Restaurant
Uncle Ming's Bar
Basement/55 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Find Uncle Ming's Bar
Basement/55 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Down a subterranean stairwell off York Street, this red-lit basement pairs vintage Hong Kong vibes with inventive cocktails and steaming baskets of dim sum. Chequered wallpaper. Mellow tunes. Regulars head straight for the communal teapot cocktails or an alcoholic bubble tea before surveying the kitchen's small plates. The food arrives fast—fluffy BBQ pork buns, crisp prawn toast bites, and juicy five-spice pork dumplings bursting with ginger and chilli. Midweek workers filter downstairs during Tuesday and Wednesday lunch hours, trading the CBD glare for five-dollar dumpling sets alongside fresh whisky apples.
- Underground Hong Kong Vibe: A moody subterranean space disguised near a suit shop, fitted with chequered wallpaper, vintage decor, and dim red lanterns.
- Creative Cocktails: Signature serves include shareable teapot cocktails, alcoholic bubble tea, and fresh whisky apples.
- Yum Cha Plates: Baskets of juicy five-spice pork dumplings, steamed siu mai, fluffy BBQ pork buns, and takoyaki.
- Midweek Lunch Specials: Five-dollar dumpling plates served during Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime hours.
What's On at Uncle Ming's Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Uncle Ming's Bar
Why Sydney patrons seek out Uncle Ming's for after-work drinks, yum cha bites, and speakeasy nights
Secret Hong Kong Basement Setting
Tucked beneath York Street behind a tailor shop, Uncle Ming's welcomes patrons into a subterranean space marked by low crimson lighting, red paper lanterns, and retro Hong Kong decor.
The moment we walked in, we were impressed: dark, red, mysterious… like stepping into another world.
Rocío Bazán Vázquez Asian Teapot Cocktails & Sips
Bartenders serve theatrical cocktails alongside specialty alcoholic bubble tea and communal pots sized for sharing among several guests.
Their signature teapot cocktails were such a fun touch—served in a pot and perfect for 3-4 people to share (or not).
Toffee Atmospheric After-Work Hangout
The dim, relaxed basement offers a cozy retreat for teams and companions catching up over shared rounds and conversation after hours.
This is the perfect spot for after work drinks.
Jenny Deng Sharing-Friendly Group Dining
Group tables can sample an array of shareable bites, from dim sum baskets to BBQ pork buns and crispy chicken wings.
Good food for a catch up with friends, this place is hidden in plain sight so a bit hard to find.
Preetha Prasad Handcrafted Dumplings & Yum Cha Bites
Steamed dim sum baskets, gyoza, and fluffy bao take center stage over standard pub snacks, prepared fresh to pair with drinks.
The Prawn Dumplings are next level — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor.
Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi) Midweek CBD Lunch Specials
Midweek lunchtime offerings provide rapid service and dumpling options right in the Sydney CBD for midday visits.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays there is a lunch special for bottomless dumplings, which is basically five dumplings (pork, chicken, vegetable, or gyoza) for $5
Nanita
Most popular items
Signature steamed dim sum and shareable teapot cocktails
BBQ Pork Buns
BBQ pork bun was definitely the highlight. Soft, fluffy, and packed with flavour.
Lavenia Clarabelle Teapot Cocktails
Their signature teapot cocktails were such a fun touch—served in a pot and perfect for 3-4 people to share
Toffee Prawn Dumplings
The Prawn Dumplings are next level — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor.
Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi) Pork Siu Mai
flavorful pork siu mai with just the right kick from chili flakes.
Toffee
Other favorites
Savoury street bites and inventive cocktails to complete your night
Takoyaki
And the Takoyaki? Soft, savoury, and cooked to golden perfection. Every bite was a hit.
Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi) Chicken Karaage
chicken karaage to die for
Renae Leith-Manos Uncle Ming’s Chicken Wings
Uncle Ming’s Chicken Wings — crispy, sticky, and just downright delicious.
Honeylet Adams (honeymafiosi) Alcoholic Bubble Tea
alcoholic bubble tea, and lychee with hibiscus were some of our favourites.
Renae Leith-Manos
Beyond the menu
Distinctive touches that set Uncle Ming's underground experience apart
Shared Teapot Cocktails
Cocktails are served communally in traditional teapots with matching cups designed for three to four guests to pour and share together.
Hidden Tailor Entrance
Concealed beneath street level, guests enter down a staircase appearing like part of an operational men's suit shop before stepping through curtained doorways into the bar.
Steamed Yum Cha Towers
Steamed dim sum can be served stacked in a sharing tower, presenting an assortment of steamed gyoza and dumplings at the table.
Midweek Bottomless Dumpling Lunch
Midweek lunchtime visitors can order bottomless dumpling deals, serving sequential sets of freshly steamed dumplings alongside house beverages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find the entrance?
The entrance is tucked inside 55 York Street near Wynyard Station, where a staircase leads down through or past a men's suit shop and fabric curtains into the underground bar.
Is Uncle Ming's suitable for a full dinner?
The kitchen focuses on yum cha–style bites and dim sum rather than large entrées, serving steamed dumpling baskets, BBQ pork buns, gyoza, takoyaki, and small share plates.
Do you need to book a table in advance?
Uncle Ming's accepts table bookings and is known to strictly enforce booking time slots, though walk-ins can sometimes snag seats at the bar. Reserving ahead is recommended if you want a table.
What are teapot cocktails?
Alongside individual Asian-inspired cocktails and beers, the bar serves signature teapot cocktails meant for 2 to 4 people to share.
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