Restaurant
Ding Hao
36 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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36 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Wright Street’s benchmark for Cantonese yum cha keeps the room humming with clattering plates and stacked steamers. Ding Hao skips fussy decor for unpretentious eating—crisp bean curd skin rolls, pork ribs in black bean sauce, and dumplings folded in-house daily. Regulars arrive early for weekend trolley service rolling straight to the tablecloth, while the kitchen stays fired past midnight for sizzling late plates. Floor manager Jenny keeps the pace sharp and tea pots full even as queues stretch down the pavement.
- In-House Dumplings & Staples: Dim sum is prepared in-house with classic staples like deep-fried bean curd skin rolls and pork ribs in black bean sauce.
- Weekend Trolley Service: Weekend diners can order directly from circulating food trolleys, complemented by weekday tick-sheet ordering.
- Late-Night Kitchen: The kitchen serves hot cooked dishes and sizzling plates right up until around midnight.
- Attentive Floor Management: Manager Jenny and the floor team keep dining groups well attended even during peak lunch rushes.
What's On at Ding Hao
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Pack the Tables at Ding Hao
From weekend trolley carts to late-night suppers and celebratory feasts, book your table today to secure Adelaide's quintessential yum cha experience.
Handcrafted In-House Yum Cha
Handcrafted dim sum offerings made fresh daily on-site bring genuine Cantonese tea house tradition to every table.
The dim sum are made in house and a lot of variety.
archie traore Classic Weekend Trolley Service
Diners can experience vibrant, traditional cart service on weekends or order via tick-box menus during weekday lunches.
You can order yum cha via trolleys on weekends or from a tick your own menu during the week
Geoffery GRIFFEY Late-Night Midnight Dining
Ding Hao stays open around midnight, welcoming diners looking for full Chinese meals well after most kitchens close.
Highly recommended if you are craving food around midnight.
Maura Hsu Go-To Evening Asian Fare
A dependable dinner destination offering full Cantonese wok mains and sizzling hot plates late into the night.
it’s our go-to place for a late night dinner whenever we crave for an asian-inspired meal.
Kevin Ramos Effortless Group Celebrations
Spacious round tables and generous banquet selections easily accommodate group celebrations and milestone events.
The food & service was so good, our waiting staff were very efficient and provided every request.
Peter Arbon Generous Function Banquets
Abundant sharing portions, swift service, and reasonable banquet pricing make hosting work functions seamless.
We had a work function for 10 of us. The food was tasty and there was plenty of it.
Robert “Gritty”
Most popular items
Guest favourites across traditional dim sum and late-night menus
Stewed Ox Tripe
The way it is braised slow cooked with traditional flavours made it nice.
Douglas Purcell Chicken Feet
Their chicken feet in particular is always so good!
Oliver James Uy Sizzling Pepper Steak
Sizzling pepper steak and lemon chicken are a must try.
Kevin Ramos King Prawn Rice Pastry
My favorite was the king prawn rice pastry — highly recommended!
Julianto Santosa
Before you head over
Practical guidance on navigating busy services, large portions, and dining formats. Book your table ahead to experience Adelaide's quintessential yum cha feast.
Reserve by Phone in Advance
The dining room regularly draws persistent lineups, making phone reservations essential for weekend yum cha. Cantonese-speaking bookings are welcomed directly over the phone. Book ahead to ensure your spot without waiting.
Pace Your Dumpling Orders
Dim sum items arrive in larger portions than typical teahouses—especially the oversized prawn dumplings and bean curd skin rolls. Pace your orders in manageable batches so dishes stay hot and you avoid over-ordering.
Time Your Preferred Ordering Style
Dining style depends on when you visit: weekends feature traditional roaming push trolleys, while weekday visits utilize tick-box menus alongside standard à la carte dining.
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