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District 8

1 Bartley St, Canley Vale NSW 2166, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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1 Bartley St, Canley Vale NSW 2166, Australia

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+61 2 9727 3600
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About District 8

Inside the Cabra-Vale Club, this sprawling dining precinct recreates the clatter and energy of an Asian hawker hall. Families cluster around wide communal tables laden with Cantonese carvery, seafood laksa, and thin-skinned xiao long bao. You punch your order at the counter, grab a handful of buzzers, and collect plates hot from specialist stations—from roast duck with crisp skin to bowls of beef pho and baskets of dumplings. Portions skew generous and arrive briskly, leaving tables stacked high with fried buns and greens before the ice melts in your drink.

  • Multi-Station Hawker Setup: Order across dedicated counters spanning Cantonese barbecue, noodle soups, dim sum, and bubble tea using quick buzzers.
  • Built for Group Feasts: Big share plates and group banquets stretch further here than typical metropolitan Chinatown spots.
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Why Diners Choose District 8

Discover why diners choose District 8 for lively gatherings, generous Asian feasts, and family convenience.

  • Effortless Multi-Generational Group Seating

    District 8 caters easily to milestone family gatherings and large banquet parties with comfortable communal tables and extensive yum cha selections.

    they were happy to take a reservation for 17 people and managed to fit us all comfortably at one table.

    michael brown

  • Share-Sized Generous Feasts

    Generous, supersized meal portions provide exceptional value and make sharing multiple regional specialties accessible for gatherings.

    The large portion was really huge and supposedly meant for sharing.

    Hendra Liu

  • Dynamic Pan-Asian Hawker Hub

    A decentralized precinct layout houses specialized stations for seafood, yum cha, Cantonese barbecue, and drinks, streamlining order pickups via buzzer alerts.

    The place is like some kind of food court with different dedicated sections responsible depending on order so there is a seafood section, bubble tea, dim sum, carvery etc

    Lewis Williams

  • Atmospheric Night Market Energy

    Guests enjoy the vibrant sights and energetic atmosphere reminiscent of Southeast Asian dining markets, enhanced by swift table clearing and efficient floor service.

    Great atmosphere like being in an Asian food hall.

    Lyn Vardy

  • Swift Turnaround for Family Dining

    Meals prepare and buzzer out with rapid speed, keeping impatient young children content and minimizing family dining stress.

    The service was incredibly quick, which is great when you have little kids.

    Abbey Walczak

  • Hassle-Free Arrival and Easy Parking

    On-site club parking and seamless venue access eliminate the friction of coordinating transport and arrival for family meals and celebrations.

    Parking is a breeze, which is a huge plus when you’re dining with the whole family.

    C X

Standout sharing plates and dim sum staples praised by diners

  • Roast Duck

    The roast duck is impressively succulent with that essential rendered skin

    Mick T

  • Xiao Long Bao

    Signature Xiao long bao is indeed a signature dish! I had mine cold after settling the toddler and it was still tasty with a thin skin.

    melissa chow

  • Taro Duck

    The standout dish was undeniably the Taro Duck, a culinary delight we hadn't experienced in quite some time.

    Khac Tong

  • Prawn Dumplings

    The roasted duck,the the prawns dumplings,the baby octopus bbq and the noodles (soup and fried? were very delicious

    vaillant emmanuel

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to help you navigate ordering, seating, and peak hours smoothly.

  • Arrive Early for Peak Dining Hours

    District 8 experiences significant weekend rushes and lengthy queues to order. Arrive early or visit during weekday hours to secure a table quickly and avoid peak ordering queues.

  • Track Station Buzzers & Grab Cutlery First

    Orders are placed upfront and buzzer alerts notify you across separate stations like Cantonese carvery, dim sum, and bubble tea. Grab your table and self-serve cutlery ahead of time so you are ready when buzzers sound.

  • Leverage Club Membership & Plan to Share

    Portions are notably generous and designed for sharing, while member cardholders receive discounted weekday pricing and drink specials within the club. Consider signing up to maximize value across large feasts.

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