As the name suggests this place is famous for its chinese cuisines.the best part about this place is their sitting area it has a large sitting area and it's very comfortable also we tried their dim sums of different types they were just amazing it's a must visit place for chinese lovers.
Really good food, but quite pricey. Dumplings and spring rolls were very good, and the curry was amazing. The seating process was a bit disorganised (but they were quite busy that night and we didn't have a booking). Service was very friendly
Fusion Asian- my absolute favourite dining choice. I couldnt go past the pork, prawn and scallop dumplings- yumo. Next favourite was definately the tempura whiting with wasabi mayo. Both dishes were completely out of this world. Smooth dry warm sake. Sashmi had some nice sweet new flavours , nice touch with the shredded apples beneath. Would definately come back- the ambience of hearing bird sounds amoungst the bird cage installation- is s drawcard , so is the great service. Its not cheap but well worth it.
Lots of amazing options for Chinese dishes. I recommend the chicken wings. However. Very westernised food and courses, the portions are quite small. Overall great service and ambience however food was lacking authenticity. They had a vegetarian section which was good. We had a male waiter with dark features who was amazing. Best service ever.
Had a lovely meal here. The dumplings were fluffy and tasty and the fried whiting was really cooked to perfection. Finally the blue eye was wok tossed and a great meal all up.
Saturday night went to China Lane Restaurant, having a banquet menu for $62 p/ prsn, which is really good deal, and food was really tasty and fresh.
A bit disappointed with the way food come out, probably because on Saturday night.
We had a group function and they were really busy that day and time! The wait stuff could have been more helpful or professional, but they were a bit unprofessional at organising and assisting the menu! Other than that, some dishes were good, some dishes were hit and miss! I like their sashimi, flavours and vinaigrette worked really well on that plate! Scallops were nicely cooked, salads, vegetables were alright but nothing was speacial. I had John Dory as main; as nice as the fish itself,I found the curry sauce is a bit salty and didn’t quite corporate with fish, but seperately they were nice.
We came here pretty randomly, without any plan to, fairly late as well. We were still served with extremely friendly waitstaff that let us know that the kitchen would close soon, so we should order as quickly as possible. We let them know we wanted vegetarian food, and our waitstaff gave us a few suggestions which we immediately said okay to. We had some delicious vegetarian dumplings and shiitake mushrooms and the wok-fried tofu all from the vegetarian section of the menu. The dumplings were really tasty! I loved the mushrooms which were sweet and lightly spicy too. I found the tofu a little heavier to eat, but it was still a delicious meal overall. I'm keen on coming back to try some of their other meal options :)
Excellent service, delicious food-well sized for the hungry, loads of vegetarian options, meals served all together so a little bit of a wait but the banging cocktails tided us over well.
Absolutely amazing, had great meal but it was a while ago, looking forward to go back when I visit Sydney again. Location of it is like finding a hidden gem
Came to china lane twice. Would recommend the wagyu puffs and duck pancakes. They are absolutely fantastic. The duck - never had Peking duck so good. I tried the barramundi, the chicken and lamb rump, they were good but no where near the duck and wagyu.
Also would recommend the chocolate mousse with ice cream. It's big enough to share!
It is one of the few places that has a great vegetarian spread in its menu. Rare for me to find such fabulous authentic chinese food anywhere. The desserts are also nothing short of scrumptious.
Service is great and so is the ambiance. One of my all time favourite places in Sydney.
China Lane is located in the CBD in a cool laneway with sounds of chirping birds and beautiful birdcages hung from above. A modern and fancy Chinese restaurant with a nice selection on the menu. The king mushrooms and the mackerel were tasty. Excellent presentation. The San choy bao were disappointing and overpriced. We couldn't fit in dessert but there were a few tempting options. Maybe next time.
A lot of people I know would dismiss the likes of China Lane and Mr Wong's as overpriced Chinese food which has been Westernized for the masses. Why pay for these restaurants when you could grab delicious Chinese dishes for half the price down in good old Chinatown? Well in my opinion, sometimes you want the tasty dishes but also a bit more of restaurant service. Meaning nice atmosphere, decor, service in addition to the food and this means having too fork out that little bit more. Sure, not likely something to enjoy all the time, but every now and then - why not.
Asian fusion restaurant situated in a small lane way. Nice, trendy and romantic. the hanging bird cages is definitely a feature.
Food..hmmm I found it was a bit average. May be my standard was high as it was set by chin chin in Melbourne.
Food was a bit too oily. It taste all right.
Amazing food, great place. Food and decor have been meticulously thought out and well executed. Highly recommended for special occasions as well as corporate lunches/dinners.
Was a little cautious to eat here on our special weekend away based on the other reviews. However, we had the most amazing night with stunning food. The service was brilliant. Will recommend this restaurant to everyone.
The perfect place to end our anniversary holiday! Great vibe off the laneway as you walk in, it helped the the restaurant was packed and buzzing. Our waitress was exceptional and I'm actually heartbroken my husband failed at leaving her a tip! She guided us through the menu, asked really open ended questions to understand what we wanted from the night and then with an air of authority she said leave it me... Two delicious cocktails arrived shortly after she left and they were matched to our tastes brilliantly! The food started to arrive and it was just plate after plate of amazing flavour! We had the master stock pigs ears, Pork San Chou buo, salt & pepper cuttlefish, tempura quail, and to finish a half serving of the sticky pork belly and Asian greens. We were stuffed!! But agreed it was the best meal we have ever eaten. Thank you for such a delicious experience!
Just had an excellent lunch @ China Lane. Picked a few dishes to share; dumplings, noodles, pulled pork bao & mushroom croquettes all of which were top notch! Sitting outside under the "birdcalls" made it extra special. Will definitely be back again!
Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
+4
You couldn't ask for a more perfect setting, location and setup are beautifully done.
For me one of my fave modern Chinese places to eat and relax at the same time.
Food is always perfect and presented well. Service is delightful and knowledgable
Spice up your evening with an extremely delightful feast for the Zomato x Sydney Festival x China Lane special menu. Glaze with a couple of cocktails to top off the night with good company and flavoursome food of course. Marinate your taste buds through the 9-course banquet with my highlight dishes being the incredibly juicy sichuan chilli chicken and the famous caramelised pork belly! Every dish is delicately crafted with unique combinations of flavours, leaving the biggest smiles on your face.
Dinner with a few friends. Nice decor and reasonable service. Food was mixture of different asian dishes ranging from Chinese , Japanese, Thai, Indonesian and more. My friends thoroughly enjoyed it, though it was a bit too salty and pretentious for me. Spent $75 per head which includes wine.
Tucked away in a lane way not far from Wynyard station, China Lane, an absolute treat. A group of 20+ of us made our way here to celebrate two of our friends birthdays and I can safely say this place will remain in my memory. As a vegetarian my dishes differed from those of others but every single dish was delectable and full of flavour. I enjoyed a vegetarian san choy bow, shiitake mushrooms croquettes, soba noddle salad and my favourite, the silken tofu and tomato sambal, I could live off that dish! The meat eaters were happy with their dumplings, quail, bao, pork belly, chicken and other dishes. I can't wait to go back!
I can't believe I hadn't visited this place sooner! Sister to my all-time favourite restaurant, China Doll, it's safe to assume the same high quality is maintained. The restaurant is tucked away in Angel Place so its a nice escape from the bustling George St and Martin Place. It's also a great place for a work lunch/business meetings as the chefs are trained to cook within the strict work time frames (without lowering their quality either). The food is absolutely delicious and the cocktails are a treat too.
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I joined some friends for an after work meal to celebrate Sydney Festival on Monday. China Lane is one of the sister restaurants of swanky China Doll on Woolloomooloo Wharf and China Diner in hipster-eqsue Bondi. With that in mind, I had big expectations and they were certainly exceeded - what a truly enjoyable night! As we walked through the door we were greeted by fantastic and attentive wait staff. The Sydney Festival set menu was varied, extensive and catered to all taste buds and preferences. We enjoyed pickled vegetables, sichuan style chilli chicken wings, prawn san choy bao, edamame soba noodles, two different fish dishes (both incredible!) wagyu beef massaman curry, wok fried asian greens AND crispy chicken. Knowing their soy braised crispy pork belly is a staple at the China Doll venue, we had to order a half serve for good measure. Our feast was then topped off with creamy coconut sago and black sticky rice. Foodwise, the stand outs would have to be the coconut sago, prawn san choy bao and the pork belly. I was on the verge of having to be rolled out of the restaurant as we left - I was THAT full! If you're up for a drink, their drinks list is extensive and they offer a fantastic range of cocktails. Sydney Festival and China Lane have definitely executed this offering, allowing diners the opportunity to eat top quality food at an affordable price point.
What an awesome dining experience. China lane is every bit as good as its big sister China Doll! I was lucky enough to have dinner with a large group which meant we could try an array of beautiful dishes! The mixture of both subtle and bold flavours was just perfection! Even the cocktails were delicate and delicious. This is not just a business lunch restaurant. Must try is the classic caramel pork belly but do not miss the prawn San choy bow, chilli chicken wings and the barramundi. Can't wait to go back!
We went to China Lane on a Monday night as we tried to get into another restaurant nearby which was full and had a ridiculous wait time. I am very glad we did. China Lane has a cosy vibe and attentive staff. The duck pancakes were delicious as was the crispy chicken and the stir fried greens. Highly recommended.
Great restaurant for a group dinner with good share options and an intimate private dining room. Solid wine list and consistent service levels.
It was pretty good Asian food to be honest, not really a fan of the masaman curry but you definitely have to try the pork belly dish!! It's was uh-MAZING!
Had dinner here last night and loved literally every single bite. Have never had chilli chicken wings that good, wagyu beef massaman curry was amazing the meat was so tender, and the salt and pepper prawns were up to standard as well. Amazing service. At first thought the prices were a bit expensive but it is so worth it for the portions you get and the flavour. Pity we live in Melbourne and can't come here all the time because we definitely would.
Oh my God! This rating is a joke, amazingg food, the wagu beef is unbelievable and the staff are so sweet , so glad we came to this place instead of Bulletin Place! Absolutely recommend if
I was super keen to try China Lane as I was starting to feel like I was the only one who had not been there. There’s a first world problem for you: it’s actually hard to get through all of the places I want to dine. I want to go to them all!. But the day finally came and it was a Friday night after a big work week which was even more appreciated. We got the last outside table and to be honest I felt the choice was easy.
Nestled under the swinging bird cages of Angel Place is China Lane, a chic and casual eatery serving delicious and contemporary Asian food to the hungry diners of Sydney's CBD. We had the pleasure of dining alfresco in the lane (with the help of some conveniently placed heaters) and were blown away at the quality, atmosphere and service of this dining gem.
Beautiful Chinese fusion restaurant set in the lane way behind George street. The staff here are absolutely amazing. Usually we will ask them to just recommend their favourite meals and or surprise us, as this place can do no wrong. If you aren't that adventurous, go for the pork belly or one of the amazing curries!
Simply Scrumptious!!. If you want a taste of NYC dining in Sydney, you must visit China Lane. Located in the CBD’s Angel Place under the beautiful Birdcage artwork, my fiancé and I were swept away with it’s romantic hideaway ambience. The prawn, sugar snap & water chestnut dumplings were scrumptious flavour bursts and kicked our night off with a bang. The magic cocktail list made us swoon and we had to try a couple of different ones, each sip matching the food we were feasting on. Our favourite dish was the john dory in a coconut sambal not to mention the mouth watering dessert selection – let just say we left on cloud nine. From atmosphere to service, food to beverages China Lane has got that classy, inventive NYC style mastered. Cannot wait to return!
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+4.5
This was my favourite dish. Hope that my dinner guest went to the bathroom so I could eat it all.
Love the pork belly dish with the sour chilli sauce - could eat the whole thing!!!. Have been about 5+ times and always come back to this dish
My highlights were the Pulled pork bun and the Crispy pork belly. The service was good and the waiter who attended us while taking our order was kind enough to suggest we reduce the quantity for the pulled pork bun and the pork belly as he was concerned we would struggle to finish all the dishes. He was right, we were feeling quite full towards the end of our meal.
Good service and an enjoyable banquet ($50 per person) tempts me to return to try other dishes. Favourite dishes were Crispy master stock pig’s ear and Chilli lemongrass cuttlefish with garlic & chilli vinegar although everything served was enjoyed.
We swooned over the bbq lamb ribs, in all their finger-licking glory. Cooked with tamarind, lemongrass, chilli and peanuts and the balance of key flavours was spot on.
Beautiful Lunch. I had a beautiful lunch with a colleague at China Lane recently. The ambience of lunching in the laneway under the bird cage was great and the food and cocktails were superb.
Amazing, Awesome Chinese food. So different from the rest. Distinctive amazing flavours with fantastic service. In my top 10 Sydney restaurants for sure. A must try, great experience all round
Divine. Had a fantastic meal Saturday night. Not your normal Chinese, it was delicious. Staff attentive. Absolutely delicious.
Good food, good staff, but too pricey!
Sensational dining experience. China Lane is set in Angel Place off George Street - the laneway with all the bird cages. This made for an excellent setting for one of the best dining experiences I have had in Sydney.
Hands down the best customer service I have experienced at a restaurant. The staff, particularly our main waitress, were fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, down-to-earth and happy to have a quick chat at the end of our meal.
The food was also fantastic. Their dishes are designed for sharing which made it a great way to try a number of different dishes. I was a big fan of the chicken wings and the salt/pepper prawns. But every dish was great.
I highly recommend checking this place out. Personally, I think the outside seats are a great spot for entertaining guests from outside of Sydney.
Excellent meal and great service, everything was delicious and well presented, staff were terrific too, a perfect evening
Great anniversary dinner. My husband & I was there last weekend and enjoyed the food immensely. We ordered the spiced pork belly and it was superb and delicious! The other dishes (lamb with star anise, braised green vegetables) and our entree (duck pancakes) were also excellent. I'm Australian of Chinese descent but I'm no food snob and enjoy a good meal as the next person and happy to pay for good quality food and attentive/friendly service. Glad we finally booked to come here. Must mention that bookings look to be essential as the steward did turn couples away even though we did see free tables during our dinner there (we were one of those couples a few months ago). Just a side observation.
3 of us had a terrific meal at China Lane on Wednesday night. All of the dishes were beautifully cooked and presented - particularly the cured trout with tofu and the sloooow braised wagyu. I suppose arguments could be made as to how "authentically Chinese" the food is, but why should anyone care when the quality is excellent? We had a marvelous (I think) French waiter, but all the staff were friendly and helpful. Great night, we look forward to returning.
Good food, great location, not sure about dessert. What's great? John Dory with coconut sambal, soy braised pork belly with chilli caramel, slow braised wagyu shin and, asian greens with asparagus and tofu, to balance the tastes. The atmosphere was good, just the right level of casual and noise for a group night out. The location charming. But skip the Asian desserts - the mahjong chocolate is verry pretty for puctures but excessively sweet, it should have health warnings; the sticky black rice ok; the coconut sago is good but you can get that anywhere.
Lemon & Ginger Chicken awesome as was the pulled pork bao. Lovely Melbournian ambience & a visit to the trendy amenities is a must. Wish there was something of this standard in Brisvegas!
Excellent service, perfect location and food comparable with the likes of Hakkasan in London. Always seems a bit cheaper than expected when the bill comes, too, which is quite a pleasant dessert!
Great venue. Great food. Great staff
Good tasting authentic Asian cuisine.
Ordered take away as I was staying in the city for the night and it was highly recommended by the hotel staff I spoke to.
While yes, the meal was good, it was a little more on the expensive side compared to my usual local Chinese takeaway.
I did however appreciate and like the hanging birdcage installation in the lane way out front.
We ordered the banquet option at China Lane. Overall the food was good, but nothing mind blowing and a bit on the salty side. They also miscalculated our alcohol, but fixed up their mistake quickly once we pointed that out. The lychee gin cocktail was the highlight of the night, yummy and went well with the food.
Pretty common Chinese dishes done well. Staff was friendly and helpful and while it's a bit pricey this was a good experience. Recommend pork belly.
Came with few work colleagues for a Tuesday lunch. The restaurant is located at cosy corner of Angel Place. It was not overly crowded but outside seating was not available probably due to weather. Highlight of the meal was definitely the Pork Belly. Overall a good experience.
Great food, great friendly service. Probably wouldn't order the prawns again as they are just your average prawns. However the matter stock pork belly is to die for. John Dory City excellent as well. Keep up the good work.
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