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Empress Restaurant

351 Greenhill Rd, Toorak Gardens SA 5065, Australia

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351 Greenhill Rd, Toorak Gardens SA 5065, Australia

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+61 8 8333 1789
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Empress Restaurant

Empress brings the clatter, steam, and communal buzz of classic Hong Kong teahouse culture straight to Toorak Gardens. Tables pack in early for daytime yum cha, where rolling trolleys steer alongside quick app ordering for baskets of siu mai, radish cake, and slippery cheung fun. Come evening, the dining floor pivots to family-style Cantonese dinners and celebration banquets, backed by hands-on service and private rooms. Save room at lunch for the flaky egg tarts before the tea pot runs dry.

  • Trolley and digital dim sum ordering: Diners pick steaming bamboo baskets directly from circulating carts or order specialties straight from their phones.
  • Daytime yum cha to evening feasts: Evenings switch from lively daytime dim sum to celebratory banquets and traditional Cantonese dinner mains.
  • Private rooms and custom events: Dedicated private rooms cater to family gatherings and custom tea ceremony banquets with tailored menus.
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Why Diners Choose Empress Restaurant

Discover why diners choose Empress Restaurant for traditional yum cha brunch, celebratory banquets, and family gatherings.

  • Dual Trolley and Mobile App Ordering

    Guests can order dim sum directly from passing trolleys or browse and submit dishes seamlessly via the QR code app without waiting.

    There’s the option of QR ordering or off the trolley and all of the dishes and their presentation was sublime!

    David Maddison

  • Authentic Hong Kong-Style Yum Cha Flavours

    Patrons enjoy genuine Hong Kong dim sum staples, with generous serving sizes across favourites like taro puffs and classic pastries.

    The portion sizes of the yum cha were generous and filling. The taste was on point and a very close match to the authentic yum cha taste I know from Hong Kong.

    Peter Duong

  • Custom Banquets for Landmark Gatherings

    Guests celebrating landmark milestones receive custom-crafted menus and dedicated coordination from attentive floor staff.

    The custom menu was divine, exactly what we wanted and even able to specially make up vegan/vegetarian menus for our guests.

    Michelle Huang

  • Private Dining Rooms for Family Banquets

    Families can reserve intimate private dining suites that provide a welcoming, homelike space separated from the main floor.

    Our family had a private room which had a warm and homely feel to it.

    Bree de Cruz

  • Bustling and Energetic Dining Room Atmosphere

    The dining room radiates with genuine warmth and lively hospitality, creating an upbeat environment full of shared conversation.

    Its feel so alive within the busy environment such as talking and laughing. The staff also are experience, caring as well as food are delicious.

    Sim Hee

  • Heartfelt Personal Service from Active Owners

    Attentive management and staff provide personal care to ensure regular diners and newcomers alike feel welcomed and looked after.

    Thanks to active owners who make you feel special. The joys of a great suburban restaurant where you became a regular and feel welcome every time.

    Bertram Stevens

Customer favorites and standout savory dim sum dishes

  • Siu Mai

    Food is always excellent (especially siu Mai,radish cake and Cheung fun)

    Zoe Wilde

  • BBQ Pork Buns

    sweet minced pork encased in fluffy white pillowy dough yum

    Sam Lim Sze Hwee

  • Fried Squid Tentacles

    Fried squid tentacles are a must get - chewy with a crispy coating and seasoned well

    Sam Lim Sze Hwee

  • Dough Fritter Roll

    fried crunchy goodness wrapped in silky white skin, lovely contrasting textures paired perfectly well with the salty savory sauce

    Sam Lim Sze Hwee

Other favorites

Sweet finishes and specialty desserts to complete your meal

  • Egg Tart

    Egg tart to end the meal is definitely a must.

    Vincent Kok

  • Bombe Alaska

    The Bombe Alaska with the fire was quite niceeeeee.

    Abdullah Al Nayeem

  • Custard Lava Buns

    dough was a bit on the thicker side but the inner filling was sweet and creamy like condensed milk

    Sam Lim Sze Hwee

  • Black Sesame Balls

    Fried on the outside but chewy and gelatinous on the inside and filled with rich sesame paste which was not sweet at all!

    Sam Lim Sze Hwee

Beyond the menu

Attentive touches and accommodating hospitality that elevate your dining experience

  • Careful Allergy Verification

    Waiters actively check ingredient selections with diners managing allergies, guiding alternative choices to prevent reactions.

  • Dedicated Space for Prams

    Floor staff readily reconfigure table arrangements to ensure families with baby prams have extra space without disruption.

  • Tailored Celebration Banquet Menus

    Banquet hosts craft bespoke multi-course menus including dedicated vegan and vegetarian banquet courses for tea ceremonies and events.

  • Customized Kitchen Preparations

    The kitchen adapts standard menu recipes on request to prepare customized dishes such as modified vegetarian and unique dietary requests.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, ordering, and table accommodations for a seamless visit

  • Reserve Your Table in Advance

    Yum cha and group dinners fill up rapidly with limited wriggle room; book your table well in advance to ensure your party is accommodated without stress.

  • Combine Trolley and App Ordering

    Dim sum can be selected directly from passing trolleys or ordered straight to your table via the QR app so you never miss freshly prepared favourites.

  • Request Modifications and Extra Space Early

    Inform staff about dietary restrictions, allergies, or baby pram space early; the kitchen and floor team readily modify dishes and adjust table spacing.

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