Peking duck was yummy and better than average but definitely not hitting the authentic standard. Cool vibe. Overall this restaurant is above average and has a potential for five stars but still lacking many things, especially showing that it values the customers.

Elena Sindhu

Good place to hangout with friend and family. The location is not on the big street but i love the ambience, australian style restaurant but eat chineese food.

Hippokathy88

Mr. Wong is a beautiful establishment that brings back the 1930s Shanghai feel, with bare walls, heavy wooden beams and a Cantonese-style menu. Despite the novelty I wish I could say we loved the place, but we didn't. If we chose to return for something it would be for these dumplings, and we certainly had Chef Michael Luo to thank for 👌. Baby spinach dumplings with mushroom and spinach were soft and tasty. Roast duck and chives were a tad too sweet in the marinade and skin was thick. Scallop and prawn shumai were delightful with thin skin and plump prawns. Our favourites were lobster and scallop 🦐😍 with super fresh seafood seasoned and cooked perfectly. Ox tongue 🐃 was magnificent with slices of beef cooked rare. They were melting in the mouth, buttery and that ginger scallion sauce with finger lime was magic. Spicy white cut chicken 🌶🐥 was our least favourite dish. The mixture of sesame sauce and chilli oil was very bland and wishy-washy. There was no particular saltiness or spiciness, and I believe this was meant to be a representation of "kou shui ji" 😑. It was also strangely buttery, as if there was peanut butter added in. We weren't fans of pickled cabbage either, it made the whole dish more vinegary than anything. Chicken was well-cooked though, meat was moist and tender. If savoury stuff was a hit and miss, our green tea cake 🌱🍰 was no doubt a massive hit! The cake was this milky, soft and spongy piece of heavenly delight that soaked up all the matcha syrup 😍. It looked deceptively dense but actually was sooo airy that you could put a fork through without the slightest resistance. Funnily enough that's how "tres leches" cakes are made, holes are poked in with a fork and in go evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and full cream milk 3⃣🥛🤣. Fluffy cream on top had just the right amount of yuzu, complimented the matcha perfectly without taking over the main flavour or further sweetening the dish. Whoever came up with the recipe for this cake needs a raise! Mr. Wong is an impressive venue, I just wished that the food and their portion sizes could justify the price tags. It could just be an off night for them, Vivid does tend to bring more customers in than usual, but for expensive and pretentious Chinese, Chinatown might just be a better choice.

Lucianna Guo

Finally I get to dine here. The service here was wonderful, atmosphere is so great. Food wise.. I’ll have to say it’s not really up to my expectations. Choices of menu was good~ however it is not out standing. We’ve ordered lobster dumplings and xiao long bao for entree... I do recommend lobster dumplings but it’s not authentic Chinese food. The Peking duck only came with couple of pieces but cost 45.. bit overpriced and I cannot believe they service it with hoisin sauce straight out of the bottle of lee kum kee. But the main dishes were different and tasty. Lomien (noodle) was really. I would come back with my parents and love to hear what they say abt this place..

Alex

Excellent service - your staff are top class. Cheeky bar staff with a good sense of humour, same goes for the waiters. The wagyu cubes, the best. Recommend waiting at the bar if you have to wait for a table.

Christine

Another one of the few really, really good high-end (or, pricier) Chinese restaurants. Mr. Wong delivers on service, ambiance and an incredibly extensive alcoholic beverage list. A great place that accommodates for most food intolerances/preferences. Every time I return here I'm pleasantly surprised, and usually can't wait to come back despite the chunk it takes out of my wallet. My top dishes in some very arbitrary categories: Dumplings/Small dishes: - Scallop and Prawn Shumai - Lobster and Scallop Dumpling - Aromatic Duck Spring Roll Mains: - Prawns, Sea Scallops and Calamari - Crispy Fried Balmain Bugs - Roasted Angus Beef Short Rib - Mr Wong's Special Fried Rice For Vegetarians: - Salt and Pepper Tofu - Crispy Eggplant - Seasonal Vegetable Rice Roll - Hotpot of Braised Mushrooms (THIS IS AMAZING) Don't forget the classic Deep-fried Icecream for dessert!

Famishedduo

We LOVE this place! There is nothing to fault. The service is amazing, food is delicious and the decor of the restaurant works perfectly with the dark themed setting. We have had dinner and lunch on different occasions and have so many favourites.

Chey_ct

It took me nearly 4 years to come dine at Mr Wong. Needless to say, expectations were high. There was a queue but we got there early so we didn't have to wait too long to get a table. It's nice inside and I was surprised by how much seating there is. The cocktails were amazing but I wish I could say the same about the food. Don't get me wrong, the food was more than decent but I was expecting a lot more from a two hatted restaurant especially for the price we were paying. I felt I could get a similar decent Chinese for perhaps half of that price. The highlight was probably the bugs.

Pewpew

To be honest, im not a big fan of fusion food. Very good atmosphere, good for a group catch up. Food in decent portion. However the taste is very average. May go back occasionally.

Winnie Zhu

Lovely decoration and cozy ambience, but the whole expierence was not up to my expectation. Grilled prawn and sweet corn dumplings with wasabi sauce came up first. But what came up on my table was not what I ordered, apparently. Deep fried prawn toast I guess. Then pipies with XO sauce. Nice presentation but tasted a little bit salty to me. I was also able to taste a slight of bitterness. Stir fried broccoli, snap peas and sweet peas were too salty... Disappointed. Service was friendly but a little messy. That was why order was wrong. The restaurant is overrated and I wonder if I would give a second try.

Gideon Setyawan

Came here for lunch, impressed with the decoration. This place is really well-decorated, also the vibe was really cozy, service was pretty good. Talking about the price, definitely pricier than your local chinese restaurant. We ordered: 1. Grilled prawn and sweet corn dumpling with wasabi sauce - as starters. This was pretty good and unique, they wrap the prawn and corn with dumpling wrapper, and grilled it, with a wasabi dipping on the side. 2. Crab Fried Rice - was fine, the crumbly crispy chili made it unique. 3. Salt and Pepper tofu - was perfectly fried, really like the crisp, might need more spice, I feel like the crumbs doesn't really go well, but overall was good. 4. Sweet and Sour pork - it was kind of unique, instead of frying the pork, they use the pork belly. Personally, I like if it is fried, so you got the crunch feeling. In terms of spice and taste, it was good. 5. Kung Pao Chicken - This was perfectly seasoned, but I feel like there was heaps more greens (spring onion) rather than the chicken. 6. Green tea "tres leches" cake with yuzu cream & green tea anglaise - as dessert. This was really good, the cake was perfectly baked, the texture is kinda similar to a souffle. The yuzu cream made it a bit sour to balance the sweet. The fat worth the taste I guess hahaha! Overall, food was good, nothing really outstanding, or might need to come here another time to try more dishes. In terms of the vibe, ambiance and service was really outstanding. This place really a good one if you after somewhere to sit, relax and have a chat.

Jstina Cho

Came for lunch. The food portions were big. We ordered the special fried rice, bbq pork, wagyu and truffle puffs, salt and pepper tofu, green beans and had heaps left over between two people. I would give it 3.5 star rating, only because it’s on the pricier side, but service was really good.

Docfood

I was looking forward to come here and came for celebrations. We got seated relatively quickly and the service was good. The food cane promptly and tasted okay but not worth the price paid for. I was expecting more especially for a place rated highly.

Evelyn Chen

A popular Chinese style restaurant. There is usually a long queue so be prepared to wait for at least half an hour or book in advance. The atmosphere was cozy, while the staff was a bit busy and we were ignored. The pork sauce was a bit diluted but other things were good. A little pricey though.

Aye Mya Mya Khin

This place is honestly probably the best yum cha place I’ve ever been to. I came to Sydney for the easter holidays with a group of friends, and this place appeared on top of the must-eat list on google. Most dishes normally come with 3 pieces, and we were a group of 4 but they offered to make 4 pieces! That was really delightful as we were initially worrying about having to split our food 😂 We ordered like 12 dishes so I don’t really remember them anymore but definitely try the Sheng Jian Bao! The one in the yellow soup had something to do with crab, and that was really nice too! Honestly anything that comes from their yum cha menu won’t disappoint! Could be a little pricey, but it’s worth the money!

Hitesh Chadha

This place was highly recommended by friends as a must go, the ambience was good, spread over 2 floors with an industrial feel, besides having a reservation we had to wait by the Bar before we could be seated not that we didn’t enjoy it, started off with a Bar guys reco & it was yuckiest cocktail we had ever🤯 so back to basics which is Beers & Whiskies, the selection of both was good. The service was very good once we were seated & the DimSum selection was incredible From the Crab (sea food) to the Meats the taste was fantastic. I will certainly wanna go back for the food & the energy next I m in that city.

Bottomlesspit

I was lucky enough to have takeaway from here that a friend had kindly given to me so I can’t comment on the service but the food alone was phenomenal. The crab friend rice was so moorish, it was like a slightly modern take on fried rice. The sweet and sour pork was full of flavour and deliciously sticky. I don’t know what I was actually eating for dessert but it was sweet and scrumptious. Lucky me for getting to try it!

BeardedBruncher

This place is a must do! Even though it’s a little pricey, it reflects the deliciousness of the food you’ll eat and the atmosphere you’ll enjoy. Food is menued to be shared so being a small group of quality peeps along...and dress up...you deserve it and it’ll add to the night! The wait staff are attentive and friendly and even though there was a bit of a mix up with the booking, it didn’t detract from our experience.

Joefesso

First, and this is not a criticism, but rather a personal issue, having to be there at 5.30 pm, and waiting outside in a queue, is not the way I wish to travel at my age (73), because you can’t book. We were a party of three. Once in, the staff were polite, efficient and helpful. We were informed that our allowed time was 2 hours. The table was quite small, and was full without any food on it. My wife ordered a selection of plates. The dim sum plate arrived first, and they were delicious. Quickly followed by a large flat plate of Mr. Wong’s special fried rice. Also delicious. Quickly followed by all the plates. No chance to finish any dish before an other arrived. Hardly conducive to a pleasant Friday evening meal. Very, disappointed. Is this a ‘gobble and go’ establishment? A comment about what we expected to be a highlight dish. Balmain bugs. Battered an deep fried. Now really!!

Diana Dizon

I’ve had a couple of friends rave about Mr. Wong so I was psyched to try it out. Came to the restaurant at 6pm on a Sunday night and was seated immediately. *** Food: The steamed dumplings were quite good and the peking duck pancakes were alright. For mains, had the noodles with angus beef which was too salty and the sweet & sour crispy pork hock which was so-so. Service: Servers seemed to always be in a rush & were dismissive. I'd have to say that service was quite mediocre. *** Over-all, I feel Mr Wong is too expensive given the food & service of the restaurant.

Coffee.lover

Great service and nice dimly lot ambience. Decor was outstanding. However, I thought the food was trying a bit too hard to put a spin on classic Chinese dishes. For example, the crab with soy sauce was plain and was a bit disappointing.

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

It had to happen eventually. After saving up a year (or 2) for the cost of eating here, mere mortals like me have the pleasure of announcing that: yey.. Mr Wong!! Mr Lim is so yesterday. Enough wax (n XO sauce) have been poured over mr wong’s lyrics, accolades n (michelin) stars awarded, it is time for a few deep breath to tame unrealistic expectation going in. Peking duck, Seafood wrapped in lotus leaf, Egg noodle chow mein, Fried flounder, Poached chicken, Cultivated mushrooms, Beef short ribs, Salt n pepper tofu. There is no fail in all of the above dishes. The egg noodle is worth a special mention. Does it merit saving up a year for a meal here? If the crowd (day in/day out) is anything to go by, then the answer is yes. After all, all those peeps cant be all wrong. Or can they?

Kristina

I finally was convinced to try out Mr. Wong after very long protests as I’m not the biggest lover of Chinese cuisine. We tried out Mr. Wong’s on Sunday 18/02, for a very late dinner. We arrived at 9pm, myself particularly very hungry. The hostess informed us they didn’t have a table for two readily available but if we were to sit at the bar & order some drinks she would organise one as soon as possible. She took down my phone number and said they will message me when the table is ready. As we sat down the bar, and ordered a bottle of American Pinot Noir, as we placed our drink order, a different hostess came over & directed us to our table. We had a very polite French waitress who was very attentive and helpful, but at the same time not rushing to order or to hurry down our food. We ordered the beef tartare and chicken karaage as our first dish, followed by wok friedprawns, scallops and calamari, with the side of a small (yet more than enough for two) fried rice. We also decided to order the spanner crab in XO sauce with egg custard. The tartare was interesting, very heavily sprinkled with some sort of crunch crumbs, I didn’t each much of it although my boyfriend devoured it. The chicken karaage and fried rice was my favourite combo, as I basically ate all of it.. the wok fried calamari prawns & scallops were very bland, no sauce could be seen or tasted, and ironically it was overly fishy. The spanner crab in XO sauce with egg custard has to be the strangest dish I’ve ever tried and unfortunately will never be trying again. The taste, the texture everything about the dish was just unpleasant. Perhaps it is for someone else’s taste buds- just not mine. I’d definitely like to try out Mr. Wongs again, try some new dishes, and order some tea at the end to sooth my stomach after all the fried rice.

Veronica Indrawan

Have been to Mr. Wong for the 3rd time and never feel dissaponted. All the meals were good and they also gave us some complementary. The service also was really quick and gives me a full satisfaction. Thankyou Mr. Wong for a pleasant dining experience In the picture: • scallop 🤔👌🏻 • kingfish 🏆 • crab fried rice✨ • toothfish charsiu✨ • chicken with chilli oil • deep fried ice cream ✨ • mango pudding✨ • steamed dimsum platter✨ • crispy eggplant🤔👌🏻

Hungry Pea

This place is incredible! Abit more pricey but definitely worth it. I was taken here for my birthday and absolutely loved it!!! Service is professional and efficient

Stu Coulthard

This place is a big deal for a reason. Awesome food great staff, perfect service and the atmosphere with bouncing. Loved it, I will go back in a heartbeat

Colin Chan

Was here on the 12th Feb to celebrate pre-valentines day with my wife as we are working on the 14th Feb. Called in advance to try and make a reservation but they don’t take reservations for less than 6 people, thats fine. Arrived and saw a notice that they are closed for the day due to staff Christmas party. “WTH” you serious? Would you ever see a 5-star hotel not operating because they wanted to hold a Christmas party for their staff? Unless you rank yourself as an ordinary Chinese restaurant. Another thing is when I called up I specifically said I wanted to make a booking on this day and the staff never mentioned that it will be closed on this day!!!! How ridiculous? In customer perspective, management is extremely poor.

ChefsTable

Always have a good experience here... Consistent good quality food with excellent service. My favourites are the steamed fish fillets and the prawn and crispy dough rice rolls... One of the top Chinese eats with a modern vibe.

Brook

Last time with friends the food tasted good. This Thursday I was refused to dining because the waitress thought I was not over 18? !! Ridiculous inexperienced waitress!!!!! She only accept physical ID??? BRING YOUR ID NEXT TIME ??? or YOU LOOK OLD !

Georgia Shackleton

We had a great time at Mr Wong. We got here at 5:30 sat night and lined up for about 5 mins (no bookings). The service was fantastic and efficient. The duck pancakes are a must and MR Wongs fried rice is also essential. We had a great night here and highly recommend the experience

Amyna

Went there with parents, the staff and service just amazing. Loved it. Peking duck was great. Other things is kinda standard. But the service just made a great experience of dining. Parents was very happy about it.

Adit Jashnani

Service was very slow food was nice and the fried rice and chicken was very nice nothing special about the drinks odd time of the restaurant closing the dessert fried ice cream was very good

Bella Pytka

Had a really good dining experience here. Was fortunate enough to arrive before the rush so we got seated very quickly (we did have a booking though). For a table of 3 we had: - Entree: Peking Duck Pancakes - Main: Angus Beef short rib and Sweet and Sour Crispy Pork with steamed rice - Dessert: Deep fried ice cream Favourites of the evening were the Pork and the Deep-Fried ice cream. The staff were attentive and friendly and we happy to have a chat. Highly recommend

The_hungry_

Been there once for a la carte menu and second time for yumcha. Both occasions have been very enjoyable. The food is excellent and refined. Not too overpriced. Would definitely recommend.

Biscuit Jeff

This place was brilliant. So busy we could only book at 10pm but it was worth the wait! Had a couple of Chinese cocktails which were unique and delicious- try the number 5. The oysters were fresh, octopus/pork belly very nice, Kung Pao chicken not bad, but by far the best part was the dim sum sample platter. Very good!

Wesley Wong

Great food and service, their dishes are different to the traditional yum cha place , I love their decoration as well and it is just hard to find.

Lavin.D

Waiting 1.5hours and service was not worse the money , 2people spend 310$ for 3dish and 1 desert without alcohol. Taste was fine but not amazing ,won’t go back if need to wait for that long , not worse it .

Lily The Frugal Foodie

Mr Wong has been highly recommended to me by several friends but I've always been a bit hesitant because of the price. We came here just after 12pm on a Sunday. There wasn't a wait but we were told they needed the table back by 1:30pm. The restaurant is very differnt to the typical Chinese yum cha restaurant as there's no trollies being pushed around. You order from the menu and your dishes are brought to your table. The advantage of this is that your dish is very fresh. Sure the trolleys that get pushed in the typical yum cha restaurant have a steamer so they're hot and fresh, but the fried dim sims may have been sitting in the trolley for a while. You wouldn't have this problem at Mr Wong. One of the disadvantages of the Mr Wong system however is that you don't get a chance to visually see the dishes to help you make a choice on what you'd like to eat. We ordered a selection of steamed and fried dim sims as well as a stir fried dish. For the dishes on the menu which say it comes in 3 piece servings, you can ask them to adjust it to 4 piece per serving if you wish. The duck and chives dumpling was my favorite as it was very flavoursome and unique to Mr Wong. The prawn and scallop shumai was generous with its scallop size and fish roe but I feel it's reasonable to expect this when you are paying $15 for three. The deep fried prawn toast with foie gras was very tasty and highly recommended. Their version of cheung feng rice noodle roll with deep fried dough had prawns in it. It was served with hoisin sauce and I felt it was just okay, but I much prefer the conventional version with either prawn, or deep fried dough stick (but not together). Or, perhaps it's because I prefer to have that slightly sweet soy sauce instead of hoisin. Finally, the crispy skin eggplant. I wanted to try this as I love the version at Taste of Shanghai. Mr Wong's version is very different, it had a lovely crispy batter and a sauce, but without any mince and is not cook in a clay pot style after deep frying. Think of it like honey chicken, where the main ingredient is coated in a batter and fried and then tossed with a sauce. Overall it was a tasty dish, but it's quite rich and so we feel it's better to order this in a group as the richness makes it very filling between the two of us. We were getting pretty full by the time the eggplant dish came out so I'd say 4-6 dumpling dishes is a good amount for two people. Overall, the meal was very enjoyable and the atmosphere was very nice. I think in hindsight I would have liked to try more of their steamed dumplings and less of the fried items. Also, I'd be interested to visit for dinner and book a sectioned off area for a group of people and maybe try their banquet menu. Our bill came to $85 before discount, which is what the typical bill would be when we have yum cha for 4 people in a traditional Chinese yum cha restaurant. At the time of dining, Merivale ran an Amex cashback promotion where a $40 spend gets $20 statement credit. Mr Wong has a surcharge for credit cards but they were willing to split the bill payment across more than one card. One last thing, be sure to take a visit to their restrooms as they were very unique.

Deb

Love having lunch in this place. Located in the small aisle in CBD behind the Establishment. The yumcha here so different compare to the one in china town. Is not too oily, unique (combination between east and west) and taste delicious. They maintain high quality of food and services. Had my b-day lunch here and they give complimentary dessert 😍😍 You will need to make reservation tho, walk-in is available but it might take 1-2 hrs to get a table. Recommended

Remi Takeda

The food was delicious and I liked the vibe inside the restaurant. However you have to go earlier since you can not book it or otherwise they will ask you to wait for a loooong time. (you can if you have more than 5?people not sure)

Serg

Brilliant food, nice atmosphere, great service even though the French waiter was impossible to understand. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended

Joel Harvey

Spectacular food, and above and beyond staff. Can't wait to get back there. One of the better restaurants in Sydney, even on a busy Saturday night.

JB

The build up is fantastic; hidden in a lane way with people queuing to gain entrance. Lovely maître d sent us to the bar to wait, service great drinks so so. We were seated by friendly floor staff, and ordered very promptly. Food arrived so quickly then the hammer drop, all but one dish was bland.....the quality is fine just bland. Everything done so right with this miss, an easy fix.

Vonanderemplaneten

Coconut and kaffir lime martini (...perfect balance of sweet and sour, fragrant with coconut and kaffir lime...) Pork xiao long bao (...I've had xiao long bao with thinner skin, but the downside to that is that you get 25% or more breakage. The xiao long bao at Mr. Wong had slightly chewier skin than some of the most delicate ones I've eaten - but all 4 of them stayed whole from the steamer onto my chopsticks, onto the spoon and then finally reaching my mouth. The delicious soup burst out inside my mouth! The pork filling of these xiao long bao were the best out of all the xiao long bao's that I've had in my life - these were intensely fragrant with ginger without any of the hot ginger bite...) Wok-fried mud crab in garlic butter (...the freshest mud crab I've ever had! Perfectly cooked, with a garlic butter sauce that clung on evenly to the crab. This sauce was richly intense in aroma, but its taste was subtly entrancing and it complemented the natural seafood flavours of the crab perfectly. This was without doubt the best mud crab that I've eaten in my whole life...) Mango pudding, coconut tapioca, lychee granita and mango pearls (...the lychee granita was refreshingly cold and sweet and fragrant, and the bursting mango pearls gave just the right contrast in textures...)

MizTea_SydneyFoodCritiX

As we like to say mr Wong you can't go wrong lol... I really enjoy the food here and also the service. It's rare when I go into the city but when it's a catch up with friends this is a great place to catch up

Wu Jiaxin

The place is a little bit hard to find, nice environmet. Although customer service is just fine. Highly recommand crab fried rice and peking roast duck with pancake.

Emelyn Taing

Mr Wong was an overall great dining experience! I went there for the Sunday Dine and Stay package, and it was definitely worth it. Had the Peking duck pancake, sweet and sour pork hock, Angus beef cubes and King Crab fried rice. Would definitely come here again. Pauline who was our waitress that night was so helpful and good with food and drinks recommendations. Thank you :)

Ananya Singhal

What a cool restaurant! It has an amazing vibe and really helpful staff. The Yum Ha was spectacular, all the non veg dumplings we had were amazing as were the mushroom dumplings. It is a great place for lunch for vegetarians, dinner has very few veg choices. Would definitely recommend this place!

Don'tMessWithMyFood

Dinner here with the family. Setting was lovely, walls stacked with bottles or traditional Asian pots /jars on a shelf. Ground floor is lively with a bustling open kitchen, downstairs a tad quieter. Service was exceptional. My favourites for the night: King crab fried rice - 5 stars Deep fried ice cream - awesome Also had the roast duck and pork hock! Have been recommending it since. Will go back!

Curtis.intro

The atmosphere is fine, but the food is overrated in my opinion. Sweet and sour pork is good. I order a crab meat stir fried rice, fried garlic used as topping tastes bitter.

Koolkat23

Arrived here Sunday 1020 already a queue forming. Need to order from menu, stand outs were the prawn and chestnut dumpling and prawn rice fried noodle. Was slightly disappointed even though everything delicious did not feel wowed at all. Need to return for evening menu. Excellent service made for pleasant meal.

Joleen Chen

Great food! Roast duck skin was crisp n meat was tender.. perfection! Loved the Egg noodle "Lo mien" Family loved the Steamed lobster, simple sweetness from the crustacean & garnished with ginger and coriander. Seating was a bit short with only 2 hours but all else was good. Will be back to try the yum cha

Picky Piggies

Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Mr Wong offers a premium yum cha experience for lunch. Here you won't see any traditional trolleys being pushed around, instead you order a la carte. The menu offers a mix of traditional and creative dim sum, while the restaurant is decorated with an oriental inspired look across two floors.

William Wu

Mr Wong is one of the most well-known Chinese restaurant in Sydney. However in my opinion it is not a perfect Chinese restaurant. [About queue] If you queue outside the restaurant at 5.30PM(right before they open for dinner), perhaps you'll get the seat and have dinner immediately. Once I arrived there at 6pm, and was told that I have to wait until 8pm for the seat, which is absolutely an unsatisfied experience. And I have no choice but go somewhere else. Though, based on the previous experience, I got there right before 5.30pm. There is a queue and fortunately is not long. Happy enough, I got the seat without almost any waiting. However, I was told that I have to finish eating within 1.5 hrs(or maybe 2hrs, I can't remember). Although 1.5 hrs is enough for dinner. But given such a restriction on dining time will definitely not make customer feel well, especially for customers like me, who like to have a talk with friends and enjoy our dinner. However they do not need to worry about the unsatisfaction above. As there are always people coming, from all over the world, for their food. One possible way to get rid of queue is to make reservation online. However such reservation is only available for group of 6 people or more. [About deco] The surrounding is tooooooo dark! And it absolutely ruins my photos! They tried to use dark theme to make restaurant more cosy. However the noisy environment did make the dark theme really worse. Also, the seats are so close to each other. [About food] #Fried Dim Sim# It's special, and I've never seen dim sim like that. However it's very simple and strange in taste. As Leon said, "You can get better ambience and food at 1/2 the price in HK and Singapore though". I can't agree more. #Roast Duck Half# $39, is cooked in a traditional chinese way. They got ducks hanging behind the kitchen window, which look pretty nice. However the taste is still ordinary and I believe for sure that I had this similar dish so many times in China. #Fried Rice Small# $19, small ones comes in quantity for two. Again I was questioning why it sells at such a high price. It's a very simple and common Chinese dish and is available in most of the Chinese restaurants. #Steamed Fish# $36, The least price-worthy dish among all. How come that a dish with only a few fish fillets(and cooks in the easiest way-Steam) sells a price at $36? The service is OK. Staff are friendly. Probably this is one of the reason why it has so many returning customers. But it is definitely not a wise idea to wait for 2 hours for the seat.

AdzTheFoodie

You can always expect spectacular service and great food from a Merivale venue! I went to Mr Wongs about 3 or 4 years ago when it first opened! It was amazing then and it is still amazing now! Waiters professionalism and service cannot be flawed. Food - delicious! Crab fried rice and duck pancakes are highly recommended!

Rebecca

Food: really good quality food. Dim sums were the best but overall all the food was absolute quality. Service: didnt have to wait long for food (weekend lunch) and staff were pleasant and didnt show attitude. Atmosphere: seats were comfortable and distance between tables were good so it wasnt cramped or too noisy. WILL BE GOING BACK FOR SURE!!

Inna Ishenko

I am always excited to come back to MrWong. Can not imagine how such an extremely busy place has such a prompt and an efficient service. The place is listed in many lists like 'must try before you die' etc , no wonder why 😁Make sure to leave a room for a dessert. Make sure to check the prices before you come it to leave your complaints about expensive food behind the doors.

Krishna Brannigan

My friend had been nagging me to go here every time we were in sydney, I finally agreed and was not disappointed, easy to get a table, quite quick service, great decor and the smells emanating from the kitchen were mouth watering. We had Pinot noir, lobster dumpling, Peking duck pancakes, special fried rice with pork and prawns, steamed fish in ginger $154 and the best fried rice!

Tiffany

The worst service I have ever seen in Sydney. Aggressive, impolite and rude staff. Asking the guests to stay for 2 hour without any explanation. Especially the woman at the front desk, wordless description, racial discrimination and extremely rude to customers. I will definitively not recommending this restaurant to all of you. If you could bear the worst service in SYD, just go there and you will affected by the "atmosphere "😄

The Lunch Queens

This restaurant is fantastic. The quality of the food is high,and more importantly the standard of the ChefS culinary skill is excellent. The interior design is flawless. Service is impeccable Nd I love their extensive wine list. This restaurant is the kind of Restaurant that you will definitely want to go back.

Samy

We were recommended by many people to go and try this as the best Chinese in Sydney and we weren't disappointed. This was an amazing meal and great service. This should be on everyone's to do list for Sydney, they should ensure everyone sees the Harbour, the Opera House, the Bridge and Mr Wongs.

Roshni Bhandary

Awesummmm ambience. Unlike other oriental restaurants with usual red colour and lanterns around. Awesummmm customer service.we expressed to the server a dish was too salty,they changed it no questions asked. Must tryyy.

Amds

Walking in it was absolutely not the venue I had expected. Lighting was dim and there was a really relaxed, elegant vibe. All of the staff were dressed really well and were well mannered. We ordered the Fois gras prawn toast which was a lovely twist to the usual. Not only was the toast crispy, the prawns fresh but there was a decent amount of Fois gras in there that you could taste it. We also ordered the kurobuta char siew, cumin lamb, Mapo tofu and the crab fried rice. I was so surprised by the char siew, it was perfectly cooked and lean, just the way I like it. The cumin lamb was a little rich due to the fact that it had been crumbed and deep fried then tossed in spices, everyone else enjoyed it though. The Mapo tofu was excellent. Such a humble, family dish turned complete in every aspect, into an elegant faultless dish! The tofu itself was house made and so smooth! The topping was spicy and fragrant, I think this unexpectedly became my favourite dish. The crab fried rice was undoubtedly the stand out(although everything was amazing). There were large chunks of sweet crabs along with many other fresh ingredients. Each grain of rice was perfectly cooked and wok tossed that gave it such an amazing fragrance. I can't recommend Mr. Wong enough if you're coming down to Sydney. Do yourself a favour and try out some of their dishes, definitely worth the hype!

Alan V

The restaurant was amazing! The feel, vibe and atmosphere of the place was amazing. I easily got cozy on their chairs and liked the food. Mr. Wong was a real surprise at first but now when I'm around the area I love going! I had a few favourites. I loved variety of choice but the miso soup dumplings and peeking duck really touched me! I highly suggest Mr. Wong!

Eleni Limnios

As always the food was amazing! Great service although it took longer than normal for someone to come and take our order. One thing that unfortunately stood out to me is that next to our table there were sitting 3 young ladies, who were not following the restaurant's dress code (which i assume is meant to be something like "sophisticated chic"). They were dressed with really casual summer tank tops, denim shorts and thongs. The worst part is that one of them had removed her thongs, and had her feet on the "bench" seat. Our tables were right across from the entrance and it was clearly visible to everyone. Not sure how lenient the restaurants policy is during Lunch time (keeping in mind you cant even enter Belmore's league club in thongs so that should tell you something), but without wanting to sound obnoxious, I did not pay almost $200 to have someone's feet right next to me whilst im trying to enjoy the amazing food.

Pri Adamo

Good service, however way too overpriced for what it is worth. Ordered half a duck pancakes (8 pieces of duck, 2 of which were mostly fat) for $50. Absolutely outrageous. We ordered 2 other "large" protein dishes which were not unique or different to a cheap Chinese restaurant. No idea why this has a 4+ rating. Not even high quality. Would never go back.

Thefoodbotherer

In a major food coma. after salivating over Princess Porky's posts of her regular visits to Mr Wong; and one of us being sick on all three prior bookings; today even though I still feel like rubbish, we finally made it • out of the pics I took, the one of my wine and the menu are about the only barely acceptable pic to post; and yet the rest are here • its why I will never be a legit food blogger because I get embarrassed most times I pull out my iPhone to take a pic (except when at home) so I would die of red face syndrome if I actually used a legit camera, le sigh • hubs and I are in a massive food coma right now, and no joke I am going to sleep when I get home • highlights were the prawn toast with foie gras and almonds; roast duck (even though it was not the right duck dish); and the green beans with pork mince • we made the Anglo mistake of ordering the salt & pepper squid (I KNOW!!! LAME) • next time pippies in xo sauce definitely • #mrwong #mrwongsydney #merivale #asian #chinese #foiegras #prawn #prawntoast #rose #wine #winetime #lunch #foodie #foodpics #foodstagram #foodfreedom #saturday #provence #france #french #eeeeeats #drinks #nomnom

Kylie Angelika

Visited here with my husband over the weekend and left a little underwhelmed. The food was nice, but it wasn't amazing. We had xiao long bao to start (hubby only as I'm gf) and he said they were nice but no better than Din Tai Fung. Next up was the half duck which, again, nice but not amazing. The skin wasn't crispy which was probably the biggest disappointment. They did bring lettuce cups out for me and my own dipping sauce which was nice. Next up was the salt and pepper squid, with their special friend rice. Not sure there was anything that special to justify the $20 serving of the fried rice! And the squid was nice but not as tender as I thought it would be. It's expensive dining ($110 for lunch without any drinks) that I probably wouldn't return to.

Jefri Adi

Great place to eat, good people, and awesome food, i recommend to come here and have your taste of the food and u are gonna feel comfortable..

Luke

The food here was delicious but unfortunately it was the service that let down the experience. It took a long time to receive menus, drinks and clear tables. A little lack luster for all of the hype.

Jam

It's not easy to find good authentic Chinese food in Sydney. Most in Chinatown seems to target the tourist. 'Mr Wong' located in a quiet back lane, we went in with no expectation, and thought it probably another restaurant with nice decoration but average food. Surprisingly it takes most of the boxes. Nice decoration, professional services, fine quality, fresh & authentic. If I really have to be picky, probably some of the dishes lack of a bit "wok favor". It's the hint of burning favor comes from wok flame, which mostly only the commercial grade high power gas cooktop can produce. It also depends on how well the chef can control it. Overall, it's an satisfying experience.

Aaron T

We had around 8 dishes and 2 desserts. Each of them is tasty with its unique flavor and well presented. My favorite is the scollap entry and braised pork cubes though I normally don't eat much pork. No complaints with service. The ambience is the type I like..busy but appropriate space, different depth of space with heritage brick wall and arch doors, the lighting is just right in level of brightness.ovetall it's kind of inviting atmosphere to me. I don't know why I cannot give it above 4.5 but sure it's one of the very good experience I had.

Sean Stanton

This place is just amazing. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. The seafood is so so good. Almost too much to choose from on the menu. I am committed to coming back.

I. D.

Went to Mr. Wong for a dinner with my boyfriend's work. We got seated on a big round table. The acoustics must have been good because I can remember that it wasn't difficult to talk to anyone around the table. The food was lovely and plenty. The waiter was a bit awkward and didn't seem amused by our questions about free range meat. I am not sure about the price/quality though, because I didn't see the bill.

Sydneyguyrojoe

How rare is it to say "Hey let's meet in a alley!" Well you can say that if you want to meet at Mr Wong's What a strange location for me Came to line up and it didn't take long to be seated, interesting interior and design,I like it! When we sat down to read the menu we noticed we can't see it! The older people in the group gave up,the lighting was too dim The standout was the Sweet and Sour Crispy Pork Hock,love the taste of the glaze around it,if I came back I would reorder this The rest is what I could get at any good Cantonese restaurant The Braised Hokkaido Scallops: The pepper taste just went up my nose and the black bean was a seperate taste to the dish,it's didn't blend in The fungus has a vinegar taste to it The scallops themselves was lightly seared My wife says the scallops in tassie were better, this was my second best dish The Steamed Fish Fillet didn't have much taste The Kung Pao Chicken didn't have the strong taste I was expecting,at least it wasn't overly spicy but just right The Angus Beef Cubes was a little over cooked and you could taste it and a little bit fatty The Stir Fried Snowpeas didn't have much taste either unless the snowpeas are soaked in the sauce at the bottom of the dish Service was great,filled our water when needed and easy to get there attention. Suprisingly the prices you pay,the portion size for a upmarket restaurant is decent Nothing I ate was bad but with a reputation it has i was expecting a lot more. All there flavours I've had elsewhere but without the price tag but at the same time,they don't have the ambience of Mr Wong's either

Jen

Love Mr Wong !service is always top level and food is excellent - one of the best Chinese in Sydney. At one point we were going back every weekend ! Favourites are the jade seafood dumpling, the honey lemon chicken wings salt and pepper squid and the deep fried ice cream is incredible ! Can't wait till next time!!

Gigi

I travel from Melbourne to Sydney a few times a year and look forward to having dinner at Mr. Wong... it's definitely worth the wait in line. Recently had the lemon chicken, special fried rice, dim sum oh and the mushrooms on the side were even amazing!

Grsyong

Great foods and service. The Peking duck and lobsters were delicious! Such a wonderful fine dining experience in Sydney! Will go back again for sure!

Killroy

First class and superb. Authentic. Felt like we were back in upmarket Shanghai. Not cheap...be warned. We had Peking Duck, Dumplings and Bugs. All food was great given that the place was chockers. Ok, they forgot my second beer and the bugs. But it was worth the reminder and the taste. Great venue, food and atmosphere. Would like to have seen an authentic Chinese Lacquered cupboard!

T_Melb

OH MY GOD what an unforgettable meal my partner and I shared here for dinner in March. We ordered the assorted dumplings, the fried rice and the sticky pork. I'm not a huge pork lover generally but it was one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten in my life - highly recommend everyone try the sticky pork (it comes in cubes). The assorted dumplings were each different and tasted amazing. I have tried many dumplings in my life time but these top them all. For dessert we had the deep fried ice cream with butterscotch sauce which was TO DIE FOR. I'm salivating just thinking about it. The only negative was it took half an hour to pay at the end - nobody noticed we were finished and I had my bag on the table ready to leave...I had to hunt down the waiter to say we were finished. This was when there were plenty of people waiting in line for a table...more attention needed for this.

Charlotte Rose Nicholson

Mr Wong did not let me down, had heard amazing things about, but hearing is different to experiencing. It exceeded all expectations, but don't take my word for it, experience it yourself!

Anna Belle

In a populated city with a vibrant nightlife on a Saturday night, it's great how the kitchen is still open past 11pm and food still came out fresh and fast. I had the pleasure of enjoying the fresh oysters, big delicate scallops and the spicy Angus beef tartare for starters. This was my first time trying beef tartare and it did not disappoint! The right amount of spiceness, and smoky flavour of the eshallots kept me wanting more. The main Shanghai noodle with duck was very well flavoured as I do love my black peppercorn. It is pretty peppery and is not for the faint-hearted. All of this food was enjoyed with their signature fragrant Donghu Lake cocktail. It is visually intriguing with the blue Curacao contrasting with the singular red rose petal floating on top. You can really taste all the flavours: lychee, lemon and rose water, just delicious. Excellent service.

Daniella De Pretis

Absolutely amazing. The dumplings and kingfish sashimi were delicious. The only (minor) let down, for me, was the Peking duck and pancakes. But maybe that was because everything else tasted outrageously good!! Everything we had her was delicious and the staff super friendly and attentive.

Kim Rheese Collings

Fabulous food and service. My colleague ordered for us. Kung pao chicken, fried eggplant were outstanding!!!!! The staff were also amazingly accomodating to my shellfish allergy. Can't wait to come back!!!

Melissa Van Zeist

Mr Wong is always a favourite. It was packed for lunch today! We ordered the spinach, mushroom & venison dumplings (3pieces of each). I also ordered the BBQ pork buns and a vegetarian fried rice. The food here never disappoints everything was delicious my favourite was the spinach dumplings. We were ridiculously full, but my partner eyed off the enormous fried ice cream ball being prepared at the dessert station. So we ordered one to share. It was a Deep fried Vanilla ice cream served with a butterscotch sauce the waitress further advised the batter was made out of coconut, we could not resist. It was the best dessert we have both every had. Creamy, crunchy with as sweet rich sauce. We will be definitely be back soon for another. No wonder it's one of the best restaurant in Sydney.

Leon

I ordered Dim-Sum platter, Typhoon Style Crab fried rice and Peking Duck. If you were expecting The Peking Duck to resemble those in China, Taiwan or Hong Long, I am afraid you would be very disappointed. The seafood used in the Dim-Sum is fresh but dry - they could be prepared well in the afternoon. The garlic sprinkled over the fried rice was over-fried and bitter.

The Miniature Life

So to celebrate my birthday *sigh I am getting older* among other important things, we headed to Mr Wong’s in Sydney’s CBD, and boy was I truly impressed. Tucked away in an alleyway with very modest signage is this wonderful restaurant, that isn’t small at all. Upon entering you feel gusts of cool breeze (It’s the aerodynamics of the room #engineeringgraduaterighthere) and you see the expansive set up all decorated in a colonial french theme. I loved the colors, the vibe, the ambience, and the sounds from the place – it was all so cozy and inviting.

Hungry

Mr Wong is nothing short of spectacular in every single way. What a pleasant and enjoyable experience this was. From the food, to the decor, to the service and ambience this place ticks all the boxes. Definitely the highlight of my stay in Sydney and will definitely be back upon my next return.

M J

Fabulous food and cocktails. The venison pumpkin dumplings were my favorite flavor pairing. Szechuan style lamb dumplings were unique and delicious. King crab fried rice, sweet and sour pork hock, scallop and prawn shumai, steamed BBQ pork buns, and pork xiao long bao were all good. Great ambiance.

Malcolm Leigh

Ah yes, Mr Wong - dumplings were tasty but the sweet and sour pork main was simply outstanding. The venue of course is very trendy and cool, lots of bare brick and support beams lending credibility towards an authentic experience. Great for lunch - good luck getting ressies though!

Stephyy63

Best duck pancakes i've ever had. Went as a group of 4 at lunch time. Service was great and the decor was superb. Menu a little pricey but wasn't an issue at all. Would recommend booking at least a week in advance to make sure you don't miss out.

Jessenia Jauw

The price is quite expensive but its definitely worth it! I ordered the Peking Duck and Sweet and Sour Pork. I really love both of them. The restaurant was also nicely decorated

ToFeedTwo

Got to Mr. Wong at 6pm on a Saturday, and waited just over an hour for our table. Boy, this is worth the wait. On par with the best Chinese/Asian restaurants we've been to and Chin Chin's in Melbourne, Mr. Wong doesn't disappoint with dishes full of flavour leaving you feeling full, but wanting more. Salt & Pepper Calamari, Lamb Cutlets & Shanghai Noodles with duck, black pepper and shittake mushrooms was all just heavenly. If we lived in Sydney, we'd be regulars. Until next time...

Rebecca

Merivale is King when it comes to putting together a restaurant, decor and feel is as important as the meal. Mr Wongs is a local favorite and one of my favorite modern Asian restaurants in Sydney. The duck and pork dishes are the specialty and must tries. But for me it's the deep fried ice cream, the butterscotch sauce makes me want to lick the bowl...

Simon Kearsley

Wow! After missing out on lunch here during our last trip(didn't have time to wait before our flight home)we made it a priority to get in and booked a table before we left NZ. We were welcomed, seated then browsed the menu. We chose several yum char items that we were familiar with and a couple that sounded too tempting to pass up. Considering the lunch rush, it was surprising how quickly the food(and our drinks)started appearing. The service here is an eye opener. The team here are immaculately presented. it seemed as we finished one dish, the next magically appeared on the table. It's a relief to visit busy restaurants here without being told "it may be a 30 to 40 minute wait for food" which seems all too common back home when the pressure is on. Food wise, superb. Definitely lived up to the recommendations. Yes, it's pricey compared to your regular Yum char lunch but as they say "you get what you pay for" and not once did I feel that someone was cutting corners or not using some very good ingredients. Really, REALLY good.o

Unvenomous

This place!! is hard to find!! This place!! is hard to forget!! This place!! I have come several times and found out this is the only place that both pure Chinese and Pure Local would both praise. Yum Cha is excellent, only down side is no trolley to show you. dinner is wonderful, you may choose from peking duck to lobsters.

Sydneyfoodette

If there was a rating above 5 I would most definitely be scoring them better 😍 There isn't actually a single thing on the menu these guys could do wrong - even things you usually wouldn't enjoy, they'll make you fall in love with this! The best example of this was their pork hock, I don't know if pork belly and hock etc has ever tickled my fancy but after being advised by my waitress to pick it, I was shocked I had lived the entirety of my life having not enjoyed this stuff! IT WAS AMAZING! To this day I can still taste it's deliciousness hahah I definitely suggest getting this! I also couldn't pick a favourite dumpling so my suggestion is to get the mixed platter for sure 👌🏼

Manz

Sunday morning Yum Cha. I got to the restaurant a little early at 10:15, but the door was opened so I went in & announced myself, the matire'd at the front desk hurriedly came up & said they are not opened yet & rushed me out, then shut the door after me! Not a good start :( So I came back at 10:30, along with the rest of the diners to get seated. The place was different to the normal Chinese restaurants, very moody & dark lighting, the only recognisable thing was the BBQ's hanging up in the window. The menu was also a fancier version of the normal familiar dishes & dim sums. We order so many things to try, we've lost count of how many or what we ordered. Dishes started to arrive at the table, there was no particular order they came in. The food were great, particularly of note were: the wagyu & truffle puff with light & crispy pastry; the chueng fun with silky & thin rice pastry; the cute & delicious venison & black pepper pumpkin puffs; our table's fav the pan fried lamb dumplings. They seemed to have forgotten the BBQ pork buns, it was an hour after we ordered, and we had to chase it up. After that, we thought we had finished, and asked for the bill, the waiter brought us the bill & we paid & was getting up from the table. Then the bacon spring onions pancakes turned up! (everyone forgotten we ordered this!) The wait staff never checked nor warned us, 2 minutes later we would've left the restaurant. For a restaurant that position themselves & charges as premium this level of service is just poor. Overall, the food is great, even if the prices are ridiculous for yum cha. However the service was definitely nothing to recommend and really dented the experience.

Meghna Kanumilli

I was just visiting Sydney a few weeks back and a local friend recommended this place. I really liked the interiors and ambience but I loved the food. The kungpao chicken and fried ice-cream are a must have. Really enjoyed the meal!

Syub Syub

Went in with a group of 7 on a Saturday nite. Was very curious about the food since we could not get in the first 3 try. So we finally made a reservation. We were seated downstairs. I love the ambiance and little Asian decorations which are all nicely placed. The food was good too, two of my Chinese friends approved. It's more towards fusion tho. Service was good with very helpful servers despite the busy time. The only complaint was there was a large gap between the food we ordered. So we had to wait for a while between each dish. And the rice of the king prawn fried rice was a bit hard. But overall it was a pleasant visit. Would def visit again.

Dinermelb

Heard great things about Mr Wong, so naturally had to try here when I visited Sydney. The wait was an hour long (which is fine if the food is worth the wait) and once we were seated waited for 10 minutes for our drink order. We then waited another 15 minutes for these. Me and my dinner partner ordered the Dim Sum platter ($32) and 8 pieces came out that basically all tasted the same. Also ordered the duck shanghai noodles, salt & pepper squid & wok friend angus beef cubes. The beef cubes were delicious. So flavorsome and perfectly cooked, but everything else tasted like it could have come from Chinatown which tastes just as good and a quarter of the price. Our change took about 10 minutes to get back to our table as well. It's a shame because I really wanted to love Mr Wong, but the $160 bill for the average food and poor service was not worth it.

Eating Sushi

Excellent service and dumplings offered range from traditional to Asian fusion which were amazing! The main noodle and rice dishes were average but come in huge portions for a small size dish. Overall, I enjoyed the dining experience and would come again to try more of the dim sum dishes.

Karina Santoso

Been there for twice as to compare the lunch and dinner menu. I would say that the lunch menu is really good compared to other dim sum places. The dinner menu was not that bad too. Overall it's a nicely decorated restaurant, great classic dining experience.

Ashley Xu

I have asked different groups of friends to try this restaurant, and got rejections all the time. They all have concerns about the price. Even if I offered to pick up the bill, they still wouldn't agree. Yes, I am showing off the friendship with considered people. The impression of being pricey is not the only problem actually, you normally need to book a table at least one week ahead. That's why when I tried to walked in with no booking on Friday lunch time, feeling so lucky that I got a table and be prepared to drill a hole in the wallet. My friend and I were only up for a simple lunch so we only ordered 4 yum cha dishes. We were so impressed by the food. Very fresh and quality ingredients, carefully flavored, and nicely made. When the bill came, we only paid less than 30 dollars per person and being stuffed. On the way to the bathroom, you can see the kitchen being very clean and organised. So if you love yum cha and would like to pay a bit extra to have premium experience, this is the place to go. Make sure you have best luck with getting a table, alternativelly try not be as spontaneous as I am. Just kidding.

Global Foodie & Filmy

Great place great food and brilliant wine cocktail list. Book you table in advance or make sure you have a name to drop or call on your behalf then mysteriously tables become vacant. Their dim simply platter and spicy chicken are the best

MSGCafeteria

Coming from an Asian background, the problem with eating at a Westernised Chinese restaurant is that you come knowing what true Chinese food and flavours should be like versus the bastardised version that is served to cater for Westerners. Sometimes it can be good... and sometimes it can backfire in your face. Hence when I was told that we would be celebrating DrL's surprise birthday dinner would be held at Mr Wong, I was a little hesitant for not only would the meal be expensive (it is two-hatted and located in the city) but it was surely going to be an interesting experience eating 'high class' Chinese food.

Naughtydok

Classy and gorgeous atmosphere! Friendly service from the entry! Every service made me smile and relieved. And the foods!!! They were so delightful! I ordered 3 dishes, each dish made me satisfied. I definitely want to go here again and again.

Brittany Baker

I recently went to Mr Wong and were added to the wait list, we were directed to they bar. The place was packed but their services was great, the cocktails were also amazing. After a 30 minute wait. We were seated our waitress was awesome she new the menu inside and out and was very accomodating...

Wannabe Foodie

Hands down my most favourite restaurant in Sydney. Mr Wong looks like an unassuming venue from the outside but the inside is a treasure. Dark lighting creating an intimate setting, the food is only the highlight of this venue. Delicious seafood cooked just perfectly, duck roasted to perfection. I have been to Mr Wong multiple times and will continue to visit this fantastic place!

Michelle Y

Great atmosphere and fantastic service. Food arrived very quickly after we ordered. Very tasty food, especially enjoyed the deep fried ice cream. Only downside was that the steamed rice was a little hard.

Christine

Just had the worst dining experience at Mr Wong tonight on Nov 10. Upon arrival at 8pm, we booked for 4 people and got listed in the queue. The reception staff said that we need to queue for 1 hour which is 9pm. So after we've waited for 1 hour, we return to ask for our table availability and the staff said that we need to wait for ANOTHER 20 minutes to let them set the table. What really DISAPPOINT us is when we look from the window and there's one empty table on lower ground floor. And we are pretty sure that the said table was empty and completely well set 20 minutes ago. So I come in and asked for the staff again if there's an empty table that we can sit but the staff answered with a little high pitch sound and sounds really unfriendly to us (4 of us are asian, and we're like, is she racists?) because we saw her welcoming other customers which is aussie with a smile unlike us. While follow up with the lady at reception with pony tail hair, she is actually walking around after talking, but she answered us with her attitude, please don't interrupt me and you are so unfriendly, somehow we talking in a very polite way to her, I've been in so many fine dining before, I can say this is the worst one indeed. In the end, the staff let us sit on that table which was ready 20 mins ago i.e the one that we saw from window outside. What a SHAME. So my question is why we have to wait for another 20 mins while the table was ready at 9pm? At first, we thought the said table is for VIP customers, so we can't sit there. We didn't know this as this is our first time visit there. Further, I hope that the management team will look into this matter and fix it as well as improve the services provided to their customers hence others "non aussie" customers will not experience the same issue as ours. Thank you.

Chaoying Chang

Only entrees and one dimsim came to our table in one hour time. I had to ask the waiter where is our food...then they speeded up...but the wagayu beef came at the last after we almost finished the other dishes.... well..meat never came in the last in Chinese meal and we couldn't finish it because we were too hungry and ate a lot fired rice and noodle. When I came home I found out the waitress charged me a green tea something drink that nobody ordered and surcharged credit card fee. although I actually used the saving card for payment... Well, food is good. But a bit disappointed. 2/3 of the Wagyu beef still stays in my fridge. It costs $85 I really don't want to through it away....

Ankith Ravindran

Been here for my wife's birthday and the place was absolutely stunning. The ambience was very good and the food was even better. We ordered the king prawn wonton soup which was delicious. For the mains we ordered the pork hock which was mouth watering and very tender. For 29 bucks they give you 8 big cubes of pork pieces which was one of the best parks that's I have had. We also ordered the pork and prawn fried rice.

Theviettraveller

I have saw many positive reviews about Mr Wong, and yesterday was the first time I had tried it. The atmosphere was great for social gathering, the bar has offered variety of drinks! The foods that we have ordered was pork ribs, their popular dumplings, duck and special fried spicy rice! I have to give a 5 stars for the ribs itself, very tender and you can taste the full favour of BBQ sauces. Dumplings I would say it can be better. The place only accept booking for 6 people +, so if you have less people than that you have to be in line and wait. The service rating is around 3 I would say, waiter / waitress are not so warm and welcoming as you would get in other high rated restaurants. Overall, it is not bad, customer service level needs improvement!

Cathleen

Great food, great service. Head there early as there will be a que before the restaurant even opens. Highly recommend the sweet and sour pork hock and the Balmain bugs. It was absolutely delicious.

Nick X Thomson

Great dining experience all round. The cocktails were amazingly inventive and delicious. The food was delectable and the service exemplary. The atmosphere is difficult to top. Try and get in really early (6pm) otherwise the wait could deter you or otherwise detract from the overall experience.

FoodLuva

Thought the Peking Duck was amazing and the fried ice cream was seriously out of this world good. If that was all that happened I'd rate this place higher. But the Mr Wong 'special' fried rice, the dumplings and greens and only marginally the kung pao chicken where good but not unlike anything else I've had at any entry level restaurant in China Town. Ok I hear you, going to Mr Wongs isn't just about the food it's the experience, right? Well if on a date don't come on a Sunday lunchtime, the place is full of families with little kids. If you must, try and get a table upstairs it's more intimate. This place looks like it would be fun with a group of mates and lots of shareplates. But if it's just great Chinese food you want without the swank and pricetag, just go to Chinatown.

JZY

点心很好吃，pipi还不错，宫保鸡丁没香味，鱼香茄子油死了没有处理得当，猪手是肘子肉没有骨头的也是炸出来的吃两块就腻了，总得来说广东类菜做的不错，但其它虽然是改良了的现代中餐，但是真心不敢恭维。 top notch dim sum platter. pipi was fresh and nicely cooked. kungpao chicken was lacked of the key aroma. eating crispy eggplant was like drinking oil. pork hock was only for super meat lovers.

Muse-to-Dine

We have been twice! Superb quality everytime. Last time was for my birthday dinner. You cannot go wrong with their signature dish-duck pancakes! Wow-tender and delicious. Crab rice, superb. Dumplings are devine. Pretty much everything rocks at a price.

Angela Eats

Came here for lunch and it was packed! The service and food came out rally fast. I felt like it was just a fine dining yumcha place, nothing too special. A bit overpriced! Really enjoyed the wagyu and truffle dish!

Boxitrepeat

Came around 6.15pm, didnt have to wait long at all. Had the steamed dimsum platter - which were fresh and juicy and meaty, really good. The spare ribs were delicious - but gets a tad too salty if you ate too much of it. Same goes for the roast duck which was really tender, but both were really flavourful. Had the green beans with minced pork which was slightly too oily for my liking, but still good. Crab fried rice was good too, with generous portions of meat. However, we werent too happy that the waitress actually told us these 5 dishes wasnt enough for 3 and tried convincing us to order more, though we couldnt even finish the 5 we ordered. Probably a restaurant i'd come to once in a blue moon in the future.

Jessica Louise

Best Chinese I've ever had. Pricey but you get what you paid for. Dumplings, duck and spatchcock so delicious... Wait staff very attentive and polite.

Aron

Food here was next level, food was delicious, highly recommend. It's worth getting a few of you so you share lots of different things. It's quite pricy but worth it. Service was also excellent. Enjoy

Occasionalist

My husband and I got into a little bicker trying to find this place because it was in a little lane and he kept telling me it wasn't there but it so totally was! Anyway, we entered what seemed like an ancient oriental opium den and the waitress told us we could wait at the bar while they prepared a table for us. We had no booking and this place was pumping on a weekday for lunch so we were expecting to have to wait quite a while. Ten minutes and two cocktails later we were seated at a bench opposite the kitchen, next to about a dozen or so roasted ducks and big slabs of pork. Half appetising and half mortifying. I had sold my husband this place as a bit of a yum cha joint ... A trolley less one so we found out. More of a Chinese restaurant proper than a yum cha place but they did have a 1-2 page spread of dumplings which we ordered. We had the following: 1. King prawn and bamboo shoot har gau: great and right consistency of wrapping. 4/5 2. Pork Xiao long bao: once again, very nice and flavourful. Came with spoons so we didn't have to ask for any. 4/5 3. Prawn and crispy dough rice roll: this was very yummy and we've never tried anything like it before until now. 5/5 4. Wild mushroom dumpling: very nice and crunchy! 5/5 5. Steamed BBQ pork buns: they were pretty average. 3/5 6. Crispy wontons (they called it something else but I forgot): very yummy and very hot. 5/5 The cocktails were pretty meh though. Food is better than drinks here although the bartenders were friendly. Service was OK but we realised we could get better service if it wasn't at the kitchen bar.

Hermanmau

A destination fit for a king. Known internationally and an easy favourite for someone as myself. Personally THE best chinese restuarant you could ever go to for a price you would expect in a high class restuarant. Boy does this place deliver, not only the wagyu strip loin that melted in your mouth but the peking duck is a must as it is a quacker of a dish. Being a chinese restuarant you cannot leave without trying the dumplings with honestly were so unique that being from a chinese background myself i can safely say that these not only impressed me but left me savouring for more. The sommelier's are extremely knowledgable packing with your a perfect wine for the course you are about to have. The menu is broad making the next time you come here a new experience altogether. -Cosy and welcoming -Service is impeccable -Price is quite high but the food delivers Highly recommend a visit even if it is only a one timer

Arijit Das

Mr. Wong has got to be the best (or at least one of the best) Chinese restaurants you could go to! "Chinese food has good flavours too" - coming from my lunch partner who's not at all a foodie says something. Today we went veg (as he's a vego). We started with the mushroom dumplings (yummm!); followed by the sweet corn and baby corn dish and the lightly fried tofu with steamed rice (simply delicious...!; again mind you - neither of us are tofu fans). If you thought that the food is heavenly - try the mocktails - they are sure to quench any thirst! Good on you boys and gals at Merivale! Keep up the good work!

Bhavna

Does this need an amateur review ? No, it doesn't !! But I am still gonna go ahead and give one. Just for the love of it. How they fit us in with such short notice is beyond me! I took a coconut mock tail first time and I have gone there twice after that with different set of friends to make them taste that drink. Absolutely amazing and worth a try. Then there comes the food. Kung Pao chicken is to die for. The eggplant dish is so different that you cannot even try to replicate it at home. it tasted wonderful. Duck entree was equally good. I ordered duck and mushroom noodles. Oh My God !! I wanted to eat it all and I did. Reader, please try that if you get a chance. Lot on table and lot in tummies but still made room for the fried ice cream with butter scotch sauce and I did not regret. That butter scotch sauce was yummmm. Took us to another world. I want to say ice cream was very big but I don't want to get beaten up by sweet lovers so I let it go. Really wonderful. Go there to eat. Just to eat. Not to have a quality family talks ;)

Elisa Li

This place has been on my list to eat for over 3 years, so finally decided to come here for a dinner. Just a tip, don't bother turning up on a Saturday without a booking of 6 or more. Either get there when they open at 5.30pm or come back at 10pm. We got there at 7pm and I was expecting a 2hr wast since weekdays some people wait that long, but Saturdays are on a completely different level wait times where they cut off the waiting list. After some persistence, they put us on the waiting list, so we did end up waiting almost 3 hours. Last orders are at 11.30pm (just might run out of some stuff). I'm pretty good at waiting for food, but 3 hours never again...Luckily the food was worth the hype and wait.

Fat Journey

Good for chilling and eat with family, colleagues and friends. Good food, creative, cozy place, friendly staffs. Love their fried rice and dumpling, will try more next time

Celeste Zeng

Nice staff. Great food. Modern Chinese mixed with western cooking. Get there early as can't book for less than 6 people. Likely will get a bar table if go after work.

Anth

Brilliant. Absolutely loved the pork hock it was so tender, juicy and flavorful we went back twice just to eat it. Great service, attentive staff but not annoying. Really cool fit out and decor. Definitely recommend!

David Weng Yew Wong

service was efficient and it's to be expected of a fine dining place ... tried Peking duck, Angus beef cubes stir fried with black pepper, sweet corn stir fried in kaffir lime leaves and sweet and sour pork hock ... loved them all ... the traditional styled toilets are worth a visit

Travis Bonnor

Big flavours the kids love these days. Modern funky cool fit out and reasonable pricing, beverage list needs updating and the service was ok, a little lackadaisical.

M

Came for lunch today. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very hustle bustle which made it quite authentic. The service from the manager at the start was quite poor and unfriendly, but the waiters and waitresses made up for that. Food was definitely on point, most notable would've been the Wagyu & Truffle Puff and the Wild Mushroom Dumplings. Unfortunately the dishes that contained the Foie Gras were a let down. Would come back and sample the dinner menu.

Marly

Sensational food! The service was very average unfortunately. I would have expected better service to match the excellent food but alas. Will be back and hopefully I can score a 5 out of 5 with better service.

Trevor Man

Beautiful food. Very fresh and good in all ways. Expensive though. The 2 of use spent $300 without going crazy on alcohol. In my books that's exxy!

TheReview

Mr Wong's morning yum cha review: It was a mistake coming for the morning yum cha (dimsum) from 1030-12pm. Service, food and decor is what I expected from a fine dining restaurant. The food in the photo attached cost the two of us $75. The experience I received here was poor and the food available and that we ate at the yum cha time was dismal. The steam prawn dumplings and shu mai were decent but I wouldn't get it again at that price. You need to make a booking for the lunch or dinner menus to fully enjoy what they really have to offer.

Ilovesydney

I heard Mr Wong a lot from friends and colleagues but it's my first time try out. Amazing staffs make your dinning more pleasant. All the dishes we ordered just beautiful, we have ordered two dishes which is not on the Menu which is so good we have to order 2nd one.. Just excellent experience, will definitely return.

Chris Dahl

One of the best Chinese meals I've had. Could hardly fault a thing. Duck pancakes, steamed dim sum variety were delicious and the interior is magic.

Thehappymedium

This was my second visit to Mr Wong and again, it did not fail to amaze me! The decor is amazing, the service is flawless and the food tastes brilliant! My favourite dishes would have to be the peking duck pancakes and the assorted steamed dumplings. Also, for dessert we got the strawberry ice which came with green tea icecream and a white chocolate mousse (see picture). This was beyond amazing!! I loved all the different textures and flavours which all worked really well together. I highly recommend this dessert! The service staff are amazing. They are really helpful and welcoming and they want to make your dining experience the best ever!! I love Mr. Wong and will return again and again :)

Agnete Gradek

A really enjoyable taste of China in a very nice and relaxed atmosphere with high quality food and service. Really worth a visit for a Chinese meal that will excite your taste buds!

Tige

Mr. Wong is a fantastic place to go when you're in the CBD of Sydney. The food is so delicious, I cannot fault anything we ordered. We shared about 4 dishes between 3 of us as well as an entree of mixed dumplings selected by our waiter. Do not miss the sticky ribs or the crispy eggplant, they were so delicious. Just be prepared for the chili kick at the end. The dumplings are also so tasty and so full of flavor with interesting and non traditional fillings. Yum Cha is also offered with a menu filled with dishes made to order. Try a kaffir lime mocktail, the flavor punch will blow your mind. We will be back for sure.

Lady_OPhie

My family and I came here for lunch today. The waiters & waitresses served us attentively and the restaurant ambience was good. However, the food is average and overpriced. I was expecting more, but surprisingly, the food tasted the same as in other standard chinese restaurants in Chinatown.

Steve Yang

吃过最正宗的炒饭，没有之一！ 菜单有中文，但waiter/waitress都是鬼老！ 晚上人超级无敌多！最好中午去

Nancy Wu

Excellent Service & Ambiance -- they are constantly checking in on you to see how you like your food, happily make recommendations, and will replace a dish if it's not to your liking without a second thought. I thought the balmain bug had a bit too much batter, but the winners were the crispy pork hock & the crab chilli fried rice. My BF and I sat at the bar because they ran out of tables by 6:20pm on a Tuesday night. At first no one came over to greet us or take our order until we hailed down the maitre'd, but afterwards we were very well attended to. I wouldn't necessarily go back at those prices, but if you want an entry into Chinese cuisine in a clean, posh place, this is for you.

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

On February 20, 2016, DS and I made promises to each other that will last a lifetime – we got married! Without sounding like a cliché, it was truly the best day of our lives and everything we’d ever wished for our wedding day. A massive part of the day was our reception at Mr Wong. We were the first ever wedding reception to book out the entire venue – on a Saturday night nonetheless! It was a huge privilege for us to be there and work with Dan Hong and the Mr Wong team. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us, as well as our other suppliers including our friend Emily from Boutierre Girls who worked tirelessly all day with her team on all our flowers, Andy Bowdy who created the most epic trio of cakes ever, The Distillery who made all our wedding stationary, Johanna Johnson for creating my red reception dress, Nicola Johnson for doing my hair and make-up, and last but not least, Jo Bartholomew who took all of these wonderful images below. Whilst I don’t normally share much of my personal life on this blog, Jo was kind enough to take photos of all the food we ate so that I can share it with you guys here on talk&spoon, so click through below and try not to drool!

Melisa

Mr WONG. Dan Hong. Ahh they are so related. Am so glad finally I tried this restaurant. My first visit was on Australian Day 26th January. We came in before lunch and thank God we got the table ( as we couldn’t book prior). Firstly we started with some yumcha menus - Scallop and prawn shumai 12; Steamed BBQ pork buns 9.8; Prawn and crispy dough rice roll 15; King prawn and bamboo shoot har gau 9.8 ; Chinese roasted duck* - whole 60; Crispy fried Balmain Bugs with spicy salt* 38; Peking duck pancakes - half (8 pancakes) 45; Shanghai noodles with duck, black pepper and shitake mushrooms large 28; I regret we only ordered one dessert ( cos us too full and we got full serving size *Black Star pastry – watermelon cake*

Stephanie C Sue

I went there with several friends and the food is above the average. However, the price were quite high and the dishes was smaller, comparing with other Chinese restaurant.

Alana Rueben

So yea I was all ready to dislike this place as had been rejected from getting a table before and had to wait 2hrs on a rainy Sunday night to finally get in here. But yea it was as delicious as I had heard. Loved the short ribs, duck on the bone, brocolini and eggplant. I did found the maitre de and some of the staff to be acting a bit too posh but maybe that's what they're going for

Anita Flint

Wow - excellent food and service. I have been here twice and can't rave enough about the food. Last ate here on Sat night 11th June. The dumplings were fantastic with the freshest seafood and other fillings. We then went on to the salads and had the Alaskan Snow Crab salad and Vegetarian Salad - I am not normally a salad person but they were absolutely beautiful. Mains were next so we chose the Cumin Lamb with pancakes and lettuce - this is essentially a form of San Choi Bao but not your ordinary version (ie not mince but pieces of lamb and veges in a yummy sauce). We thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Then we shared the Seafood (prawns, sea scallops and calamari with ginger) and had the crab, chilli and ginger fried rice. Couldn't do desserts as we were too full but I have to mention the lovely girl who served us - her knowledge of the menu and wines was excellent. She bent over backwards to find us a wine we liked. Very much appreciated! It's not the cheapest Chinese you've been to but it is worth it for the freshness and quality of the food and just a great experience all 'round. Highly recommended!

Paulmacca1967

Our second visit here and they have not let us down. A busy Sat night that led to a booking mix up. We finally got to experience the amazing flavours when we were eventually seated. Save room for the desserts.

Clarissa

My partner and I have been here three times for special occasions and can never go past the deep fried ice-cream! The venue is amazing, although downstairs isn't quite as suitable for a romantic date night. I would recommend arriving early to put your name on the waiting list, then if there is a wait, there are plenty of bars around for a pre-dinner drink! The food is quite expensive and I didn't love what I received last time, but as I don't eat meat, there are limited choices.

MKC Inc.

Average food at high prices. Traditional Chinese restaurants can give you better value for your money. We had the assortment of seafood and vegetable dim sums (8) to start that were average. 1 out of 4 dim sums stood out. Mains were the prawn and pork belly, chilli and ginger stirfry with the crab fried rice. The stirfry had wonderful flavours but I felt the pork was too gamey and the prawns too fishy. The fried rice was the stand out. We had the deep fried ice-cream for dessert and it was deliciously drenched in butterscotch sauce. The batter around the ice-cream was thick and the flavour of the ice-cream was also average.

Gary D

Wowsers. Brilliant concept. Brilliant food. Brilliant service. Expensive but work every cent. Food with amazing flavours. The duck has to be one of the best. Salivating just writing this. You must try!

David Food Leasing

DO: If it's your first time; do the Dim Sum starter. The king crab rice, the peking duck, the pork hock, the lamb cutlets, the egg plant, the Balmain Bugs and last but not least, the famous fried ice cream drenched in butterscotch sauce. DON'T: Leave without walking past the kitchen. The chaos, the smell and the miltiary precision. A sight for sore eyes. TIP: A little hard to find - just past Establishment in the laneway. Look for the small Mr Wong graffiti art on the wall.

Tastingthecloud

this place never disappointed me. It's a upper-scale Chinese fusion restaurant. Although the dish might not be usual dish you would see in normal Chinese restaurant, it taste supreme. Love it's eggplant, not oily but has this crunchiness outside. The sweet and sour pork is just so juicy and yummy Fried ice cream ball might not my type of dessert but my friend loves it.

Valerie Do

Went to try this place because it was highly rated on zomato. The service was quick and the place looked very nice and another bonus is they close 2am on some nights, if I remember correctly. Dishes were quite nice we got the dumplings, peaking duck and the baybug(?) but very pricey!

Jess

Had an amazing meal here. Setting in an old factory is stunning (although quite noisy). Service was incredible - both from our waitress and sommelier - their recommendations were top shelf. Beautiful dim sum, quirky clay pot macaroni & fresh sashimi were our faves!

Live

The mud crab & Mr. Wong's crispy skin chicken was delicious. However, the dessert was a bit disappointing. The Green apple ice with sheep's milk yoghurt sorbet was not as tasteful as I imagined. The cost was bit expensive but after all it is a fine dining restaurant. I really didn't like their lavatory though....

Harjanichandni

The perfect place for a Sunday lunch... If u like domains this is the place to go... It is on the expensive side... Common it's one of the top 40 restaurants in Sydney... It will be... I found the pork bbq ribs too strong!!! Couldn't eat that... They were too pungent! Otherwise the service was flawless but the do not take any reservations so be prepared to wait!

Bel85

WOW WOW WOW! amazing food, amazing service, glad I booked as don't think I would want to wait over an hour but if I had to wait it would be worth it. Loved it all! Well done team

TJ

We booked for 2 at lunch, however we still had to wait 15 minutes, seemed a bit chaotic. Two levels of dining, very cool space - impeccable service. Waitress recommended food, which we followed. Perhaps ordered way too much, which we were assured that was the usual amount people order?? Dimsums and siu mais were not bad, fried dumplings were good. Peking duck was pretty good, fish with ginger was delicious and tasted very fresh. Special fried rice was not that special. Mango dessert was good. Would we be back? Probably not, unless it was for a large group dining experience. Overall, we expected more. We weren't disappointed, just not impressed, nothing special.

Missjaan

I love this place! I came here for a birthday dinner. The dumplings were my favourite. But all the dishes are great, you can taste all the flavours of the food. The staff are friendly and the service was speedy! Make sure you get there early so you don't have to queue up :) I will definitely be returning!

TresHungry

It was my first time having "fancy yumcha" and the feeling was so different to your typical yumcha restaurant with the trolley ladies! The service was impeccable; the staff were extremely attentive and professional. It felt so strange because yum cha and top notch service don't usually come hand in hand. The food was of a very high quality. The yumcha dishes were your typical dim sum dishes, except they all had some sort of modern twist to it - like by using an uncommon meat, or the addition of an ingredient uncommon in Chinese cuisine, such as foie gras. Their rendition of xiao long bao was a great one. Although not as amazing as the ones from Din Tai Fung in Taiwan, it came pretty darn close. The Chive and roast duck dumplings were also delicious. The skin tasted just like the ones from Asia, which is hard to come by here. I also loved the scallop and prawn shumai. The scallop was extremely tender, and the prawn had a fantastic bite to it. My least favourite dish was the steamed BBQ pork buns. The filling was really tasty, but the dough was a bit flat and not that fluffy. Overall a lovely meal, but rather pricey for yumcha. I guess the service and atmosphere justifies it.

Atan

Terrible service. We were waiting at the bar for our table after informing the front of house staff. This was 2 hours after first getting there. They certainly treat their regulars a certain way. Don't forget your serving food, not saving humanity. Get some perspective.

Jmanchatty

Come in early to make sure you snag a seat and be assured a lot of other people are planning the same thing espwcually on a saturday The set menu is pretty good and the crab is super delicious, loved the sauce and was highlight of the night Dessert had some sort of glass or plastic in the fried ice cream which dropped it in terms of rating, manager was nice and gave free other desserts so they saved them some points too Overall definitely recommend, quite a good asian resto

Kerri

Great place for delicious Asian food and good service. Been here a couple of times and it has been very consistent with quality. Have enjoyed everything I've ordered each time. Dumplings, lamb cutlet and fried ice cream stand out in my mind.

Larissa Denton

What a coooool place to eat! The rooms and atmosphere were modern and exciting. The food was exceptional and the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. The menu was so extensive it was overwhelming but the waiter gave us excellent advice and pretty much ordered for us! His picks were spot on with stand out dumplings and the mango pudding with lychee spheres was to die for. We were left feeling pleasantly full without feeling bilious. I would highly recommend Mr Wongs to anyone!

Princess Greedy Guts

Come here for fantastic dumplings, amazing seafood, delicious roasts & dont forget the dessert. Fried ice cream seems so old fashioned & out of fashion but when its done right like it is here, it is amazing... the fresh seafood dishes are some of the best in Sydney as is the roasts & dumplings. The fried rice is amazing. And you can have great cocktails and wine with Chinese. Its not cheap but its awesome & cool. Upmarket Chinese dining.

Xun Xiao

Heard about Mr Wong for quite some time, had some good and average comments about them, but decided to tried out to see for myself. Wine selection was many, the Chardonnay I picked went well with the snow crab salad which I think was the best dish out of all. Very crisp and fresh. The dim sim platter got some good and fresh ingredients in it such as scallops and the prawns, the pastry was good, not overly steamed. Would prefer if there's a dipping sauce that's specially designed for each dim sim.. One let down was the pork and prawn was way too salty... Nice atmosphere for a girls night out...

Randomness_of_existence

Always such a pleasant experience when I come here, whether its with a small or large group. It's probably wise if you can get a booking here, otherwise you'll have to wait in line, which can be quite long. I love the ambience of this place, always get amazed everytime I come here. It's like being transported to a set of a In The Mood For Love. The lighting, decor and the hustle and bustle of staff in their open kitchen is great. Their menu is very extensive. Mix of traditional Chinese and some fusion dishes. The two dishes that I always love to get is the steamed dim sum platter and the sweet & sour pork hock. You can't wrong with most dishes on the menu. The desserts are my favourite here, they are all delicious and light and the best way to finish off a meal. The portions are good for the price. The prices are a little more steep than what you find in China Town, but it is worth it. The staff are very friendly, attentive and accommodating when they can. They're always helpful with recommendations.

Shujai

We went on a Monday night, it's very busy and we waited about an hour in the bar before getting our seats. Very good atmosphere for drinks (2 marks) with the dim sum platters as tapas, or if u like sim sum with a twist e.g. Foi gras fried dumplings. The Peking duck and BBQ pork didnt impress us. (I will feel the same if you're Asians too) Surprisingly the fried ice cream was very nice! That definitely adds 0.5 mark for the food rating.

FeedMe

There's a reason why I go back time and time again to Mr Wongs.The moment you walk through the front door you are taken elsewhere with the impeccable decor,mouthwatering smells and staff that are welcoming and knowledgable,the history of the building is quite interesting too.I recommend everything,I have never had a bad meal or beverage here,but starting with the dumplings is a must.They are light,fresh and extremely morish so order a few different kinds to share.

Ningjaeats

Marinate your taste buds with mouth-watering modern Asian delicacies whilst seated amongst oriental decor and greeted with overly-welcoming and professional service. Steam with the mixed dumplings before indulging in the “limited special” golden abalone puff, which was absolutely divine.

Wei Feng Chan

discrimination restaurant only seven white people there don't want chinese people dinner in. Because there worry that cooking the food is not genuine chinese food , but western people can tell is good or not they should change the name don call Mr wong there should call welcome western.not table for chinese but they running by chinese . I hate discrimination owners

Skye

Very good Chinese restaurant with old Shanghai style. My personal first recommend dish is roast duck with pancakes. The second is sweet and sour crispy pork feet which looks like tofu, tasting very good. Friendly staff.

FoodieQueen

We were abit disappointed with Mr Wong. I guess we over-hyped ourselves. We ordered the Mr Wong special fried rice, Peking duck and assorted dimsum. They were nice but they weren't fantastic. The atmosphere was lovely but it felt like over-priced chinese food.

Johnny

Like most good venues, Mr Wong is a name you'll hear often in Sydney and it's reputation does not disappoint. They don't take reservations so you'll need to get here around 7.30 and have your name put on a list where the expected wait is around 1-2 hours. (but don't be discouraged) The door host is most accommodating and the venue is situated in a warehouse heritage listed building with a contemporary fit out. (In the meantime do yourself a favour and head over to Bulletin Place for a cocktail) A hybrid of casual dining with the fine dining table service, Mr Wong is hard to rate but offers 100% an amazing experience. Setting the benchmark for the casual dining experience.

Ningjaeats

Love this place!! Situated in the back alley, this place is truly a hidden gem! It's oriental and rustic decor really creates warm and intimate vibes. Extremely professional waitstaff and food is seriously top tier standard!

Yuan Diego

We've been wanting to come to Mr Wong's for a while, so we were extremely excited to be in sydney for a couple of days. There were 4 of us plus a toddler - and were very pleased in how accomodating the restaurant was to having a young child. We ordered the blackpepper mud crab (turned out to be 1.4kg at MP of $190 per kg), green beans with pork mince, half a roast duck, and sui mai). The crab was very well cooked - not your traditional singaporean black pepper crab, but delicious (i think it was a cross between the deep fried egg yolk and black pepper, versus straight up black pepper). Other stand out was the pork and prawn siu mai - everything just melted in the mouth. Will be definitely going there again next time we are in Sydney.

@eatingupwiththehannashians

Extremely delicious food at Mr Wong! We have been a few times and it has been quite good. Nice ambience and good service. We have had to wait quite a long time for our drinks the last time we went but that is probably because we order a lot of drinks....

Jet

What used to be Tank night club is Mr. Wong now. Huge restaurant with great ambience. We had their full 9 course banquet and the mordern fusion of different asian cusinies was lip smacking good. Service and quality was top shelf. Food: 4.5 Ambience: 4.5 VFM: 4.5 Service: 4.5

Beverley Oliver

Pretty much as good as it gets - excellent sticky pork ribs, Balmain bugs, fried rice. Great service. And we haven't even had dessert yet ...

Vanessa90727

Had a lovely dinner here with my friend. Only the mapo tofu is a bit too sweet since this is a traditional Sichuan dish -and should be much more spicy. And the table next to us said they have same problem. Overall, it was a delighted experience

FoodlyDoodly

There is nothing worse than going for Chinese food with people who are afraid to over-order (as if that's even possible) and insist that at least one of the dishes has to be the steamed greens. Fortunately my visit to Mr Wong was with a group who do not f*ck around when it comes to dinner. Huge banquet? check. Several bottles of fine wines? yep.

JT92

I have visited Mr. Wong three times now altogether. The first impression I had of Mr. Wong was how well they integrated Cantonese food with a sense of modern twist. The customer service was more than exceptional. I felt that the restaurant was designed very well, being located in an alley way it gave us a sense that we'd found a hidden gem. I have tried many Yum Cha places and I must say that the flavours stayed true to cantonese-style. I would normally go for lunch and the dim sum they have to offer and one dish that stood out Chueng Fun Prawn rice roll is not to be missed. Overall, this is a place where I would definitely take friends, family, or girlfriend to impress them. I believe that Merivale has done a good job at staying true to Cantonese-style flavours. Although the price is a bit hefty the value is worth splurging on every once in a while. Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10 Ambience: 9/10 Value for money: 7/10 Overall: 8/10

Jeremy Willmott

Tasty seafood dim sum and a crab fried rice to die for. All in a cozy dark brick enclose. Trendy urban eatery but not undiscovered given the amount of business parties dining.

Sweetandyummie

Delicious meal and wonderful customer service. If you are a table of 6 or more you can book which is good. The ambience is dim and seductive with a very buzzing somewhat noisy atmosphere. The menu is varied and you wont be disappointed with anything you order because its just so good. I highly recommend the Angus Beef ribs, the drunken chicken and all the desserts!

Brungiel

Absolutely incredible place. Mr. Wong is one of my most memorable dining experiences. We had a shared lunch, including dumplings, Balmain bugs, shredded lobster noodle salad, a chicken dish and some cocktails. All food was presented well, tasted amazing and the drinks, ambience and service was top level!

Chris

Tasty a la carte Yum Cha where you are paying for the dining experience which is awesome but not always everybody's idea of a great meal. Shabby chic old school Hong Kong decore with efficient no nonsense service.

Scott Richardson

A fantastic Chinese restaurant but horrendously overpriced. Took us around 2 hours to be seated after arriving at 7pm because they denied booking us a table for 4 when we rung up days prior. Bar was average for the price but the food was good none the less. Would be nice to see more personality in the staff.

SunilJain

Wow - what a place - very special. One of the best vegetarian food option I got in Sydney . we had a team dinner other day here and each one of us had the same reaction. Amazing !!! Right from starters / soups/ sides to main course - each item was delightful, Baby spinach dumplings were the highlight of evening - must try ... . Veggie salad was awesome (cucumber / celery , fennel , pickled ginger , enoki) and so was desserts . if you have not tried this place yet -add to your bucket list .... ( caution . advance reservation js recommend but min party size is 6 )

Sandhya

Mr Wong is most definently worth the long wait as the food is amazing. From the dumplings and dim sums for the entree, the crispy pork main and the mango pudding for dessert they are all amazing.

Roberto

The food is spectacular and the atmosphere created just helps enhancing the flavours! I'd go for the set menu if you can't decide/don't know what to order, although it will be a lot of food so go with the smaller option. Cocktails are very interesting if you want to stop by the bar before dinner. It can be busy so book in advance and be there on time otherwise hosts can get mad at you as if they were paying you to dine in there and not the opposite.

EpiCurious

What a great concept. I came here for a late lunch having had the restaurant recommended to me. The service was impeccable - especially as I arrived very early for a fully booked restaurant, and was well looked after. I started with a cocktail of blood orange and cinnamon which was amazing, and some oysters. Following this I tried the beef carpaccio with a spicy Asian dressing which was beautiful, and some well flavoured lobster and scallop dim sum, and mushroom dim sum. Highly recommended, especially if you had a group and could share.

Accidental Foodie

Gorgeous fit out, impeccable staff and simply brilliant food for a price that is a little more than your average chinese meal but my god it is totally worth it. Lunch is the best time to go to experience the Dim Sum and the meals. Leave enough room for desserts they are sooo good.

Laura Jayne

Such an incredible building! Everything about the interior is so beautiful, thought about and serves a purpose. It's a really special place. We came for lunch and weren't super hungry so we just ordered a few bits and pieces from the dim sum menu and some cocktails. The flavours and textures were all incredible and the ingredients were clearly of a high quality. We'll be back next time were in Sydney to try some of the mains on the menu. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

A wonderful establishment with just the right of eclectic mix of atmosphere and romance. Food is wonderfully presented and Staffa re delightful Of it wasn't for the prices they would've recieved another 0.5 in my final score

Ryan Peregrine

....... Wtf did I just pay for?! Where to begin: the staff were arrogant beyond belief - clearly forget that just because they work in a "fancy" restaurant does not in fact make them "fancy". $11 for a bottle of mineral water - you can eat a dick on that one. "We only serve food to share, therefore the food comes out in bits and pieces" - well mate that just sounds like your chefs can't get their shit together to organise the food to come out at once. Duck Shanghai noodles tasted burnt - maybe they dropped it on the floor and thought if they cook it a bit more it'll be fine. Overall throughly disappointed about the restaurant as all the other reviews seemed so promising. Strongly don't recommend.

Lady Marmalade

Oh my lord! This is my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Service is impeccable, atmosphere and fit out is quirky and pleasant, price is not an issue as the food is simply faultless. We personally like the lunch sitting as you can have the Dim Sum menu and the the full menu. If you do the Yum Cha sittings on the weekend you can only order from the Dim Sum menu and if you do the dinner sitting it's only the a la carte type menu, no Dim Sum, which means no dumplings. The xiao long bao dumplings are the best in Sydney and the prawn toast well..................you won't be settling for the prawn toast from your local Chinese ever again. Leave room for dessert as they are all amazing. Best Mango pudding and fried Ice cream in the world. Big call I know, but true.

Adam

Mr Wongs was this years venue for one of my businesses christmas parties. I've got to say that it was a great place to hold this event, there were 14 our party and everyone loved it. The banquet was perfect as there was a good variation of food and it was served in perfect timing and arrived across a large table in one swift delivery. The drinks were also a highlight.

Baba Gump

The decor here is so impressive as if one gets teleported back in time to a 1950s Shanghai cafe. The detail of the furniture and the murals etc needs to be mentioned. The best of it are the toilets. Big bucks were spent there too, down to each individual unisex cubicle. Now to the food which could be summarised to refined Yum Cha and Chinese Bbq. Servings are small and expensive. Talking 2 hat prices here people. To me apart from the very fresh seafood dishes the value ranking is ringing 'Ouch'. You could either sit at the table or for a more involved experience ask for a seat in front of the kitchen. The clanging if woks with flames shooting up gives you quiet a show. Oh and lastly the Fried Ice Cream, an item found in any respectable suburban Chinese restaurant is given a generous reboot. It is definitely big enough to share.

Bruce

Always excellent flavours, the dumplings were magnificent and tasting plates for groups are always delicious. Their lobster is excellent, however market price can be off putting, try instead the Mongolian beef or occasionally the whole fish. fans will adore the Peking Duck. The only frustration is the no-booking policy for groups smaller than 6,so wait times for a table for two are typically an hour for dinner unless you want to eat at 5 or 5:30....

Onara

A contemporary take on yum cha and Chinese cuisine, Mr Wong meets the standards you'd expect from the Merivale stable. Groovy atmosphere, staff who know their stuff, and plenty of interesting and tasty things to eat and drink

G

The combination of food and service at this place is off the charts. Something that's really uncommon amongst most of Merivales venues. Pretty pricey but the quality is there. Some of the best duck I've had. With a great wine list. This place is a must for Asian dining in the CBD.

Taftom

We came to Mr wongs for a Saturday morning yum cha. Mr wongs yum cha is difficult to compare to the usual ones you'll find as the quality of produce they use is of a higher standard while the menu is much more limited. Moving on to The food. I would have to rank it as the best yum cha I have had to date and would have no hesitations in paying that little bit extra money due to the quality of food and the venue itself. Every dish was outstanding with the lobster dim sims and duck spring rolls really standing out. The venue was first class and I do look forward to trying their lunch or dinner menu to see how it compares.

The RnB Diary

If you are not accustomed to abrupt services, expressionless waiters, loud patrons, incomprehensible menus found in a typical Asian restaurant, then Mr. Wong is the place for you. Our table was not ready so I ordered a cocktail at the bar. You certainly do get that in Chinatown. The wine selection was good and they explained some of the wines to you, again can't expect that in Chinatown. On the way to the ladies they have glass cabinet showcasing collection of wines and exotic ingredients which I thought was a cool idea. So for services and ambience you definitely get what you pay for. In terms of the food, personally I think they were good but not spectacular. Some ladies at my table exclaimed they were the best dumplings they ever had. If that's the case, they had tried much of dumplings. I could think of a handful of places in Chinatown do better and more authentic dumplings. At the end of day it depends what you want to get out of the dining experience - for more authentic food at half the price, I would go to Chinatown but for ambience and services Mr. Wong is a winner.

Adam Smogurzewski

This joint continues to bring the ques day in day out A beautiful designed restaurant and interior in the old Tank... Dan Hongs baby and the care really shows The food was Devine, the dim sum and duck amazing... It was how ever really let down how by lengthy waits. forgotten orders and Mis-directed dishes during a Sunday lunch!

Kit

Organised my work Xmas party here for a group of 15 for Sunday lunch. From the phone reservation to being greeted at the door the service was impeccable! Food was even better absolutely flawless. We had the $69 banquet every dish was done to perfection. The scallops OMG amazing! The only critique is that we wished the pork belly came out earlier rather being the last out because it was delicious (fat rendered well and so crunchy yum!) but by that stage most of us were already full so we couldn't fully enjoy it! We had two fussy vegetarians and they were accommodated for with some equally tasty dishes. We all left there so full and satisfied. Unfortunately I couldn't even fit in dessert but were apparently delicious! Oh and the cocktails wow! There were a few Cantonese at our table who are particular and they were very impressed! You've done well Merivale! Can't wait to come here again!

LoveToEat

What can I say ! You can do no wrong Mr Wong. Delicious food and excellent service. The dumpling are a must as is the crab salad and pork belly. Can't wait to see you again.

Justin Brown

Great little hidden bar, tucked down a set of stairs next to a tailor, this is a Chinese themed cocktail and dumpling bar with character. Little nooks with comfy lounge chairs, mood lighting, traditional Chinese art lining the walls, and an impressive selection of Asian whiskey are just a few features of this bar.

Tyler Brown

Arrived here without a reservation on a Monday night around 9.30pm. The place was incredibly busy, but we were seated straight away. While the place had a really great vibe, it seemed to stop every time out waitress came over. She was so sour, she made me cringe when I'd see her heading our way, and exhale as she left. The menu was good and extensive. After a mixed share plate of dim sum for entrees, which were good, I had the tofu and pork mince, which was a little too sweet. S had the lamp chops which he said he was 'over' after the first - unfortunately he had about four to go. He got his money's worth - they repeated on him for about 10 hours.... After the initial positive interaction with the staff, it didn't happen again, and so we probably wouldn't return here.

Howardwashere

I would love to hate this place as I would have loved to hate Ms.G's for it's superficiality of being hype over substance but Dan Hong has proven me wrong again even though he is Vietnamese (interpreting Chinese cuisine). Mr Wong is another Merivale instalment leaning on Asian cuisine but this time it was Chinese. We arrived for a table of two expecting a wait on a Friday night at 7.30pm for 2 people and was told we should be seated at approximately 8.30pm. The maitre d asked us if we would like the first available table (which could mean sitting at the bar on stools or a proper dining table. I was hungry and thought there would be little chance that we would get the bar table so I said the first available would be fine - bad move! I got a sms as 8.35pm informing me my table was ready so we went back to the restaurant to be seated. The waitress came and the Maitre d looked crafty while talking to the waitress. We were seated at the bar and although I admit that I gave her the authority to do this, there were other tables available and we should have been given those since we waited an hour for them but granted most diners would have waited this long on this night. The night, however, was going to improve from that point onwards. The service from all the other staff was impeccable and although we were seated at the bar, we were given the treatment as if we were seated at a normal dining table. The sommelier came over and recommended an excellent bottle of wine based on our preference. The waiters were very attentive and knowledgable. The bottle of wine was placed on a separate table behind us meaning that they would need to refill it. There was a moment during the night where I thought I could spot a crack in the service as my glass was empty and we hadn't received our menu to order our mains. I brought out my phone to start the stopwatch and at 1min and 23 secs, a waiter appeared out of nowhere with the bottle of wine in hand refilling our glass, then the waitress followed with the menu. The restaurant was at capacity at this stage and I was very impressed. Sad to say that I would never get this type of service at a traditional Chinese restaurant. The food: Entree- It wad a shame that the majority of Dim Sum available during lunch were not available during dinner. We were recommended the mixed steamed dumplings which consisted of 8 dumplings. The dumpling applied traditional techniques to modern ingredients that worked remarkably well. The balance of flavours were delicate to accentuate the natural flavours of the filling. There was no heavy-handedness here with the seasoning or msg. The dumplings were perfectly steamed with the pastry retaining its elasticity. Of particular mention was the Scallop and Lobster Dumpling and the Wild Mushroom Dumpling. Crispy Fried Balmain Bugs with Spicy Salt - Shelled and battered nuggets of bug that were crispy and came with a mild spicy salt. Would have preferred just a little more 5 spice powder however, it did not lose its spicy salt flavour. Three Cup Fish - is a modern twist of the Three Cup Chicken famous in the province of Jiangxi. The fish fillets were fried in rice flour to bring about a super crispy batter coated in a caramelised sweet and sour soy finished with ginger and basil. The flesh remained moist. This was an excellent interpretation of a classic dish and very well executed. It was my second favourite dish of the night. King Crab Fried Rice - Dish of the night! I have not had such a perfectly cooked fried rice since Hong Kong. The rice was fluffy, light , dry where every grain was separated and yet was not oily. When you have the first spoonful, you could instantly taste the King Crab followed by crispy garlic and chilli but the crab was the main attraction and nothing in the fried rice took away from that. It was truly an excellent and memorable dish. Fried Ice Cream - a massive fried ice cream (to justify the $16) that sat in a pool of butter scotch sauce. Well cooked and went well with the sauce. Green Tea Ice Cream - came with a salted white chocolate mouse, yuzu custard, pomelo and citrus meringue. A fine dining dessert that was a marriage of beautiful flavours and textures. A definite must and would recommend this over the fried ice cream because you are getting so much more in your dessert experience. Along with the bottle of wine, the bill came to $238 for 2 people. Not cheap but worth every cent. Its so impressive to see fine dining techniques applied to traditional Chinese food where the quality could be so high even at capacity. I was sitting next to the open kitchen and there was no chaos in the kitchen. The service was excellent and stands out so much compared to Chinese restaurants that simply employ the wrong staff with poor attitudes but ultimately this reflects on management who do not train staff properly and only care about paying minimum wage. As much as I tried to fault the place, I couldn't besides my gripe about being seated at the bar for a $200 meal! I would have scored this place a 5 if it wasn't for the poor seating. An excellent restaurant and will surely be back!

Bernie

Yum yum yum... I love their dumplings! I have only ever eaten here for dinner with the chefs selections of dumplings, I'll need to come back at lunch so I can order every dumpling on the list.

Kis The Cook

I've been to Mr Wong a few times and this has to be my favourite. (Minus the fact I had no duck pancakes 😒). Crispy eggplant and deep fried tofu dishes are my new favourite. Followed by the pork belly. Service was speedy and attentive. The lighting got a little bit too dark by the end of the night.

Matias Campino

This is a busy, exclusive place, so make sure your entire party is present before you dare bother them with your attendance. If you're early, head to Palmer and Co around the corner for a charming cocktail. The food here was pretty much what you'd expect of a fancy Chinese restaurant: mostly excellent. I was dining with 3 semi-vegetarians, but still, they are humans. Their fried eggplant was variable; some pieces were beautifully crispy with thin batter and sweet sauce, and others were heavy and gluggy. My Hong Kong beef noodles were very good, without being outstanding. The beef was tender and the noodles weren't bad, but there wasn't anything to set it apart. The shared fried rice was plentiful and came with a spicy sauce which added some boldness and heat to the dish. The interior is a mixture of rustic wood beams, roughly hewn brickwork and matte black highlights, illuminated with ye olde filament bulbs. Classy and stylish, industrial chic. The service was attentive and polite, but I wouldn't say charming or especially friendly. I'm nit-picking.

Laura B

Went for lunch and dined on the dim sum menu. The dishes were on the expensive side but were delicious. The scallop sashimi was definitely a highlight. Service was on the slow side but the team were polite and friendly.

Alex Sab

A great experience, from the interior to the service Mr Wong is exceptional. Standout dishes: Schezuan Lamb dumplings, prawn toast with foie gras and almond, duck spring rolls and the fried ice cream with butterscotch (the batter tasted like a soft Anzac biscuit). A lovely way to celebrate my sisters birthday. Thank you!

GymEatSleep

Only been for yumcha a while back, ordered a few dishes which not normally found in ordinary yumcha places, like the abalone siu mai and truffle dumpling. Other standard yumcha dishes like har gow and cheong fun were also pretty delicate in mouthfeel. Well considered the higher price you pay I think this would be expected. The service was very attentive. I would like to go back for their Peking duck:)

Grace Guo

Itsssss sooooo slooooowwwwww!!!!! Me and my friend waited for like 2 hours for all these food. It was good but the time is a bit way too long. The duck was good and surprised me. In love with the mushrooms!!!!! They were so succulent!!! It's too good and makes me wanna order another dish but too shame we haven't had enough time to do so😢

Nicole P

Probably the best Chinese/Cantonese food I have ever had! We started with the dumplings which were an assortment of prawn, scallop, wagyu beef, lamb etc and they were divine!! I'm quite fussy when it comes to dumplings, having frequented many of Melbourne's yum cha restaurants on a Sunday morning. Mr Wongs dumplings were perfectly steamed and the ingredients were very fresh. We followed this by having the lobster in sechuan sauce coupled with noodles. Amazing isn't a strong enough world to describe how good it was! Between the four of us we did not leave a scrap! The Mongolian beef and fried rice followed and once again it was so tasty that we did not leave even a smear of sauce! 😄 Now the dessert was just out of this world! The kind that you eat with your eyes closed it was that good!! Fried ice cream with butterscotch sauce. Just perfection! The whole dinner and service was perfection. I hate to say it but It was worth the 1.5 hour wait for the table. Can't wait to come back!! Please come to Melbourne Mr Wong!!

ThatFoodDude.

My girlfriend and I decided on Mr Wong for our four year anniversary dinner. We knew Mr Wong was a little on the pricey side so a special occasion was the perfect excuse for us to go. I'm a big fan of not only Merivale restaurants in general, but particularly Dan Hong. It had everything you'd expect from a two hat restaurant. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, traditionally-styled yet modern decor, and so many great dishes to choose from - almost too many. A stand out for us was the crispy pork hock; rich, but so delicious. The special fried rice, which I've always known to be a heavy dish, was also very light and instantly addictive. I can see exactly why this place has the wrap it does.

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

Delicious Food, beautifully designed surroundings, however a tad on the expensive side. It's best to come with a group of friends to share dishes. The dim sum our table tried were all tasty, the fried rice was light, the pork belly crispy and the Kung Pao chicken had a nice kick to it. The pig ears are definitely recommended (possibly my favourite item off the menu). The service was very professional, however we were told we could only have our table for 90 minutes.

Simon Rush

A great space, beautifully decorated. It's pretty much the ideal Yum Cha spot. Good quality dim sum standards har gau, cha bau, cheung fan, siu mai alongside more substantial courses. The wine list is perfection if you are a Riesling lover with lots of international benchmarks alongside a good local list. My only gripe was everything being dumped on the table at once. Word of advice, arrive early and order a couple of dishes at a time. The service is brusque and professional. - the way Yum Cha should be!

Lis Samà

This place was awesome, went here last night and I loved every single dish we ordered ! The steamed dim sum and duck pancakes were to die for ! I will definitely be coming back for more

Q

Had a great meal here with girlfriends. The roast duck was juicy and succulent and the salt & pepper calamari was crunchy with just the right amount of seasoning. Have scored it down due to our pushy waiter. We chose a wine and he asked if we wanted a better wine (at a much higher price). Suggested we should order entrees as mains could take 30mins (came out in 10 mins). Was this waiter on commission?!

Michael

WOW, turned up at 5.30 to get a table on a Tuesday, we got a nice table, though if you are like me and order a lot of dishes, the table was way too small for the food. The restaurant has 2 levels. and is part of the Ivy complex - being part of the Merrivale Group is to its advantage - the impressive wine list, staff that are uber professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Nothing in my dinning let down the experience I have had at any of the Merrivale venues.The Xiao Long Bao was amazing - the burst of the soup has taken the humble dumpling to new level......The duck spring rolls were not what I was expecting (I avoid duck as the few times I have had it in Asian restaurants it has been mostly bone and skin - but the meat was flavoursome and complimented by the other ingredients, and obviously hand made.For mains we had pepper prawns, crispy eggplant and Kung Pao Chicken - all superb. The subtle flavours (not overpowering the main ingredient) were so well done.The team is to be congratulated for their ability to serve consistently great food to so many dinners.

Akanksha R Shetty

This place came highly recommended from the one of the chef where I had lunch in Melbourne. So this became the must visit place for me. The problem about this place is not many people know about it. And now you may wonder why. This is because of the location. It is located in one narrow pathway which located in the center of the busy road which is close to Kent Street. The best part is there won't be any signage. Just an arrow with the Mr Wonk written above it. So after the treasure hunt when we finally reached the restaurant as we assumed we had to wait for sometime before we got the table. So we were directed towards the bar where we were offered the jasmine tea. It really cleansed our pallet. So now came the interesting part, once we got our table the lady who took care of our order was a sweet heart. So while we're at the bar the one constant dish that we saw in everyone's table is the chunks of meat glazed with soy sauce. But how do we know what it is. The when we asked the lady she said it the hair and sweet crisp pork and we were like yes that one. So here goes our order hot and sweet crispy pork, prawn dumpling and mixed meat fried rice. Ooo my the pork was yumm its a must try dish and so were the dumpling they were yumm and the texture of prawns of there so it was not mushy which was great. The fried rice was nice. We dint have the dessert because we were really really full. I would say one must try the pork.

Jason Olive

Definitely up there with some of Sydney's best food. If you love dumplings go for the mixed sharing options - there's a good selection of vegetarian ones too. You must try the sweet and sour (sticky) pork. So tasty and possibly the best dish we had. Make sure you grab the greens too - snap peas, asparagus etc. very clean and fresh flavours. Inside it's got a good buzz. The service was slightly over fussy at times - I felt it didn't align with the general ambience off the restaurant but that's being slightly over critical as everything was extremely tasty.

Ashgone

As an original Chinese, I desire to try every renowned Chinese restaurant here, and among all those names appeared on different magazines or websites, Mr.Wong could be one of the few I would love to leave a review after a dinner. I have to admit that most of the dishes are quite authentic reminding me of what I could have back to China, far better than most of the street takeaways who do nothing but ruining the fame of Chinese cuisines. However, with a bill as much as $332.50 for two, I certainly expected more. The biggest problem was that the sauce or seasoning of quite a few dishes were sort of so overwhelming that I could not get enough room for my palate to feel the exquisiteness of some gorgeous ingredients, Sichuan style wagyu beef for example, all I could taste was the intense saltiness and spiciness of the sauce while the wagyu beef looked like a garnish. Being a labelled Cantonese restaurant, I thought the flavours of the dishes in general should be mild and refreshing, but in fact, they were way too salty in which case I could not possibly appreciate any of them without accompanying a mouthful of rice. Some dishes we ordered such as the dim sum platter, crispy skin chicken and pippies with XO sauce were supposed to be at least moderate turning out so piercing and I wish I would not fail my next health check because of the excessive sodium I consumed for this dinner. As for the dessert, the deep fried ice cream was an innovative creation, however, as a combination of all kinds of high calories ingredients, it was overall too greasy and too sweet and no one was capable of finishing it thanks to its gigantic size. You do not want your customers to absorb too much fat and be afraid of coming back for a second run, do you? Finally, the drinks. The cellar looked amazing and the wine list was stunning, and it might be the best part of the night. If there was any complaint, maybe the bartenders could consider to pour a little bit more alcohol into cocktails?

Lanaa

Finally managed to get a table after waiting around for a long time! I must say I found it ridiculous that they dont take booking for two and they only book for large groups becoz its less likely for a couple to cancel dinner plans ... Whatever else the reason is its putting this place low on my list becoz of having to wait specially that its in a very competitive area . The place is actually nice, waiters were really nice but the food is only ok.

Food Dude

Great good but I've had better dumplings. I think a little pricey too for some of the dishes and size/quality. If you like Mr Wong then check out China Lane nearby for some great modern asian dishes as good or better.

Ffgabor

Trendy chinese restaurant full of hipsters and fashionable foodies. Classic chinese fare executed well. Service is professional and attentive without being over bearing.

FoodArchitect

The atmosphere was great here. The food here was good but is it worth the price we paid for? Not sure, I thought the pecking duck pancakes were nice and the dumplings were quite good. Only disappointment was the stir fried noodles we ordered. It felt like something I could get from a chinese food court kiosk (wasn't bad but still a little disappointing). Overall, we felt it was a bit pricey for what we got. The service was great though - we were greeted politely from the time we came in and they were very helpful with the menu and drinks.

Hansen Ku

Was so busy when I came to the restaurant. Poor table management. However, the food was excellence. I ordered selections of dimsum, crispy deep fried chicken, and stir fry vegetable. All was magnificent.

Flora Secreat

I have been a lot of yumcha in Sydney but this restaurant should be the most favorite. It not only food absolutely delicious such as fried prawn with bread and almond but also the decorate very lovely. Only a few thing that disappoint me is staff process their tasks very slow as they took more than 15 min to get the bill.

Belinda Chow

Peking duck are nice, half duck is definitely enough for 2 people. King crab fried rice was a bit disappointed , it similar to the average Chinese fried rice . The steamed dim sums platter were great but $4 per one is bit overpriced. Fried ice cream was really good, but it was definitely not unique to the restaurant. The service was excellent, considering on how busy the restaurant was.

Miss Deliziosa

It's been a few years since I've been back here and I have to admit the food is even tastier than I remembered last time! Only ordered a few things for a quick bite before extra drinks. I need to come back here and try out so many other dishes! Yes, it is on the pricier side but the service and quality are fantastic!

Simon Elder

Pretty nice place - very busy, even until 11 on a Monday night. The service wasn't amazing (a little pushy and food took a while to come) but otherwise quite good. We had the kung pow chicken which had a good amount of heat. The duck pancakes were also nice. I would go back if I was in the area but probably wouldn't seek it out.

WestyAA

Such a great time with friends and family. You'll need to wait a while for a table so head on downstairs to Palmer & Co for a few cocktails prior to the phone call. Highly recommended!

Jeremy James

An absolute, unadulterated, unequivocal must visit!!! One of the coolest restaurant I have ever been to. I was visiting Sydney in September and went with a friend for Sunday lunch without booking. It is tucked away down a quiet street in the CBD and I have always considered that if a place is popular and busy in this type of location it is testament of the quality and appeal of the establishment. In this instance this turned out to be absolutely the case. Walking through the front door I was struck by the refined, cool exposed interior. Perfect lighting (low but not too low), exposed beams and brick work, woven chars, staffed dressed in slim fitting black suits.The place was absolutely full of people however it wasn't overly noisy or oppressive. It was simply full of what I can only assume to be scores of tables enjoying the sensory experience. We took a seat at the downstairs bar and this was absolutely fine and didn't detract from the experience whatsoever. A glass of chilled sake with floral notes sat perfectly with dim sum and soup. The first bite of the Pork xiao lung bao was an absolute joy. I was struck by a sense of enlightenment as the flavours filled my mouth, like "So this is what Dim Sum should taste like?!". The hot and sour soup was so tasty and packed full of flavours with the perfect amount of kick. This is not a case of Emperor's new clothes. This is not a case of going to be seen at a popular restaurant. This is a case of a truly exceptional restaurant. I put it above the likes of London restaurants such as The Ivy and Claridges. Effortlessly cool. Perfectly balanced, tasty food. Enchanting interior. Serene atmosphere.

Alex Phit

Best modern Chinese in Sydney. Top class dishes and top class service from the waiters and waitresses. Atmosphere is euphoric while being rustic and modern all at the same time. Prepare your senses before coming here, cause you'll enjoy every bit.

Alice W Lin

Very average Chinese yum Cha dim sims..... 12 for 3 dumplings? Definitely not coming back again. The renovation is the only thing that makes me give it a 2.

Jeff

Mr. Wong is a contemporary Chinese restaurant located at the back of Merivale's Establishment (enter from Bridge Lane). Its dim intimate interior contrasts the modern day's brightly lit Canton yum cha joints. The restaurant features an exclusive dim sum lunch menu, a lunch and dinner menu and a banquet menu and it might take several visits to truly appreciate the variety and depth of their menu. It's probably important to note that they don't do reservations for smaller groups and there are usually a good line every day of the week. We came on two separate occasions; once for lunch and the latter for dinner. Thus I will split this review into two parts. Lunch For lunch we shared several plates of dim sim between two. We had scallop and prawn shumai, abalone bamboo roll, wild mushroom dumpling and BBQ pork rice roll (cheung fun). For those unfamiliar with dim sum, I would recommend trying the steamed version as suppose to the deep fried version (for the dim sim platter at night) as steamed dim sim are generally have more depth to their taste and are healthier for you anyway. However if you are having a beer and feel like some deep fried goodies then by all means try the deep fried version or both! The dim sims were all skillfully crafted, the translucent casings were thin and their fillings were fresh which essentially ticked all the right boxes. The highlight of the day was probably the abalone bamboo roll, the rice absorbed all the flavours of both the abalone and crab and its all nicely wrapped in a bamboo leave roll. Would definitely come back to try other varieties as there are over 20 or so different dim sims on the menu. Dinner For dinner we ordered several dishes to share amongst four. We ordered a steamed dim sum platter, pippies wok fried sichuan style with chilli, Peking duck pancakes, roasted Angus beef Shandong style, sweet and sour crispy pork hock and crispy eggplant. We were going to order a rice dish to accompany, however, we opted for steamed rice instead. The pippies were nice but at the same time a little tamed compare to say The Century, it lacked the extra fire power offered in traditional Canton seafood restaurants that delivered the extra kick. The same could be said with the Peking duck pancakes, the ducks were fresh and juicy but the skins were not as crispy and the essence of Peking duck is the skin. The other meat dishes delivered strongly, the meats were well cooked and marinated and each slice was pure bliss. Dessert We had two desserts to share; mango pudding and fried ice-cream. Both left us wanting for more and provided a good end to the meal. In terms of service, the staffs are all attentive, however, as the restaurant is quite busy there will generally be some wait time. Also their tables are quite small and its not as spacious as your typical Chinese restaurant but they will accomodate by sending in the food periodically. However I do prefer a larger table where all the dishes can arrive simultaneously the traditional Canton way, nevertheless, the food will probably continue to bring me back time and time again.

Milli

Yum yum yum. Got the banquet and it was more than enough for 4 people. The dishes were devine and the service excellent. Bit of a pain and you have to line up early to get a table but it's well worth the wait. If your looking for a cheap eat this is NOT the place for you. We spent close to $450 for 4 people.

Chelsey Ramos

Beautiful decor but very confusing. Asian fusing with a industrial type feel. Peking duck pancakes were our favourite. Service was great and the cocktails were yummy to!

HungryPole

We went to Mr.Wong for lunch and I was surprised to see people queueing outside before it opened. We were greeted by very smart looking staff and promptly taken to our table. The venue didn't look at all like a traditional Chinese restaurant full of dark wooden beams with wooden tables and benches. The menu was very extended but easy to navigate. The highlight of the dishes we've ordered was the Pekin duck and the delicate balman bugs. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable.

JCT

Worth to check it out but not for coming back. A decent and happening place for a night out. Pricey and food is so-so. I have had much better Chinese food with much lower price. I guess the restaurant is popular for its decor, services, selection of wines and definitely the power of social media.

Toni Rinaldi

I thought it would be a really random move to check out this joint because I don't really think I'm cultured enough and I thought by dining here it would be so dangerously random so I did I have to say after my dining experience tonight I feel like I could go to to china and be an expert on all things chinese like even the clothes and infrastructure I ate a few random balmain bugs and a couple random noodles which was actually really embarrassing because I made a total fool of myself by dropping a noodle on my blouse which I was really ashamed of but one of the nice ladies working there handed me a napkin and assured me that nobody was looking and she would keep it as 'our little secret' I feel like I have more than discovered a banger but I have made a friend for life which I will be eternally grateful for the nice lady winked at me when I left and a thought struck my mind 'does this lady want to be more than just friends?' rosy cheeked, a toothy grin and bit of a random stumble (lol) I exited feeling utterly satisfied with a lingering afterthought of what could have been

Cristy Rinaldi

Immediately upon entering the restaurant you feel as though you have been transported into another galaxy_ can this be real life or am I really stuck in a dream! Several handsome waiters bring me back to reality. So this is reality. Good to know. So the food is wicked good like seriously so good like wow truely wow although the balmain bugs were not showing off the star. The seafood was drowned In batter which is a big no no. The brocolli and snow peas were sensual and exuberant.. As I was eating them I thought to myself YES I AM SO HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!!! MEANWHILE the special fried rice was fab. Overall an exquisite dinning experience.

Wilson Doan

This place is a total 5 for service, interior and most definitely the food! Ill even give it a 5 for the restroom area! The staff are as nice as the way their dressed. So totally would come back!

Megan Cosgrove

Best Chinese restaurant in CBD!! Food is so fresh and flavorsome. We had a table of 3 and we decides to share. Pork belly was delicious and we had a veggie noodle dish too. You have to try the mushrooms...I have never tasted mushrooms so good! Staff were lovely and very attentive.

Rachaeleatith

Great authentic Chinese. The pigs ears are sticky and crispy, worth a try. Roast duck and the sticky pork ribs are a must as are the desserts. My only disappointment is that dumplings trays are only available for lunch.

Tim

Easily the best Asian restaurant I've been to in Sydney so far. Had the Peking duck pancakes to start, amazing! Following by Kung pao chicken and Mongolian beef with mr wongs special fried rice. Great flavours that just burst! The beef is a must, unbelievable flavours. Get there early but otherwise you have a nice 1-2hr wait to look upon.

Michael N Tsangaris

Seriously outstanding quality of food, attentive service, and amazing surroundings! Definitely worth a visit...every item was well presented, had amazing depth of flavour, and the restaurant was buzzing and well-tuned!! I'm heading back soon for Yum Cha...initial visit was for lunch on Monday (my rostered day off work) and I thought it would not be so busy? Like a well-oiled machine Mr Wong did not disappoint.

Anne Sudartha

Had an amazing time at Mr. Wong. We rocked up on a busy thursday night and was lucky enough to get a table. Food wasn't your typical chinese cuisine. I love the mango pudding dessert especially the mandarin pearls! It's like a party in my mouth. Great job merivale.

Paul Daniels

Another good Merivale restaurant which ticks every box from the menu to the wine selection to the ambiance to the outstanding staff. 5 of us decided to do the 10 course banquet menu and we were not disappointed at all! My favourite dish on the banquet was the lamb cutlets. Paid the extra $40 for the duck to come so really 11 courses and was very worth it.

Merlin

Overall a positive Yum Cha experience. Good variety of food. The only let down was the service, our party had lots of empty plates as the waitress didn't visit our table often enough.

Elsa Anna

Wonderful lunch for one, the Xiao Long Bao were absolutely delicious, juicy and full of rich flavour. The service was kind and attentive. Mr. Wong itself is well designed, interesting and the place to be.

Mathew Luu

An expensive excuse for a fusion twist on old Yum Cha favourites.

Jennifer Seah

Great service, beautiful venue. A vast menu with a lot to choose from and a great array of vegetarian dishes. It's unfair to compare it to the usual Chinese, thus is refined authentic Chinese cuisine. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, the 4 kinds of mushrooms was a medley of flavors and textures, crispy chicken was tender n the skin a perfect layer of crunch without the fat. The fried calamari was the best I've ever had. Cocktails were amazing. Service was attentive and lively. Highly recommend

Lemon Tart

Fantastic looking space with plenty of buzz.Staff were on the ball.But although the food was nice it didn't blow my socks off.keep an eye out for the sommelier(older man) he was really quite drunk by the end of the night.(hilarious)

Life Of A Travel Czar

Yellowfin tuna, kohlrabi, sweet wasabi, soy and ginger dressing. The dish was probably my favourite of all the dishes. The succulent, flavoursome raw tuna with its rich tasting oils was perfectly balanced with the salt of the soy, the elegant bite of the ginger, the ying/yang interaction of the sweet wasabi and the mild tang of the pickled vegetables. A pure delight indeed – quality produce at its best!

Jonathan

Awesome food with a lively and authentic atmosphere. The pork belly and the fried rice are the best I've had anywhere. Great for large or small group.

Rosanna

If you are after excellent Chinese you can't go wrong with Mr Wong in Sydney. It serves up beautifully delicious Chinese fare in a classy environment. Our only bug bear was they got our order for a small crab fried rice wrong and didn't do anything to fix it. They still charged us for the beef noodles and a large one at that. We had: Sichuan style wagyu beef carpaccio with chilli oil and Chinese doughnut (AU$21) - A good upsell by our server when taking our order. Turned out to be an excellent choice as it was simply delicious. Slightly spicy, you can taste everything on this dish. Just make sure to get a little of everything in each mouthful. Crispy eggplant with fish fragrant sauce (AU$24) - This is how perfect crispy eggplant should be. Beautifully crispy, it is a slightly oily fish but tasty indeed. King crab and sweet corn fried rice, trout roe and crispy conpoy AU$22) - This is what we ordered but sadly did not get. Rice would have been a better option with the dishes we ordered and the small size would be perfect for two. We did see another table receive theirs and it looked wonderful. Crispy fried Balmain bugs with spicy salt (AU$38) - Delicious salty bite sized morsels served golden and crispy. Hong Kong style stir fried rice noodles with wagyu beef, bean sprouts and garlic chives (large AU$28) - A good version of this but the large size was way too much for two especially with the other dishes ordered. Because it was oily as it should be, it did not go well with the other oily dishes we ordered. Service: :star :star :star :star Quality of food: :star :star :star :star ½ Value for money: :star :star :star :star ½ Type of venue: Chinese Worth a return visit? Yes . Address: 3 Bridge Lane, Sydney 2000

Eat Like Ushi

The first time I heard of Dan Hong was on the 1st episode of the terrible Australian version of Iron Chef, where he squared off against Neil Perry. Even though Dan lost this battle on scoring, anyone who actually watched the episode and listened to the judges' comments could have sworn he should have won. Nonetheless, it seems he's doing pretty damn well on his own now. I had read a little about Mr. Wong and it's place in the stratosphere of trendy as well as the 2 chef hat rating (with prices to match). As I was in Sydney to have a look at Vivid around the Opera House, Mr. Wong was ideally located for this. I was a little bemused that I turned up at 8pm to be told there was no availability for 2 until 10pm. This wouldn't seem so odd if it wasn't for the restaurant policy not to take bookings for less than 6 people (for dinner) and that I saw several 2 seat spots at tables or the counter vacant. If you don't take bookings, who is going to use those? Perhaps they have a written waitlist for people who turn up and place names at the door. Who knows. Anyway the next day lunch seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a booking and attend. Strangely enough on a Saturday noon sitting, the place wasn't completely full. Good overall for me I suppose. - Scallop & prawn shumai $12 - I had read about this as one of the best dumplings in Sydney. It was a half-sliced scallop atop a standard yum cha dumpling. It was fine, but very expensive and not all that memorable; - Prawn & crispy dough chueng fun $15 - a sensational combination of prawn stuffed inside a Chinese doughnut and enveloped lovingly in chueng fun. The best version I've had of this anywhere in the world. I wonder if adding char siu to the mix would be a good or bad thing...; - Abalone, snow crab & white rice bamboo roll $15 - for some reason I expected a thick, fried roll and instead received stick rice with a small piece of chewy but tasty abalone, a bit of crab meat and a bit of lap cheung (Chinese sausage). Qu

Zomg_Melbourne

Mr. Wong is a must for any foodie visiting Sydney. It is expensive, but they are going to give you an experience you won't find anywhere else. We arrived at 10pm hoping to avoid the crowd and get seated straight away, unfortunately this was not possible and we finally got seated at 11pm!There was no peeking duck left, so go early if you are keen on this dish. Overall great food, amazing decor and ambience.

Davrosd

Horrendously overpriced for average to fair food. Average food at a 5 star price. There are people who positively reviewed this place, who have no idea what good food tastes like. This is no Chinese Restaurant and a ripoff. I would have preferred Macca's. Sorry, won't be back.

Jonnybgoodston

Best Yum Cha in Sydney! YUM YUM YUM!!!!!. The steamed dim sum platter is simply gorgeous. The attention to detail is incredible, and the flavour, immense! By far my favourite. The salt and pepper squid is another favourite. I tried the deep fried ice cream on a friends recommendation, but found it soggy and overdone. Service can be a bit slow and sometimes you feel like your being rushed, but worth a visit if you want the best yum cha in Sydney!

D.A Foodie

We arrived at 6:30 and asked for seated table for 5 people they told me they had seated tables but we would have to be finished by 7:45 but there was a sharing table available which didn't have time limit. Spent about $1000 on food that night for the money seating was uncomfortable I do not understand seating rules at that restaurant. The food was nice especially lobster ginger shallot sauce. But the seating service and the dried up chilli sauce that was already on the table really put me off. I could see that there were many emty sitting down tables available which was upsetting. First time here and a little disappointed but will try it again as the food was beautiful.

Sunny33

All I have to say is FRIED ICE CREAM. I always love everything at Mr Wong, except for maybe the wait, but nothing comes close to the Fried Ice Cream- a must have that never disappoints!!

Phesephony Naidoo

Went in for yum cha on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The duck sprinG roll was absolutely amazing as were the jade seafood and all the other seafood dim sums and dumplings. The only one that wasn't good was the scallop dim sum as it was ever so slightly over cooked. Mock tails were amazing. Will definitely be back!

Ben Lee Kong

Once greeted by one of the three or so maitre’d types we are quickly seated in what appears to be the last table for two in the restaurant which is gigantic. While the entrance, going up a small staircase, is well lit, almost like the red carpet at the Academy Awards, the rest of the restaurant is dark and intimate. It has typical industrial features but it’s hard to put your finger on the influences in the room and the decor such is the size and frenetic feeling. The menu is diverse but whilst we are not strict Catholics, tradition wears many masks, and we are on a seafood diet for tonight. We start with the yellowfin tuna which melts in your mouth, only bettered with the delicious sweet wasabi which varied in its heat but those tastes with a bit more kick were amazing. The kohlrabi leaves reminded me of seaweed, but that might have been the soy and ginger dressing influencing my tastes.

Nandini Gaur

Expensive but amazing food! Landed here accidentally. The place is done up beautifully. Perfect for a date. We ordered: - steamed Dimsum platter: which were delicious - hot n sour chicken soup with mushroom and crab: just right amount of hotness - Kung Pao chicken with peanuts, dried chillies and schezuan pepper: chicken was tender and perfect for spicy palates - Sweet corn, English spinach with woodear mushroom sautéed in garlic butter: sweet and fresh. All this costed about 95$. The staff was really helpful and gave advice on what we should order. Getting a table is a big problem. Better to book in advance. Parking will be on the streets hence expensive and you will take long to find it. Would definitely go again if I can save money!!

Eat Drink Play

The seasoned waitstaff are helpful with the menu but even if you get there at 5.30pm on a Friday evening you’ll struggle to get a private table and be seated at communal benches. You can’t make bookings and can only be sat once your entire party has arrive. On a positive note, the bar has an encyclopaedia of wines to keep you entertained and some sharp bartenders ready to create cocktails while you wait.

Ronnielui2003

I like you but Yum Cha only. I do not comment this restaurant as 'like or do not like' because I only have the time to taste the "Yum Cha". It was a good experience and a surprise of the creative dishes from the chef (Dan Hong & Brendon Fong). Although the Dim Sims prices are high but they do give you the quality. I have browsed the dinner menu and do not think that the dishes will turn me on......not to mention Mr Wong is the "Flower Drum" in Sydney. There is still a long way to go in order to attain the 3 hatted standard of "Flower Drum". However, It is glad to see the mordenised shift of trading in Chinese restaurant including the set-up and marketing such as Mr Wong. Wish this restaurant can attain the standard of a 3 hatted famous restaurant in the future.

Nicola

Best Lunch Ever!. We dined at Mr Wong on Saturday and it was absolutely amazing! We have been looking forward to this lunch for quite some time, and it was one of the best meals we have ever eaten! Hands down the best Asian cuisine. The chicken and chive dumplings, and deep fried ice cream with butterscotch sauce were a standout, however everything which came to the table was fresh and faultless. The cocktails were also delicious, some of the best we have had. Service was good and professional, however got a bit slack towards the end (although the waiter was very busy and seemed to be managing too many tables) The ambiance and décor is perfect in tone with the restaurant, as are the bathrooms (worth a visit) I cannot say enough nice things about Mr Wong, I highly recommend it to anyone and will be back every time I am in Sydney! Thank you.

John.harrison

Food Good but organisation requires attention. We arrived a Tues evening at 7pm. A couple. Invited to go to the bar in the basement and we would be contacted by SMS. Girl at front door said that SMS may not work, given the nature of the building. She expected the table to be available at 8-8.15. At 8.30 we went back to the front door and she thought it was pretty funny that she'd called and texted me and I hadn't got it. Then sat where I didn't want to be because too much time had lapsed. I then got a notification of a seat available 24 hours later!! She notified me at 7.15pm. Food good without being great, but the unwillingness of the staff to chase us up since they knew the message hadn't arrived, ruined an anniversary occasion.

Connoisseurc

Excellent dim sum but very expensive!. Excellent dim sum but at approximately double to triple standard yum cha prices. Other mains above average. Lovely ambience.

Lumt

Ummm - Not really made for asian's. Very overpriced... the skins on the dim sum is thick with little pleets... I am sure when tin ho wan comes it will be much better than this place... It is very overpriced for what you get...and I am sure it is made to put it bluntly .. rip the westerners off... best try your tastes buds where Local asian's would go.... always a good sign...

2 Hungry Guys

As part of March into Merivale, Wok On brings a taste of the orient to The Establishment. A selection of Merivales Asian restaurants include Mr Wong, Ms.G's, Sushi e and Sunee's Thai Canteen.

2 Hungry Guys

In collaboration with March into Merivale Festival, Coogee Pavilion dressed itself up, ready to host a large bustling market of delicious food stalls, family activities, live music and entertainment. Upon entering, I was already hit with smell of aromatic food left, right and centre. I didn’t even know where to start! The festival operates under a token system, exchange for your prepaid ticket or you can pay cash on the spot. After taking in a smart decision to browse the stalls outside as well as inside, I can definitely say I was very impressed by the variety of food options on offer. Calamari Taco + Pork Al Pastor, Taco, Cabbage and Coriander - El Loco First up were these hand held bundles of joy from El Loco. The pork definitely packed some punch and was really enjoyable against the crisp cabbage. The calamari looked too good to deny but it had a bit too much ginger for my liking. Steamed Scallop and Prawn Shumai - Mr Wong I was pretty excited to try out the Mr Wong stall because I’ve been eyeing them for a while now. I’m a big fan of Shumai at Yum Cha so had to order it. This particular one was still hot, firm and moist, retaining in all the goodness. No faults, just wish they offered some sriracha on the side. Ceviche - Sushi E Steering away from the standard avocado roll and sashimi, we wanted to try something new - ceviche. The texture was very similar to sashimi but it was much thinner and a slightly ci

Gaby Mora

This year my sister chose Mr Wong to celebrate her birthday. Despite being hidden in an obscure lane in the CBD, the Cantonese restaurant displays the Merivalesque fanciness of its relatives. Service was prompt and knowledgeable. The wine suggestion went well with the food and worked perfectly for the birthday toast.

Khalily

We reckon the best dessert at March Into Merivale’s Just Dessert event was the Mango pudding with passionfruit granita, mango pearls and tapioca made by Dan Hong and his wonderful Mr Wong team. Had two or three of these bad boys as they were refreshing and full on fruity as. The mango pearls and tapioca were amazing.

Snap Eat Love

Tinged windows, a luminous glow thru the panelled glass revealing a fast paced kitchen sweating it out in the middle of a busy dinner service. There were loads of late night revellers to feed, horny appetites to satiate, mostly those fumbling with their chopsticks, cheeky grins and rambunctious laughter filling the room. With an hour to burn before our table was ready, we headed straight for the bar; there was the recurring thought in my head, 'oh gosh.. Merivale has struck gold again with this one'. The fit outs were nothing short of amazing, timeless colonial furnishings layered with textured bare brick walls, that gorgeous mahogany long bar, classic sturdy bamboo framed French woven chairs and beautiful crockery to match, this was contemporary Cantonese food done for the well-heeled. The cocktail menu was equally impressive, named after provinces in China each featuring a special herb or spice specially known for in that region. I chose the Chongqing Province ($17) // Plymouth Gin,

Thecitygourmand

Oh man, this ad cracks me up. Produced before I was born actually, it plays on almost every Chinese cliché there is! "What kind were they?!" If you hadn't already guessed it, I'll be reviewing my visit to Mr Wong - the new mega -restaurant opened up by none other than Merivale group (set on world domination one bar/restaurant at a time). This is their third venture in 2012, it was only last month that I posted about the Fish Shop (right here ). The 240-seater venue is tucked away in Bridge Lane, in the basement of the Establishment Hotel. The space was previously incarnated as Tank Nightclub and at the snap of his fingers, Justin Hemmes has wrangled the cavernous space into a multi level Chinese yum-cha bonanza. Good for him! Hemmes, with the help of stylist Sibella Court has done it again fit-out-wise. Reportedly costing $4 mill (loose change, really), the restaurant speaks to the colonial stylings of the 1930s Photo credit: Broadsheet Sydney Upon stepping inside (no

Life Of A Travel Czar

The beautiful soft succulent prawns are the base of this dish paired with the “melt in your mouth” wheaty wonton wrappers, the burst of salty seafood flavours of the tobiko and of course the tender scallop (gently nestled in between the prawn base and the tobiko) which falls apart on the tongue to deliver an exquisite dumpling taste sensation.

IFat

I don’t have Chinese food outside of home that often. Familiarity is great but so is eating for free at home whilst watching the latest episode of Survivor without pants home (this scenario might have played itself out last week). However, I’m always excited when I can eat with some non-Chinese folk just so I can see how they react to some new experiences. Which is what led to me having my monthly company lunch at Mr Wong’s. Pictured: Not Mr. Wong Our office was conveniently located behind the Ivy (we’re moving close to a foodie favourite, stay tuned) so it’s almost like the stars had aligned. This is actually my first visit to a Merivale restaurant so I was quite excited to have the opportunity to do so. We went late on a Friday afternoon and the place was completely packed. We killed a little of time at the bar as our table was getting ready. I looked around at the crowd and didn’t see any fellow yellows. This usually means one or a combination of the following: - Everyone just looks

Foodpornjournal

For the mains, we ordered the hot pot of prawns, vermicelli and XO sauce ($34). Absolutely delicious! Large fresh prawns and decent portion of them. I loved digging out the vermicelli which had absorbed a lot of the XO sauce and flavour from the prawns. I could easily order this again.

Johnny Balla

Pandan Tres Leches Cakes Banana and Nutella Spring Roll, Salted Caramel Ice Cream Mr. Wong Mango Pudding with Passionfruit Granita, Mango Pearls and Tapioca The Dessertification What an event. How can one pick a favourite from such beauty presented? Too difficult, but some honourable mentions for outstanding desserts go to Functions & Events by Merivale for their ‘Oreo’ and Ms. G’s for their Nutella & Banana Spring Roll. What was even better was that each dessert had a cost of only one coupon. Each ticket had six coupons which meant you really could go all out on the sweetness and indulge with six full-sized desserts! At the conclusion I felt the need to just take the next cloud home thanks to how high I was off the sweetness but; no regrets! It’s hard to come across an event that not only marries all of your senses, but ignites them to the point that you just don’t want to leave. I cannot wait for next year’s #JustDesserts function and I honestly hope to see you there! I have been dessertified! Dessertified was privileged to have been invited to this event by Merivale, however all opinions and photography belong solely to Dessertified.

Lily Ouk Eat Food

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Sheepless

This funky Cantonese-style restaurant has had an amazing year, being crowned Best New Restaurant by both the Good Food Guide and Time Out, and winning two chef’s hats in the Guide. The decor transports you to an old Chinese opium den, with exposed brick and timber, and dim lighting. The service is friendly and eager to ensure a seamless experience. The bar staff are also very handy at dishing up some delicious cocktails too, if that’s what you want with your dim sum!mr wong bar

Monika Lee

Was really excited to finally visit the renowned Mr. Wong which has a reputation for superb fusion Chinese food. Starting with my favourite dish, if there is one reason to visit Mr.Wong it has got to be for their Peking Duck. The duck is divine, juicy and succulent, combined with the shallots, Hoi sin sauce, pancake and cucumber and the flavours will melt in your mouth. The most important thing we ordered were the dumplings. I was disappointed at the menu (dinner) as they have limited dumpling options, just a choice between two dumpling platters. Was surprised they had xiao long bao (shanghai soup du

Postcards From Peta

Layered with timeless colonial furnishings including timber floors with tiled inlay, bamboo framed French woven chairs and slow turning ceiling fans, Mr. Wong pays homage to classic Chinese influences in a contemporary style. The Cantonese-style menu features over 60 dishes including Chinese roasted duck, faux Shark Fin Soup and Abalone served Steamboat style, as well as an unrivalled dim sum selection. Peta’s favourite dish: Peking duck pancakes - half (8 pancakes) $45 "The hip new joint in Sydney, tried to get in here a few times, finally had to make a reservation on a weekday to get in. The food was beautiful, cocktails were great, was quite expensive though. I would go back just for the duck pancakes!"

Viv Ian

Mr Wong fills up early on in the night and very quickly. They open at 5:30 and we got there a little after 6 where it was almost full with small line forming outside. Unfortunately you can’t reserve tables unless you’re with a party of 6 or more, so our quickest seating option was a shared table. Since it’s freezing winter and I’m always hungry it was best to just get whatever was quickest. We literally got the corner of a table in the darkest part of the restaurant, it was a little cramped but I was just pleased to be out of the cold. The table wasn’t ideal and neither were the chairs, they were mesh bar stools and definitely didn’t seem sturdy, thank heavens we came out without breaking any furniture! Alaskan snow crab salad, $19. A really refreshing salad with crisp coriander and parsley, finely sliced bamboo shoots & ginger, thrown in with shredded tender crab and topped with salmon roe which was bursting with flavor. The dressing was a little on the salty side but was well accomod

Simplicity By Sarah

The standout desserts were definitely the chocolate ganache and the mango pudding. Firstly, anything chocolate and I’m sold. The combination of rich chocolate with fresh green tea cut through by tangy raspberries = perfection. Absolutely adored this dish. The mango pudding is a fresh way to finish off a meal, cleansing the pallet the pudding has the same texture as a panna cotta. What a lunch! The service at Mr. Wong was lovely and on point, it was a smooth transition between mains and desserts with little to no waiting time. Whether you’re after a place for a business meeting, a casual lunch or a romantic dinner – Mr. Wong has you covered!

The City Lane

Mr Wong Sydney has been one of the most popular restaurants in the city since opening its doors at the end of 2012, winning many best new restaurant awards. Executive chef Dan Hong and Head Dim Sum Chef Eric Koh have, with the might of the Hemmes family’s Merrivale group behind them, have brought to Sydney a restaurant that brings Canotonese food to Sydney on a level that’s a cut above what is usually found outside of China.

Loz Mak

...the main course was a large serve of crispy spiced tofu. Unfortunately, the chefs weren’t being very liberal with the spice so there wasn’t enough to evenly coat the tofu cubes (catering for Westerners, clearly). The ones that did manage to get some were moreish.

Kenneth

In a narrow alley in the CBD, a grey, old building hosts Merivale’s Mr. Wong restaurant. Word on the street is, the food there is the bomb. Mr. Wong is a blast from the past. On one angle, it reminds me of a French Colonial Chinese opium den. On another, it resembles a Renaissance dungeon. Entering the front door, a teeny part of my brain, blitzed itself in confusion. I wanted to dress up as a 19th century lady of leisure, yet at the same time, got an urge to smear grease on my f

Curry Badger

I spent the night last night walking through CBD with Mr. T visiting various pubs and bars when I stumbled across this Mr Wong's. It was quite well hidden, you have to walk into an alley and around the corner to find it. Once you get inside you can see that this place isn't the shithole you might expect at this location, but instead world class Cantonese cuisine.

The Napoli Alert

The menu is extensive but not overwhelming like it can be at some Chinese eateries. You’ll find plenty to order. We begin with the scallop and prawn shumai, they are juicy and flavoursome.

Rachi Perera

One good thing about having to make regular trips to Sydney for uni over the next few months is that I get to do what I do best; go out to eat. This past weekend I dined at Mr Wong , one of the more recent additions to Justin Hemmes's Merivale empire. Mr Wong has taken over the space where Tank nightclub used to be; a large two story space that has been converted to an exquisitely impressive restaurant. As per the case with many restaurants in Sydney these days, getting a booking here is more painful than it needs to be; a pain that I was willing to tolerate as a result of the good things I had heard about the food. Because of the no booking policy for groups under six, we arrived for an early dinner and just managed to nab the last remaining table for the 6.30pm time slot. Images via I was immediately impressed by the fitout of Mr Wong. The shabby chic Asian decor was a standout as it was quite unusual. The vast space has been used to an inch of it's life and the outcome is a busy, l

Next Stop: Food

To sum it up, the quality of food was good especially the scallops, just don’t order the fish.. OH! and don’t forget to try their drunken chicken! I don't know if I'll come here again during Summer the insect infestation season.

Fashimi

Mr Wong is the new kid in town and has already become one of the most talked about restaurants this year. Set where Tank Nightclub and what I’m pretty sure where R’n'B Superclub was, it’s kind of funny being here and remembering what it was like when it was a club. Walking through the restaurant, I feel somewhat underdressed for what I thought may have been a casual post house party Sunday yum cha session. Note to self, next time try not to look so ratty.

All About Food Blog

Yes, Mr Wong is expensive… but if you are thinking about going, you should already know that. They made each dish as we ordered them. As a result, it took quite a while to get what we wanted. However, you can actually taste that freshly-made dim sums beat trolley ones any time! The dish of note was the scallop and prawn shumai. I would certainly come back for its shumai and deep fried ice cream!

I'm Still Hungry

I would not recommend getting commodity dishes like the Kway Teow pictured. If you choose the more unique dishes on the menu, you’ll be impressed I’m going to be a little careful with this one – Mr Wong gets a lot, a LOT of flak. Common criticisms are along the lines of: 1) You can get same/better Chinese for less at many of the other already established restaurants in Sydney 2) “Fine Dining Chinese” is BS, and overrated 3) A place for foodies and hipsters to rave about (what is this one I don’t even) 4) Not authentic Mr Wong unfortunately fell victim to the hype machine. The reality is more sane, and more so in its favour. 1) Mr Wong’s menu is very extensive – if you order the dishes that you can find at other Chinese restaurants (e.g. prawn har gau, shrimp siu mai etc.) then you have a case for Mr Wong being overrated. I would not pay 100% more for a dim sum that’s perhaps 20% better in quality. However, Mr Wong has many menu items that you will not find at any other restaurant – si

Thecasualfoodblogger

Overall, the food was very good. We only ordered a few dishes between us to share but we were all pleased with each dish. The only issue we had during the night was with service being a bit slow. I would recommend giving Mr Wong a go if you are l

THEJUGERNAUTS

Merivale’s #JustDesserts is back for another round of sugary sensory overload. Held at the Establishment, Just Desserts showcases the sweet treats across venues from the Merivale Group: Lorraine’s Patisserie, Mr Wongs, Est, MsGs, Bistrode CBD, Functions & Events at Merivale and the Establishment Bar making espresso Martinis.

Eloise Jaksic

A marvellous experience! Close to perfect!

Carly Tims

Mr. Wong is slightly hidden if you don't know the streets of Sydney too well. It is down an alley and does not seem like much as you stare all the way down and get a glimpse of the windows. As you approach you start to get a clearer picture of what is in store. The small windows become clearer and you can see the people inside enjoying their meals, the kitchen behind cooking up a storm and as you enter you begin to realise the magnitude of what you have just entered. Standing at the entry, the restaurant looks huge. It's spans off to the left and right with the bar directly in front of you. There is an open storage cage filled to the brim with every wine you could possibly think of.

Ming

Mr Wong definitely managed to live up to its name and hype. The old, authentic and known nature and flavours of Chinese cuisine were effectively juxtaposed with the new-age thinking of concepts of three fantastic chefs and I am sure Merivale’s new venture will maintain it’s popularity! It was a perfect way to give something a little different a try, much to Pappa’s scepticism (he has slight issues with the ‘redefinition’ of Chinese cuisine – “it’s not really Chinese food” hehe) while celebrating the end of a hard, unknown, yet productive and rewarding year of work!

Charn Tangson

The image above is of the Crispy royal king crab noodle wrap . We wanted to try something different because we’d heard the classics here were nothing too special, the description for this dish was unique and very appealing so we went for it. I dipped it in the chilli sauce...

Facebook User

I admit it. I’m a bit of a fan of Dan Hong. And so when I heard about his new venture with the Merivale group – Mr. Wong – I got a little excited and cleared my schedule so that I could attend grand opening night. I left work nice and early to ensure I would get a table (since they don’t take bookings for groups of less than 6)

PlanMB

As soon as I heard Merivale was opening up a new venture in the old Tank nightclub venue, I was excited and pumped to try it. However what I soon found out from my two visits, was that it far exceeded my expectations in terms of the boundaries it pushed for some of the traditional yumcha dishes (albeit with a much higher price tag).

JENisHUNGRY

On one particular Saturday evening, a crazy state of excitement and anticipation washed over me. I WAS FINALLY GOING TO MR. WONG! Tucked away behind the alleyway of Bridge Lane lies the remarkable transformation of the old Tank Nightclub and the latest addition to the Merivale empire. Unlike any other ordinary Cantonese restaurants, it was as if we had stepped into a 1930's Shanghai Teahouse. Stunning Chinese colonial furnishings sit inside the warehouse-like space along with its timber floors and wooden columns. Sprawled over two levels, Mr. Wong is all about the interweaving of Classic Chinese elegance with sharp contemporary infuences. The ambience is unparalleled with its dim lighting and overall modern oriental atmosphere. I had been looking forward to dining at Mr. Wong from the day it had opened. After all, a new restaurant with that much praise from critics and bloggers could not possibly disappoint. And God, I was right. Please note that Mr. Wong only takes Lunch booking

Kevin Cheng

The amount of hype behind this Cantonese-inspired restaurant certainly set a high standard but the offering at Mr Wong certainly surpassed it. Service was touch-and-go, but as with all new restaurants, I’m sure this will be ironed out. While Chinatown eateries have been around for years and provide a sense of authenticity, Mr Wong takes the concept of a Cantonese restaurant and turns it on its head. If you want to impress someone, take them there.

My Kitchen Stories

Hidden in Bridge lane down near Circular Quay, this secretly located restaurant is an eye opener. A quick stop to sample their dumplings is highly recommended. The interior is French colonial with bamboo and wood and earthy attractively exposed brickwork, and incredible attention to detail in every aspect of it’s styling. The lighting has a pleasant honeyed glow, that makes photography a challenge but dining a pleasure. Another Merivale creation, this restaurant has several chefs with enviable pedigrees in the food industry. Dan Hong, Jowett Yu and Eric Koh have put their heads together to create exciting food. We only sampled Dumplings with a glass of wine but their is a happy choice of eating options on offer from bar food to street food and beyond to Cantonese inspired salads and a kitchen complete with hanging barbecued meats and banquet style dining for groups. Spicy wont

Hannah Lewis

The fried rice was perfection - the perfectlymixed fresh pea, shallot, pork and king prawns tumbled through it and cracked egg to complete the dish. It was absent from the gluggy, greasy rice you find in so many chinese restaurants. It was the perfect foundation for the kung pao chicken, which was the highlight for me. The tender chicken pieces were wok tossed with shallots, died chillies, pepper sauce and the roasted peanuts.

Mademoiselle Mange A Sydney

We’re in early, on Sunday morning, and seated right at the entrance. This allows us to see what’s going on in the kitchen, which is quite nice as Monsieur spotted their secret ingredient for BBQ pork buns, but the street is smelly (which is very Chinatown like) and today’s a windy day, so these seats also have some downsides…

Shanshan Lam

Mr. Wong's food is good but it is expensive, especially if you compare it a lot of Chinese/Asian restaurants out there. I went with a group of 6 and the bill came to approx $50 per person which isn't too bad, especially considering we did have duck. Sharing always helps. I know I really shouldn't be comparing because the chefs are much more renowned than your typical everyday Chinese chef but at the end of the day but it is a bit hard not to when there are a thousand and one other chinese restaurants out there. I would definitely come back to get my gourmet mango weiss bar LOL.

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

It was a lovely refreshing dessert with enough sweetness to appropriately finish most meals.

Retrodaze

The alaskan snow crab salad, on the other hand - I loved. It is definitely not for you if you don't like the taste of ginger because strong ginger permeates the entire dish. The salad was fresh, delicate and topped off by salmon roe.

Petit Fours

There's a refined consideration for textures in this particular dessert. The roast white chocolate ice cream has a superb bold flavour that doesn't over power the much more sweet tart yuzu curd and logans.

Kish Kish

Just when we were thinking the restaurant must be really big, we looked down and found another level. It is absolutely essential to book. We had a late lunch because that was all we could get – and there were only two of us. -

Missklicious

The service at Mr Wong is friendly and attentive, our waiter giving us very thorough recommendations. The menu presents some familiar Cantonese favourites, some with an interesting twist or variation. At the beginning of the night, I'm especially looking forward to the lovely sounding dessert menu.

Bitemeshowme

I am very impressed with Mr. Wong – service is impeccable and the food is fantastic! Although it is a bit steep for dim sum prices, you cannot expect any less in the Sydney CBD. You do get what you pay for though, and I’d happily pay the price for that foie gras prawn toast.

Chrys

Crispy Eggplant with Fish-Fragrance Sauce ($19.00) was finished in no time. Either we were really hungry or it was done really well. Must be a combination of both because we could smell it from afar.

Sydneycool

The standouts were the lobster rolls and the pork dumplings, beautifully presented and succulent. The prawn dumplings were not as full of meat as those we’ve had at other Sydney yum cha restaurants but still very good and full of flavour.

Kevin Yong

What intrigued me - green apple ice garnished with chestnuts, coconut sorbet and Osmanthus jelly. The staff took pains to describe this creation to me with a smile. The entrance is foreboding, the atmosphere darkish and the possibilities naughtily limitless. A light shower had come down in an emptied banking district, so it was with relief that shelter was found in another of the Merivale Group's creative outlets. The maitre'd was efficient, matter of fact and productive. No bookings can be made at Mr Wong's if I understand correctly but the place was chock a block by 8pm. With all our national consciousness of Australian Chinese restaurants and my heritage of southern and central Chinese cuisine, I was obviously curious. Was this going to be a romanticised make up of what China is today, or was in the minds of backpackers and colonials, or will be in the cyberspace-connected generation of the near future? The delicate porcelain hanging on brick-broken walls under really low lighti

The Random Foodie

it's no surprise that this has become one of the hot spots in the Sydney dining scene with lengthy waits to get a table. Owned by Dan Hong (Ms G's, El Loco), Jowett Yu (Ms G's) and Eric Koh (Hakkasan in London); this restaurant focuses on Chinese/Cantonese cuisine from yum cha to traditional Chinese dishes that you would usually find at Golden Century or East Ocean - but with a modern twist. By the way, I should mention that I was pretty hammered this night and I only have my iPhone camera that night. Plus the lights were very dim at the restaurant. Many apologies for the poor quality photos. Although it was only a Wednesday night, we had to wait for nearly an hour for a table for 3 people! Unfortunately, you can only do bookings for 6 or more people. We were still eager to try and went to the Establishment for cocktails to kill time (BTW drinking on an empty stomach is b

Excuse Me Waiter

The newly opened Mr. Wong is the latest addition to the Merivale empire and shows clear evidence why Justin Hemmes is, in fact, our new dining overlord. Specialising in dim sum and Cantonese cuisine with some modern twists, Mr Wong is spearheaded by a trio of high profile chefs, including Dan Hong and Jowett Yu of Ms. G’s fame and Eric Koh of Hakkasan in London.

Excuse Me Waiter

The newest addition to the Merivale restaurant empire is Mr. Wong – a slick Cantonese restaurant specialising in dim sum, with some modern twists. It opened last Friday with a trio of high profile chefs at the helm: Dan Hong and Jowett Yu of Ms. G’s and also Eric Koh, the head dim sum chef from the Michelin starred restaurant Hakkasan in London. I’ve been looking forward to trying this new yum cha destination ever since I caught wind of it a few months ago and we booked ourselves a table for Saturday lunchtime, the day after the opening. It is a little hard to find the entrance to Mr. Wong, hidden down the dingy alleyway of Bridge Lane but I am reassured that we’re heading in the right direction by the sight of some chefs milling around in the open kitchen, visible through the clear glass windows framing the restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, I am struck by how cavernous it is, a feeling which is enhanced by the unfinished exposed wooden beams. The overall fitout of the place is

Chopinand Mysaucepan

Today, Dan showing us how to prepare his ridiculously addictive prawn toast one of the most popular items in Ms G’s and Mr. Wong’s version which is spruced up with foie gras.

Up For A Feed

All in all I really enjoyed my meal here and will certainly come back another time.

Yummers

Overall I think the mains are slightly overpriced. Definitely good for that special treat and I'll definitely be back to try Yum Cha, and the foie gras prawn toast.

Le Bon Vivant

Mr. Wong is a highly polished take on Cantonese-style cuisine underpinned by talent, technique and Merivale’s duty of care. This provides a significant point of difference from the random approach one can tend to experience with this type of food elsewhere. Mr. Wong is clearly structured for high volume and turnover, and provides significant choice through very flexible and accessible food and wine price points. Most importantly, Mr. Wong has both soul and substance to match the breathtaking ‘period’ Shanghai-style achieved by Sibella Court and Bettina Hemmes. It is early days, but looking at my tea leaves, I would say Mr. Wong looks set to have a very prosperous future indeed.

Forking Around Sydney

Merivale is the epicurean gift that keeps on giving and Mr Wong is their latest offering. Barely a week old, the pre-opening hoopla generated by the print media (a Daily Telegraph feature amongst them) and social media (regular Facebook and Twitter updates) left no stone unturned, and the result is one of the most anticipated and hyped restaurant openings this year. While another Asian newbie China Lane opened to little fanfare, Mr Wong has been the opposite, with instant reviews galore from a boatload of foodies raving about everything from the ye olde Shanghai-esque decor to the massive duck drying room to the dapper tuxedos worn by the waitstaff. The proliferation of Chinese restaurant openings the past twelve months in Sydney has been impressive, but the lack of quality Cantonese has been noted, so Dan Hong and his kitchen dream team of Jowett Yu and Eric Koh are here to make sure Billy Kwong is not the only name in town. The restaurant formerly home to a nightclub is mammoth and t

Minda Barley

When reuniting with dear friends John and Craig (JCray to me), it's always about good food, good drink and good cheer so when we were in Sydney after New Year, they decided to take us to Mr Wong having heard good reports and learning that is one of Sydney's places to be!

Sydney Shop Girl

The duck was roasted to perfection. It was less oily and salty than the way it's often done in Chinatown. The meat was incredibly moist and tender. The pancakes held their contacts admirably but still yielded easily to my greedy bites.

Insatiable Munchies

We all know that the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month has always been about the food – like the ever popular Night Noodle Markets , for example – but sometimes, in the midst of all the gorging, we forget that it’s also about the chefs! And they were sure present at Asia Town – a celebration of Asian Street Food...

Vivian - Vxdollface

Mr Wong in the kitchen Apart from all the pizzazz of Dan Hong’s latest Merivale restaurant venture, Mr Wong - Sydney, there are two reasons to come back and fall in love all over again. The Peking duck - I daresay may be the best in Sydney, and the unconventional fried dim sums which has me licking my lips! Whilst it’s not your traditional Chinese/Cantonese restaurant, this has my ABC (Australian Born Chinese/’Banana’ - yes I’m the type who finds comfort in sweet & sour pork at a typical Chinese restaurant lol) taste buds leaping for joy ^^ Many months prior to the opening there was a bit of chatter on twitter for the opening of Mr Wong . So after all that anticipation and the official opening was announced, I booked a table for opening night with a few girl friends . Cocktails (C) & Mocktails (M) ♥ Pink grapefruit and aloe vera sour - Honey & aloe vera tea jam, pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, fresh ginger, Peychaud’s bitters $9.5 (M) Pomegranate and green tea lemonade - G

Gastronomous Anonymous

We started with the Steamed Dim Sum Platter (8 pieces) – Scallop shumai, Jade seafood dumpling, Har Gau, Chinese mushroom dumpling – actually there were no har gau but xiao long bau which was delicious! I absolutely loved the scallop shumai – 3 juicy and plump neatly packaged in a delicate pastry skin. The vegetarian dumpling was quite tasty too.

Helen | Grab Your Fork

There's an impressive level of attention to detail here, from the warm and professional welcome we receive as soon as we arrive, to the considered decor that creates an unmistakeable sultriness in the air...We've ordered way too much for two but our food bill isn't too pricy at $55 per head. And there's a doggy bag to take home as well. Win.

Belly Rumbles

Mr Wong is the latest gem in Justin Hemmes’ Merivale crown. The old Tank nightclub has undertaken an amazing transformation into a Cantonese restaurant with a 1930′s shanghai teahouse look and feel. On entering you are instantly transported from the downtown business district of Sydney, to another place in another time.

I Don't Like Cooking

Our dumpling platter arrived quickly and each of these delightful, steamed parcels was exquisite. On this occasion, there were three seafood varieties and one mushroom. They were tasty, moist and perfectly cooked. The main courses arrived without pause. The steamed fish fillet with ginger and shallots was tender and juicy, with well-balanced flavours. Mr Wong’s crispy skin chicken was moist and full of flavour.

Jobe

The char sui pork gets the nod over the duck and there are no regrets. Sweet, well cooked and packed with flavour. Great with the super light rice on offer.

Laura Brown

...my dumpling urges were completely satisfied. i was sooo completely satisfied that once we finished our second round, i ordered more. i don’t know when my dumpling urges will strike and i completely indulge my urges as i have little self control when it comes to dumplings.

Oohlookbel

rance to the restaurant. It is in the former Tank nightclub site, on the lower ground floor of the Establishment complex in George Street. Lots of heavy wooden beams, exposed pipes, open kitchens.

Food Booze Shoes

Mr. Wong is a serious Chinese-Cantonese addition to the Merivale empire, taking on the likes of Golden Century in the corporate diner and hospitality industry stakes with its lunch and late night hours. But with so much style and the magnetic attraction that Merivale boasts, the dining masses are bound to descend upon Mr. Wong in hoards. As we headed towards seats at the drinks bar, I was stopped in my tracks by an unlikely sight up this end of town. Chinese barbeque goods on display at Mr. Wong, Bridge Lane, Sydney I'd heard about their duck-roasting escapades and seen their pre-opening food tweets, but the tall feature display of roast and to-be-roasted ducks, soy chickens, roast pork and char s

I Ate My Way Through

The scallop shumai is delicate in appearance and taste, but it's the Chinese mushroom dumpling that steals the show!

P And K's Taste Journey

The wait was horrendous. The service was worse than that. The food was only ok and not worth the former or the latter. Mr. Wong would be a fast food shop in Melbourne and people should avoid at all costs. I went to the 'wong' restaurant tonight!

Amanda

8 ladies for Sunday yum Cha and we loved all of it. Although slightly pricier than usual Yum Cha the elegance of the food, the beautiful surroundings and our own open room totally made this experience worthwhile. A very nice treat on a Sunday. I'll be back with a large group on a Sunday.

Dpetlueng

Hungry and broke after our visit. Do not mind paying for good food- BUT want to feel full after paying $75 for dinner for 2- just 8 dumplings between 2 as entree (one mouthful size) and a main ! dish of just 8 scallops with a few spring onions and coriander. (and a serving of rice- that was it) Well cooked and tasty- BUT way overpriced and small- so not good value. I would rather go to Ashfield or Chinatown and have similar for half the price (at most) and be really full. It is overhyped.

Pooky Bean

Unpleasant experience at Mr Wong. When the service on a Monday night is atrocious, it's time to leave. 9:30pm Monday night - we we're seated at the downstairs bar. The restaurant was emptying and the mood was dropping. We were impressed by the decor but we were wondering why we were seated at a bar setting given there were so many free tables. It took 20 minutes to get a waiter's attention to attempt to order and to also request a move to a table setting. After yet another 5 minutes of to and fro nothing was achieved (the people next to us were equally frustrated at the long wait to pay for their meal and the waiters' inability to function the eftpos machine). After yet another attempt at ordering and more disinterest from multiple waiters we decided to leave.

Vivienlim168

The Lobster Tail. My daughter and son-in-law had a date night last Friday before Valentine's Day. The meal was great except when the bill was presented... they knew and expected that the lobster ordered would be at market price, however was unprepared for the charge...$340!! We were shocked!!

Hamham85

Sound brand but the food is bad. Dim sum is bad and the soy sause chicken is awful. China town is a lot better and cheaper.

4theloveoffood

A taste of china. Apart from the fact you can't book a table, when you do get a seat you won't be disappointed! The dumplings are amazing as is the rest of the menu. The wine list and service is also fabulous. They have turned what used to be a night club into a busy Chinese restaurant with great atmosphere.

That Girl

Delish food and great service! We had a few plates to share rather than the banquet... It was good for us because it was 5 girls sharing so came out cheaper even with wine (just 1 glass each). The yellow fin tuna was yummy (albeit a littlesmall). The mixed dumplings were also amazing and different. Peking duck was also a treat and easy to share. The desserts were actually the highlight probably because I wasn't expecting them to be so amazing. The chocolate dish was rich but amazing with all the elements (including the popping candy). All up we only paid $60 each. Far less than I expected. Would go again for sure!

Rebecca Cheney

Just OK. Recently for my birthday dinner I decided to finally come to Mr Wong for a special meal. Unfortunately it wasn't really that great. It had been hyped up for months from friends and colleagues. The starting cocktail was great - however quite small and half full. I had heard great things about the dumplings but was told that you can only choose off the menu for lunch and for dinner you can only choose a steamed or fried platter not actual types of dumplings. We went with steamed and they were just average, i've had way better for a lot cheaper. The duck pancakes were good though. The mains - mongolian beef was my favourite - servings though were quite small and amount of pieces of beef even smaller. The kung pao chicken was not edible really in my opinion and the sweet and sour ribs had the most odd taste to them. The service - not great, not all that attentive. My mum was sat in a seat in a walk way and continually had staff bumping into her trying to carry not one but 3 cases of beer through the restaurant. This happened around 3 times and each time mum had to move in her chair and got bumped in the back. If any of these cases fell it would have been a serious safety issue. They even carried a bin through the restaurant at one point, again bumping her in the back. Just gross and totally not on. When you go to a restaurant at a high calibre like this you expect a lot better. Lastly Mum had called up and organised a dessert to be bought out at the end for me which she was told wasn't an issue and then when she reminder the waiter quietly so I wouldn't hear, the waiter responded quite loudly so i heard and said "we don't do that here". While I still enjoyed my dinner I wouldn't go back and wouldn't recommend it. I've had better meals at my local chinese. Maybe it was just an off night...

Lily_nz80

Delightful dumplings. Went here for dinner on a Tuesday night. There were a couple of spots on a communal table but as my dinner friend hadn't arrived they couldn't hold these spots for us. By the time she arrived there was a wait of about 1hr which was fine. They took us down to Palmer and Co for a drink while we waited and I got a text about 50mins later saying a table was available. Had the dim sum platter which was amazing. My fave was the scallop and prawn which had a whole scallop in it. The exotic mushroom mixed dumpling was also delicious. We shared the steam scallops and tofu with some steamed rice. We were going to order some noodles too but the lovely waiter suggested that it was too much food and he was right! The scallop dish was divine. The tofu was also great but the sauce was quite salty.

GRW

Some low-lit charm & a damn good pork hock. Ambience: 8/10 Low-lighting, exposed beams and brickwork, heavy wooden tables and chairs and some obligatory, traditional-style portraits on the walls - everything you could want in an early 1900's Chinese-styled eat-house. Service: 7/10 For the most part we have found the service to be pleasant and professional. On 2 out of 3 dinner visits (during different days of the week) service has been excellent. On one occasion we were left forgotten at the bar while waiting for a table, and then waited another half hour for service once seated - despite the restaurant not being busy. It seems that while most waiters are very good, you may get one or two that are less than attentive... Food & Drink: 7/10 We've tried kung pao chicken, stir fried "Mongolian beef", pork mince and XO sauce, special fried rice and pork hock. All dishes have been solidly good, but the pork hock is by far the bets and something to keep going back for - crispy and textured on the outside and soft on the inside. Sauce may be a touch sweet, but it does make for a very moorish dish. Cocktails are creative and delicate but can be a little light-handed... Overall: At a place like this you can appreciate that you're paying for ambience and flair as much as food and service. So it's good for a nice evening out, but a bit expensive if you're just looking for some decent Chinese food 'n' drinks (and wait times can be 45mins+ in the evenings).

Roz

Beautiful flavours, prawns perfectly cooked.

FoodFan

Superb service. Delicious food. If unsure what to get try a few different entrees- dumplings and Peking duck pancake is a must! Mango pudding is a nice way to finish off the experience. Setting quite pleasant. Be warned prices are high but worth it.

Matcho_hutcho

So nice, did it twice. Where do I start? Even though small groups have to wait for a table (no bookings less than 6pax), the wait was worth it! Dumplings /Dim Sims were phenomenal. Prawn/scallop, truffle mushrooms, chicken/chives, pork/prawn all did not disappoint. S + P bug tails were fantastic and the kingfish sashimi style with horseradish was to die for! Beef short rib was delicious; only critique was that the meat perhaps a little firmer than mouth-melting. Only downer, our belly size did not accommodate for our imaginations.

Tastybits

Bit of a mixed bag this place. The steamed fish was a bit dry but the dim sum were well made. Wait staff excellent. Front of house only so so. Its pretty loud and the dining experience far from par with for eg flower drum in melbourne.

B Jellard

Love it; hard to get in but awesome food & table service professional.

Herb Smith

Food was good but not amazing. Overall the ridiculous stipulations of the restaurant ruined the experience - had to line up in a grotty alleyway at 5.30pm (among the cooks smoking outside); had to leave by 7.30pm (only just enough time to squeeze in dessert - no tea); had to have a minimum number of people to make a booking; had to pay for per head even though a guest couldn't come; had to pay 10% surcharge. Absolutely ridiculous.

Tathefoodlover

Check your bills before paying! The food was good we enjoyed the whole dinner, at the end it comes the bill for $350 for 5ppl, the waitress secretly charged additional $60 tips on my eftpos, luckily I noticed this before pressing my pin! It is very sneaky and unprofessional, if you wanna charge tips you should either put on the bill or let the customers decide how much to pay!!

Lanna.langley

Great Food, terrible front of door staff. 2nd time to Mr Wong's as always the food is good and the table staff are accomodating. But what is with the off hand and almost dismissive woman on the front desk ! Yes I did book for 5 people and the reservation was taken. Please do not wave people away to find their own table it is rude and unprofessional. If my guests had been with me it would have been embarrassing. Basic courtesy is not hard, this is the 2nd time I have encountered this person please fix it.

Maliangpku

Disappointed. This restaurant is absolutely overrated. both the environment and food is not as good as expected, but the price is very high. The worse thing is that they secreatly charged me another $30 dollars in addition to the bill. I would not know this if I did not check my bank account.

Vidler1

The Most Disgusting Chinese Ever.... This place should be shut down it is the most disgusting chinese food ever. Avoid this place at all cost.....

Ben 001

Good food and service but..... It aint cheap!

Bianca.blancato

Best Asian cuisine in Sydney. Mr Wong is a cut above the rest when it comes to modern Asian cuisine. The overall dining experience has never left me unsatisfied - attentive wait staff, short wait times, great atmosphere and food to delight your taste buds. The dumplings are delicious, my favourites being the truffle & mushroom, abalone & snow crab and scallop & prawn.The mud crab in XO sauce is hands down the most flavoursome food I've ever had the pleasure of tasting, the sauce packing the perfect amount of chilli and with flesh that will melt in your mouth.

Kajonbyron

Incorrect information provided by Meriale means I now have no booking for Parents Birthdays!. So 3 months ago I called to make a booking for this coming Saturday 22nd November night for 8 people at Mr Wong, what I was told by the woman from Merivale (reservations line) who took my call is that it was too far in advance to make a booking and only corporate events or functions could be booked so far in advance and to call back 1 to 2 weeks prior! Which considering I had an overseas trip booked for 10 weeks should have corresponded! So taking this advice I called back to make my reservation this past week and am now told that they are not taking any further bookings for this Saturday night and that I should have booked in earlier! (Um I tried to book in prior to my overseas trip 3 months ago?!) All they could do is add me to the waitlist! So great to see the communication given to patrons who try to do the right thing! With family coming and staying in the city especially to go for dinner at Mr Wongs for birthday celebrations I am now left in a wait list... Thank you

Monkey

I went there for lunch today and I cant wait to share my experience here. I am really disappointed!!!!!! Service- I understand that this place is super busy, after given the menu, we were sitting there for a loooonnnng time. I have made several eye contacts with the staff (they obviously saw it, but ignored.) that we were ready to order... Finally finally finally they took our order.... Alright, I should be patient (if u want me to). Atmosphere- It is noisy and crowded. We were sitting so close to the next table that we were able to listen what they are talking about.... Is it because of my luck that we got a horrible seat? Alright, lets have a look at the food. Food- Dim sum were average, expected to have depths of flavours that would "wow" us, but unfortunately not. Ok, let's lower the expectation..... Foods dont need to "wow" us. Ordered the Special fried rice, the prawns were NOT FRESH that you could easily taste it.....I took a bite and couldnt finish another half. Ordered a veggie dish with english spinach, I could find parts of brown colour (which indicated the spinach is not fresh) and some stems are just so tough to chew. Why cant you just pick the good parts of the spinach and the remaining to the bin? I am not talking about the flavours, I want "good ingredients". Is it still too much? It is part of Merivale, that is why I would expect good quality delicious stuff, something that would make me visit again and again.. I am really really disappointed!! No second try. Once is enough!!

Yawn Rong

Food is ok. But service is quite poor. We were led to a very small table near the entrance, despite asking to change to a bigger table, the waitress refused! I can understand this during peak hour but it was 2:30 pm, the restaurant was half empty.

YBeurier

We went there with a group of 12 friends. We had to choose the banquet menu, which was fine until the food came out. They have done the meals on the cheap (no duck, no pork) , just a few prawns , squid , salads and chicken. $72 dollars a head for dishes shared by 4 is totally overpriced for what you receive. I would definitely not recommend to go there with a group. One note however, the small mango dessert tasted awesome. You should definitely try it if you do a one on one dinner.

Caoacv.1824

I love it.... I went to Mr Wong on Friday night with some friends for my friends bd, The service was amazing as we had a Colombian waitress with a beautiful smile who helped us to choose the right banquet plus we had the pecking duck. I recommend this place to everyone...

Hung Dong Long

Great venue and for all intensive purposes, good food, but.... Staff tick the boxes in presentation but service is ill informed and lacking any sincerity. I won't ca out individual names but disgusted by the amount of incorrect information and unwillingness to make it a special moment. Sometimes economies of scale get in the way and people forget they are in the service industry. Food whilst good is overpriced and anyone that charges credit card fees loses my vote.

S.t.e.p.h_xox

Surprised ... in more ways than one!. Despite forking out more than a thousand dollars for a night at Mr Wong's I was highly disappointed. Service was terrible food just average. - Long waits: we booked ahead of time and despite this, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Those poor souls outside in the line! - The bar tenders were rude. Though the waiter told us to take a seat at the bar while we waited the bar tenders told us off for "blocking customers trying to get drinks", I expected better manners than that. (And the bar was practically empty at the time!) - The food: excessively over priced for mild flavoured dishes. Their dishes aren't anything to wow about if you are use to good dining experience. The ingredients they used did not come even close to the value you pay for the dish. - So many problems with the wait staff. They were all in such a rush that they couldn't even pay us the time of day. One waiter spilled our expensive wine across the table and didn't even realise. Orders were forgotten, drink, desserts, main meals, entrées, I couldn't believe it! They began substituting food they forgotten with other dishes to get us off their back. But the worse was when they didn't bring the dish altogether and we were still made to pay for it. Very unprofessional and extremely terrible service. Would I return? Not for a very very very long time. I believe in second chances, perhaps I got unlucky this time round. But all I can say is don't expect the best when you get there, you would be sourly disappointed.

SK

Really good food but holy crapola you pay for it. Ouch. The decor is off the chain. My wife was a bit freaked out by seeing ducks dripping blood on her way to the very trendy toilets, but each to their own. I love dead ducks before I wee.

Kristy

Great service, however not so great food. Coming from an Asian background, I am particularly fond of anything and everything salty. Here, almost ALL dishes are salty. Overly salty, not only their deep fried or stir fried dishes however also their cooked tofu was drowning in an extremely salty dressing. Most dishes had MSG which I was not very impressed about also. Never have I been left extremely thirsty at a restaurant. If you want real Asian food for probably more than half the price cheaper, head to Chinatown. I have to say that my only dish I liked was the variety of STEAMED dim sums, where you can control how much soy sauce you wish to use. Cute restaurant with Chinese modern feel however not so great Asian food.

Jenny-z

Average food, not balanced each other though.. Today, i went to Mr Wong (2 Aug 2014). We order Peking duck, crispy skin pock, crab meet fried rice, beef rib, fried tofu, salt and pepper calamari, water spinach, prawn and deep fried ice cream as dessert. Food was really average and everything is too salty... Also i felt like those dishes taste same. (Soy sauce base with bit of chili/ginger and bit of herbs...). I think it is really important that dishes balance each other (like you have saltiness from meat meal and freshness from veges something like that) but like i said all taste same and salty. There was no dishes to take away that saltiness... even fried rice and veges too salty. If you look around the people in the restaurant, i did not see many Chinese people there.. i guess that indicate something about the food. Fried ice cream was nice but we did not see the dessert menu as they did not bring it to us... for 6 people cost $360 (without any alcohols). Personally, i will not go there again.

H.p94

Good service, average food. Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Good service. The food definitely was overpriced for what it was.

Lonza

Mr Wrong. Another hyped up place, over priced and takes 1 hour to get a simple drink. Have Sydneysiders lapsed into some sort of lull?? really it took over 20 minutes to park, 15 minutes to walk there, 45 minutes to get a table that we had booked 2 weeks in advance.. In fairness some of the dishes were very nice indeed. We tried , we liked the food but will not return

Kate

I should have said "no msg" as i experienced awful msg side-effects. Explains why the food was so tasty. Waited 2.5hrs for a table.

Melbournefood

Best Chinese restaraunt in Sydney. Good food, service, venue the lot this place has. Steamed dim sum platter at dinner was amazing, duck pancakes were great and ordered beef and blackbean also a winner but the sauce was abit like a gravy. Fried ice cream for dessert, very large portion and didn't dissapoint great flavour and golden crisp outside, the vanilla icecream wasn't too creamy and sweet, I would have liked it sweeter but lucky the butterscotch sauce was there. Overall 8/10 and will be going back.

Jess A

Mr Wong is an impressive establishment. Nice decor, mostly friendly staff, and delicious classic and modern dishes. Twice, however, we did receive the wrong food and we were billed incorrectly at the end of the night. Then again, I could drink whatever sauce they roast their duck in so I'm not holding grudges.

Belle French

The food is lovely, the decor unique, and the service attentive. However, I'm not sure that it's worth the premium you pay for dining here. Don't get me wrong, Mr Wongs is a lovely night out just not great value for money if you're here for the food only and nothing else.

Libby Cupitt

Good service, great setting and nice food. Fried ice cream was a nice way to finish.

Citygirl

Nice dinner but expensive. Had dinner with 3 other couples at Mr Wongs. Most dishes were pretty delicious although one or two were nothing special. The main part I didn't like was the bill. Ouch. It still hurts to think about it.

Sassy

Great vibe, service and flavours but overpriced. Chinese dumplings should not cost as much as they do at Mr Wongs.

Ronin47

Great Asian food by gwei lo. Came back here and got seated downstairs near the big painting of the Chinese actress. Started off with a couple of dim sum - the har gow (as the barometer) were really good. Less so the xiao long bao as they were a bit big and had to ask for an extra spoon for them. The pan fried chicken and chive dumpling (war tip) were really good. On to the crispy pork hock which really is a standout dish. The other two we had were not so special but good quality. Great way to end off was the raspberries and cream - not Chinese but who cares - great dessert with the crunch. Lots of good looking punters in the place today which was heaving so no demerits.

Sue.skull

Beware of non-ordered water and wine. Food OK but not special. Our large group assumed that bottled water and wine had been ordered. It arrived constantly all night. As it turned out, no-one had actually ordered bottled water. No instructions had been given to bring more of the same bottle of wine that had initially been ordered. Our massive bill was a shock to all. Food was satisfactory, but we often did not have the correct number of portions for the number of people, and servings were small. Cannot recommend

Happy_eater

Fabulous experience - fabulous food. I've been to Mr Wong's about 6 or 7 times now. Every time has been wonderful - but mysteriously I'm yet to be seated downstairs (is there a special code?). Food consistently wonderful. Atmosphere among the best anywhere. If you're going to one restaurant in Sydney, go here, it's unique and very, very special (especially if you like duck).

Fivetaylors

We had a great night. I was nearly put off by the negative reviews recently but I have to say my teenage son and had a great meal. The place was full but the helpful maître d found room for two on a communal table. We shared Dim Sum then short rib of beef, pork hock and rice. Heaps of good and the staff were really onto it. Great atmosphere, tasty food and good service.

Big Dog

Mr Wong - more like Mr Wrong!

PeeJay

We felt like we were in another time & place when we dining there. Love the decor, service & food

Cmason

Arrogant. Typical Sydney arrogant restaurant - "we don't take bookings"

DivineWineDine

After hearing all the commotion and hype that continues regarding this Sydney 'it' restaurant, I was truly excited to try it. I now know what all the fuss is. Simply amazing. The food was the best Chinese I've had in some time. I highly recommend and I really can't wait to go back. The service was also really good especially considering how busy the venue really is. The dumplings and the peaking duck were highlights. Absolutely loved it !

Hayley Jarvis

After reading numerous reviews of Mr Wong I thought I would go and see it for myself. I was pleased for the heads up regarding the Maitre D' as when my sister and I arrived we joined the forming line (it was 6:30pm on a Sunday) and true to form there was an issue with the party in front of us which ended in the customer marching off in a huff - lesson one don't argue with the door man!. We nervously approached and were told there would be a wait until approx 8:15pm and to head down to the bar downstairs. We accepted his offer and were ushered to the bar. I ensured I had my phone in eye contact at all times and true to his word the phone rang and we were in! After some confusion on how to get back up to the restaurant we arrived and were seated. Our waiter was fantastic, he helped us order ensuring we didn't over order. Now to the food, the steamed dumplings were okay, to be honest I have had better at small inexpensive cafes but hey they were still good - lesson 2 get the fried dumplings next time. We also had the Peking duck which was lovely, but then again I haven't experienced it when it's not. Dessert was a standout and a recommendation from our waiter - the mango pudding was delish and just what we needed after our meal. All in all, impressive restaurant - would like to go again to try some different dishes to get a better idea.

BondiDude89

Just great. Really cool venue. Food was amazing. Bit of mod-con twist to some of the dishes. Had a Szechuan steak tartar that was unreal. Definitly recommend this place.

Howard Ahno

The ambience is haunting in a good way. The service must be improved or I won't be back. The duck is delicious the chicken is nasty. The prawns are fresh and cooked to perfection. The fried rice is boring and lacks on presentation ie just plopped on a platter looking tired and not at all fresh screaming yum eat me. The wine measure is tight, indicating that they are tight in every other way too. Food needs to be generous and one should be benevolent in offering it... As usual I prefer to eat at home than eat at a miserly joint like this.

Ochon100

Ask the waitress.. Not sure why the previous reviewer gave them a bad review. Went there with a group of 4 girls and we had awesome service and really yummy food. I am usually bit blase about these trendy wannabe Chinese restaurant as I find most of the time traditional Chinese restaurants in Chinatown do a much better job. And this is coming from someone who is Chinese. We had platter of dumplings, sashimi and a salad (all recommended from our waitress). Followed by Shanghai noodles with crab meat, peking duck with pancakes and chicken with eggplant and mac nuts. The noodles and peking duck were outstanding. Although I would have like them to slice our duck meat a bit thinner. We finished with fried icecream and mango pudding to share. The mango pudding was to die for...they put these little sour pearly things there and they just pop in your mouth. The hostess was lovely and even helped us take a group shot outside. All up we paid around $77 per head with 2 bottles of wine so not cheap but worth it

Cheryl

Order the sweet and sour pork hock- devine!! We were there to celebrate an engagement, a birthday and job promotions with friends- we had great Saturday lunch We ordered the beef short rib, the earlier mentioned pork and duck and dumplings. A lovely afternoon with friends with great food and wine.

FrenchChampagne

Rude doesn't begin to cover it!. After many months of talk and hype my girlfriends and I finally made it to Mr Wong's with very high expectations. Arriving at 8.15 on a Friday night we were told by the hostess that she would have a table for us at 9.45-10 pm. Ok I said to which she replied..."So you would like a table?" I replied yes and gave her my number and we went off to have a drink at a nearby bar. At 9.40 we decided to walk back as the phone reception at the bar was poor. We arrived at the restaurant to a flustered host who would not look up from his diary and phone as we stood waiting. Finally I told him my name and that we were waiting for a table to which he barked... "I have been trying to call you". His rudeness and hostility was beyond anything I have ever experienced at a restaurant. We were finally seated and to our great relief had a most pleasant waiter attend to us immediately and take our drinks orders and promised to bring us a basket of steamed dim sum as we were starving. The dim sum was quite enjoyable however that is where it ended. Everything else we had after that was laden with salt and thick soy/oyster sauce. I think we went through 3 bottles of water and spent the rest of the evening dying of thirst. The dishes we tried were crispy fried Balmain bug, crispy eggplant, beef short rib, Shanghai noodles and wok fried baby bok choy. If it weren't for the rude pretentious front of house staff I would possibly contemplate going back and perhaps selecting different dishes, however the whole experience was so off putting that I will spend my time and money elsewhere, like say Ms. G's where service and food is always fabulous.

Venus Nguyen

Wonderful time @ Mr Wong. I was a bit reluctant to come here after reading several reviews on bad service. I was pleasantly surprised to receive excellent service once I got there. I don't usually write reviews but I felt compelled to after receiving such a wonderful service, our waiter Sry was just lovely. Our wine glasses kept getting topped up all night and we were attended to all night. The food was excellent and the restaurant had such a great ambiance. Will definitely come back.

Marc Guppy

Quite Nice. Went here with a few friends on a Friday night and the food was good, the wine was nice and was quite taken with the decor and ambience in the lovely old building. We had the banquet which again was good but pricey and it needed some more food when serving four (as can often be the case with banquets). Worth a visit, but just as nice Chinese in Chinatown at significantly lower prices.

Jamieleigh

Nice Fusion. Love the decor, looks like you just stepped into old Shanghai. My first time here and the food was good. Pricey but very nice ambience. Should definitely check it out.

Food Glorious Food

I can never fault this place. Staff are super professional, food it out of this world and decor makes me want to cry in happiness. Yes it's pricey but for me always worth it! Thank you Mr Wong.

Fish 73

Bad Service...Poor Food. This food at this place has gone down big time in the last 6 months. The service has always been rude which one has come to expect at this venue however coupled with the poor food just makes the experience not worth the time or the money.

Jennifer

My favorite - without doubt best yum cha in sydney. Visit at least monthly over the last year and consistently high quality , fresh and perfectly balanced flavors. Favorites are jade seafood dumpling, prawn toast, salt and pepper calamari and the deep fried ice cream Yum :)

Mademoisellesk8

If you love food you must go!. Amazing food experience, loved it. If you appreciate good food forget the price and enjoy the treat.

Hann1

A night to remember!. We recently dined Mr Wong just before Christmas for a special family dinner. It truly was a perfect and delicious experience. The decor is amazing, very celebratory and vibrant atmosphere. We were told we would wait 30min for a table and had a great cocktail at the bar, and were seated in 25min. The food was the best Chinese we've ever had - peking duck was melt in your mouth, balmain bug delicious, but it was the steamed fish that was to die for! And the steamed dumplings (scallops and lamb) were divine. Wine was really good, honestly I couldn't recommend this place enough. Yes it was on the expensive side, but not outrageously so, and for a special night out, it was just perfect.

Melalloyd

Keep going back. Have been here four times now, always with out of town guests and everyone has been super impressed with the place. Yes, you can probably get good Chinese elsewhere in Sydney but not with the kind of ambience and buzz this place has - the fit-out is amazing. there's a reason the place is packed every time i go, and the other reviewers write of long waits. the seafood is certainly better here than any chinese restaurant i've ever been to - very tender. would recommend the balmain bugs, steamed fish and singapore crab. the sweet and sour pork hock and peking duck are also very good.

E.roubetis

Mr Wrong!. Very disappointing service considering the $$$ price tag. I've had better & more courteous service at McDonalds being served by a fifteen year old on minimum wage. We were seated at the bar near the kitchen which was pleasant enough until the head waiter kept harassing us to order (we had ordered wine and starters) but were waiting for a third party to join us, hence the delay. .... It was topped off by observing the apprentice staff cutting open a pack of white wings frozen peas.... very sophisticated dining. The maitre d' added to the experience by condoning the waiters behaviour stating that he would not have seated us at the bar had he known we were waiting for someone else. I tried telling him that we informed our waiter that we didn't have a problem being moved to another table but of course that fell on deaf ears. The waiter proceeded to tell us that he could have turned over the seats 3 times over in the amount of time it took us to order & we were costing the establishment $..... just what I wanted to hear whilst celebrating a friends birthday. I have advised all my friends and work colleagues against dining at any establishment associated with the Merivale umbrella as a result of this experience.

Marmaduke Pickthall

Alright Mr Wong. My first visit here is a Monday lunch - no booking available until 1.30pm - and the place is absolutely packed. Is it always like this or is it just because it's two weeks out from Christmas? First impression - Mr Wong is a stunning visual feast from the exposed brickwork to the Chinese bric a brac (no plastic) in every nook and cranny. Secondly, the staff are polite and efficient. My female companion orders the food and my male friend the wine (a $78 Pino Gris from New Zealand) so I am a bit vague on the details of what we ate. Suffice to say it is all fresh, delicate flavours and presented just so. At about $75 a head it is not cheap but I would like to return to to explore the menu further.

Smithealive

Starry Starry Night. Visited Mr. Wong's with another couple for the 7-course French extravaganza where Dan Hong paid homage to the multi-Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon. It was an incredibly enjoyable night. Impressive brickwork warehouse space with a brilliant buzzing atmosphere. Some of the best food I've had in Sydney. Sea urchin jelly was an acquired taste. The scallops with lemongrass butter, lobster ravioli, lamb cutlets with creamy mash, foie gras steak burger and chips were all unbelievably tasty. Raspberry sherbet sorbet and chocolate bomb were both out of this world. Very generous sized portions, beautifully presented food, attentive service but you definitely pay for what you get. Perfect restaurant for a special occasion.

Lesley Little

Over-rated and pretentious.. First of all we had 'Mr Personality' on the door writing the wait list. Just a tip - don't leave the restaurant to go for a drink elsewhere - they won't call! However, if you go and sit in their bar, you may get a seat fairly quickly! On our first visit to Mr Wong's, we waited over 2 hours for a table (they didn't call us so we had to go back twice to enquire) When we did eventually sit down, we had a tiny table for 4 - no room for food. On last nights' occasion we had to wait an hour and then were greeted by fairly unenthusiastic, unfriendly waiting staff and very ordinary food. We had finished one main dish before the rice and the other main arrived. Not good. Great atmosphere and decor but a tad pretentious. Will not be returning in a hurry, if ever.

Frank

Was here last week and can see why this place is so popular! Loved the atmosphere and cuisine. The merivale group always manage to do exceptional

Kevin Yong

Very Merivale. It was more subdued lighting than I expected. I looked around and asked myself, what were most of the diners here for? This is fusion Cantonese for trendy ambiance. Some of the dishes have been cleverly crafted with a twist on the ingredients used. A Hong Kong grandma may not have recognised some of the food readily. There are stairs to navigate, lots of alcohol and raw bricked walls. Even on a crowded evening, service was responsive and friendly. They have not got rid of placing market prices on certain seafood as Traditional Chinese restaurants do. Most of the clientele tonight were not from the motherland. Most diners were under 35 years old. I soaked in the club atmosphere and observed that chopsticks were naturally provided on tables and counters. I was captivated by the modern dessert choices.

Ada

A $30 dinner in Melbourne for an ordinary Chinese food which you needs to pay double in mr.wong only for the decoration?I think this is clear enough

Gourmet Traveller

Modern and well constructed Chinese dishes. Great when you share, both the mains and desserts. Pricier than other good Chinese restaurants.

A M

Amazing!!

Lien Lam

Ordinary Food. Great atmosphere Food - very ordinary Very pricey - but this was expected Great service Ordered: Pork and prawn shiu mai - Marigold and Palace Chinese restaurant makes it alot nice Pork shop dumpling 'Xao long bao' - similar to Din tai Fung (for 2/3 of the price) Pork and pumpkin dumpling (very different, nice) I never had this anywhere before Hot and sour soup - Din Tai Fung is nicer for 1/2 the price Aromatic duck spring roll - nothing special $6 a piece) Stir fried Shanghai noodle with crab meat, leek and XO sauce - ordinary (taste the same as the one I make at home :-)) Twice cooked green bean with pork mince and XO sauce - din Tai Fung is as nice for 1/2 the price Crispy fry Balmain bug with spicy salt - again I make nicer one (not blowing my own horn ;-) but I have been told I make very nice food) All the above cost $140 (does not include drinks), I am not complaining though. The service was great, your glass will never be empty, the waiter/waitress almost look out to make sure you glass is filled. I also love the atmosphere. If you like nice atmosphere or great service this is the place to go. If you are a food lover dont mind the service or atmosphere, you are better off going to Chinatown where the food is more authentic and for the price you are paying at Mr Wong you can order live seafood. One thing to note is the food at Mr Wong is not as oily as that in Chinese restaurant.

Trippy

Dumplings good but otherwise overrated. That seems to be the gist of some of the other comments here as well. The steamed dim sum selection was wonderful (if pricey) but the other dishes were average to poor. The roast chicken was very ordinary --- I've had better roast chook from Woolies and Coles. Service ranges from super-attentive to none at all. Will not be back except for dumplings.

Taste_Bud

WOW!!. Now here is a place that is worth the wait and lives up to all the hype! My partner and I ate here on a Saturday night, 6 days later my thoughts are still with the pancake duck and the pork hock...fantastic...! This was our first time we visited Mr Wong and we were thoroughly impressed with the decor, the atmosphere, the staff and above all the food...my goodness the food! Again I add - the pork and the duck were simply amazing. If you are looking for an 'upscale' dim sim or a sweet and sour pork dish then head off to your local bowl-o to treat yourself. But if you want to experience something unique in Asian cooking this for me is the place and I’m happy to pay a premium for it. 9.5/10...A definite return visit and a recommendation to all friends

Happy1

VERY DISAPPOINTING. I could put up with a couple of undercooked dumplings, but the beef dish we received was burnt. How can any restaurant, let alone one supposedly of this calibre, serve burnt food.

Dean Stewart

The best food I have ever eaten in my life! The staff are incredible & lightning fast service! Can't wait to go back!

Jedratty

Cant go Wong. Nice atmosphere at Mr Wongs. We had a Banquet and loved it. Very nice westernized Chinese food, with great service and pretty decent servings. Will be back to this one defiantly. Well done Merivale again

John Smith

The dog was crispier then last time and for some reason I heard barking.

Lauren Eardley

Enjoyed it. Great decor in the restaurant although it is a bit loud. The food was delicious, everything we had was yum and we were in a massive table of about 20. Service was good, never missed a beat. I would go back but for a special occasion as it is quite expensive! Yum.

Kiwi Kali

Waited 90 min for a table on Sat night, but it was worth it. Sat downstairs. Beautiful fit out and plenty of staff. Ordered lamb cutlets, scallops with tofu and crispy eggplant. All the food was great but the eggplant was the standout. Definitely recommend it.

Natalie Ashton

Wish Mr Wongs was in Melbourne. Great night with fabulous food, dumplings and soup to die for! thank you to Cloe for a memorable night with profession yet friendly service the hour wait was worth it

Jodi

Not bad. Dumpling were good. A little expensive but great atmosphere.

Hungry Caterpillar

This is an amazing culinary experience. Highly recomend a visit to Mr Wongs.

Cindy

!!!One of the best dim sum in Sydney!!!. Just had a great lunch with my boyfriend this afternoon in Mr. Wong. If you are looking for ...... 1. Great atmosphere 2. Fine dining 3. Tasty food 4. Friendly service I am sure you won't regret going to Mr. Wong. Also read some of the negative reviews, some of the reviews we thought a little bit harsh to the restaurant. I am a Taiwanese, I love dim sum and tried in so many different places. The food in Mr. Wong actually tastes great and authentic. I feel sorry to the diners who had bad experience there, but maybe we should rate it with the whole dining experience not just the money wise. Wish you all have great experiences in Mr. Wong just like us :-)

Kevin

Overpriced dumplings for gweilos. Horrible decor. Bad service - waitresses who don't have a clue...

Luke

What can I say!? Paying $45 for a peeking duck dish which was small!?! And $18 for basic rice with peas? What the hell!!? I have dined at restaurants all over the world and never have I experienced the 'wank' of charging that much for basic dishes that were not that good. The food was sooooo not worth the price. The wine list was BS! I paid $55 for a bottle of Sav Blanc which is an $18 bottle in the liquor store. That kind of mark up is highway robbery. Don't bother with this wanky inner city rip off shyte. Leave it up to the corporate looser types who put it on their company tab.

Carmel

The honey chicken wings and Peking duck rolls are awesome the service is great and the place is fantastic

ShoopShoop

Delicious but overpriced. Way, way overpriced for what it is, but delicious.

Melbourne Foodie

Loved the fitout. Awsome fit out, and great staff so glad we finally got to eat at Mr Wong's and we were not disappointed. The dumplings were all really good including the xiao long bao. You must try the Sesame Prawn toasts here, they are not your usual fare. Also had the duck spring rolls and crispy royal crab noodle wrap, both were again lovely. We then had the scallops with silken tofu & xo sauce and the crispy eggplant was a surprise highlight. We will definitely return asap.

Linda B

A Table of Happy Foodies. We started of with Mixed Steamed dumplings and Duck Pancakes, the dumplings were full of flavour and the duck was tender and very tasty. This followed with... Roasted five spice pork belly, Steamed fish fillet with ginger and shallots, Steamed scallops with ginger, shallots, XO sauce and Silken tofu, Mr. Wong’s special fried rice with pork and prawn (large). The dishes were so fresh, tender, not greasy and delicious. We finished off with Mr. Wong’s deep fried vanilla ice cream served with butter scotch sauce, as it was a large dish we shared two serves between the four of us. It wasn't the usual fried fare... it was, we all agreed...delicious. We had a great drop of Pinot Noir with our meal as well. The service was friendly, attentive and the meals came out with great timing. The decor is groovy, background music was enjoyable and we all had a great Sunday evening.

Louisee

Underwhelmed. Should of stayed in Eastwood, food is half the price and tastes twice as good. Best thing was the ginger beer.

Mel

I enjoyed it. Really cool restaurant - love the decor. The $89 banquet we had was pretty over priced, and I would say I only really enjoyed about 1/2 of it. The steamed fish in ginger and the pork hock were outstanding - I would go back for those 2 dishes. Not many/even servings from what you would expect on an $89 banquet. My friend who manages a high end restaurant advised me against the banquet option in future as restaurants usually just include the dishes they make the most profit on.

Marc Menzagopian

Great look but just hype.. Fantastic Setting and great decor - but without that it's not much. Over priced food for what it is, though still tasty. Some dishes that should stay classic have been messed with too much, others are your standard fare (just mini sized). $14 for fried ice cream is pushing it. Stick to your local authentic chinese with large clothed tables, otherwise join the trend and pay the high prices for Wong's.

Pjredit

If everything was as fabulous as the dim sum, i would say great, rather than just good. Everything was well cooked, but i really would like to see them push the envelope a bit more. It was basically fairly standard, but well done Cantonese food to appeal to white folks (of which i am one). In this realm, for me Spice Temple does it better by going further out on the Sichuan limb. Slightly disappointed.

Foodeater

Delicious. Went for my birthday with my mum and sister and ended up ordering more than we could finish. We expected very small serving sizes so were pleasantly surprised! The scallops and ribs were my favourite and I found the food delicious!

Panda Koala

Average Cantonese food for ignorant white people. Basically a Cantonese restaurant trying hard, pretending to be the posh Chinese restaurant that sells all. Yum Cha is from HK, but that mouth watering world famous Peking Duck is from Beijing and definitely not cooked and served the way like this. You can't replace soul and culture and class with decoration and hype. I suggest the chef and owner travel to Beijing to learn, and teach their staff basic Chinese words on the menu. Just another wannabe place for ignorant people who don't know much about Chinese food.

Narelle Grant

Arguably the best Chinese food we've ever had. Comparable with Melbourne's famed Flower Drum.

Haz_foodie

We had a random idea to try Mr. Wong after the AFL, hearing good reviews from friends. I called Merivale and was told there was a 2 hour wait (expected for a Saturday night). The concierge staff were friendly and welcoming. They advised us of the 2 hour delay and suggested we chill out at their underground bar. The setting of the entire complex was wonderful. The large underground bar had a 1950's New York charm and the restaurant itself was well fitted in typical Hemmes style. My phone died so we went back up to ground level at 10.15pm. We were told there was another 20min wait and asked to wait at the restaurant bar to be called over. 20 minutes later my friend went to concierge and asked how long and they said they had seating available. Finally! We were given menus and ordered a mocktail each, which were refreshing. The head waiter then asked if we had dined here before and proceeded to suggest dishes from their quite western Cantonese menu. We ordered the steamed dim sum platter and the chef accommodated for my dietary needs. They arrived well presented and great in colour and were wonderfully tasty. Our 2 other orders were the Kung Pao chicken and steamed ocean trout with blackbean and chilli. The chicken didn't have the kick we were looking for and was on the salty side which was a disappointment as it came highly recommended. The ocean trout was deliciously flaky and soft and had enough sauce to accompany the rice. The only downside was the 40min delay with the mains but the kitchen staff had informed us that the meals were on their way which was nice. Service was good, staff were friendly. The food is comparable to restaurants in Chinatown or the suburbs but typically pricey for an "exclusive" location. Will be back again, much earlier, to try the calamari as duck (which always runs out early here). Overall: 7.5/10

Pollo_pesce_me

Frankly its an expensive version of your run of the mill china town restaurant... food quality doesn't justify the price and the flavours are the same as any other average Chinese- they did spend bit of money decorating the place and tried hiring sassy waiters to give some of that attitude you get in New york and frankly It was the quality I hated about the place.. I'm sure some masochistic will love it.

Sharon Wintle

For what is a truly beautiful space, the service you receive at mr wongs is truly poor. After waiting more than an hour and a half we were then seated at the bar, drinks came 45 minutes after ordering them, with entrees coming 20 minutes before drinks. After waiting 45 minutes for our main meals only one came out. 20 minutes later the second followed. Mr wongs is filled with pretentious twats like the maitre de. What a pompous ass. Will never recommend or go here again.

Rach84

This was tough to rate. The space was great and service was ok. Wine list extensive with a range of prices which us always nice. The food I thought was nothing special, perhaps we ordered wrong but I thought for the price, I have definitely had the same at a cheaper price. Was disappointed the food wasn't more impressive.

Darryn

Almost ok. Recently moving from Melbourne to Sydney, My Sydney friends have a "must go to list "for me and my partner to visit, Mr Wong was on that list, And we went last night. Basically we don't get it. The decor is beautiful, but honestly the food and service were on par with any other Chinese dining experience we have ever had, except we payed four times as much!! If having a hidden lane way entry is considered cool in Sydney, Then it's way behind. Maybe it is catered to larger groups (as it seems to be ) but it was a disappointing dining experience for my wife and I.

MissApfelbaum

Where is the soul?. Some dining experiences in Sydney have become rather theatrical of late! Following a set formula - Beautiful interior - check! Ex-Tetsuya's chef - check. Gorgeous vintage inspired decor - Check. Hipster barmen - check! need i go on... BUT WHERE IS THE SOUL. This is carefully marketed stuff people - be warned! Maybe they should focus on the food? I have eaten better Chinese for a fraction of the price at my local Chinese. For example - the special fried rice was cold, dry, tasted like blah and slapped on a CHIPPED PLATE. $18? Peking duck was average peking duck - cold again and with not enough ingredients to fill the amount of pancakes we were given.

Kiran Bhana

Amazing food and good atmosphere. Roast duck and kung pao chicken were delicious

Steve Gale

What just happened?. Went for dinner with a mate last night following a recommendation from local. The venue was fantastic. I remember it as a night club, what a difference. Love the open kitchen and the huge WW1 style oven in the centre of the kitchen. So much happening, great buzz. Ordered a bottle of wine from the excessively priced wine list (the wine was beautiful however.) The menu was a little daunting but clearly designed for larger groups with a number of banquet options available. If there are 4 or more take one of these. We asked the waiter for suggestions based around the proteins we liked and agreed on 2 entries and 3 mains with some rice. He was very helpful Top marks, so far!! He then came back and said they just sold the last pork belly and would we like to change it for the pork hock. He said it was more or less the same and was more popular than the pork belly. (If that was the case why did the pork belly sell out and not the hock??) They are known for their pork belly which was one of the reasons why we went there so this was disappointing. We agreed to accept the pork hock instead. As it turned out an inspired decision. It was fantastic The first entrée arrived. Duck pancakes. Awesome. Lots of duck and lots of pancakes. Then the first main course arrived. Wait a minute!! Where is our second entree? The dumplings? We let this go and started devouring the pork hock and the spicy chicken that arrived soon after. That too was fantastic. Great amount of chilli. We took our time as we new we had the steamed fish with ginger and shallots to come. After half an our we gave up and pushed away the plates and kept talking. We then asked for the bill but asked that the fish not be on there as we never received it. He apologised, blamed the busy kitchen and trotted off. The bill duly arrived without the fish but with both the pork hock and pork belly vying for top honours. We got the attention of the waiter and as he walked up he said sorry about that and took the bill away. We never even said what the problem was? How did he know that. Was he trying to put one over us? Does he get paid commission for over charging. It left a very sour taste on our mouths at the end of a great meal. I am sorry I didn't get to taste the fish or the dumplings but at the end of the night we were full with the dishes we did have. Perhaps he was trying to tell us something??? Just a warning. Have a great meal at Mr Wongs, but double check your order and triple check the bill. Many people don't.

Anil Chandhok

Better luck next time. Great ambience and friendly staff. Food was a disappointment as both our main courses , Kung Pao chicken & Pork mince with XO sauce, were exceptionally salty. Overall a fairly average experience. Anil

Justine

YUM!!!!. I like to rhyme, Mr Wong was fine, we ate fish which was delish, and duck pancake which was great, my date was cute, he even handed over the loot, would definitely recommend Mr Wong's lovely food, and make sure you don't forget to check out the loos!

Elterrill

Late lunch. We arrived around two and they were sold out of Peking duck. We had a few pleasing dim sims. The rice noodle with beef was delicious and had the smokey wok breath we all love. The crispy eggplant with fish sauce was weirdly westernised. It had a syrupy sauce of, I think kecap manis. The fish sauce was undetectable, so it totally missed the buzz of salty/oily/fishy and crunchy. The noise was deafening and as the crowd thinned out, the music was turned up really loudly. Like a nightclub - we had to shout our order to our lovely waitress.

DavidM

Took my staff there for a team celebration & had the $88 banquet. The setting is an old wool store and is casual but classy. The quality of the food was amazing. Every dish was sensational & everyone commented it was the best Chinese they had ever tasted. There was plenty of food & the service was excellent as well. Would definitely recommend

Jennyandreou

Too much Hoo Haa Mr Wong. Dinner last night for 12 and expected so much more. Dry Horrors was a surprising element. Who expects to pay $110 per head for the pleasure of consuming MSG or other cheap enhancers? Even the suburban Chinese restaurants have long ago ditched this horrendous additive. The other issue was Gluten free dishes. They are marked on the menu but when the dishes arrived the staff couldn't tell us which ones were actually gluten free! So our gluten free diner had to wait for staff to go to the kitchen and get back to the table with the information. Even then, the kitchen relayed that they couldn't guarantee that it was 100% gluten free. Smaller restaurants already have their finger on the gluten free pulse; at half the prices we paid last night. Bad form and just doesn't cut it. Won't be going back.

Chlotoro

Naughty, Naughty Mr Wong!. We dined here last week for dinner for the first time. I must say that the space is very impressive - great look and feel. Service friendly and well paced. We ate early before the place filled so atmosphere was pleasant. I imagine that the noise would be an issue when the place is full as it tended this way by the time we left and hour later. We loved the steamed dim sim basket. Then had 3 other dishes. About an hour after dinner, all those in our party complained of the "dry horrors" aka sooo thirsty! We believe that the fried rice noodles with the wagyu beed contained either MSG or some other tenderiser/flavour enhancer. The beef was impossibly tender and not the texture of steak. Whilst the dish was tasty at the time it really did leave a 'bad taste in our mouth' impacting what otherwise would have been a very pleasant experience. This place is not cheap- at $100 per head including drinks . Come on Mr Wong - you shouldn't need to use additives at your place. Please refrain!!

D

Tough one to review. One the one hand they serve great dishes like the sweet and sour pork hock that melts in your mouth and on the other hand most of the dishes are ridiculously overpriced and nothing special. The decor and location is second to none so I can understand why people will enjoy dining here especially since getting good chinese food often means Australians need to venture to dirty and badly designed unfriendly Chinatown joints.

MrPucci

MrPucci would go back for the dumplings alone.. Just order the dumplings and chilli prawns and you won't go wrong. Ordered Chinese broccoli, billed for Chinese broccoli, received bok choy??? It was nice anyway.....

MR T

Like it. Good food and great venue. Only one bad dish - deep fried cutlets - it was a bit KFC minus the chicken! Everything else was on the money.

Stelsy

To be enjoyed.... I love Mr Wong's - not for anything one particular element but for the WHOLE experience. Food is not "authentic" Chinese but they don't claim to be - however a delicious mix of Cantonese, Malay-chinese and Taiwanese. The food is different and daring and the dim sum menu is to die for. No, its not a cheap eat local Cantonese and its not trying to make dim sums like everybody else in Chinatown. So if you want to enjoy a long lingering lunch or dinner with tasty asian dishes, original dim sums, a fabulous wine list, cocktails to boot, amazing decor and awesome music - go to Mr Wong. If you want "authentic" Cantonese identified with a cheap eat and oil stained walls - go to Chinatown. But you'll be pleasantly surprised that enough local Chinese disagree and see the value in what Mr Wong offers - just go on Sat and Sun for lunch and check out the clientele....

Yujin Song

Pretentious Chinese food for white people. Food here is only worth about one third of its value. Go to any decent Cantonese/HK-style Chinese restaurant and all of this will be had for much cheaper and better value too. Or even better, how about trying some different Chinese food by travelling to places where the Chinese themselves eat, like Eastwood, Hurstville, Burwood? In summary: pretentious, expensive and overrated food to please white people who like to think they are getting 'authentic Chinese' and looking hip and cool at the same time.

Claudia

New Favourite. Every dish we ordered was fantastic! very simple and very tasty

KaKaKM

Will not go wrong with basic dishes. Dined here on Chinese New Year. Menu is very limited with a lot of basic Chinese dishes like Mapo tofu, green beans with pork mince and XO sauce. I wouldn't pay the merivale price for these dishes. We ordered Stir fried chilli king prawns ($32), Steamed fish fillet with ginger and shallots ($32), Hotpot of braised tofu and seasonal baby vegetables, served “Lo Han” style ($26), Alaskan snow crab, chrysanthemum leaves, nashi pear and ginger ($19) PRAWNS – prawns were fresh and the dish was a proper main dish size. Chilli was just right, not too spicy STEAMED FISH FILLET- Fish was smooth, well steamed, flavors are just right but hey, in comparison to steaming a whole fish, you can’t really go wrong with fish fillets right? LO HAN TOFU POT- disappointing... the right Lo Han ToFu Pot flavors were missing, the tip of the baby carrots were still there, so you will need to take the top part of the baby carrot off before you can them. It’s more like a ToFu Pot then Lo Han Pot ALASKAN SNOW CRAB SALAD- very tasty, but portion was definitely abit small for $19 OVERALL It was a dining experience, this is a rather western Chinese restaurant but still be able to offer pretty good Chinese flavors for basic dishes. Would definitely go back for lunch to try out their dim sum.

Isabelle Lionheart Hampson

The food is delicious and the prices reflect this high level of quality. If you want to stuff your face and eat a massive plate of food, probably not a good choice. If you enjoy tasty mouthfuls and sharing with the table you are going to have a great time. Lovely staff and gorgeous interior design. In response to people commenting on the reservation issues, This is a restaurant for executives and big spenders. Obviously they are going to get the best service 100% of the time. That being said I have gone without my company and received great service. If you are ready going and prepared to have fun, the buzz and noise will get to you.

Semo

The deco is nice, but because of the wood on the wall and floor, the packed tables, loud music and very full house, the place was very noisy. The menu lacks innovation. Of what we ordered, the prawn dumplings and steamed fish tasted of MSG. The place is under staffed. This means you have to work to get your service. The waiting staff lack awareness that Cantonese steamed fish comes with watery sauce and spilled it onto my skirt when collecting our bowls.

PR

Top Notch. Great Food - Groovy atmosphere - Terrific service. We ate at the high tables and mixed with different people.

Jo

Food Awesome. The food on Sunday night was exceptional, could not fault it: tasty, spicy, interesting, utterly delicious and more than met our expectations. Same could not be said for the Hostess, she was rude, indifferent, uninterested and after more than a hour's wait for either a share table or on our own, lied about how long we'd been waiting even though it clearly showed we'd been there longer than an hour. There were at least two full benches of shared space as well as small table dotted around free at that time, as my partner had visited the bathroom and had walked past them all. NOT IMPRESSED, she clearly doesn't like her job as she was completely uninterested in serving the clients to tables.

The Hungry Runner

Not Wong! Spent our 1hr wait sipping a few cheeky cocktails at the very funky bar Parma and Co. Barely through the second when the host called us through. A personal escort between the sister venues to our table, a bit of banter with some diners at the bar and they basically recommended/chose our order (prawn and mango dim sum, Kung pow chicken and chilli tofu - get on it!). A nice wine list in glass cellar, awesome/expansive fit out, a cool atmosphere with an interesting mix of classy customers and a doorman who was noticeably "talkative" made for a very good experience. The whole area inspired a little piece of Melbourne nostalgia. Seems to be a bit hot or not from the reviews, but definitely on my hot list.

Rob

Hate to wait for wine. The food came out in rapid succession. Shame about the bottle of wine. I ate the prawn and scallop dumpling, which was awesome but began to wait for the wine before trying the other dishes. After a time, while the wine waiter was busy fluffing about with a couple of very tall, very attractive, female diners, the crispy barra was becoming cold and not so crispy. It was not busy, only a few tables by about 2.45pm. We asked another waiter for our wine. It came but by then, the food was only warm. It was a special occasion for us so it was disappointing and annoying to wait for the wine. There was no apology from the wine waiter although our food waiter did apologise for the wait.

Laura

Arrived and was told it was a 2hr wait. Happily put our name down and went for a drink elsewhere. Returned after 2 hrs (and not getting a phone call) to be told another 15 mins and 2 people ahead of us. After 45 mins of waiting at the bar, finally someone checked and we were told we were now 5th in the list (yes, we went backwards!). Finally, was given a table after bringing this to their attention. Seated under a leaking pipe and couldn't be moved. Cocktails are awesome. Food is great but expensive if you've ever been out with Asian friends/family in Sydney.

Blahblah

Not so impressed with the food. I enjoyed the mushroom dish most of the 7 dishes we ordered. The dumplings were excellent. But everything else was too sweet. Even the sweet & sour ham hock was all sweet and no sour. I was very disappointed with the mabo tofu. The decor was nice, the service was great but the chef is far too heavy handed with the sugar.

Nom Nom Nom

Mr Wrong. Fry Rice took too Wrong. The steamed dumplings are excellent as good as you get. The beef hotpot was so so, I don't recommend. The duck pancakes are very good, plenty of crispy duck. I prefer China lane to this.

FunkyCouple

Disappointed. Hmm...I don't consider myself a foodie but I love food. I and my man (he's the foodie half:) decided to try Mr Wong since we were pretty hungry (after a whole day running around the city) and they were the only decent restaurant open at around 11-12pm. I fell in love with the decor and atmosphere as soon as I walked in and the bathrooms are fantastic as well (yeah, I know..bathrooms..but as a girl, I always check-them out:). The staff were great but there weren't many people to serve so of course, we had their attention. Anyway, the food I found disappointing. I don't remember all the dishes we had (that must say something) but the chilli prawns stood out - prawns and chilli! Nothing else, so pretty bland in my opinion. My man thought the same. We also had steamed greens and they were perfect. Overall I think the place is overpriced and although I might go there again it won't be a first choice.

Appetene

The food was nice, but very overpriced. A plate of vegetarian fried rice cost us $24, and there was no difference between what they serve and what I can get at a Chinese take away. The service wasn't bad, but they all seemed very confused. Four different waiters asked to take our order within three minutes of us being seated, but when we had a chance to look at the menu they were nowhere to be seen, very strange. All in all I wouldn't recommend this place. It seems to be more hype than substance, and it is expensive for what it is.

Sydney Foodie

Great food, great atmosphere. Went here for Saturday lunch with a group of 5 and was very impressed. I don't think we were disappointed with any of the dishes that we ordered. Highly recommend the sweet and sour pork hock, served in pieces off the bone and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The steamed fish with ginger and shallots was also a highlight as was the crispy skin duck. YUM!

Ss

Dry Duck Great Service. What a great fitout! Thanks Sibella Court. The service was exceptional, from the neat-haired doorman to the James Bond style drinks waiter resplendent in bow-tie & snappy suit. Our waitress was delightful, fun, friendly, helpful, knowledgable of the food but somewhat miffed when asked if the chicken was free range (as opposed to stinky chicken). Would Hemmes use stinky chicken? Lets hope not. My mate and I ordered simply and perhaps unadventurously but that aside we were both disappointed with the duck. It was overcooked and therefore dry. Would I go back? Probably. Its a good look and worth a visit. Check it out folks...

Erica White

Amazing. WOW. This is my favourite Merivale establishment yet. What a fantastic transformation! Love the decor and the ambiance. The service is exceptional. The steamed mushroom dumplings are to die for. So is the crispy silken tofu. Very busy so need to book early or get there at 11.30am and wait outside.

Cat V.

Loved it but very expensive for what it is. Dumplings/dim sum are fabulous but other dishes like duck pancakes and char sui pork are what you can get anywhere. Restaurant is beautiful and staff very attentive. Would go back for a special occasion. Drinks menu probably most extensive I've seen!

George Patton

Can't believe only bookings of 6 at night!. I cannot believe that this place only accepts bookings of 6 or more at night! That is arrogant and horrible!

LL

Won't be back. It's a beautiful restaurant with very attentive staff who try very hard to please. The food though is just SALTY. We read into the hype and tried it but we won't be back. It's a lovely restaurant to preen in. It's Chinese food for westerners.

Caitlin

All I want to say is that it was delicious. I know some friends who had a bit of a bad experience with staff (slow, not present) but I guess we got lucky, because she was lovely and gave us good advice. The dessert with the strawberries, will be one of my top 5. So YUM...... A bit expensive, but good.

Ehmbee

Not sure why such a low eati.... Not sure why such a low rating. We had a group of four and all had a great experience. Food was enjoyable, service was friendly and venue is amazing

Liana

Not great. After waiting for 20 minutes they sat us down next to the kitchen, and in the middle of dinner decided to scrub the floor of some coolroom which stunk up the place of crabs. It was revolting and not the best view. The food was so so. Steamed dim sims were lovely, but the waggu beef was revolting, couldnt chew it and it tasted like liver. Fried ice cream was too oily and not hot enough, I've had better in china town. Mango dessert was nice. Not worth $80 per person when you have to smell and hear someone scrub the floors.

Foodie

Nothing special. Was disappointed especially after all the hype it received. To find out they charged us $10 for a bottle of water was disgusting, that cost more than our dumpling entree. While the dumplings were great, our main meal of duck, rice and a hot pot weren't anything special at all. Our table was put into a corridor where waiters were always running up and down and constantly to stop by to fill up our water and tea - which I can understand is part of the service, but it's not something we like, especially over such a tiny table. At one point we had 3 waitors attending to our table at once. It was good to try, but I wouldn't go back.

Iwantmorenow

Fine. Shame restaurant still trying to be a nightclub . With plenty of empty tables inside and a queue out the door of hungry waiting dinners. Menus slow to arrive. Food is great. Music a little loud and Duk drying room a bit gross

Mrs F

The husband and I were here just last night/early morning I'm thinking this is probably the key to enjoying your meal at Mr Wong. Arrived at about 11:45pm and walked straight in and got a table for 2, there were many empty tables around us. Service was very quick to begin with got our menu and drinks but then took a while to get the waiters attention to order our dinner, then later the dessert and to settle the bill. Definite hits - the Alaskan snow crab salad, my goodness was that tasty! We were a bit blah when it arrived but were really impressed when we tried it - loved the mix of the nashi pear and fish roe ( I think). Also really enjoyed the prawn wonton soup - tasty, wholesome broth, sweet and sour pork hock - lovely balance of flavours and the deep friend foie gras prawn toast (a part of the deep fried dim sum) - so naughty it was nice. The rest of the deep fried platter wasn't as great - tasty but was expecting more, I'm thinking we get the steamed platter next time. The stir fried king prawn and prawn egg noodle was a little bland but did compliment the other dishes we had, didn't feel it would be something you could just have on its own. Fried ice cream tasted like your average neighbourhood Chinese fried ice cream and the butter scotch sauce was like caramel sauce - nice but nothing special. Overall had a great meal - there was nothing bad - there were some real stand out dishes with some average ones, service was friendly when we got the waiters attentions, absolutely adored the decor felt like you were in 1940s Hong Kong (we thought the toilets were really well set up) and the music (especially liked that one waiter kept singing along to the songs). Would happily return for supper, based on the other reviews I'm not sure I'd want to ruin my view of Mr Wong's by going to a lunch session.

Terrywho

What the duck?. Weekend Lunch: Uncertain waiters, loud music, messy bathrooms, poor service, cold rice and NO DUCK. Better restaurants, better service, better food and definitely better management in other Sydney Chinese offerings. Disappointing.

SJL

We arrived 10 minutes before the restaurant opened as we had heard that it got quite busy however there were only 2 other people there. The maitre d left us waiting outside until a gentlemen invited us in to wait at the bar until service started. The maitre d later came over to inform us that he had a "lovely" table for two waiting for us however the table was not lovely, it was shoved between the staff station, a larger table and a set of stairs. This is the table we were given even though we were the 3rd and 4th people to arrive. When we were seated we were informed that our "lovely" table was booked at 8 o'clock for another party which seemed odd considering reservations are not possible at Mr Wong's. Our waiter then pushed us to order quickly, our food came out very quickly which was a plus however the char siu pork was room temp and dry by the time it got to our table and the $24 price tag for a plate of vegetarian fried rice was obsurd. All in all a very disappointing visit.

Sivea

Ok, I get that this place is hot right now but I think the 62% likes is more realistic than the hype it's getting. Yes, the food is good, not fantastic though, and the fit out is pretty cool but that's about it. Glad We went but won't be rushing back.

Hungary Rick

After had dinner with my friends in Mr Wong yesterday I cant stop laughing. Ultra modern Chinese food? works of Art? They chefs know must have studied psychology. They are high profile. If you don't like the food you dont belong Such a galamorous restaurant. As a chinese from china I am quite shocked by the food. The worst Chinese food I have ever had in some sophisticated restaurants back home and here.But I still pretended I enjoyed much in front of my Aussie friends. It is just like classical music to some people. if you don't like it you are not cultured. But my taste buds are not designed to analyse culture. The only care about tastes. Are those big chefs at Mr Wong over-trained, or under -trained because the studied the art of cooking instead of cookin itself.

Choong

Yes & No. Had dinner with family, they didn't enjoyed it but it was okay for me. Ordered the pork belly, drunken chicken, duck pancakes, steamed fish, bbq pork and mixed greens. Yes would be back with friends then off to Palmer & Co and No not with my family thou

May Huang

> 2 hours wait???. I didn't end up eating at Mr Wong. We (3 of us) arrived there at 6:30pm on a Saturday, was told we could only get a table at 8:45 (no guarantee). Oh btw, we saw lots of empty tables inside. Yes Saturdays are always busy for restaurants. But seriously???? Are you that busy??? The 3 people right before us got a wait time till 8pm. Does that mean you only have one table so that we're waiting for the group before us to finish??? We got too pissed off we went to Darling Quater, got a table immediately and served nice dinner. I got this feeling that they only give out a few tables to public per night and trying to create they hype by driving the demand. Bottom line: if you don't allow s not going to work! Too many exceptional Chinese out there for a portion of the price!

Dupain

Will Fail.. Tables are ridiculously small for Chinese. Door staff are impolite. Food comes out cold and in random order. Lol our steamed greens came out last preceded by the fried rice and all the meat/fish came out prior. Lol nfi. Floor staff were great but minimal. Need some Asian waiters to know how to handle a Chinese resturant as plenty of first time Asians eating. Doubt they'll venture away from Chinatown again. It was truely awful.

BB

Great décor, average food, must book. Don't hurry to dine here.

Fionanovak

Not convinced!. Mr Wong is a place to go to if you wanted to be with a crowd who believe they know what Asian food is all about. The main courses are terribly salty and lack the the flavoursome layers of Asian cuisine. The Yum Cha dishese ( small Chinese shared plates of dumplings , radishcakes etc) fare quite a lot better in terms of flavours and taste. The service though is outstanding and faultless. The team made certain we were well taken care of. Honestly, truly authentic and delicious Asian food can be found so close in Chinatown at a third of the price.Then again, if you want to be in a more glamourous setting and be seen hanging around a pretentious set of people where the food is secondary, then Mr Wong is for you.

Steffarama

Went on a Tuesday and sat at the kitchen bar as there were no sit down tables left. Still had a great meal though. Highlights were definitely the Peking duck and the steamed dumpling platter. Great wine list also. Only gripe was that our last dish took a while and it seemed that they forgot about it. Service could be improved as a smile was a little hard to come by. But overall would happily come back to try some of the other things on the menu.

Ms Food Adventurer

Too many choices!. After going to Mr Wong's a busy Friday with a girlfriend, it took us at least 10 minutes to decide what to eat as there were so many yummy options on the menu. We opted for the abalone dumpling, the much talked about crispy pork and some other dishes. The food was very tasty and some of the dishes really unique (not what you would typically see on a lunch menu). The pork was everything you want in a chinese dish, sticky, sweet and crispy it's almost guilty to eat. We didn't have time to eat any dessert, but will definitely will be coming back to sample more from the menu very soon. I would rate this restaurant a 6.5/10

Mohjomedia

Golden century - 1, mr wong - 0. Enough said.

MadameB

Worth the hype. We couldn't fault it

Craig Schuetrumpf

Mr Wong - service needs improvement. We lined up, told the wait was 45 minutes - turned out it was 1 hr 30 minutes before we were seated!. This was only after I spoke to the manager. I think we would still be waiting there. The front of house was appalling abusing me because we complained and telling me that she 'had no control of the booking process'. Jamie's Italian have this down to a fine art - they have the electronic systems and trained staff - when they give you a time they are always very close to the time given. It was clear that Mr Wong's was trying to 'lock' us in - giving false times and then knowing that as the night goes on you have limited your options to eat any where else. The food is ok - but pricey for what you get. IT MIGHT BE RIDING THE WAVE NOW - BUT SURE ENOUGH IF THINGS DONT IMPROVE PEOPLE LIKE US (AND OUR FRIENDS) WONT BE BACK.

Norayim

Mr Wong or Mr Wrong. It was probably a mistake to dine at Mr. Wong restaurant after a very favorable review on Good Living as everybody in Sydney seems to want to eat there. The place was packed on a Wednesday evening at 6:30pm when we arrived. Unable to make a booking for the small party of 3, we were taken to a very uncomfortable long bench which could probably seat 6 people. We were told that they plan to put another 6 people on the table and 'instructed' us to sit on one end with a pole between us. It has taken us almost 15 minutes and talking to 3 people before we could settle down for the meal. Our encounter with the 'manages' of the restaurant was unpleasant and humiliating. Overall the food is ordinary, the service arrogant, the atmosphere noisy. I definitely will not revisit Mr Wrong again!

HollyRy

Great Food, Great Service. Really enjoy this restaurant it has wonderful food and wonderful service.

Susan Zhuang

Great venue but definitely overpriced. Absolutely gorgeous venue with a great area and plenty of cool-looking staff. Food was pretty decent but not mindblowing. I especially enjoyed the salt and pepper lamb cutlets with fennel and cumin (never quite had anything like it in Australia or China) and the wok-fried cultivated mushrooms. Dumplings and peking duck pancakes were good but fairly standard asian fare. Everything was definitely overpriced compared to what you can get elsewhere. But the venue is pretty unique and the cocktail list has some pretty interesting options. I wouldn't wait hours and for a table here (anything tastes amazing after a wait that long) - but you can book for 6+ and that's definitely the easiest!

Deborah

Impressed!. Top job to the team at Mr Wong's this evening! We ordered a glass of wine each, a delicious peking duck pancake platter, fantastic dumpling platter and scallop entree with the intention of heading off after finishing but found that the staff were very friendly, customer service oriented and demonstrated a great work ethic. The place was buzzing and had a great vibe to it which was refreshing for a Sunday evening. We didn't set out to order dessert or an extra glass of wine each but were impressed with the service and the willingness of the manager to walk the floor and check in with us to make sure everything was ok. To the team at Mr Wong's, keep up the great work! I will be recommending your business to others and will definitely visit again!

Estelephant

Was I at a different Mr Wong? After all the hype this place just didn't deliver. Waited 1.5hrs for a table - wont bother again. Average service, and expensive food that I've had better at my local Chinese. The fried ice cream was the highlight.

Miche

Well, okay for an experience. Nice atmosphere and service was good (top waiter). But be prepared to get shafted with a pineapple when it comes to overall value for money. Example: banquet menu says 'two desserts' (there were six of us), and it actually only meant two people could share 'one' dessert, and you can only choose two types max for your table. Seriously? wtf? I should be able to charge you guys $70 a head for false advertising f@#$ers! Oh, and I've had better Chinese too.

Darren

Left my name on the waitlist at 9pm for a table for two, even though we noticed plenty of empty table. They promised a table by about 10pm. Still no call. 10.30pm we were too hungry, caught a cab to Golden Century. Got a table immediately and had the best authentic Chinese meal in a long while. 11pm still no call. 11.30pm paid our bills and still no call from Mr Wong. Lucky we didn't wait. Terrible service. I expected better from Merivale.

James

Wong move?. I was slightly underwhelmed given the hype this joint was receiving. Your typical Merivale socialites burning your table cloth with their overprentiousness really detracted from the overall experience. The issue was not about the food. The dumpling set and the roast duck were absolutely brilliant. It's the fact that noone was eating around us that questioned my thoughts. I mean, it's Chinese at the end of the day. However I felt like it was more of a bar. Perhaps its just the beginning days, hopefully the appreciation for its great (and overpriced) food can be the focus soon.

Maree

NO EFTPOS. MR WONG doesn't accept EFTPOS and then wants to hit with you with a surcharge on Credit Card payment. Plenty of other nice restaurants in Sydney!!

Abcd11

Good food bad service. Food wasn't bad but most deep fried stuff are salty. Service was unprofessional and a bit over priced. The restaurant has just opened for a short period of them that could be the reason why, definitely need more training, otherwise wasting the good food!

Sarah

Average. I feel compelled to review Mr Wong as I generally enjoy my dining experiences in Merivale establishments (no pun intended). Mr Wong is in the old VIP area of what was Tank nightclub, it's large, loud and very well styled, the problem is it's uncomfortable. It's TOO LOUD, think nightclub rather than restaurant decibels. If you order more than one dish (which you will) the tables are too small to accomodate them, there are high share tables but these taper at the ends making it nearly impossible to enjoy your food. The waiters are good but impossibly busy so much so that it takes 5 - 10 mins to get their attention and you have to be assertive to do that. Now we come to the food: we had chilli crystal bay prawns which came out almost cold and I'm sure that wasn't intended as it took nearly 30 mins for our first food to come out after ordering, the flavours are good, not exceptional. Our Broccoli, snap peas & asparagus was next, this was great but how hard is it to do good stir fried greens? Last and by no means least the half roast duck which took another 35 mins to come to us after we had finished our other food, again good flavours but not great, the skin was not crispy so you had to battle with biting through it to get to the meat. All in all disappointing considering it was $30/plate ordered, I expected more. In contrast: The Palace Chinese may not be cool but the food is great. P.S. the notable exception is the deep fried ice cream...amazing.

BookEditor

Vegetarians/Vegans be WARNED. I went to Mr Wong on Bridge Lane for lunch and despite advising our table's waiter that I was a strict vegetarian I was provided 3 dishes that had meat. In fact, all three had ham, which would not only have broken my vegetarianism which has occured due to an illness but would have broken a religious dictate. While our waiter was very apologetic that scary part was that on two occasions he went and asked other staff to confirm that dishes were vegetarian only for me to find out from actually eating them that they had meat. Very poor training and very poor selection...

Kelly Belly

Can Do No Wong. Popped in for a late night mid week dinner. Stunning decor, although the noise levels had the three of us huddling in the middle of our table yelling at each other. Definitely not a venue for a romantic dinner. Due to our late start many of the dishes were unavailable. The waitress felt so embarrassed by this she comped us two dishes - the soy braised chicken and roast duck. Favorites among the dishes we tried were the latter, plus the chill prawns and definitely the sweet and sour pork hock. No deep fried batter bits here - the meat melted off the bone with a sticky sweet and tart glaze. A fun venue with reliable yums.

Fresh Bread

Credit card surcharge! U serious.?. Some dishes were good but the service was a bit all over the place that we weren't sure on what we would give for a tip. When we produced a credit card and were charged a 1% credit card surcharge that really was the last straw..... Really Mr. Hemmes what's next?

Jim

The emperor has no clothes. Is Sydney really so full of sycophants or am I alone in thinking Mr Wong is uncomfortable, overpriced and very ordinary. Service was ok. Cold rice, cold air and a cheezy decor. No bright addition to the Sydney food scene.

Cindy Hung

Honest feedback. I love the hardware, the building, the deco, even the freaky toilet - not the conventional cheesy Chinese setting, instead I feel like I'm in Spain or America's ski resort. Love it. Food wise - loads room to improve on. Food is too salty. The pecking duck is either too dry or too fattening. Soup base is the soul of all Asian soup yet it's not even close to the bar. For the price I'm paying, the expectation has to be high yet it's not even close to Phoenix or ChinaLane's standard. I will still go there for the ambience, not the food. It's getting better by the week, let's see how it goes in 2 months time.

2chooseyfoodies

Great late night option! I was out on Thursday night and didn't feel like any junk food so i popped in on my way home for a plate of dumplings and noodles with a friend. They were super quick, friendly and it isn't as busy as the earlier sittings!

Jackson

A tad expensive but very tasty. Service is great! Amazing atmosphere and fit out!! Minus points for all the dim sum arriving at the same time within 5 mins of placing order...ask staff/chef to stagger!

Lb88

Big fan of this new CBD hotspot! We didn't manage to leave a show at the theatre til' late, but luckily their late night dining with crab and those dim sums were waiting for us. Will be back again. Will be back again to try more!

Foodwinefun

Went for a boozy dinner the other night with a bunch of us and scored the private dining room - incredible! Very impressed with the Chinese names cocktails and the dim sum. Steamed fish with black bean was a stand out. Loved it.

Simone

Awesome fried icecream. Officially the best fried icecream I have ever had (and I’ve tried a few!). We had excellent service from our waitress. She spent a lot of time helping us choose a variety of dishes to make sure that we tried the best on offer and was always on hand to make sure we had everything we needed. Strongly recommend the vermicelli noodles with wagyu beef and the vegetables were very tasty.

Andy

Try the mud crab. I work around the corner and booked a table at this much hyped opening for dinner. The black pepper mud crab picture on their website made up my decision to order it and id did not disappoint, so fresh, so tasty. Taking some clients next week. They will be impressed if tonight was to show for it.

Sarah

Lucky Me!. Ok, I was one of few who managed to get a table for opening day. I went for lunch. Dumplings are to die for. The seafood consomme is one very large soup dumpling and my fave dish on the dim sum menu (unfortunately not available at dinner). Heading back next Tuesday for dinner to try the mud crab and will let you know how I go! in the meantime, get in there for lunch on the weekend - must try!

Review Mr. Wong - Sydney