yan restaurant

greatporkand beef but that's all they're good for yet they're incredibly stingy with the portions. it must be about 100g for $25. the side dishes of surprisingly bland rice and veggies were four times the size of the meat dishes!

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, smokedporkrib, 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 ordered coconut ice cream & coconut jelly, 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.

great upper class dining in the st george area. beef andporkribs are the recommended meals for mine. beer was cheap for the style of restaurant. definitely get the beer to wash it down.

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

the coconut ice 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 andporkribs 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 triedpork& 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. creamy coconut ice cream paired with coconut jelly & flesh scrapped from the young coconut, it’s a coconut lover’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:
- smokedporkribs - 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 the coconut dessert!

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 theporkribs was stunning. a little smoking flavour with sweet and thick sauce, what a match. and the coconut ice-cream was a must try. the ice-cream was a dream, creamy and full of coconut flavour. and u can also enjoy it with coconut jelly and coconut fruit. there were not many staff even during peak hour, but they were all very nice, absolutely, enjoyed my meal there.

yan has been a hidden gem for about a year now, but its inclusion in the 2019 good food guide and its immediate elevation into one-hat status shows it truly belongs among the sydney elite.
the food is modern asian and their specialty is smoked meats, and they deliver in spades on that count, from the signature smoked chicken katsu to theporkribs to the charred brussel sprouts. on top of that, their sole rice dish is a unique olive rice which mixes olives, spring onions, sesame seeds, and rice; its combination lends a salty and moreish complement to any of the restaurant's other excellent dishes.
yan is by far the best restaurant in gentrifying wolli creek and one of the best modern asian restaurants in any part of sydney.

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 smokedporkribs and don't forget the coconut dessert.

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!

really loved this restaurant. make sure you make a booking.

we tried the cucumber with sesame dressing - this was quite a large portion and the dressing was of the goma style. theporkribs were a highlight, deliciously tender and a little sweet. we also tried the kingfish crudo which is a cold dish. the fish was fresh and flavors were nice but we couldn't taste the fermented soy bean.

between the two of us, we had one main, one side dish and one starter dish. this was the perfect amount for us. very much looking forward to returning and trying other dishes.

came here following a strong recommendation by a colleague. wasn't overly impressed when we were seated without a menu for a while but as soon as the waiter came around, i changed my opinion. he was warm and friendly and took the time to explain the menu. we ordered the pear and cucumber slaw, cumin lamb,porkbelly, lychee soda and a tiger beer. the slaw and lamb were delicious and i could eat many bowls of each. theporkbelly pieces were small and fatty, which might work for most people but i don't like fat. the bill came to $60 which is expensive for the portion size, but the food has good flavours and i would go back.