Welcome to Spicy Joint, where we celebrate the bold and fiery flavours of Sichuan cuisine. Since our inception in 2004 in the heart of Sichuan, China, we have been dedicated to bringing authentic Sichuan dishes to the forefront of the culinary world.Our journey began in the vibrant food streets of Sichuan, inspired by the region’s rich culinary traditions and the passion of its people. Our founder, a Sichuan native, envisioned a dining experience that not only tantalized the taste buds with its spiciness but also shared the warmth and joy of Sichuanese culture.At Spicy Joint, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where friends and families can gather to enjoy delicious, spicy meals. Whether you’re craving the fiery kick of our signature Kung Pao Chicken or the comforting warmth of Chengdu-style hotpot, our menu offers a diverse range of options to cater to every palate.
Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Our menu showcases our uncompromising focus on creating an exciting culinary experience by serving locally sourced produce, meats and live seafood. Enjoy all the classics – like In-house-roasted barbecued ducks and Pork, live seafood including Lobster, XO Pipis, Live Fishes, and wok-fried favourites – alongside a few unexpected dishes. Better still, our convenient location in Darling Quarter, Right next to all the action from Daring Harbour, ICC Sydney and Darling Parkland, means your pre and post-meal plans are as good as sorted.
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown in Haymarket, Jiu Long Din Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎 specialises in mouth-watering and authentic Chinese hotpot. With a wide selection of soup bases and fillings, you’ll love indulging at this stylish restaurant. Start with a round of sweet and sour pork ribs; spicy homemade sausage or Chongqing cold noodles before the main event. For the Chinese hotpot, you can select soup bases such as spicy ox, fish head and pickles and mushroom, before fillings like ox tongue, king prawns, Australian ox tripe and plenty more besides. Located on Dixon Street just down from Paddy’s Market in Haymarket, Jiu Long Ding Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎 in Sydney won’t disappoint. Book now!
Chinese regional Hunan Cuisine. Previously Chairman Mao Restaurant in Kensington for 12 years.Awards: 1. Australia's Top 10 Chinese Restaurants by Qantas 2002. 2. Two Chef Hats by Gault&Millau 2018. 3. Listed as one of the favourites in Sydney in globally published WHERE CHEFS EATChef: Dingjun Li