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Little Fu

66 McLachlan Ave, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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66 McLachlan Ave, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9360 9424
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Little Fu

Tucked away on McLachlan Avenue, Little Fu turns out unpretentious Chinese and Southeast Asian comfort food cooked from scratch to order. Owner-chef Annie runs the floor and the kitchen, folding dumplings by hand rather than relying on frozen stock. Regulars lean toward the crisp duck wraps and rich Padang beef rendang, or the signature Hai Nan chicken rice ladled with a fragrant Thai-style ginger sauce. The room stays comfortably calm without loud music blaring overhead—ideal for quiet dinners over a glass of wine or your own BYO bottle.

  • Scratch-Cooked Dumplings & Fare: Dishes and dumplings are made to order from scratch by the solo owner-chef, skipping frozen shortcuts entirely.
  • BYO & Wine by the Glass: Every bottle on the wine list is poured by the glass, with BYO wine also welcomed at the table.
  • Quiet Dining Room: A low-decibel, relaxed dining room lets guests easily converse across the table without shouting over loud music.
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Reasons to Choose Little Fu

Why diners choose Little Fu for unhurried, scratch-made dining

  • Handmade Dumplings Cooked From Scratch

    Dishes and dumplings are prepared entirely by hand from fresh ingredients rather than sourced from pre-made or machine-manufactured stock.

    A modern take on dumplings with quality ingredients and artistic finesse. No robot made frozen rubbish here!

    Julian Seeto

  • Flexible By-the-Glass and BYO Dining

    The restaurant pairs its flexible food menu with an accessible beverage program featuring BYO options alongside every listed wine available by the glass.

    appealing wine list (all wines available by glass plus byo)

    Sabine S

  • Relaxed Neighborhood Atmosphere

    Diners experience warm, hands-on care directly from the chef-host, creating an intimate, home-style neighborhood dining experience.

    A homely, relaxed vibe so different from most Sydney restaurants.

    J DEGIORGI

  • Elevated Asian Comfort Classics

    Dishes are cooked to order with deep flavor profiles, offering an elevated yet comforting alternative to conventional takeout.

    Everything from the broth to the noodles tasted absolutely fresh and above quality than your mainstream Asian/Chinese cuisine.

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  • Calm Acoustics Built for Conversation

    The dining room avoids blaring foreground music, allowing dining companions to hear each other and enjoy easy conversation.

    And we could hear each other talking without having to shout over background music, so pleasant compared to other places.

    Janet Burstall

  • Direct Consultation With the Chef

    Solo chef Annie personally engages guests to explain flavor variations, tailor spices, and accommodate individual dietary needs.

    The absolute queen in the kitchen came and sat at our table to double check and accomodate for our dietary needs.

    Kate G

Handcrafted, scratch-cooked comfort dishes prepared to order

  • Duck Wrap

    Duck wrap is amazing, highly recommend it.

    Ryan Li

  • Pork and Chive Dumplings

    Pork and Chive dumplings were divine. Very generous filling, perfectly cooked, soft, silken.

    Jacki Largo

  • Hai Nan Chicken Rice

    Without a doubt, the best Hai Nan Chicken Rice we've tasted in over 40 years of eating it.

    Dangar Dave

  • Padang Rendang Beef

    Had the Padang Rendang Beef. I have never had such an amazing version before. This is not to be missed, nothing like I’ve had before, it’s done dry with so much flavour with spices and herb

    Matthew Hogg

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that define dining at Little Fu

  • Table-Side Dietary Care

    Annie personally sits down table-side with diners to review requirements and customize dishes for specific dietary needs.

  • Personal Flavor Guidance

    The chef checks in to guide guests through house adaptations before cooking, such as consulting on a Thai twist and sauce placement on Hai Nan chicken rice.

  • Wines by the Glass & BYO

    Every wine on the list can be ordered by the glass, giving diners flexibility alongside the option to bring their own bottles.

  • Conversation-Friendly Acoustics

    The dining room keeps sound levels low without blaring background music, allowing companions to converse without shouting.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering, dining options, and planning your visit.

  • Consult Directly on Dietary Needs

    Dishes are prepared from scratch to order, so speak directly with the chef if you have dietary restrictions or preferences regarding signature house sauces.

  • Pair With BYO or Wine by the Glass

    Take advantage of the flexible beverage options by bringing your own bottle or exploring the list with all wines available by the glass.

  • Check Operating Hours Ahead

    Opening times can fluctuate and lunch and dinner services vary, so confirm current operating hours before traveling over.

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