Indulge in Bottomless Yum Cha at The Gardens by Lotus

For a dining experience extraordinaire there is nowhere more exquisite than The Gardens by Lotus. Set in Sydney’s tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship, this Chinese teahouse-inspired restaurant transports you to old world Beijing. Come for an elegant weekday lunch, or bottomless yum cha at weekends.

What’s the vibe at The Gardens by Lotus?

A sanctuary of calm amid the city clamour, The Gardens by Lotus is a magical place. Whether seated in its carved lacquered wood ornamented dining room or al fresco by the pond as weeping willows trail beside you, you’re in for an authentically Chinese experience fit for an emperor.

Pagodas line the still waters’ edge, while statues and murals create a sense of drama. Dining at The Gardens by Lotus feels ceremonial, helped in no small part by its majestic surroundings – not to mention being a heritage listed teahouse.

What can I eat and drink at The Gardens by Lotus?

For the uninitiated, yum cha is an ancient Cantonese dining tradition that comprises bite-size dishes accompanied by tea and served for brunch or lunch.

At The Gardens by Lotus, you can indulge in as much yum cha as you can eat at weekends. Watch the theatre of piles of steaming bamboo baskets arrive at your table, housing delights like pork and chive dumplings, pork xiao long bao and salt and pepper prawns.

During the week you can pick and choose from a more fleshed-out a la carte menu starring mouth-watering classics like kung pao chicken and cauliflower, chili oyster king prawns and rich beef short rib with aged black vinegar.

What else is there to see and do around The Gardens by Lotus?

Maximise your time at this venue by walking around the Chinese Garden of Friendship. With exotic plants, meandering pathways and a lake of koi, these immaculately kept walled gardens are a joy to explore. You’ll leave feeling utterly zen.

Beyond here, Darling Harbour is your oyster. You could venture deeper into Chinatown to find markets and street food galore, or head down to the main waterfront. For top-notch cocktails with harbour views head to Ibiza-inspired Café Del Mar or Planar for super-inventive mixology.

The Gardens by Lotus at a glance

• The Gardens by Lotus is 293km and three hours’ drive from Canberra.
• The Gardens by Lotus is at the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier St, Haymarket, NSW.
• The Gardens by Lotus is open for lunch Weds – Sun 11am – 3pm.
• The Gardens by Lotus’ bottomless yum cha offer is available at weekends for $69, for a minimum of two people.
• Dining at The Gardens by Lotus gives you free entry into the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

Who is The Gardens by Lotus good for?

Couples, groups of friends, families, retirees.

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