Enjoy A Banquet At Brisbane’s Best Yum Cha Restaurants

If you’re feeling bored by brunch, perhaps it’s time to try something new. Have you treated your tastebuds to yum cha? Yum cha is a Cantonese tradition (translating to ‘drink tea’) of the magical meal between breakfast and lunch, where tea and dim sum are enjoyed in abundance.

We're thrilled to see yum cha growing in popularity with plenty of unique spins on the tradition popping up from Peruvian fusion to yum cha and champagne. There's a little something for all tastes!

In light of this revival, we’ve sourced the best yum cha restaurants around Brisbane, so you can get your delicious dim sum fix. Read on for the incredible feasts available to indulge in.

Donna Chang

Brisbane’s favourite elevated, modern Chinese restaurant is serving up a delicious yum cha banquet every Sunday. With a nod to Sichuan flavours and authentic Cantonese cuisine, this fine dining restaurant pairs terrific food with a plush, pastel interior ensconced within the stunning, Heritage-listed building that once held the Queensland Government Savings Bank. The yum cha banquet features an array of expertly crafted dishes, bursting with Sichuan flavour, served with fragrant tea.

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane, Shop 3/171 George Street, Brisbane

New Shanghai

Using only the best local produce and ingredients, the New Shanghai chefs craft genuine Chinese dishes from recipes that have been handed down through generations to bring authentic and flavour-packed meals to hungry Brisbane diners. With a central location in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, New Shanghai is the best yum cha restaurant to visit on a night out in the city. With a 1930s Shanghainese street-style inspired setting, you’ll be transported whilst you dine from their extensive menu of dim sum, dumplings, wontons and so much more.

LG 23, Queens Plaza 226 Queen Street, Brisbane

Brisbane Phoenix

After the success of their four popular restaurants in New South Wales, the Phoenix Restaurant group decided to continue their success in the ‘Sunshine State’ by opening a restaurant in 2019 in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Book in for a lunchtime yum cha banquet that covers their most popular plates, along with Chinese tea and a dessert to finish on a sweet note. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, this yum cha restaurant also boasts private dining rooms that you can book for an authentic a la carte experience.

Level 2, Brisbane Quarter, 300 George Street, Brisbane City

Yum Cha & Champagne Lunch at Stanley

Treat yourself to a bountiful banquet at Stanley, with their Yum Cha & Champagne package! This popular Chinese and Cantonese restaurant has brought a delightful yum cha menu to their regular offering and we knew it was set to be a hit amongst hungry Brisbanites.

In a heritage-listed building at the stunning Howard Smith Wharves, we can think of few better ways to spend a languid lunch break, than sipping some sparkles and dining upon some dim sum. Choose from a standard or premium banquet, or dine à la carte to see where your taste buds take you.

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

King Tea

Calling the cosy suburb of Paddington home, King Tea is a long-term favourite for dim sum in Brisbane. This funky Chinese restaurant has a variety of banquets and set menus for any time of day to get your fix around the clock. They are also fabulously accommodating with dietary requirements, catering to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets with ease. The next time you’re pondering which of the best yum cha restaurants should make its debut in your diary, book in with King Tea!

100 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant

All day yum cha? Say no more! If you’re looking for flavourful and authentic yum cha dining, Golden Palace in Chinatown is the place you’ve been looking for. Offering lunch and dinner sittings for yum cha dining, this is the best yum cha restaurant to visit if you’re planning a large group or family dinner. This spacious and welcoming restaurant caters to gluten-free and vegetarian diets, so it’s great for a mixed crowd!

Level 1/624 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Longtime Dining

Longtime Dining is a fresh-faced, gorgeous inner-city restaurant with an extensive yum cha menu spanning kitchen snacks, soups and sweets. Centrally located in Queens Plaza, Longtime is the best yum cha restaurant to visit for a long lunch or a bite to eat after a long day in the office. This modern Cantonese venue provides a chic backdrop for meeting your best friends for a cocktail and some delicious bites in an utterly Instagram-worthy setting.

Level 1 Queens Plaza, 226 Queen Street, Brisbane City

Golden Lane

If authentic yum cha is on your agenda, you must head to the Asian food mecca of Brisbane: Sunnybank. Within Sunnybank Plaza, you’ll find Golden Lane awaiting you, a modern and stylish restaurant favoured for events and special occasions. Whilst there’s an extensive all-day menu, it’s the night yum cha that is the star of the show here, so make sure you book in for dinner! Golden Lane is a must-do from our edit of the best yum cha restaurants in Brisbane, so screenshot this article now and send it to your friends to get your planning started! 

Shop 109 Sunnybank Plaza, Corner of Mains Road & McCullough Street, Sunnybank

Landmark Restaurant

Often featuring a long line of hungry diners waiting out the door, Landmark Chinese Restaurant serves up arguably the best yum cha in Brisbane. With bottomless tea, and trolleys full to the brim with traditional dim sum, duck pancakes, salt and pepper squid, pork buns and more, Landmark is one of Brisbane’s best yum cha restaurants for one hell of a feed! The Landmark team have gone on to open two more restaurants in Inala and Chermside to satisfy demand, so you know you’re onto a good thing.

Multiple locations

Now that you’ve uncovered all of the best yum cha restaurants, you might have a hankering for some more hidden gems! Check out our guide to Brisbane’s best-kept secrets to explore the hidden pockets of our beautiful city. We’ve also uncovered the best new venues to put on your to-do list for your next night out in Brisbane.

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