皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
Last updated★ 4.1 · 798 Google reviews · $$
皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese seafood restaurant on Sussex Street in Haymarket, known for yum cha and live seafood. Diners describe the seafood as fresh and the dumplings as authentic, served from trolleys. Walk-ins have been seated quickly, and the room feels clean and comfortable. The nearest park, Chinese Garden of Friendship, is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
Food at 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
Yum cha is the main draw, with dumplings and dim sum served from trolleys. Live seafood sits at the centre of the menu, and the restaurant lists live lobster with ginger and shallot-braised e-fu noodles, and pipis in XO sauce, as its signature dishes. Diners also rate the abalone and the mini hot pot. The restaurant's traditional Chinese dishes go beyond these, and the menu is available as a PDF on the website.
What to order: Abalone, especially with shrimp paste · Live lobster with e-fu noodles · Pipis in XO sauce
Live seafood on show
Live seafood is kept in tanks along one wall of the dining room, so the fish and shellfish on the menu are available fresh. The restaurant describes its seafood as fresh and live, and that is the basis of its Cantonese menu. Visitors who come for the seafood tend to be the ones who order from the banquet-style menu, and the restaurant has held a Good Food Guide hat since 2023. Large tables suit the sharing style of the food.
What customers say about 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
- 💬Fresh seafood and classic yum cha dumplings are the main praise.
- 💬Quick seating and friendly service, with food arriving at a good pace.
- 💬Visitors call the restaurant clean and comfortable.
- 💬Prices split opinion: some find it reasonable, others say it is on the pricey side.
Tips for visiting 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
- ✓Walk-ins have been seated within minutes, but bookings can be made online through SevenRooms.
- ✓For event or large group enquiries, email info@ausroyalgroup.net.
- ✓Set your order before you sit down if you know what you want; prices for big seafood dishes add up quickly.
Getting to 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
The address is 393-399 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000. Parking is available. Chinese Garden of Friendship and Darling Quarter Village Green are both within a short walk.
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FAQ about 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
What cuisine does 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant serve?
It serves authentic Cantonese food, including yum cha dim sum and fresh live seafood.
Can I book a table at Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant?
Yes, bookings are made online through SevenRooms.
Does Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant serve breakfast?
Yes, it serves breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner in the evenings.
Does Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant have a kids' menu?
No, it does not have a separate kids' menu.