Open for lunches, offering a selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Chinese food, right in the heart of Hobart. The flavours and textures are stunning. The setting is simple and very clean. The service is delightful. Shu Yuan focus on quality and freshness. Try the spicy ho fan cooked-to-order, or anything from the fridge or bain marie. It's all great.

Approximate cost: $12

Unpretentious and delicious. Written on Tea serves authentic Chinese food in generous servings for very reasonable prices. Expect very casual service. Go for the dumplings, xiao long bao, and dry-fried french beans.