King Clarence in Sydney

I recently dined at King Clarence with a group of five, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable; the waitstaff were attentive, warm, and genuinely made us feel welcome throughout the evening. The atmosphere was vibrant yet intimate, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. The food was nothing short of spectacular. The beef tartare, served with sesame crackers, was a standout fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The fish finger bao was incredibly juicy, bursting with flavor in every bite. However, the star of the night was the 14-day dry-aged duck. Perfectly cooked, tender, succulent and flavourful. While the menu leans toward the premium side, every dish justifies its price with outstanding quality and portion sizes. King Clarence blends Asian flavors with modern techniques, creating dishes that are innovative. Every plate was thoughtfully presented and tasted as good as it looked. If you re a fan of Asian fusion cuisine, this place is an absolute must-try. Highly recommend!

Amazing service! Attentive staff and such such talented chefs 5 stars all round!

The food, particularly the entrees/starters, were very good. Zippy, bright flavours. Definitely no complaints in that regard. Service was attentive and excellent. I dug the decor, energy and atmosphere of the venue. I echo the pricing comments - most of the food seemed to be quite expensive for what you got. My partner and I walked away feeling that we could have probably eaten more. Weve definitely been a lot fuller for less at equivalent restaurants/price points. We ordered based on staff-recommended quantities. Cocktails were fun and tasty, but quite pricey. Would come back, but perhaps for a special occasion.

Entire experience was wonderful. Professional and friendly service, nothing was too much or a problem for the staff. Food was exquisite. Not only catered to some specific food requests but offered and insisted it was no problem. Created a fabulous non-alcoholic drink based on suggestion. Would highly recommend.

Vegetarian options: There are plenty of vegetarian options available, and the team is quite accommodating, offering tailored vegetarian dishes on the banquet menu as well. Food

Great lunch!

We had the banquet menu and every dish tasted so good!! Potato okonomiyaki, wagyu and clay pot rice definitely stood out. Steak was so tender and juicy. They also had good atmosphere and service. Will definitely be back.

The service was terrible and slow. The food was served too slowly. The waiter brought the wrong dish, which caused us to wait for a long time for our food. Because they only serve the next dish until we finished eating. There was no communication between them, and they thought we were still enjoying the previous dish. Not only was the food served slowly, but even a coke was served to me 15 minutes later.

Honestly every dish was amazing, the service was fabulous. Absolutely loved it

The restaurant is very loud (why do Australians always have to shout and scream to prove they have a good time?). But the main issue is with the food. The menu is attractive, with many smaller dishes. Unfortunately, they all taste very similar. The cooking is solid, but far from spectacular.

The Wagyu beef and Peking duck were exceptional. However, the service was a bit disappointing. We ordered a few dishes that were highly recommended by our waiter, but two of them were completely forgotten. Additionally, it felt like we were treated differently because we didnt order alcoholic beverages. While the food is top-notch, the service could definitely use some improvement.

Shout out to Manny for his great service. He made our party feel super welcomed and taken care of. Well be returning and hopefully he will be working so we can have a lovely chat to him today.

I was there with my partner for dinner,, I liked the atmosphere. Amazing foods, good services and the cocktails were amazing. We definitely come back!

Overall good experience, but I had higher expectations given this was awarded two hats by good food guide 2024. This was our first time visiting, and we ordered 13 dishes from the menu and had some very good hits and some quite bad misses. In all honesty, had this been just a dinner date between my husband and I, this review probably would have been a 5 star review. We would have only ordered dishes that we would tend to order anywhere else, such as the oysters, hiramasa kingfish, steak tartare, fish finger baos, wagyu steak, duck tsukune. These were all well put together with balanced flavours and textures and thoroughly enjoyable. Tonight we were here for a small company staff Christmas party and unfortunately, this meant we ordered quite a few more dishes other than the ones above, and they were rather disappointing or just average. The prawn har gao were mushy, thick-skinned, lacked texture and prawn flavor. The clay pot rice did not have any signature burnt bits. The XO pipis were very disappointing, overly salty with no XO flavor and piled on top of mushy vermicelli. The bossam pork belly was very good with perfect crackling, but I wouldve found tastier accompanying sauces, kimchi and pickles in my own fridge at home or at the local Asian grocery. Staff were very friendly, service was great and the dishes arrived with good timing and in the right order. Cocktails were also delicious and arrived promptly with the entrees even though it was a full house. Tonight it was a rather warm humid night and being seated in the disco ball room, it was slightly uncomfortable as the air con did not quite reach that little alcove even with the blinds open, but we did have a little privacy which we enjoyed. I would return but for selected dishes only.

If I had come here with just my wife and ordered the stand out dishes I may have given KC a five out of five. However we came with our staff and wanted more variety, and unfortunately we were let down by some poor dishes which brought the rating down. Dishes that we would have given 5 stars were: - Oysters. Great gastric style sauce to offset the creaminess of the Sydney rock oysters - Kingfish carpaccio. Thicker cut pieces of hiramasa (amberjack) kingfish in a delightful ponzu style sauce. The thicker pieces give a great mouthfeel and more flavour per piece as the subtle flavour of kingfish can easily be drowned by a salty sour sauce. - Fish finger baos. Imagine a filet of fish, but instead of a steamed milk bun, replaced with a Taiwanese style bao instead. Add more fennel to the tartare sauce and then top with American style burger cheese and plump salty ikura. This was a favourite amongst our group. - Beef tartare. Quintessential Sydney dish done well, served with a prawn cracker infused with seaweed and generous sprinklings of furikake. Dishes we did not like: - Pipis. This was easily the worse dish. In hindsight we should have sent this dish back to the kitchen to see if the flavour delivered was what they were going for. It was way too sour, and tasted like a Thai larb salad. The pipis were over-cooked and very very chewy. - Claypot rice. This was a straight up no. Once again way too sour and the lap cheong had nowhere near enough fat to offset it. There was also not enough crunchy bits of rice either. Other dishes we had that were good but not GFG 2 hat restaurant good were: - Prawn Dumplings. I enjoyed these hargows cooked with butter however they were not 2 hat quality. - Duck Tsukune. These were fun and presented nicely to resemble a Bunnings sausage sizzle. Quite delicious - Crab fried rice. Quite moist, even though it looks quite dry. Order this if you need the extra carbs. - Wagyu steak. This was quite flavoursome and I would order this again. - Siu yuk ssam. A fusion of Cantonese pork belly served like a Korean bo-ssam. The pork belly was really good and this dish would have been better served with some jellyfish salad and mustard dipping sauce. The gochujang and mayonnaise did not do the pork any justice. Also the use of radicchio looked nice but did not add to the enjoyment of the dish. Getting two hats on the guide elevated my expectations. I expected my plates to be changed more often so Im not mixing sauces. I expected the table to be wiped down periodically so spills are not just left there for the rest of the meal. And I expected every dish to be a winner. NB For a group of 6, we did looks at the banquet menus. However the only option that included the fish finger bao was $158 pp. That would have been $948 before drinks. Our total meal was $913 including drinks. 2% surcharge on Amex, 1.5% on Visa and Mastercard Hot tip!! Get a Bentley Group gift card (24hours beforehand) and save 15%

Had all the raws. King fish and scallops were great. Beef tartare was ok, would not have again. Will not recommend the tuna, tasted rather bland. Chicken liver skewer was my favourite, duck one was ok. Fish bun was really nice but not worth $15 a piece. Glorified fish o fillet but in a good way Did not like egg plant miso, Ive had better elsewhere. Would not recommend. Had the pineapple yuzu rice cream. Im a bit conflicted. Definitely interesting but dont know if Id order again. Music and noise was a bit loud, felt like I needed to yell to talk. Overall would definitely come back to get the chicken liver again and try some other stuff.

I have been back 3 times now because of how amazing the food and service is here. I will continue to recommend this place to everyone and the fish bao buns are a must order!! I was with a big group of 11 last night and the staff was very attentive and made our experience so enjoyable. The perfect place to celebrate a birthday! Can t wait for our next visit.

THIS Fire on everyones life this fire

Good vibes, food and atmosphere. Will come again to try more of the food and the set menu was very filling as well

Great food! Even greater staff! My time here was definitely a pleasant one thanks.

Beautiful atmosphere and great service. Lobster was immaculate

Wow amazing food

Great experience, amazing food and attentive staff!

Very nice Asian fusion restaurant! Loved this flavour combos. Duck tsukune had different as had mustard and dipped into a raw egg with dashing n soy. Mapo tofu had lots of coriander, which I put on the side as not a big fun but very tasty!

Unique Asian inspired degustation experience in a laid back environment. The courses hit some high notes but lacked overall coherence and continuity with each dish competing with the last for attention. Staff were incredibly attentive and friendly and there was even a house DJ on the deck. It s a refreshing change from formal degustation experience but not sure I d be back anytime soon.

Food was at best average. But the pain point is the staff (to be more precise, the manager), extremely rude and racist. We couldn t book a table so we came to see our luck and were told we can have a table for 1 hour cause there was a booking later. No problem, we all agree. But then the manager (he wear the shirt instead of uniform so I assume he was the manager) asked us Do you understand what I just said? even though he was distracted when we answered the question. Extremely racist behavior even though the guy was Asian himself and this is an Asian fusion place. When we were seated, my friend place had water dripping on her head. After we finish our meal, we then notify the receptionist wearing pink shirt about the bad experience . The women then reply us with We ll take a look into that , no apologies. None Overall, DO NOT COME TO THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE NOTHING. Restaurant owner, if you see this, please re-train your staff. Worst experience ever

The music was too loud, the food was underwhelming, especially for the price - the fried rice only had toppings , nothing mixed in it, the chocolate mousse tasted like it came straight from a fridge from Coles. The servers were nice but too pushy. I wouldn t go back nor recommend it. Huge disappointment.

Been here 5 times and I m a hater I m picky

Fab place, great food and cool music with a dj

Expensive food. A duck that was said to be marinated for 14 days cost $80 per piece, incredibly overpriced and tough, felt like eating rubber, which is not worth the price. Oysters at $7 each were the smallest I ve ever had at any restaurant in Sydney.

The staff and atmosphere are top notch. The food was slightly underwhelming to expectations. The Edamame was so hot it hurt lips and airways, with zero warning, however the team did replace without the spice as was a much better experience. Would recommend no spice as it was extremely excessive. All other dishes were great. Chicken liver surprised with subtle flavour but if you dont like liver, do not do this dish. Eggplant miso was a touch soggy for my liking and too much rice bubbles topping. All fish dishes were sooo good!!

Fish finger bao is a must so it s the duck. Really good selection of drinks and service was amazing , would definitely recommend.

Recently had lunch here and the ramen broth was rich and full of flavour, but the chicken that accompanied was the real wow factor. It was a very generous portion, but still managed to find room for the baos (my favourite entree) and the kingfish (always a crowd pleaser). Highly recommend.

It was a dinner party for 4 on Friday and boy, did this place deliver. The star of the show was undoubtedly the Half 14 Day Aged Duck with Black Cabbage, Davidsons Plum and Radish. The duck was incredibly tender and featured a nice blend of flavours. Another standout dish was their Short Grain Claypot Rice with Char Siu Pork Jowl, Garlic Chive, and Egg Yolk. The consistently crunchy texture of the rice was a treat, complemented beautifully by the rich pork jowl and aromatic garlic chives. The restaurant was packed and buzzing with energy, which made it a lil tricky having conversation at times, but it wasn t a major issue. The DJ s music selection was on point, adding to the vibrant ambiance. Overall, a venue worth checking out.

Beautiful experience, incredible food, the fish bao was to die for, fantastic music and vibe. Highly recommended!!

Note: I am a long term fan of the Bentley group since the original Bentley and really love what Brent and Nick do. They have so many good places to eat and drink. But this restaurant is unlike any other in the Bentley group. It lacks the refinement and clear flavours of their other restaurants and was a real disappointment. So much confusion on each plate and sauces that overwhelm the ingredients...its just so unlike these guys. I was really disappointed and would not recommend the experience. Go to Yellow, Monopole, Bentley etc to get a real taste of just how good Bentley group can be... I just think they are targeting a different market with this restaurant and that doesnt include me. Good luck with it guys, the place was packed so theres clearly an audience that like it!!

Delicious food in a great location! Asian fusion in all the right ways. The Sashimi was awesome, the fish finger was awesome, the steak, the rice. Everything was satisfying. I would eat here again, and take friends. Follow me for more recommendations on instagram: @reneesieff

MUST VISIT !!! Amazing service, atmosphere and even better food. My favourites were the fish baos, raw scallops, claypot fried rice, pipis, and the peppermint/milk chocolate dessert. I m definitely coming back here again very soon.

Friendly and attentive staff, good vibes and truly exquisite food, King Clarence has rightfully earned its title as Best New Restaurant. From Sunda to Aru, Chef Khanh has done it again. Must-orders; juicy fish finger baos, kingfish, scallops, crispy clay pot, mango pudding, and, of course, my personal favourite, the show-stopping duck!

Firstly Id like to start by saying that the food here is fantastic. The service was perfect and the vibe is excellent. The cost of the meal however leaves a lot to be desired. For two we ordered the duck ($80!!), rice, steak tartare and two fish boas and our meal came to $185 - with no drinks. This amount of food was right for two people, so it wasnt as though we over ordered. The food was great (imo not exceptional) but it absolutely did not warrant the cost. Im annoyed at myself for not looking at the menu beforehand and realizing how expensive it would be, if Id have known I wouldnt have visited. Im happy to pay for a good meal, and often visit fine dining restaurants for tasting/degustation menu. But this food isnt fine dining and it isnt at that caliber.

Vibrant Japanese restaurant with superb food, wine list and attentive staff. Utterly superb.

Had a birthday dinner with 6 friends and we were treated like kings. Amazing service and incredible food and wine list

King Clarence is a feast of unforgettable flavors crafted by the talented Chef Khanh. We began with the Crispy Fish Finger Bao, a delightful blend of flaky fish, tangy sauce, and soft, airy bao buns. The Dry-Aged Duck was the star of the night succulent and smoky with a delicate, crisp skin that highlighted the duck s rich flavor beautifully. And for dessert, the Mango Sago Pudding with coconut sorbet was the refreshing, tropical end we didn t know we needed. Special thanks to Chef Khanh for a truly royal dining experience. we can t wait to return!

The fish baos are worth the visit alone but the other items we ordered were absolute perfection as well. Could not recommend this place more and will be back for many more meals

An outstanding establishment with flavour bombs for those who like to share food. Light, refreshing and just outstandingly delightful

Amazing service and beautiful food - compliments to the chef

Food was nice, but quite expensive so be prepared to spend quite a bit ($15 per fish bao and was not worth it because it was tiny and tasted similar to Maccas fish fillet burger...). However, the service (although prompt) was disappointing and we felt uncomfortable as we were met with a condescending attitude from our waitress. When we were ordering food, the waitress said thats not going to be enough food. When we asked her what she recommended, she snapped at us and told us thats why I asked if I could explain the menu in the most passive-aggressive tone. She then resorted to recommend us to order the most expensive items on the menu, to which we felt obligated to order one of the proteins, just so she could finally take our order without having to receive any more of her contemptuous and dismissive attitude. She kept coming to our group multiple times to see if we were ready to order, even though we repeatedly told her that we still wanted more time to decide, so already from the beginning, we did not like her pushy demeanour. We were an hour into our booking when we were close to finishing our meal and the same waitress was very quick to clear the dishes, then wiped the table, and immediately after, she quickly set the bill on our table, even though our group was still deep in conversation, not even thinking about the bill and finishing our dining experience. I understand that there may be a time limit for the booking, but 1 hour in?? I dont understand the need to rush us out especially when we JUST finished the food. Let us enjoy the company ... Were not critical diners at all, and our experience at many of the restaurants (that have a similar vibe to King Clarence) in the Sydney CBD have all been very pleasant. It was a shame that the yummy food at King Clarence was ruined by the dismissive, unwelcoming service that we received from one waitress. Would not come back here or recommend to others unless you dont mind being met with pushy staff.

recently tried out this place as id seen a lot of hype, so was super keen to try it myself! - Chilled oyster, burnt onion and charcoal mignonette - Steamed prawn dumplings, supreme butter, bacon jam, fried garlic - Fish finger bao, mustard greens, pickled chilli, salmon caviar the favourite of our snacks was probably the oyster, which I actually had hoped was the fish finger bao because Id seen it everywhere on socials. I found it really lacked flavour, like a frozen fish finger topped with American cheese. idk it was really boring despite how cute it looked - Hiramasa kingfish, sweet miso, wasabi, green pea furikake - Torched Bluefin tuna, smoked tamari, onion, malt vinegar, paperbark both of these raw seafood dishes were really refreshing and smooth! no complaints - Sweet & sour kingfish collar, coriander, grilled lemon - Cucumber salad, cloud fungus, yuzu soy, pickled red radish the cucumber salad slapped but damn was that kingfish collar funky. the sweet & sour combo did not work for me, I also find the collar a pain in the ass to eat, would much rather a fillet - Half 14 day aged duck, black cabbage, Davidsons plum, radish - KCs fried rice, spanner crab, smoked scallop, white kampot pepper the duck on the other hand was a treat, both cuts of the half were tender and perfectly cooked. the tartness of the Davidsons plum was so perfect, and the rice a lovely accompaniment - Mango pudding, coconut, cultured cream, vanilla bean, passionfruit because we had a peanut allergy on the table, we couldnt get the fried peanut butter ice cream which I did want to try haha but the mango pudding was still lovely. simple but done well, and the combo of mango, coconut, vanilla and passionfruit is a no brainer. price: $158pp set menu Check out my food Instagram @erinxeats for more!

The food is a bit neither Chinese nor Western, and the price is quite expensive. The service is very good. The service staff will give a brief introduction to each dish.

Excellent flavours. Everything we ordered was superb! Beef tartare and miso eggplant would have to be the best I ve ever had. Food

Have such a great time dining here. I ve loved Chef Khanh food since ages ago. Always a good vibe in any of his restaurants

Buzzy restaurant serving excellent Asian fusion food. Everything we had was great. The potato okonomiyaki was a highlight

Our group of five visited for dinner and ordered a variety of dishes to share. Overall, the food was enjoyable, with some standout dishes and a few that were just average - I d rate it around 3.7/5. The service was decent, and the atmosphere was lively, though a bit loud during our visit. It s a spot that s worth trying once.

Recently ate with a friend to celebrate a birthday and was fairly disappointed. While the food was decent, the vibe in house was great, the service was terrible. $400+ bill and we were practically begging for service. The casualness of the service, being called bro by the wait staff was distasteful. On a positive note, dessert was king. I can t say I d recommend this place if you truly love food and want a wow experience. If you want some bullshit IG photos and follow the hype train however.. sure, knock yourself out. 4/10

Amazing modern asian fusion food and dining experience! Their meats are also halal :) Food

Everything was wonderful, the food was tasty and the services was amazing I think it ll be michelin star during a year Food

We recently celebrated our anniversary with lunch at this establishment. The reception was warm and welcoming, and the service was proactive, ensuring we felt attended to throughout our meal. However, the food was a mixed experience. The half Signature Grilled Rock Lobster, while visually appealing, was overwhelmed with corn, making the lobster itself soggy. The Miso Eggplant had a burnt flavor that overpowered the dish, and the Fried Rice, again overloaded with corn, became watery and unappealing. The lack of knives added to the frustration, as we resorted to spoons to cut through the eggplant and dumplings. On a brighter note, the sliced Wagyu scotch and prawn dumplings were standout dishes well prepared and full of flavor. The Fried Peanut Butter ice cream was passable, though the smoky flavor carried over into the dessert, which felt out of place. For the $350+ price tag, we expected a more balanced and polished dining experience. Despite a few highlights, the overall meal left room for improvement.

Every dish was on point and had every flavour pop. From the tuna, kingfish to duck and deserts. Well done chef Khanh and team. My new favourite in sydney Food

My wife and I finally managed to find some time to have a little date night and King Clarence was on the top of our to-go-to list. We had seen the amazing posts on social media and heard about all the positive reviews through word of mouth. So we went with high expectations and the entire experience did not disappoint. From the moment we were greeted to the time we stepped out of the venue, the service was fantastic. The vibrant atmosphere and comfortable setting was extremely welcomed. It was extremely relaxing and enjoyable. Last but not least, the food. Wow there was too many on the menu we wanted to try, so we ended up picking almost everything on the menu. There were items that we were familiar with but once we had tasted it, it was refreshingly different! There wasn t one dish that we didn t thoroughly enjoy! We can understand why Chef Khanh Nguyen and his entire team at King Clarence receive such high praise within the food industry. Thankyou again for such an amazing and memorable night!

Impressive decor with a cool vibe, complete with a live DJ that added energy to the night. The food was creative and delicious. A highlight was the Steak Tartare with fermented chilli, peanut, smoked oyster, and sesame an incredible balance of flavours. For dessert, the Fried Peanut Butter Ice Cream with mochi, rosella jam, and caramel was an absolute standout. I d definitely return and recommend it for a fun night out with great food.

Booked in for a birthday dinner with family and chose the banquet menu. Service was prompt and attentive with the staff knowing the menu well and asking about any allergies. No acknowledgement of birthday by the team though in case thats a priority. Comprehensive drinks menu made me sad about being the designated driver. Busy Saturday night and a mix of diners with a nice vibe. This is not your suburban Chinese restaurant nor a hushed tones fine dining experience. A round of drinks and it was easy to relax. Starters of kingfish, scallops and edamame were amazing but serving sizes for a table of 4 were surprisingly small. One plate of each for the table gave barely a taste of each. The kimchi was fresh but very mild and didnt match the other starters. The burger patty sized okonomiyaki gave less than a delicious spoonful each. The dumplings were thick skinned and bland. A rare miss there. Onto the mains and the steak was a delight with the miso sauce and horseradish condiment. The murray cod was overcooked to the point of being dry and notably small to share. The claypot rice was a hit and be sure to mix it up well as soon as it arrives so the beautifully runny egg yolk coats everything. The star of the night was the mango pudding dessert as others have proclaimed. Well done Kitchen! Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would suggest its better to order a la carte and plan to order more than expected to share.

We were up in Sydney over the long weekend and had the fortunate opportunity to dine at King Clarence. I was very excited after having dined at Aru back in Melbourne when Chef Khanh Nguyen was heading up the kitchen there, to try his latest venture in Sydney. All the small bites we had were incredible - the fish finger bao, the duck tsukune, and the chicken liver. Juicy, flavourful with great textures. The Pork belly Bossam was exactly what good pork belly should be, crispy skin and juicy tender meat accompanied with condiments, pickles and sides that really complimented the flavour. Ice, who was our server for the night was the embodiment of hospitality. He went through each item of the menu and highlighted exactly which ones we could order to accommodate for one of our parties allergies, was friendly, attentive and very artfully persuaded us into getting dessert, which we did not regret one bit. The mango pudding with the coconut sorbet was creamy and refreshing - great way to close out the meal. Absolute legend.

Delightful!

Been waiting so long to try the food here. Although the service was busy, food was on point. Nice staff. Will be back. Food

I would mark them a negative star if I could. But unfortunately, I have to mark them 1 star at least. A waitress there was super unfriendly and misled us by all means. We ordered a fried rice at the cost of 30 dollar but we had been billed the $45 one, they were very happy to prepare the expensive type for you whatever you happy or not. For another dish, we asked if this dish will be served as a whole fish and the waitress lady confirmed, but it turned out only 4 pieces fish meat on the plate. When I read those low marks about this restaurant in Google review today, I find there are so many customers in my situation , take a look on those reviews. There are so many great restaurants in Sydney, King Clarence is the only one I have to mark low star here, keep away from it forever.

Terrible service. I politely asked for a bowl and one of the waiter wearing glasses, black shirt and trousers in his mid 50s told me this restaurant only used plates in an impolite way. As i have already accepted the fact that the restaurant may not serve bowls, he continued to embarrass my party and I and repeated 4 times that the restaurant does not serve bowls. This was a shame and disappointing as I had heard good things about the food and overall vibe. However this dining experience was somewhat salvaged as another server overheard our conversation and went into the kitchen and fetched us a bowl. I really hope the server who ruined our dining experience may read this, and improve on his table side manners, as it will be disappointing for the restaurant s overall reputation.

Great food. Great atmosphere, service was great also.

Best place to get an amazing experience and food. Would want to visit it again. Thank you for the amazing food and hospitality.

It was a stunning experience, the food was absolute symphony. The duck skewers are a must try, would definitely visit soon

It was a next level experience dining at king Clarence tonight. The duck tsukunes and the wagyu scotch was out of this world I m definitely coming back in a few weeks to celebrate my birthday at this fabulous restaurant.

Amazing food Totally worth the money The staff was very kind to send some complimentary dishes as it was our friends birthday Great combinations of cocktails

Words cannot describe how awesome my dining experience was at king clarence. The kingfish, claypot rice and the duck were absolutely phenomenal. The new dessert menu is next level as well. This restaurant deserves all the hype and accolades it gets and I m definitely coming back for more!!

We made a booking for the $40.00 special, or so we thought! There are only 6 specials per day and no way to reserve those via the Web site. This is unacceptable! A scam by any other name! Needless to say we chose not to stay.

Fantastically fused food, friendly service and was great to see a DJ entertaining everyone.

Can t recommend this place enough. The staff, service and the atmosphere were all amazing. The food in particular was incredible, especially the Steamed Pork dumplings and Egg noodles.

Flavour of the food was great, but the portions are unfortunately quite small, especially compared to other restaurants of the same caliber.

Amazing food, thoroughly recommend! Can t wait to go back.

Absolutely loved this place. Was a little apprehensive going in but every dish was sensational. Must haves were the kingfish, tartare and winter mushrooms. Service was also great. Although the music was definitely a tad too loud, I m 20 and couldn t hear my friends sitting right next to me. Overall great food and drinks.

Honestly, one of the best restaurants in Sydney! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food is great and the staff are so friendly. I have dined in twice in the last month and will be back again in a few weeks time. Absolutely love this place!

I m not one to leave google reviews !! But this place was amazing I can t fault any dishes and we ordered almost the whole menu !!! Awesome evening vibes ! highly recommended Food : 5/5

Truly enjoyed!

Fish finger bao to die for!

My favourite place to go for an afterwork wine & dine!

This was the best restaurant I ve been to this year. Every dish was incredibly delicious, and all my friends were satisfied with the meal, making it a memorable experience. Everything, from the kingfish dish to the bao aging duck, was perfect. Even my friends who don t usually drink alcohol were impressed by the non-alcoholic beverages they were so well made! Everything, from the food to the drinks, was amazing. I definitely plan to visit again! Thank you so much team King Clarence :)

Great menu. Try the fish fingers, took me back to my childhood. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic newcomer . Our current favourite restaurant!! Every dish is fabulous!! Umami flavours , fresh n executed brilliantly Service is great n helpful n lovely ambuence though music later on through the night could be a touch softer . Well done Team ! We love your Brother / Sister restaurant Bentley too!! Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating with your allergies n dietary requirements my friend is a Pescatarian n they fully catered for her happily

Been here twice ~ Foods are amazing especially crispy pork belly it s soooooo crispy would recommend it!!!

What a phenomenal spot. Great food and service. Thank you Mitchel for looking after us. Will come again very soon.

I would go just for the fish finger bao but the pork belly ssam, kingfish collar & best ever eggplant confirm King Clarence as one of Sydney s best. Gourmet Traveller Best New Restaurant 2024? Agree! Vegetarian options: Plenty of options Wheelchair accessibility: Good

I was really excited after seeing all the positive reviews on Instagram, but unfortunately, the experience didn t live up to the hype. We ordered the steak tartare, which was quite small compared to other places at the same price point. The egg noodles tasted overwhelmingly of soy sauce and nothing else. The Goolwa Pippies had a bitter flavour, and half the dish was just rice vermicelli noodles at the bottom. The Potato Okonomiyaki was the only dish that stood out. :(

Love the food and the service at the bar. I d highly recommend their Ssam pork belly and Yuzu highball. Service in the dining area, however, could have been better. The young chap who attended to us was definitely in the bad mood. Food : 5/5

Thanks Kylie and the team for the great service

Amazing food and amazing service! The oysters were fantastic! The dj also played great music! Food

Everything was amazing & delicious! Every dish was full of flavors and cooked to perfection! The staff were friendly, food came out quick! Definitely coming back again!

The food and service was spectacular. The absolute favs were the steak and the amazing wines our server recommended to us to accompany each dish. Thank you to the team at King Clarence for an amazing evening.

Amazing experience at King Clarence! Jack was absolutely amazing with his knowledge about the food and impeccable service. Khanh is a super star! Food is always spot on here!

Second time at King Clarence and again did not disappoint. The fish bao and mango pudding is a must!!!

Loved the atmosphere, great date spot. Prices are on the high end would come here again.

Skin of pork belly was very crispy. The fish finger bao was super juicy . Will be back for more. UPDATE SEP 2024 I came back again and was very disappointed so I probably will not be back again. Everything was soooo OVERLY salted. The pippies were disappointing. The salty and sour sauce was nice and would have worked but they put 3x too much sauce on the pippies, the fresh seafood was drowning in the sauce so you couldn t even taste the freshness of the pippies anymore. Egg noodles was the worst !!!! That was doused in its soy sauce , absolutely unpalatable, it felt like I was eating soy sauce and MSG directly from the bowl. The only thing that remained of standard was the fish bao. We sat in the secluded corner where there was a big birthday party of about 12+ people(directly next to the lobster tank). Acoustics was so bad that we were shouting across the table just between our party of 4 and I couldn t hear myself talking to the waiter when ordering. I just wanted to get out of there immediately. The server was nice but he lacked the energy when serving us. He felt tired and gave off a couldn t be bothered energy. Very disappointed. Portions also seemed smaller than before (very slightly) Do not order dumplings, it s disgusting

Fantastic energy in the room but best of all the amazing food. Classics reinvented and Korean, Japanese, Chinese fusion - delicious. Great somelier chose perfect Alsace reisling to partner stunning cured kingfish and tuna.

Where do I even begin! I truly believe you could just close your eyes and point at any item on the menu and be completely blown away. It was great to dine in a small group - to try as many dishes as we possibly could. Each dish was truly distinct from the next, and had their own Wow moments with each of those first bites. I loved the little nods to nostalgic foods we have all loved - from the Bunnings snag, to the fillet o fish but so darn fancy and tastier than you could ever imagine. A great wine list and sommelier was the cherry on top. My summary: World class, exceptional food and service without the stuffiness or pretentiousness you d normally expect at this level of dining. It s hard to pick the standout dish for me maybe the Kingfish, the Mapo Tofu or the best pork belly I ve ever tasted or maybe I ll just have to go back and try them all again to be sure ;)

King Clarence was so good me and my wife had an amazing time. Excellent experience overall

Great restaurant. Food is fantastic. Lots of interesting flavours and a great variety of options. Make sure you try the aged duck. Service was excellent. I ll be back. (Ignore the people complaining about the price and bday cake issues lol. It s Sydney CBD ffs.)

I m from Melbourne and went to visit the traitor chef Khanh (come back pls) Loved our experience at KC, great food, ambience and service was top notch. Definitely recommend! Food : 5/5

I have been to Sunda in Melbourne where chef Khanh clocked hours prior to King Clarence. The snacks are a classic riff on the food that we have had growing up.. but with finesse and top par ingredients. Burramundi fish baos, a familiar flavour that takes you to McDonald s but elevated with fluffy baos and salmon caviar. The duck tsukune, I assume.. is a take on the Bunnings snag but lush! Signature dish of 14 day dry aged duck, although on the pricier side of $80, is worth every dollar (fyi - a lot of work goes into the duck). I was initially quite skeptical due to the mixed reviews mentioning about it, but IGNORE.. And immense your tastebuds with the sticky molass-y glazed duck legs and crisp skin breast with perfectly cooked meat. The claypot rice was another dish that is worth mentioning, the bottom crunch was just perfect, and it takes skill for the crunchy bits not to stick to your teeth. Chasiu, lapcheong, aromats - yum! Hats off and kudos to chef Khanh and the kitchen team at King Clarence. Thank you!

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was friendly. We had a wonderful experience and made great memories. The chefs touch was evident in every dish and everywhere. King Clarence seems to be the only place in the city offering this kind of modern Asian cuisine.

Food is nice and a lot of variety to choose we love to try it all but cannot do it. King fish is so nice I love the dressing and texture . Fish bao is so delicious must try .Clay pot rice is nice should try but the wood roasted pork belly a little bit less seasoning of the pork even though try with the dipping sauce kind of missing something but still good dish .so many wine list to choose from and very good choice .Service is nice people look after us very well but to rush to eat because only 2hr limited time to have a food and drink make the experience like a go Olympic rush rush and gogo .The atmosphere so funkie they do have a DJ to play the music . Casual funkie like a modern Asian style somewhere in Asia and fun . Visit @ 20/7/2024

Fantastic experience. Cannot fault anything!

Went for a Wednesday dinner with friends and family. It was a busy service but the food kept coming and was worth the wait each time. Highly recommend the Kingfish, Mapo tofu, 14-day aged duck. Theres a good range of wines and the cocktails were delicious. Dont forget to have the rice!

Stunning. The family came down to Sydney and we decided to visit King Clarence. Absolutely incredible. Each dish was well executed; The oysters married with a burnt onion dressing, Cured kingfish, ginger dressing and pea furikake, The seductive fish finger baos, Peppery chicken liver skewers with Vegemite? More please. Chef Khahns snack game is not to be trifled with. The courses that followed did not disappoint; Egg noodles and black garlic, Pippies in XO, Mapo tofu and steamed rice. The duck. Their signature main. The smokey duck breast, its crispy skin. The sticky plum glaze on the duck legs, black kale dressed in a sauce that leaves you wanting more. For our sweet tooth; we finished with the peanut butter fried ice cream. Parfait wrapped in mochi coated with a peanut crumb, a delight to my inner child. . The food was sublime. Service, exceptional. It was a memorable dining experience for me and family. Expect a second visit!

The food was sooo delicious. Atmosphere was great. Only got to take piccie of the entree, as all the other food was too good to wait and take a photo of. 10 points to the staff who identified my needs and moved me to a lower table! Thank you sooo much! Food

A really great place for dinner. It is top tier, from a rating perspective Im comparing it to places like Bennelong, Ruse and lilymu, so the fact its in that tier of restaurant should say how good it is. Food is very comparable to lilymu and probably a bit better. The portions are great, and the service amazing, they even went to the extra effort to recognise my partners birthday without asking. I would absolutely recommend king Clarence, its just not quite as good as some other fine dining places(hence 4 and not 5 stars).

No dish landed that well. They did too much

By far my favourite dining experience of the year. The food was all top notch and I couldn t fault a single dish - if I had to pick favourites, absolutely the fish bao is a signature. The duck was amazing as well, perfect crackling skin and cooked to juicy perfection. Sommelier suggested an excellent and well price point Shiraz. Service was just on point from every wait staff and chef bought out a birthday message dessert - so sweet! Loved the decor and atmosphere in there as well, vibes were buzzing, other guests having a great time but not loud and filled with obnoxious Gen Z like other joints (ahem Merivale..). I highly recommend for a special occasion, worth every dollar.

Perfect date night location, I was IMPRESSED. The guys at the bar were very friendly and gave great drink recommendations. Thank you to you both! (You both deserve a pay rise) Food was delicious, the duck was wow (the skin was crispy and meat was tender. The edamame was great. I also ordered the fish bao (buns were soft and springy and the flavour pairings were great). Potato okonomiyaki was also a great dish we ordered. As for drinks, I highly recommend the yuzu cocktail Ill be back and recommend this place

Delicious food!

Great food, friendly staff and fun atmosphere. We had the fish bao (absolute standout), dumplings (much juicier than expected!), potato okonomiyaki (as expected kinda like a hash brown but with stuff on top), egg noodles (kinda reminded me of indomee with black garlic), eggplant (nice but I think it could be bigger given it s a main kinda like the other jap fusion places that do it I guess), wagyu (very nice that s all I can say). I paired it with the SA Grenache which in all fairness was my own mistake because it was too light for the wagyu but good experience overall. ^for two people

We paid over $680.- for 3 persons including tips. Food is a bit over imagined and not necessary. If the produces are of the highest quality, present it well . It will tastes great by itself, rather than over dramatised the produces in creating a so-called creative dish and results Table setting for the price??? There is Zero table setting, no table cloths, zero atmosphere. I considered its Interior Decor / Design is Cost-measured, ZERO atmosphere / ambiance, Zero Sound acoustic considerations. NOISY when it s 85% full. Staffs services is okay, we tip them more than 10% services as good manners measures. Will I return for another meal? No, because I can easily cook much better. Sydney resident ( August 2024 )

The staff here were some of the most attentive and friendliest. Lovely ambience, lovely buzz and dark interior lit up with candles and ambient lighting. Everything was delicious, steak tartare had a nice flavour other than beef, bao tasted like fish fingers but bougie, duck liver? skewers were ok, fish was umami and covered in idk, roast duck was delicious, bok choy was aight, and desserts were phenomenal.

Had an amazing dining experience here. The food was really good and well presented. Dishes that we tried were bursting with the flavour and creativity. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Absolutely beautiful lunch. Not a single dish missed the mark and hit the most important mark for me which is great value for money. Will definitely be back.

Best restaurant ever

Amazing food and service, definitely will come back!

Everything was perfect, the staff were all so nice and friendly. Food was incredible. The best asian inspired food ever Food : 5/5

Been coming here since end of March after I tried Aru and Sunda in melbourne. My 6/7th visit here since and its always banging great food, vibe, great front of house (Nicole and Ms. Manager lady with glasses and colourful blouse sorry dont know your name yet ). Chef Khanh always seems to impress his guests more and more. In my top 3 places in Sydney.

The food was amazing but the service was fantastic. Ice was very kind and looked after as making our night very special. Definitely we will come back! Food

Had an amazing meal here this week. Great food (favourites were the duck, mapo tofu and chicken livers skewers). Top service from wine recommendations and great wait staff, with a real focus on the little touches that make for a great dining experience. Big shoutout to Khanh and his team, would absolutely recommend.

Had an absolutely phenomenal dinner here. We had pretty high expectations walking after hearing all the hype on social media. The atmosphere was moody and vibrant and nothing on the menu was a miss. The fish finger bao and chicken liver skewers we started were flawless, followed by the signature 14 day dry aged duck which blew our minds.

Consistently excellent Asian inspired food by Chef Khanh Nguyen and his team at King Clarence Sydney keeps this Melbourne based diner returning for more. The small and raw seafood offerings are flavoursome starters. Go to mains are Signature Grilled Rock Lobster with Fermented Shrimp, Gochugaru sauce and Longevity Noodles with a side of Wok Fried Greens. Half 14 Day Aged Duck, Mapo Tofu and KC s Fried Rice are highlights along with delicious desserts to finish. Shared and Set Menus are good value for any sized group. Extensive wine and beverage list complements the outstanding dining offering with knowledgeable floor staff. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week from noon, catering for all my whims and seasonal tastes. Looking forward to my next visit to King Clarence

Consistent delicious food across the evening and engaging service from beryl and joffy. Thanks very much! Highlights were Murray River cod main accompanied with wok fried greens

one of my best dining experiences in sydney! the vibe and atmosphere was amazing, people were caring and friendly. Especially all the dishes were delicious! I highly recommend, it s great for a simple dinner out to special occasions! will definitely come back. The winter mushrooms and liver skewer are my favorite, duck was really tender and flavorful, mango dessert was perfect too finish! I really appreciate everything, it was great. Thank you

Dined at King Clarence for the first time two weeks ago. Flavours were varied and exceptional. Servings were a good size for sharing and staff well informed on the menu. Ambience was a real New York feel. Already booked to go back.

Amazing experience at King Clarence! Food and wine on point, and the duck and wagyu beef were to kill for! thanks guys

Recently had an incredible dinner at King Clarence, with phenomenal food, drinks, and attentive and efficient service. Beautiful interior, lights and a live DJ contributed to an upbeat atmosphere. All of the dishes were well-crafted and lingeringly delicious, familiar flavours were done exceptionally, and inventive combinations created a unique flavour experience. Left feeling extremely full and happy!

What an experience! The combination of flavours paired with wines. It was flawless!. A must is have the truffle on your lobster with kampot pepper or truffle on the wagyu scotch fillet before truffle season ends. Food

Enjoyed the great service, fine quality food and wine. Thankyou for a brilliant night King Clarence!

food was so delicious with lovely service especially duck tsukune, fish finger bao are highly recommended. Definitely come again with my friends Thank you so much chef Khanh Food

My hair caught on fire at this restaurant and the staff made a joke about it. Yes, you read that correctly. As a lover of great food, I was very excited to celebrate my birthday at King Clarence on the 6th of July after hearing great reviews. On the day, I was waiting in line to use the bathroom when I smelt something burning, I turned to the mirror and realised a naked flame caught my hair and cardigan on fire. It was going up in flames. The candle is protruding out of the ledge and where one would naturally stand to wait for a cubicle (see image). I immediately alerted the staff that the open flame is extremely dangerous and that my hair/cardigan got caught on fire. Staff A offered me a glass of water and towel and asked me if I had a comb to brush my hair out. No one went back into the bathroom to blow out or move the candle so I did it myself to prevent others from getting hurt. This whole experience was extremely traumatising and upsetting. At no point during the dinner did a manager come out to acknowledge that my hair was on fire. By the end of the main course, my hair is dry, crisp, smelt disgustingly burnt and visibly shorter on one side. As I was attempting to brush out my hair with my fingers, more and more parts of my hair fell off. Its been two days and my hair still smells burnt. You can see the image for how much hair Ive lost. The final kicker was because it was my birthday, my birthday surprise (see image) was brought out with a candle and Staff B made a joke in bad taste watch out for the flame. It was now clear that management/other staff were aware that my hair had caught on fire but instead of checking up on me, they made a joke at my expense. Im writing this review to share my experience.

Where do I start? Amazing and top tier service from Khanh and the team. The steak melted in our mouth and truffle noodle combined was amazing. Highly recommend this place.

Had a great night celebrating with friends. Our waiters Mitchell and Joffey were amazing and really elevated the vibe. Great food too!

Incredible food that s a blend of Chinese, Japanese & Korean with a modern / western twist. Staff were lovely and super helpful with making recommendations on what to order. Highly recommend a visit.

Very original and delicious A lovely little touch for a birthday.

we attended King Clarence a few weeks back for my daughter nephews birthday with my family and my brothers. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. The service was fantastic and they accommodated our needs as far as allergies etc exceptionally, even to the point they printed a special menu my sister in law had asked to change for their set menu. Would absolutely recommend King Clarence. Only bug bear is they charge a surcharge for more than 8 people.

Excellent modern Asian food from the Bentley group. Service is friendly and exceptionally professional. Have some unexpected favourites like Bao with Fish Fingers. Music is chill house with nightclub vibe from the lighting and they have a few semi-private dining spaces. Certainly on the pricier side but the experience and food would impress a client or date! Kid-friendliness: Not ideal for kids

Stopped in for a snack and drink at the bar. Great service, a TASTY martini, and very yummy nibbles. Highly recommended!

I love king clarance Sydney, the staff is professional, especially Ice or ais the waiter is really good, he knows the dish and explain it really well, the scotch is so juicy and tender, and my favourite part is the dessert, well done chef genghiskhanh!!

So yummy!! I loved the fish finger bao and claypot rice!! The restaurant has a great atmosphere and friendly staff.

We liked it here so much, we ate twice in a week. We loved the liver skewers, cold spicy noodles, and the duck. Also the claypot rice. One of their tables has a mirror ball! Make a reservation, gets quite full on weekdays.

Go here if you like explosion of deliciousness in your mouth

Best dining experience of my Life Food

One of the best restaurants in Sydney. Food is modern Asian with western cooking techniques. So happy to have one of the best chefs at our doorstep. Wine list is great and atmosphere in funky

From the moment we walked in, the impeccable and attentive service set the tone for what would be a memorable dining experience. The standout dish of the day was undoubtedly the wood-roasted pork belly. It was cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior that gave way to succulent, tender meat that was absolutely to die for. Equally impressive were the pippies in lemongrass XO sauce with rice vermicelli. The dish was divine, bursting with flavor and offering a delightful combination of textures. The clay pot rice was another highlight, with its delightful crunch and deliciously seasoned grains. Each bite was a testament to the chef s skill and attention to detail. However, not every dish hit the mark. The 14-day aged duck, while flavorful, was a bit chewy and would have benefited from being served with a knife. Additionally, the wok-fried greens, though fresh, were overly oily, which slightly detracted from their appeal. Despite these minor hiccups, the overall lunching experience at King Clarence was top-notch. The attentive service and the quality of the majority of the dishes ensure that I will definitely be back for another visit. King Clarence is a gem that should not be missed!

Came for a late lunch with group booking of 10. The food was impeccable *Chefs KISS* and quite rightfully so when the head chef is the talented Khanh Nguyen (previously from Sunda and Aru in Melb). Their service was attentive, friendly and professional. Standout dishes were the Waygu beef, 14 day dry aged duck, clay pot fried rice and of course the Coffee Dulce de Leche ice cream sandwich.

Dropped in on a whim while strolling around the city, have the most delicious cocktail prepared by Nance. The menu looks amazing and will be back next time I m in Sydney.

King Clarence has everything that makes a good restaurant - buzzy ambience, playful, clever & delicious food & attentive, friendly service. Special shout-outs to Ivan, Beryl & of course, the exceptional Khanh Nguyen who actually took the time to pop by & say hi!

I have been to KC 3 times to date. Great food, friendly team and the place is buzzing. Would I come back again? 100%!!!!

Amazing experience. Service was so warm and personable and food was out of this world. Everything we had was genuinely delicious and cooked to perfection but special stand outs would have to have been the 14 day aged duck, crispy clay pot rice and mango pudding dessert. Chef Khanh Nguyen has done it again!

Absolutely loved my experience at King Clarence. It was my first time and I didnt know what to expect, but I was blown away. The service was delightful, the food was great and everyone was so lovely. I particularly enjoyed the Potato Okonomiyaki which I was looking forward to all week! The Miso Eggplant & Kingfish Sashimi were also highlights for me. Definitely recommend to come with a group and share the dishes.

Thank you to the amazing head chef at King Clarence! It was my 30th birthday on Saturday, and I had the best time celebrating with my close friends. The food was outstanding, and so well paired with all its components. You can tell there was a lot of thought behind the menu items as everything was seamless in its taste and execution. Of course, coming to a place like this, you expect to pay a premium price for the quality and taste. The chef was so generous as to waive the cake fee as well, which was a lovely addition to an already amazing night. Thank you so much!

I went here for a friends birthday and we all really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The chef treated us to extra dishes which made my friends birthday extra special! Would definitely come back again.

Went for a friends birthday dinner. The place was bopping with live DJs, mood lights, and exceptional staff. From our first step in, we were treated with personalised service, and the lovely staff made sure to keep checking in our evening. Chef Khanh and his team looked after us, ensuring every bite was savoured. I would highly recommend the Chicken Liver Skewers with the Vegemite twist! So good!! 10/10 would do again!

As a first time patron I didn t know what to expect but I was blown away by everything at King Clarence. The atmosphere was stunning with a live DJ playing throughout the time we spent there. The staff were very attentive and made sure to check in with us every so often, which was lovely. Everything we ordered was marvellous, I particularly recommend the Beef tartare, the Okonomiyaki and the Claypot rice.

Food was absolutely divine. Our favourites were the fish bao, pork belly ssam and crispy claypot rice. The staff were so kind and attentive to our table despite busy Saturday night Highly recommend to come with a group of friends as the portion is quite generous

Maybe time to change most of the chopsticks, the coating is falling off. Would be good to put a coaster to differentiate between tap and sparking, the waitress poured sparking to my tap water. Super salty for most of the things that we tried. But I liked the 14-days duck.

Ivan who served us at King Clarence was wonderful, professional and very helpful in terms of food knowledge and service! Would recommend for sure.

I ve been to King Clarence 4 times now and it just gets better every time. They have an extensive wine list. Staff is always friendly. We always order the baos, kingfish, cold noodles but my favourite is the duck. I love that we re able to add a couple new dishes with every visit. Can t wait to go again next month.

I have always been a big fan of Chef Khanh. I regret didn t try King Clarence earlier. The food was amazing, very thoughtful Chef Khanh actually came to our table to say hi and gave us some extra dish. He explained the food very well as I can see the passion he has for food. You can feel all the food was made with heart. Every food has a bit of twist between asian and western, and all of them stands out. Very tasty and delicious. The service was great, there were DJ played music. Wine, cocktails, everything is literally 10/10. I can t wait to come back as soon as possible.

Love love loved dining at King Clarence. Perfect atmosphere and service, we had a big group for a birthday and everyone loved every dish. Great cocktail menu too! The fish finger bao buns, lobster and noodles and beef tartare were our favourites.

The fish finger bao buns rocked my world. Will be back!

Amazing fusion food Good vegetarian options Best duck Sydney for sure Food : 5/5

Dumplings, duck, cucumber salad, tuna were all amazing and fresh. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Food

Super delicious and interesting food. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Cant wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.

Service is great but the food isnt outstanding for the price, just looks good in photos. The charred edemame was something else though

Superb! Does Asian fusion well and clay pot rice with its crispy bits was THE stand out and so was their mango dessert. Awesome banquet selection to showcase their menu and generous. Understated decor and ambience so its not too hectic and loud - add this one to your must check it out list

The customer service here is ridiculously top tier. I would dine in here to eat cardboard just for the service Then the food! We ordered the banquet for 2 and I loved all the dishes but the beef tartare was not my favourite. The flavours did not match in my humble opinion maybe consider more zestyness and less heartyness for such a light dish? Still 5/5 for this dish though (crazy I know! But even my least favourite was a 5/5) My favourite favourite was the fish bun with caviar Atmosphere was amazing loved to watch the city buildings under the warm red lightening. The live DJ was also playing some musical bangers (you go glencoco!) Thank you definitely see you again ****For parking the nearest we found is on King street then walk through skittle lane (2 min walk) - parking not free ($30) after 5pm but convenient.

Food, service and atmosphere were on point. When you hear Chef Khanh growl service! over the soothers of the dj you know someone s in for a treat

Came here for my boyfriend s birthday with our 2 friends and it absolutely made our night!!! We got the banquet for 4 people and not only was every dish a 10/10 it left us all so full and the speed at which everything came out was amazing. The staff and the service were so kind and attentive and I would definitely come back :)

An incredible all round experience. They paid amazing attention to my partner with some intolerances, even bringing a different menu. All the food in rating order, going from incredible to great: 1. Fish Finger Bao - the soupy middle grabs you by surprise 2. Duck tsukune - wow. 3. Kingfish 4. Crab rice 5. Pork belly 6. Potato okonomiyaki Found the food really reasonably priced also. Would highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Gluten and egg free.

Excellent modern asian food by Khanh Nguyen, a gorgeous interior & faultless service - an absolute pleasure!

Everything was perfect, one of the best deserts that I ever had, the fried ice cream was delicious and mango pudding was definitely my favourite. The food was amazing especially the okonímiyaki. I am vegetarian and the was lots of delicious options. Food

When fusion is done right, it takes your palette on a beautiful journey. King Clarence does just that and more. We had the $95pp Banquet (as well added the King fish collar and Moreton bay bug special of the day) which consisted of the following: Wood Fired Edamame, Salt and Vinegar Togarashi House Made Cabbage Kimchi, Ginger, Garlic Chives, Coriander Root Steamed Pork & Prawn Dumplings, Supreme Butter, Bacon Jam, Fried Garlic Abrolhos Island Scallops, Sunrise Lime, Tofu Cream, Nori Hiramasa Kingfish, Sweet Miso, Wasabi, Green Pea Furikake Potato Okonomiyaki, Bulldog Hot Sauce, Seaweed Ranch, Cured Yolk - Murray Cod, Ma La Tang, Sugarloaf Cabbage, Peanut Wagyu Sirloin MB5, Chickpea Miso, Horseradish Oroshi, Sweet Soy Cucumber Salad, Cloud Fungus, Yuzu Soy, Pickled Red Radish Short Grain Claypot Rice, Char Siu Pork Jowl, Garlic Chive, Egg Yolk - Mango Pudding, Coconut, Cultured Cream, Vanilla Bean, Passionfruit The standout/must order dishes were the pork dumplings, scallops and claypot rice. You also can t skip out on dessert as the mango pudding is out of this world. The wagyu sirloin however was the only disappointment as it was very tough despite it being advertised as MB5 cut. The sauce also lacked a depth of flavour compared to the rest of the dishes. All in all, it s safe to say I will definitely be back at King Clarence (and next time I will definitely get the fish finger bao and roasted duck)!

Bow to these baos

First time dinning at King Clarence, and let me tell it was amazing. Service was impeccable, every dish was well explained and drinks/water served as need. Food was absolute delicious, the famous Fish Finger Bao is indeed the best in town and the aged duck was cook perfectly! My wife is vegetarian and she loved the vegetarian options, especially the Okonomiyaki. Well recommended, can t wait to be back.

Totally recommend their Egg Noodle and Fish Bun

We came a month ago and the food was good. However, now that the kitchen is running properly and the dishes have been perfected, this is best contemporary food in sydney! The wine list is 10/10. They have 1970s Bordeaux that you never see anywhere!! The meat the duck the Bao the fish OMG SO GOOD This is Australian Asian food at its finest!!! It s the food we grew up with, but SO MUCH BETTER. Thank you chef khanh and KC TEAM

Great experience. My friend took me there after an event at the Machine Hall 50m away. I didn t know what to expect and it was such a great surprise. It was « truffle » week, so we chose a few dishes that were on the Specials list. The highlight was the wagyu beef skewer on toast with shaved truffle. Delish! We had the bao buns, some tuna in a beautiful broth, the cod, a noodle dish with artichoke chips which was amazing and for dessert the plum granita with matcha ice cream. Overall a beautiful experience. Our waiter Ivan was great. Good recommendations from him. He knows his stuff and he looked really happy to be there.

Hands down the new favourite place, let s start with the food, every dish is constructed with so much flavour and respect to ingredients, service was amazing, the staff are very very knowledgeable on all areas of the menus and friendly yet professional team, the setting is so cool, dj spinning great tunes at a great volume, neon toilet roll for the toilet sign made me smile..can t wait to return again 10/10

Nestled in the heart of Sydney, King Clarence is a hotspot that brings a fresh, inventive twist to traditional Asian cuisine. We loved it so much !!

The perfect place for Asian food with a flair, all the way from snacks to dessert this place packs a punch. We left with an extremely memorable meal

Chef Khanhs sensational food and excellent front house service

Chicken live is recommended Parking: Parking at qvb Wheelchair accessibility: Its wheelchair accessible

WAY TOO GOOD!

Great atmosphere and the food to match. Staff were knowledgeable and attentive which added to the experience. Would happily come back for the desserts alone! A busy, bustling Saturday dinner on a cold and wet winters night is a testament to the venue Chef Khanh and his team have curated. Thanks for looking after us, looking forward to many future visits!

Recently enjoyed a faultless dining experience at King Clarence. All the dishes were delicious, gorgeous to look at and well considered. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into the menu which results as treats for both the eyes and tastebuds. The service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We felt like the center of attention even though the whole dining room was buzzing and lively. There was a nice vibe with a DJ providing the soundtrack which made things fun but the volume wasnt so loud that you couldnt have a good conversation. Our party also had some dietary requirements and they were very accommodating. They currently have a few menu additions for truffle season and Id highly recommend getting in ASAP to try them before theyre gone. This place ticks all the boxes, will be back soon