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THE GARDENS BY LOTUS

Located amongst Sydney’s Chinese Garden of Friendship is the Gardens by Lotus, a hidden gem providing an event space with a modern interpretation of Chinese high tea.

The Gardens offer 2 types of banquet menus from 8 people and above and a Canapé menu serving exquisitely tasting Chinese inspired food for your event. We also offer 2 types of beverage packages with an option of 4 wines and 2 beers of your choice from a wide selection hand picked by their beverage team.

weddings | corporate | launches | celebrations

TEAHOUSE PAVILION

80 SEATED | 120 STANDING

The Teahouse Pavilion is a semi private dining space, an area that creates a teahouse style of dining seating, 80 people, showcasing the unique views of the Chinese Gardens overlooking the pond with colourful koi fish and you might even see water dragons and ducks.

THE BLUE ROOM

26 SEATED | 50 STANDING

The Garden’s Blue Room is the most unique dining room, you won’t find anything like it in Sydney. Big windows and doors open directly to a spectacular view of the Chinese Gardens, making this quite a magical experience for a private and intimate event. The private room is perched above the main dining space, seating 26 people.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

BANQUET OFFERING

From 4 people and above

$88 BANQUET

Pacific oysters with ginger, soy and finger lime

Prawn toast with yuzu mayo

Sichuan-style prawn and pork wontons

Jade prawn dumplings

Taiwanese pop corn chicken with Thai basil

Duck pancakes with spiced hoi sin sauce

Steamed barramundi with black beans and garlic sauce

Wok-fried black pepper beef with baby corn and green beans

Steamed broccoli and snow peas with soy sesame oil and fried garlic

Steamed rice

$118 BANQUET

Pacific oysters with soy, ginger and yuzu

Softshell crab salad with granny Smith apple, grapefruit and flying fish roe

Crystal prawn dumpling

Pork and prawn siu mai

Lightly crumbed Japanese scallop on yuzu mayo, bonito and nori

Crispy duck pancake with spiced hoisin, shallot, and cucumber

Chilli oyster king prawns with asparagus and black fungus

Wok-fried black pepper beef with baby corn and green beans

Steamed Barramundi fish fillet with soy and ginger

Steamed Asian greens with soy and sesame oil

Steamed rice

CANAPE MENU

$55 PP PACKAGE

SMALLS SELECTION 5

PREMIUM SELECTION 2

SUBSTANTIALS 1

$70 PP PACKAGE

SMALLS SELECTION 7

PREMIUM SELECTION 3

SUBSTANTIALS 1

$75 PP PACKAGE

SMALLS SELECTION 7

PREMIUM SELECTION 4

SUBSTANTIALS 2

WITH DESSERT PLATE

SMALLS SELECTION (extra additional $6)

Pacific oyster with finger lime dressing (GF)

Steamed fresh pork and prawn siu mai with flying fish roe topping

Spring rolls with king brown mushrooms and mix vegetables (V)

Steamed mushroom dumplings (GF)(V)

Steamed scallop and asparagus sui mai (GF)

Har Gau prawn dumplings (GF)

Native salt and pepper squid with sriracha mayo (GF)

BBQ duck pancake with sweet miso, shallot and cucumber (GF)

Baked snow mountain BBQ pork bun

Shanghai style crispy shallot pancake

Salt and pepper chicken popcorn with Thai basil GF

Crispy tofu with vegetarian XO sauce (GF)(V) 

PREMIUM SELECTION (extra additional $9)

Diced pork belly with ginger and chilli caramel

Grilled lamb riblet with chilli glaze

Wagyu beef SCB with golden pickle and dry chilli dressing

Smoked salmon SCB with salmon caviar and ginger dressing (GF)

Lobster salad with yuzu mayo on steamed bun

Grilled king prawn skewer with native green salt and pepper (GF)

Singapore chilli crab on crispy bun

SUBSTANTIALS (extra additional $11)

Egg noodle salad with sesame sauce and three-color vegetable

Steamed soy rice with crab meat and flying fish roe (GF)

Wok fry shallot rice with salmon and salmon caviar (GF)

Hainan chicken rice with baby tomato and cucumber served with our fruity chilli sauce (GF)

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

A boutique selection of beverages to suit any event, hand selected by our in house Sommeliers

PREMIUM SELECTION PACKAGE

2 HOURS $55PP | 3 HOURS $80PP

CHOOSE ONE OPTION OF EACH:

1 SPARKLING, 1 WHITE, 1 RED & 1 BEER 

*CHAMPAGNE ADDITIONAL $10PP

SOMMELIER SELECTION PACKAGE

2 HOURS $75PP | 3 HOURS $110PP

CHOOSE ONE OPTION OF EACH:

1 SPARKLING, 1 WHITE, 1 RED & 1 BEER

SPARKLING

Prosecco

Champagne

WHITE

Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

RED

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz

BEER

Lotus X White Bay Beer Co ‘Australian Rice Lager’

Ashai Super Dry

Young Henry’s ‘Newtowner’ Pale Ale

CELEBRATION CAKES

CRUNCHY ADORE

Vanilla Sponge cake layered with delicious dulce de leche, pecan brittle and silky vanilla bean buttercream

BERRIES ROMANCE

Vanilla Sponge cake layered with mix berries compote and silky vanilla beans buttercream

VANILLA ADORE

Vanilla Sponge cake layered with delicious dulce de leche and silky vanilla bean buttercream *Option of the sponge cake soaked in “3 Leches”.

NUTTY AMOR

Chocolate Mud cake layered with delightful dulce de leche, pecan brittle and smooth vanilla beans buttercream

BLACK FOREST TEMPTATION

Chocolate Mud cake layered with a creamy chocolate ganache, cherry compote and silky vanilla bean buttercream

CITRUS AFFAIR

Zesty lemon vanilla cake layered with a delicious meringue buttercream and a light citrus curd

SINGLE TIER

SERVINGS – 21PPL

$198

SERVINGS – 37PPL

$318

SERVINGS – 65PPL

$478

DOUBLE TIER

SERVINGS – 70PPL

$518

SERVINGS – 90PPL

$638

TRIPLE TIER

SERVINGS – 100PPL

$788

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Lotus Dining requires a minimum of 72 hours for all dietary requirements and allergies. While we always take the upmost care when catering for all requirements being a Chinese restaurant and due to the style of cooking involved we can never guarantee against traces. It is recommended guests bring any necessary medication with them to the venue.

BOOKING PROCESS

Your booking will only be confirmed once we have received the signed contract with credit card details as an acceptance of the terms and conditions. Should no alternative payment method be provided on the day of your event the final bill will be charged to the elected card on file. A deposit amount of $50 per person is required to secure all private room functions and large group bookings and events. Final numbers, food and beverage selections, and timings must be confirmed at least 1 week prior to your event.

PAYMENT

Minimum spends apply for all private room functions and events. These spends can be made up in both food and beverage and can vary depending on when you wish to book and how many guests are attending your event. A 10% service charge applies on the total bill for all groups of 8 and above and all private room bookings, this goes to the team looking after your event. Please note that all outstanding costs must be settled on the day of your event and we do not allow for invoices to be arrange post event. We do not allow split bills in our venues.

ROOM ALLOCATION

Your room allocation will be recommended to you based upon the number of guests disclosed at the time of your enquiry and availability of our spaces. Should your guests numbers increase or decrease outside of the allocated room’s capacity we may not be able to accommodate your event or additional fees may apply. Seating times are for a maximum of 4 hours dependent on when you choose to begin your event. All lunch bookings must be vacated by 4.30 pm. All dinner bookings must be vacated by 10.30 pm (earlier vacate times may be required on Sunday’s and public holidays).

CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS

All deposits and payments are non-refundable or transferable within 10 days of the event date. Postponement of an event within 10 days of the event date is treated as a cancellation. Cancellations outside of this time are able to be refunded and/or transferred to an alternative date.

THE GARDENS BY LOTUS

We look forward to welcoming you through our doors soon.

ADDRESS

Chinese Garden of Friendship,
Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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OPENING HOURS

Monday – Sunday

11:00am – 3:00pm

6:00pm – 10:00pm (Private Events & Functions Only)

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