China Lane
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 1,217 Google reviews Β· $$
China Lane is a modern Asian restaurant in a secluded laneway at Angel Place in the Sydney CBD. It feels intimate and lively, with warm, attentive service, and suits a dinner out, a special occasion or a larger group. The buttered Shanghai noodles are the dish diners name most. Wynyard Park is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at China Lane
Food at China Lane
China Lane serves Asian favourites with a modern twist, plus new creations, from an Γ la carte menu, with banquet and pre-theatre options. Diners keep naming the buttered Shanghai noodles with Shark Bay spanner crab, chilli and kombu, and one diner rated the pulled pork bao and masterstock pork belly highly. Dishes are plated with care: a whole lobster with basil, chilli and rice shows the kitchen's approach to larger plates, and a crisp fried dish with cucumber and shredded ginger shows the smaller ones. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu, and one diner said they match the meat dishes for flavour.
What to order: Buttered Shanghai noodles with Shark Bay spanner crab
Drinks at China Lane
The website links a wine list and a cocktail list, so drinks are a real part of the visit. One visitor went back for a second night mainly for the cocktails, and said they were fantastic.
Groups, events and banquets
China Lane is promoted for large groups, special occasions and corporate events, and it offers banquet menus for shared tables. Bookings can be made through OpenTable or the restaurant's website, and gift vouchers are available. The head chef is Kristian Vale. The website shows award logos for the years 2016 to 2024.
What customers say about China Lane
- π¬Warm, attentive service that visitors single out
- π¬Cosy, lively room with great energy for a night out
- π¬Bold, well-balanced flavours, with the noodles singled out
- π¬Vegetarian dishes that hold their own beside the meat dishes
Tips for visiting China Lane
- βBook ahead for groups or special occasions through OpenTable or the website.
- βWynyard Park is a two-minute walk away, handy before or after a meal.
- βLeave room for cocktails, which one visitor came back for the next night.
Getting to China Lane
2 Angel Place, Sydney NSW 2000, in a secluded inner-city laneway. Parking is available, and the restaurant is step-free.
Near China Lane
FAQ about China Lane
What cuisine does China Lane serve?
China Lane serves modern Asian food, with Asian favourites given a modern twist and new creations on the menu.
Can I book a table at China Lane?
Yes, reservations can be made through OpenTable or the restaurant's website.
Does China Lane have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes, and one diner said they are as flavourful as the meat options.
Does China Lane take large groups?
Yes, it is promoted for large groups, celebrations and corporate events, with banquet menus available.