Yan Restaurant

Hands down the best food I’ve had in Sydney! The flavors here are absolutely unique and unforgettable — nowhere else comes close. Every bite is packed with so much care and creativity, and once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more. What makes this place even more special is the incredibly kind and welcoming staff. Their attentive and warm service adds so much to the whole experience. Highly, highly recommended to anyone looking for amazing food and heartfelt hospitality. A true hidden gem in Sydney — don’t miss it!

Everything about Yan is excellent. Amazing food, great service, loved the staff, so considerate with my mums shellfish allergy they made her her own little plates of the banquet without oyster sauce. The food at Yan is SO unique and delicious. Standouts were the smoked katsu, the winter melon, the tofu and the short rib. The coconut sorbet is going to linger on my mind for a long time to come. Well done and thank you to the team and looking forward to visiting again soon.

Modern and creative Asian fusion, clever and delicious flavours, executed well. Lots of tender meat choices like the beef ribs and pork belly. The smokiness is subtle so don’t be turned off when almost every dish says it’s smoked; ingredients cooked well. Olive rice was cool! Decent service. Unlike a typical Chinese restaurant which serves dishes in any order, here they stick to serving smaller dishes first prior to larger ones. Plates changed over too. We were a large group and could share and try a variety of dishes though I wished there was also more to go around at times because it was so tasty! Going with a banquet menu instead of à la carte may have helped with portioning better for us, though it meant there was room for dessert and the coconut ice cream is worth getting (must share!). The inside and outside of the restaurant can feel like quite a contrast. The interior fitout and kitchen look more akin to somewhere in Surry Hills, it’s just when you look outside with the apartments that you’re reminded you are actually in a hidden gem!

Outstanding food. I went here years ago and my friends all talked about how great the coconut ice cream was but I wasn't able to try it cos they had run out that time. This time I finally got to order it and it did not disappoint! So creamy and coconuty. All the other dishes had the same standard. Surprisingly one of my favourite was the rice! Beautiful atmosphere in this small restaurant on the outskirts of Wolli Creek. Highly recommend.

Didn't catch the guys name but we were about to leave after a fantastic dinner, when he so super kindly asked if we were celebrating something (which we were!).Was not expecting that comment to be noticed, but he did and very kindly offered us a small treat to celebrate our evening. It caught us off guard, was not expected and he didn't have to mention it knowing we were about to leave, but he took the time to acknowledge we were there for a special occasion. You really can't beat service like that.

So delicious, I loved everything. My favourite was surprisingly the smoked mushroom soup dish. Also surprisingly enjoyed the kangaroo tartare. The service was great. Staff are very friendly. Can’t wait to come back. Ambience is nice too. Someone take me back here cause it’s so far from me!

Amazing food and service!! All the dishes we ordered were delish! Hidden gem in wolli! In my top 5 fav restaurant in sydney 🙂

Everything was great. Narada was an amazing host, very accommodating especially when we had a guest with dietary restrictions. Food was amazing - highlights are the scallion pancakes, squid, fries tofu, brussel sprouts, beef ribs, coconut icecream - all other dishes were great too. Banquet is the way to go if you can't decide!

I was visiting Australia for about a month and mostly had alright options when it came to food. On my last night I hit this spot with my partner randomly and the food blew my mind. We did the banquet and every dish but one was 10/10. The ribs were a bit chewy but I won't let ti take away from the overall experience. The quality was 10/10 and so was the service. Arguably one of the best meals i have had. Kudos to the team.

Delightful fusion food. Gracious staff. Open clean kitchen. What more could be desired? Oh. Prices were reasonable too. Loved the fried Tofu and also the crisp cucumber side was to die for. Altogether. Just Yum.

Definitely worth the money and strange route my map took me. Excellent food and service.

Last week, the better half asked me "do you want to try a local Chinese smokehouse".. and obviously the answer was a screaming yes. Yan represents the culinary maturation of Wolli Creek. What was once airport marshland, became a high density apartment sprawl with a sprinkling of convenience food, and now the area is evolving into a hot spot of flavours, with Yan at the front of the pack. Call me jaded, but when I read "Asian chimichurri", my 'spidey sense' warns of lip service fusion dining without heart or authenticity. I think this scepticism ultimately contributed to my enjoyment of the experience at Yan because the finished product told a much more refined story, it is one we look forward to enjoying again. As someone who was born in Australia but has spent half of his adult life in Asia, I've learnt to be wary of fusion dining, as it's often used as a smoke screen (..first Yelp pun!) for chefs who do not understand either cuisine. It was a pleasant experience to see these fears go unrealised at Yan, best evidenced in the pork belly, representing a best of both worlds flavour profile, as opposed to the half baked mish mash we've experienced in other fusion ventures. I believe we were there within opening week, and the staff were beyond helpful. I'm sure we've all experienced a waitress/waiter who is so genuinely concerned with your enjoyment that they must be an owner. We left feeling full, as if our horizons had been ever so slightly broadened, and with a list of friends to bring next time.

Last night in Sydney and wanted a yummy dinner. Looked what was around the area and found this little gem. Food here is AMAZING! Menu is not very large but staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Had the pork and beef ribs- both fantastic. Ordered their homemade rice as a side and the chef gave us a free side of the Brussel Sprouts- delicious! Food is made to perfection, full of flavor. Was really impressed and pleasantly surprised. Was the perfect send off meal to leave Australia. Very sad I don't have this place back in the states. Don't miss out on this hot spot!!

Had dinner there last night - Mussels with Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce and in house Bao Buns... was awesome. Great little wine list too. Going back to try the smokey meats on their menu. Friendly service too

Yan is a restaurant of excellent quality! Went in June for my mother's birthday. Our waiter made us feel incredibly welcome, matching wines, making recommendations for what was an incredible meal. They are busy, so you need to book ahead.

Pricey and overrated. Had their lamb but it was burnt, not smoked so the food wasn't really that enjoyable. The service was friend and pleasant though. As the only casual fine dining option in Wolli creek it's worth a try but make sure you oick off all the burnt bits before eating

wow! this place is fantastic.... best squid ever! the outer layer is crispy and tender inside. pairing with super delicious sauce as well. the pavlova with lychee ice cream & ginger pandan jelly is very good too. definitely will go back there again! price is consider reasonable for this kind of quality.