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Lilong by Taste of Shanghai (Darling Square)

1 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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Find Lilong by Taste of Shanghai (Darling Square)

1 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 478 885 781
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lilong by Taste of Shanghai (Darling Square)

Lilong delivers high-speed Shanghainese feasting right in the heart of Darling Square. Tables mark tick-sheet menus for soup dumplings, crispy cumin lamb, and sweet-and-sour pork that hit the table in minutes. Groups pack both the bustling dining room and the heated, dog-friendly outdoor patio just steps from the light rail. Steamer baskets of xiao long bao arrive piping hot beside platters of pan-fried pork buns and crispy chicken.

  • Tick-Sheet Speed: Piping-hot xiao long bao and shareable banquet mains arrive minutes after marking your paper order sheet.
  • Heated Dog-Friendly Patio: A heated outdoor seating area accommodates pets with fresh water bowls while letting guests watch the street scene.
  • Bustling Darling Square Hub: Steps from Paddy’s Market Light Rail, serving generous platters of Peking duck, dumplings, and fried rice for groups.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Lilong at Darling Square for group gatherings and casual outdoor meals

  • Abundant Share Plates with Prompt Service

    Groups can feast across an extensive Shanghainese menu including dumplings, kung pao chicken, and stir-fries served promptly in generous sizes.

    The portions were very generous and the food came out quickly.

    Shaveen Goonewardene

  • Efficient Tick-Sheet Banquet Ordering

    Printed tick menus enable fast, frictionless ordering so multi-dish banquets hit the table in minutes.

    They give you a menu where you tick which items you want, very efficient.

    Nerine Cummins

  • Heated Patio Dining in Cooler Weather

    A covered outdoor setup equipped with heaters allows patrons to dine outdoors comfortably even on cold evenings.

    The outdoor seating is cosy and inviting, especially with fire heaters to keep warm on cooler evenings.

    Peter Lac

  • Pet-Friendly Exterior Seating

    Guests can sit outside with their dogs and receive thoughtful table accommodations including water bowls.

    special request for outdoor seating, took our dog along. They brought some water for the dog too.

    Terrance O

  • Light Rail Transit Accessibility

    Positioned directly by the light rail stop and Darling Square, making arrivals easy for meetups.

    The location was very convenient next to Paddy’s Market Light Rail Station - can also have a very nice walk in Darling Square after the meal.

    Seed Dragon

  • Chinatown Dining That Welcomes Prams

    Generous dining spaces and accessible layouts make the dining room practical for families visiting Chinatown with strollers.

    modern and clean chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown Sydney that is pram friendly

    Daniel Tan

Beloved Shanghainese staples and banquet classics perfect for sharing

  • Xiao Long Bao

    I recommend their xiao long bao, pan-fried dumplings, and steamed fish which were all really good.

    Stew-Urt van der Son

  • Peking Duck

    The best Peking duck at that price point. A friend took me here once and i’ve been going back so many times. The food was all so delicious and the price is extremely affordable.

    Scott Nguyễn

  • Kung Pao Chicken

    The Sweet & Sour pork and kung pao chicken was next level fresh flavours and super tasty.

    The PIT - PDS

  • Shandong Crispy Skin Chicken

    Highly recommend trying the Shandong Crispy Skin Chicken— the sauce is phenomenal!

    Jade Pham

Before you head over

Key recommendations on reservations, dog-friendly patio dining, and ordering pacing

  • Book Ahead or Put Your Name Down Early

    Peak meal times and weekends draw heavy crowds and waitlists. Reserve online ahead of time, or send a party member early to put your name down and keep wait times under 15 minutes.

  • Request the Heated, Dog-Friendly Patio

    Outdoor patio seating is equipped with fire heaters for chilly weather and welcomes dogs with water bowls provided upon request. Reserve your exterior table in advance if bringing pets.

  • Manage Table Space for Rapid Banquet Service

    Orders use tick sheets where dishes cook and hit the table in minutes. Stagger your orders or ask staff to condense bowls if table space gets crowded during a multi-dish banquet feast.

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