yan restaurant

to share/for smaller plates we got the smoked prawns, fried tofu and we got red emperor which was a replacement for charred kingfish for that night. for the larger dishes, we ordered the chicken katsu and smoked lamb ribs. dishes had good flavours but there was nothing that stood out.

we waited for dessert only to realise the waitress forgot about ours and gave the table next to us their dessert first (who ordered after us). the same waitress brought out the wrong dish earlier. but when it arrived, thecoconutice cream was very smooth and had a great flavour.

the service was subpar for a one hatted restaurant and although everything is presented very well, the flavours weren't amazing.

creative fusion menu. smoke prawn, ribs, preserved veggie fried rice and thecoconutice cream is amazing! great service too. outdoor seating available but probably cant cater a big dining group of people due to the size of restaurant

yan @woolicreek is an asian-fusion restaurant. yan has two no-frilled menus: one for lunch and another for dinner. diners can enjoy a shared menu with ingredients ranging from teriyaki sauce, sze chuan pepper, sisho leaves, ginger, curry oil, chinese bbq sauce, chimichurri sauce, sansho (japanese pepper) with meat and seafood. i was fortunate to try almost everything from the dinner menu, thanks to a colleague's birthday celebration.despite the humble size, yan stood out because of exceptional customer service and very good food. i enjoyed the charred kingfish, smoked pork rib, smoked beef short, and the ginger-lime dipping sauce for the smoked prawn. while i appreciate chefs' effort into the food, i suggest a raise of food standard for some selections. i thought the tofu in sze chuan pepper and crushed peanut to be bland, plus the tofu was not fried (as described). i hope yan at least made their own tofu. the side dishes such as pickled cucumber, broccolini, and olive rice, are alright. however, the steam bao which i was looking forward to, turned out to be tough, cold, and below average. they were served when we almost finished the main dishes so we had no choice but to eat them alone. i didn't mind paying over $80 per person for a small tasting menu (we were a group of 10), considering the quality and fine-dining style. however, it was disappointing to find out the desserts were not included. we orderedcoconutice cream &coconutjelly, which was nice but did not get a 'wow' reaction from me. if you've tried the vietnamese version of it, you'll understand my verdict. the yogurt moose with fresh mangoes and the mandarin crumb was light, well-balanced, and refreshing.

this is a really nice modern asian fusion restaurant. my favourites were the kingfish sashimi, fried squid and pork ribs. definitely also order the steamed baos on the side which were really soft and fluffy. for dessert, thecoconuticecream was really good and comes served in a coconut. the restaurant gets very busy so best to make a booking beforehand.

nice food - crispy chicken, tender beef ribs and squids, creamycoconutice cream with jelly. cons - a bit too cramped since it is a small restaurant.

this place is a must try in wolli creek. before our dish arrives i felt the price is pretty high for the meal. turns out to be very generous and rich flavoured. the texture ofcoconuticecream is amazing, dreamy and soft.

we felt lucky to get a table outside at first, but the waiting time for the food come was too long. we couldn't wait anymore so cancelled thecoconutice cream .
not worth your money.

unique dishes that push the boundaries of chinese cuisine. amazingly fragrant smokey flavours that are a theme to all the dishes. must order the squid entree it’s out of this world. and of course the famouscoconutdessert that’s a no brainer. it doesn’t disappoint and it’s dairy free! 🥳🥳

thecoconutice cream is really nice, beef rib is not bad, the fish tastes good, but may be it’s deep fried, the fish is a bit dry for me, if it’s steamed, i think it’ll be tender and juicy. lamb and pork ribs are ok.

with asian fusion/modern asian cuisine, all the dishes look stunning with beautiful plating. the chefs put a lot of attention & care into each dish, including desserts, actually especially with their desserts! 😍

their smoked dishes are their signature dishes so we tried pork & beef ribs. both were well rendered with a wonderful smoky flavour. the beef short ribs were meltingly good. unfortunately the fried squid was not my favourite, it was hard & the sauce was overly salty. 😬

both desserts were delicious. creamycoconutice cream paired withcoconutjelly & flesh scrapped from the young coconut, it’s acoconutlover’s dream dessert. the yogurt parfait was beautifully assembled, it had an awesome balance of texture, freshness & flavour. 😋

in additional to the great food, service was friendly & efficient. portion sizes are relatively small for the price they charge for, but quality over quantity, will still recommend this place. 😌

beautifully simple restaurant in wolli creek. there was a big table outside and a few smaller tables inside with a view of the open kitchen.

we got four dishes and a dessert for four of us and it was ok for small eaters. you'll want to order more if you have bigger eaters in the group.

our lunch includes:
- smoked pork ribs - so flavoursome and smokey
- beef tenderloin with a mild spicy sauce - very tender meat with a lovely sauce which isn't spicy
- fried tofu with peanut and ginger sauce - tofu was silky inside and nicely fried. the sauce was delicate and tasty
- fried squid - the squid was so tender and not chewy at all
- lychee parfait desert - delicious and light
- the meal included complimentary cabbage salad and rice

the only reason for the rating was that there were so many things on the menu that wasn't available. we all really wanted to try thecoconutdessert!

an amazing asian fusion restaurant hides in wolli creek. better to book online in advance, cz this place is kinda busy during dining hours. we ordered three different ribs, pork, beef and lamb. i'll say all three were delish, but the pork ribs was stunning. a little smoking flavour with sweet and thick sauce, what a match. and thecoconutice-cream was a must try. the ice-cream was a dream, creamy and full ofcoconutflavour. and u can also enjoy it withcoconutjelly andcoconutfruit. there were not many staff even during peak hour, but they were all very nice, absolutely, enjoyed my meal there.

this newly-1hatted modern asian restaurant is a winner. come here for some innovative flavours and memorable dishes that not only look good, but taste phenomenal.

try the delicious olive rice and smoked pork ribs and don't forget thecoconutdessert.

with a sister store, montague in woolloomooloo, the owners have a really good sense of what the customers want.

as a newly hatted place, you may need to book ahead, but it's worth it.

a must when i'm in sydney!