Whether you’re a fan of spicy Kung Pao chicken or prefer the crispy skin of Peking duck, Brisbane/Meanjin has become a hotspot for drool-worthy Asian cuisine. Authentic (and not-so-authentic, but just as delicious) Chinese restaurants are popping up all over the city, so you no longer have to trek to the southside for a decent feed (although let’s be real—dinner in Sunnybank never disappoints).
Check out OB真人视讯's top picks for the best Chinese restaurants in Brisbane, and take your taste buds on the trip of a lifetime. Just don’t forget your stretchy pants.
Stanley
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Inspired by head chef Louis Tikaram’s travels across the globe, Stanley uses fresh local produce to showcase traditional Cantonese cuisine. The waterfront restaurant features jaw-dropping interiors, so good luck choosing to sit inside or out. Once you’ve picked your table, the next step is narrowing down the menu. With a dedicated Peking duck kitchen, not to mention sweet n sour free-range pork, when it comes to Stanley, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Oh, and we can’t forget the 400-strong wine list...
Central
340 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
is the extremely accomplished child from even more accomplished parents, the team behind Rick Shores and Southside. A Hong Kong-inspired restaurant and basement dumpling bar, Central is plainly and simply a super heavy hitter in Brisbane’s elevated Chinese restaurant scene. The industrial and moody vibes make Central the perfect date night or special-occasion celebrating spot—after working your way through the cocktail and wine list, add the prawn and pork Siu Mai and the Peking Duck potstickers to your must-eat list.
Donna Chang
3/171 George Street, Brisbane CBD
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When it comes to Brisbane’s classiest Chinese restaurants, it’s hard to look past dinner at Donna Chang. Complete with marble tables and exquisite chandeliers, when dining at Donna’s, you’ll want to dress the part. The contemporary Chinese venue has an ever-evolving menu that draws inspiration from Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Can’t decide what to eat? Order the banquet and tuck in.
Happy Boy
East Street, Fortitude Valley
Put a smile on your dial with a banquet at Happy Boy. This inner-city eatery was designed with foodies in mind, offering up an incredible (and generous) Chinese banquet for $50pp. If you’re running tight on cash, stick to the weekday lunch specials, where you can grab roast pork belly, eggplant and preserved veg with rice for a mere $17. Let’s face it—nothing beats a great value feed.
Longtime
2/226 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
is far beyond your wildest yum cha dreams, and aptly, parked up above Gucci in the CBD. The soaring ceilings combined with the signature lights and the amazing yum-cha undoubtedly serves Crazy Rich Asians vibes. Things are even better for people watching on the balcony outside, where similarly, no expense has been spared. Longtime beyond nails the bold, time-honoured flavours you crave brief, and adds the cherry on top of the whole experience with their drinks list, full to the brim with high achievers.
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Emily Yeoh
283 Given Terrace, Paddington
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If you’re a fan of MasterChef, you’re probably already aware of former contestant Emily Loo (now )’s latest venture. The understated eatery has graced the hilly streets of Paddington with some of the finest Asian eats on the market. Order up a plate of pork and prawn xiu mai, with a side of aburi salmon on calamari toast. For your main, treat yo’self to fragrant Hainan chicken, and melt-in-your-mouth roast duck curry. And of course, top it all off with a sweet treat—the coconut pannacotta has us drooling.
Lilong
2/79 Boundary Street, West End
When it comes to Chinese food, where a dish comes from makes a huge difference. Hong Kong cuisine is all about light, fresh flavours, while Shanghai dishes lean sweet and savoury, with lots of soy sauce, sugar, and Shaoxing wine. If you’re craving top-notch Shanghai eats,in West End is where you should head. This place is always buzzing and the moment you dig in, you’ll understand why. While we admittedly have a soft spot for dumplings, these beauties take first place all on their own.
Sichuan Bang Bang
8 Wongabel Street, Kenmore
Sichuan cuisine is known for its spice, so trust us when we say Sichuan Bang Bang is made for those who can handle the heat. Try the Kung Pao prawns for a serious hit, or the black pepper chicken for something a little milder. Pair it with a cheeky cocktail (perhaps the Hound Sunset with gin, pink grapefruit and aromatic herbs) and call it a night well dined.
Goodtime
T22/45 Mollison Street, West End
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Goodtime in West End delivers what the name promises—a bloody good time. Ideally located in the rapidly emerging foodie haven of West Village, Goodtime is the perfect spot for a boozy catch-up with friends. To make said catch-up even easier, Goodtime is dishing up a banger all-you-can-eat deal, for just $29pp with any drinks purchase. Available Monday to Thursday, it’ll see you eating your way through as many gyoza, pork xiao long bao, spring rolls and custard buns as you can handle in 90 minutes.
Uncle Wang
61 Petrie Terrace, Paddington | 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Vegetarians, omnivores, pescetarians and carnivores unite. With two locations at The Barracks and Portside Wharf, modern Chinese spot has options for everyone. From sticky tender pork ribs with Chasiu sauce, to chilli ginger prawns, to smoky hongyou eggplant, the sky’s the limit. Order up a few and share, or choose your fave and keep it all to yourself.
Wu Kong Kitchen & Bar
119 Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD
Inspired by the classic tale of Wu Kong’s journey to the West, Wu Kong Kitchen & Bar’s decor is reminiscent of the iconic waterfall cave from the Monkey King’s story. Lit in deep blue, you’ll be transported to a far away land as you chow down on spicy double-cooked pork belly, sauteed Sichuan pepper chicken, and pan-fried halibut fish. But the standout on the menu? A bubble tea cocktail. Yes, you read that right. Vodka, black tea, creamer, sugar syrup, and brown sugar pearls come together in a delightful buzz you won’t soon forget.
King Tea
100 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Image credit: King Tea | Hayley Williamson Photography
Another Paddington native, King Tea offers all your fave Chinese classics served up inside the moody interiors of a former tea and tobacco bar. The menu features traditional dishes like crispy chicken dan dan and house-made wontons, as well as innovative takes on old classics. Get in before 6pm and go to town on a $30 banquet featuring Kung Pao chicken, xio long bao, and drool-worthy spring onion pancakes. Worth. Every. Penny.
Landmark Restaurant
Westfield Chermside | 101/358 Mains Road, Sunnybank
Boasting a location on both sides of Brisbane, Landmark Restaurant features a whopping 24-page menu packed with plenty of drool-worthy Asian eats. Seafood is their specialty, but if you prefer your meat to come from solid ground, there’s plenty of beef, pork and poultry for your palate. We recommend the Cantonese clay pots for a delicious, wallet-friendly feed.
HUA
Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane City
If you’re reading this, we can safely assume you’re a yum cha fan. And, like any loyal yum cha devotee, we assume you have worked your way through Brisbane’s most delicious dumpling options. HUA, found in Queen’s Wharf, does things a little differently so is a worthy pilgrimage for the most devout Yum Cha worshippers. Here, you’ll find all dishes made to order. This means you won’t have instant access to the bites you’re after, but the wait is very much worth it. You can expect to find all the classics here: shu mai, prawn har gao, steamed BBQ pork buns and more. You can also stop by for their express lunch menu where you can score entree and main for $55.80 per person. Not bad.
Little Red Dumpling
Various Locations
Image credit: Little Red Dumpling | Jason Starr
With multiple locations across the southeast, Little Red Dumpling is our go-to when we’re craving a delicious dumpling snack. Whether you’re after pan-fried pork, chicken cabbage or even rainbow dumplings, the crew at Little Red can accommodate. But don’t be fooled by the name—dumplings aren’t the only thing on the menu. Little Red Dumpling does a mean noodle soup, and their xiao long bao? Finger-lickin’ good.
China Sea
60 Park Road, Milton
Having earned the title of Brisbane’s most acclaimed Chinese restaurant four years in a row, is one to add to your bucket list. Their extensive menu offers everything from black bean mud crabs to wonton soup—not to mention our all-time fave, Cantonese style Moreton Bay bugs. Once you’ve chosen your main, it’s time to move on to dessert—how does deep fried banana fritter sound?
LÜCHA Kitchen + Bar
3/97 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane CBD
Not only do do a mean pork belly—they also have a jaw-dropping range of bubble tea. Whether you like it fruity, milky, sparkling or filled with rainbow jelly, you name it, they sell it. And to complement your tea selection? Try their mouth-watering signature roast chicken or smoked jasmine tea duck. It’s tea-riffic! (Sorry, we had to.)
New Shanghai
23/226 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD | 4029 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
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Did someone say dumplings? New Shanghai’s dumplings are as delicious as they come, and pay homage to authentic Chinese recipes made with fresh local produce. Better still, they’re served up alongside rustic-chic Chinese decor—think cobbled floors and red bamboo blinds reminiscent of 1930s Shanghai streets. Peer through the kitchen window to watch your dumplings being made fresh before being delivered straight to your plate.
Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar
100 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar in Fortitude Valley was born out of a love of Cantonese dining tradition and an insatiable excitement for its future. Here, the menu is designed to be entirely shared, so come hungry and order big. Do not, however, come to Hizola’s and skip ordering their signature sizzling steak. Sit back in delight as the staff quite literally light your steak on fire. It’s not all show though, the steak is delightful and cooked to perfection every time. Work your way through their menu of bao, dumplings and seafood, but don’t skip the drinks list. It is equally as impressive as the food menu so be sure to pair all of the above with a cocktail.
Fat Dumpling
2 King Street, Bowen Hills | 370 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley | 405 Montague Road, West End
Like your dumplings big, round and juicy? Fat Dumpling’s got you covered, with mouthwatering poached, steamed and pan-fried dumplings just like mama makes them. Try the chicken and asparagus dumplings for something a little different, or stick to the classics with a pork xiao long bao and cold noodle salad.
Kingsfood
25/341 Mains Road, Sunnybank
It’s in Sunnybank—need we say more? Okay, okay, we’ll elaborate. With a 30-year history of serving up the southside’s most delicious Taiwanese, holds rank on our list of ultimate Asian eats. Our recommendation? Start with #5, then #80, with a side of #202. Don’t ask. Just order.
Need restaurant recs for other cuisines? We’ve got you covered with:
- Brisbane’s Best Japanese Restaurants
- Brisbane’s Best Korean Restaurants
- Brisbane’s Best Thai Restaurants
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