Nine Dragons
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Nine Dragons is a long-running Cantonese restaurant on Dixon Street in Haymarket. It has a spacious room with gold walls and serves yum cha daily at lunch and dinner. Visitors come for the handmade dim sum and for shared dinners, and it suits family meals and groups. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Nine Dragons
Food at Nine Dragons
The core here is Cantonese cooking, with yum cha at lunch and dinner and a menu built for sharing from brunch through dinner. Dim sum is handmade and steamed to order. Diners also order sizzling beef on onion and noodles, and crisp spring rolls with a dipping sauce. Vegetarian dishes have their own section on the All Day Menu.
Drinks at Nine Dragons
Drinks are unclear on the restaurant's own site. It lists BYO wine at $10 a bottle, yet also describes an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list. Ask when booking which applies before you plan your drinks.
A Chinatown fixture since the 1970s
The restaurant says it has been in Chinatown since 1977. One visitor describes it as one of the first places in the area to serve yum cha, and says it has been a stalwart of Dixon Street for decades. Several diners return with family, and the room suits a long lunch with a group.
What customers say about Nine Dragons
- π¬Diners praise the friendly, welcoming staff and the atmosphere.
- π¬Visitors say the dishes look good and taste fresh and authentic.
- π¬Several visitors mention its long history in Chinatown.
- π¬Some visitors find the food uneven from one dish to the next.
Tips for visiting Nine Dragons
- βCheck when booking whether you can bring wine or should order drinks here, as the site mentions both.
- βIt is not step-free, so ask ahead if you need lift or level access.
- βStick to the dim sum and dishes you already know if you want consistency.
Getting to Nine Dragons
39/45 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, in Chinatown. Parking is available. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a short walk away for a stroll before or after your meal.
Near Nine Dragons
FAQ about Nine Dragons
What cuisine does Nine Dragons serve?
It serves Cantonese dishes, including yum cha at lunch and dinner. The menu is designed for sharing.
Does Nine Dragons have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu has a vegetarian section within the All Day Menu.
Can I book a table at Nine Dragons?
Yes, bookings are made through the restaurant's Reservations page.
Is Nine Dragons BYO?
It allows BYO wine for $10 a bottle, though the site also lists a wine, beer and cocktail list.