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, the coconut ice cream was very smooth and had a great flavour.

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

i found this little gem via instagram - it’s a japanese fusion smokehouse restaurant. therestaurantwas quite busy and the food came out quite quickly!

the highlight for night was definitely the deep fried squid, it was delicious and had an intense umami flavour, this dish must be eaten with rice as it was so flavourful! the crispy chicken had a great smokey flavour and quite big - it could definitely feed 3 people.

if you are interested in a cute japaneserestaurantthat’s not in the cbd but quite modern, thisrestaurantis perfect!

the service wasn’t too bad as we kept trying to get the staffs attention but i did understand it was busy, my overall experience was 7/10.

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, the coconut icecream was really good and comes served in a coconut. therestaurantgets very busy so best to make a booking beforehand.

beautifully simplerestaurantin 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 the coconut dessert!

yanrestauranthad delicious, fresh dishes which were all presented beautifully. the customer service was amazing and therestauranthad a nice atmosphere to it. however, the prices are quite dear considering the small serving sizes of each dish.

an amazing asian fusionrestauranthides 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 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 the pork ribs 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 bestrestaurantin gentrifying wolli creek and one of the best modern asian restaurants in any part of sydney.

this newly-1hatted modern asianrestaurantis 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 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!

ordered the lamb ribs with spicy pepper eggplant for lunch, which comes with a rice and cabbage salad. the lamb ribs are chargrilled with a smoky flavour and very flavourful, while the eggplant adds texture and acts as a delicious foil to the more salty, gamey flavour of the lamb. would love to come again. only downside is ventilation is horrible - i came out of therestaurantsmelling like my new favourite dish after less than half an hour.

there’s no way if yanrestaurantis not rated 5/5, food, service, ambience everything is great! highly recommend on chicken katsu and fried bao, anyone who’s not allergic or dislike the ingredients must order these two!!!

yanrestaurantspecializes in smoked meats with a cantonese take on things. these guys have taken cantonese food to the next level. flavours is light and such care is taken to produce an amazing menu👌

loving the smoked king prawns with seafood dipping sauce - it's slowly cooked and the prawn heads are to die for.
*charred rare kingfish w/ cantonese soy sauce - great spin to the classic fish dish and that char on the top 💣
*cucumber w/ sesame dressing - dreaming of this right now
*sauteed broccollini
*smoked cumin lamb ribs - very tender and flavour is very delicate
*smoked beef short ribs - very flavoursome
*smoked chicken katsu - chicken is smoked then crumbed 🤤
*olive rice - so loving this too
*lime meringue, lychee icecream and ice grapes - love the lime in the meringue
*chinese doughnut - so soft and filled with red bean and green tea cream cheese.

ok, so as you can see i'm loving it all 😍

taste - great smoked flavours with a cantonese twist
presentation - 5/5
cleanliness - 4.5/5
service - 5/5
wait for food - 5/5
parking - street parking

yan is an asian-fusionrestaurantin arncliffe which offers conventional dishes with a slight smokey twist. located on the ground level of an apartment building on 19 arncliffe street, the miniature eatery is minimally decorated and resembles a typical casual establishment.

i ordered two dishes: tofu and chicken. the grilled tofu (the dried wrinkled beancurd used in southeast dishes) is mixed with crushed peanuts dressing. here, it resembles a poorer cousin or rojak, lok lok or street food as the dish has a one-dimensional flavour throughout.

the chicken was better - the chicken thigh was smoked then fried. however, both dishes were served almost immediately after i ordered, so it did not retain the crispness and crunchiness of fried cutlets. the chicken was not deeply marinated either (maybe even not marinated). while the smoke did give a strong and recurring flavour, the chicken retains its gamey odour (which suggests its freshness).

borderline decent, but i won’t come again.

excellent localrestaurantserving modern chinese food with smoked accents. my daughter loves their fresh made bao buns there, and i love just about everything else. the owner/chef is lovely and does a great job at delivering great quality food and service.

yanrestaurantis a hidden gem amongst the concrete jungle of apartments in wolli creek. i've never really ventured around this part of town, but the promise of delicious smoked meats has my vote for a low-key birthday dinner. it's all about share dishes at yan, perfect as we are a group of nine, so we order one of everything on the menu, with doubles and triples of the ones we find most appealing. the dishes are in no particular order, they just come out all at once: the great benefit of sharing dishes amongst the table.

yanrestaurantis the newest creation from the brains behind john montagu and ms murray (recently closed down). "yan" literally means "smoke" in chinese, and this pretty much gives you a good idea of what therestauranthas to offer. the menu covers a nice selection of smoked meat with asian inspired flavours. being "meat lovers" and fond of smoked meat, we thought we must come and try this newrestaurantgiven it's previous good track record.