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Quick stats: 8 chinese restaurants within easy reach | Price range: $14-25 per person | Best for: dumplings
The Rankings
1. Wok Star
Rating: 4.4/5 | Price: $20-30 per person | Best for: dumplings
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Queue on weekends – arrive early or order ahead.
What to order: char siu and mapo tofu Skip: nothing, it is all solid
2. Lucky Dumpling
Rating: 4.2/5 | Price: $20-30 per person | Best for: dumplings
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: peking duck and mapo tofu Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
3. Sichuan House
Rating: 4.4/5 | Price: $22-32 per person | Best for: wonton soup
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: wonton soup and fried rice Skip: nothing, it is all solid
4. Dynasty
Rating: 4.2/5 | Price: $28-38 per person | Best for: wonton soup
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: char siu and wonton soup Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
5. Jade Garden
Rating: 4.6/5 | Price: $25-35 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 mapo tofu Skip: nothing, it is all solid
Price Comparison
| Venue | Avg Per Person | BYO | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Star | $16 | Yes | No |
| Lucky Dumpling | $26 | Yes | Yes |
| Sichuan House | $33 | Yes | Yes |
| Dynasty | $19 | Yes | No |
| Jade Garden | $30 | Yes | Yes |
What to Know Before You Go
- Best night to visit: Midweek for no queue and full menu
- Booking recommended? Walk-in
