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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Sydney's dim sum restaurants range from a Haymarket window where dumplings are folded in full view to a harbourside room with the Opera House framed in the glass, and the names on this page have racked up nearly 15,000 Google reviews between them. Ratings sit close together, from 4.4 to 4.7, so the split here is really about atmosphere and price point rather than any one restaurant being a clear step above the rest.

Short answer: The most-reviewed name is Mr. Wong (4.4 stars across 5,815 Google reviews), a Merivale-run Cantonese restaurant in the CBD known for its steamed dim sum collection and Peking duck. Lee's Dumpling (4.7, 2,556 reviews) in Haymarket is the highest-rated for classic xiao long bao and dumplings, while Luna Lu and China Doll both offer harbour views alongside a modern Asian menu. Expect anywhere from around $20 for casual dumplings to $200-plus for a full dinner at the fine-dining names.
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Comparing Sydney's Dim Sum Options

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mr. Wong 4.4 ★ 5,815 Fine-dining Cantonese and dim sum View ›
2 Lee's Dumpling 小李汤包 4.7 ★ 2,556 Classic xiao long bao and dumplings View ›
3 Luna Lu - Asian Fusion, The Rocks 4.6 ★ 2,783 Harbourside Asian fusion View ›
4 China Doll 4.5 ★ 2,211 Waterfront modern Chinese View ›
5 Uncle Ming's Bar 4.4 ★ 1,482 Late-night dumplings and cocktails View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Mr. Wong logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Mr. Wong

4.45,815 Google reviews

Mr. Wong is a Cantonese restaurant in the Sydney CBD run by the Merivale group, set in a warehouse-style space designed to evoke old Hong Kong, with whole ducks hanging in view of diners. Its menu spans a full Cantonese dinner service, from steamed dim sum and king prawns to Peking duck and fried rice, and it is the most-reviewed dim sum-serving restaurant on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the steamed dim sum collection as a step above typical yum cha
  • King prawn dishes, including the XO stir-fry, repeatedly singled out
  • Staff praised by name for attentive, knowledgeable service across many reviews
  • Atmospheric, distinctive Hong Kong-style dining room

Worth knowing

  • Reservations are effectively required, and walk-in waits can be long without one
  • Pricing sits at the higher end, with reviewers reporting per-person costs well above casual dumpling spots
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume5,815 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has by far the deepest review base on this page and reviewers consistently rate the dim sum above standard yum cha fare. Book ahead, since it fills up fast even outside peak hours.

Website Book now+61291147317 Directions

3 Bridge Ln, Sydney NSW 2000

Lee's Dumpling 小李汤包 logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lee's Dumpling 小李汤包

4.72,556 Google reviews

Lee's Dumpling is a Chinese restaurant in Haymarket built around traditional dumplings and soup dumplings, including pork and crab xiao long bao made and steamed to order, with the folding process visible from the street. The menu also covers noodle dishes and more adventurous options like duck giblet soup, alongside familiar comfort dishes for less adventurous eaters. It holds the highest rating of any restaurant on this page.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.7
  • Reviewers repeatedly call the pork and crab xiao long bao the best in Sydney
  • Fresh, made-to-order steaming rather than pre-made batches
  • Fast service and good value noted across many reviews

Worth knowing

  • The dining room can get loud, according to several reviewers
  • Smaller, simpler space than the fine-dining names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume2,556 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top-rated pick here, and reviewers are unusually consistent about the xiao long bao being genuinely excellent rather than just good for the price. The best choice if classic dumplings, not a full dinner experience, are the goal.

Website+61460000369 Directions

694 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Luna Lu - Asian Fusion, The Rocks logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Luna Lu - Asian Fusion, The Rocks

4.62,783 Google reviews

Luna Lu is a modern Asian fusion restaurant at Circular Quay with direct views of the Sydney Opera House, serving a contemporary menu that includes dim sum-style small plates like prawn dumplings alongside Wagyu and dessert courses. Head chef Anh Duy Hoang blends traditional Asian techniques with Australian produce, and the restaurant leans toward shared small plates rather than a dedicated dim sum menu.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight the Opera House view as an exceptional setting for special occasions
  • The prawn dumplings and other small plates praised as both attractive and well-executed
  • Staff described as attentive even with larger celebration bookings
  • Distinctive, well-reviewed dessert course

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers found the dining room dark and tables closely spaced
  • This is an Asian fusion restaurant with dim sum-style dishes rather than a dedicated dim sum specialist, and a few reviewers found food quality did not always match the view
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume2,783 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The setting is the draw here, and most reviewers rate the food highly to match, though it is worth knowing this is a fusion restaurant with dim sum-style plates rather than a traditional dim sum house.

Website Book now+61282208401 Directions

Campbells Cove, Ground Level, Bays 4 and 5, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000

China Doll logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

China Doll

4.52,211 Google reviews

China Doll is a modern Chinese restaurant on the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, led by head chef Frank Shek, serving a menu that draws on Cantonese, Hong Kong, and South East Asian traditions alongside shared small plates similar to dim sum. The restaurant is set right on the water with skyline views, and it has built a reputation as an award-recognised Sydney dining destination.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the waterfront setting and harbour views
  • The pork belly is repeatedly named a must-order dish
  • Staff singled out by name for attentive, knowledgeable service on special occasions
  • Generous, shareable portions noted across reviews

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer notes limited vegetarian and vegan dumpling options
  • Pricing runs high for a full dinner, based on reviewer-reported per-person costs
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,211 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for a special-occasion dinner with shareable, dim sum-adjacent dishes and a standout waterfront setting, though vegetarian diners should check the menu ahead of time.

Website Book now+61293806744 Directions

Unit 4/6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

Uncle Ming's Bar logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Uncle Ming's Bar

4.41,482 Google reviews

Uncle Ming's Bar is a hidden basement cocktail bar in the CBD that serves dumplings and small Chinatown-style plates alongside a full cocktail and Japanese whisky menu. It runs a weekly bottomless dumpling deal and leans into a moody, late-night atmosphere rather than a sit-down dinner service, with dumplings positioned as bar snacks rather than a full dim sum spread.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the pork dumplings specifically as a highlight
  • The Tuesday bottomless dumpling deal comes up repeatedly as good value
  • Distinctive, atmospheric basement setting with a strong cocktail list
  • Good option for groups and casual late-night dining

Worth knowing

  • Service can be harder to flag down once the bar fills up and lighting gets dim
  • This is a bar with dumplings on the menu rather than a dedicated dim sum restaurant
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,482 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks last on this page mainly because it is a cocktail bar with dumplings rather than a dim sum specialist, but for a late-night, casual dumpling fix with drinks, reviewers rate it well.

Website+61419147152 Directions

Basement/55 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Sydney dim sum and dumpling restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.4 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.7 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in Sydney? (2026)

Prices span a wide range here, from a casual dumpling lunch to a full harbourside dinner. Based on price-per-person figures customers report in their reviews:

JobTypical price
Casual dumpling lunch (Lee’s Dumpling, Uncle Ming’s)$20 - $40
Sit-down dim sum lunch (Mr. Wong)$80 - $100
Fine-dining dinner with views (Luna Lu, China Doll)$100 - $200+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from customer-reported price-per-person figures in Google reviews for the businesses on this page. Menu prices vary; confirm current pricing directly with each restaurant.

Serving dim sum across Sydney

These restaurants span the CBD, Haymarket, Circular Quay, and Woolloomooloo, so there is a real spread across central Sydney depending on whether you want a harbour view or a casual dumpling counter. Searching for dim sum near me? Check the listing below for each restaurant’s current hours and booking details.

What to ask before you book

  • Is dim sum served all day, or only at lunch?
  • Do you need a reservation, and how far ahead should you book?
  • Are dumplings made fresh to order or from a pre-made batch?
  • Are there vegetarian or vegan dumpling options?
  • Is there a minimum spend or set banquet menu for larger groups?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these restaurants?

We started from dim sum and dumpling restaurants in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these is the most traditional dim sum experience?

Lee’s Dumpling in Haymarket is the closest to a traditional dumpling house on this page, with xiao long bao made and steamed to order. Mr. Wong also serves a dedicated steamed dim sum collection within its wider Cantonese menu.

Where can I get dim sum with a view in Sydney?

Luna Lu at Circular Quay has direct Opera House views, and China Doll sits on the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf with harbour and skyline views. Both serve dim sum-style small plates alongside a wider modern Asian menu.

The bottom line

Lee’s Dumpling is the safe pick for classic, made-to-order dim sum at a casual price, while Mr. Wong is the default if you want a fuller Cantonese dinner with the deepest review track record in Sydney. Book ahead either way, since these spots fill up fast on weekends.

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