It’s a weekday afternoon, and we’re a little lost in the heart of a Macpherson industrial estate, trying to locate aThe eatery is located on the seventh – and top – floor. A vintage sign board featuring clip art images of dolphins assures us that we’re in the right place. Figurines of the marine mammal are on display in the entryway, leaving no doubt about the restaurant’s namesake. To our amusement, there remains a mishmash of old Chinese New Year decor hanging around.
Dorothy’s intuition proved right, and the restaurant became a popular spot among workers in the area. When asked to pinpoint the key to her restaurant’s success, which has stood the test of time despite its inconspicuous location and minimal social media presence, the humble matriarch attributes it to luck.
Besides these restaurant ventures, Dorothy and Jason also run a catering business named Phin’s, which is primarily led by the latter.Dorothy feels confident in her son’s ability to lead the restaurant into the future. “Yes, it’s in good hands,” she affirms, expressing her desire to “semi-retire” soon.