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Lees Fortuna Court Chinese Restaurant

24 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Lees Fortuna Court Chinese Restaurant

24 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 2 9906 3838
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lees Fortuna Court Chinese Restaurant

Crows Nest regulars bypass flashier newcomers for this 1970s institution, where classic Cantonese cooking meets warm, hands-on hospitality. Stepping inside feels like stepping straight into the 1980s—wood-panelled walls lined with autographed sports memorabilia and dining tables running thick with multi-generational families. Host Stanley Lee still works the floor, greeting familiar faces and keeping banquet courses landing at a brisk clip. The kitchen delivers textbook old-school comfort: crisp honey king prawns with airy batter, Peking duck rolled into tender pancakes, and golden sesame prawn toast. Milestones get their own slice of theater when birthday cakes arrive with an oversized ceremony sword for slicing. Crisp fortune cookies and complimentary prawn crackers close out the table.

  • Hands-On Proprietor: Host Stanley Lee still greets multi-generational tables personally, often remembering orders and family milestones from decades past.
  • Sword-Cut Celebrations: Milestone celebrations feature a house tradition where guests carve their birthday cakes with an oversized ceremonial sword.
  • Retro Sports Memorabilia: A wood-paneled, windowless dining room preserved in classic 1980s decor and lined with autographed sporting memorabilia.
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Why Diners Choose Lee's Fortuna Court

Why diners choose Lee's Fortuna Court for milestone gatherings, group feasts, and classic Australian-Chinese dining

  • Theatrical Birthday Cake Sword Tradition

    Milestone birthdays are celebrated with an entertaining signature tradition where guests carve their cake with an Excalibur or samurai sword.

    I love the birthday sword to cut the cake!

    Murray

  • Multi-Generational Celebration Destination

    Multi-generational families rely on the restaurant across decades as an enduring backdrop for family milestones and birthday dinners.

    We've celebrated every birthday here for 20+ years. This is the best Chinese restaurant you'll find in Sydney, and the staff are fantastic.

    Maddie Smith

  • Attentive Proprietor-Led Hosting

    Proprietor Stanley Lee personally welcomes long-time patrons and delivers attentive hospitality honed across decades of operation.

    Patron Stanley Lee has been running his restaurant for 47 years, and his experience shows.

    Thye Seng Wong

  • Immersive 1980s Retro Atmosphere

    The windowless dining room features retro 1980s furnishings, classic decor, and walls lined with autographed sports memorabilia.

    As you enter into this premise, you feel like you’re stepping into the 80’s, they still have the classic furniture, decor, chairs & fit out.

    A

  • Well-Paced Group Banquets

    Set menus like the chipper banquet provide generous portions and comfortable pacing for groups of 10 or more.

    We order the ‘chipper’ banquet. Last night was the best for a while - dishes were all yummy and enough for everyone, with reasonable gaps between courses.

    Mick Cowper

  • Abundant Value for Large Parties

    Generous banquet portions and affordable pricing make group dining straightforward and cost-effective.

    We shared their $45 banquet between 11 adults, there was ample food.

    Savoire67

Signature Cantonese and Australian-Chinese classics celebrated across generations

  • Peking Duck Pancake

    Pecking Duck Pancake is delicious.

    Kylie Smallacombe

  • Honey King Prawns

    plump Honey King Prawns which we absolutely love

    Matthew Shanahan (Matt)

  • Sesame Prawn Toast

    The sesame prawn toast is delicious

    Nancy T

  • Shantung Chicken

    San Chow Bow, lamb pancakes, dim sum, salt and pepper prawns and shantung chicken, all as delicious as they were back in the day.

    Kate Bolas

Beyond the menu

Distinctive gestures, traditions, and hospitality details that define the dining experience at Lees Fortuna Court.

  • Ceremonial Birthday Sword Cake Cutting

    Milestone birthdays are celebrated with a venue tradition where the guest of honour cuts their ice cream cake using an Excalibur or samurai sword.

  • Owner Memory and Personal Hospitality

    Proprietor Stanley Lee personally hosts guests on the floor, recognizing long-returning patrons and recalling order histories spanning decades.

  • Complimentary Table Hospitality

    Guests receive complimentary table touches throughout the meal, including prawn crackers, fortune cookies, and after-dinner mints.

  • Framed Sporting Memorabilia Display

    The windowless wood-themed dining room features autographed sports jerseys, plates, and framed memorabilia from iconic athletes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a special birthday tradition at the restaurant?

Lee's Fortuna Court features a unique milestone tradition where birthday cakes are served with an Excalibur or samurai sword for guests to cut the cake. Celebrations often include complimentary treats like ice cream cake, fortune cookies, and prawn crackers.

Does the restaurant offer group banquet options?

Yes, banquets are available and frequently ordered for groups of all sizes, offering generous portions with well-paced service across classic Cantonese courses. Bookings can also be reserved in advance.

What are the recommended signature dishes to order?

Peking duck (including duck pancakes and two-way preparations) is a widely praised specialty, alongside honey king prawns, sesame prawn toast, crispy skin chicken, and steamed fish.

Where should diners park when visiting?

On-site basement parking is very limited. Visitors can look for street parking along Falcon Street outside of clearway hours, or take advantage of up to two hours of free parking at the nearby Woolworths car park just a block away.

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