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Chubby Cheeks

437 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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437 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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+61 2 9332 1886
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chubby Cheeks

Chubby Cheeks brings punchy Southeast Asian flavor to Oxford Street with generous banquets and warm neighbourhood ease. Tables fill fast for crisp crackling pork bao, smoky drunken noodles, and green-curry prawns. The kitchen balances home-style warmth with sharp culinary technique, turning out rich pad ped pork belly and crisp tempura eggplant without fuss. Groups settle in over the flexible Feed Me menu or tote their own wine for a low corkage fee, wrapping up with coconut-drizzled black sticky rice and deep-fried ice cream.

  • Flexible Tasting Menus: Guests dining together can opt for the multi-course set menu, turning out generous portions with flexible dish substitutions.
  • BYO Wine Friendly: Diners can bring their own wine bottles for dinner service at a set $13 per-bottle corkage fee.
  • Attentive Floor Service: The dining room delivers genuine warmth and menu guidance that keeps tables relaxed and well looked after.
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The Advantages of Dining at Chubby Cheeks

Why Diners Choose Chubby Cheeks

  • Modern Thai-Fusion Craftsmanship

    Dishes are freshly prepared with bold, creative seasoning, delivering authentic Southeast Asian inspiration alongside modern culinary polish.

    It all had that incredible "taste of home" quality but with a professional edge that really impressed us.

    Justin Winartha

  • Accessible Dining with BYO Wine

    Guests can bring their favourite vintage with an affordable $13 per bottle corkage fee, pairing personal cellar choices with rich curries and stir-fries.

    They do BYO (check what days) with a reasonable corkage of $13 per bottle.

    Eamonn Quinn

  • Effortless Group Dining & Banquets

    The multi-course banquet and Feed Me tasting menus take the guesswork out of ordering for tables, offering substantial portions suited for gatherings.

    We had a group of six and decided on the tasting menu. You could tell items were freshly cooked, perfect portions for a group

    Fi Campbell

  • Generous Set Menu Value

    At $55 per head, the set tasting menu delivers generous quantities and flexible substitutions that keep table celebrations satisfying and affordable.

    At $55 a head this was excellent value for the amount of food we received. Thoroughly recommend!

    David White

  • Attentive, Guiding Table Service

    The floor team takes time to introduce flavours, clarify menu choices, and suggest ideal portion pairings without ever being overbearing.

    They explained the menu clearly and answered all our questions with a smile. Their food recommendations were spot-on and made our dining experience even better.

    Arven Jerus

  • Warm & Vibrant Ambience

    A buzzing, intimate neighbourhood dining room creates a warm setting equally fitting for casual weeknight dinners and special celebrations.

    The modern yet cozy decor gives off the perfect vibe for a relaxed but vibrant meal.

    Devin Devin

Signature Southeast Asian favorites celebrated by diners

  • Crackling Pork Bao

    The Crackling Pork Bao and the Pad Ped Crispy Pork Belly were standout favorites

    Justin Winartha

  • Drunken Noodles

    do not skip the crispy pork bao buns and the drunk noodle with Wagyu

    Imogen Sheriff

  • Tempura Eggplant

    the Tempura Eggplant which we were able to substitute in was absolutely delicious!

    David White

  • Lamb Shank Curry

    The Lamb Shank Curry was absolutely outstanding — tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly with a rich sauce that was unforgettable.

    Rachel Marquez

Other favorites

Satisfying starters and sweet finishes to round out your meal

  • Black Sticky Rice

    We ended with the Black Sticky Rice and the Deep-fried Ice Cream, which were the perfect finish to a massive feast.

    Justin Winartha

  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream

    Somehow managed to fit the deep-fried ice cream bowl in for dessert and got rolled out the door in a food coma afterwards

    Matt Little

  • Chicken Wings

    We ordered one chicken wings to share and a San Choi Bao each as a starter and thankfully the staff came back to check and suggest one was enough - we ended up sharing one! Fresh, delicious, generous portion.

    Eamonn Quinn

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    Salt and Pepper squid 10/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    John-Moses Collado

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tailored hospitality that make dining effortless

  • Honest Portion Guidance

    Staff actively advise on portion scale when ordering starters—such as suggesting sharing a single San Choi Bao rather than over-ordering—keeping the meal balanced.

  • Tasting Menu Customisation

    Groups dining on structured tasting menus can make individual dish swaps, such as substituting in tempura eggplant with ease.

  • Fuss-Free Dietary Adjustments

    Dining groups with specific dietary requirements are accommodated across set courses smoothly with zero fuss.

  • BYO Wine Hospitality

    Guests can bring their own preferred bottles of wine to accompany multi-course dining with a modest $13 per-bottle corkage fee.

Before you head over

Helpful hints on ordering, group dining, and BYO options for your visit to Chubby Cheeks.

  • Opt for the Tasting Menu for Groups

    Groups and hungry tables can opt for the structured $55 tasting menu, which delivers abundant portions and accommodates dish substitutions like tempura eggplant.

  • Take Advantage of BYO Wine

    Guests can bring their own wine to accompany dinner for a reasonable corkage fee of $13 per bottle, making group dining especially budget-friendly.

  • Pace Your Order on Generous Starters

    Starters and cheekier bites come in substantial sizes—such as large fritters and generous bao servings—so calibrate your initial dishes before over-ordering mains.

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