MR. WONG

Down a secret city laneway you’ll find the not-so-secret Sydney dining institution, Mr. Wong. Combining the buzz of 1930s jazzera Shanghai with a more-is-more take on traditional Chinese cuisine, the Mr. Wong menu has kept this two-storey restaurant on Sydney’s hot list since doors opened in 2012. Despite its location, Mr. Wong is by no means a little laneway affair. Rather, executive chef Dan Hong and his team deliver Cantonese-style food in a larger-than-life way. We’re talking 6000 covers a week, 4000 dumplings served daily, and a room dedicated just to roast duck! It’s no wonder Kim and Kanye ate here two nights in a row.

The extensive menu is matched, in length and quality, by the wine list. After your meal, wander down the lane to Tank Stream Bar or discover the underground prohibition-style Palmer & Co.

Advanced bookings are recommended. Visit merivale.com/mrwong or call +61 2 9114 7317.