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Choyan Restaurant

9 St Johns Ave, Gordon NSW 2072, Australia

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9 St Johns Ave, Gordon NSW 2072, Australia

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+61 2 9498 8698
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Choyan Restaurant

Step into a preserved pocket of vintage suburban Cantonese dining where 1970s booths and round tables with lazy susans set the scene. North Shore regulars gather here across generations for hearty plates of Mongolian lamb, combination chow mein, and crispy duck pancakes. Free prawn crackers land on the table almost immediately—delivered by floor staff who have worked the dining room for decades. An aquarium sits by the room, and a dedicated stair chairlift ensures elderly family members join milestone dinners without missing a beat.

  • Preserved 1970s dining room: Original 1970s fixtures, booths, and large round tables with rotating turntables preserve classic Chinese-Australian suburban dining.
  • Dedicated stair chairlift: A mechanical stair chairlift helps mobility-impaired and elderly diners reach the dining room comfortably.
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Why Diners Choose Choyan Restaurant

Discover why Gordon families and diners have returned to Choyan Restaurant across five decades of milestone celebrations and classic banquets.

  • Preserved 1970s Retro Atmosphere

    Original fixtures, preserved dining booths, and classic table appointments keep the mid-1970s suburban dining atmosphere authentically intact.

    Eating here felt like stepping into a very specific time machine. Despite being very well maintained and kept, everything from the fixtures, to the table setting, decor, and menu seems frozen in the mid 70's.

    Karl Bonner

  • Classic Interior Booths and Decor

    A dedicated dining room layout featuring cozy booth seating and traditional decorative elements complements authentic classic Cantonese dishes.

    lovely interior Chinese design and sitting booths (who doesn't love a booth). But the food, I cannot rave enough about the food.

    Soph Armbrister

  • Four Decades of Comforting Continuity

    Decades of consistent culinary execution and attentive service create enduring comfort and nostalgia across family generations.

    I have been dining at the Choyan for more than 40 years. Nothing changes. Good food and great service.

    Peter Johnston

  • Milestone Celebrations Across Generations

    A trusted community staple where returning diners celebrate personal and family milestones year after year with familiar warmth.

    Being coming for years since the girls were small. Went there tonight for our low key 25th wedding anniversary.

    net marg

  • Large Round Tables with Lazy Susans

    Spacious round tables equipped with lazy susans make sharing traditional banquet-style meals effortless for extended family groups.

    Great place to bring the family or a large group. Large round tables have lazy susans or smaller booths for more intimate groups.

    Michael Rosenbaum

  • Generational Birthday and Family Banquets

    Families gather across multiple generations for birthdays and major celebrations in a well-established local dining setting.

    We go for our birthday dinners and other family celebrations. The restaurant has been here for a long time as I ate there with my parents so is a north shore institution.

    edball1

Beloved Chinese-Australian and Cantonese classics prepared to perfection

  • Mongolian Lamb

    I would by far recommend their Mongolian Lamb.

    Soph Armbrister

  • Crispy Duck Pancakes

    crispy duck pancakes were amazing

    Molly Ryan

  • San Choy Bow

    san choy bow and crispy duck pancakes were amazing

    Molly Ryan

  • Imperial Peking Lamb Fillets

    We all love to recomend the imperial peking lamb fillets as entree

    Christopher Pratama

Before you head over

Helpful guidance on seating, accessibility, and ordering for your visit

  • Stair Chairlift for Mobility Access

    An installed mechanical chairlift along the staircase ensures convenient access for mobility-restricted diners and older relatives.

  • Table Formats for Small and Large Groups

    Smaller parties can opt for cosy dining booths, while larger groups are accommodated at classic round tables with lazy susans.

  • Appetisers and Condiment Add-ons

    Complimentary prawn crackers are served while you wait, though specialty table condiments like fresh chopped chillies incur an extra fee.

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