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The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Brisbane for a Feast Worth Sharing
We used to think our local takeaway was peak Cantonese cooking until a friend dragged us out for proper yum cha and proved me wrong.
Real Chinese food in this city is so much more than sweet sauces poured over fried chicken, but finding the spots that actually get it right can feel overwhelming.
That’s why our team compared published menus, operating hours, and booking systems across the city to separate the genuine gems from the average outlets.
Here are the best Chinese restaurants in Brisbane for your next gathering!
How much does a Chinese restaurant cost in Brisbane?
A casual meal or quick takeaway at a Chinese restaurant in Brisbane typically costs between $20 and $40 per person, whereas mid-range banquets and high-end city spots run from $40 to over $180 per person.
| Dining Style | Estimated Cost (per person) |
| Casual / Takeaway | AUD $20 – $40 |
| Mid-Range / Yum Cha | AUD $40 – $80 |
| High-End / Fine Dining | AUD $60 – $180+ |
1. Longtime Dining
Website: https://www.longtimedining.com/
Address: Level 1, QueensPlaza, Brisbane City
Contact: 07 3185 5525; [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM-9 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM-10 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-10 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM-9 PM
Longtime Dining offers contemporary Chinese dishes, blending traditional Eastern flavours with modern Western touches. Their central location makes them a convenient meeting spot for people coming from different sides of the river.
The menu ranges from dim sum to group banquets, with dedicated function options for corporate events and family gatherings.
Plus, their online reservation system makes booking a table super easy. Opening seven days a week also makes them suitable for Sunday dinners.
The main drawback is that evening and weekend visits may require paid parking, adding to the overall cost.
Even so, they remain a practical choice for workers and shoppers seeking polished Asian dining in Brisbane’s shopping district.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic experience from start to finish
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Fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. On top of the great food, the customer service was outstanding. Milly was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better.
It’s not often you find a place that gets both the food and service right, but this store definitely does. Huge thanks to Milly and the team; we’ll definitely be coming back! Highly recommended! 🍽️👏
- Imerrah LK | Google Review
Service was great — attentive, efficient, and friendly throughout
Probably one of the best yum cha spots in Brisbane CBD — a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for the quality. The highlight of our lunch was the forbidden whole duck, which was beautifully cooked and full of flavour. All the dim sum dishes were excellent too, fresh and perfectly made.
Service was great — attentive, efficient, and friendly throughout.
I’d happily come back again for another round!
- Nathan | Google Review
2. Donna Chang
Website: http://donnachang.com.au/
Address: 171 George Street
Contact: 07 3243 4888
Hours: Monday-Thursday 12 PM-10:30 PM; Friday-Saturday 12 PM-late; Sunday 10 AM-10:30 PM
Donna Chang delivers a modern Cantonese and Sichuan menu inside a grand heritage-listed former bank on George Street.
Marble columns and high ceilings create an impressive setting before your food arrives. The elegant interior also makes this family restaurant suitable for birthdays and special occasions.
Their kitchen handles fiery Sichuan spices and delicate Cantonese seafood, making them ideal for groups with different heat preferences.
It’s a bonus that you can book through their online reservation system, especially for Friday nights.
The downside is that public holiday operating hours may change, so double-check the schedule around long weekends.
Nevertheless, if you want high-end Chinese food in a striking setting, Donna Chang is a strong choice.
Customer Reviews
Id been impressed tasting Donna’s food recently
Great from the moment you walk through the door. You are greeted by a lovely, welcoming look & feel. As a group booking we ventured upstairs to our rooms.
The banquet was excellent. I was warned that it was spicy. Pleased to say the spice levels where fine and every dish was tasty and eating more than needed was easy to do.
Id been impressed tasting Donna’s food recently at the Newfarm Night Feast & this was next level for food enjoyment.
Recommend it to all.
- Simple_Pleasures | Google Review
3. The Fifty Six
Website: https://www.thefiftysix.com.au/
Address: Level 2, 33 Felix Street
Contact: 07 3187 7817 | [email protected]
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12 PM-3 PM and 5:30 PM-late
Executive Chef Gerald Ong brings his Singaporean background to The Fifty Six, giving classic Cantonese dim sum a distinctive twist. Located on the top floor of Naldham House, the restaurant offers an elevated dining setting.
Their kitchen serves modern Cantonese dishes alongside daytime yum cha, balancing rich sauces with fresh citrus notes. The chef’s background also brings distinctive flavour combinations to traditional dumpling fillings.
Plus, online reservations make planning a visit convenient, especially during busy lunch periods.
One drawback is the split service schedule, with a break between lunch and dinner that limits dining flexibility. Guests arriving between 3 PM and 5:30 PM can’t rely on regular restaurant service, making spontaneous afternoon visits less convenient.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful venue on the top floor, great restaurant and service.
Beautiful venue on the top floor, great restaurant and service. Very friendly French staff (from Reunion & mainland), very attentive with a smile, merci! We visited twice while on holiday for a week in Brisbane, from Wellington NZ. Highly recommend booking during the holiday period. Dim sum, beef black sauce and char siu pork were tasty, with a modern touch. Well presented dishes, tasty gai lan and crispy aubergines stir-fry sides. For desert, the deep fried ice cream with char siu sauce was delicious. Nice selection of wines and cocktails too. We’ll be back 🙂
- Tehaunui | Google Review
Service was attentive and excellent, in a lovely venue.
Modern Cantonese, in the Brisbane CBD. We had a wonderful dinner here, and all our dishes from the starters to the entrees, mains and dessert were outstanding. Try the prawn toast, delicious fresh and plump oysters, tartare and definitely the duck pancakes. For mains we shared the XO rice with beef and oyster + an amazing sweet and sour pork. Dessert was deep fried ice cream. Service was attentive and excellent, in a lovely venue. We will be back.
- Reagan Wilson | Google Review
4. Central Restaurant
Website: http://www.friendsof.com.au/
Address: 340 Queen Street
Contact: (07) 3521 5087
Hours: Monday-Saturday lunch 12 PM-4:30 PM, dinner 5 PM-late
Central Restaurant operates as a Hong Kong-inspired underground space and dumpling bar that caters to almost every dietary need. They feature full vegan menus right alongside traditional banquet selections and wok-fired specialities.
Their kitchen uses an open setup, and you can even book an open-kitchen chef’s table experience if you want to watch the cooks fold handmade dim sum.
The basement layout gives a moody, intimate feel that contrasts nicely with the busy business district streets above.
This restaurant even offers dedicated private dining areas if you need to run a private celebration or corporate presentation.
The catch is that they shut their doors every Sunday, so weekend family gatherings have to be crammed into Saturday night.
Customer Reviews
— honestly, we could have eaten everything on the menu
Although they may have forgotten the birthday occasion at first, they truly made up for it with their outstanding service and hospitality. The food was absolutely superb — honestly, we could have eaten everything on the menu! Every dish was full of flavour and beautifully presented. The only small improvement would be the mango sago, which could be better.
- Tipsy SSS | Google Review
Made us feel welcome and completely at ease from start to finish
We couldn’t have asked for a better night. The venue was beautiful and the meal was outstanding, but the real highlight was the team. Every staff member genuinely seemed happy to be there, and they made us feel welcome and completely at ease from start to finish. 11/10, and it’s instantly gone to the top of our list of places to recommend and return to.
- Jack Behrns | Google Review
5. LÜCHA Kitchen + Bar
Website: https://www.lucha.com.au/
Address: Shop 3, 97 Elizabeth Street
Contact: 07 3003 0034
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM-9:30 PM; Friday-Saturday 11:30 AM-10 PM
LÜCHA Kitchen + Bar caters to busy city life with casual Chinese stir-fries, tea, bubble tea, and desserts. You can grab a bowl of noodles or a drink to go without spending hours at a table.
The menu ranges from roast chicken and garlic prawns to fruit teas, with prices listed online.
Another thing we love here is that the casual environment makes this spot a convenient option for students and office workers seeking a quick meal.
The downside is that public holiday hours may differ from the regular schedule, so checking before visiting during long weekends is advisable.
Even so, if you want a quick bite with bubble tea on the side, LÜCHA is worth considering.
Customer Reviews
love their dinner always!! been coming here a few times now
love their dinner always!! been coming here a few times now and their food never fails to disappoint. very attentive staff too.
highly recommend mushroom chicken oolong tea broth and the roast chicken! also the desserts are so fun and yum!!
- Arshida | Google Review
The venue is tidy, service quick. Good value and worth revisiting in Brisbane.
Great Asian casual dining!
The potato stir-fry rice bowl is super tasty and satisfying. Noodles taste fresh and balanced.
Sago grass jelly dessert has the ideal sweetness. The venue is tidy, service quick. Good value and worth revisiting in Brisbane.
- Kian | Google Review
