Chatswood food lovers are in for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience this August, as beloved local eatery The Lamb Lab teams up with rising star chef Brendan King for a special one-night-only pop-up.
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Set to take place on Saturday 16 August, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, the event is part of the new Dine Out festival, a citywide celebration of food and hospitality running across Melbourne and Sydney. The Lamb Lab, known for its authentic northern Chinese lamb dishes, is one of only a handful of venues chosen to take part.
For one day only, King will step into the kitchen at The Lamb Lab’s Victoria Avenue location and bring his distinctive culinary voice to the table. Drawing from his Anglo-Indian background and a love of bold, hearty flavours, King’s menu will celebrate the northern Chinese cuisine that The Lamb Lab has become famous for, while adding his own creative spin.
Co-owner Simon Jing, originally from Taiyuan in Shanxi province, a region renowned for its noodles and rich lamb-based soups, helped establish The Lamb Lab’s reputation for affordable, flavour-packed eats when it opened in 2018. Its sister restaurant in Hurstville, Shang Lamb, has already developed a cult following for its “super lamb soup” and variety of hand-pulled noodle dishes.
This pop-up offers a rare opportunity for Chatswood locals to experience a fresh take on familiar flavours, blending regional Chinese techniques with King’s own cultural influences. Known for founding Derrel’s and previously working at Baba’s Place, King brings a boundary-pushing yet respectful approach to food that complements The Lamb Lab’s roots.
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The menu will remain true to The Lamb Lab’s focus on northern Chinese cuisine, while also offering something completely new for the neighbourhood. Dishes will be available for both dine-in and takeaway — making it easy for locals to drop by and enjoy the experience, whether they’re staying or on the go.
No bookings are required, but locals are encouraged to arrive early, as this one-off event is expected to draw a hungry crowd.
Published 24-July-2025
