Mr Wong

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

Another day, another five star, Chinese-​inspired meal in what is quickly becoming my favorite city in the world. Matched only by nearby Spice Temple, Mr. Wong has it all: an incredible and unique atmosphere, a varied yet affordable luxury menu, and the quality and service to back it all up.
Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere?
If ever an atmosphere could kick off a dining experience in the right way it’s that of Mr. Wong. Tucked off the main streets and almost anti-​advertised against what is otherwise just a unique stone archway setting, a step inside Mr. Wong has you immediately contained within one of the most unique dining settings in the city. For starters, there is at least seating for 250+ tiered across small and large tables and full service bars alike, and the attentive and professional staff do a marvelous job of keeping everyone happy.
The menu, it almost goes without saying, is incredible, and if you can’t find something that sounds life-​changing there’s no hope for you. I opted to double down on the dim sum 8pc sampler and the Shanghai Duck Noodles, and I didn’t regret it. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
All things considered, Mr. Wong is downright reasonable, and while it’s largely in part to an absurdly strong USD, I came out absolutely stuffed having eaten enough food for three people for $ 40 USD. The dumplings were surprisingly the more expensive of the two dishes given the absolutely massive size of the Shanghai Noodle dish, but both were priced well within what’s reasonable. Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
Excellent on all accounts. My dim sum sampler was a bit on the exotic side for someone who is perfectly content with Din Tai Fung’s Xiao Long Bao, but the two lobster dumplings, two seaweed fish dumplings and two (pork? maybe?) dumplings made for a fantastic (and all too filling) starter.
From there, the Shanghai Noodles were excellent, with flavor of their own complimented by strong black pepper and slices of tender and flavorful duck. There’s nothing more I could have asked for here. Dual Stars Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
I’ve thought about it extensively since having visited both, but both Mr. Wong and Spice Temple are the definitions of world class Chinese food, and I’d be privelaged to visit one or the other daily. Star Granted.

This place definitely lives up to it’s name.
We couldn’t book only being a table of two but it was super easy on the night — we got added to a waiting list and were told that we would receive a text when our table was ready — pointed in the right direction to a near by bar — and with in 40 minutes were seated at our table. Super impressed with everything on the evening.
Can’t wait to get back there for a second try!

Absolutely delicious! My girlfriend who doesn’t like fish and the ginger fish and lived it!
The sadhimi scallops omg and the sweet and sour pork cubes omg and everything was awesome.
So beautiful!

This place is difficult to find, because the entrance is down an alley– but perhaps it adds to the eclectic Chinese speakeasy atmosphere. The drinks are quite good.
I ordered the dim sum platter, the duck pancakes, the salt and pepper squid, and the eggplant. The dim sum was like a fancy fusion version of the originals which I liked, but I’m positive my 99 year old Chinese grandmother would have been sorely disappointed.
The duck pancakes were solid, but not particularly better than any other restaurant I have been to for Beijing duck. The sauce has some interesting spices in it, but other than that it is nothing special.
The salt and pepper squid was like huge hunks of battered squid almost as big as my hand. They weren’t overcooked, but the huge pieces mean that the batter comes off in chunks. The squid needed a lot more seasoning.
The eggplant is by far the worst thing. It’s deep fried and coated in a sauce which is way too sweet and tart at the same time. It’s overwhelming in the worst way.
I thought this would be a cool place to take my boyfriend when he came to visit me in Sydney, but we both felt too ripped off to really enjoy the evening. This place is overpriced mediocre fusion, not authentic Chinese.

Dim sum and the duck pancakes… unbeatable. Despite it being busy, we got a table so persevere as they have lots of tables constantly being turned over. It is tricky to find as it up a lane. Wine list reasonable and the staff very helpful and knowledgeable.
Busy but worth it every time, if in Sidney give it a try.

Good service, delicious food.

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

Food = excellent
Service = excellent
Cocktails and wines = excellent
Ambiance = Excellent
Staff knowledge on drinks and food = excellent
This restaurant serves delicious Chinese food — slightly modernized — with a kick. Stand out dishes for me include, the duck dumplings, pork ribs, the crab and the dumplings. It’s best to order a few dishes and share to try everything. The waiter also had superb knowledge on the wines so if you need recommendations to go with the food, they know their stuff!

Ambiance is cool. Like a speakeasy style Chinese restaurant style.
Prices are pretty expensive but the food was pretty good
Jade dumplings are good. Pig ears were delicious. Beef puff was okay. The skin was very delicate, but I didn’t think it was very juicy. The xiao long Bao was good, but not as good as other places I’ve had. They were also larger than normal and boo with no ginger. The duck egg rolls were not great– very dry. The crispy chow fun shrimp was really good but at that point just really full.

Delicious food and good service, all in a beautiful restaurant. Definitely get the duck pancakes – so worth it.
FOOD: Delicious. The items on the dinner menu are meant to be shared. One appetizer and two mains were enough for two people – we definitely recommend the three cup fish and the duck pancakes.
SEATING: The restaurant isn’t small, but it fills up quickly. We arrived at 600 PM, and the rush hit at about 630 PM. They don’t take reservations for groups under 6, so come early or expect a wait.
AMBIENCE: An upscale vibe.
THINGS TO NOTE:
–No reservations for groups smaller than 6.
–When the rush hit, the service slowed down a bit. The servers were clearly super busy, so we weren’t bothered by it, but that’s something to keep in mind if you have somewhere to be after dinner.

FANTASTIC! What a divine meal we had at Mr. Wong.
Imagine being in an old romantic European building with the characteristic of a true Chinese place, hello hanging pigs! Mr. Wong exceeded my expectations.
For starters we got the soup dumplings which were good but had better. The duck pancakes followed and well, I forgot anything I ate days prior to it. The duck pancakes are a must!
For the main dish, we got crab fried rice. Can I just sit on this dish for a bit? The rice was so good and not sticky at all! All the flavors were so well balanced. Probably the best fried rice I’ve never had. We also got the Mongolian beef which was so delicious… again, the flavors were very well done. I didn’t feel like crap after eating Chinese food. Highly recommend these two main dishes.
Looking forward to my next visit already! I really wished the U. S had a place like this.

Lugar badalado e comida sensacional. Carta de vinhos excelente. O que mais precisamos?

Make a reservation! This one is packed even weekdays. Wonderful service and interesting cocktails. For a single or party of two ask for the kitchen bar. Wonderfully entertaining to see the staff in action. Duck is the thing to have here. If your alone go for the duck spring roll.

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

Positives:
–Extensive menu
–Delicious authentic dim sum
–Beautiful setting
–Awesome soupy dumplings
Negatives:
–Service is slow during lunch
–Can’t make dinner reservations for groups smaller than 6
Other notes:
–It’s a little difficult to find. The lane is off Bridge Street and there are no signs outside.
–A lot of the dishes contain shell fish, even the beef ribs, so proceed with caution if you have an allergy.
–Try the specials

The Sydney architectural scheme definitely pays homage to their British Imperial roots. 1880s London architecture abounds which is why when I turned down a small, dungeonous (making up words again!) alleyway in the middle of a dark and rainy Sunday night I was filled with a sense of trepidation. Would I be wandering into Jack the Ripper London? The dirty stone and cast iron motif definitely made this no small possibility, but I quickly discovered my errant imagination was mere fantasy because what was once a general store in the 1880s, then a famous Sydney newspaper room, an advertising office, and a nightclub eventually became one of the CBD’s most popular restaurants, Mr. Wongs.
After a brief stroll down the alleyway, tempering down my heart rate, I uncovered a line of people waiting in the cold and rain. Eureka I have found it! And as a single diner I knew I could probably sweep up a small seat at the bar while these people waited at least an hour (from what I heard the hostess tell the group ahead of me) for a table. It should be noted that this place does not allow reservations for less than 6 people, so either invite all your friends, boldly make nice with some strangers with large pockets, be prepared to wait at least an hour, or dine solo.
While the space is expansive, two stories of dining, the menu is small and intimate. This isn’t your Americanized Chinese establishment– this place is classy and pricey. There are 2 – 3 pages of food choices including a raw bar, appetizers, and entrees. Another 3 – 4 pages are devoted to set menus for more than 4 persons, and all are of varying chef selections. Even the dim sum menu is a chef selection. The remaining menus (pleural) is for drinks. drinks… drinks. Note: dim sum personal selections can be had during lunch only.
Not wanting to test my luck with the dim sum I settled on the Peking Duck. I’ve been craving this since having experienced true Peking Duck for the first time in Hong Kong this January and this rendition did not disappoint. It wasn’t the perfection I had in HK or Beijing (aka Peking), but for a 10 hour plane ride away from China it was the best I’ve had since. The skin was crispy, the duck succulent and not at all gamey. This place isn’t cheap, but the $ 43 «small» order comes with 8 pancakes and is the perfect size for sharing. I also heard great things about the Shanghai fried rice – $ 18 (small). This was better than what I had in Shanghai with an excellent balance of salt and roasted pork flavors. The vegetables were super fresh. A small order was the equivalent of a pint. The food arrived super fast, which means it’s not made as fresh to order as I would like, and hence the downgrade from 5 to 4 stars.
The drink menu is incredible and imaginative… Playful even. In the end I settled on their signature drink the Dagong (sp?) Lake Cocktail with lychee sorbet and various liquors. It’s blue and served chilled. Not as tasty as I had hoped for $ 18, but despite not tasting boozy in the least I quickly felt the effect. This cocktail is dangerous– strong. I skipped a second lest I fall down drunk and opted instead for some red tea. Delicious, but a word to the wise, don’t let this tea steep for too long or it will get bitter.
I’m not a dessert eater, but they have FRIED ICECREAM– and it’s vanilla with butterscotch. Just send down an oompah-​loompa to roll me outta here. The portion size is large and like the dishes above meant for sharing– but sadly not meant for doggy bagging. This is why I need to travel with a personal freezer! But I digress. The butterscotch is a bit overpowering, but classically British. The batter could be crispier and warmer, because a hot exterior with a cold ice cream center is the dream– the dream damnit– but the coconut shavings in the batter really add an exotic element to what is essentially vanilla ice cream and cake.
The final damage: $ 101.50 AUD which is practically Monopoly money right?
Dining alone has the disadvantage of leaving enough food to feed the starving homeless I passed sleeping on the street on the way here, but the staff packs it all up in a nice doggy bag.
Michelin hasn’t made it to Australia yet, and I don’t know why, but If you’re looking for a Michelin star quality restaurant in Sydney, look no further than Mr. Wongs.

I had been willing to try Mr Wong for a while — with everyone raving about it my expectations were high. I also love Asian food and have tried a few good ones of the Sydney scene (china doll/​cho cho San etc.) so had a good benchmark.
I must say my friend and I had an awesome evening. The restaurant layout is amazing — the vibe is great, busy but intimate at the same time. The service is great too-​with both a sommelier and knowledgeable waiter. There was 7 of us and I loved that they did not push us into ordering either the banquet (72 $ pp min) or too much food. You can just trust their advice which is not always the case and I value that a lot.
The food was absolutely delicious — some I liked even more than others but I cannot say any I did not like.
1. Entrée: dim sum platter and duck pancakes. Both a must. Generous serves for dim sum (pork, prawn and mushroom), amazing plum sauce for the pancakes… they will be remembered
2. Main: seared scallops (amazingly well cooked and seasoned), garlic butter prawns (a bit boring — nothing special but still good), crispy pork belly (not the best I have tried but still delivered), Mongolian beef (absolutely fabulous — meat was so tender it melted in the mouth)
3. Sides — both were great: king crab fried rice and veggie fried noodles, the crispy eggplant are special (some liked them more than others)
The wine list is also good with a choice of different price points.
Overall we only spent 60 $ pp for food +2 bottle of wines which is an amazing price for what we got
I will definitely be back To try other dishes and especially the deserts !!!
Thanks Mr Wong for this great evening

Mr Wong. This is an interesting restaurant. I had brunch here back in December 2014 because the menu fascinated me. It’s gourmet Chinese foods with high quality ingredients. The ingredients included foie gras, black truffles and poached pork. It’s definitely a different take on your usual dirty Chinese dim sum.
The décor was amazing and very vintage. The restaurant has two floors. The main dining area was on the first floor and the second dining area in the basement. We dined on the basement and I was absolutely blown away from the décor. The stairs were made of steel and very vintage. It reminded me of old British movies. There were shelves with old China and the black and white paintings with hints of colors. French Colonial settings. It’s the classiest Chinese restaurant I ever dined at.
The wait staff all wore ties and white shirts. The service was on point with the delivery of the food and drinks being filled. They asked us whether we wanted everything at once or as they were prepared. The answer was simple… as it was prepared! Duh???
Now, the food. We ordered a bunch of things off the menu because we were hungry and hungover from the night before. Everything we had was pretty damn good. I’m just going to highlight my favorite items.
1) Prawn toast with foie gras and almonds — The crunch from the Prawn Toast followed by the rich, buttery, and delicate texture of the Foie Gras then the aroma of the almonds. Simply delicious.
2) Pork and prawn shumai — This came out in three and were gone in three seconds. The juiciness of the pork and the succulent taste of the prawn is a perfect blend for a food coma. The hint of ginger to cleanse each bite made me wanting more.
3) Poached pork, black truffle and prawn dumpling — Black truffle. Pan fried. Need I say more? I didn’t think so.
Overall, it’s a must stop for a modern take on an old tradition. I highly recommend making reservations off of their website. If you can’t get reservations, just mentioned my name and make sure you pay for my December tab too.

I came because of the raving reviews but I forgot majority of the people who reviewed this place are «westerners»… To me, a tourist coming from Hong Kong… this place is only ok. I gave it a 4 because the flavor is authentic Cantonese… and I appreciate the fact I can find something like this outside of Chinatown, with such an upscale environment.
It’s very similar to the Cantonese fusion food I find in LKF in Hong Kong… From the décor, vibe, even the food itself, this place screams «banana» to me… (Perhaps if I was living here or in the Western world, I will love this place to death… but not when I live in HK now…)
The food is authentic and is very good. But would I pay A$ 30 for 8 pieces of shumai? I think not. I ordered the mantis shrimp too and sure enough, it was de-​shelled and made easy to eat with a fork and knife… silly me was thinking I am going to roll up my sleeves and get physical with those shrimps… the fight was over before it was even started…
So yes, I will recommend this place to all who have been deprived of good Cantonese food… Oh, did I mention the queue is ridiculously long? Come before 6pm or be prepared to wait until at least 9pm…

Everyone already knows about this place but I figure I should chime in.
The queue here is ridiculous… if you have a party of 6 or more you should definitely book ahead, otherwise you will need to wait like everybody else, and the wait can be 2 hours or more on busy nights.
Prior to coming here I was always accustomed to cheap and dirty Chinese food; you know from the food court or hole in the wall or place you go that your parents picked out. Paying more than $ 30 for a dish was blasphemous in my eyes.
Well Mr. Wong pretty much blows all those preconceptions out of the water, thanks to Dan Hong’s magic.
I’ve come a few times already and each time has been a great experience, even if I had to wait 2 hours (I’m looking at you Chin-​Chin.) I’ve had a pretty good range of the menu and you should definitely pick these:
Grandma’s Sweet and Sticky Pork Ribs
Mr. Wong’s Special Fried Rice
Barbequed Honey Glazed «char siu» Pork
Pippies Work Fried with XO Sauce
Mud Crab Wok fried with Black Pepper «Singapore style»
The Mud Crab is on the pricey side at roughly $ 150/​kg but SO WORTH IT.
They’ll bib you and bring out the hot towels and you’ll feel like you’re making a mess, but the Mud Crab with Mr. Wong’s Fried Rice is a combination for the ages.
Come here for a date, come here with friends, come here to celebrate, or come here for celebrity sightings, either way you won’t be disappointed.