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China Doll

4/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
02 9380 6744
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Ranked #12 of 2,956 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Price range: S$-1 - S$96
Cuisines: Asian, Asian fusion, Chinese, Malaysian
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City East
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Sydney
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I am a Sydneysider and I love this restaurant. When I have friends visit from interstate - we always go here for lunch. Perfect on a sunny day. Book a table outside. The tasting menu is delicious and excellent value. Perfect for special occasions and lots of people watching!

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We dined here tonight and i rate this place as Perfect. From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out , this place was truley an example of fine dining at its best. The waitress that served us , was the waitress that looked after us all night , and i was so grateful for this.She was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

A long lazy lunch on a sunny afternoon at the restaurants along Woolloomooloo's finger wharf is a quintessential Sydney experience and China Doll is one of the most popular. We had their mid range banquet today and enjoyed it very much: 8 light, subtly flavoured and well presented courses including the tea smoked duck with tamarind sauce oft mentioned in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Our waiter was wonderful, so fun & informative. He made our evening. The food however seemed to miss the point. Sashimi doused in a over-powering sauce masked the hero of the dish. King Alaskian crab suffered the same fate. With such superb produce used, I was disappointed most of our dishes were drowned in a sweet & oily sauce. Good... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

On a sunny Syydney May day, it was a delight to share good food and laughter in the afternoon. This restaurant is very popular so make sure you book. The service is as good as the food, with friendly and experienced people helping you. Alongside is the boardwalk to the end of the wharf where the yachts are moored; an... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012 via mobile

Wonderful night, food was beautifully prepared, the wine list is excellent and staff friendly. The wharf precinct is a must for location and number of great dinning experiences. Reasonably priced. We will return when next in Sydney. Thank you

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Fantiastic food, great choices and variety. Fantastic staff, polite and efficient service. Great wine list and cocktails. Its gonna cost you a bit, but its worth it!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile
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To cut a long story short: the food is delicious, the staff highly attentive and friendly and the atmosphere below Sydney's skyline extraordinary! Highly recommendable place

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Great food, good service and big servings!!! Super cocktails too :)

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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I think if this restaurant was in a less delightful setting, it would not be rated so highly. The location is great, especially if you sit outside. However, I thought the food was only a little better than average and was certainly not good value. Service was OK.

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