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Sunlight streams in through the large windows, and linen-clad tables are calmly patrolled by well-dressed, polite (and not screaming) waiters. In stark comparison to the raucous menagerie that most yum cha restaurants aspire to, Sky Phoenix feels decidedly calm and serene; the only resemblance to its counter-parts are the captive fish and crustaceans parading forlornly up and down their tanks. The recently-opened Phoenix Lounge caters for everything from a macchiato to a Manhattan, and is a great place for a pre or post dinner drink. The restaurant also caters for large groups, with numerous rooms separated from the main dining room available for hire.
Yum Cha is served daily between 11am and 3pm, and includes all the delicacies you would expect; yet, while familiar to the eye, your tastebuds will savour some modern twists to traditional dim sum (meaning to touch the heart). The prawn gow gees feature entire prawns rather than a prawn mince, a delicious deviation from the traditional technique. The salt and pepper calamari is also a standout. Order off the a la carte menu to savour their beef pancakes with hoi sin sauce, or try the steamed scallops in XO sauce. The wine list has some great bottles on offer, another welcome shift from the stereotyped yum cha restaurant.
LOCATION
Sydney CBD
DETAILS
Like the phoenix from Chinese mythology rising up out of the ashes,Sky Phoenix Chinese Restaurant is the jewel in the crown of the re-developed Skygarden complex on Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
DETAILS
The contemporary new space is the largest Chinese restaurant in Sydney’s CBD and the service with delivery to specific city locations is unique to Sky Phoenix.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
With lunchtime yum cha, a takeaway dim-sim service, a la carte dining and a retail outlet stocking homewares and gourmet Chinese food products, the new 400 seat capacity Sky Phoenix Chinese Restaurant will bring a unique dining experience to Sydney’s central business district. Sisters Anita Fung and Alice Lee, who are the restaurant owners, main priority in establishing Sky Phoenix was to create a welcoming venue in a stylish and contemporary surrounding.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Average meal prices at Sky Phoenix start from $12 per person for yum cha lunch and around $30 per person for dinner exclusive of beverages. The menu features seasonal variations as well as weekly specials.
The extensive wine list features selections predominately from Australia and New Zealand. A good range of local and imported beers are also on offer.
FLAMINGO BAR
The restaurant's Flamingo Bar serves a wide range of beverages in an intimate lounge setting and includes a selection of designer cocktails. Finger food and soup selections are also served here- an ideal option for relaxed pre-theatre dining.
CORPORATE CATERING
Rounding out an all encompassing variety of services and menu options, Sky Phoenix also offers corporate catering which can be tailored to suit specific needs. The restaurant’s catering will feature Chinese food selections as well as cheese platters, fruit platters and fresh juices.
OPENING HOURS
Sky Phoenix is open from 8am for café breakfasts with yum cha lunch from 11am until 3pm. Dinner will be served from 5.30pm until 11pm. The Flamingo Bar operates from 11am daily through until the restaurant closes at midnight.
PRIVATE DINING
Sky Phoenix has four to eight private dining rooms available for VIP functions, which can be altered to suit specific requirements and numbers. The private room capacities vary from 4-8 people up to groups of 100. The restaurant space is also ideal for large corporate events with state of the art PA and audio visual facilities in-built.
MANLY PHOENIX
Anita and Alice have just opened their restaurant in Manly, right on the water's edge at Manly Wharf. Further details click here Manly Phoenix
