The team behind Moku has launched Linla, a Taiwanese social dining bar in the former Dead Ringer space.

Founded by restaurateur and mixologist Charles Chang, the venue is built around a simple ritual: raising a glass together.

In Taiwanese dialect, “Linla” captures that celebratory sound and feeling shared between friends.

Head Chef Montien Thipwongsa delivers a playful pan-Asian share menu with Thai influences. The standout? Night-Market Crispy Chicken with Szechuan seasoning, garlic chips, and basil, served with a paper bag so you can shake up your own flavour level. Other highlights include Cha-Cha-Cha Half Chicken with corn ribs and fermented chilli oil, plus Wagyu Beef Tartare with scallion pancake.

Chang’s cocktail program features easy-drinking serves with technical depth, while sparkling teas have emerged as a signature, designed to balance the menu’s spice and richness. The space blends soft ivory walls, walnut timber, and orange-brown leather banquettes for a warm, inviting vibe.

Find Linla at 413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm to 1am.

Quick Bites

• What to Eat: Night-Market Crispy Chicken with Szechuan seasoning (served with a paper bag to shake up your own flavour), Cha-Cha-Cha Half Chicken with corn ribs and fermented chilli oil, Wagyu Beef Tartare with scallion pancake
• What to Drink: House cocktails by Charles Chang, signature sparkling teas designed to balance spice and richness
• When to Go: Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm to 1am
• Where: 413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
• Vibe Check: Warm, inviting Taiwanese social dining bar with soft ivory walls, walnut timber, and orange-brown leather banquettes