Sky Phoenix, Sydney Westfield

A friend of mine was visiting from interstate and we decide to catch up over some yum cha at the Sky Phoenix at Sydney Westfield. I quite like Sky Phoenix because it is such a large venue and I can always get a table.

As I walk in, I notice the modern decore and inviting atmosphere full of families, couples and happy people eating. I know I'll be one of those happy people eating soon enough. I sit down and enjoy the lovely company of my friend. We sip on jasmine tea and catch up on our goals in life.

The food trolleys pass by and I always go for the steamed dumplings. I go for the prawn dumplings (Har Gow), the spinach and prawn dumplings and some siu mai pork dumplings. The prawn dumplings have a soft translucent skin and fresh prawns within that has a sesame and bamboo filling. Most importantly they're hot! I also enjoy the spinach and prawn dumplings which has a nice ratio of prawns and spinach. I dip them into a waiting chilli sauce. 

I normally don't eat siu mai which has a pork and prawn combination as I prefer seafood only at yum cha but my inter-state friend loves siu mai. My friend gobbles these little lovelies up that are glistening.

One of my other favourites are the scallop and prawn dumplings. I normally go for mango pancakes or a mango pudding as well but on this occasion, my friend and I go for a walk and get a hot chocolate.

Summary: Sky Phoenix is a really reliable and consistent yum cha eatery. You can get a table, there's fresh food and it's a nice environment to eat in. My tip is to go early before noon for access to trolleys of food. When you pay, just go up to the register for a quick exit otherwise you could be waiting a while.

Price: $20-25 per person

Location: Level 6, 188 Pitt St, Sydney. In Sydney Westfield

Opening Hours: 
Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Sunday 10:30am to 3pm, 5:30 to 10:30pm