Are you in Sydney and craving some mouth-watering Chinese food? Save your feet from walking to Chinatown and head straight to Dragon Boat! The only Chinese restaurant in the Darling Harbour boasting panoramic views over the city’s skyline!
ABOUT THE RESTAURANT: DRAGON BOAT specialises in live seafood using only the highest quality ingredients and traditional Asian culinary techniques! The dining area is furnished with full set of mahogany furnitures and luxurious crystal chandeliers! The restaurant boasts 3 private dining spaces, an unrestricted alcohol licence and live cultural entertainment! It has established a warm and friendly atmosphere, so guests are able to enjoy fine dining without pressure! And yes, with a 24hr liquor licence you can drink and munch all day every day!
ABOUT THE CHEF: Chef Jing Wang is a famous chef in China and has won numerous awards and competitions. He was once featured by China’s most influential culinary magazine ‘China Culinary’ and was a part in the TV documentary series ‘A Bite of China’.
ABOUT THE FOOD: I was invited by Mick Teasdale, the man behind The Hungry Diner for a dinner with my fellow Sydney food bloggers! We were lucky to score the VIP room with our own butlers and servers! We were even provided with a flawless karaoke system for that full entertainment factor! That night, they served us their signature dishes and it was indeed a feast to remember!
The Peking Duck: It was so pleasurable watching the chef slice the duck! The skin was so crispy I wish I could have it all to myself! Ahaha! You can have the meat served in two ways, with a pancake or with strawberries & kiwis! Your choice!
Homemade beef rib in special brown sauce: I asked Chef Owen the secret to these juicy ribs even after being tossed with the fried rice and he wouldn’t tell me! Just imagine a fried rice that has a deep, beefy flavour fortified by bone marrow and seasonings….. AHhh! Just so good!
Steamed mussels and vermicelli with black bean sauce: I know few people who doesn’t like the taste of sea from the mussel, but I love it! Fret not, the dish has a Black bean sauce with tons of herbs which impart a savory Chinese flavor to the dish like no other!
Pan fried special fried rice wrapped in Omelette: I could not stop staring at this dish while they were tossing it right in front of me!!! A fluffy omelette covering a bed of scrumptious special fried rice! It was so tasty and full of flavour I can’t stop refilling my bowl!
Stir fried spanner crab with steamed & deep-fried Chinese bun on the side: If you are after an ultimate Crab Feast, Dragon Boat is the place to be ladies and gents! You will love the delightfully sweet and spicy gravy that layers the fresh crab meat! Dip the Chinese bun in there and lick that sticky finger! Ahhh this dish will make you walk out of the restaurant with a forever lingering satisfaction!
I went back the next day to try their lunch specials and again, the place did not disappoint! I highly recommend these dishes on your visit!
Stir fried Prawn and Scallops
Steamed John Dory
Shandong style home-made buns
Lamb cutlet in secret sauce
The Winter Noodle
Traditional rice ball cooked in rice wine
With exquisite cuisines, beautiful environment, quality service and reasonable prices, Dragon Boat will surely make your dining experience an unforgettable one! Come and witness the kitchen’s mastery in steaming, poaching, deep frying, wok frying, and stewing techniques! I guarantee you; they are very good on all fronts!
Dragon Boat Chinese Restaurant is also your best choice for weddings and celebrations, birthday parties and business banquets for up to 200 guests! Are you coming here for a date? Ask for the best seat to feel the romantic atmosphere of the harbour and watch the magnificent fireworks held every Saturday!
Where to find them: Level 2, shop 445-451/2-10 Darling Drive, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Where to Park: 50 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Contact Details:
Email: info@dragonboatchineserestaurant.com
Phone: (02) 9282 9922 | Mobile: 0432 698 119
Check their menu online: www.dragonboatchineserestaurant.com
Meet the Owner: You will see Jamie Xu the moment you step in the restaurant! She will welcome you with a big smile in her face and will even walk you to wherever you want to be seated! Guess, what? She’s Single! HAHAHA! I adore this woman so much and I wish her the best in everything! Also, let her read the menu to you! (It’s the best looking and the most expensive menu I have ever seen, mind you it’s waterproof!) You will feel like she’s reading a love story! I’m not kidding! And by the way, while waiting for your food, you can also use their massage chair!
See ya at the Dragon Boat, okies?
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Love,
The Travel Belle
30 comments
You are luring me to visit China. I have to plan out soon
This is actually in Sydney babe! But yes please, would love to visit China one day too!
I wanna travel with you…. I can be your new accessory
Do you have any travel plans next month?
I love finding a great Chinese restaurant. eating chinese food just makes me feel happy
If you’re in Sydney, def go to Dragon Boat hun! dazzling views and amazing dishes!!!
Umm…ALL of that food looks so good!!!! when I do I’ll be sure to check out these lovely places!
Thank you Ritu! Hit me up when you’re in the city please!
I love the wood paneling behind you that is gorgeous
Mahogany imported from Wuxi, China!
Looks deeeeeelish. Going straight to the kitchen cause I’m hungry now…. Unfortunately all I got is peanut butter and toast.
Nothing wrong with peanut butter and toast hunnnnn!
Everything sound and looks so good. I love your pictures, they bring the post to life.
Awwwwww, still working on my photography skills but thanks dear!
wow, everything looks so good and delicious. Worth checking out x
Laura
https://pinkfrenzymissl.blogspot.com/
MY FAVE CHINESE COMFORT DISHES ALL IN ONE PLACE! YAYYYY!
I really don’t like fishy smells that sis why john dory is one of my favorite fish. I almost thought these john dorys were mimosas. They look delectable,
They’re actually one of my faves now! First time i’ve tried it and i’m obsessed already!
All these dishes look so delicious. I want to visit Sydney now!!!
Come onnnn love!!! QUICKLYYYYY!!! hehehe
I love to read your post! The picture was taken amazingly! I’m working on my photography skills now, but still, have so much thing to learn especially about light.
I still am a point and shoot kind of girl up to this day though but have been starting to watch Youtube tutorials to learn the basics! We can do this babe!
Looks like you found a great spot to enjoy! I haven’t been to Sydney but interesting destinations like this are definitely on our list!
I can’t wait for you to visit so i can bring you around!
The food looks delicious. I have a few friends visiting Sydney, so will share this with them
Oh that would be so amazing! Thanks Bindu!
Wow! All this food looks so good!
they certainly are love!
I am always in awe with different cultures and yummy cuisines! These look so amazing!
And that’s why you’ll really enjoy your time here!