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皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant

393-399 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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393-399 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 435 760 885
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 皇庭海鲜舫 Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant

Grand chandeliers, massive lazy Susans, and the steady clatter of pushcarts anchor this bustling Chinatown banquet hall. Sydney dim sum veterans show up early for daytime trolley runs—bamboo steamers packed with har gow, scallop siu mai, and warm egg tarts claimed straight from the aisle. Come evening, attention shifts to the live display tanks. Diners order fresh Australian lobster tossed over noodles, steamed fish, or abalone accented with rich shrimp paste. For groups settling into the upstairs private dining rooms, platters of crisp roast pork and wok-fried pipis keep the lazy Susan turning.

  • Traditional Pushcart Trolleys: Classic daytime dim sum wheeled table-to-table, from plump prawn har gow to freshly baked egg tarts.
  • Live Tank Seafood: Tanks filled with live lobster, abalone, and whole fish prepared to order across custom Cantonese styles.
  • Heritage Banquet Space: Spacious dining floor with grand chandeliers and dedicated upstairs rooms for group banquets.
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Why Dine at Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant

Why diners choose Royal Palace for live seafood banquets and traditional yum cha in Sydney

  • Tank-Fresh Live Seafood Selected to Order

    Diners can choose live lobster, abalone, and whole fish directly from the restaurant's extensive wall of display tanks, cooked fresh to order across classical styles.

    Superb Cantonese food. Extensive range of live seafood.

    P Desmond

  • Custom Multi-Course Culinary Preparation

    Chefs adapt live seafood orders into tailored multi-dish preparations across sashimi, ginger and shallot braises, tofu soups, and steamed egg courses.

    the chefs are so experienced that you do feel they maximise the use of food source. We ordered lobster cooked in two way, sashimi & ginger scallions.

    Nee Nee Tadjer

  • Traditional Pushcart Yum Cha Trolley Service

    Daytime diners enjoy classic pushcart service rolling past tables with freshly steamed dumplings, rice noodle rolls, and heritage specialties.

    consistently delivers authentic yum cha dumplings with traditional trolley service

    Quachet

  • Classic Cantonese Banquet Hall Energy

    The dining room captures the nostalgic atmosphere and culinary standards of Chinatown's historic Cantonese banquet destinations.

    The service and atmosphere are the classic bustle you see at sprawling, busy, Cantonese restaurants. The yum cha dishes are plump, well made, and there is such a variety.

    Tiffany Christina Tran

  • Dedicated Upstairs Private Dining Rooms

    Upstairs private rooms allow banquet parties and large groups to host celebrations comfortably with dedicated space and personalized attention.

    A brilliant choice for group dinners. The VIP rooms upstairs make for a great night out.

    P Desmond

  • Communal Banquets for Group Celebrations

    Generous banquet layouts, large round tables, and shared multi-dish feasts cater seamlessly to multi-generational family and social gatherings.

    This is a great place to have a group lunch. You are able to book a private room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was amazing

    Julie Ashbourne

Signature live seafood preparations and classic dim sum favorites

  • Lobster

    The seafood in particular was excellent and nicely cooked.

    Jimmy Pan

  • Abalone

    I’d definitely recommend the abalone and the wagyu, both were really well prepared.

    mi L

  • Siu Mai

    The siu mai topped with fish roe were juicy and full of flavour

    Toffee

  • XO Pipis

    XO pipis are the instant classic and require no introduction.

    Dinh Phong NGUYEN

Other favorites

Dim sum delicacies, sides, and sweet finishes to complement your meal

  • Egg Tarts

    freshly baked egg tarts (a must try, they’re absolutely divine)

    nic

  • Mango Pancakes

    devine mango pancakes

    Nathan Kramer

  • Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf

    We also enjoyed the sticky rice in lotus leaf

    Toffee

  • Deep-Fried Wontons

    deep-fried wontons, which were light and crunchy

    Toffee

Beyond the menu

Attentive service touches and thoughtful dining gestures that elevate your banquet or yum cha visit

  • Custom Multi-Way Live Lobster Tailoring

    Floor staff tailor live seafood courses on the spot—arranging multi-course adaptations like converting lobster sashimi into tofu soup for diners who do not eat raw seafood, or transforming lobster paste into steamed egg.

  • Thoughtful Waiting Hospitality

    During busy waiting periods, hosts offer chairs directly to waiting guests outside the dining room to keep them comfortable prior to seating.

  • Proactive Luggage Space Accommodation

    When guests arrive with oversized luggage, captain staff proactively allocate spacious corner tables with dedicated space to stow large bags comfortably.

  • Tableside Roast Duck Sauce Pour

    Roasted duck orders receive dedicated tableside attention, with rich specialty roasting sauce poured freshly over the crispy skin right at your table.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing your visit and navigating live seafood ordering

  • Arrive Early for Dim Sum

    Yum cha draws heavy lines later in the day, especially for larger dining groups. Arrive early around 9:00 AM to get seated quickly without queuing.

  • Check Live Seafood Market Weights

    Live seafood like king crab and lobster is sold at fluctuating market prices per kilogram. Confirm the exact weight and estimated total dish cost before ordering.

  • Set Preparations Firmly

    Floor staff can be assertive with upselling high-ticket seafood and signature preparations. Decide your selections and cooking styles in advance to stay within budget.

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