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Another Hurstville legend known for its high-speed service and extremely fresh steamed dumplings. — Hurstville

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Burwood is another key Chinese enclave, and this restaurant serves as its primary yum cha destination. — Burwood

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A long-standing Eastern Suburbs favorite that delivers a very traditional trolley experience in a modern setting. — Bondi Junction

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The current heavyweight of Sydney yum cha; famous for its fast-moving trolleys and high-quality seafood dumplings. — Haymarket

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10:30; it's the most popular high-volume hall in Chinatown.

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A local institution that has been serving some of the city's most reliable and traditional yum cha for decades. — Maroubra

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10:00 weekend; a massive favorite for Eastern Suburbs families.

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A long-standing favorite in the heart of Chinatown, known for its seafood-focused dim sum and traditional atmosphere. — Haymarket

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A highly-rated alternative in Hurstville that is often less crowded than Imperial Garden but just as authentic. — Hurstville

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Hurstville is a major Chinese hub, and this is one of its most popular and traditional yum cha institutions. — Hurstville

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10:30 weekend.

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The modern successor to the legendary Golden Century; while they offer a la carte, their midday dim sum service is exceptional. — Haymarket

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12:00; bookings are recommended for this modern take.

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A high-quality option for the Hills District, offering consistent dim sum and a spacious dining area. — Castle Hill

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One of the best options in Western Sydney, offering high turnover and extremely fresh, traditional dim sum. — Cabramatta

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10:00 weekend; Cabramatta is very busy, so arrive early for parking.

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Brings the high standards of the Phoenix group to the heart of the Western Sydney CBD. — Parramatta

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A stylish, high-end option that offers consistent quality and a great central location. — CBD

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10:30 weekend; it fills up very quickly with local shoppers.

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A hidden gem in Ashfield, known for being one of the best value-for-money yum cha spots in the Inner West. — Ashfield

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A modern and very popular choice for the local community, known for high-quality seafood specialties. — Burwood

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Widely considered the best yum cha in the CBD for those who want a slightly more refined environment without losing the traditional trolley experience. — CBD

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11:00 weekday; popular for business lunches.

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Offers the unique experience of having fresh seafood-focused yum cha directly above the city’s primary fish markets. — Pyrmont

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11:00; perfect before or after exploring the fish markets.

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A massive, well-run hall that is a staple for the local Chinese community in the Inner West. — Rhodes

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11:00 weekend; very popular for large family groups.

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The go-to spot for the North Shore’s substantial Chinese population; consistently high quality and very authentic. — Chatswood

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11:00 weekend.

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Offers a high-quality, modern yum cha experience that is very popular with the Eastern Suburbs crowd. — Bondi Junction

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