🐍 Celebrating Chinese cuisine in Hobart 🐍

Tasty Buns

Tasty Buns is an inner-city gem, dishing up authentic Chinese dim sum and desserts with a modern edge. Their jumbo Portuguese egg tarts – nearly the size of your hand (!) – have achieved cult status among locals.

The menu showcases signature dishes like silky century egg and pork congee, tender beef rice noodle rolls, curry-stewed beef brisket with omelette rice, and perfectly crisp scallion pancakes (our fave). With just 12 seats and a bustling midday crowd, it’s strictly first in, best dressed.

⏳ Click here for opening hours
⏳ Tuesday – Saturday
📍 152 Collins Street, Hobart

Szechuan Kitchen

Szechuan Kitchen in Sandy Bay is your go-to for that mouth-numbing Szechuan experience, celebrated by locals for its authenticity. Dive into sizzling hot pots, crispy fried chicken, and their iconic mapo tofu. If you’re after the real deal, this is it. Szechuan Kitchen, you’ve nailed it – our bellies thank you.

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⏳ Wednesday – Monday
📍 133 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Hometown Secret
| 家乡味

While its unassuming exterior may not hint at the treasure inside, Hometown Secret has earned its reputation as a favourite among the locals. Known for delivering authentic dim sum, it’s no secret (sorry, I had to!) that this restaurant is an absolute go-to for anyone in search of a true dim sum experience in Hobart. Need to curb those dim sum cravings? Hometown Secret is the answer.

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⏳ Everyday
📍 181 Liverpool St, Hobart

China Lanzhou Beef Noodle
| 中国兰州牛肉拉面

For those in search of Lanzhou beef noodles and authentic knife-cut noodles (刀削麵, dāoxiāomiàn) in Hobart, look no further – this is where tradition is brought to life in every steaming bowl of noods. You’ll find them smack bang in the middle of Elizabeth Street Mall.

Here, the noodles are handmade, hand-rolled, and stretched before being sliced straight into boiling water. The result? A satisfyingly chewy texture that compliments aromatic broths. To elevate the experience, diners can watch the entire noodle making process unfold right in front of them – a true testament to the skill and dedication behind every dish. With a strong five-star Google rating reflects how us regular punters feel – this is a hands down must-visit.

⏳ Click here for opening hours
⏳ Monday – Saturday
📍 41 Elizabeth St, Hobart 

Yummy Inn City
| 麻辣滋味

Yummy Inn City takes a dual-menu approach to their food: one is tailored for local tastes and another is for those seeking authentic Sichuan flavours. If you’re after true spice, ask for the authentic menu. Signature dishes include boiled fish in chilli oil, grilled barramundi, and crispy eggplant with pork mince. Open late (!).

“The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that tastes great every single time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious authentic dishes like: CHONGQING Spicy Chicken, Sichuan Boiled Beef, Wonton with Hot Chili Sauce and Sweet & Sour Spicy Eggplant. Also, you can experience the World Hottest Chili pepper – if you willing to!”


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⏳ Everyday
📍 48 Barrack St, Hobart

Hejo’s Chinese Restaurant

A repeat stallholder at Taste of Summer Tasmania Hejo’s is a staple in Hobart’s Chinese cuisine scene and a popular yum cha spot. Offering a blend of Chinese and Malaysian-inspired dishes, the restaurant showcases local seafood and produce, with standout items like Crayfish Jianbing (Chinese crepe), Five-Spicy Pork Belly, and Szechuan Chilli Chicken.
Round up your crew, book a table (make sure to get one with a lazy susan!) and share some plates this weekend!

⏳ Click here for opening hours
⏳ Wednesday – Monday
📍 133 Elizabeth Street, Hobart