Small in size but big on flavour, Shang Lamb Soup on eatery-lined Forest Road in Hurstville brings the hearty fare of Shanxi province in northern China to Sydney. Opened in 2018, this no-frills, family-run eatery by Simon Jing and Suki Wu is beloved by locals for its authentic dishes – and it's an excellent cheap eat.
As the name suggests, lamb is the star of the menu – especially in the signature super lamb soup: a comforting bowl of lamb bone broth served with grilled lamb slices and sweet potato noodles, topped with spring onion and coriander. And our fave bit? It’ll set you back just $14.80. Boom.
Other lamb must-tries? Grilled lamb skewers fragrant with cumin – just like those you’d find on the streets of Shanxi – as well as lamb fried rice, lamb spine soup and lamb offal soup for the more adventurous. Prefer chicken? There are grilled chicken wings, plus hearts and feet if you’re so inclined. And if noodles are your thing, don’t miss the chewy Niujin cold noodles or the hearty braised beef brisket noodle soup.
Live on the Lower North Shore? You're in luck – Shang Lamb’s sister venue, The Lamb Lab, has now opened in Chatswood.
Find out more here.
Address: Shop 6/380 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220
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