Avocado roll with diced octopus and salmon roe
Dining out in Sydney has become the very fabric of this city’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Multiculturalism in Australia has given food lovers the choice of so many different cuisines. Living in a vibrant city like Sydney means that you can have a hearty hamburger or Japanese sushi in a casual eatery or wine and dine in some of the finest restaurants in the world.
A picnic along the foreshores of Sydney harbour
Sydney’s harbour precinct and natural seascapes offer diners some of the most spectacular and stunning views of a natural harbour as backdrop to a delicious meal. Sydney has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. With at least 320 sunny days in a year, the outdoors play an important part in the everyday lives of Sydneysiders.
Australia has a thriving wine industry that has significantly contributed to producing world-class wines and have complemented the growth of the food and restaurant industry. With a professional and highly respected food guide in The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide, cafes and restaurants in Sydney and regional areas continue to strive for the highest standards in food service and hospitality.
The abundance of fresh local produce and one of the largest seafood markets in the world has made Sydney a seafood mecca. All these aspects together with the talent, dedication and hard work of chefs and hospitality professionals have made Sydney a truly world-class food and wine destination.
Below is a listing of some of the cafes and restaurants (categorised by location) that we have dined in and blogged about.
Our reviews are objective, honest and fair assessments of our dining experience at the time of attendance. All invitations, complimentary meals and products are expressively declared at the end of each blogpost.
In looking at this growing list of good food in our city, our only wish was we should have started blogging a lot earlier.We hope you enjoy reading about our dining experiences.
Our job is to make you hungry, so click on the delicious piece of salmon below to check out our entire dining experience in full colour!
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Happy eating!
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SYDNEY RESTAURANTS
Sydney CBD and inner city
- Bar H, Surry Hills (Modern Chinese)
- Cafe Sopra, Walsh Bay (Italian)
- Chat Thai, Westfield Sydney (Thai)
- Chinta Ria … Mood For Love, Westfield Sydney (Malaysian)
- Chinta Ria, Temple of Love, Cockle Bay Wharf (Malaysian)
- Coast, Cockle Bay Wharf (Modern Australian)
- Flying Fish, Jones Bay Wharf (Seafood / Modern Australian)
- Glass Brasserie, Hilton Sydney (Modern Australian)
- Golden Century Seafood Restaurant, Haymarket (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Home Thai Restaurant, Sydney CBD (Thai)
- Il Baretto, Surry Hills (Italian)
- Lowenbrau Keller, The Rock (German)
- Malay-Chinese Takeaway, Sydney CBD (Malaysian)
- Marigold Restaurant, Haymarket (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Mamak, Haymarket (Malaysian)
- Mr. Wong, Sydney CBD, (Modern Chinese)
- Orto Trading Co, Surry Hills (Modern Australian)
- Petaling Street, Haymarket (Malaysian)
- Spice Temple, Sydney CBD (Modern Chinese)
- Sushia Izakaya & Bar, Sydney CBD (Japanese)
- Sassy’s Red, Westfield Sydney (Malaysian)
- Sushi Hon, Westfield Sydney (Japanese)
- The Eight, Haymarket (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Yok Yor Thai Food Factory, Haymarket (Thai)
- 4 Fourteen, Surry Hills (Modern European)
Sydney North Shore
- Amici Ristorante Pizzeria, Cammeray (Italian)
- Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant, Chatswood (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Garfish, Kirribilli (Seafood)
- Ginger & Spice, Neutral Bay (Singaporean)
- Hana-Jurin, Crows Nest (Japanese)
- Hawthorn Mosman, Mosman (Modern Australian)
- Japaz, Neutral Bay (Contemporary tapas)
- Jurin, Crows Nest (Japanese)
- New Shanghai, Chatswood (Northern Chinese)
- Nishiki Wagyu Yakiniku, Crows Nest (Japanese) – First visit
- Nishiki Wagyu Yakiniku, Crows Nest (Japanese) – Second visit
- Ormeggio at The Spit, Mosman (Modern Italian)
- Peking Inn, Pymble (Northern Chinese)
- Restaurant 16, Neutral Bay (Modern Italian)
- Sushi Samurai, Neutral Bay (Japanese)
- Tatsuya, Artarmon (Japanese)
- Yummy Yummy, Crows Nest (Chinese, Cantonese)
Sydney East
- Angelo’s Portugalia, Kensington (Portuguese)
- Catalina, Rose Bay (Modern Australian)
- Chairman Mao Chinese Restaurant, Kensington (Chinese / Hunan)
- Claudes, Woollahra, (Modern French)
- Indo Rasa, Kingsford (Indonesian)
- Juju, Kings Cross (Japanese)
- Nina’s Ploy Thai, Bondi beach (Thai)
- Pink Salt, Double Bay (Modern Australian)
- Ratu Sari, Kingsford (Indonesian)
- The Bucket List, Bondi beach (Seafood)
Sydney Inner West
- Bakehouse Garden, North Strathfield (Korean BBQ)
- Bloodwood, Newtown (Modern Australian)
- Chiswick Pizzeria, Chiswick (Italian)
- Frangos, Petersham (Portuguese charcoal chicken)
- Old Thanh Huong, Marrickville (Vietnamese / Chinese)
- Restaurant Atelier, Glebe (Modern French)
- Silvas, Petersham (Portuguese charcoal chicken)
- Sweet Belem Cake Boutique, Petersham (Portuguese cakes & pastries)
- The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria (Modern Australian)
Sydney Northern Beaches
- Rio Barbecue, Dee Why (Brazilian churrasco / BBQ)
- Starfish, Avalon (Modern Australian)
- Sandbar, Dee Why (Cafe)
Sydney West
- Beschico, Epping (Korean fried chicken)
- Billu’s, Harris Park (Indian)
- Cao Thang, Flemington (Vietnamese)
- El Jannah, Granville (BBQ charcoal chicken)
- Happy Snack Cafe House, Flemington (Vietnamese)
- Hoang Gia, Flemington (Vietnamese)
- Jonga Jip BBQ, Eastwood (Korean BBQ)
- Tatsuya, West Ryde (Japanese)
- Toan Thang, Flemington (Vietnamese)
Sydney South
- Kitchen by Mike, Rosebery (Breakfast and casual dining)
- The Chalkboard Cafe, Waterloo (Breakfast and casual dining)
Sydney Cheap Eats
- Billu’s, Harris Park (Indian)
- Cafe Sopra, Walsh Bay, Sydney CBD (Italian)
- Eastwood Garden Peking, Eastwood (Korean)
- El Jannah, Granville (BBQ charcoal chicken)
- Ginger & Shallots Chinese Cuisine, Eastwood (Chinese)
- Hotel Mosman, Mosman (Bar and pub dining)
- Jonga Jip BBQ, Eastwood (Korean)
- Old Thanh Huong, Marrickville (Vietnamese / Chinese)
- Tatsuya, Artarmon (Japanese)
- Tatsuya, West Ryde (Japanese)
- Zenya Noodle Bar, Eastwood (Japanese)
Also check out our review of cheap eats categorised by dishes.
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL
- Basalt Bar & Dining, Millthorpe (Modern Australian)
- Lolli Redini, Orange (Modern Australian)
- Racine, Orange (Modern Australian)
NEW SOUTH WALES SOUTH COAST
- Berry Sourdough Cafe, Berry (Modern Australian)
- Hungry Duck, Berry (Modern Asian)
- Rick Stein at Bannisters, Mollymook (Seafood)
NEW SOUTH WALES SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
- Biota Dining, Bowral (Modern Australian)
- Centennial Vineyards, Bowral (Modern Australian)
- Eccetera Trattoria, Bowral (Italian)
- Eschalot Restaurant, Berrima (French)
- Exeter General Store, Exeter (Cafe fare)
- Milton Park Country House Hotel, Bowral (Modern Australian)
- Two Skinny Cooks, Berrima (Modern Australian)
MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS
- Albert street Food & Wine, Brunswick (Modern Mediterranean)
- Blue Chillies, Fitzroy (Malaysian)
- De Clieu, Fitzroy (Modern Australian)
- Jade Kingdom, Heidelberg Heights (Malaysian)
- Lau’s Family Kitchen, St Kilda (Chinese)
- Movida Aqui, Melbourne CBD (Spanish tapas)
- Pacific Seafood BBQ House, Richmond (Chinese BBQ)
- Pantry, Brighton (Modern Australian)
- Pei Modern, Melbourne (Modern Australian)
- Pho 369, Fitzroy (Vietnamese)
- Pho Hung, Preston (Vietnamese)
PERTH RESTAURANTS
- Basilica, Perth CBD (Modern Australian)
- Cambridge Forum Food Court, Wembley (Various cuisines)
- Chen’s Kitchen, Wembley (Chinese)
- Funtastico, Subiaco (Italian)
- Must Winebar, Highgate (Modern Australian)
MALAYSIA
- Cameron Highlands, Pahang
- Elegant Inn, Kuala Lumpur (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur
- Restoran Soo Kee, Kuala Lumpur
- Restoran Fei Jay, Kuala Lumpur
- Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur
- Acme Bar & Coffee, Kuala Lumpur
- Food Safari, Kuala Lumpur
SINGAPORE
- Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Hotel (Chinese, Cantonese)
- Jumbo Seafood, Clarke Quay
- Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay
- Khulfi Bar, Little India
- Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Maxwell Food Centre
- Rafee’s Corner, Amoy street Food Centre
- Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013
- Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine, Marina Bay Sands
- Food Safari, Singapore
