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Hours
Tue
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PRICE RANGE
$25.00 – $65.00
CUISINES
Chinese, Asian, Cantonese, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Menu
Christmas Banquet Min People
$75 per person
Oyster with Soy Sauce and Finger Lime
Okra Salad with Sesame Sauce
Jade Prawn Dumpling
Pork Xiao Long Bao
Calamari with 7 Spice Powder and Zesty Dressing
Duck Pancakes with Sweet Miso Sauce
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About
Lotus Galeries is the largest restaurant in the group with 260 seats. The restaurant boasts 5 private dining rooms, ranging in size from 8 persons to up to 40 persons. With a desirable cocktail lounge and a dumpling bar, Lotus Galeries is the perfect destination for any occasion.
PRICE RANGE
$25.00 – $65.00
CUISINES
Chinese, Asian, Cantonese, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
247 reviews
Excellent
113
Very good
90
Average
30
Poor
10
Terrible
4
Robin R
Sydney198 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Many times I have taken people here for special occasions. Food is always wonderful.
But I have become aware that they have a practice of continually topping the glasses of water without asking if you want more, then charging for water that is from a tap at the bar. Each time I go here I comment that I have been charged for tap water and without question it is removed from the bill. Surely they are not so desperate as to need to do this? My last visit 4 of us had Jasmine tea and I ordered still water in preference to sparkling.The tell tale is that the water comes in a branded bottle without a lid. It also does not taste the same!
Also the music could be a little softer so people don’t need to talk loudly.
Written 1 February 2020
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Seaside52002319743
Hi there Robin,
Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback.
We love having you join us so regularly and are so glad to hear you love the food!
In regards to your feedback about the water, we do charge per person for both still and sparkling water that comes in a branded bottle. This per person charge is for unlimited still or sparkling water, for this reason we do like to continually top up our guests to ensure they are getting the most value for money.
We do want to advise that we do not charge for jugs of tap water as this is both illegal and extremely unethical. We will always have tap water available for our guests free of charge, if you ever find this has been added to the bill by mistake please do let the team know. We have reminded all team members of this.
We would be more than happy to provide a quieter table for you in the restaurant, please feel free to request this at the time of booking and the team will be sure to accommodate this.
We'd like to thank you again for your feedback, we hope this clarification helps!
We hope to welcome you again to Lotus Galeries very soon.
Kind Regards,
Brittany
Written 3 February 2020
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Kai
Sydney122 contributions
Nov 2021 • friends
Overall the food was delicious, original and high quality. We had pork buns (outstanding), crispy tofu and noodles which are all great. We ordered the half duck special but were disappointed in the quantity of duck, particularly the little piece of skin served with sugar. Between three people it was a tiny morsel. In the past service has been excellent at Lotus but last night was very poor and we had to continuously flag down staff for attention. We had booked well in advance online.
Written 26 November 2021
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enquiries L
Hi Kaim,
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time out to write this review.
We are so glad you had a pleasant experience however we do apologise the quantity of the duck and service didn't meet your expectations.
We do hope you would still come back to dine with us again soon!
Written 17 December 2021
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Peter F
Adelaide105 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
We visited the Lotus at the Galleries some 3 years ago and had a great meal ! This time we went and just ordered dumplings and spring rolls . The spring rolls were crispy and not oily and the dipping sauce was divine ! Similar the experience with the dumplings . This was the best dumplings and spring rolls we have tasted ! We also had a mushroom steamed bun which was delicious . The photo captures the ambience and the service was excellent . We went on a Wednesday evening and so it was busy but not too crowded . Wine was well chosen as well . In short ,a must try if you like clean Asian food - our experience was one of the best so we will be back ASAP .!
Written 14 April 2021
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enquiries L
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience here at Lotus Galeries, especially that you enjoyed the food and the ambience. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests back soon!
Written 17 April 2021
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VJC
Sydney25 contributions
Dec 2021 • friends
My friend had her birthday here at Lotus, and had a private room specially on her special day! It was truly an amazing experience with great Chinese food and very welcoming, friendly and accomodating staffs! The ambiance is quite traditional and modern with its authentic Chinese fusion. I usually don’t eat peking Ducks but when I tried it here, it was really good and taste just like normal crispy chicken.
I would definitely come back again with my family and let them try this really delicious Chinese restaurant. Although its quite a bit of a price for a Chinese restaurant but still a 100% must to come back if you’re looking for celebrating special ones or just for casual lunch or dinner. 💯
Written 9 January 2022
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enquiries L
Hi there, thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful evening and that you found the food to be amazing as well as the atmosphere. Here at Lotus Galeries we pride ourselves on positive customer experiences and we are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 10 January 2022
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City4fun
Newcastle805 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Business lunch for 4 of us couldn’t have been better. Great menu, delicious food, lovely attentive staff, and open spacious restaurant.
We had oysters, dumplings, dim sum, crispy skin duck pancakes, scallops, wagyu beef, crispy skin chicken, ka pow chicken, and steamed rice. Loved this restaurant.
Written 15 January 2020
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Escape_ASAP
Sydney433 contributions
July 2023 • couples
The Lotus Galleries restaurant always maintains a high standard. The menu is creative and absolutely delicious, providing everything from snacks to large main courses. The service is spectacular, very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Ben was no exception today. The location is central to the Sydney CBD and the décor is cozy without being crowded. There is a good selection of beverages including some wonderful wines to pair with the dishes. We were a little disappointed by the Typhoon shelter bugs. One of the most expensive dishes on the menu, an abundant looking dish on arrival, but mostly shell with small amount of edible flesh. The flavor, like all their other dishes, however, was punchy and delicious. It is still one of my favorite restaurants and is highly recommended.
Written 9 July 2023
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TravellingTex
Melbourne490 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
We found this restaurant while reading Trip Adviser reviews for the area near our hotel and we are very glad we did. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food and staff were wonderful. One day we had the half Peking duck ($59) at lunch and it was so good that we booked dinner the next night at which time we had the duck fried rice ($27) and lamb rump ($36), both absolutely delicious. The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender. At lunch on the first visit we had the Marked Tree Shiraz ($69/bottle) which was ok, and on the second visit we had the Kalleske Moppa Shiraz ($82) which was excellent. We were lucky enough to be served by Nada on both visits and had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with manager Ryan. We’ll definitely return here on our next trip to Sydney.
Written 2 December 2022
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enquiries L
Hi TravellingTex,
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and that you found the food to be amazing, as well as the atmosphere.
Here at Lotus Galeries, we pride ourselves on positive customer experiences and are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations.
Thank you for taking the time to make a special mention of our amazing team members, and we will surely pass on the compliments to the team.
We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Written 18 December 2022
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Peter F
Adelaide105 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
We were in Sydney for 5 days and visited Lotus at the Galleria twice as the food was outstanding . On the first visit Ryan the manager set us up with suggestions on wine and food that suited our palette . First meal was assorted dumplings and wok tossed mushrooms . Both were excellent and especially the mushroom dish .The lotus seem to have a way with mushrooms that we have not experienced elsewhere and the produce seems to be better quality than we have experienced in other Asian style restaurants .
Second visit was the char baked Brussel sprouts with black fungus mushroom and the kung pao chicken . We washed this down with Kalleske “ Moppa” biodynamic shiraz . We visited Lotus 2 years ago and it was great then but now seem to have gone up a notch if that is possible. Lotus offers a Asian style fusion cuisine . From my observation they seem to have put a new spin and improved on old favourites . The Kung Pat chicken was fresh and clean on the palette and was the best we have ever had !
Service -impeccable , good seating and lighting and of course the food is amazing ! We can hardly wait to get back to Lotus next time we visit !
Written 1 November 2022
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enquiries L
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your 5-star review! And we appreciate the fact that you made time to visit us on your short trip; this means a lot to us.
We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with us during your visits and that you found the food and atmosphere to be amazing. Here at Lotus Galeries, we pride ourselves on positive customer experience, and we are thrilled that we exceeded your expectations.
Your personal mention of our fabulous staff member, Ryan and his team is such a compliment, and we will be sure to pass along your appreciation.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Written 18 December 2022
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Rose
Sydney2 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
Fantastic service, manager and all staff very friendly and attentive. Our children were even acknowledged and well looked after. Food was sensational, tantalised the taste buds. Highly recommend and definitely visit again next visit. Fresy made dumplings yummo
Written 19 November 2022
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enquiries L
Hi Rose,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback on your recent dining experience at Lotus Galeries.
We can't agree more with you about how amazing our staff at the venue are and the high standard they maintain when it comes to customer service. They surely make families feel at home, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for both adults and children,
We are thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed all the food, especially the dumplings which we specialize in.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Written 18 December 2022
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Peter F
Adelaide105 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
Having reviewed the lotus at the galleries some time ago we were eager to visit after 5 months away . This time we were with friends . Not much has changed . Friendly greetings from Ryan the manager, followed by prompt service by staff and then sensational meals . This time I tried the vegetarian fried rice which I have not tried before here and it was amazing. It provided a great foil to some of the protein dishes we had . The standout was the salt’n’pepper tofu ! In summary lotus is the best we have been to that showcases the best of Asian cuisine.
Written 29 April 2023
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Kresna B
Perth28 contributions
Aug 2023 • business
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this place by accident. It was hard to choose from all the dishes on the extensive and creative menu, but the Sichuan chicken was exactly what I was craving on a cold night. The staff were attentive and welcoming, and a shout out to Ryan especially. It’s reassuring to see old fashioned service is not dead in Sydney.
Written 8 August 2023
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michelle r
25 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Lunch was great value for 1.5 hours package. .Nice wine and food outstanding very easy to access after catching train to City then a nice short walk and did a little shopping it was a nice day
MICHELLE & MAUREEN
Written 8 November 2020
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LotusDiningAustralia
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your lovely review of Lotus Galeries!
We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you another time soon!
Written 7 January 2021
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Payoh
135 contributions
July 2023 • family
Go for the beijing duck. is was excellent, same standard as the 1 in beijing. The Roasted lamb is soso. The dim sum dunpling is no good. But the xiao long bao is excellent. service is good. quiet a worth place to go.
Written 10 July 2023
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Rema T
Sydney144 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
A very well run and friendly, up market restaurant specialising in top end Chinese food. The service was impeccable. A modern decor, very light, clean and comfortable tables and seating. The food is exceptional with an extensive menu. There is something for everyone! The beverage menu is also very good. Located across from the QVB, upstairs in The Galerie Building. Very close to transport and shopping. Thoroughly enjoyed the lunch I had there with hubby.
Written 24 August 2023
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jenniferc321123
Sydney31 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Expensive for the amount of food provided with each dish. If you’re looking for a good sized meal do not go to Lotus the Galerie. Wine very expensive.
Written 25 May 2024
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