Chinese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

China Doll

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"Food was amazing - recommend getting the crispy truffled beef rice paper rolls and pork belly. Service was a little slow and they forgot to bring out..."

Kim

"We had a wonderful lunch at China Doll, they kindly fitted us in and the food and cocktails were delicious! The service was amazing and we knew..."

Annannann

"One of the busy places in the strip. Beautiful location if you want to go on a date :) What is promised on the menu is what you get on the plate...."

Bhavna

"Two for lunch after travelling for 30 hours. Pleasant & efficient staff, backed up by a good menu & wine list. A delightful couple of hours in a..."

Mark Chalker

"Amazingly delicious and modern Chinese restaurant along the stunning wharf of Woolloomooloo. Celebrated my mums birthday and decided on the $72pp..."

Sydfoodlover

"Out standing restaurant with service and food the best in the business. We had the banquet menu and were taken on a dining experience like no other..."

Monet

"China Doll is elegant, sophisticated and because of it’s location on the Finger Wharf, it’s the perfect location for a long lunch. The food is..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Went for the food and stayed for the cocktails. Great place to sit back and relax on a sunny afternoon. The food is packed with flavor and the..."

Sancha Noranho

"China Doll was everything I thought it would be & more — beautiful food, incredible service & the ambiance of the restaurant was fabulous. The..."

Kate Hunter

"Being our first visit, we loved the idea of ordering the banquet which was several small plates. It was a great way to sample lots of things on the..."

Top Foodie

"I had dinner here a few times .I had a wonderful moment every time.The food was absolutely fresh and wonderful. All staff were nice and helpful ...."

Peter

"This fairly high end restaurant offers a Chinese themed menu with a westernised twist to it. It has a great location along the wharf and is..."

Aimee.

"I’m biased but this is my favourite restaurant in Australia and Solange is simply the best front of house in the entire World!Ambience 5⭐️..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"High reputation is deserved. Fine dining modern Chinese with good service and great environment. Our first time and a banquet chosen that is actually..."

Adrian Jameson

"China doll - what a wonderful experience. We went on a nice spring day had a lovely seat outside. Service was wonderful they gave us lots of tips on..."

Amy Vs Food

"Fabulous is the best way to describe my experience at China Doll.My bride of 1 hour and I and 7 members of our family went to lunch here on..."

Warren Wazz Cartledge

"Friendly staff and impeccable service! Food is exceptional and never a bad dish. Occasionally, they throw in dessert which is a bonus! Never an..."

#TheSydneyFoodSocial

"We went to China doll on a Sunday night for a pre-working week date night. This restaurant was buzzing yet we found a decent seat for two. Service..."

Kalumi

"We had a large celebration here with 17 people and could not have been happier. The service was exceptional led by Hazel who was friendly and..."

Patrick Jackson

"The food was delicious. Good service, attentive and knowledgeable wait staff he suggested to us instead of getting another whole mains to get half so..."

Elvye

"Never a disappointment. The restaurant runs like smooth clockwork. The experience from when we were ushered to table to paying the bill was seamless..."

Esther G

"First visit to China Doll after a long time of wanting to try this place out. Initially, I tried to get a booking for two last year in April, but was..."

Kristina

"The Spot: lovely wharf, lovely atmosphere. It did get a bit dim and rrromantic (roll the 'r') as the sun set; almost TOO dark for a group of friends..."

The Cheesy Charlatan

"Wow! Don’t even know where to start. The food was absolutely amazing, service was fantastic, and the location of the restaurant is beautiful. We..."

Foodismyfave

"Good service, pretty damn good dishes, good scenery. Highly recommend it for a special event. The price is not too expensive. The location is easy to..."

Swei Tang

"Great location and service, I can see why this place is always full.Firstly food is great, perhaps 4.5++ for Western Taste..."

Howard Phung

"We definitely ordered way too much – and despite my expectations, the servings were ginormous and so the prices (mains are about $35-40 each though..."

I'm Hangry

"Contrary to what the name of the restaurant suggests, the food at China Doll is not just a reflection of the traditional flavours and cooking..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Really enjoyed my experience here! Got the tea smoked duck, cured hiramasa kingfish for entre, and cocktails of course! 🍸🍸Tea smoked..."

Chewynoms

"Came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and I haven't stopped talking about it with all my friends yet! You can't fault anything here. James was..."

Vivian Vo

"This place is king. If anyone comes to Sydney, you should bring them to Chinadoll. The sashimi, fried rice, wontons and the crab (off the menu) are..."

Ari Nikolopoulos

"I did enjoy dinner at China Doll. Food is really yummy. I would highly recommend the scallop & prawn dumpling. With the dessert, I don't think it..."

Flora Secreat

"The food doesn't disappoint. A couple of business lunches here and the place is always buzzing. Don't go past dumplings and fried chicken for entree..."

Shoegirl

"What a beautiful location for lunch or dinner, we had order the $72 per person banquet which featured 8 dishes, steamed jasmine rice and a dessert..."

Famishedduo

"We ordered the duck pancakes, peanut and pork san choy bau and sashimi as starters, then the lamb, Penang curry and pork belly as our mains. All the..."

Lucy Lin

"Stunning View Stunning service And Stunning Food. The staff were fabulous. The scallops were perfect and the Chilli squid was the best I've had. Wine..."

The Lunch Queens

"Went on a Monday evening for a pax of four and decided to go for the banquet menu for $85 - the food was an interesting fusion of asian and western..."

Li-Chi Pan

"2 out of 3 servers need to learn what hospitality means. Foods were great, but unfortunately one of the dishes wasn't that great as the mint seems..."

Say Michael Wibowo

"We were excited to try a lot of the menu and even happier after finding out the kitchen were happy to serve half portions!! The service is attentive..."

John Hennessey

"We had the Banquet Set lunch....very good value...the waitress was exceptional and was very attentive!Excellent food...great service...great..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"China doll has a long list of the amazing cocktails. Thd dumpling there was a bomb. Really loved the place. And yes... Loved crispy pork belly. Nice..."

Queenirynne

"Gem of a restaurant. Phenomenal Modern Asian with beautiful harbourside views. Amazing food as always. The Dumplings and Barbeque Pork were 5 star...."

Models Who Brunch

"Beautiful China Doll. Amazing food as per usual. Our waitress was amazing. Great service. Deserts were fabulous. Warm atmosphere and a memorable..."

Hungry Couples

"Went on a Thursday night to a busy dinner service. Always a little sceptical paying for overpriced Asian food, but it definitely exceeded..."

Babbibelle

"Meeting head chef of China Doll Frank Shek was a completely unplanned surprise. To have him personally make canapés for us was even more surreal...."

The RnB Diary

"Alex: I’m always a little dubious when it comes to phone apps taking over real life situations. Call me old-fashioned (or just not very tech savvy)..."

Forfoodssake

"Last Friday night was spent at china doll celebrating my hubby's bday with 8Friends. The evening was exquisite as was the food ($70 banquet) and..."

Thomia

"One of my absolutely most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Awesome menu, phenomenal location. Service is excellent; attentive yet unobtrusive. The..."

Skipper

"I'm always a bit sceptical of the eateries along the "poser's parade" of Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, and in a city with such a diversity of great..."

Onara

"Went here 7 months ago and was impressed by how fast the service was, especially considering it was a Friday and they were very busy. We went for the..."

Dominic Taylor

"Worst service of all the great chef hat restaurants in Sydney. Also don't like their hype. Call and it's booked out call with a reference and..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went here in a group of 4. They were really busy for a Tuesday night, the setting is good and decided quickly on the $72pp Banquet – had to try..."

HungryBunni

"We think China Doll is solid, tasty and great value. Not a combination often used for Sydney restaurants, especially in such a privileged spot...."

Warren

"Great reliable restaurant. Fabulous setting , awesome staff and excellent food. Highly recommend China Doll particularly if your a tourist as..."

Hungry

"Me: “What cuisine do you think they do?”Face palm. If you’re looking for an Indian curry you might be disappointed by China Doll, but..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Ahhh beautiful China Doll! Every time I dine here it is delicious. Peking Duk Pancakes are always a must for me! The staff are great and one night..."

Anna

"I don't think I'll ever give 5/5 but this is about as close as you get! Everything was fantastic, the service, the setting, the wine, the food, the..."

Samuel Williams

"Sharing is caring and @chinadollsydney it's the only way to dine🍴 Order an assortment of excellent dishes with your friends, pick a cocktail and..."

My Bondi Summer

"Amazing food! This was the third time I'd been to China Doll with my partner and the food was amazing as per usual! The special of the lobster..."

Amelia Kay

"I recently dined on the $72 group banquet menu and was sufficiently impressed. There was a lot of variety in the dishes, the portions were just..."

Laura B

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"I ordered the $72/pp banquet and really enjoyed the two chicken dishes. Probably the best prepared chicken I've had in my life. It's a bit strange to..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Had lunch with friends here New Year's eve 2015. Outstanding restaurant. Attention from the hostess who oversaw our area belied the busyness of the..."

Mark Carolan

"Chose to come here for my birthday with my family, so boy did I give myself a good present :)The food here is so amazing, it is..."

Thehappymedium

"I can't justifiably fault anything about our experience at China Doll. We opted for the banquet for 2 because we wanted to try a few different items..."

Vinita Raj

"If you are ever stuck for ideas about where to take a visitor/date/girls lunch/business lunch, then you cannot go past the original China Doll at..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"Best Chinese I've had anywhere. .. tasty and healthy-ish. Great thing is they offer half servings so you can try mulitple dishes. The prawn dumpling..."

Sim Choroomi

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner. Really amazing food, cocktails were fantastic and service was great!!! The shu mai and penang..."

Simran Grewal

"Simply stunning food. Service is really good and cocktails are amazing. Had Pambula Rock oysters, steamed scallops, prawn and bug meat dumplings,..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Apparently booking here is a nightmare... Great location though. Had a table for 18, pretty attentive service. Good quality food. Scallops were..."

Danielle Wilson

"Had lunch here with my husband on a hot sunny day. The sun was a killer! I suggest making a reservation if you don't want to eat outside & sweat at..."

Karli

"Every year when I visit Sydney, we always make a point to get dumplings at some point, as one of our local friends loves dumplings. He happens to be..."

Julie Parent

"Had the set menu for 2 which included absolutely fantastic steamed scallops with subtle yet classy dressing. The next course was corn fritters which..."

Andrew Lomas

"China Doll is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a fancy date night. The décor is classy with beautiful ambient lighting and oriental artwork...."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Incredible food. I loved their scallops, pork belly and passionfruit sago. Service was stupidly slow though. Would have given a higher score if that..."

Ben Law

"Consistently amazing well priced food. Have been here many times and will keep coming back. Love the kingfish with apple and chilli. Excellent..."

Mel

"I can't fault this restaurant.. Amazing food and service. We had the lunch degustation menu. I have trouble picking a favorite dish as they were all..."

Bernie

"Amazing!! One of the best restaurants I've ever been, hands down. Beautiful view, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere and remarkable food. The blue..."

Fat Pug

"C H I N A ☆ D O L LHands down the best Chinese food in town! Im not usually a fan of Chinese food but China Doll is something special. Every..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"You cannot go here and not order a cocktail - they are amazing and very renowned for it. I had the Beijing Bellini which was delicious and fruity...."

Phfat

"Perfect location and food is great (which should be expected looking at the price of the meal). The location is amazing and the staff are very..."

Melissa

"Best damn pork belly I've tasted! There's a reason it's a staple on their menu. Great service, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food. Must do in..."

Kelly Smyth

"With stunning views China Doll is one hell of a restaurant. Book in advance and request a table outside. Quality food is an understatement, highly..."

WestyAA

"I had the best birthday ever in China Doll with my fiancee! He booked a week before and asked if they could give us the best spot outside since it's..."

Gabby Webb

"I had my birthday dinner here, and no complaints at all. The food and service was amazing, buy the time dessert came around everyone was completely..."

Ksusha Kachtelian

"Great location, exceptional service, attentive staff, elaborate wine list and a very good value for money. I have brought a few clients and friends..."

Akash Chandrakar

"The food is great, traditional Chinese Asian, for a table of three we had the vegetarian San chow bow, the caramelised pork belly which was..."

Jennifer Seah

"Went with a group of friends for a farewell, we all had the banquet- food was beautiful plenty for everyone and lots of variety. Nice cocktails as..."

Sarah Manduku

"The charm of dining on Finger Wharf in Sydneyâ€™s Woolloomooloo lies no less in the natural beauty than in its historic quaintness. And how many..."

See.Taste.Do

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"#kningjaeats her favourite Modern Asian cuisine. Been here twice and both times they have not disappointed. Its delicious and juicy flavours are..."

Ningjaeats

"A very memorable night. Ambience: 8/10 - it was a little bit noisy, but that's to be expected in a popular restaurant. The furnishings are beautiful..."

Bai_yune

"China Doll experience wouldn't have been complete without trying their desserts.The Dessert platter had a selection of sorbets (lime, espresso and..."

NEEL KUBA

"Perched along the Cowper Wharf, facing the twinkling skyline of Sydney is China Doll with its open embrace yet reserved façade. Inside, the music is..."

Jambon Cochon

"Another hatted Chinese restaurant? It can’t be…jokes, why not? China Doll isn’t exclusively Chinese though – elements of south-eastern Asian..."

I'm Still Hungry

"The pork belly is actually one of the best I’ve ever had in my life and I’m finding it hard to describe – just look at the photo! It’s cooked..."

Charn Tangson

"One of the specials of the day was grilled pork belly which was also served with pancakes. But for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the..."

Riley

"Christmas always signals for an exciting period of the year...there's bubbly, good food, laughter and at the end of it, there's usually a holiday..."

JENisHUNGRY

"The food was..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"China Doll is an Asian restaurant along the Finger Wharf, but it is still relatively ignored despite chef Frank Shek's appearance in the inaugural..."

Forking Around Sydney

"I was eager to try China Doll after recommendations from friends about the food and more importantly I heard the cocktails are amazing. The..."

Oh-ayana

"...dinner at China Doll, one of the restaurants lining the west side of the wharf, with a prime view of the city. After dinner, which was excellent..."

LottieP

"We love China Doll because it has amazing cocktails and never ceases to impress in terms of food. Cocktail selection here is always fun, the menu..."

Gianna - TheEmptyFridge

"Curiosity drew me to this undeniably popular Finger Wharf entry, but I wasn't sure quite what to expect! Attracting mostly conservative and wealthy..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I finally made it to China Doll after about 5 years of reading good reviews about this place. I'm not a huge fan of the 'loo, as I'll call it. It's..."

Madam Wu

"We place our palates into the hands of the very capable chefs and start with the cold sashimi dish first. The red colour of the dish worries me at..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Just loved China Doll. My husband and I dined at China Doll for a special birthday lunch. The location and outlook is fabulous. The food was..."

Deborah

"Nearly Perfect Evening. Whilst our fabulous waitress Linda was a little overstretched, she knew her food, the wine and nothing was an effort despite..."

Justin Brooks

"Amazing food and great service!. Went for a long lunch with 12 friends. 2 poeple didnt show up - and this wasnt a problem. Great service the whole..."

KMann

"Amazing Food!. Came here exclusively for the food and was not disappointed, absolutely to die for.The slow cooked ribs were the most tender Ive..."

Cameron

"Divine. We loved our time here, the service is brilliant, and the food is delicious, every dish was divine, the menu is great, such a lovely..."

John

"Wonderful Customer Service. I tried China Doll for the first time over the weekend, due to multiple rave reviews from friends. It was as great as..."

Amber

"Beautiful Food, beautiful service. Had dinner at China Doll recently for a friends birthday and it was a beautiful evening all around. The wharf was..."

Gabriellacsingh

"Birthday Celebration.. Came here for a surprise birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was. Great service and..."

Lichipan

"Great location, views, service and..."

CC

"Delicious!!. Selected 5 main courses between 4 of us. Extremely satisfied; the calamari, prawns, pork belly, duck, and beef we're all excellent. The..."

Jules1

"Great food. Your pork belly is amazing, I have family from an asian background but not even my mother's cooking matches the delicious food that I..."

Ethan

"Poor service but the food was to die for. Title pretty much sums it up.The restaurant was buzzing, outside was packed and the inside main area..."

Chantz

"Never ceases to amaze- the food is always so delicious. The pork belly is out of this world- I have dreams about..."

ChiChi

"Fantastic service. The 2 person banquet was great value and the penang curry was..."

Maddie

"We had the banquet last night. It was amazing and the San cho now was awesome.?great place would defiantly go..."

Ray Charles

"Beautiful food ! Amazing atmosphere, would eat here..."

Tredicus

"Refreshing take on Chinese food. Worth a..."

Taryn Buchan

"Nice enough. Been to this restaurant for a birthday. We had a set menu. Although the food was nicely presented and did taste great. The service was..."

Foodie

"Over rated Went last night.... Over rated Went last night for dinner. Very limited menu so we went with a 2 person banquet. First 3 courses in..."

Glenn Sullivan

"I ate the banquet and it was definately the best choice as you get to sample the restaurants best dishes. Each dish was spectacular and I thoroughly..."

Foodie1501

"GREAT IN EVERYTHING. SERVICE: Staff was very attentive, helpful and personable. 10 out of 10.FOOD: Peking Duck pancakes, Tea smoked duck..."

Miss E

"It's more than the food. Six of us went to China Doll for lunch on 22 March. Fabulous location, we sat outside in beautiful weather. Great service,..."

Zoesmum

"Went for my dad's birthday lunch. Great food, in particular the signature crispy pork belly was everything that I had anticipate, beautiful tangy..."

Sugardd

"Fantastic and friendly service. Nice view of the water. Excellent spin on classic Asian dishes - the food was fresh, flavoursome and came out very..."

Paulina

"Great ambience, friendly and helpful waiters. Balanced flavours in the food. Well worth the money. Definitely..."

Phillip Lederer

"Amazing food and service. While being ridiculously expensive it certainly lived up to its name, with mouth watering food and exceptional service! A..."

Brooke Fraser

"Gorgeous staff, delicious food, fabulous cocktails, great..."

Lucas

"Lovely night out. China Doll was recommended and it was a great choice. The staff were friendly and efficient. Remembered everything, didn't have to..."

Gladding

"Stunning restaurant with fabulous city views. Amazing food, great service and a wonderful night. China Doll is a..."

BellaItalia

"Still a gem. Wonderful location on the woolloomooloo strip, fresh light Chinese food packed with flavour and complemented by great service. not the..."

Jono C

"Stunning views and delicious food. One of our best restaurants in Sydney. The food is our of this world. We always have lunch and I loved the fact..."

Missvbrown

"Great cocktails, atmosphere and service. Gorgeous entrees. Mains - sometimes less is more; very intense flavoured and overly salty pork belly and..."

Marcus Kornmehl

"Absolutely amazing. Wednesday September 4 DinnerLove the serviceLove the authentic & contemporary flavoursLove the delicious..."

Lolly Lettuce

"Absolutely outstanding. Excellent, exclusive finest Asian cuisine. First-rate,..."

Sam Lawrence

"What a magic night! The service was very efficient and friendly without being too obtrusive. We had the banquet which was excellent value. Every dish..."

Dazza1966

"Modern Asian. You'll find a range of establishments that cater to couples and the yuppy types on this wharf. The flavours are great but arguably more..."

RickyC

"Amazing Food. Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. Every dish is fresh and well flavored, the service is impeccable and the drinks are..."

Atetoo Much

"Loved it! We're in Sydney from Melbourne & totally could have been in Melbourne for our dinner - it was amazing from the service to the dishes! The..."

Tracey Rubin

"Great service and amazing food. Booked a table with my boyfriend on the weekend and loved every dish we ordered. The pork and prawn fried rice and..."

Rach.dion

"Lovely outdoor heated seating. Duck pancakes were fantastic & great service. Definitely worth checking..."

Cookie84

"Love this place great location great food and most of the time great..."

LoveToEat

"Amazing location, great food and great service. Good for big..."

Sarah

"What do you say when Asian food blows your socks off ?? Wow this place is good !!! Very very good !! And let me tell you I love Asian good so it's..."

Mark Goldberg

"We liked the food but it was way over priced. Nice flavours but the duck was chewy for $45. The octopus was also over cooked and semi cold by the..."

KM

"Celebrated my 10th Anniversary here with my wife on a few recommendations. Where do I start and where do I finish ???, this place is just amazing, I..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Gorgeous. Great location, lovely service. Beef curry was..."

Abhi Raviraj

"Not cheap but one of the best quality meals we have had , great service, great location. Would..."

David S

"A couple or prospective couple stepping out for a romantic meal at an establishment that specialises in shared dishes often face the quandary of..."

Simmons

"Just precious. From the minute you step off the wharf at Woolloomooloo into China Doll you can feel the magic. And the magic is head chef Frank..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"One word-..."

Dublin Pants

"Simply amazing.I generally hate Chinese food but this restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to.Great service, amazing food.A..."

Jake S

"Absolutely magnificent! My partner and I are from Melbourne and had lunch at marvellous china doll! The place was packed but we where able to find a..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"China Soul. Good Asian food.....in fact "fine-dining" Asian food (if there is a thing). The surrounding decor was fresh and beautiful. Not daggy and..."

2hawkeyes

"Outstanding! Fantastic food with a balance of flavor rarely found. Quality wine list, great setting and probably the best service we have ever..."

Karen Bumpstead

"Had a really nice night at China Doll. The food, the setting and beautiful weather really made it good! The service was good, maybe a bit over the..."

Foodlover12

"Best on the wharf. Had such an enjoyable meal this week at China Doll. Sun was shining, food was sensational, drinks were cold, service was..."

CS206

"I love china doll. it is my fav on the wharf. china doll is rockin..."

Cheyenne OConnell

"Try the pork belly...."

Glenn Petrakis

"Excellent Food. My first visit to China Doll was earlier this week, nice to see it so busy early on a Monday night - testament to how good it must..."

VAprincess

"Delicious!. China Doll serves modern Asian cuisine, that is there are elements of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese cooking with a slant towards..."

Madam Wu

"LOVE China Doll!. Addicted to China Doll! The banquets are amazing value but last time we hit up the a la carte menu and did some serious damage...."

Julia

"Ambience and service made it. Sitting in the sun on a Sunday at china doll has to be one of the best dining experiences in Sydney. I left the..."

Arthur Jaysworth

""Take up your China Doll, Take up your China Doll...." but unlike the Grateful Dead lyrics, it's not at all fractured. It's very together!! This is..."

GregFresser

"A trendy Chinese restaurant with a contemporary twist & a spectacular setting. Food was delicious, portion sizes generous and staff friendly. What a..."

Kate

"Best taste in australia. I visit sydney once a month and first port of call is China Doll. short walk from Blue Hotel and magic position overlooking..."

Buster Brown

"Just superb, full of flavour food; friendly, professional service and a fabulous location. The first time I ate here was a hot summer's evening with..."

Angelo_W73

"Briiant food combined with killer location and excellent friendly service. China Doll sets a new standard in..."

Ross

"One of my favourites. This place never disappoints, I have been on a number of ocassions and the food is always good, atmosphere is great..."

NT101

"Absolutely divine food - excellent..."

Madhavi Nair

"The most beautiful food in Sydney. My favourite restaurant. The duck pancakes, crispy pork belly, wagu curry are favourite. The staff always look..."

John

"This place is my favorite place to stop by when I am in Sydney! Even though busy days, holidays, quiet days they always provide me the best food :) I..."

M O

"Fantastic restaurant to visit with family and friends. In my view the more the better, as you can get the banquet menu which serves all the menu..."

Simon H

"Delicious food and outstanding service. My favourite is wok fried Alaskan king crab with black pepper and lime sauce. It is a 10/10 dish. The dessert..."

Gwen K

"I enjoyed the experience. We had the full set 3 course dinner menu and the food was good/great. It was cold and we were sitting outside, but the..."

FPV

"We went there with my friends and family. The food was very yummy and on point. Moreover the friendly staff made the dine in experience awesome...."

Anita Baidhya

"China Doll food and service is 5 star. Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu is varied and delicious and the wine list is extensive. Highly..."

Mark Powell

"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this venue. You can’t go wrong - I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience. What a stunning..."

Bazz K

"An amazing restaurant, took Mum for Mother’s Day. She loved it. I knew I made the right choice booking here since it was busier than other places...."

Rebecca Nguyen

Shift Eatery

91/100 (1811 ratings)

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"Almost just like a Reuben Sandwich. Love that they've created delicious options for plant based..."

Jo

"Love the sandwiches here especially the reuben and cheese. Bagel was soft and vegan cream cheese was surprisingly good, great coffee and friendly..."

Mi55Bee

"I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed this place! They don't serve dairy milk (obviously because they're vegan, so it really prompted me to try..."

Latte Queen

"This dish proves that vegan food can be tasty as! This epic bowl of goodness was both tasty and satisfying! A beautiful little cafe/deli selling..."

Cmzajicek

"If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! It is my favourite Sydney cafe. I just wish it was bigger but even despite the crowds, service is..."

Stillone.j

"I’ve had a few sangas in my time, but this was my first visit to Shift Eatery, and I now understand the hype!Hands down the best vegan..."

That Vegan Dad

"Busiest shop on the street on the coldest day!!Buffalo Sub was so delicious and it's a must-try! I will also suggest trying coffee with Macadamia..."

Janet Vegetarian

"Delicious food, faboulous drinks. Everything is vegan here, most can be Gluten Free. Been here a few times, never disappoint. Staff were friendly,..."

Healthyfoodlover

"Overall great experience but wouldn’t come back. Probably because my expectations of the place were way higher than what they actually deliver 😌..."

GrumpyGranny

"Cute place with a nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and lots of nice options available. The Mushroom toastie is life and the stand out menu item for..."

PP

"busy busy small restaurant. i ordered the miso/ginger tofu salad (with brown rice mixed in), the ‘join the club’ sandwich, the ‘reuben’s..."

Angela So

"Great vegan sandwiches here, good vegan is not just eating vegetables and this place certainly knows how to make plant-based meals feel like any..."

M.letter13

"Vegans, shift eatery is your dream come true. I will be forever thankful to the owners of shift for opening such a wonderful cafe that shows, just..."

Hannah

"Beautiful and filling food. I don't have much experience with vegan food, but I found the Brekkie Bun with Jackfruit, Vegan egg and salad was..."

Thomas Gell

"This place is just as amazing as I’d imagined. A vegan’s dream! (Or non-vegan - it’s that good) We shared two salads - the tofu and the..."

FitnessFoodie

"Absolutely love this place. The staff are friendly, the service is great and the food is amazing. Started off by getting their macadamia latte -..."

Anna

"Judging by the long waiting list a couple hours after the normal lunch rush, I knew this place would be good. With a plant based menu, we got the..."

Kristen Chan

"Great staff, super welcoming, great service and amazing food, best Ruben sandwich I had (and I tried a lot of them ;p) even better than the smith and..."

Ingrid Roumi

"love this place so much ill be coming here much more often! the ambience is so cute and chic and they also sell great quality vegan products/pantry..."

Rakelg

"By far the BEST experience I have had for vegan food in Sydney! Dined on the Chia Waffle for breakfast (added peanut butter - obviously), whilst my..."

Hanmac

"One of the best places to have vegan food ever! The menu has many different options of meals that are creative and tasty. The staff’s really..."

Juliana Oliveira

"Shift Eatery is a smaller modern-styled deli, offering a 100% plant based menu, specialising in sandwiches, but also boasting other menu options...."

Laiken

"Staff were very happy /flexible to accomodate my dietary requirements (checked amount of protein powder, changing bread etc). Mushroom toastie with..."

Nancy

"This place is the BOMB! A gorgeous little nook, catering to every Vegan sandwich need you could ever dream of. My Partner and I shared the No Way..."

Ali Hill

"If you check out the slightly tricky graphics of the signage for Shift Eatery you’ll note that the feel is contemporary, with a technological edge...."

Andy Quan

"This place is awesome. I've tried the club , pad thai, cheese toastie and the no whey jose. The cheese toastie is my favourite, it has this amazing..."

Snapsta El

"Small place with delicious food! I get so frustrated paying $18 for a shit spinach salad with little else. This place is the opposite. We got the..."

Alexia Roumanas

"Sleek, contemporary vegan cafe in Surry Hills dishing up delicious meals such as the Pad Thai Noodle Salad (rice noodles, smoked tofu, mixed fresh..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I had the no why josè toastie, it was delicious. Great mix of flavours. I had to take the other half away though for later. So yummy. Plus, the guys..."

Jaime Hall

"A little cafe that I will be back to over and over again!They have plenty of creative vegan sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and..."

Anna

"Literally eat here several times a week since they opened, and have tried most things on the menu, as well as the sweets. It.Is.Amazing. I..."

Tom Arild Saetereie

"The Reuben (5/5): BEST "corned beef" sanga I've had!!!! The russian dressing, vegan cheese and corned beef is just a match made in heaven. A perfect..."

Annie Nguyen

"Amazing rendition for your classic Reuben sangas. We tried the shroom toastie breaky bun with the pulled pork and egg, and the texture and flavour..."

Dianakbui

"Stopped by the other day for a macadamia milk piccolo and a salted caramel mini treat and I enjoyed them both. Today I had a lunch date and..."

Thefoodbotherer

"What a great new cafe. Really welcoming staff and nice coffee. I had the no way Jose sandwich, which was absolutely delicious (and..."

Annartodd

"A nice cafe located on a quiet but also a little bit hard to find lane.I went there in Friday morning,a lot of customers there,so please go early if..."

Queenie

"A new vegan eatery in Surry Hills specialising in on-trend cafe fare - think Reuben sandwiches etc but done with mock meat. The meals are big and..."

Nadia

"I love this place. Admittedly, I love sandwiches and these are the biggest, most delicious sandwiches in Sydney! I highly recommend the No Whey Jose,..."

Georgia Elle

"Definitely wish I lived in Sydney because no doubt I'd be here often. Still dreaming of the Avo Smash (with chickpeas), the macadamia milk hot..."

Lari

"Divine new vegan cafe and deli in Surry Hills that has only been opened for a week. Super friendly staff and a very attractive fitout makes this cafe..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Super delicious and love the little deli as well!The club sandwich was awesome, and I left super satisfied and with some goodies for later from..."

Justina Hanna

"The mushroom toastie was truly excellent. Great flavours and presentation. The range of vegan cakes, sweets and deli goods is also great. As someone..."

David Jorm

"Very nice cafe with a chill playlist. Vegan food; i had the beetroot latte and “salmon” bagel. Was worried I wouldn’t feel full since it was..."

munkymandee

"We had Thai beef salad and meat ball sub at Shift Eatery. We also had Green machine which I really liked. My bf had Banana salted Caramel. Highly..."

Wen Su

"this is a really solid choice for vegans and the cashew cream cheese is one of the best i've had. i do wish they were a lil more generous with..."

erinxeats

"Very cute little vegan cafe with nice staff. I got the salmon bagel and it was delicious. My only suggestion would be the option to add more veggies..."

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