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Explore Lai Wah Chinese Restaurant’s menu featuring fresh seafood stir-fries, savory omelettes, and vibrant vegetarian options in Sans Souci, NSW. Enjoy authentic flavors with excellent service, meal delivery, and takeout.
Lai Wah Chinese Restaurant in Sans Souci offers a dynamic menu that showcases authentic Chinese flavors with a modern twist. The chef’s all-day suggestions are a highlight, featuring sumptuous seafood dishes like the Stir Fry King Prawn & Scallop with XO Sauce, which combines tender shellfish with fresh vegetables in a rich, umami-packed sauce. For seafood lovers, the Combination Seafood with XO Sauce and Garlic Sauce deliver a harmonious blend of prawns, scallops, squid, and seasonal veggies, skillfully stir-fried to preserve freshness and texture. The versatile combination dishes, such as those cooked in Peking or Satay sauces, offer bold, layered flavors that cater to diverse palates. Customers praise the consistently fresh ingredients and expertly balanced spices, with standout items like honey king prawns and spicy chicken earning high marks. Whether dining in or opting for takeaway, Lai Wah ensures each dish is cooked to perfection, creating satisfying meals that invite return visits.
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Spring roll, dim sim, and prawn toast. / 炸春卷，炸點⼼，炸蝦多⼠.
Four steamed buns, each filled with succulent BBQ pork, following the traditional Cha Siu Bao recipe.
Soy, chili soy, chopped chili soy, XO soy, or chili oil soy.
Three pieces of steamed baozi, tenderly filled with seasoned chicken, often accompanied by a blend of finely chopped vegetables.
Three pieces of steamed buns, tenderly filled with a sweet red bean paste, offering a classic taste of Chinese tradition.
Four steamed dumplings, choice of five sauces including soya, chilli paste, chop chilli, XO, and chilli oil blends.
Three pieces of soft, steamed buns filled with slices of Chinese sausage, offering a slightly sweet and smoky taste.
Three pieces of steamed buns, filled with a mix of vegetables, typically includes a variety of mushrooms and leafy greens.
Steamed buns filled with a smooth and sweet egg yolk custard, typically including a hint of salted duck egg yolk. Served in a set of three.
Three pieces of prawns coated in a light batter and fried, typically accompanied by a dipping sauce.
Small (8 pieces) or Large (12 pieces).
Noodle.
Hot and sour soup typically includes a spicy and sour broth, tofu, bamboo shoots, egg, and wood ear mushrooms, often enhanced with pork.
Creamed sweet corn and tender crab meat come together in this soup, often enriched with egg whites for a silky texture.
Minced chicken and sweet corn combined in a thick broth, enhanced with egg drops.
Wontons filled with a mix of meats, typically served in a clear chicken broth with assorted vegetables.
A savory broth with shrimp, beef, chicken, mushrooms, baby corn, bok choy, and carrots, combined with noodles.
Wonton and noodle soup combines handmade pork wontons and egg noodles in a savory broth, typically accented with greens and scallions.
Combination short & long soup typically includes egg noodles, pork wontons, chicken, beef, and vegetables, served in a clear chicken broth.
Soft tofu, seaweed, and gently scrambled eggs in a clear, savory broth.
Hand-made wontons filled with a medley of vegetables, served in a clear, seasoned broth.
Hand-made wontons filled with mixed vegetables and noodles, served in a savory broth.
Soft tofu and a medley of vegetables in a clear, savory broth.
King prawns and scallops stir-fried with XO sauce, accompanied by broccoli, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots.
King prawns stir-fried and served with a rich, umami-packed XO sauce.
King prawns and scallops stir-fried with aromatic ginger and shallots, typically includes a savory blend of spices.
Tender filet steak stir-fried and enveloped in a rich, savory black pepper sauce.
Tender fillet steak slices in Peking sauce, accompanied by bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks.
Pork chops glazed in a honey and pepper sauce, offering a balance of sweetness and a hint of spice.
Tender pork chops coated in a savory Peking sauce, accompanied by pineapple chunks, crisp onions, and green onions.
Crispy deep-fried fish fillets paired with a rich and creamy sweet corn sauce.
Stir-fried king prawns with XO sauce, typically includes a mix of seafood and spices for a unique flavor profile.
Stir-fried king prawns with fresh garlic, offering a savory dish with a prominent garlic aroma.
King prawns coated in a traditional Peking sauce, offering a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
Crispy king prawns glazed with honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds, served on a bed of crunchy rice noodles.
King prawns grilled and served with a savory peanut satay sauce, typically includes a blend of spices.
King prawns cooked in a rich and aromatic curry sauce, typically including a blend of spices.
King prawns stir-fried with cashew nuts, often accompanied by a mix of vegetables, in a savory sauce.
Deep-fried king prawns coated with a light batter, seasoned with a mix of salt and pepper, typically includes hints of garlic and chilli for added flavor.
Deep-fried king prawns enveloped in a crisp batter, served with a tangy sweet and sour sauce, typically includes pineapple, capsicum, and onions.
King prawns stir-fried with a spicy Szechuan sauce, typically including bell peppers and onions for a bold taste.
Scallops stir-fried with a homemade XO sauce, which typically includes dried seafood and chili peppers for a savory and slightly spicy flavor profile.
Scallops stir-fried with a garlic-infused sauce, typically includes vegetables such as bamboo shoots and water chestnuts.
Scallops stir-fried with aromatic ginger and shallots, typically includes a savory sauce.
Scallops sautéed with a blend of Szechuan sauce, typically including garlic, chili peppers, and various vegetables for a spicy kick.
Squid stir-fried with a homemade XO sauce, which typically includes dried scallops and dried prawns, offering a slightly spicy taste.
Squid stir-fried with a rich garlic sauce, offering a savory and aromatic experience.
Squid stir-fried with a savory sauce made from fermented black beans, typically including bell peppers and onions.
Squid stir-fried with aromatic ginger and shallots, offering a savory blend of flavors.
Crispy squid rings seasoned with salt and pepper, garnished with chopped green onions and red chili slices, served with fresh cilantro leaves.
Squid stir-fried with a blend of spicy Szechuan sauce, typically includes bell peppers and onions.
Sliced fish sautéed with a rich and savory XO sauce, typically including a mix of dried seafood and spices for a distinctive taste.
Wok-fried fish slices with a mix of ginger and shallots, offering a savory and slightly aromatic experience.
Fish fillets stir-fried with a blend of Szechuan peppercorns and chili, typically including vegetables in a savory and spicy Szechuan sauce.
Crispy fish fillets lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with chopped green onions and garlic, served on a bed of sautéed onions.
Deep-fried fish coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, often accompanied by pineapple, bell peppers, and onions.
Crispy deep-fried fish fillets paired with a rich, sweet corn sauce.
Tender king prawns and scallops stir-fried with broccoli, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots in a savory XO sauce.
Assorted seafood sautéed in a distinctive XO sauce, typically includes prawns, scallops, squid, and select vegetables.
Assorted seafood stir-fried with a rich garlic sauce, typically includes a mix of prawns, scallops, and fish with a hint of seasonal vegetables.
Assorted seafood stir-fried and served in a rich, savory satay sauce, typically includes a variety of vegetables.
Assorted seafood sautéed with vegetables, typically includes shrimp, scallops, and squid, served in a robust Szechuan sauce known for its bold and spicy flavor.
Tender lamb stir-fried with onions and green peppers in a savory Mongolian sauce.
Sliced lamb, stir-fried and coated in a creamy, peanut-based satay sauce.
Tender lamb stir-fried with a mix of vegetables including broccoli, mushrooms, and peppers, all enveloped in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
Lamb sautéed with XO sauce, a seafood-based spicy and savory sauce, typically includes hints of garlic, chili, and dried scallop.
Sliced lamb stir-fried with onions in a rich black pepper sauce.
Sliced lamb stir-fried with aromatic ginger and shallots, following traditional Chinese techniques.
Sautéed sliced lamb with a rich garlic sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables for added texture and flavor.
Pan-fried filet mignon, typically includes a rich black pepper sauce.
Tender filet mignon pieces with Peking sauce, accompanied by pineapple chunks, onions, and green onions.
Tender filet mignon sautéed with a blend of traditional Mongolian sauce, typically includes onions and select spices for a rich flavor profile.
Tender fillet steak in a honey and pepper sauce, accompanied by stir-fried zucchini, baby corn, and carrots.
Tender filet mignon stir-fried and served with a robust Szechwan sauce, typically featuring a blend of spicy and bold flavors.
Sliced beef stir-fried with a selection of vegetables, typically includes onions and peppers, in a rich satay sauce.
Sliced beef stir-fried with green onions and onions, typically includes a spicy and savory sauce.
Szechuan beef typically features thinly sliced beef stir-fried with a variety of vegetables such as celery, carrots, and bell peppers, all coated in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
Sliced beef and mixed vegetables, including onions and carrots, cooked in a savory yellow curry sauce.
Tender beef slices stir-fried with fresh ginger, shallots, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.
Sliced beef stir-fried with a mix of vegetables, typically including broccoli and carrots, in a savory garlic sauce.
Tender beef slices stir-fried with black bean sauce, bell peppers, carrots, baby corn, broccoli, and onions.
Sliced beef stir-fried with a medley of seasonal vegetables, typically including but not limited to broccoli, carrots, and snow peas.
Sliced beef stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, all brought together in a savory black pepper sauce.
Sautéed beef in a rich XO sauce, a unique blend typically including dried seafood and spices.
Stir-fried tender beef with cashew nuts, typically includes a mix of vegetables for a balanced and textural dish.
Tender filet mignon slices stir-fried with XO sauce, accompanied by crisp broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.
Sliced beef stir-fried with a savory Peking sauce, typically accompanied by vegetables.
Stir-fried beef with a sweet and spicy blend of honey and black pepper sauce, typically including onions and bell peppers.
Beef shank marinated and slow-braised in a savory soy-based sauce, typically includes spices and herbs for added depth of flavor.
Diced chicken stir-fried with mixed vegetables, typically including celery and carrots, complemented by crunchy cashew nuts in a savory sauce.
Stir-fried sliced chicken with a mix of vegetables such as celery, carrots, and bell peppers in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
Tender chicken slices stir-fried with onions and green peppers in a rich satay sauce.
Stir-fried chicken with green and white onions, typically includes a spicy and sweet Mongolian sauce.
Sliced chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and carrots, typically includes a yellow curry sauce.
Sliced chicken stir-fried with green peppers, onions, and carrots, all enveloped in a classic black bean sauce.
Tender chicken slices stir-fried with fresh ginger, crisp shallots, and vibrant green vegetables.
Sliced chicken stir-fried with garlic sauce, typically includes vegetables such as bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Sliced chicken stir-fried with a medley of seasonal vegetables, often including items like broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms.
Sliced chicken stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, enveloped in a rich black pepper sauce.
Savory chicken strips stir-fried with a selection of vegetables, typically coated in a rich Peking sauce.
Deep--Fired Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Deep-Fried Chicken with Honey Sauce
Deep-Fried Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Deep-Fried Chicken with Plum Sauce
Marinated chicken stir-fried in a distinctive XO sauce, which typically includes dried seafood, chili peppers, onions, and garlic.
Deep-fried chicken, seasoned with a blend of salt and pepper, often accompanied by a mix of garlic, onions, and chili.
Deep-fried pork chop seasoned with a mix of salt and pepper, often accompanied by diced onions and jalapeños for added flavor.
Pork chops glazed with a honey and pepper sauce, offering a balance of sweetness and a mild kick of pepper.
Tender pork chops coated in a rich Peking sauce, served with pineapple chunks, onions, and green onions.
Tender barbecued pork slices glazed with plum sauce, served with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and scallions.
Tender pork pieces coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, accompanied by crisp bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
Deep-fried pork seasoned with a blend of salt and pepper, typically accompanied by jalapeños and green onions for added flavor.
Egg omelette with king prawns, typically includes shallots, bean sprouts, and carrots, finished with a savory gravy.
Eggs whisked and cooked with a mix of chicken, pork, prawns, and select vegetables, served with a savory sauce.
Tender chicken pieces nestled in a fluffy omelette, typically including bean sprouts and onions.
Egg omelette filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables, gently folded and served with a savory sauce.
A classic, gently cooked omelette, typically seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper, offering a simple yet satisfying taste.
With your choice Oyster or Garlic Sauce.
With your choice Oyster or Garlic Sauce.
With your choice Oyster or Garlic Sauce.
Stir-fried assorted vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms, coated in a rich and aromatic curry sauce.
Deep-fried tofu seasoned with a blend of spicy salt, typically including a mix of peppers and onions.
Special fried rice typically includes shrimp, chicken, and BBQ pork, mixed with peas, carrots, and egg, stir-fried with rice.
Chicken and pineapple fried rice combines tender chicken pieces and sweet pineapple with egg, peas, carrots, and onions, all stir-fried together.
Stir-fried rice with a medley of seasonal vegetables and egg, lightly seasoned with soy sauce.
Stir-fried rice with shrimp, scrambled eggs, diced ham, and green onions.
Stir-fried rice with shrimp, ham, peas, and carrots, typically includes egg.
A large portion of freshly steamed white rice, served in a generous quantity suitable for sharing.
Per person.
King prawns cooked in a savory curry sauce, typically includes onions and peas, served over steamed rice.
Steamed rice served with a mix of beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp, typically accompanied by assorted vegetables.
Sliced beef and potatoes simmered in a rich curry sauce, served over steamed rice.
Curry chicken rice features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich curry sauce, typically served over a bed of steamed rice.
Prawns cooked in a curry sauce, typically includes a blend of spices, served over steamed rice.
Stir-fried rice with chicken, typically includes egg, peas, carrots, and green onions.
Stir-fried rice with slices of beef, egg, peas, carrots, and a hint of green onion, typically seasoned with soy sauce.
Seafood combination laksa typically includes a variety of seafood in a spicy coconut curry soup, served with noodles.
Rice noodles and plump king prawns in a spicy coconut curry soup, typically includes bean sprouts and tofu.
Combination laksa typically includes a rich and spicy broth filled with noodles, chicken, beef, pork, prawns, and tofu, garnished with vegetables and herbs.
Sliced chicken and vermicelli noodles served in a spicy coconut milk-based soup, often accompanied by bean sprouts and tofu.
Beef laksa features tender slices of beef, typically accompanied by rice vermicelli noodles, beansprouts, and shallots, all served in a rich, coconut-based curry laksa soup.
Mixed vegetables with rice vermicelli noodles in a special laksa soup, typically includes a variety of seasonal vegetables.
Chop chilli soya sauce combines chopped chillies with soy sauce, offering a spicy and savory addition to enhance dishes.
Ground chili peppers combined with oil and seasoning to add heat to any dish.
Honey sauce, or 蜜糖酱, is a sweet, honey-infused condiment, ideal for enhancing the flavors of various dishes through dipping, glazing, or drizzling.
Lemon sauce, or 柠檬酱, is a sweet and citrusy condiment, often used to enhance various dishes with its bright and tangy flavor profile.
Plum sauce, also known as 梅酱, is a sweet and tangy sauce made from plums, sugar, vinegar, and spices, typically used as a dipping sauce or condiment.
Homemade sweet and sour sauce, a blend of tangy and sweet flavors, often used as a dipping or glazing sauce.
Deep-fried wheat noodles, offering a crunchy texture, typically served as an add-on to enhance soups or chow mein dishes.
House-made chili oil, crafted with a blend of ground chili peppers and hot oil for an added spicy dimension to dishes.
XO sauce is a gourmet condiment made from dried seafood, including scallops and shrimp, combined with chili peppers, onions, and garlic.
Aromatic curry sauce, typically includes a blend of spices, ideal for enhancing various dishes.
A creamy and spicy peanut-based sauce, typically includes a blend of spices and is used as a dipping or cooking sauce.
Cola, 375 ml option.
Cola, available in 375 ml or 1.25 liter sizes, without added sugar.
A 1.25-liter bottle of orange soda, offering a sweet and citrusy flavor.
Chinese soda, available in 375 ml or 1.25 ltr.
A 1.25-liter bottle of Sunkist soda, offering a citrusy orange flavor without any added sugar.
Orange fruit drink with 30% fruit juice and no preservatives. 250 ml.
Apple fruit drink with 30% fruit juice, offering a refreshing taste of apples in a convenient 250 ml bottle.
Naturally carbonated mineral water with a crisp, refreshing taste.
A citrusy orange soda offering a refreshing and tangy taste in a convenient can size.
Boneless duck typically paired with sweet and tangy plum sauce.
Boneless duck, typically deep-fried, drizzled with a tangy lemon sauce.
A medley of shrimp, chicken, beef, baby corn, broccoli, and green peppers stir-fried in XO sauce.
A savory mix of meats stir-fried with vegetables, coated in a rich and aromatic Peking sauce.
A medley of chicken, beef, and prawns, stir-fried and enveloped in a creamy peanut satay sauce.
A medley of meats stir-fried with vegetables in a bold Szechuan sauce, known for its spicy and complex flavors.
Stir-fried combination of meats and vegetables, typically including onions and peppers, in a rich mongolian sauce.
Combination with curry sauce typically includes a medley of chicken, beef, pork, squid, and king prawns, stir-fried with vegetables like peas, onions, and carrots in a savory curry sauce.
Crispy Noodle
Crispy Noodle
Crispy Noodle
Crispy Noodle
Crispy Noodle
Hokkien noodles stir-fried with king prawns, often accompanied by vegetables such as bean sprouts, onions, and carrots.
Wide hokkien noodles stir-fried with beef and a mix of vegetables, typically includes onions and bean sprouts.
Hokkien noodles stir-fried with chicken, typically includes a savory sauce and assorted vegetables.
Stir-fried rice noodles with a mix of chicken, pork, and bbq pork, typically accompanied by vegetables.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with succulent king prawns and a mix of traditional Chinese vegetables.
Stir-fried wide rice noodles with beef, typically includes bean sprouts and onions, all coated in a savory soy sauce.
Fresh homemade rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, typically includes bean sprouts, onions, and green onions.
Rice vermicelli stir-fried with curry, typically includes shrimp, barbecue pork, and a blend of vegetables.
Crispy Noodle
Seafood noodle soup with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli. Served in a savory broth.
King prawn served in savory broth with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli.
Combination noodle soup with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli.
BBQ pork with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli in a savory broth.
Chicken noodle soup with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli in a savory broth.
Tender beef slices, choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli in savory broth.
Mixed vegetable noodle soup with choice of egg noodle, rice noodle, or vermicelli.
Your choice of Spring Rolls( 4PCS), Fried Dim Sim (4PCS) or Steamed Dim Sim( 4PCS). Your choice of Mongolian Lamb, Beef or Chicken Your choice of Honey or Lemon Chicken Your choice of Satay Beef, Satay Chicken, Szechuan Beef or Szechuan Chicken Mixed Vegetables with Garlic Sauce or Oyster Sauce 1 x Large Fried Rice Your choice of 1.25L Coke, No Sugar Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Solo
2 X Entrees-Choice of Spring Rolls(6PCS), Vegetarian Spring Rolls (6PCS), Fried Dim Sim(6PCS), Steamed Dim Sim (6PCS) or Prawn Toast(4PCS) 1 X Seafood Dish 1X Mongolian Dish 1 X Combination Dish 1X Pork Chop Dish 1 X Chicken/Beef with Cashew nut 1X Fried Rice 1 X Steamed Rice 1X Choice of 1.25L Soft Drink
Prawn chips, also known as 虾片, are a crispy snack made from a light dough infused with prawn essence, typically deep-fried for a golden finish.
Crunchy peanuts coated in a sweet honey glaze.
Pork and chives wrapped in dough, available steamed, in soup, or pan-fried, with options for combined vegetable or seaweed egg soup. Choose from five soy-based sauces, including chilli enhanced variations.
Chicken and cabbage filling. Choose from steamed, in soup, or pan-fried. Accompanied by a variety of sauces including soya, chili, XO, and chili oil blends. 12 pieces.
The food was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the prices were reasonable.
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