Where to go for the Best Yum Cha in Brisbane

By: Renee Meier, 20 March 2024

Everyone loves brunch and there is no better way to brunch than with a mouthwatering yum cha in Brisbane.

With its endless progression of tasty morsels of dim sum dishes delivered right to your table, going for yum cha in Brisbane has to be the best way to spend a Sunday. Of course, yum cha isn’t just for brunch on Sundays with most restaurants offering dim sum dishes all day, every day - yum!

Our Favourite spots for Yum Cha in Brisbane

1. Landmark Restaurant 

Yum cha dishes
Landmark Restaurant is definitely a landmark yum cha restaurant in Brisbane! Image: supplied.


Sunnybank’s Landmark Restaurant is truly what its name suggests. A long-time favourite yum cha in Brisbane destination, the Landmark Restaurant has been serving authentic yum cha in Brisbane for decades and now northsiders are lucky enough to have their own Landmark at Chermside. And as yum cha means “drink tea”, they have a fittingly extensive Chinese tea selection to accompany your meal. The perfect place for large groups and functions, just be sure to book. 

Location: 101/358 Mains Rd, Brisbane

2. Golden Lane Restaurant

Golden Lane Yum Cha
Golden Lane is up there with the best yum cha in Brisbane! 


Another iconic yum cha in Brisbane spot, Golden Lane Restaurant is huge in size and huge in their range of yum cha dishes. Golden Lane Restaurant can seat 300 people and happily accommodates every single one of them with loads of their finest flavour-filled yum cha favourites. Traditional Chinese cuisine with modern Aussie tweaks are on offer for lunch and dinner at Golden Lane Restaurant.

Location: Sunnybank Plaza Cnr Mains Rd &, 109 McCullough St, Sunnybank

3. Yum Cha Cuisine 

Yum Cha Cuisine
Yum Cha Cuisine


As you would expect from the name, Yum Cha Cuisine is all about the best yum cha in Brisbane! Conveniently located in Westfield Garden City, Yum Cha Cuisine specialises in traditional dim sum dishes so you're guaranteed to find all your favourites on the menu. The dumplings look like things of beauty! 

Locations: Westfield Garden City, Cnr Logan & Kessels Road, Upper Mt Gravat

4. Chu The Phat

Chu the Phat
Chu the Phat


The funky Asian-fusion restaurant in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane dining precinct, Chu The Phat delivers hawker-style yum cha to the masses with all the flavours you can handle. Chu The Phat even offered signature yum cha dishes like vegetable spring rolls, prawn toast, chicken ribs, steamed duck buns, wok greens and all the dumplings you can handle. Drool! 

Location: 111 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

5. Stanley Restaurant

Stanley Restaurant
Stanley Restaurant yum cha


If you're keen on yum cha in Brisbane with a very fancy twist, how about trying Stanley Restaurant's Yum Cha and Champagne Sundays? At Stanley Restaurant's family-friendly yum cha in Brisbane, you'll get an indulgent yum cha feed with all the trimmings plus stunning views of Brisbane River - what more could you want?

Location: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

6. Donna Chang

Donna Chang
Donna Chang


Indulge in the artistry of yum cha with the exclusive Donna Chang banquet! Delight in a variety of expertly crafted dishes bursting with authentic Sichuan flavours. Discover a selection of teas while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Brisbane CBD's most luxurious modern Chinese restaurant.

Location: 171 George Street, Brisbane City

7. Luckies Kitchen

Luckies Kitchen
Luckies Kitchen is a must-try destination for Brisbane's best yum cha


If you're craving a dining experience that's as lively as it is delicious, look no further than Luckies Kitchen in Bulimba! Their yum cha menu, served from Friday to Sunday, offers a playful twist on tradition with dishes like crisp pork belly bao buns and chicken wings, alongside classics like prawn toast and BBQ pork buns. It really is the ultimate destination for a fun-filled long lunch!

Location: 4/210 Oxford St, Bulimba

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