A ‘breathtaking’ Chinese restaurant in Sydney has foodies pouring through the doors thanks to its tranquil setting and freshly made yum chas.
Set in the tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney’s CBD, Gardens by Lotus promises traditional delights with a touch of nostalgia.
The teahouse-style retreat offers a unique, oasis-like atmosphere in the heart of the city, and Yum Cha has been dubbed “the best in the country” by hundreds of guests.
A ‘breathtaking’ Chinese restaurant in Sydney has foodies pouring through the doors thanks to its tranquil setting and freshly made yum chas
Set in the tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney’s CBD, Gardens by Lotus promises traditional delights with a touch of nostalgia
The teahouse-style retreat offers a unique, oasis-like atmosphere in the heart of the city, and Yum Cha has been dubbed “the best in the country” by hundreds of guests
Those who visit are given free access to the gardens to maintain their sense of calm after leaving.
The venue draws on both aspects of its location with its contemporary take on a daytime Chinese high tea and The Blue Room, a private dining space for events and special occasions.
On weekends, The Gardens serves bottomless yum cha sessions for $69 per person and includes signature spring rolls with king brown mushrooms, shallot pancakes, steamed pork and chive dumplings, and crystal shrimp dumplings.
The venue draws on both aspects of its location with its contemporary take on a daytime Chinese high tea and The Blue Room, a private dining space for events and special occasions
On weekends, The Gardens serves bottomless yum cha sessions for $69 per person and includes signature spring rolls with king brown mushrooms, shallot pancakes, steamed pork and chive dumplings, and crystal shrimp dumplings
Other standout dishes include pork xiao long bao, school prawns with salt and pepper, soy noodles and mountain snow-covered pork buns.
“I love yum cha when it’s fresh and made to order…it’s so hot and so delicious,” said Nick of the food Instagram account Nick and Helmi of his experience.
“This is one of my top yum cha spots in Sydney. One of my favorites are the king mushroom spring rolls, they are a 10/10.
Other standout dishes include pork xiao long bao, school prawns with salt and pepper, soy noodles and mountain snow-covered pork buns
“I love yum cha when it’s fresh and made to order…it’s so hot and so delicious,” said Nick of the food Instagram account Nick and Helmi of his experience
“You get 13 items but you can keep ordering and what I love is the view of the pond. If you have never tried this, you must do it.’
A la carte menu highlights include steamed barramundi with soy, ginger and shallots, wok-seared beef tenderloin with black pepper, green beans and baby corn, and short beef ribs with aged vinegar, garlic and chili.
There is also a nice selection of craft teas including jasmine, Chinese lychee, pu-erh, liquorice and peppermint, Chinese sencha and green chai.
A la carte menu highlights include steamed barramundi with soy, ginger and shallots, wok-seared beef tenderloin with black pepper, green beans and baby corn, and short beef ribs with aged vinegar, garlic and chili
There is also a nice selection of craft teas including jasmine, Chinese lychee, pu-erh, liquorice and peppermint, Chinese sencha and green chai
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 3pm, The Gardens is part of the Lotus Dining group which is responsible for the popular Lotus restaurants Dumpling Bar Walsh Bay and Chi
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 3pm, The Gardens is part of the Lotus Dining group which is responsible for the popular Lotus restaurants Dumpling Bar Walsh Bay and Chi.
Lotus Dining was founded in 2012 by innovator Michael Jiang, who dreamed of owning a restaurant that evoked his childhood dining memories.
Over the years, Lotus has grown into seven dining areas across Sydney, ranging from casual dining experiences to more decadent offerings.
