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King Clarence

171 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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171 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 8456 7120
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About King Clarence

King Clarence sets Sydney’s Clarence Street alight with punchy, smoke-laced Asian fusion and an energetic, industrial dining room. Tables fill quickly for crisp fish finger baos and claypot rice scraped right down to the crunchy scorched crust. Chef Khanh Nguyen reimagines heavy-hitting classics—most notably a seafood mapo tofu enriched with royal red prawns and smoked marrow. Group banquets make quick work of roast pork belly and duck tsukune, while the dedicated floor sommelier guides pours of unexpected wines and sake to cut through the chilli heat. Finish with the coconut-doused mango pudding.

  • Inventive High-Low Fusion: Playful mashups like fish finger baos and rich mapo tofu fired with royal red prawns and smoked marrow.
  • Curated Sommelier Pairings: Dedicated floor sommelier pairing unconventional regional wines and sakes to rich, spicy profiles.
  • Group-Ready Banquets: Generous banquet menus spotlighting scorched claypot rice, roast pork, and duck skewers.
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Why Choose King Clarence

Bold Asian-inspired flavours, dynamic sommelier pairings, and vibrant hospitality in the heart of Sydney CBD.

  • Inventive High-Low Culinary Mashups

    Executive chef Khanh Nguyen reinvents modern Asian cuisine with unexpected combinations like seafood mapo tofu enriched with smoked marrow and royal red prawns, as well as cult-favourite fish finger bao.

    the combination of royal red prawns, smoked marrow, and baby corn was nothing short of spectacular

    Cady Tran Lam

  • Sommelier-Led Beverage Curation

    Dedicated floor sommeliers guide guests through an unconventional, globe-spanning wine and sake list curated to complement bold, spiced Asian profiles.

    her wine and sake recommendations paired perfectly with our food choices

    Sam Daynes

  • Effortless Group Feasts and Banquets

    With multi-course banquet menus, shared hero dishes like roasted meats and claypot rice, and seamless allergy accommodations, large parties dine effortlessly.

    Great to go in a bigger group so you can try many dishes. Every dish was super tasty.

    Yuko Kuwahara

  • Electric Atmosphere for Shared Celebrations

    The pulsating room, eclectic soundtrack, and architectural setting in a converted bank create an electric setting where social dining feels genuinely celebratory.

    We had an unreal team dinner last night with each dish getting oohs and aahs from the group!

    David Maddison

  • Streamlined Sydney CBD Lunch Sets

    Fast, high-value midday set menus deliver generous spreads of sashimi, tori paitan broth, and mains tailored for swift business or leisure CBD dining.

    Quick & Easy Asian Fusion lunch in the city. Lunch set menu $45.

    Steve gets around

  • Destination Midday Ramen and Dining

    Situated directly on Clarence Street, the venue serves rich ramen sets and lunch menus that turn weekday city dining into a refined midday ritual.

    The real star of the show is the ramen, with the delicious chickeny ramen broth that is perfectly offset by the pickles.

    Peta

Signature contemporary Asian dishes celebrated by diners

  • Fish Finger Bao

    The fish finger bao, on the other hand, was a clear standout — simple, crisp, and perfectly composed.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Roast Duck

    The duck did not disappoint and the claypot rice was on point even with the crunchy bottom layer of rice.

    E

  • Claypot Rice

    Great food, would definitely recommend the claypot rice, they prepare that dish perfectly everytime.

    Sheila N

  • Mapo Tofu

    My personal highlight was the Mapo Tofu 🍲🦐. I’ve never had a seafood-based version before, but the combination of royal red prawns, smoked marrow, and baby corn was nothing short of spectacular.

    Cady Tran Lam

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and playful desserts to complement your feast

  • Cucumber Salad

    A surprise highlight was the cucumber salad — crisp, bright, and cleverly elevated with earthy cloud mushrooms.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Fried Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    To finish, the fried peanut butter ice cream was decadent, sweet, and nostalgic — a fun dessert, though quite rich after such an indulgent progression of courses.

    Oktave Reviews

  • Mango Pudding

    All dishes were exceptional but the duck and mango pudding will never be forgotten.

    Sam Daynes

  • Potato Okonomiyaki

    Potato okonomiyaki was also a great dish we ordered.

    Arz Eats

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality, sommelier guidance, and unexpected culinary flourishes that elevate the dining experience.

  • Dedicated Sommelier Consultations

    A dedicated sommelier and head sommelier consult directly at the table with tailored pairings across unconventional wines and sake.

  • Anticipatory Silver-Service Care

    Staff anticipate guest needs proactively, providing silver-service touches like napkin placement and delivering steak knives without prompting.

  • Thoughtful Celebration Touches

    The front-of-house team and kitchen offer personalized attention for birthday celebrations to make milestone evenings feel memorable.

  • Interactive DIY Sashimi Handroll Lunch Course

    Lunch guests are served a creative DIY sashimi handroll experience alongside house ramen and curated condiments.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, beverage pairings, and atmosphere for your visit

  • Book Dinner in Advance

    Book ahead for evening dining, particularly if coming with larger groups, to guarantee seating and enjoy banquet menu options.

  • Consult the Sommelier

    Lean on the dedicated floor sommelier for tailored wine, sake, or glass pairings suited to the punchy, inventive fusion courses.

  • Account for Evening Volume

    The restaurant can get notably loud as evening service ramps up, so consider midday or earlier seating if sensitive to ambient volume.

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