The River Orchid Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant · ChineseNorth Richmond

No dishes marked gluten free

35 dishesmenu read 10 Novtheriverorchid.com.au

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Full Menu

Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–9pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–9:30pm; closed Monday

Chef's Specialties

  • Peking Duck

    Crispy Peking Duck served with pancakes, cucumber, shallot and hoisin sauce. Two courses; the second course is the remaining duck meat…

    Likely gluten

  • Live Mud Crab & Lobster

    Whole live mud crab cooked to order. Choose ginger and shallot, black bean, or chilli. Availability varies with the season; call ahead to…

    Likely shellfish

Starters

  • San Choy Bow

    Seasoned mince and finely cut vegetables spooned into crisp iceberg lettuce cups.

  • Spring Rolls

    Golden, crisp pastry filled with seasoned vegetables and meat, served with a dipping sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Prawn Toast

    Minced prawn spread on bread, coated in sesame seeds and deep-fried until golden.

    Likely glutenLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Wonton Soup

    Handmade wontons filled with pork and prawn, served in a clear, aromatic broth.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Steamed Dumplings

    Pleated dumplings filled with seasoned pork and vegetable mix, steamed and served with a light soy dipping sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

    House-glazed barbecue pork, sliced and served with a drizzle of the roasting juices.

Poultry

  • Sizzling Garlic Chicken

    Tender chicken cooked in a bold garlic sauce, served on a cast-iron plate.

  • Honey Chicken

    Crisp battered chicken tossed in a warm honey glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Roast Duck with Plum Sauce

    Cantonese-roasted duck, lacquered and sliced, served with house-made plum sauce.

  • Lemon Chicken

    Lightly battered chicken fillets served in a bright, tangy lemon sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Kung Pao Chicken

    Diced chicken wok-tossed with peanuts, dried chillies and a savoury-sweet sauce.

    Likely nuts

  • Cashew Chicken

    Sliced chicken stir-fried with cashews, capsicum and shallots in a savoury sauce.

    Likely nuts

Seafood

  • Garlic Prawns

    Whole prawns wok-tossed in a fragrant garlic and shallot sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Whole Steamed Fish

    Fresh whole fish steamed Cantonese-style and finished with hot oil, julienned ginger, shallot and soy.

    Likely fish

  • Seafood & Tofu Claypot

    Mixed seafood and silken tofu braised in a claypot with a savoury, lightly spiced broth.

    Likely soy

  • Prawns in Black Bean Sauce

    Prawns stir-fried with fermented black beans, capsicum and onion in a bold, umami-rich sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Squid

    Tender squid dusted in a seasoned crust and deep-fried, then tossed with chilli and shallot.

    Likely shellfish

  • Mud Crab & Lobster

    Cooked to order. Choose ginger and shallot, black bean, or chilli. Call ahead to confirm what is available on the day.

    Likely shellfish

Beef & Pork

  • Beef in Black Bean Sauce

    Tender sliced beef wok-tossed with capsicum and onion in a fermented black bean sauce.

  • Mongolian Beef

    Strips of beef cooked in a caramelised soy and hoisin sauce with spring onions.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Sweet & Sour Pork

    Crispy pork pieces tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, capsicum and onion.

  • Braised Pork Belly

    Slow-braised pork belly in a master stock of soy, rice wine and warm spices.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Beef with Ginger & Oyster Sauce

    Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with fresh ginger and oyster sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs

    Pork spare ribs in a seasoned crust, deep-fried and finished with chilli and shallots.

Rice & Noodles

  • Special Fried Rice

    Wok-tossed jasmine rice with egg, prawn, bbq pork, peas and spring onion.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Hokkien Noodles

    Thick, chewy noodles wok-tossed with a choice of protein and vegetables in a savoury sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Ho Fun

    Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef and bean shoots in a savoury soy sauce.

    Likely soy

  • Singapore Noodles

    Thin rice vermicelli wok-tossed with curry powder, prawn, bbq pork, egg and vegetables.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Congee

    Slow-cooked rice porridge served with your choice of accompaniments.

  • Steamed Jasmine Rice

    Fragrant, fluffy jasmine rice steamed to order.

Vegetarian & GF

  • Braised Tofu with Mushrooms

    Silken tofu and shiitake mushrooms braised in a rich oyster-style sauce.

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Seasonal vegetables wok-tossed over high heat with garlic, ginger and a light soy dressing.

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Vegetarian Fried Rice

    Wok-tossed rice with egg, seasonal vegetables and shallots.

    VegetarianLikely egg

What the menu saysThe menu states there is a separate selection of gluten-free alternatives and a dedicated vegetarian range; many steamed and simply sauced dishes can be prepared gluten-free, so guests should ask the team on arrival. No dish is individually marked gluten-free.
  • The menu states there is a separate selection of gluten-free alternatives and a dedicated vegetarian range; many steamed and simply sauced dishes can be prepared gluten-free, so guests should ask the team on arrival. No dish is individually marked gluten-free.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Adults onlyvenue website, read 9 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (4)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address15-17 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond
AreaHawkesbury
KindRestaurant · Chinese
Websitetheriverorchid.com.au
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from theriverorchid.com.au
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 The River Orchid Chinese Restaurant

Does The River Orchid Chinese Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The River Orchid Chinese Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The menu states there is a separate selection of gluten-free alternatives and a dedicated vegetarian range; many steamed and simply sauced…”. 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.

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