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Fortune Village Chinese Restaurant

209 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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Find Fortune Village Chinese Restaurant

209 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9299 7273
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fortune Village Chinese Restaurant

Skip sterile corporate dining rooms—Fortune Village has anchored Clarence Street since 1981 with genuine Cantonese comfort. Steps from the QVB, the split-level dining room hums with CBD regulars negotiating midday deals and multi-generational family banquets. Plates hit the table fast and piping hot, charged with serious wok hei. Regulars call for crispy shredded beef in Peking sauce, steamed soup dumplings, and crackling tamarind chicken. At lunch, business crowds cycle through loaded fried rice and a straightforward wine list; by evening, owner Simon orchestrates multi-course spreads tableside. For birthdays and milestone dinners, the house delivers an unexpected parting touch—turning a snap of your table into a printed fridge magnet before the bill arrives.

  • Custom Photo Keepsakes: Celebrations frequently wrap up with an unexpected parting gift—a group photo transformed into a printed fridge magnet on the spot.
  • Host-Curated Banquets: Owner Simon personally guides table orders, tailors courses to the group, and portions dishes directly for diners.
  • Paced CBD Dining: Steps from the QVB, the dining room handles brisk business catch-ups with fast ticket times, generous portions, and well-priced wines.
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Why Diners Choose Fortune Village

Experience Sydney CBD’s warm Cantonese institution for your next business lunch or family feast—reserve your table today.

  • Custom Photo Magnet Keepsakes

    Celebrations conclude with a bespoke on-site photo magnet keepsake created directly from your group's dinner photos.

    surprised my birthday friend with a magnetic fridge souvenir featuring photos taken during our celebration, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch.

    Venny Agustini

  • Milestone Celebration Hospitality

    Floor managers and hosts orchestrate birthdays with personalized dessert flourishes and celebratory songs.

    brought out a deep-fried ice cream with a sparkling candle, singing the birthday song.

    BS goh

  • Tableside Dish Portioning and Service

    Attentive front-of-house staff take hands-on care of group platters by plating and spooning dishes right at your table.

    So excellent, that they spooned you the fried rice & the chicken

    tastysydney

  • Dependable Pacing for Business Dining

    Corporate lunches run seamlessly with prompt service, a mature CBD atmosphere, and reliable shareable plates.

    This is a sure thing, loved it so much, I went back with business colleagues to share different dishes.

    François Garon

  • Heartfelt, Attentive Care

    Simon and his dedicated floor team deliver personalized, authentic hospitality that elevates every gathering.

    You could genuinely feel the care and passion behind everything they did — it all came straight from the heart.

    Chris Chris

  • Soul-Warming Comfort Like Home

    Unpretentious Cantonese cooking focuses entirely on classic, deeply satisfying flavors that bring genuine comfort.

    No fancy plating, just delicious, honest food that feels like home.

    Joycee T

Beloved Cantonese classics and memorable personal touches celebrated by Sydney diners.

  • Tamarind Chicken

    Standout dish was the tamarind chicken. Crispy skin, tender moist chicken and the most delicious sauce ever.

    Dennis Stevenson

  • Custom Photo Magnet Keepsake

    They went above and beyond by turning one of our group photos into a fridge magnet, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture.

    Chris Chris

  • Special Fried Rice

    The fried rice was maybe the best I’ve ever had.

    Ashley Donaldson

  • Crispy Shredded Beef

    The crispy shredded beef was the highlight of the night, offering the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a satisfying crunch.

    Andy Ceaser

Other favorites

Secondary highlights and celebratory touches complementing the main table spreads

  • Banana Fritters

    We also had banana fritters for dessert, they were amazing!

    Kelli Robertson

  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream

    brought out a deep-fried ice cream with a sparkling candle, singing the birthday song. The surprise delighted him, and we were deeply grateful for their thoughtful arrangement.

    BS goh

  • Curated Wine List

    Wine list is honest, not overdone and well priced....as are the dishes.

    Patrick Lee

  • Eggplant

    All of them perfect with one: the eggplant, simply outstanding.

    François Garon

Beyond the menu

Personalized hospitalities that set this Clarence Street institution apart

  • On-Demand Photo Magnet Keepsakes

    Celebration parties are surprised before departure with a custom physical fridge magnet printed on-site using photos taken during the meal.

  • Host-Curated Banquet Ordering

    The host personally consults dining groups on dietary preferences and favorite flavors to tailor and pace a shared multi-course banquet.

  • Tableside Dish Portioning

    Staff deliver hands-on, attentive service at the table by carefully spooning and portioning shared mains and fried rice onto individual guest plates.

  • Sparkler Surprises & Celebration Cards

    Birthdays are marked with personalized cards and team-led celebrations featuring deep-fried ice cream topped with sparkling candles.

Before you head over

Plan your visit smoothly—reserve your table early to experience Clarence Street's beloved Cantonese institution at its best.

  • Book Ahead for Peak City Hours

    The dining room fills quickly with CBD lunch crowds and evening groups, making walk-in seating tight. Reserve a table in advance to prevent front-door wait times and ensure smooth seating.

  • Let the Floor Team Guide the Order

    Navigating the extensive Cantonese menu is easiest with staff input. Owner Simon and the team regularly curate balanced banquets for groups, adjusting for dietary requirements and highlighting staples like tamarind chicken.

  • Mention Celebrations When Reserving

    If you are visiting for a birthday or special gathering, note the occasion when booking. The staff frequently arrange personalized touches, from celebratory desserts to custom printed photo fridge magnets.

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