Chin Chin

This place offers unique Asian fusion cuisine where we got to experience flavours and textures we never tasted before. The cocktails are unique as well like their Jasmine cocktail. Service was confusing as they accepted our reservation but then rushed us as their kitchen was closing soon but they paid very attention to my prawn allergy and offered a delicious replacement for me. It definitely recommend the Celebration Feast at A$130 per person. The total bill for 2 Feasts and 6 cocktails was about A$440.

I don’t usually write reviews, but my dining experience was so disappointing that I feel compelled to share some feedback for both future customers and the restaurant itself. It was a complete waste of my time, and I'm really frustrated, but I have to leave a review. Overall, it was an unpleasant experience. The food lacked proper seasoning, the service was poor, the wait times were too long, and the atmosphere was noisy with greasy smell. We arrived on time for our reservation, but still had to wait in line to be seated. I observed the front desk staff juggling reservations and seating guests, which seemed inefficient and time-consuming. Things eased up when other staffs came out to assist. Once inside, the space was large, with many tables placed close together. We could easily hear conversations at neighboring tables, and the loud music only added to the noise, creating an uncomfortable environment where everyone had to speak louder to be heard. It has an open kitchen, which is quite interesting to watch, but unfortunately, the cooking fumes spread heavily into the dining area. The strong, smoky smell from stir-frying can be overwhelming, often making you want to cough. The odor also sticks to your clothes. I’d recommend that kitchen staff wear masks to avoid inhaling too much smoke, as it could have negative health effects. The restaurant should also take more care in managing ventilation. As for the food, it was disappointing. Regardless of the price, almost every dish fell short. While the menu offers a mix of Asian and Western fusion dishes, the flavors are over-adjusted, either too sweet or too salty, with many dishes losing the fresh taste of the ingredients. First, the oysters were topped with a mix of onions, vinegar, and salty fish roe, which completely overwhelmed the natural taste of the oysters. Also, the cold appetizer wasn't served as the first dish; we had finished two other appetizers before the oysters arrived. We ordered a shrimp and scallop sandwich and roasted chicken wings as side dishes. Unfortunately, the sandwich was overcooked, causing the shrimp and scallops to lose their texture, and the wings were too salty. After finishing the appetizers, we waited at least 30 minutes for the next course. For the main course, we chose the beef ribs, which were overcooked and became stringy, almost like jerky. Even with the tangy sauce, the overwhelming sweetness of the meat couldn’t be masked. I would not recommend this dish at all. We also ordered stir-fried green beans. We specifically asked for it not to be spicy, but the dish initially came with chili. After informing the staff, they separated the chili and nuts. This dish was the only one that tasted reasonably balanced and normal, without being too salty or sweet. We also ordered crispy duck, which took an entire hour to arrive. By 9 PM, we had finished most of our meal, and were still waiting for this dish well into 10 PM. During this wait, we tried to speak to the staff, but they seemed too busy or just ignored us. Finally, when we decided to cancel the dish and asked for the bill, a staff member came over to check. The manager then informed us that the duck had been out of stock earlier but was now available and asked if we still wanted it. The lack of communication and poor service attitude were unacceptable. When an ingredient is unavailable, the staff should inform customers immediately and offer alternatives, rather than making them wait over an hour and then surprise them with availability. Our entire dining experience lasted almost 2.5 hours, with about 70 minutes of waiting. During that time, the staff rarely refilled our water, and although I understand they were busy, they could have left a water bottle on the table for us to refill ourselves. This was a very disappointing dining experience. The restaurant’s management is chaotic, the food is over-seasoned and overcooked, and the service is lacking. The management should seriously address these issues.

Absolutely wonderful food we had The feed me package and the duck was superb. But I must admit everything we ate was wonderful place was packed and busy and still the service was outstanding. Atmosphere was great but yeah it was a bit loud so we were all screaming and yelling at each other, but having a great timeof course we will be back and looking forward to trying some more of the wonderful menu

Modern fusion food between Thailand and Western. The taste I don’t get used to it, but it was a good try. The food quality doesn’t equivalent with the price tho. Pretty pricey for these dishes. The atmosphere is pretty much for the youth since the music is pretty loud at the background. The space is spacious, you can even hold a party in the basement. There are vegetarian options, and you can also request for vegetarian or any diet allergies. Service is great, the waitresses are very competent

Lively & Funky atmosphere that's great for catching up with friends, but the food and experience were disappointing. The tables are crammed too closely together, with little personal space. We were initially seated in a tight corner where we could barely hear each other, happy that the waitress kindly moved us to a slightly bigger table, but still too close to the next couple, making it feel like a double date! The food was a real letdown. The beef massaman curry was tough and nearly impossible to eat, and the desserts were equally underwhelming. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back.

The food was really very average, especially for the price. We started with prawn toast special which was nice but actually over fried/cooked as you might be able to tell from the photo. The flavour of burnt bread overpowered the dish. The calamari entree ($32.50) was fine, but really nothing special. It was cooked well enough. The nahm jim sauce didn’t add much to the dish unfortunately. For mains we selected the beef massaman. Again, really quite average. Beef was tough, potatoes and walnuts few and far between, flavours were nice. Pretty much any Thai place will make a version that is nicer, and as a $39.50 dish you would expect that not to be the case. The stir fry egg noodle dish, $41.50, was overly “fishy” in flavour. Now I know what you’re saying “it’s a prawn dish, of course it will taste like seafood”. I understand, but for our tastes it was overly fishy and wasn’t pleasant, we only ate around a third of this dish. We also got a side of stir fried green beans to share. $19.50. These were nice, nothing amazing. Overall 3/5 given the expense. I don’t understand why it was so busy, but maybe it used to be much better or we had a weird night out.

Loved this restaurant! We had been meaning to try this restaurant on previous trips to Sydney and thankfully it was possible this time. We arrived without a reservation but that was no issue for the team here. They offered us a couple of options and we happily chose to sit at the bar. After reviewing all the dishes on offer (and wishing we could try them all!) we decided on the Prawn & Scallop Toast (from the specials), Crispy Duck Pancakes, Caramelised Sticky Pork and the Whole Baby Cauliflower. The food came out quickly but thankfully it was superbly staggered. And the dishes themselves were absolutely delicious and presented beautifully! All were amazing but probably the stand outs were the Duck Pancakes and the Baby Cauliflower. This place was extremely busy, which surprised us considering it was only a Thursday night. The space has been utilised perfectly with the kitchen and bar wrapping around the building which is set on a corner block. The service was great and hats off to the kitchen, serving well presented dishes that tasted so amazing during such a busy service. Will definitely be including it in our itinerary when we next visit Sydney!

Great location for a feed, I ordered the Epic Feed and it was more than enough. The main dishes are flavourful and bold. I found the Salmon to hot (chilli) but the lamb dish was great. The music is a little loud.

This place offers unique Asian fusion cuisine where we got to experience flavours and textures we never tasted before. The cocktails are unique as well like their Jasmine cocktail. Service was confusing as they accepted our reservation but then rushed us as their kitchen was closing soon but they paid very attention to my prawn allergy and offered a delicious replacement for me. It definitely recommend the Celebration Feast at A$130 per person. The total bill for 2 Feasts and 6 cocktails was about A$440.

I don’t usually write reviews, but my dining experience was so disappointing that I feel compelled to share some feedback for both future customers and the restaurant itself. It was a complete waste of my time, and I'm really frustrated, but I have to leave a review. Overall, it was an unpleasant experience. The food lacked proper seasoning, the service was poor, the wait times were too long, and the atmosphere was noisy with greasy smell. We arrived on time for our reservation, but still had to wait in line to be seated. I observed the front desk staff juggling reservations and seating guests, which seemed inefficient and time-consuming. Things eased up when other staffs came out to assist. Once inside, the space was large, with many tables placed close together. We could easily hear conversations at neighboring tables, and the loud music only added to the noise, creating an uncomfortable environment where everyone had to speak louder to be heard. It has an open kitchen, which is quite interesting to watch, but unfortunately, the cooking fumes spread heavily into the dining area. The strong, smoky smell from stir-frying can be overwhelming, often making you want to cough. The odor also sticks to your clothes. I’d recommend that kitchen staff wear masks to avoid inhaling too much smoke, as it could have negative health effects. The restaurant should also take more care in managing ventilation. As for the food, it was disappointing. Regardless of the price, almost every dish fell short. While the menu offers a mix of Asian and Western fusion dishes, the flavors are over-adjusted, either too sweet or too salty, with many dishes losing the fresh taste of the ingredients. First, the oysters were topped with a mix of onions, vinegar, and salty fish roe, which completely overwhelmed the natural taste of the oysters. Also, the cold appetizer wasn't served as the first dish; we had finished two other appetizers before the oysters arrived. We ordered a shrimp and scallop sandwich and roasted chicken wings as side dishes. Unfortunately, the sandwich was overcooked, causing the shrimp and scallops to lose their texture, and the wings were too salty. After finishing the appetizers, we waited at least 30 minutes for the next course. For the main course, we chose the beef ribs, which were overcooked and became stringy, almost like jerky. Even with the tangy sauce, the overwhelming sweetness of the meat couldn’t be masked. I would not recommend this dish at all. We also ordered stir-fried green beans. We specifically asked for it not to be spicy, but the dish initially came with chili. After informing the staff, they separated the chili and nuts. This dish was the only one that tasted reasonably balanced and normal, without being too salty or sweet. We also ordered crispy duck, which took an entire hour to arrive. By 9 PM, we had finished most of our meal, and were still waiting for this dish well into 10 PM. During this wait, we tried to speak to the staff, but they seemed too busy or just ignored us. Finally, when we decided to cancel the dish and asked for the bill, a staff member came over to check. The manager then informed us that the duck had been out of stock earlier but was now available and asked if we still wanted it. The lack of communication and poor service attitude were unacceptable. When an ingredient is unavailable, the staff should inform customers immediately and offer alternatives, rather than making them wait over an hour and then surprise them with availability. Our entire dining experience lasted almost 2.5 hours, with about 70 minutes of waiting. During that time, the staff rarely refilled our water, and although I understand they were busy, they could have left a water bottle on the table for us to refill ourselves. This was a very disappointing dining experience. The restaurant’s management is chaotic, the food is over-seasoned and overcooked, and the service is lacking. The management should seriously address these issues.

Absolutely wonderful food we had The feed me package and the duck was superb. But I must admit everything we ate was wonderful place was packed and busy and still the service was outstanding. Atmosphere was great but yeah it was a bit loud so we were all screaming and yelling at each other, but having a great timeof course we will be back and looking forward to trying some more of the wonderful menu

Modern fusion food between Thailand and Western. The taste I don’t get used to it, but it was a good try. The food quality doesn’t equivalent with the price tho. Pretty pricey for these dishes. The atmosphere is pretty much for the youth since the music is pretty loud at the background. The space is spacious, you can even hold a party in the basement. There are vegetarian options, and you can also request for vegetarian or any diet allergies. Service is great, the waitresses are very competent

Lively & Funky atmosphere that's great for catching up with friends, but the food and experience were disappointing. The tables are crammed too closely together, with little personal space. We were initially seated in a tight corner where we could barely hear each other, happy that the waitress kindly moved us to a slightly bigger table, but still too close to the next couple, making it feel like a double date! The food was a real letdown. The beef massaman curry was tough and nearly impossible to eat, and the desserts were equally underwhelming. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back.

The food was really very average, especially for the price. We started with prawn toast special which was nice but actually over fried/cooked as you might be able to tell from the photo. The flavour of burnt bread overpowered the dish. The calamari entree ($32.50) was fine, but really nothing special. It was cooked well enough. The nahm jim sauce didn’t add much to the dish unfortunately. For mains we selected the beef massaman. Again, really quite average. Beef was tough, potatoes and walnuts few and far between, flavours were nice. Pretty much any Thai place will make a version that is nicer, and as a $39.50 dish you would expect that not to be the case. The stir fry egg noodle dish, $41.50, was overly “fishy” in flavour. Now I know what you’re saying “it’s a prawn dish, of course it will taste like seafood”. I understand, but for our tastes it was overly fishy and wasn’t pleasant, we only ate around a third of this dish. We also got a side of stir fried green beans to share. $19.50. These were nice, nothing amazing. Overall 3/5 given the expense. I don’t understand why it was so busy, but maybe it used to be much better or we had a weird night out.

Loved this restaurant! We had been meaning to try this restaurant on previous trips to Sydney and thankfully it was possible this time. We arrived without a reservation but that was no issue for the team here. They offered us a couple of options and we happily chose to sit at the bar. After reviewing all the dishes on offer (and wishing we could try them all!) we decided on the Prawn & Scallop Toast (from the specials), Crispy Duck Pancakes, Caramelised Sticky Pork and the Whole Baby Cauliflower. The food came out quickly but thankfully it was superbly staggered. And the dishes themselves were absolutely delicious and presented beautifully! All were amazing but probably the stand outs were the Duck Pancakes and the Baby Cauliflower. This place was extremely busy, which surprised us considering it was only a Thursday night. The space has been utilised perfectly with the kitchen and bar wrapping around the building which is set on a corner block. The service was great and hats off to the kitchen, serving well presented dishes that tasted so amazing during such a busy service. Will definitely be including it in our itinerary when we next visit Sydney!

Great location for a feed, I ordered the Epic Feed and it was more than enough. The main dishes are flavourful and bold. I found the Salmon to hot (chilli) but the lamb dish was great. The music is a little loud.

I heard amazing reviews about this place and I just had to check it out on my last day in Sydney! We came pretty early, so it wasn't too crowded and service was really fast! But it definitely got a lot more crowded after 7pm and the music was pretty loud. The vibe overall was amazing though! The food was definitely the highlight of the visit! We ordered the pork belly drunken noodle and BBQ King Salmon wrapped in banana leaf. I love the mixture of flavors and how good it was! We also ordered the crispy salt and pepper bug tails from the large plate and it was really tasty! I love the balance of the flavors in all the food! I didn't order the drinks, but my friends did and they said it was really good too! It was more on the sweeter side, but overall, was still really good! This place is definitely worth the hype! Go and visit them while you're in Sydney!

Pad se ew here was so amazing. I loved the dish so much it's one of the best I've had. The rice noodles that were served were in a shape I've never tried before, but they were so good. This is prob one of the best I've had. The restaurant had a real good fun vibe. It started to shut down a little early, around 10pm on a Friday night which was disappointing, but overall the food was amazing.

Really good food, really good wait staff. Food came quickly, and was hot and delicious. This place was hopping on a Tuesday evening. The noise level was like standing in front of a jet engine, so don't expect to have a deep meaningful conversation.

This restaurant is so delicious, it's hard to get in so make sure you make your reservations early. There were four of us it went. We got a bunch of different items and shared, but everything was so good. Do yourself a favor and don't miss out.

Nearly perfect! Our local host did the ordering, and we just sat and ate! The Kingfish Crudo and Waygu Pad See Ew were our favorites but everything was delicious. Kudos for nice mock tails, almost Spritz was lovely.

Awesome spot to get Asian fusion food. Got the pad tai beef and was amazing. Highly recommended especially for a big group.

What a freakin amazing experience. The Fried Duck wraps stole my heart. Perfectly fried from juicy plump cuts of duck BUT WITH NONE OF THE ANNOYING DUCK FAT. The chef clearly took pains to ensure dinners did not experience chewing globs of duck fat. Like that level of attention to detail helps this place SHINE. The bar tenders execution of my Watermelon Margarita literally made me blush like a little school girl. Most places with delicious food often fail the ambiance challenge - not Chin Chin, nope. They NAILED IT. Such a vibrant, sexy vibe. 5 star food and 5 star service. You MUST try this place when dining in Sydney.

We loved everything! The duck pancakes and wings were a huge hit. You can tell the difference from the MSG filled food we get in America. It was our first meal in Australia and definitely set the tone for an amazing trip.

Pretty good environment with adequate food quality. Nice service but too many people hard to make a reservation

Trying for the first time for my brothers 30th. He had made all of the arrangements and had already decided on the Feed Me #1 the classics banquet at $69.50 pp. They gave an itemised receipt at the end but this was a clever way to split easily, avoid indecisiveness and make the most of the booking time. I absolutely loved it! (A little nerdy) but picture young Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, "I'm going on an adventure!". What will come out next? Will I like it? Who cares! First dish was the kingfish sashimi which I had reservations about as I've never had sashimi before, but it was delicious. Lots of lime and herbs. Very fresh. I won't recite the whole menu but will give special mention to the stir fry prawn dish. Apparently the hellfire chilli oil has been toned down and the waitress likened the flavour to BBQ shapes. That didn't register with me but the level of chilli was perfect and it was completely moreish. I wished I didn't have to share. They inquired about dietary needs (non known) but we did have one person that basically only eats meat. This is the first restaurant I've been to where they have gone above and beyond to cater to such a request. Each dish was made friendly for him with the staff speaking directly to him to ask what he would eat. Thank you for that. The dishes were served promptly; maybe a little too quickly at times for the available table space, and waters were regularly topped up. Drinks were definitely on the expensive side but not being a local makes me lean toward it being a Sydney thing? My only other gripe would be my request to deliver the birthday cake to my brother. I would have understood a simple 'sorry, it's an OHS issue'. But no. The waitress just walked off with it leaving me annoyed and giving her the filthiest look I could muster.

High energy restaurant with inventive and super tasty cuisine. And they are smart enough to use Deputy for rostering! A must try!

Good food that comes out quickly. Very good service. My only disappointment is the price. For what's been served it'd a bit expensive. I paid $60 for the meal with sparkling water. Pad seuw with wagyu 9/10 - 30.50 Chargrilled Broccolini 8/10 - $19.50 Sparkling water 4/10 - $10.50

Loved Chin Chin!!!!! It definitely lives up to the hype. We were a party of 6 so we arrived early 5:30iah and we were able to grab a table. By 6 the restaurant was full! It is a casual dress restaurant with high end Asian fusion food. I have a fish allergy and they catered to my needs. Wine choices were good! Wait staff is excellent. I could eat here every night!! Yum!

The noise and crowds are relentess, the vibe is high energy, the food explosive; it's turned up to 11, you'd better turn up early! Hold onto your hat, it's joyish, fun and seriously good. You must try the pork with fennel pickle, kingfish sashimi, bug-tail stir fry and our favourite green curry of fish. Loud, too loud; hot, too hot; but we love it.

Hip, funky, Asian flare! Great atmosphere, great vibe, excellent food. Calamari was great. Wagu dish was totally yummy!! Every dish was a piece of art to look at and for the taste buds to experience.

With Chin Chin in Melbourne being such a quality all round dining destination, there was much hype and excitement when it was announced the restaurant would be opening a Sydney venue. Chin Chin picked a prime spot setting up in the long time dormant Griffith Tea building. The building is unique in it's design, which had us intrigued and wanting to see the inner space. It is located in the dining and bar hub that is Surry Hills, on the border of the southern end of the CBD, an area well suited to a restaurant with their reputation. With the reputation and hype it is no surprise that a seating at this restaurant is well sought after and that there are constant line to contend with to grab a table. We jumped at the opportunity when our friend Spooning Australia decided to choose Chin Chin as a venue for a group catch up, with fellow foodie friends. Even better when it was discovered a table could be booked. The booking was made for the early seating, with numbers confirmed well in advance and the banquet chosen, Easy! Arriving at the restaurant first confronted by the queue, that was negotiated to get to the front desk. From here we were ushered to the bar and advised to grab a drink, while we waited for the table "that was booked for the early seating" The bar is in a long dark space with a row of booths taking the long centre line to the bar. The wall art of a male and female dressed in bondage gear. I suppose it will be a little confronting and a little odd to some. There was also some neon advertising Chin Chin, in case you forgot where you were. The Chin Chin version of an old fashioned was the drink of choice, said to be made with makers mark on the menu, but actially made with Jim Beam Rye hmmmm. Anyway, a decent whisky cocktail. Whilst ordering my drink and checking out the bar, the group had been seated in a booth within the bar section. The food was spot on matching the descriptor on their website, with an Australian take on Asian food with perfectly balanced flavours. However, the experience did not meet their philosophy of being relaxing and fun (this is not reflective of the company in attendance, who made this dining experience bearable) This comment is in relation to the seating arrangement, that was far from comfortable and relaxing and also had a detrimental effect on service. We understand there are usually teething problems when new restaurants opens, trying to get their systems right and that Chin Chin has the added pressure caused by their popularity. Anyway, the booths at chin chin are made to tightly fit eight, on this occasion ten of us were stuffed into the booth (frustrating when we booked with a lot of advance), with three loose chairs set up at the end of the table in the narrow thoroughfare used by the waitstaff and diners. The table now totally surrounded making it near impossible for the waitstaff to properly undertake their role, serving and clearing the table. The food arrived at the table in abundance, but mostly too much at the one time, leaving us to solve a puzzle on how to fit the dishes on the table with each course. Then having to play pass the parcel to clear the empty plates. This also an effect of having too many people crammed at the table. Which we consider to be un-reasonable considering the table was booked well in advance. We think they also forgot that the banquet came with dessert, with a large interval in between. It also seemed that no one wanted to clear the table and when it did come time to clear the table for dessert we momentarily vacated the table awkwardly lingering in the thoroughfare and uncomfortably in the way of the other waitstaff trying to do their job. The highlight being the company and the food. With the massman beef, the wagyu pad see ew, the twice cooked beef rib and the isaan style spicy BBQ chicken being the standouts of the banquet. There certainly wasn't a shortage of food. It is a shame about the seating arrangement as this let down the whole experience in a big way.

Fun and lively atmosphere with a large collection of wines and spirits (they carried some unique whiskey selections such as whiskey from Tasmania). We ordered the Feed Me tasting menu which was fantastic and comprised of multiple thai/asian fusion dishes. The portions and number of dishes were enough to feed a family of 13 and the staff catered to our group quite well. The only criticism I had were that it did take awhile for some of the food to arrive and check-ins/water refills could have been better... but understandable since we went on a Thursday night and the place was completely packed. Overall a fun place to dine and drink although I wouldn't exactly go with my family again.

I normally don't like to go back to restaurants. But I had dreams about their pad see ew and now I am in love. Chin chin is an upscale Asian dining experience. The decor is edgy, the waiters are festive, and the mood is bold. And then it's these Asian dishes that are familiar for sure, but it comes with an extra kick that you didn't know those dishes needed. I call it an experience because the best thing you can do here is go with the feed-me option. For $70pp they ask for what you're feeling slash dietary restrictions and they bring out food for you until you are full. It is magical. A typical course starts out with a carpaccio and a light wrap, then a Thai salad, then some sort of a noodle dish, then a rice dish and a main meat dish with a veggie dish on the side. If you're still hungry maybe a curry dish, and then end it with a magnum ice cream bar or some sorbet for the non dairy option. Amazing.

Food was fantastic, but service was so subpar that I can only give this place a 3 (perhaps the only bright spot of US tipping culture is improved service). Boyfriend and I walked in with no reservations late on a weekday and grabbed a seat at the bar. We ordered the "Feed Me" menu, which came with ~6 dishes to share for $70pp. In terms of value for money, I'd say go with a la carte. The food we got was all delicious, though I will say the butter chicken wasn't remarkable compared to what I can get Stateside. I also do wish we'd gotten the larb as the kitchen was churning those out, and it all looked delicious. Absolute fave was the king salmon roasted in a banana leaf with red curry - that sauce was incredible. Now to the service... - Nobody ever came by to see if we needed refills of water or drinks - We saw a roach crawl onto the bar during our meal; the waiters seemed completely unperturbed, like this sort of thing happened all the time, and kind of waved it off - They seemed to have forgotten about us at some point during the meal, as it took probably a good half hour between our final savory course and dessert Although the food was great, with so many other fantastic Southeast Asian dining options in the city, there's no reason to go out of your way for Chin Chin.

I really like fusion type restaurants, especially this one. Bringing all sorts of flavors from different countries together on your plate. We were a bit worried that we did not have a reservation, seeing that the place was packed as we walked up, but we lucked out and got seated in the prep area. Getting to watch the Sous chef's working away would only make us anticipate the great food here even more. We had been walking all over the city, and boy, we were hungry. The plates are meant for sharing, which I recommend to get a sample of everything. We demolished the following: -CRAB & PORK CAKES -CHILLI SALT CHICKEN WINGS -EGG DROP SOUP W. PORK & CHIVE DUMPLING -CRISPY BARRAMUNDI & GREEN APPLE SALAD (with caramelized pork!) -SOUTHERN THAI CURRY OF BRAISED GOAT We washed it all down with some frizzy whiskey drinks off the bar menu that were pretty outstanding. That atmosphere is modern/laid back, but pants and a button up shirt is probably recommended in the evenings. In our short stay in Melbourne we got to try a bunch of spots, but this one needs to be on your "absolutely have to do list".

This lively place was within walking distance from our hotel so we checked it out. It did not disappoint. The wait early on a Sunday evening was 30-40 minutes for a party of 2 but there was immediate seating at the bar / counter top, so we took it. The brisket was phenomenal. The flavor as superb and it was incredibly tender. The pork pancakes were good but perhaps nothing special (the plum sauce was tasty) and the overall meal exceeded our expectations. The ambiance is vibrant. Loud, lively, and upbeat. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. All in all, a great evening!

First of all the feel and interior of this design caught out attention! Our hotel was near this spot, and every time we passed by it was crazy packed! We decided to have a try and ordered the chicken salad. It was a delicious masterpiece! We came back twice on the trip just to have it again! Wish we tried more stuff on the menu but either way, truly satisfying spot!

This place has everything. Sensational fit out in a classic Sydney icon - the Old Griffith Tea Building, Craig Hemmings running the floor, and the best menu I've seen for yonks. The service is wonderful. The style is fun but will still attract the trendoids and ....the food. The food ...oh the food. Theres a BBQ pit and a Chin Chinimi Chin Chinimi Chin Chin Charra.... sorry. I had the bugs with egg noodles. So generous, just piled high with perfectly cooked noodles and a million pieces of bug and prawn meat. With 'Hellfire chilli oil' which was hot. Properly hot. If I sat down for ten years, I'd be pretty unfit. No thats not what I was going to say. Um... oh I remember! I couldn't conceive a better menu. Full of pickles, spices, leaves, chilli, all the best asian flavours with crab, bugs, fish, pork belly, my belly, your belly... My belly and I will be at this place again this week. Next thing will be the Wok Fried Spanner Crab omelette. And the prices are so reasonable. I didn't think it could live up to the hype. I was wrong - its better than I even dreamed. Update March 2018. Craig Hemmings has left. Pity - because that bloke is the best maître d'hôtel in Australia.

Found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to try it out since it was close to my hotel. I was pleasantly surprised with really good food and cool ambiance. The Pork Roll Ups were the highlight of the menu for me.

Been hanging out to go to Chin Chin for a long while now and have always been to rushed to fit it in with our trips to Melbourne. We were lucky enough we spent Christmas this year in Sydney and made our way over to see if we could get in for lunch on Boxing Day, which we were successful! The set out of the place is really cool and sets the scene straight away for a great experience. Staff were very attentive and very busy which to some may of come across as "short" but working in retail I get it and didn't take offence to them being rushed. Food was all amazing and it was one of the first times we have been "defeated" as in there was just too much food for us to handle!!! It was the "feed me" option that we went for and which ultimately killed our immaculate track record of eating everything and then some!! All in all a great lunch and would come back and bring friends next time we are in Melbourne or Sydney. Maybe open one in Adelaide? ;-)

As a person having previously visited the Melbourne venue and holding it in a treasured position as top of my dining list , the timid mental approach to Chin Chin Sydney before eating here was in mind. The venue having been restored from a 1970's Sewing factory using modern finishes , stone benchtops , high narrow bar positions while mixed with bare brick walls and well re-finished heritage windows blends authentic post modern style with neon underground vibes. Drinks list was dense with something to please everyone including a selection of craft beers. (More then one IPA! YAY) Wine by the glass was a fair but slightly sparce list , the better wines only available by the bottle adding to the group dining vibe Chin chin loves to encourage. Service was timely and recommendations were well advised...when they say hot they do mean it! Each dish ordered was brought out in well flowing intervals giving time for food to be savoured and settle. The "Jungle Curry" was extremely hot having become the hottest dish of my life to date. The heat was steady and constant , thinking I could take refuge in the safety of the baby corn and green beans I consumed them only to realise this is where the real temperature was condensed...my hearing went dull my face tingled with each deep and unaiding breath , tears rolling down my face. I held my composure for 3-5 mins of recovery and then finished the plate. Dessert was easily chosen with Thai style Panna Cotta to share being a fantastic way to finish.The base being thick but light , holding its shape with rich smooth flavour while blending ingredients with coffee undertones in the sauce and soft crunch of crushed biscuit. Having arrived with mixed reservations, Chin Chin held true and rekindled my love. This restaurant knows how important providing not only great food but a full range experience can be...a dining story made especially to share with other food lovers. Having it now in Sydney, it is Asian fusion worth exploring!

Food was great, but quite expensive. They need to make sure the times are correct on yelp for service. We we're a little sad that we made a trip there and they were closed even though it said they would be open for another hour.

Very nice space. Loved the modern, open, casual atmosphere and the "feed me" model of service. Service was on point and the staff, very sociable, fun to converse with. Food - I'm not going to go through the dishes, only because everything that we ate that day, was just on a different level than others in this category. Flavors were just immense through the entire meal. There was not a single let down or average dish. Attention to detail and amazing ingredients showed all throughout. From start to finish they just killed it, on every level. Can't wait to try it again.

Wanted to try this restaurant when I visit Melbourne but it was booked. So I was able to try the restaurant in Sydney. I was with company and we ordered five meal. Even though I was the only vegetarian the kitchen made me vegetarian dishes so I could have the same experience too! It was really good and even if I'm a foodie it was A LOT. Delicious, but a lot for one vegetarian. It still deserves five star for excellent service.

So I maybe the naysayer on this restaurant but it's hard for me to give it a good rating. The atmosphere and space itself is great even though the music is loud. It was the overzealous and "hyper-seller" staff approach to service that threw me off. During our relatively short meal (about an hour) we were approached by 5 or 6 different staff members multiple times, usually to sell you something. First came drinks person who described the cocktail special and pushily asked if I would like to "try it". I thought maybe he was offering a sample, but quickly realized he was not. The menu showed the drink at $28, I declined. As my daughter checked out the menu and marveled at the $600 bottles of wine she was quickly approached by the manger type to see if she would like to order a drink, she declined as well. The hyper speed at which the staff moved was impressive but sometimes you just want to chill and enjoy. The waitress pushed the most expensive dishes on the menu and recommended we get five of them (for three of us) at about $30 a pop. We stuck with 3 and it was plenty of food. The dishes were good albeit not exceptional. Between the server, water filler, managers (who must have done his rounds in our section at least 12 times) our table was visited over 20 times. At some point i started to wonder if the restaurant's mandate was "kill them with service" or "churn and burn baby". At some point I actually started to believe that the staff was given some serious financial quotas to meet for the evening. Either way I left with a satisfied belly and stressed out body.

The Manager or Bar manager TOM is Incredibly rude and disrespectful ***. Will be letting as many people as possible know if they are thinking of going to eat here. They should reconsider as TOM. Very disappointed.

Great Thai foods that are elevated beyond its authenticity, which could be rich in flavours and spiciness and can be positively overwhelming.

Good vibes only - Best place in Surry! A trendy restaurant that stands out from the crowd. Come here for amazingly delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff.

Tasty food but very expensive for what it is and very loud. The sashimi was the standout. I preferred Longrain next door, shame it's shut down

Had the beef with rice noodles and the pork belly with pineapple and fennel and they were both delicious!

Just wow. I had heard amazing things about this place before going and was not let down. We opted for the $69 choice where you get 7 of the best dishes and they were all amazing! This will definitely be a place I come back to when I visit Sydney again.

Delicious food, great atmosphere. All our meals were amazing with very short wait time. Plenty of waitstaff so it was easy to flag someone down, which we appreciated very much. Seriously good food and cocktails, something for everyone. Meals are a little expensive but my only criticism is that it was extremely loud inside so we were almost yelling to each other to be heard over the music and other guests. Other than that it was a great experience!

Awesome spot! We went for the 'Feed Me' option which is the selection of Chin Chin's favorite dishes. All the servings were delicious. Happy we came across it.

This place was so fun and the food was incredible. On the louder side, they played incredible music (likkkke it's raining men) so just know that if you're sensitive to that. The vibe is fun and the food is so tasty. I even ended up buying their cookbook it was that good.

An explosion of fusion south East Asian flavours. Recommend the wagyu pad seuw noodles. I had the non alcoholic ginger soda (think it was called HK swing) which was addictive and all drinks are apparently made onsite.

Had a farewell dinner for 13 last night. I've been a frequent visitor to the Melbourne restaurant so I was excited to try out the Sydney restaurant. It did not disappoint! Everything was amazing as usual and and the staff were equally amazing! This place is always worth the wait - or get smart and get a group together so you can book the chefs table and dine like Kings and Queens x

We arranged to meet at the restaurant at 6pm and the crowds of diners already started to form. No bookings for small groups so prepare to wait. The dishes' flavours were bold and inviting. Dropped a star because the music was just too loud, which made conversing difficult.

Just ok overall with no real wow factor I expect at this level. Great fitout, decore, service and vibe. Let down by hit and miss food. Great idea of salmon taretar spoiled by too much sambal olek and no need at all for thai basil that over powered the subtle seafood flavours. Pulled pork plumb sauce slaw w mint wonton wrapper was the highlight for me simple well balanced. Sardines too strong all round. Duck larb another highlight innovative well done. The crab fried rice w nam prik and lettuce cups a non event. the Ocean trout salad frankly was lame way way way too much cucumber and a total nothing dish. In fact its a cucumber with over 4 small over cooked bits of fish. Actually cucumber used extensively in these all dishes. Finished with pork belly over done appeared to flash fried and felt uncomfortable in stomach 10 min later. I wont be gong back.

Great food and service! Very busy place and needs some ventilation! Dishes were good, but not that great.

The atmosphere was definitely nice , as well as the food (expect certain dishes like their bbq prawn) , however the choice of music in their place is totally wrong and the music was awfully loud. Overall a good experience and i suggest others to try it out at least once.

Unbelievable place in the heart of Sydney! I love the architecture and the layout of this restaurant! The food was on point, the help was very friendly and accommodating. Definite Lee a place that you need to check out while you were here!