Best Dim Sum in Sydney — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Waterloo NSW 2017
5.0 across 767 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.7MS
Google5.0(767)Yelp4.7(120)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 2.
Best Gourmet Restaurant Newtown
chinese · Newtown NSW 2042
4.8 across 3.8k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; unusually good for what you'll pay.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.7YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(3.8k)Tripadvisor4.7(3)Facebook5.0(28)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Eastwood NSW 2122
4.9 across 1.6k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
24 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(1.6k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 4.
Malay Chinese Noodle Bar
chinese · malaysian · Sydney NSW 2000
Time Out NY
4.5 across 416 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a rave from Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 16:00G4.5TY4.4MS
Google4.5(416)Yelp4.4(77)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Malay Chinese Town Hall
malaysian · chinese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 141 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 16:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(141)Yelp4.5(13)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
Grandfather's Restaurant
chinese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6T4.3YMSOT4.7
Google4.6(274)Tripadvisor4.3(3)OpenTable4.7(372)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Spice World
chinese · hot-pot · Haymarket NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.6TY4.6MSOT4.4FB5.0
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.6(5)OpenTable4.4(41)Facebook5.0(36)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Young's Palace
chinese · event-venue · Potts Point NSW 2011
Time Out NY
4.6 across 203 Google reviews; praised by Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T5.0YMS
Google4.6(203)Tripadvisor5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Fortune Alley Westfield Sydney | 小巷
chinese · chinese-noodle · Level 5 Westfield Sydney
4.6 across 578 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:30 — 19:00G4.6TYMSFB1.0
Google4.6(578)Facebook1.0(1)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 10.
Spice Temple Sydney
chinese · dumpling · Sydney NSW 2000
Time Out NY
4.3 across 1.4k Google reviews; a rave from Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.3TY4.0MSOT4.4
Google4.3(1.4k)Yelp4.0(55)OpenTable4.4(468)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Dim Sum in Sydney — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Waterloo NSW 2017
5.0 across 767 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.7MS
Google5.0(767)Yelp4.7(120)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 2.
Best Gourmet Restaurant Newtown
chinese · Newtown NSW 2042
4.8 across 3.8k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; unusually good for what you'll pay.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.7YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(3.8k)Tripadvisor4.7(3)Facebook5.0(28)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot
hot-pot · chinese · Eastwood NSW 2122
4.9 across 1.6k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
24 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(1.6k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 4.
Malay Chinese Noodle Bar
chinese · malaysian · Sydney NSW 2000
Time Out NY
4.5 across 416 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a rave from Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 16:00G4.5TY4.4MS
Google4.5(416)Yelp4.4(77)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram · 13K Card
Rank 5.
Malay Chinese Town Hall
malaysian · chinese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 141 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 16:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(141)Yelp4.5(13)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
Grandfather's Restaurant
chinese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6T4.3YMSOT4.7
Google4.6(274)Tripadvisor4.3(3)OpenTable4.7(372)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Spice World
chinese · hot-pot · Haymarket NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.6TY4.6MSOT4.4FB5.0
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.6(5)OpenTable4.4(41)Facebook5.0(36)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Young's Palace
chinese · event-venue · Potts Point NSW 2011
Time Out NY
4.6 across 203 Google reviews; praised by Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
18 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T5.0YMS
Google4.6(203)Tripadvisor5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Fortune Alley Westfield Sydney | 小巷
chinese · chinese-noodle · Level 5 Westfield Sydney
4.6 across 578 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:30 — 19:00G4.6TYMSFB1.0
Google4.6(578)Facebook1.0(1)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 10.
Spice Temple Sydney
chinese · dumpling · Sydney NSW 2000
Time Out NY
4.3 across 1.4k Google reviews; a rave from Time Out.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.3TY4.0MSOT4.4
Google4.3(1.4k)Yelp4.0(55)OpenTable4.4(468)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Dim Sum in Sydney — Harry's ten

犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot PotH★

Best Gourmet Restaurant Newtown

Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot

Malay Chinese Noodle Bar

Malay Chinese Town Hall

Grandfather's Restaurant

Spice World

Young's Palace

Fortune Alley Westfield Sydney | 小巷

Spice Temple Sydney

Also considered

Best Dim Sum in Sydney — Harry's ten

犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot PotH★

Best Gourmet Restaurant Newtown

Chaoshan Taste Beef Hot Pot

Malay Chinese Noodle Bar

Malay Chinese Town Hall

Grandfather's Restaurant

Spice World

Young's Palace

Fortune Alley Westfield Sydney | 小巷

Spice Temple Sydney

Also considered

犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot

犇牛鮮肉火鍋Waterloo, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot