皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
Sydney
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Royal Palace has been around for decades and consistently delivers authentic yum cha dumplings with traditional trolley service—perfect when you’re starving and craving yum cha all week. We just dived in and quickly gobbled up the delicious dumplings. The staff were extremely friendly, with plenty of choices to choose from. Decades later, the food is still fantastic. Highly recommend.
One of my favourite Cantonese restaurants in Sydney. The seafood is always fresh, and the mini hot pot was a pleasant surprise. I’d definitely recommend the abalone and the wagyu, both were really well prepared. The overall dining experience was very enjoyable. the food came out at a good pace. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and even the restrooms were well maintained.
⭐⭐⭐ Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant – Decent food, but the hard sell left a sour taste A bit of background: Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant is a long-standing Cantonese seafood spot in Sydney's Chinatown – the kind of place with grand chandeliers, big round tables, and that classic old-school banquet hall vibe. It's been around for years and has a reputation for fresh seafood, though it's definitely on the pricier end. We went without a booking – walked in at 5:30 PM and got a table straight away, no issues. The place itself is comfortable: clean, nicely lit, and the atmosphere is pleasant enough. So far, so good. Now, the food – we ordered roast pork (siu yuk) and char siu. The char siu was pretty average – the marinade lacked depth, and there was no caramelised edge at all (which is the best part, honestly). Without that smoky, slightly charred finish, it just tasted flat and uninspiring. The roast pork was cut into massive chunks – way too thick – and would've been better if it were more finely sliced like you'd get at a proper specialist roast meat shop. That said, taste preferences vary, so maybe that works for some people. The seafood – we ended up getting lobster, which was fine – not outstanding, but acceptable. The abalone was actually a pleasant surprise, especially paired with shrimp paste – that combination worked really well and had some nice flavour depth. But here's where it went downhill – the female staff member taking our order was aggressively upselling. We're two adults with three young kids, and she kept pushing the most expensive items on us – including a massive king crab that was $380/kg and weighed nearly 3kg. That would've set us back almost $1,000 AUD for just one dish – which, fine, if you're a big group, but for two adults and three kids? We would've been forcing ourselves to finish it. She also kept insisting we order her "signature" preparation for the abalone – basically stir-frying it with vegetables instead of the salt-and-pepper style we actually wanted. She just wouldn't let it go. I get that she was trying to be helpful, but there was zero room left for us to think or decide for ourselves. It felt pushy, not consultative. Verdict – 3 stars. The environment is comfortable and the abalone was decent, but the hard sell left a bad taste in my mouth – and not in a good way. The char siu was underwhelming, and the overall experience felt more like being sold to than being served. Would I go back? Probably not unless I was with a big group and knew exactly what I wanted before walking in. If you do go, just be firm about your order and don't let them talk you into things you don't need.
Morning with delicious dim sum at Royal Seafood Restaurant in Sydney 🥟 I’m here now and the food is the best — so yummy! ❤️ Fresh dim sum, great taste, and a nice place to enjoy breakfast with friends or family. If you love dim sum in Sydney, you should definitely try this place!
Had dinner here recently and really enjoyed the experience. The service was good from start to finish, attentive without being over the top and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We ordered the lobster, oysters, roast pork and a few veggie dishes to share, and everything was fresh and full of flavour. The seafood in particular was excellent and nicely cooked. The restaurant itself is comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere, and the amenities were clean and well maintained, which always makes a difference. Overall, a solid spot for a quality Chinese dinner and we’d happily come back again.
