Hutong Harry's — Restaurant in Byron Bay

A couple of weeks ago I went to this restaurant as I noticed it had Yum Cha which I love. As a person of Chinese decent I was expecting the usual Dumpling assortment etc. There wasn't actually much on the menu to be honest but we indeed did order Dumplings and Spring Rolls just basic food that you would normally get at a normal Yum Cha as there was nothing else on the menu we were interested in eating. I am so sorry to say that the food was not only terrible but it was horrendously expensive. For two Dumplings that were tiny, it was $14. Who pays $14 for two Dumplings???? I have eaten Dumplings all over the world and also had Yum Cha in many countries but this Yum Cha should not have been called that because it really wasn't Yum Cha at all and the Dumplings were terrible and the Spring Rolls were so so. I am all for experimenting and fusion in food but I am very sorry to say that this was not a good example if that was what they were going for. It was really sad because the vibe was fabulous and likewise the staff but Yum Cha is not their forte but perhaps their normal menu...

I really wanted to like this place and it was my suggestion to bring friends in who were visiting Byron. Unfortunately, the experience was very mixed and mostly not in a positive way. Food was nice but portions were small and it had the feeling of just trying a bit too hard to be fancy instead of just being delicious Chinese food. Wait staff seemed good but then it got pretty inconsistent pretty quickly. Whenever multiple staff look after one group it's always asking for problems. One of our dishes was just completely forgotten about and even after I asked about it, the wait staff never actually checked on whether the dish ever arrived until we asked a second time only to be told it probably got taken to the wrong table. Then a waiter brining drinks tipped an entire glass of wine into one of my friends laps so he had to sit the rest of the dinner with wine soaked pants. They did comp the wine and the forgotten dish but those 2 things just really made it not a great experience. Don't think I'll rush back or recommend to...

Stepping into @hutongharrys felt like wandering into a hidden back alley in Shanghai – moody lighting, funky house beats, and an aesthetic dripping with espionage intrigue. The bar whispered “secret agent” and every dish spoke volumes.

✨ The Feast: 🥢Steamed Scallops: A delicate balance of tender sweetness, bright lime, and a gentle chili kick. 🥢Shiitake & Water Chestnut Dumplings: Earthy, crunchy perfection floating in a ginger-kissed broth. 🥢Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Juicy, fragrant parcels served with a golden broth that lingered long after the last sip. 🥢Crab Fried Rice: Smoky XO sauce, sweet crab, and crispy crumbs in every luxurious bite. 🥢Stir-Fried Mongolian Beef: Tender beef, smoky capsicum, and a vibrant zing of chili and ginger.

Every dish was a thoughtful blend of texture, flavor, and artistry – a sensory journey in the heart of Byron. Bring friends, share everything, and taste it all.

📍 Dining here is more than a meal; it’s an experience #ByronBayEats #FoodieParadise #HutongHarrys...