Looking for the very best yum cha on the Central Coast? Let us help you with that. There might only be a few options in our region but what we lack in quantity we make up for in quality. Here’s our top five places for yum cha on the Central Coast.
First up… What is Yum Cha?
Yum Cha is simply a long rolling brunch involving Chinese tea and dim sum that is a Cantonese tradition. It generally involves small portions of dim sum that can be steamed, pan fried and deep fried, served in bamboo steamers. Yum Cha literally translated to ‘drink tea’ and it is a social gathering over food with family or friends, usually involving a large group. But no judgement if you rock up solo and demolish the dim sum purely by yourself.
Yum Cha Central Coast
1. The Lucky Bee, Hardy’s Bay
Our top spot for Yum Cha has to be The Lucky Bee in Hardy’s Bay, with their lunch menu featuring thirteen small plates. This is a mix of Chinese and Vietnames fare, with katsu chicken bao buns, soft shell crab, betel leaf tour and papaya salad. But really, the drawcard here is the steamed scallop dumplings. They’ll have you coming back for more, for sure.
60 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay NSW 2257
2. Ming Dragon, Tumbi Umbi
Opening in November 2021, Ming Dragon is an authentic experience. Seriously, don’t le the fact it is found within the Mingara Recreation Club put you off. Ming Dragon offers a huge range of authentic dim sum dishes. There’s about 40 different dishes to choose from, including scallop and prawn dim sum, salt and pepper tofu and chicken and chive dumplings. Delish.
3. Yellowtail, Terrigal
Offering yum cha on a Friday and Saturday at lunch time, Yellowtail takes a fine dining approach to their offering. After all, they are one of the finest restaurants on the Central Coast. The menu is seafood heavy, with fresh and delicious oysters and sashimi often the kick off. There’s also bao buns, a few varieties of dumplings and duck rolls. Best bit? Dessert is sublime.
Shop 3/1 Campbell Cres, Terrigal NSW 2260
4. Sea Bay Restaurant, Terrigal
A bit of a hidden gem, Sea Bay Restaurant in Terrigal has got the goods when it comes to dumpling. They are on par with your Sydney level of deliciousness. There’s ten different varieties, with the chive and prawn being the star of the show here. Best bit? You can get it to go, and chow down in the privacy of your own home.
5. Hong Kong Chef, Tuggerah
A Chinese restaurant within Tuggerah Westfield might have you doubting the authenticity but believe us, this is an outstanding yum cha offering from Hong Kong Chef. There’s no trolleys and you have to order what you want. But each dish is absolutely incredible. Authentic yum cha taste within a retro-feel Chinese restaurant. We’re into it.
Wyong Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259
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