Chef’s Kiss

China Lane

Restaurant · ChineseSydney

10+ gluten-free dishes

23 dishes marked gluten free+ 5 can be made gluten free on request

44 dishesmenu read 2 Novchinalane.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysDishes marked * can be altered to be suitable for coeliacs. gf = gluten free (fine with traces); gfa = gluten free available (fine with traces). The kitchen handles gluten, so cross-contact is possible.
  • Dishes marked * can be altered to be suitable for coeliacs. gf = gluten free (fine with traces); gfa = gluten free available (fine with traces). The kitchen handles gluten, so cross-contact is possible.
  • Menu items may contain allergens and are prepared in a kitchen where nuts, shellfish and gluten are present. The venue cannot guarantee any dish is completely free from allergens.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

A La Carte

Mon–Fri 12–3pm; Mon–Sat 5.30pm–late
  • House-Made Pickles$8

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Crispy Masterstock Pig's Ear$18

    Salted cucumber & leek

    Free of gluten

  • Salmon Sashimi$34

    Smoked green chilli & apple

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Southern Bluefin Tuna Sashimi$38

    Compressed pear, Sichuan chilli, white sesame, peanut

    Free of glutenLikely nuts, sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Steamed Shark Bay Scallop$8

    Burnt leek oil & kombu vinegar

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Pork or Prawn San Choy Bao$22

    Snake beans & peanuts

    Free of glutenLikely nuts, shellfish (our guess)

  • Vegetarian San Choy Bao$18

    Veggie XO & 5 spice

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Steamed Pork, Prawn, Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Shu-Mai$24

    Chilli oil

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Poached Prawn, Pork & Coriander Wontons$22

    Sweet black vinegar, chilli dressing

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Steamed Prawn & Water Chestnut Dumplings$22

    Red vinegar & ginger

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess)

  • Steamed Vegetarian Truffle Dumplings$18

    Asian mushroom, lotus root

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Sichuan Chilli Chicken Wings$24

    Dried chilli, white sesame

    Free of glutenLikely sesame (our guess)

  • Chicken and Gruyere Cheese Spring Rolls$26

    Shallot vinegar

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Pulled Pork on Steamed Bao$24

    Sriracha mayonnaise

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Togarashi Cuttlefish$24

    Chilli & garlic vinegar

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Tempura Whiting$40

    Wasabi mayonnaise & nori salt

    Free of glutenLikely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Slow Poached Chicken Salad$20

    Smashed cucumber, rice wine vinaigrette & shallot oil

    Free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Duck Pancakes$36

    Hoisin, cucumber & leek

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg, soy (our guess)

  • Salt & Pepper Prawns$48

    Wok-smoked chilli

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Steamed QLD Barramundi Fillet$46

    Fermented green chilli, caramelised garlic soy, fried shallot

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy, fish (our guess)

  • John Dory$48

    Coconut sambal & makrut lime

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Buttered Shanghai Noodles$44

    Shark Bay spanner crab, chilli & kombu

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Wok-Tossed Beef Tenderloin$56

    Korean black bean, shiitake & garlic stem

    Free of gluten

  • Caramelised Miso Eggplant$28

    Shallot crunch

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely soy (our guess)

  • Wok-Fried Silken Tofu$28

    New season peas, fungus, white pepper & ginger

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely soy (our guess)

  • Salt & Pepper Tofu$24

    Sichuan salt & fragrant spiced oil

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely soy (our guess)

  • Crispy Chicken$44

    Kecap manis, ginger and shallot oil

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Pork Loin Cutlet Katsu$48

    Sweet & sour peppers and spiced salt

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Wagyu Beef Massaman$50

    Sweet potato & cardamom

    Free of glutenLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Black Angus Scotch Fillet (300g)$60

    Kombu salt, mustard & smoked soy

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy (our guess)

  • Grilled Xinjiang Style Lamb Skewers$46

    Yoghurt, chilli oil

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Crackling Murray Cod Fillet$62

    House-made Singapore chilli sauce, lime

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Masterstock Pork Belly$48

    Chilli caramel & nam pla prik

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Pork & Prawn Fried Rice$30

    House-made sambal & beansprout

    Free of glutenLikely egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Ginger Shallot Egg Noodles$24

    Fried taro, oyster sauce dressing

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Wok-Tossed Mixed Asian Greens$18

    Mushroom soy & garlic

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely soy (our guess)

  • Fried Five-Spice Cauliflower$20

    Bubu arare, sesame, pecorino

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Steamed Jasmine Rice$5

Dessert

  • Black Sticky Rice$12

    Seasonal fruit. Enjoy with Rockford 'PS Marion' 15yo tawny (add 16)

  • Coconut Sago$12

    Seasonal fruit. Enjoy with Margan Botrytis Semillon (add 20)

  • Hokey Pokey Parfait$16

    Finger lime. Enjoy with Yoshinogawa Yuzushu (add 12)

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Date and Ginger Pudding$18

    Miso butterscotch & vanilla ice cream. Enjoy with Chamber's old vine muscat (add 12)

    Likely gluten, dairy, soy (our guess)

  • Chocolate and Sea Salt Mousse$20

    Caramelised banana ice cream. Enjoy with Graham's 10-year-old port (add 20)

    Likely dairy (our guess)

Pre-Theatre

Performances commencing before 7pm
  • Pre-Theatre Menu$58

    Salmon sashimi (smoked green chilli & apple); pork san choy bao; slow poached chicken salad (smashed cucumber, rice wine vinaigrette & shall

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg, soy, fish (our guess)

Dessert Menu - Liquid dessert

  • Espresso Martini$23

    Wyborowa vodka, coffee, Kahlua

  • Margan Botrytis Semillon$20

    2023; Hunter Valley, NSW

  • Vietti Moscato$65

    2020; Asti, Italy

  • Chamber's Old Vine Muscat$12

    NV; Rutherglen, Vic

  • Rockford 'PS Marion' Tawny 15YO$16

    NV; Barossa, SA

  • Graham's 10-Year-Old Port$20

    NV; Oporto, Portugal

Cocktail List

  • Saigon Sparkle$23

    Gin, Mango, Lime Juice, Pandan, Prosecco

  • Lane Gimlet$23

    Gin, Lychee Liqueur, Fresh lychee, Jasmine tea, Lime juice, orange bitter

  • Kyoto Mojito$23

    White rum, Yuzu, Thai Basil, Soda

  • Sakura Martini$23

    Vodka, Chambord, Chocolate bitter, Lemon juice, Raspberry

  • Siam Garden$23

    Thai Basil infused Gin, Montenegro, Southern Comfort, Yuzushu, lime juice & strawberry syrup

  • Lolita Lee$23

    Reposado Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave, Passionfruit, Miso

  • Chilli Cha-Cha$23

    Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, House-made Salted and Chilli Pineapple Syrup

  • Pandan & Lemon Soda$14

    Pandan syrup, Lemon juice, Soda Water

  • Mango & Lemon Soda$14

    Mango Puree, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water

  • Lychee & Lime Soda$14

    Lychee Puree, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water

  • Raspberry & Lemon Soda$14

    Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda Water

  • Virgin Passionfruit Mojito$14

    Passionfruit Syrup, Lime Juice, Mint, Soda Water

  • Virgin Thai Basil Mojito$14

    Thai Basil Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda Water

  • Virgin Coconut & Pandan Margarita$14

    Coconut Puree, Lime Juice, Pandan Syrup

The menu’s own key: gf gluten free (fine with traces) · gfa gluten free available (fine with traces) · v vegetarian/vegan · * these dishes can be altered to be suitable for coeliacs · (a) Australian · (i) imported · (m) mixed seafood sourcing

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Banquet — $75 per person$75

    Crispy masterstock pig's ear (salted cucumber & leek); steamed Shark Bay scallop (burnt leek oil & kombu vinegar); togarashi cuttlefish (gar

    Likely dairy, nuts, egg, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Banquet — $90 per person$90

    Salmon sashimi (smoked green chilli & apple); pork san choy bao (snake beans & peanuts); togarashi cuttlefish (garlic & rice vinegar); steam

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Banquet — $110 per person$110

    Southern bluefin tuna sashimi (compressed pear, Sichuan chilli, white sesame, peanut); pulled pork on steamed bao (sriracha mayonnaise); poa

    Likely gluten, nuts, egg, soy, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Banquet — $160 per person$160

    Southern bluefin tuna sashimi (Mala Marie Rose sauce, herbs & Sichuan pepper); pork, prawn & scallop shu-mai (chilli oil); tempura whiting (

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (9)venue menu, read 2 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 2 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Semi-private area · up to 10 seatedvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressSydney, NSW
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Chinese
Websitechinalane.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read2 Nov 2026 from chinalane.com.au
Drinks list20 drinks, read 2 Nov 2026
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about China Lane

Does China Lane have gluten-free options?

Yes: 23 dishes are gluten free as served, and 5 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 2 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is China Lane coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dishes marked * can be altered to be suitable for coeliacs. gf = gluten free (fine with traces); gfa = gluten free available (fine with…”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at China Lane?

Pulled Pork on Steamed Bao (Gluten free available (ask staff)); Duck Pancakes (Gluten free available (ask staff)); Steamed QLD Barramundi Fillet (Gluten free available (ask staff)); Crispy Chicken (Gluten free available (ask staff)); Black Angus Scotch Fillet (300g) (Gluten free available (ask staff)).

Can I book China Lane online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/china-lane-reservations-sydney?restref=50123&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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