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Your Premier Modern Asian Dining Experience in Sunshine Beach
Established as a premier dining destination in Sunshine Beach, Embassy XO offers a sophisticated fusion of modern Asian and Chinese cuisine. Our restaurant combines striking architectural elements like bronze seed pod lights and dark timber furnishings with a warm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by ocean views and a winter fireplace. Under the leadership of Executive Head Chef James Wu, we craft seasonal menus that celebrate organic produce from our farm and sustainably sourced local ingredients from the Noosa Hinterland. Each visit promises a unique culinary journey through traditional Chinese techniques reimagined with Southeast Asian influences.Our award-winning wine list features sustainably farmed producers, complementing both our a la carte and 5-course tasting menus. The venue's versatility extends to private events, offering tailored dining experiences for weddings and special occasions. With two XO Cellars locations enhancing our hospitality offerings, we maintain a commitment to quality and innovation in every aspect of service. Our operating hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 8pm, ensure guests can experience our culinary creations in both lunch and dinner settings.
Services
Modern Asian Cuisine
Seasonal Menus
Private Dining
Wine Bar
Tasting Menus
Highlights and features
- We offer seasonal menus crafted with organic produce from our farm
- Our dishes feature sustainably sourced local ingredients from Noosa Hinterland
- Executive Head Chef James Wu brings expertise in modern Asian cuisine
- Award-winning wine list showcasing sustainably farmed producers
- Versatile venue for private events with customised dining packages
Services
Modern Asian Cuisine
Our modern Asian cuisine blends traditional Chinese techniques with Southeast Asian influences, creating innovative dishes that highlight authentic flavors. Using organic produce from our farm and sustainably sourced local ingredients, our expert chefs craft menus that evolve with the seasons. Each dish balances textures, spices, and presentation to deliver a contemporary dining experience that respects culinary heritage while embracing modern creativity.
Seasonal Menus
Our seasonal menus showcase produce at its peak, featuring ingredients harvested daily from our farm and sourced sustainably from Noosa Hinterland suppliers. The menu changes frequently to reflect available seasonal ingredients, ensuring freshness and variety with every visit. This approach allows our chefs to create exciting new combinations while maintaining traditional Chinese cooking methods and authentic flavor profiles that define our culinary identity.
Private Dining
We offer exclusive private dining options for special events, including weddings and corporate functions. The venue can be booked entirely or divided into intimate spaces like our wine bar for tailored experiences. Our team creates custom menus and drinks packages to match event requirements, whether for cocktail-style gatherings, sit-down dinners, or banquet-style celebrations that showcase our signature Asian-inspired cuisine in a sophisticated setting.
Wine Bar
Our award-winning wine bar features an eclectic selection focused on sustainably farmed producers, ranging from renowned wineries to boutique operations. The curated list includes classic varietals and obscure selections, complementing both our a la carte and tasting menus. Guests can enjoy wine by the glass or bottle alongside cocktails and gins in a stylish setting with ocean views through French doors that open to a breezy balcony during summer months.
Tasting Menus
Our 5-course tasting menu offers a curated culinary journey through modern Asian flavors using the freshest local ingredients. Each course is carefully designed to showcase different aspects of our cuisine, with optional wine pairings selected by our sommelier. This premium dining experience allows guests to sample a variety of dishes that demonstrate our chefs' expertise in balancing traditional techniques with contemporary presentation, creating a memorable sequence of flavors and textures.
People
James Wu
Executive Head Chef
James Wu leads our culinary team with expertise in modern Asian cuisine, creating seasonal menus that blend traditional Chinese techniques with Southeast Asian influences. His approach emphasizes organic produce and sustainable sourcing while maintaining authentic flavor profiles through innovative dish creation.
Questions
What type of cuisine does Embassy XO serve?
We specialise in modern Asian cuisine combining traditional Chinese techniques with Southeast Asian influences, using organic produce and sustainably sourced local ingredients.
Can I book a table at Embassy XO?
Yes, we recommend booking in advance through our website. For groups of 8 or more, please contact us directly at 07 5455 4460.
Do you offer private dining options?
Yes, we provide private hire of our dining room or wine bar for events, with customised menus and drinks packages available for weddings and special occasions.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 8pm, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Is there a dress code for dining?
We recommend smart casual attire for our sophisticated dining environment, though we don't enforce a strict dress code to maintain an accessible luxury experience.
Reviews (5)
Marco D'Avino
Jan 04, 2022
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Good food and nice place, on the other end no air conditioning and the experience last time we went wasnt great! We were there with our kid, and the waiter (maybe the owner?) clearly wasnt happy to see him, then we ordered some stuff and he suddenly said that that was not nearly enough. I felt like we were not spending enough and wasting his time. I cant really recommend this place sorry
Simon Baker
Jan 04, 2022
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Lunch Yum Cha menu $55pp well worth it. Comprehensive wine list. Attentive staff. Garden produce mostly sourced from the Chefs own garden or locally. Nice location and ambience. Allow time for parking.
Scott Linnane
Jan 03, 2022
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Awesome vegan banquet and they happily substituted a GF option for 1 of my courses. Lovely, friendly staff who were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Great atmosphere. The food and drinks were all awesome. I'll look forward to visiting here again on our next trip up from Tassie.
Grace Ryan
Dec 28, 2021
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Great experience, really tasty food. I picks were the octopus, pork ribs, dumplings. The chocolate bao for dessert was delicious and light after a big meal. Yarra valley Chardonnay was a great compliment to the meal. YUM
Jace Yeo
Dec 06, 2021
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We had the tasting menu for lunch.
1st dish - tempura prawn bao. Tempura prawn batter was pale and looked like it needed more time in the fryer
2nd dish - tofu stuffed zucchini flower. It was drenched in soy sauce and so salty
3rd dish - duck bao. Duck was dry within the bun. Nothing else but shredded duck.
4th dish - Calamari sitting on a bed of leaves. The only dish that was decent. Calamari was tender and not chewy.
5th dish - pork ribs. Pork ribs had good flavour but was sitting on some shredded fresh green mango and carrots which could have been pickled to offset the sweet flavour of
1st dish - tempura prawn bao. Tempura prawn batter was pale and looked like it needed more time in the fryer
2nd dish - tofu stuffed zucchini flower. It was drenched in soy sauce and so salty
3rd dish - duck bao. Duck was dry within the bun. Nothing else but shredded duck.
4th dish - Calamari sitting on a bed of leaves. The only dish that was decent. Calamari was tender and not chewy.
5th dish - pork ribs. Pork ribs had good flavour but was sitting on some shredded fresh green mango and carrots which could have been pickled to offset the sweet flavour of
