Heritage Plaza, North Richmond
The River Orchid brings the warmth of traditional and modern Chinese cooking to the Hawkesbury. Generous portions, fresh ingredients, and a welcome for every table.
The River Orchid is a community restaurant, not a chain. The kitchen serves comfort food made properly: fresh produce, time-honoured sauces, and the kind of portions that send you home satisfied. The River Orchid has earned a loyal following across the Hawkesbury for delivering genuine Chinese flavour without pretension.
The River Orchid caters to every guest at the table, whether they are ordering Peking Duck or looking for a vegetarian or gluten-free option. The dining room is cosy and welcoming, the bar is stocked, and Monday is the only day The River Orchid asks you to cook for yourself.
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Signature plates that keep regulars coming back and first-timers booking again.
Served as two courses: first the crispy skin wrapped in thin pancakes with cucumber, shallot, and hoisin; then the remaining duck stir-fried with ginger and vegetables. A complete experience, shared.
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Seasoned mince and vegetables spooned into crisp iceberg cups. Light, fresh, and perfect to share at the start of any banquet.
Arrives at the table still singing on a cast-iron plate. Tender chicken in a bold garlic sauce, a crowd favourite that earns its reputation every single service.
Cantonese-roasted duck, lacquered and sliced, served alongside a house-made plum sauce that cuts through the richness with just enough sweetness.
Crisp battered chicken tossed in a warm honey glaze. A classic that The River Orchid does without shortcuts, and one that satisfies every age at the table.
The River Orchid sources live mud crabs and lobsters cooked to order. Choose your sauce: ginger and shallot, black bean, or chilli. Ask your server what is fresh today.
Call ahead to confirm →The kitchen at The River Orchid takes dietary requirements seriously. The River Orchid offers a dedicated range of vegetarian dishes and a separate selection of gluten-free alternatives, so no guest at the table sits out a course.
Speak to the team when you call or arrive and The River Orchid will guide you through the right choices for your group.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
The River Orchid welcomes walk-ins, but a quick call ahead is appreciated for larger groups and live seafood requests.
(02) 4571 3238