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.


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
ADDRESS
Chinese Garden of Friendship,
Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
PHONE
FOR ALL RESERVATION ENQUIRIES
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Sunday
11:00am – 3:00pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm (Private Events & Functions Only)
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