The Chairman

Name: The Chairman
Address: 18 College St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW, Australia, 2010
Telephone: (02) 9697 9189
Price range: $A41 to $A100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

62 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Chinese

The Chairman

4.6

$A41 to $A100

Chinese

Darlinghurst

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Chinese regional Hunan Cuisine. Previously Chairman Mao Restaurant in Kensington for 12 years.

Awards: 1. Australia's Top 10 Chinese Restaurants by Qantas 2002. 2. Two Chef Hats by Gault&Millau 2018.
3. Listed as one of the favourites in Sydney in globally published WHERE CHEFS EAT

Chef: Dingjun Li

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Chinese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9697 9189
Website
http://www.thechairmanrestaurant.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
18 College St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
Neighbourhood
Darlinghurst
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Hyde Park
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Chairman delivers an authentic Hunan dining experience in Sydney, praised for its "best Chinese restaurant in Sydney" status. Its beautiful decor, "excellent service," and deliciously spiced dishes promise a memorable visit. Guests love the "truly authentic" cuisine, making it a must-try for spicy food enthusiasts.

62 Reviews

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Penny
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was Amazing, and the service was great. Cannot wait to return to this restaurant.
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G .
Sydney
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very authentic Hunanese cuisine, not modified for Australian tastes, and really good! If you like spicy, this is your place! Nice elegant traditional Chinese atmosphere service is friendly but a bit patchy. Will I go back? Yes, definitely!
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Sandra
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our experience at The Chairman. Would highly recommend to others.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mainly Hunan province menu- everything beautifully prepared and presented in an elegant setting adjacent to Hyde oark
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Chiew Ning
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food with a nice setting. Pleasant experience. Would return.
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Trevor
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my first experience at The Chairman and was very pleasantly surprised. The Pork Belly was fantastic and the Cumin Lamb a spicy delight. The food is truly authentic Hunan cuisine and well worth experiencing. I’ll be back!
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ming
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in the family loves Hunan food. As a native Hunanese, I can attest that The Chairman is the best in Sydney.
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Jamie
Sydney
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really athletic tasty of Chinese cusien, warm service and nice outfit and cutlery
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very well spiced vegetarian dishes - delicious. Not cheap but well worth it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Hunanese food, great service and excellent decor.
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FAQs

The Chairman is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

The Chairman

4.6

$A41 to $A100

Chinese

Darlinghurst

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

18 College St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Darlinghurst
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Chinese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Hyde Park
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thechairmanrestaurant.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9697 9189

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