Best Yum Cha in Brisbane
The best yum cha in Brisbane right now is Steamed (score 63 from 249 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for yum cha in Brisbane — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best yum cha in Brisbane right now is Steamed in Brisbane City ($ price tier) (6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 youtube reviews), ahead of LONGTIME DINING, Donna Chang. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 27,403 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 37 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Steamed (Brisbane City) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | LONGTIME DINING (4,639 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 16 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Steamed | Brisbane City | $ | 4.5★ | Trolley service |
| #2 | LONGTIME DINING | Brisbane City | — | 4.8★ | Trolley service |
| #3 | Donna Chang | Brisbane City | $$$ | 4.4★ | — |
| #4 | Yum Cha Cuisine Garden City | Upper Mount Gravatt | $$ | 4.4★ | — |
| #5 | Longwang Restaurant | Brisbane City | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
🏅 Locals’ pick
Steamed
63📍 95 Turbot St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings; the spring roll is a must try.
★ 4.5 (249 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews
#2 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 L1, UL02/226 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the forbidden whole duck and the duck and prawn dumplings.
★ 4.8 (4,639 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 Suite 3/171 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,788 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 R6 Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings and egg tarts; try the chicken feet too.
★ 4.4 (3,745 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 144 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Jade banquet; it is delicious and well worth it.
★ 4.8 (2,080 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crispy skin chicken and dumplings; both are amazing.
★ 4.3 (1,360 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 West Village Shopping Precinct, Shop T22/45 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the satay chicken skewers and prawn and duck dumplings.
★ 4.7 (2,211 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 20A, Uptown Centre, Level A/91 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.8 (727 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.5 (3,353 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
King Tea
11📍 100 Latrobe Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia
★ 4.6 (849 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 Upper Plaza Level, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,312 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 370 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
★ 4.3 (712 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 Level 2/33 Felix St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.7 (194 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 119 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.4 (596 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 Shop 3/97 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.2 (1,319 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 16 yum cha spots in Brisbane
📍 101/358 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
★ 3.2 (1,269 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1 editorial list
Common yum cha questions in Brisbane
What's the best budget yum cha in Brisbane?
Steamed is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Brisbane City — #1 overall for yum cha.
Where's the best yum cha in Brisbane for a special occasion?
Donna Chang ($$$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Brisbane City.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly yum cha in Brisbane?
King Tea is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Paddington.
Where can I get gluten-free yum cha in Brisbane?
Madame Wu is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Brisbane City.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Brisbane · 🥟 best dumplings in Brisbane · 🍗 best fried chicken in Brisbane · 🥖 best bánh mì in Brisbane. Yum Cha elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in Brisbane City. Q&A: your yum cha questions answered. Nationally: best yum cha in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best yum cha in Brisbane?
Steamed currently ranks #1 for yum cha in Brisbane — 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews.
What is the best cheap yum cha in Brisbane?
Steamed is the highest-ranked budget option in Brisbane City.
How does BestDish rank yum cha in Brisbane?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.