Fine Dining and Authentic Modern Chinese Cuisine In Sydney

Spice Temple
10 Bligh Street, Sydney

Spice Temple is a modern Chinese restaurant with a culinary focus on China’s far-flung regions. Our menus are designed to be shared and enjoyed banquet style in our intimate and seductive surrounds.

Driven by our philosophy of incorporating world-class service with a deep respect for the highest quality produce Spice Temple offers modern Chinese food as it’s rarely been seen before in Australia.

Opening Hours

Join us for an exquisite Chinese lunch or dinner at Spice Temple and explore our authentic regional Chinese cuisine in Sydney.

Festive Season Opening Hours 2024

Christmas Eve – Open – Lunch & Dinner
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Open – Dinner Only
Friday, December 27th – Open – Dinner Only
Wednesday, January 1st – Open – Dinner Only

Spice Temple Bar will be open from 4pm to late during the festive season, except for Christmas Day (closed).

Reservations

Inside Sydney's Premium Chinese Restaurant

Experience the art of culinary fusion from China's far-flung regions.

Experience a culinary focus of China’s far-flung regions.

Payments

All Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX credit card transactions incur a processing fee of 1.8%.
Debit card (Visa & Mastercard) transactions incur a processing fee of 1.4% and EFTPOS, 1.15%. International cards incur a processing fee of 3.5%
10% discretionary service charge applies to all groups of 6+
10% surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% surcharge applies on all public holidays.

A $75 minimum spend per person is required.

We accept  Good Food Gift Cards  &  Gourmet Traveller Gift Cards. 

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Regional Chinese Food

With a culinary focus on China’s far-flung regions – including Yunnan, chilli-loving Jiangxi, Hunan and Sichuan, with its citrus-hued warmth, Guangxi and Xingjiang – Spice Temple’s a la carte menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed banquet style. 

Authentic Chinese Wine

Our concise wine list of exactly 100 wines, has been designed to complement the regional Chinese flavours we celebrate in our menu. Alongside this we have a cocktail list featuring superbly crafted drinks based around the Chinese zodiac.

Private Dining

Spice Temple is one of Australia’s most celebrated modern Chinese restaurants in Sydney. Our intimate, premium, and seductive setting offers the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.

Our private dining room can accommodate up to 10 guests. Ideal for a business lunch in Sydney, or an anniversary gathering with loved ones, our private dining options are designed for connection and enjoyment.

Our private dining rooms in Sydney are perfect for large group dining, offering a wide selection of authentic Chinese cuisine to cater to everyone’s palate.

Reservations

Our authentic Chinese restaurant welcomes lunch and dinner reservations, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for all. Join us for a midday meal, a romantic Chinese dinner, or an exquisite group feast, and indulge in our delicious cuisine for a memorable dining experience.

We accept bookings online for tables up to 12 guests. Our reservations office is also open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

Dress Code

At Spice Temple we observe a smart dress code.

Group Bookings

Spice Temple Sydney’s Chinese banquet menus are designed to be shared and enjoyed banquet style. Executive Chef Andy Evans has specially created bespoke banquet menus.
For bookings of 6 or more guests, your bill will include a service charge of 10%.
For bookings of 12+ people please phone  +61 02 8099 7088

For tables of 6 or more guests, your bill will include a recommended service charge of 10%.