Palace Chinese Restaurant
Last updated★ 3.9 · 1,067 Google reviews · $$
Palace Chinese Restaurant is a large Cantonese restaurant on Level 1 of Piccadilly Tower in the Sydney CBD. Yum cha is the main draw, with trolleys of dim sum, and diners often praise the fresh, well-steamed dumplings and the friendly staff. Hyde Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Palace Chinese Restaurant
Food at Palace Chinese Restaurant
The menu is Cantonese, with around 80 yum cha varieties of steamed, deep fried, baked, sweet and savoury dim sum, alongside a wider à la carte menu. Signature dishes include mud crab vermicelli hot pot, wagyu beef hotpot, shan tong chicken, deluxe seafood plate, brine duck platter and dry spicy quail maryland. Vegetarian options are available.
Drinks at Palace Chinese Restaurant
There is an extensive wine list, and yum cha runs alongside the à la carte menu. Groups sharing several dishes can use the wine list to go with the dim sum.
Yum cha on the trolleys
Yum cha here is served from carts, so staff come to the table offering dishes as they pass. One diner found it easy to say yes to more than planned, so it helps to keep track of what you have ordered. Another diner enjoyed the mango pomelo dessert and the stuffed eggplant. Lunch is a busy, social meal, and the room suits a long table of friends or family.
What customers say about Palace Chinese Restaurant
- 💬Food is fresh and well steamed, with dumplings singled out more than once
- 💬Friendly, efficient staff who are happy to let tables linger
- 💬Trolley service gives a wide choice of dishes at lunch
- 💬A warm, lively room that suits celebrations and group meals
Tips for visiting Palace Chinese Restaurant
- ✓Weekend lunch is walk-in only, first in, first served.
- ✓Tuesday to Friday lunch needs a minimum of six guests, so call 9283 6288 for smaller tables.
- ✓One diner says the barbecue menu is fuller after noon than at the start of service.
Getting to Palace Chinese Restaurant
The address is Shop 38, Level 1, Piccadilly Tower, 133–145 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is available. The entrance is step-free and there is disabled access.
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FAQ about Palace Chinese Restaurant
What cuisine does Palace Chinese Restaurant serve?
It serves traditional and modern Cantonese cuisine, with yum cha served seven days a week.
Can I book a table at Palace Chinese Restaurant?
Yes, through the online booking form or by calling 9283 6288. Tuesday to Friday lunch needs at least six guests.
Does Palace Chinese Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are offered on the menu.