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Wah Hing Restaurant

85 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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85 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 8 8212 0338
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wah Hing Restaurant

Gouger Street’s longtime Cantonese heavyweight delivers wok-fired classics with serious craft and zero fuss. Chef Simon runs the kitchen himself, sending out multi-course Peking duck—crackling skin tucked into thin pancakes, followed by duck soup and duck fried rice. Regulars head straight for the spicy XO steak and salt and pepper eggplant, while floor staff keep wine glasses topped even through the peak Saturday dinner rush. Sizzling beef arrives smoking hot at the table, seasoned with deep wok hei.

  • Multi-Course Peking Duck: Crisp skin with steamed pancakes, followed by duck soup and savory duck fried rice.
  • Owner-Chef Kitchen: Chef Simon personally helms the kitchen, maintaining familiar family-run hospitality for decades.
  • Signature Wok Specialties: Wok-tossed plates including spicy XO steak, sizzling beef, and crisp salt and pepper eggplant.
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Why Dine at Wah Hing Restaurant

Why Gouger Street diners choose Wah Hing for celebratory meals and Cantonese dining.

  • Hands-on cooking by Chef Simon

    Chef Simon prepares dishes directly in the kitchen, delivering authentic Cantonese recipes with consistent care and craft.

    Chef Simon is incredible and cooks every dish himself — you can really taste the love in the food.

    toritzam

  • Authentic Cantonese culinary standards

    From sizzling beef to authentic seafood, dishes consistently display quality ingredients and authentic technique praised by Cantonese cuisine connoisseurs.

    I'm just a loyal customer, of what I consider to be fantastic Cantonese food in Adelaide (I was raised in Hong Kong and know the difference).

    Andrew Dunn

  • Traditional multi-course Peking duck

    A multi-course duck preparation highlighting crispy skin, pancakes, soup, and fried rice creates a true banquet centerpoint.

    Peking duck: the skin was really crispy, and the meat was tender. Maybe not enough pancakes. One of the better Peking ducks here in Adelaide! The duck soup was nice, and the duck fried rice was tasty.

    Hanmo Li

  • House specialty dishes

    Diners return consistently for classic signature preparations like Wah Hing chicken, BBC, and taro duck.

    The BBC and Wah Hing chicken are absolute must-tries and never disappoint.

    toritzam

  • Decades of trusted consistency

    Decades of consistent culinary execution build enduring trust and repeat visits from Adelaide diners.

    Wa hing is our all time favourite, family restaurant for all outings 😊 been coming here with the family for over 20 years. Food and service never disappoints, worth every penny.

    Isabelle Despoja

  • Welcoming multi-decade family hospitality

    Decades of family ownership and long-serving floor staff foster a welcoming, personalized dining connection.

    These guys have been around for ages, a family business that makes me feel like a member of the family each time I visit.

    Julian Valente

Iconic banquet specialties and house favorites on Gouger Street

  • Peking duck

    We live in Adelaide and Wah Hing is our go-to whenever we’re craving Peking duck.

    Evelyn Salvatore

  • Wah Hing chicken

    The BBC and Wah Hing chicken are absolute must-tries and never disappoint.

    toritzam

  • BBC

    The BBC and Wah Hing chicken are absolute must-tries and never disappoint.

    toritzam

  • Taro duck

    Taro duck: yes we had 2 ducks in one meal - this was super delicious!!

    Hanmo Li

Other favorites

Appetizers, traditional soups, and vegetarian sides

  • San Choy Bao

    We also love their San Choy Bao, and the sizzling beef never disappoints.

    Evelyn Salvatore

  • Salt and pepper eggplant

    Aside from the Peking duck, my personal favourites are the fish fillet with beans and the salt and pepper eggplant – both done to perfection.

    Evelyn Salvatore

  • Hot & Sour soup

    Hot & Sour soup and Peking duck the highlights (the best pancakes!)

    Stu Van

  • Pei pow tofu

    Pei pow tofu: nice crispy outside and very tasty filling. Great sauce too.

    Hanmo Li

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary traditions and welcoming service touches that shape dining at Wah Hing Restaurant.

  • Hands-On Owner-Chef Cooking

    Chef Simon personally cooks every dish in the kitchen, infusing meticulous attention and passion into house specialties like BBC and Wah Hing chicken.

  • Multi-Course Peking Duck Presentation

    The restaurant serves a traditional multi-stage duck banquet featuring crispy roasted skin with thin pancakes, followed by duck soup and duck fried rice.

  • Attentive Wine and Water Top-Ups

    Waitstaff provide attentive table care throughout dinner service, proactively keeping water and wine glasses replenished without diners needing to prompt them.

  • Decades-Long Staff Familiarity

    Diners returning after years or decades are greeted by familiar, long-tenured team members like Susannah, creating a welcoming family atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Peking duck served?

Wah Hing is well known for its Peking duck, which is served as a traditional multi-course dining experience featuring crisp duck skin with pancakes, followed by duck soup and duck fried rice. Note that multi-course service takes preparation time.

Can you book a table, or are walk-ins accepted?

Yes, tables can be reserved in advance. While walk-ins are frequently accommodated—even on busy weekend evenings—booking ahead is helpful since the dining room can get packed out.

Does Wah Hing accommodate vegetarian diners?

Yes. The kitchen can individually adapt dishes for vegetarian diets, such as preparing Kung Pao bean curd with vegetables, alongside vegetable and tofu options on the menu.

Is outdoor dining available?

Yes, outdoor seating is available out front, which offers a great option if you prefer to dine away from the bustling atmosphere of the main indoor dining room.

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