Missy K Brings Her Iconic Dumplings to Watsons Bay Hotel This Winter!
Publicity Release posted Wednesday 27 may,2026
Hot plates. Cold nights. Dumplings, drinks, and harbour views arrive at Watsons Bay Hotel with a new limited-time winter pop-up.
Winter is arriving at Watsons Bay Hotel with a whole new reason to visit. Launching Thursday 4 June and running until 29 August, Missy K x Watsons Bay is a limited-time collaboration transforming the hotels Sunset Room into a warm, flavour-packed winter destination where handmade dumplings, flowing drinks and harbour-side nights take centre stage.
Designed as a winter ritual by the water, the immersive pop-up reimagines Watsons Bay Hotel beyond its summer identity, creating a cosy indoor space where guests can settle in, share plates and stay a little longer.
Think steaming dumplings hitting the table, cocktails poured over long conversations, soft winter lighting, and the harbour backdrop beyond. Less about sunshine and spritzes, more about warmth and social dining.
Leading the collaboration is renowned Kim Udomdj, better known as Missy K, who brings more than three decades of culinary experience and a loyal Sydney following to the harbourfront venue. Known for her beloved Paddington restaurant and flavour-forward approach to Pan-Asian cuisine, Missy K has built a reputation for bold dishes that blend comfort and creativity.
The menu has been designed for sharing and grazing, featuring handmade dumplings, vibrant small plates and warming dishes layered with flavour. Guests can choose from an à la carte offering or gather a group for the $55pp banquet menu, featuring dishes such as Peking duck pancakes, handmade dumplings, prawn laksa, barramundi in Thai green curry sauce, soft shell crab bao and fried rice.
For those looking to turn daytime plans into long lunches, Saturdays will also see the launch of the Missy K Bottomless Brunch, bringing playful flavours and bottomless drinks together with the same warm, social energy.
Laundy Hotels Group Executive Chef Tanoy Biswas says:
“The inspiration behind Missy K comes from comfort food — dumplings, curry and laksa with modern flavours. We wanted to use Asian inspiration with local produce to create dishes that tell a story people remember”.
“The menu delivers bold flavours with just the right spice and warmth for winter, while fresh ingredients and vibrant textures keep things light and balanced.”
“The dumplings are something we’re incredibly proud of, with everything made from scratch. More than anything, we want guests to feel connected to both the food and the venue — comfortable, engaged and wanting to return to try the next dish.”
Missy K x Watsons Bay marks a shift in the way guests experience Watsons Bay Hotel during winter — positioning the iconic waterfront venue as more than a warm-weather destination and creating an experience designed for cooler days and nights.
Come for the drinks, stay for the dumplings.
Website: https://watsonsbayhotel.com.au/whats-on/missy-k
When: Launching Thursday 4 June till Saturday 29 August 2026
Dinner: Wednesday – Saturday | From 5:30pm
Bottomless Brunch: Saturdays from 12pm
Bottomless pricing:
90 minutes: $99pp
120 minutes: $119pp
Banquet Menu: $55pp
Bookings: Minimum four people for banquet and bottomless experiences
