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Quick stats: 9 chinese restaurants within easy reach | Price range: $14-25 per person | Best for: peking duck
The Rankings
1. Dynasty
Rating: 4.7/5 | Price: $18-28 per person | Best for: fried rice
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: char siu and wonton soup Skip: nothing, it is all solid
2. Jade Garden
Rating: 4.0/5 | Price: $15-25 per person | Best for: peking duck
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Queue on weekends – arrive early or order ahead.
What to order: mapo tofu and fried rice Skip: nothing, it is all solid
3. Wok Star
Rating: 4.3/5 | Price: $34-44 per person | Best for: peking duck
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: mapo tofu and peking duck Skip: nothing, it is all solid
4. Lucky Dumpling
Rating: 4.2/5 | Price: $19-29 per person | Best for: char siu
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: wonton soup and mapo tofu Skip: nothing, it is all solid
5. Golden Dragon
Rating: 4.1/5 | Price: $20-30 per person | Best for: fried rice
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: dumplings and wonton soup Skip: nothing, it is all solid
Price Comparison
| Venue | Avg Per Person | BYO | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | $23 | Yes | Yes |
| Jade Garden | $17 | No | No |
| Wok Star | $34 | No | No |
| Lucky Dumpling | $35 | No | No |
| Golden Dragon | $ |
