Best Yum Cha in CBD

Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars

● Updated September 2026 · 5 venues

The best yum cha in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).

#1 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle

Light Years - Newcastle

📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps

#2 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle

📍 169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the yakitori and Scallop wrapped in Bacon; the yuzu highball is essential.

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (852 reviews) on Google Maps

#3 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle

📍 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Chef Special Steak and My Childhood Memory cocktail.

📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps

#4 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle

📍 326 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the pan-fried buns, three mushroom dumpling, and lamb cumin pastry.

🌱 Vegetarian options📍 CBD

★ 4.6 (486 reviews) on Google Maps

#5 of 5 spot spots in Newcastle

📍 212 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.1 (505 reviews) on Google Maps

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