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Cho Dumpling King

Shop TG6/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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Shop TG6/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9281 2760
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cho Dumpling King

Ignore the name—there is not a single dumpling on the menu. Quay Street regulars squeeze into this tight Haymarket counter for generous bento trays anchored by lu rou fan, where rich braised minced pork coats steaming rice. Pair a combo with crisp fried pork chop, point to marinated pig ears from the front fridge, and cut through the richness with a bowl of sour soup. Seating is shared, orders fly out in minutes, and the total barely registers.

  • Dumpling-Free Menu: A menu completely devoid of dumplings, prioritizing rich braised minced pork over rice paired with crisp fried pork or chicken.
  • Custom Bento Sets: Speedy meal trays bundling stewed pork rice, fried cutlets, soup or winter melon tea, and cold dishes pulled from the glass fridge.
  • Haymarket Institution: Tight Chinatown quarters running on rapid table sharing, pre-order queues, and decades of reliable turnaround.
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Why Choose Cho Dumpling King

Explore why Haymarket diners return to Quay Street for customizable Taiwanese bento boxes and savory minced pork—plan your visit today.

  • Signature Stewed Minced Pork Rice

    The venue's hallmark dish centers on rich, savory braised minced pork layered over steamed rice, offering hearty Taiwanese comfort paired with crunchy pickled radish and fried cutlets.

    The stewed minced pork over rice was definitely the highlight!! It was so rich, savoury, and full of flavour. It truly felt like comfort food.

    Adeline

  • Focused Taiwanese Comfort Fare Over Dumplings

    Despite the name, the kitchen dispenses entirely with dumplings to concentrate strictly on Taiwanese braised rice combos and crisp fried proteins.

    Don’t let the name fool you, they don’t serve the dumpling, mostly people will order their famous deep-fried pork or chicken (the best)

    Dream Ed

  • Custom-Built Taiwanese Bento Combinations

    Diners curate their own individual set meals by pairing pork rice with fried chicken, pork chops, or Taiwanese sausages alongside soup or winter melon tea.

    Great value for delicious fresh dishes that you can select to create your own bento meal.

    Jason Oh

  • Display Fridge Side Dish Selection

    Guests can handpick a variety of prepared cold side dishes, from marinated pig ears to seasoned bitter melon, showcased right inside the front display fridges.

    Also don’t forget to get some of their side dishes! You can see the options available in the fridges near the window and ask them to bring them to you.

    Michelle Chiu

  • Organized Peak-Hour Queue Management

    Even during heavy Haymarket rush hours, an organized ticketing system keeps the queue flowing smoothly and gets patrons seated with minimal downtime.

    This place can be packed at peak hours. However I like the fact they have got an organised system of giving numbers to waiting customers.

    WenPeng Yong

  • Efficient Solo Diner Seating

    A high-density seating format accommodates solo diners quickly through shared tables, creating a swift and fuss-free setting for a casual lunch or dinner.

    It's a small place so occasionally they will ask if you are happy to share a table with other solo diners if you're dining alone.

    Qim Lee

Customer favorites and signature Taiwanese comfort staples at Cho Dumpling King.

  • Stewed Minced Pork Rice

    The stewed minced pork over rice was definitely the highlight!! It was so rich, savoury, and full of flavour.

    Adeline

  • Deep-Fried Pork

    mostly people will order their famous deep-fried pork or chicken (the best)

    Dream Ed

  • Deep-Fried Chicken

    The sides were just as good as well as crispy, well-seasoned, and not overly greasy. I especially enjoyed the taiwanese sausage and deep-fried chicken.

    Adeline

  • Sour Soup

    the sour soup is refreshing too.

    Priskila Liu

Other favorites

Traditional Taiwanese cold dishes and chilled beverages to round out your bento meal.

  • Taiwanese Sausage

    I especially enjoyed the taiwanese sausage and deep-fried chicken.

    Adeline

  • Marinaded Pig Ears

    Highly recommend the marinaded pig ears 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    Michelle Chiu

  • Ice Winter Melon Drink

    Ice Winter melon drink was so refreshing for sydney hot day.

    Ferdinand

  • Iced Black Tea

    Iced black tea is always a nice finish to the meal.

    Michelle Chiu

Before you head over

Essential guidance for navigating ordering and seating so you can plan your visit with confidence.

  • Skip the Dumpling Hunt

    Despite the venue's name, there are no dumplings on the menu. Anchor your meal on the signature stewed minced pork rice paired with fried pork or crispy chicken.

  • Expect Cozy Seating and Table Sharing

    Seating is compact and lines form during peak lunch and dinner hours. Solo diners should expect to share tables, though turnaround remains brisk and efficient.

  • Browse the Fridge for Side Dishes

    Maximize your bento combo by checking the window display fridge for cold sides like marinated pig ears or seasoned bitter melon, and ask for their in-house chili sauce.

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