Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant

Restaurant · Pan-AsianBalmain4.7 (307 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

56 dishesmenu read 10 Novsoyabalmain.com.au

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Soya Yum Cha Boxes

  • Soya Yum Cha Box$38

    14 pieces: prawn dumpling 2, pork dumpling 2, BBQ pork bun 2, spinach prawn gow gee 2, prawn har gow 2, scallop gow gee 2, soup pork…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Soya Yum Cha Box Plus$44

    18 pieces: prawn dumpling 2, pork dumpling 2, BBQ pork bun 2, spinach prawn gow gee 2, prawn har gow 2, scallop gow gee 2, soup pork…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Dim Sum

  • Prawn Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Siu Mai$14

    4 pieces

  • Pork and Prawn Siu Mai$14

    4 pieces

    Likely shellfish

  • Pork Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Mini Man Tou$12

    3 pieces

  • BBQ Pork Bun$12

    3 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Custard Lava Bun$12

    3 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Black Sesame Lava Bun$12

    3 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Soup Pork Dumpling$14

    5 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Prawn Har Gow$14

    4 pieces

    Likely shellfish

  • Spinach Prawn Gow Gee$14

    4 pieces

    Likely shellfish

  • Scallop Gow Gee$14

    4 pieces

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawn and Chives Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Prawn and Snow Pea Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • BBQ Duck Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable and Corn Dumpling$12

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Pork Spare Rib$12
  • Sin Juk Guin$12

    Bean curd sheet with pork mince

    Likely soy

  • Beef Ball$12

    5 pieces

Fried Dishes

  • Prawn Wonton$14

    6 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Vegetable Wonton$14

    6 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Scallop and Prawn Wonton$14

    6 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Pan Fried Pork Bun$16

    6 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Red Curry Corn Fritter$18

    4 pieces

  • Fish Cakes$14

    4 pieces

    Likely fish

  • Chinese Chives Cakes$14

    6 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Fried BBQ Pork Pie$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Glutinous Rice Pork Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Prawn and Chives Dumpling$14

    4 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fried Shallot Pancake$14

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Salt and Pepper White Baits$20
  • Salt and Pepper Tofu$22

    Likely soy

  • Salt and Pepper Squid$24

    Likely shellfish

  • Beef Spring Rolls$18

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Veggie Spring Rolls$16

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Veggie Bean Curd Roll$16

    4 pieces

    Likely soy

  • Seafood Net Spring Roll$16

    4 pieces

    Likely gluten

  • Soya Sample Box$26

    Fried prawn wonton 2, fried scallop wonton 2, fish cake 2, vegetarian spring roll 2

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Bites

  • Betel Leaf$6

    Topped w/ smoked trout, chilli, garlic, galangal and fried shallot (1)

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Scallop$6

    W/ chilli, ginger Nam Jim and fried shallot (1)

    Likely shellfish

  • Pork Belly Bao Bun$6

    W/ cucumber & house made honey mustard (1)

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken San Choy Bow$18

    W/ baby corn, water chestnut, mushroom (2)

  • Fried Eggplant Stuffed$22

    W/ prawn & pork in black vinegar and soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Beef Murtabak$19

    Pan fried roti w/ satay sauce

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Marinated Chicken Wings (8)$16
  • Peking Duck Pancake (1)$6

    Likely gluten

Side Dishes

  • Steamed Chinese Broccoli$20

    W/ garlic & oyster sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Wok Tossed Water Spinach$18

    W/ oyster sauce & soybean paste, fried garlic

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Deep Fried Water Spinach$24

    W/ tofu, chilli jam, coconut and lime dressing

    VeganLikely soy

  • Egg Fried Rice$20

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken and Egg Fried Rice$22

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Special Fried Rice$26

    W/ Chinese sausage, chicken, prawn, egg & shallot

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Stir Fried Chicken Hokkien Noodle$24

    W/ onion, mixed veggie and oyster sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

The menu’s own key: ★ Soya Signature · A Seafood sourced in Australia · i Seafood imported outside Australia · GF and GFO appear as printed

What the menu saysTasting menus: "Please notify us of any dietary requirements, food allergies, or special dietary needs before ordering. While every care is taken, traces of allergens may remain due to shared cooking equipment."
  • Tasting menus: "Please notify us of any dietary requirements, food allergies, or special dietary needs before ordering. While every care is taken, traces of allergens may remain due to shared cooking equipment."

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Tasting Menu ($55 per person)

Tasting menu

  • Tasting Menu$55

    Per person, minimum 2 people. Betel leaf topped with smoked trout, chilli, garlic, galangal and fried shallots; grilled scallop with…

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

Tasting Menu ($65 per person)

Tasting menu

  • Tasting Menu$65

    Per person, minimum 2 people. Peking duck pancake with house made hoisin sauce; steamed dumpling of prawn with shiitake mushroom & water…

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (2)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address374 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Pan-Asian
Phone+61 451 230 868
Websitesoyabalmain.com.au
BookingOnline through NowBookIt
Google rating4.7 from 307 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from soyabalmain.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9:30pm
  • Tuesday11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Friday11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday11am–9:30pm
  • Sunday11am–8:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant

Does Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Tasting menus: "Please notify us of any dietary requirements, food allergies, or special dietary needs before ordering.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant?

Steamed Chinese Broccoli (ask for gluten free preparation (GFO)); Wok Tossed Water Spinach (ask for gluten free preparation (GFO)); Egg Fried Rice (ask for gluten free preparation (GFO)); Chicken and Egg Fried Rice (ask for gluten free preparation (GFO)).

When is Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant open?

Monday: 5pm–9:30pm. Tuesday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Friday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 11am–9:30pm. Sunday: 11am–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Soya Cafe Bar and Restaurant online?

Yes, through NowBookIt: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=24028dda-6dcf-446c-a933-ac5cbf5d0cb8&colors=hex%2Cffc107&theme=light&venueid=10065

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