Lilong by Taste of Shanghai

🥟 Lilong by Taste of Shanghai – Chatswood, NSW

Modern Shanghai dining with bold flavours, theatrical dishes, and a touch of luxe. Think classic Chinese comfort food, but make it Instagrammable.

🔍 We’ve always loved the OG Taste of Shanghai spots, so when we heard about Lilong — their more refined, atmospheric version — we had to try it. Came highly recommended for dumpling lovers and cocktail-sippers alike.

🪑 It feels elevated without losing the soul of a good noodle house.

🤝 Efficient and polished service. Food came out hot and in good rhythm.

🥟 Dumplings

We came for these, and they didn’t disappoint. Juicy, tender, perfectly pleated — we tried a few varieties, but the xiao long bao were the standout. That burst of rich broth and pork in one bite? Unreal. Definitely worth the careful chopstick manoeuvre.

🍃 Raw Beef on Betel Leaf

Unexpected but so clever. A flavour bomb of raw marinated beef, stacked on a fresh betel leaf, with a hit of herbs and house-made sauce. One bite — spicy, savoury, fresh. It had this surprising beer flavour note that lingered in the best way. A fusion dish that actually works.

🍜 Noodles

Hand-pulled and with just the right amount of chew. The sauce clung to every strand, whether you go for the spicy beef or dry-style with chilli oil. Comforting, flavourful, and generous in portion — you’ll want to keep slurping.

👀 Next time? I’m coming back for the crispy duck I spotted on the next table. And maybe one of their fancy cocktails to level things up.

✅ Lilong by Taste of Shanghai nails that rare balance: traditional flavours with a contemporary edge. Come for the dumplings, stay for the surprises like that betel leaf dish — and don’t leave without trying their hand-pulled noodles. A solid pick for date night, group dinners, or anytime you want Chinese food that feels a little bit fancy.