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Lion Dance

5 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

Recommended by 21 people

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5 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

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+61 3 9397 2579
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lion Dance

Old-school Australian-Chinese banquets done right, where generous portions and true family hospitality never went out of style. The dining room carries a distinct nineties neighborhood warmth, run alongside the owners' kids who help take orders and run the floor. Tables quickly fill with heaping fried rice, curry puffs packed with filling, and thick cuts of roast duck. Takeaway orders receive the same thoughtful attention—crispy battered dishes are packaged separately from hot sauces to ensure nothing turns soggy on the drive home.

  • Crisp takeaway packing: Battered and coated takeaway items are packed separately from their sauces so they stay crisp in transit.
  • Generous banquet spreads: Multi-course banquets and large portions deliver classic sweet-and-sour and fried rice nostalgia.
  • Family-run dining floor: The owners' children actively help seat guests, take orders, and run the floor with warm hospitality.
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Why Diners Choose Lion Dance

Generous classic banquet fare, thoughtful takeaway care, and welcoming family hospitality in Williamstown.

  • Bountiful Banquets and Ample Leftovers

    Multi-course banquets and classic dishes are served in generous proportions that comfortably feed groups and ensure takeaway leftovers.

    the banquet A we got was plenty of food (so much so that we had to take away the leftovers).

    Ryan H

  • Crisp Takeaway Packaging

    Crispy battered proteins are boxed separately from accompanying sauces, protecting texture and crispness during transport.

    if you take away coated or battered items with a sauce it's all packed separate so the batter stays crisp for you

    Graeme Leach

  • Homestyle Cooking and Prideful Hospitality

    Guests experience genuine warmth and care delivered through generations of dedicated family restaurant ownership.

    with a home cooked feel like mum just prepared it. Evidence of a chef with a lifetime of experience

    Jason Zahra

  • Nostalgic Australian-Chinese Classics

    Classic suburban Chinese preparations invoke fond nostalgia reminiscent of traditional childhood family dinners.

    Id been craving nostalgic Australian takeaway Chinese as there’s none near us in Sydney and boy did this hit the spot. Fast, cheap & all the classic dishes

    Lyndon Burke

  • Engaging Family-Run Floor Service

    Young family members actively take orders, check on diners, and assist at the counter with attentive hospitality.

    This is a family business and the children had their jobs to do. Our 'waiter' would have been around 10 years old and did an exceptional job at taking our orders and repeating them back to us without mistake

    Glenn Stocchelli

  • Family and Child-Friendly Atmosphere

    Dining groups and families with young children are greeted with thoughtful accommodations, entertaining tricks, and relaxed care.

    The staff were so good with the kids providing magic tricks and toys to play with.

    Eubien Delima

Classic dishes and hearty banquets celebrated for authentic flavour and generous portions

  • Fried Rice

    The fried rice wasn’t just “good fried rice.” It was the main character. Every grain had flavour.

    Minjun Lee

  • Banquet A

    the banquet A we got was plenty of food (so much so that we had to take away the leftovers). The duck pieces in the pecking duck wraps were thick and juicy.

    Ryan H

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, coated in that glossy, tangy sauce that makes you question every other sweet and sour you’ve ever eaten.

    Minjun Lee

  • Dumplings

    The dumplings? Unreal. Like, how are they even legal?? Soft, juicy, perfectly seasoned

    Minjun Lee

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dining gestures and hospitable care at Lion Dance

  • Celebration Ice Cream and Music

    When celebrating occasions such as birthdays, the team brings out decorated ice cream accompanied by music.

  • Magic Tricks and Table Toys

    To keep children engaged at the table, staff provide toys and entertain young diners with magic tricks.

  • Separate Batter and Sauce Packaging

    For coated and battered takeaway orders, sauces are packaged in separate containers to keep the batter crisp on the journey home.

  • Leftover Containers and Carry Bags

    Diners with generous feast portions are automatically provided with takeaway containers and a carry bag to easily pack up leftovers.

Before you head over

Practical advice on portions, takeaway packaging, and table settings for your meal at Lion Dance

  • Plan for generous portions and banquet leftovers

    Portions and banquets are substantial, so plan for leftover takeaway containers or consider ordering moderately if you have a smaller appetite.

  • Takeaway fried dishes travel crisp

    Battered and coated takeaway items come with sauce packaged separately to ensure the batter stays crisp until you unpack at home.

  • Ask directly if you prefer chopsticks

    Tables are typically set with western cutlery; request chopsticks directly from the family service team if you prefer traditional dining utensils.

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