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China Doll

6 Cowper Wharf Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ranked #129 of 2,952 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Price range: 54 AUD - 108 AUD
Neighbourhood: City East
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Marrakech, Morocco
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great food, pricey but key location, set menus amazing, they are also willing to change it up for vegetarians More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Truely excellent modern Chinese food. The beef curry and the pork belly are to die for. The wine list is reasonably priced with some unusual, but lovely choices. Friendly staff who pay attention to the style of diners. A little expensive, but commensurate with the style and location. Well worth a visit (or two). More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

I eat out all over sydney all the time and i can assure you that this place is nothing special and the service is down right rude. We were under pressure from the moment we arrived at lunch to order, reorder, eat and get out. Some of the food was overcooked and dry and the waiter even picked a fight... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I love this place. Great food and service. Really good for large groups to share the large portions. Love the dumplings! And good value too. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

when I go to Sydney and seek places you can't find back home in UK then low on the list is a Chinese restaurant - make this an exception to the thinking More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

Enjoyed a fantastic banquet in November 2011. The highlight was most definately the duck, very very nice. More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

great quality of chinese food on the water in Woolloomooloo= not cheap but good food! More

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Sydney
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Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

China Doll serves top quality asian, mainly chinese food. The location is spectacular, on the finger wharf at Woolloomooloo, a really pleasant 15 minute walk from the CBD through the Domain and past the art gallery. On a sunny Sydney day, or night, there are fewer better places to be than at a table here looking out over the water... More

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Melbourne Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

Visited this restaurant on a Monday night normally not an "easy' night for eating houses. Started with Chili Squid which was disappointing. Next was the Spatchcock grilled Indonesian style - Delicious and sweet and tender as a mother's kiss. Remarkable considering how the squid was so ordinary. The spatchcock was followed by tea smoked duck with a tamarind sauce.. Absolutely... More

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Sydney
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

if you are looking for new age creative Asian food with a terrific view and fantastic service, then this is the place in Sydney. My partner and I eat here almost weekly. The atmosphere is friendly and entertaining. The food and service never disappoint. The wine and cocktail list provide plenty of options. You can choose lighter food options, chicken... More

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