Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Manly

"There’s nothing like spinning the lazy Susan at Golden Century and having a bed of fried vermicelli cradling saucy XO pipis land in front of you. With a string of culinary endorsements by the likes of David Chang, Neil Perry and Tetsuya Wakuda under their belt, the restaurant in the heart of Chinatown needs no introduction. All the Cantonese favourites make an appearance, from Mongolian lamb to extra crispy honey chicken, but it’s the pipis that you want."

"Golden Century has been serving Sydneysiders with classic Cantonese fare for more than three decades. Many of its popular orders are now legendary, the pippies with XO sauce most of all. Arrive at midnight or a few hours later on a Sunday and you might see some of Sydney’s best chefs bulldozing their way through out-of-the-tank seafood, mud crab with ginger and shallot, and maybe a bizarre mix of cheap imported beer and luxury wines."

"From dumplings to desserts, Spice Alley’s vast array of restaurants make them the perfect place to experience delicious Asian cuisine on a budget. When you’re on the hunt for a variety of Asian restaurants in one lovely setting head to Spice Alley to try a wide range of exciting dishes from Chinese to Singaporean. Take a stroll down Kensington Street and discover popular restaurants like Old Jim Kee, an authentic Malaysian spot that is exceptional in stir-fry dishes and deep-fried treats; or Thai eatery Bang Luck, known for its gluten-free selection."

"Tucked away in the lane of Kensington Street is the popular Spice Alley. Found between chic cafes and trendy bars, this restaurant is one of the best places for Asian cuisine. Serving fusion style Japanese, Malaysian and Singaporean dishes."

"If you’re hankering for Asian food, The Spice Alley is open for takeaway. 📍 Spice Alley, Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008"

"There’s no getting away from it, the basement home of Neil Perry’s regional Chinese diner, is downright sexy. The food ambitiously travels via Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi and Xinjiang, with a menu that includes upscale versions of casual streetfood dishes, the kind you find all over China. Chilli plays strongly across the menu, but in a warm and numbing way rather than a bring-me-a-fire-extinguisher-now manner."

"Neil Perry’s Spice Temple is a sensory experience from start to finish. The dining room is striking: picture silk curtains, rich red carpets and black furnishings, and the menu is attention-grabbing. The shared banquet style dishes range from pickles, salads and dumplings to hot pots, stir-frys and braised meats."

"Lotus Dining Group is introducing a brand-new takeaway menu that will be available for pick-up from Madame Shanghai, Lotus Dumpling Bar and Lotus Double Bay. Diners can also use the code LOVEDOWN20* to take 20% of any order over $40 between now and 9 July. 📍 Madame Shanghai, 18 College St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 📍 Lotus Dumpling Bar, Shop 3/16 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000 📍 Lotus Double Bay, Shop 3/33 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028"

"If you’re hankering for dumplings, this restaurant offers some pretty sweet deals, all available for takeaway. 📍 Taste of Shanghai, 100 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134"

"Although located in Neutral Bay, one visit to Kyushu Japanese Restaurant and your opinions are sure to be swayed with positivity. If you aren’t too keen on the ‘raw’ aspect of Japanese cuisines, not to worry Kyushu also has a diverse menu of freshly cooked Japanese dishes. Some local favourites like the Teriyaki Chicken, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Nabeyaki Udon (Hotpot noodle soup with prawn tempura, chicken, fish, vegetables, crabmeat and poached egg), and their range of tempura dishes, are testaments to the love this eatery receives!"

"Kobe Jones Teppanyaki in The Rocks serves traditional Japanese cuisine with five private dining rooms and your own teppanyaki chef. Set menus range from $88 to $220."

"Located on what was once the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Cadman’s Cottage is the second-oldest surviving residential building in the city. Built in 1815 as the home of the government coxswain. They named the building after its first resident John Cadman, a convict transported for life for stealing a horse."

"Marrickville’s pet and kid friendly brewery The Grifter Brewing Co is equal parts laid-back and cool. The edgy warehouse screams Inner West brewery, accompanied by a full suite of quirky brews like watermelon pilsner and coffee cream ale. For a cheeky drink and some grade-A bar snacks like crackling and jerky, a visit to the bar is a must."

"An established Northern Beaches brewery with outposts scattered around the Northern Beaches. At the brewery in Brookvale, the Truck Bar (literally fashioned from a 1960 Dodge pickup truck) is the place to be, with Thursdays being game night. Giant Jenga and shuffleboard anyone?"