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September 07, 2020

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  • Cafe

    Industry Beans York St

    40 York Street, Sydney

    The Melbourne coffee pioneer has brought its famed bubble tea-like cold brews to Sydney with its first outpost housed in the heart of the CBD.

  • Restaurant

    El Jannah

    156-158 King Street, Newtown

    The first inner west outpost of the cult-favourite charcoal chicken shop.

  • Restaurant

    Green Gourmet Vegan St Leonards

    538 Pacific Highway, St Leonards

    Serving salt and pepper 'calamari', barbecue (not) pork buns and crispy peking 'duck' for decades.

  • Restaurant

    Dodee Paidang Chatswood

    331/1 Anderson Street, Chatswood

    If you're going to have tom yum, make it Dodee Paidang's.

  • Bar

    Niji Sushi Bar

    333 Anzac Parade, Kingsford

    There is an abundance of Asian eateries in Kingsford, but Niji Sushi Bar stands out, for all the right reasons.

  • Restaurant

    Chat Thai Randwick

    222A Carrington Road, Randwick

    The Sydney stalwart's eastern beaches outpost.

  • Restaurant

    Mamak

    15 Goulburn Street, Haymarket

    One of the few places in Sydney where you can get exceptional Malaysian hawker food at a reasonable price.

  • Restaurant

    5 Loaves 2 Fish

    17 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay

    All-day brekkie in a bright, airy Neutral Bay space.

  • Restaurant

    Shaahi Tandoori

    200 Enmore Road, Enmore

    Super affordable (and reliably delicious) Pakistani cuisine on Enmore Road.

  • Kammadhenu

    171 King Street, Newtown

    Hearty curries, egg hoppers and buttery roti at this King Street staple.

  • Student Biryani Auburn

    42 Auburn Road, Auburn

    Biryani on a budget.

  • Restaurant

    Frangipani Gelato - CLOSED

    117 Cronulla Street, Cronulla

    Cronulla's longstanding artisanal gelato joint.

  • Restaurant

    Fish and Co - Tramsheds

    1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge

    Sustainable seafood prepared any which way you like.

  • Restaurant

    Little Bonny's - CLOSED

    21 Carter Road, Menai

    A 'refined' chicken shop is Sydney's south.

  • Cafe

    A Man and His Monkey Cafe

    149 Clovelly Road, Randwick

    This blink-and-you'll-miss-it cafe on Clovelly Road serves up hearty brunches with an Israeli flair.

  • Restaurant

    Biang Biang

    186 Macquarie Street, Liverpool

    Another outpost for the popular eatery bringing Shaanxi chewy pulled noodles to Sydney.

  • Restaurant

    Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant

    115 Main Street, Blacktown

    Spice-heavy stews and spongy flatbread reign supreme at this cosy Ethiopian spot.

  • Restaurant

    Hyderabad House

    73 Wigram Street, Harris Park

    Looking for Sydney's best biryani? We may have found it here.

  • Restaurant

    Shubhakamana Restaurant

    508 Princes Highway, Rockdale

    Nepalese momos, curries and noodle soups abound at this lowkey Rockdale eatery.

  • Restaurant

    Alt-Ctrl-Eat by Alibi Bar & Kitchen

    6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo

    Burgers, hot dogs and mac 'n' cheese — but make it plant-based.

  • Restaurant

    Tarim Uyghur Handmade Noodles

    105 Rawson Street, Auburn

    This low-key Chinese restaurant brings the food of the Uyghur people to the forefront.

  • Restaurant

    Lilong by Taste of Shanghai

    Westfield Hurstville, 1 PA Park Road And Cross Street, Hurstville

    This rooftop restaurant serves up some of the best Shanghai-style food in Sydney.

  • Restaurant

    Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery

    39-45 Rooty Hill Road North, Rooty Hill

    A family-run Filipino restaurant in Rooty Hill serving charcoal-grilled seafood, hearty stews and super sweet desserts.

  • Restaurant

    Biang Biang Westfield Parramatta - CLOSED

    175 Church Street, Parramatta

    Another outpost for the popular eatery bringing Shaanxi chewy pulled noodles to Sydney.

  • Restaurant

    Al Aseel Restaurant Castle Hill

    6-14 Castle Street, Castle Hill

    Fluffy bread, zesty salads and perfectly chargrilled meats — this is Lebanese food done right.

  • Restaurant

    Arisun Cabramatta

    102 John Street, Cabramatta

    Much-loved haunt for Seoul-style fried chicken and beer towers.

  • Restaurant

    Anita Gelato

    22 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction

    Take your pick of over 150 different ice cream flavours — all handmade using 100-percent natural ingredients.

  • Cafe

    Passiontree Velvet - CLOSED

    1 Bay Street, Glebe

    Order a decadent custom cake or enjoy a traditional high tea at this sweet patisserie.

  • Restaurant

    Gami Chicken & Beer

    Clarence Street, Sydney

    Chicken burgers, wings and ribs — plus kimchi pancakes — are what keeps us coming back for more.

  • Restaurant

    PappaRich

    375/1 Anderson Street, Chatswood

    Nasi lemak, buttery rotis and fragrant laksa are all on the menu at this Malaysian eatery.

  • Restaurant

    Al Barakeh Charcoal Chicken

    77 Scott Street, Liverpool

    Order a supercar-themed burger, or its famed charcoal chook with garlic sauce.

  • Restaurant

    El Jannah Granville

    8 South Street, Granville

    The Lebanese charcoal chicken shop that garnered a cult following — and six more outlets (and counting).

  • Cafe

    Brooklyn Boy Bagels

    19 Carrington Road, Marrickville

    You can now get your NYC-style bagel fix without leaving your car.

  • Restaurant

    Mohr Fish - CLOSED

    202 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

    Can Sydney's best fish 'n' chips be found in Surry Hills?

  • Cafe

    Oh My Days

    99 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

    A cafe in Glebe baking 'buttery' vegan croissants and pastries.

  • Bar

    La Palma - CLOSED

    75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Head to the leafy courtyard, order a daiquiri and devour a plate of jerk chicken.

  • Restaurant

    DOC Sydney

    78 Campbell Street, Surry Hills

    You'll find crisp pizzas made with top-notch Italian ingredients and lots of cheese on Campbell Street.

  • Cafe

    Gram Cafe & Pancakes Chatswood

    436 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

    Try fluffy soufflé pancakes at the Chatswood outpost of this Japanese cult-favourite.

  • Restaurant

    Tokki

    44a Foveaux Street, Surry Hills

    This Surry Hills izakaya combines Korean and Japanese flavours with minimal-intervention Aussie wines.

  • Restaurant

    The Hellenic

    Level 4, Westfield Hurstville, Hurstville

    All of your Greek food favourites — haloumi fries, spanakopita and pitas — done well.

  • Cafe

    The Boatshed La Perouse

    1609 Anzac Parade, La Perouse

    Go for a dip then down oysters a plenty at this beachside cafe in La Perouse.

  • Restaurant

    Flying Tong

    99 Enmore Road, Newtown

    Newtown's BYO go-to for authentic Korean fried chicken and bibimbap from a family recipe.

  • Restaurant

    Mapo Newtown

    123 King Street, Newtown

    A sustainable ice cream shop with lots of dairy and vegan options.

  • Restaurant

    Thirsty Bird Newtown - CLOSED

    226 King Street, Newtown

    Sweet potato waffle fries, craft brews and some of Sydney's best fried chicken.

  • Cafe

    Dopa Donburi and Dessert Darling Square

    6, 2 Little Hay Street, Haymarket

    A Japanese take on the classic Aussie milk bar by the Devon team.

  • Bar

    Prince of York - CLOSED

    18 York Street, Sydney

    At this multi-level CBD venue you can start with bone marrow toasties and naturally fermented prosecco for dinner, then head downstairs to dance on tables under a disco ball.

  • Restaurant

    Ze Pickle - CLOSED

    17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills

    Queensland's favourite burger joint has made it to Surry Hills.

  • Cafe

    Fishbowl

    2C Darley Road, Manly

    Everything will be pOKè.

  • Cafe

    Lukumades

    Shop 2, DUO Central Park, 1 Chippendale Way, Chippendale

    This Central Park spot is dedicated entirely to Greek doughnuts.

  • Restaurant

    Simply Hummus Bar - CLOSED

    393 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

    A hole-in-the-wall serving up Israeli hummus in Darlinghurst.

  • Restaurant

    Donny's Pizza

    547 Great North Road, Abbotsford

    This Abbotsford pizza joint is serving up traditional pizzas with new twists — and to a hip hop soundtrack.

  • Bar

    The Oxford Tavern - CLOSED

    1 New Canterbury Road, Petersham

    This Petersham pub has reopened with a leafy beer garden and focus on craft beer.

  • Bar

    Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium

    1/14 Darling Drive, Sydney

    Darling Harbour's new venue dedicated to Japanese dumplings and Yoyogi beer.

  • Restaurant

    The Pacific Club

    182 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Bondi's luxe all-day dining destination with kombucha coladas and a menu showcasing native Australian ingredients.

  • Cafe

    Paper Plane Cafe

    2 Horwood Place, Parramatta

    Bright, fresh fare and farmhouse vibes.

  • Restaurant

    Peanut Butter Jelly - CLOSED

    7 Whistler Street, Manly

    A Manly burger joint inspired by contemporary street art and culture.

  • Restaurant

    Mark + Vinny's

    38-52 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills

    It's not all about neon spaghetti at this vegan-friendly restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    The Nighthawk Diner

    662 Botany Road, Alexandria

    Sydney's beloved Americana food truck.

  • Cafe

    Veneziano Coffee Roasters

    352 Bourke Street , Surry Hills

    This coffee roaster has two decades of experience and a reputation for some top-notch beans.

  • Bar

    Marta Osteria

    30 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay

    A Roman osteria and bar from the team behind Popolo.

  • Cafe

    Shift Eatery

    241 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

    Sydney's first vegan deli serves up classic sambos without the meat.

  • Cafe

    Bare Grill and Cafe

    1599 Anzac Parade, La Perouse

    A La Perouse burger joint that is one of Sydney's best.

  • Bar

    Sneaky Possum

    86 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale

    Chippendale's multifaceted bar can satisfy your morning caffeine fix and your late-night margarita craving.

  • Bar

    No. 5 Restaurant and Bar

    5 McCauley Street, Alexandria

    Once a gemstone processing facility, now a local restaurant with a cosy fire, craft beer and a pooch area.

  • Cafe

    Celsius Coffee Co.

    1/2 Holbrook Ave, Kirribilli

    A harbourside cafe serving up rustic and Instagrammable breakfasts.

  • Restaurant

    Osaka Trading Co.

    Shop 18,1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge

    From sake and chicken karaage to whisky and edamame, this izakaya has all your Japanese cravings covered.

  • Restaurant

    The Sultan's Table

    179 Enmore Road, Enmore

    Traditional Turkish food with BYO and a massive $42 set menu.

  • Cafe

    RivaReno Gelato Barangaroo

    4 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney

    The Surry Hills favourite brings its pistachio, mascarpone and, of course, cremino harbourside.

  • Cafe

    Tella Balls Dessert Bar

    Shop 5, 370 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill

    Everything you could ever want dipped, drizzled and injected with 'Tella.

  • Restaurant

    Thirsty Bird - CLOSED

    2-14 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

    The team from Mr Crackles foray into fried chicken for this Potts Point takeaway joint.

  • Restaurant

    678 Korean BBQ

    85-91 Goulburn Street, Haymarket

    Beef tongue, pork neck, pork belly — whatever you want barbecued, 678 have got it.

  • Restaurant

    Maya Da Dhaba

    431 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills

    This vegetarian-friendly Indian restaurant is a firm Surry Hills favourite.

  • Restaurant

    Indian Home Diner

    86 Oxford Street, Paddington

    This spot's open late and loved for its Indian kebab with double chicken tikka.

  • Cafe

    Boon Cafe at Jarern Chai Grocer

    425 Pitt St, Haymarket

    Thai sandwiches are the cafe fusion we could get very used to.

  • Cafe

    Bootsdarling

    333 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst

    Darlinghurst's lovely little cafe on the corner.

  • Restaurant

    Bay Tinh Marrickville

    316-318 Victoria Road, Marrickville

    Think Vietnamese is all about in-'n'-out pho served under butcher's lighting? Think again.

  • Cafe

    The Stinking Bishops

    Shop 5, 63-71 Enmore Road, Newtown

    A place where cheese gets the recognition it deserves.

  • Cafe

    Milk Bar by Cafe Ish - CLOSED

    105 Regent Street, Redfern

    There's more to Milk Bar than just the milk. Though the milk is pretty spectacular.

  • Restaurant

    Efendy - CLOSED

    79 Elliott Street, Balmain

    Turkish food icon Somer Sivrioglu offers both casual meze and a formal Turkish feast in Balmain.

  • Restaurant

    Mr Crackles - CLOSED

    155 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    Pork rolls, hot dogs and crackling. Yes please, Mr Crackles.

  • Restaurant

    RivaReno

    280 Crown Street, Darlinghurst

    The Bologna-based gelato chain has landed in Sydney.

  • Cafe

    Cafe Shenkin

    53 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

    Erskineville's long-loved home of hearty shakshuka and insanely good pastries.

  • Cafe

    Great Aunty Three

    115 Enmore Road, Enmore

    Authentic Vietnamese street food in Enmore.

  • Restaurant

    Gumshara

    Eating World Harbour Plaza, 25–29 Dixon Street, Haymarket

    This Haymarket stable is famed for its rich, gravy-like tonkotsu ramen.

  • Bar

    Bodhi - CLOSED

    2-4 College Street, Sydney

    Pioneering vegan yum cha and pan-Asian cuisine.

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