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10/04/2026
Salt. Pepper. Perfection ✨
Sometimes the simplest combinations are the best. Our chefs have perfected the ratio for this Salt and Pepper Pork, balanced with a hit of fresh chilli and onion
Serving now at Dumpling Bar🥟🔥
02/04/2026
A message from the Bar: Easter Trading 🥟🐰
Planning your long weekend dumpling fix? Whether you're in the Inner West or heading to the Circular Quay, here is the schedule for our Dumpling Bars:
✨ Summer Hill
Fri 3 Apr: Closed
Sat 4 Apr: Open for Dinner Only
Sun 5 Apr: Normal Trading
Mon 6 Apr: Closed
✨ Circular Quay
Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr: Closed
Tue 7 Apr: Back to normal for your CBD lunch!
We can't wait to see you for a basket of handmade dumplings soon. Enjoy the break!
27/03/2026
Freshness, wok-tossed to perfection🦐🌱
Our Wok-fried Prawns are seared for that signature wok hei, then tossed with crisp asparagus, earthy mushrooms, and baby corn in a savoury chilli oyster sauce.
It’s light, vibrant, and packed with flavour, the perfect dish to power through your day🥢✨
19/03/2026
The ultimate comfort noodle✨
Tender Black Angus beef, silky rice noodles, and the perfect crunch of bean sprouts. It’s a classic for a reason.
Whether it’s a quick solo lunch or a side to share, this one never misses.
06/03/2026
Where there’s dumplings, there’s joy. 🥟
Discover our menu on our website.
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
01/03/2026
As the evening glow sets in, Happy Hour begins at Circular Quay and Summer Hill.
• $7 Beers
• $10 House Wine
• $12 Aperol Spritz
Daily, 5–6pm
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
23/02/2026
Seafood Fried Rice with Flying Fish Roe ✨
Succulent seafood, delicate roe, and perfectly wok-tossed rice.
Reserve your table now and let the flavors do the talking! 📲
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
17/02/2026
Crack open a fortune cookie and see what good luck awaits you. Celebrate with family, friends, and festive flavours all week long at Lotus Dumpling Bars! 🧧🥠
Reserve your table and start the Year of the Horse with prosperity and joy.
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
16/02/2026
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse 🥢
16–22 February
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at our Dumpling Bars with festive flavours and bold dishes designed for sharing. Join us as we welcome new beginnings, prosperity, and the joy of coming together over great food.
📍Dumpling Bar Summer Hill
Lucky Prawn and Cuttlefish Dumpling — $18
Grilled Whole Fish — Market Price
📍Dumpling Bar Circular Quay
Lucky Prawn and Cuttlefish Dumpling — $18
Prosperity Salad — $28
Wok Fried XO Rice Cake with spanner crab & bottarga — $36
🎁 Red pockets available across all Lotus venues from 16 February to 3 March. T&Cs apply.
Reserve your spot now 📲
11/02/2026
💕 Valentine's Day 2026 💕
Indulge in a specially crafted menu, perfect for an unforgettable evening together.
📍 Circular Quay
$85pp | Featuring salmon sashimi, jade prawn dumplings, steamed scallop, wok-fried prawns, 7-spice calamari & white chocolate mousse
📍 Summer Hill
$79pp | Featuring kingfish sashimi, jade prawn dumplings, wok-fried lamb, kung pao chicken & passion fruit pavlova
See the menu via the link in bio and secure your table.
10/02/2026
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse ✨
16–22 February
🥢Enjoy special Lucky Prawn and Cuttlefish Dumpling — $18
🧧 Red pockets across all Lotus venues (16 Feb – 3 Mar)
Discover more on our website.
29/01/2026
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse
16–22 February
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at our Dumpling Bars with festive flavours and bold dishes designed for sharing. Join us as we welcome new beginnings, prosperity, and the joy of coming together over great food.
📍Dumpling Bar Summer Hill
Grilled Whole Fish — Market Price
📍Dumpling Bar Circular Quay
Prosperity Salad — $28
Wok Fried XO Rice Cake with spanner crab & bottarga — $36
🎁 Red pockets available across all Lotus venues from 16 February to 3 March. T&Cs apply.
Gather with family and friends and celebrate the year ahead together.
Reserve your spot now 📲
22/01/2026
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with exclusive banquets at Lotus Dumpling Bar ✨
📍 Circular Quay
$85pp | Featuring salmon sashimi, jade prawn dumplings, steamed scallop, wok-fried prawns, 7-spice calamari & white chocolate mousse
📍 Summer Hill
$79pp | Featuring kingfish sashimi, jade prawn dumplings, wok-fried lamb, kung pao chicken & passion fruit pavlova
See the menu via the link in bio and secure your table.
19/12/2025
One dish turns into two. Then three. Four. Then suddenly the table is full. 🥟
This is how we like to eat, dumplings, plates, bowls and flavours designed to be shared, stacked and slowly discovered.
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
16/12/2025
Haven't been to Dumpling Bar in a while and wondering what you are missing out on?
Think dumplings, little parcels of perfection, handmade using locally sourced ingredients and paired with a crisp white, a bold red, or our chilled craft beers and the yummiest cocktails.
📍 Circular Quay • Summer Hill
18/07/2025
Spending the day soaking up the festivities in Circular Quay? We’re just around the corner — ready with handmade dumplings, crisp wines, and cocktails that hit the spot. ✨🥟
Whether you're winding down or keeping the night going, our spot is perfect for a post-festival bite and sip.
Address
Shop 3/16 Hickson Road, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW
2000
To get to the Chinese restaurant located on Hickson Road in Sydney, you can take public transport by taking a train or bus to Circular Quay Station. From there, it's a short walk of about 10-15 minutes along Hickson Road.
Alternatively, if you're driving, there are several parking garages located nearby such as Wilson Parking at 120 Sussex St or Secure Parking at 55 Harrington St. Once parked, it's just a short walk to the restaurant on Hickson Road.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
|
5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
|
5pm - 9pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
|
5pm - 8pm |
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What people say
Chinese restaurants are known for their delicious and flavourful dishes, and Lotus Dumpling Bar on Hickson Road in Sydney is no exception. This Chinese restaurant offers a wide range of signature dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. One of the must-try dishes is the handmade jade prawn dumplings, which are simply divine. Another crowd favourite is the Crispy Bird Nest Pork Potstickers, which are available at both Circular Quay and Summer Hill locations.
Lotus Dumpling Bar also offers a unique wine menu that showcases lesser-known producers, experimental small batch, and skin contact wines. The wine selection is available by the glass, carafe, and bottle under the Coravin Pivot wine preservation system.
For those who prefer to enjoy their food from the comfort of their own home, Lotus Dumpling Bar offers delivery services through Uber Eats. Customers can order signature dishes like kung pao chicken or jade prawn dumplings for collection or delivery.
If you're looking for an intimate venue to celebrate a special occasion like a milestone birthday or anniversary, Lotus Dumpling Bar's venues are perfect for such events. With its delicious food and excellent service, Lotus Dumpling Bar is definitely worth checking out.
