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East West Gourmet

Food Court, Level 2, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

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Food Court, Level 2, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

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+61 2 9411 2811
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About East West Gourmet

Up on Level 2 of the Mandarin Centre, East West Gourmet turns out Chatswood’s benchmark *Hainan ji fan*—unpretentious, fast, and generous. Crowds queue daily at the counter for poached chicken, calling for lean breast or rich thigh piled over rice steeped in chicken fat, paired with sharp ginger-shallot paste. The line looks daunting, yet staff clear tickets in under ten minutes. For a change of pace, regulars point straight to the seafood laksa—a coconut curry broth laden with prawns and noodles that easily handles a workday appetite.

  • Signature Hainanese Chicken Rice: Moist, poached chicken served over chicken-oil rice with ginger sauce, offering diner-specified breast or thigh cuts.
  • Comforting Seafood Laksa: Spiced, rich coconut noodle broth generously loaded with fresh prawns, fish cakes, and tofu puffs.
  • Sub-Ten-Minute Turnaround: A high-speed counter team clears dense food court queues in under ten minutes flat.
  • Everyday Hawker Value: Hearty portions priced around the $17 to $18.50 mark deliver genuine hawker-level value.
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Why Diners Choose East West Gourmet

Uncompromising Hainan poultry, soul-warming laksa, and clockwork counter speed in Chatswood—secure your table before the daily rush.

  • Tailored Hainanese Chicken Rice Cuts

    Diners can select their preferred cut of chicken, opting for succulent chicken thigh or tender breast served over aromatic seasoned rice.

    We opted for the chicken thigh and it was so moist and tender.

    Minh Chau

  • Hearty, Generously Portioned Seafood Laksa

    A deeply spiced, fragrant coconut curry soup generously loaded with fresh seafood delivers rich comfort at a fair price point.

    The broth was absolutely delicious rich, flavourful, and comforting. The serving was generous with plenty of fresh seafood

    Nilufer

  • Rapid Queue Clearance Under 10 Minutes

    Despite lengthy peak-hour queues, the counter moves with ruthless coordination to dispatch full orders in under ten minutes.

    Long queue but very efficient, it took me less than 10 mins for my whole order.

    Life AtBlk43

  • Sub-Five-Minute Counter Preparation

    High-speed kitchen prep delivers hot, substantial trays within minutes of placing an order, making it an ideal workday lunch stop.

    only took a few minutes to prepare the dish once ordered

    Bravo “Dkinez” Hotel

  • Transportive Hawker-Centre Setting

    The bustling sights, sounds, and aromas of Level 2 replicate the authentic hawker centre culture of Singapore and Malaysia.

    I definitely felt like I was at a Hawker centre in Singapore!

    The Moistmaker

  • Vibrant Community Food Court Energy

    An unpretentious, energetic food court environment where regulars from all walks of life gather over steaming poultry and tea.

    Ambience is fantastic! All sorts of people come and go, even on a Sunday.

    Pablo Guillen

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose between chicken breast and thigh?

East West Gourmet lets you pick between chicken breast and chicken thigh for your Hainanese chicken rice. The thigh cut costs slightly more (around $1 extra) and tends to sell out earlier in the day.

How long is the wait during peak lunch times?

Yes. Orders generally take under 10 minutes to prepare, and the counter staff process queues promptly even during busy peak lunch periods.

What else is recommended besides the Hainanese chicken rice?

The stall serves seafood and chicken laksa featuring a rich curry coconut broth and generous servings. Other popular items include salmon head vermicelli soup and various stir-fried noodle dishes.

What is the dining environment like?

East West Gourmet operates as a casual hawker-style stall inside the older Level 2 food court of the Mandarin Centre, with food court communal seating and quick counter service.

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