This Chinese restaurant pulls out all the stops: the massive space spans two levels, with big tables, moody jazz, painted brick walls, and lazy Susans. Bring a big group for dim sum (lunch only) or a dinner of dumplings, Peking duck pancakes, live mud crab, and big plates of noodles. Though since they offer the duck pancakes and a few other dishes in half portions, you could just as happily come with one or two other people who are down to share.

Think of every type of dim sum filling you could imagine, accompanied by all your favourite Asian delicacies at a top-notch location and you’ve got another of Merivale’s restaurants in Sydney, Mr Wong. From duck spring rolls to crispy eggplant to wok-fried Hong Kong rice noodles, you can travel the around the entire region of Southern China in an evening, all with unparalleled service in an intimate jazz setting. This is one of the most unique dining experiences in Sydney!

1PM: Discover contemporary Cantonese delights over lunch at Mr. Wong, from dumplings to steamed mud crab and crispy eggplant. The dramatic decor comprises brick, old tiles, seductive murals and elegant Chinese accessories, and the glass counters display whole Peking ducks and baskets of dim sum created by chefs Dan Hong and Michael Luo.