King Clarence
Sydney CBD, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book King Clarence for a lively Sydney CBD meal where the à la carte format lets the table build its own progression across Chinese, Korean and Japanese influences. It suits dinner with energy more than hushed conversation, though lunch is the smarter move for business meals or a tighter schedule.
About King Clarence
Is King Clarence worth booking in Sydney? Yes, if the goal is a Contemporary Asian meal from chef-owner Khanh Nguyen, with influences from China, Korea and Japan. The price is $75 per person, and the restaurant is listed as open daily from 12:00 PM, with dinner service beginning at 5:30 PM and varying by day.
The strongest reason to book is the cooking itself. Signature dishes include Fish Finger Bao, pork-free mapo tofu with bone marrow and prawns, Wild Caught Barramundi with tomato ssamjang and lap cheong broth, and Japanese milk bread with beef marrow gravy and Okinawa black sugar.
Order around the signature dishes
The smart play is to build the meal around the signature dishes. Fish Finger Bao, pork-free mapo tofu with bone marrow and prawns, and Wild Caught Barramundi with tomato ssamjang and lap cheong broth all point to the restaurant’s Chinese, Korean and Japanese references.
King Clarence is best understood as a chef-led Contemporary Asian restaurant rather than a single-cuisine venue. The listed signature dishes move across bao, mapo tofu, barramundi and Japanese milk bread, so it suits diners who want a meal with several reference points rather than one narrow style.
The restaurant is listed as open from midday, with dinner hours varying by day
King Clarence is listed as open daily from 12:00 PM. Dinner service begins at 5:30 PM, with Sunday to Wednesday listed to 9:30 PM and Thursday to Saturday running later, depending on the source.
Dress code is smart casual, so neat city dining clothes are the safest choice. The price is $75 per person, which makes it useful for diners comparing Sydney restaurants on both cuisine and budget.
Use the wider Sydney shortlists before committing to a whole night
If this is part of a broader Sydney plan, start with our full Sydney restaurants guide, then build the night around bars, hotels or experiences using our full Sydney bars guide, our full Sydney hotels guide and our full Sydney experiences guide. Wine-focused readers can also scan our full Sydney wineries guide before planning a longer trip.
For this booking decision, keep the comparison focused on King Clarence and other Sydney dining rooms in general. King Clarence makes the most sense when you want Contemporary Asian cooking with Chinese, Korean and Japanese influences at the verified $75 per person price point.
Planning details
- Location
- 171 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Website
- bentleyrestaurantgroup.com.au/kingclarence
- Phone
- +61 2 8456 7120
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek contemporary Asian diner with neon accents, mid-tempo electronic music and house DJs creating a fun, loud and busy atmosphere that still feels chic and smart-casual, suited to business lunches and lively evening blowouts.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Fish Finger Bao
- Pork-free mapo tofu with bone marrow and prawns
- Wild Caught Barramundi with tomato ssamjang and lap cheong broth
- Japanese milk bread with beef marrow gravy and Okinawa black sugar
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- Getting there
- 171 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to King Clarence?
Aim for smart casual clothing. King Clarence’s dress code is smart casual, so neat city dining clothes are the safest choice.
What are King Clarence’s hours?
King Clarence is open daily from 12:00 PM, with dinner beginning at 5:30 PM. Dinner hours vary by day: Sunday to Wednesday is listed to 9:30 PM, while Thursday to Saturday runs later depending on the source.
What are alternatives to King Clarence in Sydney?
Look for other Sydney dining rooms if you want to compare options. King Clarence makes sense when you want Contemporary Asian cooking with Chinese, Korean and Japanese influences in one restaurant.
Is King Clarence worth the price?
Yes, if you want a Sydney meal at the verified $75 per person price point from chef-owner Khanh Nguyen. The value case is strongest for diners interested in Contemporary Asian cooking across Chinese, Korean and Japanese references.
Can King Clarence accommodate groups?
group-dining details are not available here. What is is that King Clarence is open daily from 12:00 PM, with dinner beginning at 5:30 PM and later closing times from Thursday to Saturday depending on the source.
What should I order at King Clarence?
Signature dishes include Fish Finger Bao, pork-free mapo tofu with bone marrow and prawns, Wild Caught Barramundi with tomato ssamjang and lap cheong broth, and Japanese milk bread with beef marrow gravy and Okinawa black sugar.
Is King Clarence good for a special occasion?
It can be, especially if the occasion calls for a Sydney restaurant with chef-led Contemporary Asian cooking rather than a strictly formal format. The price is $75 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.
