Hilltop Phoenix Chinese Restaurant, Yum Cha, Castle Towers

Yummy, authentic and very expensive. I don't mind paying the price for quality food however the service was extremely poor except for the one waitress who was nice enough though not very bright. With a two year old in tow, I had to ask for a high chair, a bowl and a spoon (three separate occasions). I was expecting a little common sense. It wasn't busy (being a Tuesday) and there were plenty of staff milling around however we found it frustrating trying to get anyone's attention. They brought our bill quick enough though. My friend and I were disappointed. Unless I am in a superbly good mood or happy to spend $50 again for lunch, I doubt I will be going back. 

Imperial Peking Restaurant, Blakehurst

This is our Number 1 restaurant for YUM CHA as the staff can actually speak English and the service is friendly (our favourite waiter always says "Hello Hello" in a jolly voice). Although I agree it's a bit over-priced compared to other YUM CHA places, they do have a good variety of tasty dim sims available and I never leave without having a classic Mango Pudding. We went once for dinner and the meals were quite ordinary (maybe it was what we ordered but everything turned out to be greasy). We will always go back for YUM CHA as we don't mind paying extra as the food and service is worth it.

Forest Court, Hurstville

For some reason I always end up at this restaurant. Not sure why but most of my friends and relatives prefer this place. Personally, I believe that for YUM CHA it is not the best. Then for DINNER there is not much to choose from if you don't like seafood or shy away from the more traditional dishes. Otherwise, I have to say that the steamed ginger & shallot fish (Morwong) is delicious if you can afford to celebrate. If not, start with an entree of steamed scallops & oysters which are very reasonably priced and taste superb.

Sunny's Seafood Restaurant, Hurstville

So far I'm rating this restaurant as the best YUM CHA in the area. There is so much variety, especially in the steamed dim sims that you want to try them all. Just a warning, in a group of 4 or less it can get quite expensive. It is worth it if you go in a large group so you can order more things and it almost always works out cheaper.