Sydney CBD Restaurants

The Sydney CBD is a food lover’s paradise, packed with world-class restaurants, hidden laneways, rooftop bars, and multicultural flavours. From harbour-side fine dining and modern Australian to authentic Italian, Asian fusion, steakhouses, and buzzing casual spots, the city centre delivers every style and budget. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, pre-theatre bites, or a special night out, Sydney CBD’s restaurant scene has you covered. Here are the standouts worth trying.

Sydney CBD Restaurants
February 4, 2026If you’re in Sydney CBD and craving classic pub grub with a side of live sports on massive screens, The Office Hotel on the corner of Kent and Erskine Streets is a winner. Just a quick 5-minute walk from Wynyard Station (or even closer to Town Hall), this multi-level sports bar and bistro delivers solid, satisfying food in a lively atmosphere — perfect for lunch, dinner, or watching the game. Sports Bar at The Office Hotel Sydney CBD The popular Sports Bar at The Office Hotel in Sydney CBD Downstairs is the buzzing sports bar with huge TVs blasting UFC, NBA, NFL, NRL, AFL, A-League, Formula 1 — basically anything live. Upstairs is the more relaxed bistro area where the food shines. I’ve been making my way through their menu, and while there’s still plenty left to try, here’s what stands out so far (prices as of early 2026). Close-up of the Southern Fried Chicken Burger at The Office Hotel Sydney CBD – seeded bun, golden brown chicken fillet, cheese, and coleslaw. Beef Brisket Tacos Monday Lunch Special Standout Dishes Chicken Burger ($24)This is the clear winner so far. Buttermilk-fried chicken breast, American cheese, chilli mayo, crisp lettuce, pickles, all on a sesame seed bun. Juicy, crispy, perfectly balanced — one of the best chicken burgers I’ve had in Sydney CBD. Beef Brisket Tacos (Monday Lunch Special $18)Not Taco Tuesday, but Taco Monday delivered. Three soft flour tortillas stuffed with tender, flavorful beef brisket, fresh salsa, and all the fixings. Spicy, satisfying, and great value — made me rethink why I don’t eat more tacos. Steak SandwichClassic pub comfort done right: tender rump steak, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bourbon BBQ sauce, and honey mustard mayo on toasted sourdough. Hearty, messy in the best way, and full of flavor. Chicken Schnitzel (Wednesday Lunch Special $20)Thick, juicy schnitzel with a generous pile of chips. I prefer a thinner schnitty, but at $20 with that size portion, it’s unbeatable value. Solid, no-frills pub classic. Steak Sandwich at The Office Sports Bar Sydney CBD Close-up steak sandwich cut in half at The Office Sydney CBD Chicken Schnitzel lunch special at The Office Sydney CBD Chicken Schnity at The Office Sports Bar Sydney What’s Next on My List I still have steaks, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, and more to try. The menu is broad enough to keep me coming back — especially with those lunch specials making it easy on the wallet. Verdict The Office Hotel isn’t flashy or gourmet, but it nails what a good pub should: generous portions, high-quality ingredients, tasty comfort food, and a great spot to watch sport. Prices are fair for CBD, service is friendly, and the upstairs bistro feels relaxed yet lively. If you’re near Wynyard or Town Hall and want a proper pub feed, head to The Office — you won’t be disappointed. Opening Hours: Typically 11 AM – late (kitchen hours vary; check their site or call ahead).Location: Corner of Kent & Erskine Streets, Sydney CBD — easy walk from Wynyard Station.Website: https://theofficehotel.com.au/ Highly recommended for anyone wanting reliable pub food in the city. Check out the location of The Office Hotel Sports Bar & Bistro Sydney CBD [...] Read more...
January 24, 2026Nazimi Japanese Restaurant: My Go-To Authentic Japanese Gem in Sydney CBD If you’re hunting for a true taste of Tokyo right in the heart of Sydney, Nazimi Japanese Restaurant on York Street is hands-down one of my all-time favorites. I’ve been coming back here for years, and every visit feels like stepping into a cozy, no-fuss eatery in Japan—fresh, flavorful, and full of that genuine hospitality. Nazimi has been delighting Sydney diners for over 20 years (established in the early 2000s, a testament to its consistent quality and loyal following. Tucked downstairs just behind the iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB), it’s a quick 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station—super convenient for CBD workers, shoppers, or anyone craving real Japanese food without the hype. The iconic steep staircase entrance to Nazimi Japanese Restaurant in Sydney CBD Step inside Nazimi Japanese Restaurant in Sydney CBD The space is small and intimate (seats around 30 people), with simple, traditional decor that hasn’t changed much over the years—and that’s part of the charm. It’s not flashy; it’s about the food. Midweek visits are easy for walk-ins, but on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, definitely call ahead to reserve (02 9283 2990) as it fills up fast with locals and regulars. Juicy Chicken Yakitori at Nazimi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD Fresh Small Sashimi Plate at Nazimi Japanese Restaurant What I Ate on My Recent Visits (All Hits!) Sushi Platter (6 pieces): The fish is incredibly fresh—melt-in-your-mouth quality with that perfect balance of rice and topping. The wasabi is real, fresh-grated, and packs a sharp, clean kick (none of that green paste nonsense). Pure perfection. Agedashi Tofu: One of my absolute favorite vegetarian dishes here. Crispy-on-the-outside, silky-soft tofu in a deeply savory, umami-rich agedashi sauce with bonito flakes dancing on top. Comforting and addictive. Sashimi Platter: Super fresh selection including Tasmanian scallops (a rare treat—sweet, tender, and buttery; they sat beautifully between the lemon slices in my photo), alongside classic tuna and salmon. First time trying sashimi scallops, and they were outstanding. Yakitori Chicken Skewers: Tender, juicy chicken with just the right char for that smoky, BBQ flavor. I could easily devour 10—these are dangerously good! Nazimi Japanese Restaurant: Fresh Small Sushi Plate Agedashi Tofu at Nazimi The staff are genuinely lovely—warm, attentive Japanese hospitality at its best. They remembered me from previous visits and even thanked me personally for coming back. Little touches like that make you feel valued. One cool perk: A sign by the register offers a 3% discount if you pay cash—smart move in these high-credit-card-fee times, and surprisingly rare these days! Other Popular Dishes to Try Next Time From reviews and the menu buzz, here are some crowd favorites I’ll be eyeing on my next visit: Tuna Tataki (seared tuna with ponzu—fresh and zingy) Karaage Chicken (crispy, juicy fried chicken—always a winner) Softshell Crab Tartlet or Tempura items Unagi Kabayaki (grilled eel—sweet-savory glaze perfection) Wagyu Steak or Teriyaki Chicken mains Dragon Roll or creative sushi rolls Creamy Eggplant (nasu dengaku-style, rich and indulgent) Takoyaki or Gyoza for fun bites Nazimi delivers authentic, high-quality Japanese food at reasonable prices in a welcoming, unpretentious setting. It’s not about the Instagram backdrop—it’s about the freshness and flavor that keeps me (and so many others) coming back. If you’re in Sydney CBD and want real-deal Japanese without the crowds or pretense, this is your spot.I’ll be back soon—probably for more yakitori and that agedashi tofu! Have you tried Nazimi? What’s your must-order? Drop it below! 3% discount if you pay cash! Nazimi Japanese Restaurant141 York StreetSydney NSW 2000Ph: (02) 9283 2990 Website: https://nazimi.com.au/ Open Monday-SaturdayLunch 11:30am – 03:00pmDinner 05:00pm – 09:00pm Check out the location of Nazimi Japanese Restaurant in Sydney CBD [...] Read more...
December 31, 2025Hyatt Regency Hotel Sydney is located on Sussex Street on the western edge of the Sydney city CBD, overlooking Darling Harbour. While the hotel has 4 internal restaurants to choose from, there are also loads more restaurants walking distance from the hotel. The restaurants in the Hyatt Regency are the Sailmaker which is located next to the foyer, Jackalberry which is at the front of the hotel, Dundee Arms which is a historical pub also located at the front of the hotel and the awesome Zephyr which is the best rooftop in Sydney. I can highly recommend the Wagyu Beef Sliders at Zephyr. Read more about Zephry Rooftop Bar. Also check out all the dining restaurants at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. Here are a choice of restaurants walking distance from the Hyatt Regency Hotel Sydney. These vary from cheap eat restaurants, to fine dining experiences: Menya Japanese Noodle Bar Menya is my favourite cheat eat noodle bar, located just 170 meters away from the Hyatt Regency. From the front door of the Hyatt, turn to the right, walk down to the first intersection, turn left and you will find Menya behind that large blue skyscraper at 1 Market Street. Menya specialize in ramen noodle soups but they have plenty of other Japanese dishes like gyoza dumplings or Japanese katsu curry. Ramen Noodle Soup at Menya Japanese Noodle Bar SydneyRich tonkotsu or miso broth ramen loaded with tender chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, nori, and spring onions Menya Japanese Noodle Bar Sydney CBDWelcoming street-front entrance to Menya Japanese Noodle Bar, a popular spot for authentic ramen and Japanese noodles in the heart of Sydney CBD I call this my Hidden Gem restaurant in Sydney. Read more about Menya Japanese Noodle Bar. Medusa Greek Taverna Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney CBDCozy and authentic Greek interior with traditional decor, Tender grilled chicken souvlaki skewers served with warm pita, fresh tzatziki, tomato, onion, Located directly across from Menya Japanese Noodle Bar is the awesome Greek restaurant Medusa which has been serving up classic greek food for more than 40 years. This is the place to come for a tradtional Greek feast. I highly recommend the Roast Lamb Shoulder, the chicken souvlaki plate and the fried calamari. Delicious. Read more about Medusa Greek Taverna. El Loco Mexican at Slip Inn Just 170 meters (2 minutes walk) from the Hyatt Regency is the famous Slip Inn which serves up some insane Mexican food from their El Loco Mexican Cantina. From the hotel turn to the left and El Loco is on on the next corner. El Loco at Slip Inn in Sydney serves bold, flavorful Mexican-inspired street food, including tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and fresh guacamole with a fun, casual vibe. See the full food menu at the El Loco Slip Inn website. Step inside El Loco Mexican Cantina at Slip Inn in Sydney Mouthwatering smoked beef brisket tacos at El Loco Mexican Cantina at Slip Inn Tao Cantonese Restaurant Tao Restaurant is an awesome Chinese restaurant serving modern Cantonese food, located just 2 blocks up from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, on Clarence. This is just 400 meters, less than 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Just walk up Market Street, then turn to the left on Clarence Street and you will find Tao. Interior Decor at Tao Restaurant Sydney CBDStunning ceiling adorned with colorful traditional Chinese umbrellas Crispy Skin Chicken at Tao Chinese Restaurant SydneyPerfectly roasted chicken with ultra-crispy golden skin and tender meat Their menu has a great range of Yum Cha style dumplings and plenty of other Cantonese dishes. One of my favourites is the Crispy Skin Chicken. The prices are reasonable and servings are large. This restaurant is very high class, like a fine dining restaurant but without the fine dining prices. Read more about Tao Cantonese Restaurant. Kingsleys Steakhouse Kingsleys is the best steakhouse in Sydney! They have been running their steakhouse restaurants since 1994 and is a true fine dining restaurant. The prices are not cheap but if you are looking for the best steak in Sydney city, then you cannot go wrong with a steak at Kngsleys. The restaurant is located within an old historical sandstone building that dates back to 1833. Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse Sydney CBDIconic entrance set in a beautifully preserved historic sandstone building Best High-Quality Steak with Mashed Potato & Pepper Sauce at Kingsleys Sydney CBD All the steak at Kingsley is high quality Australian Beef. Located just 170 meters or 2 minutes walk from the Hyatt Regency. At the front of the hotel, turn to the left, turn right at the first intersection King Street and you will find Kingsley down a small alley way off King Street about 50 meters after you turn into King Street. Read more about Kingsleys Steakhouse Sydney. Primi Traditional Italian Restaurant Diavola Pizza at Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBDClassic spicy Diavola pizza topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and chili flake Tiramisu at Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBDCreamy layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits, and dusted cocoa Located 2 streets up, on Clarence Street, pretty much directly inline with the hotel, is the awesome Primi Traditional Italian Restaurant. I had one of the best pizza from here, it was so good! They do all the classic Italian dishes from pizza, pasta, steak and seafood. I can highly recommend the pizza. I just did a take-away pizza and brought it back to my hotel room to eat. It only took 7 minutes from the time I ordered, to when they brough out the pizza and I was out the door. Great service and very tasty pizza! Read more about Primi Italian Restaurant The Sambal Indonesian Restaurant The Sambal is another cheap eat restaurant located on Kent Street, just 400 meters or 4 minutes walk from the hotel. They serve a range of Indonesian dishes from the various islands of Indonesia. One of the my favourite dishes here is the Gulai Ayam which is a Chicken Curry that comes from Padang in West Sumatra. Gulai Ayam Chicken Curry at The Sambal Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBDTender chicken simmered in aromatic coconut curry with traditional Indonesian spices The Sambal Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBDCozy and authentic interior with warm lighting, traditional touches, and This is a very casual dining restaurant with very cheap prices. You can get a meal here for around $15. Read more about The Sambal Indonesian Restaurant. Great Pub Food at Shelbourne Hotel Beef Burger at The Shelbourne Hotel Sydney CitySucculent beef patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, and sauce, Main Bar Inside The Shelbourne Hotel Sydney CityClassic main bar area with polished counter, stools, warm lighting Just 120 meters walk, around 1 minute, is the Shelbourne Hotel which is a classic Australian Pub serving up great pub food like burgers, pizza and steaks. This great Sydney pub has a main area and a cool rooftop bar. I can highly recommend the Beef Burgers at Shelbourne Hotel. Read more about The Shelbourne Hotel Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Just a 6 minute walk (400 meters) up to York Street, right next to the Queen Victoria Building you will find the excellent Ho Jiak Malaysian restaurant. Chicken Satay at Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBDTender grilled chicken satay skewers served with rich peanut sauce, fresh cucumber, and red onion Best Chicken Wings at Ho Jiak Town Hall Sydney If you like spicy Malaysian tucket, then you will love the food at Ho Jiak. I’ve bene her a few times and love the food here. Top quality food and very nice, friendly service. Read more about Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Gold Class Daruma Japanese Restaurant Located in the Grace Hotel, just 400 meters walk from the Hyatt Regency is the Gold Class Daruma which is a high class, fine dining Japanese Restaurant. They have an Omakase menu (you need to book this in advance) or they have a full al a carte menu serving up a great range of Japanese foods. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney. Gold Class Daruma Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBDBeautifully presented long sushi and sashimi platter with premium fresh fish, paired with a cold beer – Kara-age Fried Chicken at Gold Class Daruma Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBDJuicy marinated chicken pieces fried to golden perfection I’ve been here just the one time and had a selection of items off their al a carte menu. Also with some beers and sake I think I spent over $100 just for me. It is expensive but the food is sensational! Read more about Gold Class Daruma Japanese Restaurant The Office Hotel Sports Bar & Bistro For some of the best pub grub in Sydney city area head 500 meters, 7 minutes walk from the Hyatt Regency Sydney to The Office Hotel – located on the corner of Kent Street and Eskine Street. With a cool sports bar downstairs showing all the major live sporting events and the amazing bistro upstairs. From burgers, steaks, fish and chips, bangers and mash, tacos and the classic Aussie Chicken Schnity. Check out more of the great pub food at The Office Hotel Sydney CBD. Close-up of the Southern Fried Chicken Burger at The Office Hotel Sydney CBD – seeded bun, golden brown chicken fillet, cheese, and coleslaw. Beef Brisket Tacos Monday Lunch Special Book a room at Hyatt Regency Sydney Last updated 4th February 2026 [...] Read more...
May 17, 2024There are quite a few halal certified restaurants in the Sydney city CBD Central Business District. With a choice of Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Malaysian and Indian restaurants all serving Halal food. Check out these Halal certified restaruants in the Sydney City: Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant Middle Eastern Food at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Mecca Bah is located on King Street Wharf, just on the edge of the Sydney CBD. Serving up a mix of Middle Eastern food, various dishes from Marrakesh to Beirut. All the food at Mecca Bah is certified halal. Read more about Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Walsh Bay Chicken Skewers at Jounieh Lebabnese Restaurant Sydney Another awesome Middle Eastern Restaurant, located on the waterfront at Walsh Bay, close to the Sydney Dance Company and just down from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is an awesome Lebanese restaurant serving up sensational food. They do serve alcohol at Jounieh, and while not certified Halal, they do have halal options. Best to check with the staff when ordering. Read more about Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Walsh Bay Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Nasi Lemak at Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBD Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world, and Shalom Indonesian Restaurant is the best Indonesian restaurant in Sydney, serving up 100% halal food. Read more about Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Anason Turkish Restaurant Food at Anason Turkish Resturant Barangaroo Anazon is a modern Turkish restuarant and mezbah located in Barangaroo Sydney, just opposite the waterfront. Serving up traditional Turkish cuisine from Istanbul, they have quite an extensive range of vegetarian food on the menu. Read more about Anason Turkish Restaurant Lal Qila Pakistani Restaurant Buffet Food at Lal Qila Restaurant Sydney Lal Qila is a 100% halal restaurant, serving up Mughlai food from Pakistan and Northern India. For dinner the have a full al a carte menu and at lunch time they have their excellent all you can eat buffet with a range of salad, tandoori food, curries and biryani. Read more about Lal Qila Pakistani Restaurant Ipoh Town on York Malaysian Restaurant Ipoh Town on York Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBD Ipoh Town on York is a Malaysian Restaurant serving 100% halal food. Located on York Street, half way between Town Hall Station and Wynyard Train Station. Serivng up classic Malaysian food like Laksa, Chicken Curry, Beef Rendang and Nasi Lemak. Read more about Ipoh Town on York Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Seekh Kebabs at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Grand Palace Indian Restaurant is located on George Street, just down from Wynyard Train Station. They serve up 100% halal Indian food and it is some of the best Indian food in the city centre. Read more about Grand Palace Indian Restaurant [...] Read more...
May 11, 2024Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant is a hidden gem in Sydney. Located in Dawes Point Sydney, just down from Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Rocks, Jounieh is located on the waterfront, serving up some amazing Lebanese food. Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney We went in for a team lunch and had one of the best feasts we have had in a very long time! Every dish we had was outstanding. There was nothing anyone at the table did not like. Such amazing food. We had a real mix of Lebanese dishes including some dips with bread to begin – some Hummus and Baba Gououje. Hummus at Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney Baba Ganouje at Jounieh Lebaese Restaurant Sydney Lebanese Bread at Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney Then some large plates of food came out with some heirloom beetroot salad, Batagen Falafel and some salt and pepper calamari. Heirloom Beetroot Salad at Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney Batagen Falafel at Jounieh Lebaese Restaurant Sydney Salt and Pepper Calamari at Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney Also some Sambosek came out which I had never had before. These are lamb mince, pine nuts and onion wrapped in a pastry. Sambousek at Jounieh Lebabnese Restaurant Sydney Then the main dishes came out with their signature Shawarma which is slow cooked to perfection. Signature Shawarma at Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney More excellence came out with some very generous chicken skewers and a plate of delicious golden cauliflower. I’m not a fan of cauliflower but I gladly ate this dish! Chicken Skewers at Jounieh Lebabnese Restaurant Sydney Golden Cauliflower at Jounieh Lebabnese Restaurant Sydney Well done to the chef at Jounieh. Such an amazing feast, not just to the taste buds but to all the sense, The look and smell of all of these dishes were outstanding. If you have never tried Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant, then I hihgly recommend you get down there and try their amazing food. Jounieh Lebanese RestaurantShop 2/17 Hickson RoadDawes Point Sydney Website: https://www.jounieh.com.au/ Check out the location of Jounieh Lebanese Restaurant Sydney [...] Read more...
May 8, 2024Ipoh Town on York, is a very busy lunch time restaurant in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Serving up tradtional spicy Malaysian food, this place is super busy at lunch times. By 12.10pm, there is a queue out the door of 20 or more people. Best to get in early to beat the queue. All the food at Ipoh Town on York is Halal. I’ve been in a few times to Ipoh Town on York as I am a big fan of Malaysian food and Ipoh Town have some top quality Malaysian food. I always get in early, before 12pm so I can order and get a seat inside. Inside dining at Ipoh Town Malaysian Restaurant Sydney Now the food pics are not exactly Instagramable but they are so delicious. First up is the Malaysian Chicken curry which is one of my all time favourite Malaysian dishes. This is a bit spicy, packed full of complex flavours and just a delight to eat. Chicken Curry at Ipoh Town Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBD My 3rd all time favourite Malaysia dish is Rendang (even though it comes from Sumatra, the Malaysians have adopted it ). Another complex dish which is slow cooked beef and a whole heap of amazings herbs and spices. The beef just falls apart Yummo! Beef Rendang at Ipoh Town on York Malaysian Restaurant Sydney City i’ve also had a laksa at Ipoh Town on York – my number 1 favourite Malaysian dish but unfortunately no photo. I will have to go back soo to have another laksa at Ipoh Town so I can take a photo. It was a very good laksa indeed! Ipoh Town on York Malaysian Restaurant Sydney City Ipoh Town on York is located half way between Town Hall Train Station and Wynard Train Staion. Ipoh Town on York83 York StreetSydney Website: https://ipohtown.com.au/ [...] Read more...
May 6, 2024I had one of the best pizza from Primi Traditional Italian Restaurant, located right in the heart of Sydney city, on Clarence Street. I didn’t even know this restaurant existed as I very rarely travel down this part of the city. Inside Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBD Dining area in Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBD I went in and ordered a take-away pizza. It only took 7 minutes for them to have the pizza ready and I was out the door. As well as the Diavola pizza ($36), they gave me a free slice of their Tiramasu dessert. How did they know this is my favourite dessert?? hahaha. Just lucky I guess. Delicious pizza from Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBD The pizza was excellent. Just a traditional, simple Italian pizza, with some very spice chilli salami, San Marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, bocconcini, fresh basil & oregano. The pizza crust was very thin but very tasty. This was a very tasty pizza! I really loved the chilli salami. Was crispy and a very nice spicy bite to it. Not too spicy but just right. Spicy Chilli Salami at Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBD The tiramasu was also delicious. As well as being free (which makes things taste better) it was an excellent Tiramasu. If I had ordered the Tiramasu from the menu it would have cost me $17, so this was a big bonus. Tiramasu Dessert from Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney CBD Now I’ve had a taste for their awesome Italian food, I will get back to their restaraunt to try some more of their food. The menu has all the classic Italian fare like pizza, pasta and steaks. Primi Italian Restaurant Sydney City Primi Traditional Italian Restaurant168 Clarence StreetSydney CBD Website:https://primiitalian.com.au/ [...] Read more...
May 3, 2024Mecaa Bah Restaurant, located on Sydney’s King Street Wharf, is a great restaurant serving Middle Eastern and Mediteranean food. All the food at Mecca Bah Restaurant are certified halal. Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Inside Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant Sydney (Medium) We went in for a team lunch with 10 people and everyone had an excellent meal. The menu has dishes from everywhere from Marrkesh to Beirut. A great selection of different dishes. We had a load of food and were all full and satisified. House-made Trio Of Dips at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sydney Being a larger group, we ordered a big variety of dishes from their extensive menu. We had a good range of food including Lamb Sigara Boureks, garlic pizza, Morrocan Spit Roasted Lamb pizza, Mixed Kebab Grill, Crispy Rustic Cauliflower, and the house made trio of dips (Green hummus, labneh & baba ghanoush). Lamb Sigara Boureks at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sydney Garlic Pizza at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sydney Moroccan Spit Roasted Lamb at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sdyeny (Medium) Mixed Kebab Grill at Mecca Bah Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Crispy Rustic Cauliflower at Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant Sydney Definitely this is a great restaurant on the edge of Sydney CBD to try some very tasty Middle Eastern food. Mecca Bah Middle Eastern Restaurant King Street Wharf32 The PromenadeSydney  Website: https://meccabah.sydney/ [...] Read more...
May 2, 2024I have eaten ramen at Ippudo in Tokyo a few times. They are a famous ramen chain with restaurnants all over Japan and they are famous for their Tonkotsu pork based broth. I am a big fan of the ramen they serve in Tokyo so I went into their ramen shop at Westfields Sydney, located right in the heart of the Sydney city CBD. How was the ramen in Sydney? Very underwhelming! This is not a bad ramen, just a stock standard ramen, nothing bad, nothing special. Honestly it was a disappointment as I’ve really enjoyed the ramen in Tokyo. Would I eat at Ippodu Sydney again? No way…..there are too many other great ramen available in Sydney, to eat average ramen! Ippudo Ramen Restaurant Sydney Westfields The Ippodu Ramen Restaurant in Westfields Sydney is located on level 5. It is a very impressive looking restaurant all decked out in wood. They obviously spent alot of money setting up the restaurant. Inside Ippudo Ramen Restaurant Sydney Ippudo Ramen Noodle Soup Restaurant Sydney It only took a few minutes from when I ordered before the ramen was brought to my table. It looked good but I noticed the ramen broth was very thin. You can tell when a broth is slow cooked as it will be nice and thick. The longer you cook it, the more flavour it has. In this case, the broth at Ippudo was not really packed full of flavour. Shiromaru Classic Ramen at Ippudo Sydney Westfields I did hit the ramen with chilli oil which suped up the flavour! Added Chilli Oil to the ramen at Ippudo The cha sui pork slices looked good as well but they were a bit firm, didn’t melt in my mouth like a slow cooked pork slice. I saw the chef pull the pork slices out of a bag that looked like it has come from the fridge. Who knows how long it had been sitting there. It also had a bit of a funky flavour, so doubt this was fresh. Roast Pork slices at Ippudo Ramen Restaurant Sydney I went for the classic Shiromaru ramen which was $20 for the bowl which seems to be the standard going rate for ramen in Sydney city area. When I went to pay, they rang up $22. I asked what the extra $2 was for. They pointed at a sign above the cash register which stated 10% surcharge for Sunday! Overall a disappointment! I will just have to save up and fly to Tokyo to get some really good Ippudo ramen noodle soup! Ippodu Ramen RestaurantWestfield SydneyShop 5021/188 Pitt StreetSydney Website: http://ippudo.com.au/ Ippudo also have restaurants in Sydney at Circular Quay, Chippendale, Chatswood and North Ryde. [...] Read more...
May 2, 2024There are a few Indian Restaurants located within the Sydney City CBD Central Business District as well as some take-away Indian shops in some food courts. So where do you find the best Indian Restaurants in Sydney City? Well we have been on the search for the best Indian food in the Sydney city area and here they are. Check out the best Indian Restaurants in the Sydney City CBD: Spiced by Billus at Barangaroo The best Indian Restaurant in Sydney is Billus out in Harris Park, next to Parramatta but luckily Billus have a sister restaurant locatred in Barangaroo, right next to the waterfront, on the edge of Sydney CBD. Tasty food at Spiced by Billus I have eaten a few times at Spiced by Billus at Barrangaroo and have never been disappointed. The quality of the food is outstanding. I have had several team lunches there with some Indian colleagues and they also think the food at Spice at Billus is outstanding! This definitely deserves the number 1 spot for best Indian restaurant in Sydney CBD. Mixed entree at Spiced by Billus Barangaroo Naan bread at Spiced by Billus Read more about Spiced by Billus at Barangaroo The Spice Room at Circular Quay The Spice Room has been serving up delicious Indian food at Circular Quay for many years now. Tucked under the train bridge which leads to Circular Quay Train Station, The Spice Room is a very intimate restaurant serving up some of the best Indian food in Sydney. Indian Food at the Spice Room Sydney Great Indian Food at the The Spice Room Sydney Lamb Seek Kebabs at The Spice Room Sydney Read more about The Spice Room at Circular Quay Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Wynyard Curries at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Grand Palace Indian Restaurant is a failry new comer to the Sydney food scene, first opened at the end of 2022. I’ve been there for a few team lunches and again my Indian colleagues all think the food here is very good. I agree. We have had some delicious feasts. Seekh Kebabs at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Chicken Tikka Entree at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney City The Grand Palace is located on George Street, just down from Wynyard Train Station. Read more about the Grand Palace Indian Restaurant. Manjit’s Wharf Restaurant Manjit’s is another fantastic, top class restaurant located in Balmain but they branched out and brought their top quality Indian food to the Sydney city. Their Manji’ts Wharf Restaurant is located at King Street Wharf, with great views over Darling Harbour. This is another top quality Indian restaurant that deserves a spot in the best Indian restaurants in Sydney city. Biryani at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD (Medium) Goat Curry at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) We have been here for a few different lunches and all enjoyed the excellent food. Prices are a bit higher at Manjit’s but the quality and service is very good. Palak Paneer Curry at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Read more about Manjit’s Wharf Restaurant Lal Qila Restaurant Lal Qila is located on Lime Street next to King Street Wharf, serving up North Indian / Pakistani food. I’ve been in many times for their lunch time all you can eat buffet. All the food at Lal Qila is Halal. Buffet Food at Lal Qila Restaurant Sydney Food at Lal Qila Mughlai Restaurant Sydney Food at Lal Quila Mughlai Restaurant Sydney The buffet has a great selection of dishes, a few different meat or vegetable curries, tandoori meats like chicken and sheesh kebabs, salads, biryani rice Read more about Lal Qila Retaurant [...] Read more...
May 1, 2024Mr Wong’s Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant specialising in Cantonese / Chinese food. Located in the Sydney City CBD Central Business District, this is one of the best Chinese restauants in Sydney. As it is fine dining, the prices are expensive. There are plenty of cheap places to go eat Yum Cha / Dim Sum, but if you want an awesome dining experience, check out Mr Wong’s. Mr Wong’s is set in an old historical building, so the dining area is surrounded by sandstone, which was the choosen building material when Sydney was first colonised. Inside Mr Wong’s Restaurant There is an open kitchen, so you can see all the action with the chefs preparing the meals. Open Kitchen at Mr Wong’s Restaurant Sydney I went in for lunch when the Dim Sum menu is available. There are 28 different items on the Dim Sum Menu, we managed to only try a few of these. All very high quality. BBQ Pork Buns at Mr Wong’s Restaurant Sydney We ordered up all our favourite dishes including Char Sui Bao (BBQ pork buns), Ha Goa (steamed prawn dumplings), some Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings), some pork Sui mai dumplings. 2 different dishes with the flat rice noodles, 1 with prawn, the other with beef and we ordered a plate of the wok fried flat noodles. Sui Mai Dumplings at Mr Wong’s Restaurant Sydney Xiao Long Bao dumplings at Mr Wong’s Restaurant Prawns with rice noodles at Mr Wong’s Restaurant Mr Wong’s Restaurant Sudney Price of each of these dishes were around the $21 mark. It ended up costing the 3 of us $50 each. If we were down in Chinatown, we could have had the same meal for about $25 each, so be prepared for the higher prices. Mr Wong’s Chinese Restaurant Sydney Mr Wong’s Restaurant3 Bridge Lane Sydney Website: https://merivale.com/venues/mrwong/ [...] Read more...
April 29, 2024Made in Italy is a hole in the wall pizzeria, located in a small laneway, directly above Wynyard Train Station in the Sydney CBD city area. This is a very popular pizza joint as it is located near so many office buildings, so is busy day and night. Made in Italy has been serving up delicious pizza in Sydney CBD since 2000. Made in Italy Sydney CBD There is no actual dining room at Made in Italy, there are some basic table and chairs out in the laneway, so take-away is the best option. Tables out in the lane above Wynyard Station My last visit I went for their classic Americana Pizza which comes with tomato base, mozerella cheese, spicy salami and oregano. This is a very simple pizza but one of my favourites. The pizza crust is very thin and crispy, just the way I like it. The base it not so hard so still flexes when you pick up the pizza. Americana Pizza from Made in Italy Sydney This is really good pizza, I definitely put Made in Italy Pizzeria in the Top 5 of Best Pizza in Sydney CBD. Made in Italy Pizzeria Sydney CBD Made in Italy Pizzeria37 York LaneSydney City CBD Website: https://madeinitaly.com.au/ [...] Read more...
April 28, 2024I rate Shalom Indonesian Restaurant in Sydney City CBD as the best Indonesian restaurant in Sydney! I’ve traveled to Indonesia many times and have been eating at Shalom Restaurant for many years, as the food here is as authentic as you can find outside of Indonesia. This is a very popular Indonesia restaurant by local Indonesians, it is usually majority of people in the restuarant are from Indonesia. Located on Sussex Street in the heart of Sydney CBD Central Busines District, just down from Sydney Chinatown. Shalom Restaurant was one of the first Indonesian restaurants to open in Sydney, dating back to the 1990s. All the food at Shalom Indonesian Restaurant is Halal. Inside Shalom Indonesia Restaurant Sydney CBD If you have never tried Indonesian food then I highly recommend you start with one of the National dishes of Indonesia – the Nasi Lemak. This is a pile of rice, with various different dishes served around the rice, from roasted peanuts, fried anchovy, a chicken curry or a beef randang and served with some vegetables like cucumber and a boiled egg. Nasi Lemak at Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBD Another must try dish at Shalom is the Chicken sate. These chicken skewers are grilled over hot coals and then covered with a spicy peanut satay sauce. The chicken pieces are nice and big. A decent very decent serving. The peanut sauce is a little bit spicy but nto so spicy. Chicken Satay at Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBD Another taste explosion is from their Chicken Soto (Chicken Soup). This is packed full of flavour, a very generous serving of thick noodles inside the soup and some boiled egg. The soup is thick, with very complex flavours as the soup is slow cooked with many different herbs and spices. Another highly recommended dish at Shalom! Chicken Soto at Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBD Shalom Indonesian Restaurant Sydney CBD Shalom Indonesian RestaurantShop 3-4/299 Sussex StreetSydney Website: https://www.shalomrestaurant.com.au/ [...] Read more...
April 27, 2024Torotoro Ramen Bar is a small but excellent ramen restaurant located in Barangaroo Sydney. This place specialises in ramen and they do it so well! The ramen here is not cheap, but a very high quality ramen noodle soup cooked with love. Torotoro Ramen Bar Barnagaroo Sydney Open for lunch and dinner (closed on Sunday), this place gets super busy at lunch time with the office workers flocking to get their fix of delicious Japanese ramen noodle soup. Decor inside Torotoro Ramen Bar Inside Torotoro Ramen Bar Barangaroo Sydney I had their OG Ramen noodle soup which has a Tonkotsu Broth, Pork Chashu, Shallot, Nori, Seasoned Egg, Garlic Chips, Black Fungus and Menma. At $24 for the bowl, you can definitely get a cheaper ramen noodle soup in Sydney CBD but I doubt you will get a better ramen. They slow cook their broth for up to 8 hours, making a thick, complex broth wacked full of flavour. The broth is so thick it sticks to the noodles. OG Ramen at Torotoro Ramen Bar Barangaroo Most of their ramens are made with a pork bone broth but they do have a Vegorama ramen with a vegetable broth soup. I love how the kitchen is open so you can see all the action of the chefs preparing the ramen and cooking all the side dishes. Most of all I like open kitchens as it forces them to keep the kitchen clean and tidy, ensuring a high standard for food quality. Open Kitchen at Torotoro Ramen Bar Inside Torotoro Ramen Bar Torotoro Ramen Bar2/300 Barangaroo AvenueBarangaroo Sydney Website: https://www.torotoro.com.au/ [...] Read more...
April 26, 2024Medusa Greek Taverna in the Sydney City Central Business District is an awesome restaurant to enjoy some traditional Greek food. Medusa Greek Taverna has been serving up Greek food for over 40 years and still going strong. A very popular city restaurant, very busy at lunch times as well as at dinner time. Inside Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney I’ve been into Medusa twice. First time was a solo mission to try their food. I had their classic chicken souvlaki plate which comes with a large chicken souvlaki skewer (the chicken pieces are massive), served with chips, salad and pita bread. This is a big meal! I am a big eater and I couldn’t finish it. Very generous servings! Chicken Souvlaki meal at Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney I recently went back for a team lunch and went for their awesome Lunch special set meal which is only $39 per person only available weekdays. This was a massive feast, with a great selection of different Greek foods. First up came the entree platter which comes with Taramosalata, tzatziki, halloumi, country style sausages, dolmades, lima beans with pita. They also served up a plate of calamari which was delicious (sorry no pic of the calamari….i forgot…too busy filling my mouth). Entree at Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney The food kept up coming with an amazing Greek salad topped with a massive slab of feta cheese which just crumbled apart. Greek Salad at Medusa Greek Restaurant Sydney Then the main meals came out with a massive slab of NSW New England roast lamb shoulder with very tasty lemon potatoes, peas and jus lié  There was also a vegetarian dish of Baby eggplants filled with aromatic blend of herbs, onions, garlic, tomato served on char fennel – again no pic….too busy eating the lamb! Roasted Lamb at Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney Another main meal was the Chicken Souvlaki which I had previously but was just as delicious. The herbs and spices the chicken is cooked in are spot on delicious. Chicken Souvlaki at Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney City At the end of the meal they served a small plate of delicious Greek Loukoumia (greek rose delights) – similar to Turkish Delight but I am sure the Greeks invented this first! loukoumi dessert at Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney This is an awesome, must try restaurant. The food is fantastic, the service was excellent, with the owner of the restaurant personally checking on our table to make sure everything was as expected. The decor in the restaurant is your typical Greek scenery with what I imagine pictures of the Greek islands. 10/10 for this restaurant. I look forward to another Greek feast here! Inside Medusa Greek Taverna Sydney CBD Medusa Greek Taverna2 Market StreetSydney City Website: https://www.medusagreektaverna.com.au/ [...] Read more...
April 26, 2024Manjit’s @ The Wharf opened at King Street Wharf Sydney in October 2015. Manjit’s has been running an Indian restaurant in Balmain since 1984. With over 30 years experience it has now expanded to the iconic King Street Wharf with great views over Darling Harbour. The view from Manjit’s @ The Wharf Indian Restaurant Sydney The best tables to get are the ones of the terrace which have awesome views over the water across to the Maritime Museum and to the Star Casino. I was there for lunch on a nice hot November afternoon and was delightful sitting on the terrace with a nice breeze coming in off the water. The food at Manjit’s is awesome! This was my first visit but I will be back for sure! I started with an entrée of Gol Gol Gappa which are small crisp round pastry balls filled with spiced chickpeas and potato and you pour a sweet/sour and tangy sauce inside the pastry ball before popping the whole thing in your mouth. The waiter I had told me that these were very popular all over India. Not just a delicious street food sold by small vendors but even in the fancy 5 star restaurants. He said that in India it is served using much more spice, loads more chilli and the sauce was even more spicy to burn your mouth. They have been tamed down at Manjit’s to suit the Australian palette. Gol Gol Gappa entree at Manjit’s Restaurant King Street Wharf For main course I had the Chicken madras curry which was awesome. Rather than rice I had the naan which is cooked in the tandoor oven. The chicken pieces were large sizes in the most delicious curry sauce. I downed all the chicken and mopped up the sauce with the naan bread. Just delightful! Chicken Madras curry at Manjit’s @ The Wharf Sydney Naan bread at Manjit’s @ The Wharf Sydney As this restaurant is in a very touristy area of Sydney and with views of Sydney Harbour then the prices are a bit higher than your normal Indian restaurant in Sydney but with the awesome service and very high quality food then the prices are well warranted. Manjit’s Indian Restaurant King Street Wharf Sydney The restaurant has a minimum spend per person for lunch and dinner – $30 per person for lunch and $35 per person for dinner. They also charge a 10% surcharge on Sundays and Public Holidays and a 3% surcharge on American Express credit card payments. I recently went back for a team lunch at Manjit’s and got to try more for the delicious Indian food. This really is a great Indian restaurant in the Sydney CBD area. We had a feast of Gol Gappa, Naan bread, Chicken Tikka curry, Chicken Biryanyi, Goat Curry and a Paneer Curry. All top quality and delicious. Gol Gol Gappa at Manjit’s Wharf Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Nan bread at Manjit’s Wharf Indian Restaurant (Medium) Chicken curry at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Goat Curry at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Palak Paneer Curry at Manjit’s Indian Restaurant Sydney (Medium) Manjit’s @ The Wharf49 Lime StreetKing Street Wharf SydneyPh: (02) 9279 3379 Website: https://www.manjits.com.au/restaurants/manjits-wharf/ Open 7 days from 11am – late – lunch and dinner Check out the location of Manjit’s @ The Wharf on Google Maps [...] Read more...
April 25, 2024The Eight Modern Chinese Restaurat is located in Sydney’s Chinatown at the top level of Market City above Paddy’s Markets. This is one of the top Yum Cha restaurants in Sydney. The Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant serves Yum Cha everyday at lunch time from 11am – 2pm and full al a carte Cantonese food at dinner time with over 80 different dishes on the menu. There is a large main dining room as well as a number of private dining rooms available for larger groups. The Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant Sydney Chinatown This restaurant is very popular, so reservations are highly recommended, especially on Weekends! Inside The Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant Sydney The restaurant has a number of fish tanks installed to serve up fresh seafood including lobster, crab and fresh fish. Yum Cha at lunch time is very popular with the restaurnat being full most days. There are lots of trolleys going around the restaurant serving up steamed dumplings, fried dishes and congee. I’ve visited here many times over the years and can highly recommend the Yum Cha dishes. All very high quality. Steamed prawn dumplings at The Eight Yum Cha Sydney Chive Dumplings at The Eight Chinese Restaurant Sydney Glutunous buns at The Eight Chinese Yum Cha Restaurant Sydney Chinese tea and beer at The Eight Modern Chinese Restaurant Sydney The Eight Modern Chinese RestaurantMarket City Shopping CentreLevel 3/13 Hay Street Haymarket Sydney Chinatown Website: https://www.theeightrestaurant.com.au/ [...] Read more...
April 25, 2024Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant in Sydney Chinatown, is one of my favourite Yum Cha / Dim Sum restaurants in Sydney. Emperor’s Garden has been serving up Cantonese Yum Cha since 1979, this is over 45 years and they are still going strong! Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant is located right in the heart of Sydney Chinatown, located at the bottom of Dixon Street, directly opposite Paddy’s Markets. Inside Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant Sydney Chinatown Last time I visited, I choose all my favourite Dim Sum dishes, some steamed prawn dumplings, BBQ Pork buns and some prawn and chive dumplings. Delicious Yum Cha Dim Sum at Emperor’s Garden Restaurant Sydney Each dish was top quality! There is no waiting for food during their Yum Cha service, as they have plenty of trolleys going around the restaurant, so as soon as you sit down, you can grab some bamboo baskets off the trolley filled with delicious Dim Sum dumplings. Yum Cha Trolley at Emperor’s Garden Restaurant Sydney CBD I always judge Yum Cha by their BBQ Pork Buns. These are perfect at this restaurant. The white puffy bread is just moist enough, not dry or too wet, and the BBQ Pork has a strong BBQ flavour. Perfect! BBQ Pork Buns at Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant Sydney Chinatown Prices are quite reasonable at Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant. Also sold out of the window next to the main entrance to Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant are the famous Emperor Cream Puffs which are a golden brown pastry filled with fresh cream. There is always a queue out the front to buy this Cream Puffs. Yum Cha is served everyday starting from 8am. Prawn and Chive Dumplings at Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant Sydney Chinatown Steamed Prawn Dumplings at Emperor’s Garden Restaurant Sydney Emperor’s Garden Chinese Restaurant96 – 100 Hay Street (Corner of Dixon Street)Haymarket, Sydney Chinatown Phone: (02) 9211 2135 [...] Read more...
October 6, 2023Zushi Japanese Restaurant is a permanent restaurant located on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, right at the front near the Sydney Harbour foreshore. Zushi have had a successful Japanese restaurant in Darlinghurst since 2005 and another restaurant in Surry Hills. This new restaurant in Barangaroo is their 3rd restaurant in Sydney. Zushi Japanese Restaurant Barangaroo I can highly recommend the sushi served at Zushi. I went in with some work colleagues and we all had a plate of the mixed sushi which was fresh, very well presented and delicious! Sushi at Zushi Japanese Restaurant Barangaroo Fresh sushi at Zushi Japanese Restaurant Barangaroo For lunch I went for the Chicken Donburi which is Chicken Teriyaki in a large bowl of rice served with Asian greens. Apart from the delicious chicken with a small topping of teriyaki sauce, I felt this dish was a little underwhelming. This was unlike any Japanese donburi dish I have had before. A big pile of Chinese vegetable leaf was a bit bland with the large pile of rice. Chicken Donburi at Zushi Japanese Restaurant The sauce on the chicken wasn’t enough to add flavor to the vegetables or all of the rice. In the bowl was also a large pile of sliced ginger usually served with sushi (Gari – sweet pickled ginger). I do love this gari ginger but a bit unusual in a donburi. The prices here are also higher than the Darlinghurst restaurant (Barangaroo prices!). This Chicken Donburi is $17 in the Barangaroo restaurant, $15 in their Darlinghurst restaurant. Chinese vegetables in Chicken Donburi As I was leaving the restaurant I walked past a table which were all enjoying the large bento boxes I will be back soon to try so stay tuned for more pics. Seating at Zushi Japanese Restaurant Barangaroo At the restaurant they play some cool music during meal times. During lunch when I was there they were playing some cool R&B music from Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and some music from the Rolling Stones. At the Zushi at Barangaroo they have dine in or take away. They also have tap beers including Kirin Japanese beer ($9 per glass). Zushi Japanese Restaurant Barangaroo Sydney Zushi Japanese RestaurantWulugul WalkBarangarooSydneyPh: Website: http://zushi.com.au/ Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Open for lunch  Mon – Thurs 12pm – 3pmOpen for dinner Mon – Thurs 6pm – 10pmOpen Fri – Sun 12pm – 10pm Check out the location of Zushi Japanese Restaurant in Barnagaroo [...] Read more...
October 6, 2023Muum Maam Thai Restaurant in Barangaroo Sydney is my top pick of restaurants in Barangaroo. Serving up good quality, authentic Thai food. Muum Maam Thai in Barangarro is an extension to the popular Muum Maam Thai Restaurant in Surry Hills. Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Right down on the waterfront of Baragangaroo, Muum Maam serves up a great range of Thai food. Open for lunch and dinner. The lunch menu in the Barangaroo restaurant has a larger selection than at the Surry Hills location. I went in for a quick casual lunch and started off the some of the most delicious chicken satay sticks I have had in a long time. The chicken skewers were well grilled and had 2 dipping sauces, a delicious, spicy peanut satay sauce and a small bowl of Nam Jin spicy sauce. Chicken Satay at Muum Maam Thai Barangaroo For main I went for the slow cooked beef served with crispy egg noodles. All the other curries on the menu are served with rice though the big pile of egg noodles are ample to soak up the delicious curry sauce. There are big chunks of beef which just falls apart with a touch of your fork. So tender and so delicious. Slow cooked beef at Muum Maam Thai I have also been into Muum Maam for a number of team lunches, this is one of our teams favourite restaurants. We always great a great Thai feed here. Last time we visited we shared a feast of Chicken Satay, Crispy Skin Chicken, Jungle Curry with fish, Duck Salad, Chicken Yellow Curry, Pad Thai Noodles and Prawn Fried Rice. Satay Chicken at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Crispy Skin Chicken at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Jungle Curry at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Duck Salad at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Chicken Yellow Curry at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Pad Thai Noodles at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Prawn Fried Rice at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Barangaroo Muum Maam has a fully licensed bar with Singha beer and Asahi beer on tap. Singha beer on tap at Muum Maam Thai The street address for Muum Maam Thai is listed as Barangaroo Ave though the front of restaurant is located on Wulugul Walk right on the waterfront of Barangaroo. Dining at Muum Maam Thai Barangaroo Muum Maam Thai RestaurantShop 6/23 Barangaroo AveBarangarooSydneyPh: 8252 0121 Website: http://www.muummaam.com.au/ Bar at Muum Maam Thai Restaurant Check out the location of Muum Maam Thai Restaurant in Barangaroo [...] Read more...
September 17, 2023The Sussex Hotel is a classic Sydney pub located on Sussex Street, just behind Barangaroo. Just a short walk from Wynyard Train Station, if you take the Barangaroo Tunnel from Wynyard, it exits right behind the Sussex Hotel. The Sussex Hotel serves up some great pub food in the Public Bar on street level as well as Thai food in the Suriya Thai Restaurant on the 2nd level of the pub. Public Bar at Sussex Hotel Sydney There are multiple levels of the Sussex Hotel, with the Public Bar at street level next to Sussex street, Suriya Thai on Level 2 and there is a nice open air rooftop bar on the very top level. The Public Bar has a few TV screens showing sports, and there is a lovely outdoor beer garden right next to the public bar. Outdoor Beer Garden at Sussex Hotel Sydney The food menu in the public bar serves up all the classic pub food like burgers, steaks, chicken schnitzel, fish and chips and pizza. I have been working my through the pub food menu and all the dishes I have had are delicious. I can highly recommend the Wagyu Beef Burger ($24). This is a great burger! A very well seasoned Wagyu beef patty with beetroot, American cheese, tomato, rocket, caramelized onions and dijonaise sauce. Wagyu Beef Burger at Sussex Hotel Sydney Wagyu Beef Burger Sussex Hotel Sydney CBD Also the classic steak sandwich and the Chicken Schnitzel are both very good feeds. Chicken Schnitzel at Sussex Hotel Sydney Great Pub Food at Sussex Hotel Sydney The Thai food served in Suriya Thai is real authentic Thai food. I had just returned from Thailand when I went in and tried their Chili Basil Chicken dish with rice and it was as good as any of the food I had in Thailand. Very tasty with a nice spicy kick. Chilli Basil Chicken at Suriya Thai at Sussex Hotel Sydney Inside Suriya Thai Restaurant at Sussex Hotel Sydney Suriya Thai Restaurant at Sussex Hotel Sydney Rooftop Bar at Sussex Hotel Sydney CBD Burger Menu at Sussex Hotel Sydney Sussex Hotel20 Sussex StreetSydney CBD Website: https://www.thesussexhotel.com.au/ [...] Read more...
September 16, 2023The Sporting Globe is an excellent sports bar at King Street Wharf next to Sydney CBD, with over 50 TV screens showing all the popular International sports including UFC, NRL, AFL, Formula 1, Cricket, Rugby, NBA, NFL, EPL FA Cup. They also have an excellent food menu serving your classic pub food. The Sport Globe Sports Bar at King Street Wharf Sydney Located on the water front at King Street Wharf, next to Barangaroo Sydney, this venue used to be the King Street Wharf Brew House. They still brew their own 4 Pines beer on premises with the large vats on display behind the indoor seating area. There are many large TV screens inside the bar area as well as in the outdoor area along the front of King Street Wharf. There are private booths with personal touch screen TVs with multiple ESPN sports channels showing all the top sporting events. Large TV Screens at The Sporting Globe Sydney The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf Sydney The food menu at The Sporting Globe is huge with burgers, wraps, salads, steaks, ribs, Chicken Parmas, chicken wings and bar snacks. I went in and tried their Champion Bacon Cheese Burgers which is a very tasty burger. They have daily lunch time specials. Champion Bacon Cheese Burger at The Sporting Globe Sydney Great Pub food at The Sporting Globe Sports Bar Sydney This is one of the best sports bars in Sydney, a huge venue a short distance walk from Wynyard Train Station. The Sporting GlobeKing Street Wharf22 The PromenadeSydney Great Sports Bat at King Street Wharf Sydney Website: https://www.sportingglobe.com.au/ Booths with TV Screens at The Sporting Globe Sydney The Sporting Globe Sports Bar Sydney Outdoor seating at The Globe Sporting Bar Sydney [...] Read more...
January 31, 2023Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant is located on Level 1 of the QVB Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney city CBD. It is a fusion of Italian food and Lebanese food. They have a traditional wood fired oven to make traditional Italian pizza, as well as grilled meats for the Lebanese food. I went in to try their wood fired pizza and was blown away. This is some seriously good pizza! Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant Sydney CBD Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great restaurant for a casual breakfast, relaxed lunch or a quick dinner after work. Tucked away in the back corner of Level 1 of the impressive, historical QVB Building. I went in for dinner for a quick bite to eat. I had the wood fired pizza which was so good, I stayed for an excellent dessert too. I choose the Diavola pizza which comes with slices of spicy salami, fior di latte stretched cheese and a simple tomato sauce. The pizza base was sensational, one of the best I have eaten in Sydney. It was slightly charred on the edges, soft, chewing and just delicious. This is simple pizza, as good as you get in Italy. Excellent Wood Fired Pizza in QVB Building Sydney CBD Delicious Pizza at Sherwal Mediterranean Restaurant Sydney CBD The menu has other items like burgers and the Lebanese food, you have a choice of dishes like labne, houmous, baba ghanouj, falafel, tabouli, fattoush salad and grilled meat skewers. Lebanese Food at Sherwal Restaurant inside QVB Sydney CBD For dessert they have a huge menu of freshly made desserts which are on display in a refrigerated cabinet at the front of the restaurant. There were some many items on the dessert menu that tempted me, like the Sticky Date pudding, Passionfruit cheesecake, White Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Mango Mousse and the Homemade Knefeh. Dessert cabinet at Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant Sydney After the pizza I wanted a traditional Italian dessert so went for the delicious Tiramasu which is served with fresh cream. I had a cheeky glass of red wine to go with the dessert. Tiramasu Dessert at Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant QVB Sydney CBD So big thumbs up for the excellent wood fired pizza at Sherwal Fusion Restaurant inside the QVB Building. Give it a go. You will not be disappointed. They have dine in or take-away pizza. Sherwal Restaurant Level 1 QVB Building Sydney CBD Wood Fired Pizza Oven at Sherwal Mediterranean Restaurant Sydney CBD Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion RestaurantLevel 1Queen Victoria Building455 George StreetSydney City CBD Website: https://www.sherwal.com.au/ Check out the location of Sherwal Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant inside the QVB Building Sydney city [...] Read more...
January 17, 2023Grand Palace Indian Restaurant serves up very good quality Indian food in the heart of the Sydney city CBD area, located on George Street, just down from Wynyard Train Station. Open for lunch and dinner, Grand Palace serve a great range of Indian dishes made from locally sourced Australian produce and imported Indian spices. Inside Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD We went in for a team lunch and had an excellent feast of some very tasty Indian food! There were 8 of us, half from India, and everyone enjoyed the meal. For entrees we had a combination of Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Tikka and Panni Poori. Panni Poori entree at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Chicken Tikka Entree at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney City Seekh Kebabs at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD For mains we had some Goat Biryani (very good), Butter Chicken Curry and a Chicken Masala curry, with a big bowl of yummy naan bread. Such a good meal! Goat Biryani at Grand Indian Restaurant Sydney city Curries at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Naan bread at Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney CBD Big thumbs for the tasty Indian food served at Grand Palace! Inside the Grand Palace Indian Restaurant Sydney city Grand Palace Indian RestaurantBasement 261 George StreetSydney Website: https://www.thegrandpalace.com.au/ Check out the location of Grand Palace Indian Restaurant in the Sydney city area [...] Read more...
January 12, 2023Shelbourne Hotel is a classic Australian pub in the heart of the Sydney city CBD dating back to 1902. With 3 different levels, the Shelbourne has it’s main bar and bistro on the middle level, a gaming room downstairs and a very cool rooftop bar on the top level. A great Aussie pub serving all your classic pub food and showing some of the top sporting events. Located on Sussex Street, down the road from Town Hall Station, and just across from Darling Harbour. Inside Shelbourne Hotel Sydney City The food at Shelbourne is top notch! The menu has a great selection of pub meals like burgers, steaks, seafood, Chicken schnitzel and they have a selection of items which is great for sharing. I went in and had their delicious Beef Burger ($25) which is served with a pile of delicious chips. This is a very tasty burger! Beef Burger at Shelbourne Hotel Sydney City Great pub food at Shelbourne Hotel Sydney CBD The Shelbourne Hotel is not your classic sports bar but they do show a few of the major sporting events throughout the year including the Melbourne Cup Horse Race in November and the NFL Superbowl. NFL Superbowl shown at Shelbourne Hotel Sydney CBD I will rate the Shelbourne Hotel as one of the great pubs in Sydney, definitely in the Top 10 Pubs in Sydney City CBD. Bar at Shelbourne Hotel Sydney Entrance to Shelbourne Hotel Sydney CBD Shelbourne Hotel200 Sussex StreetSydney CBD Website: https://www.shelbournehotel.com.au/ Check out the location of the Shelbourne Hotel in Sydney city CBD [...] Read more...
January 10, 2023If you love nice spicy Malaysian food, then do yourself a favour and go try the food at Ho Jiak Restaurant located right in the heart of Sydney CBD City Centre, just behind the Queen Victoria Building at Town Hall. Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Town Hall Sydney CBD I got in for dinner and just had 3 of their items of the entree menu, just so that I can try a range of their food. All very good. I had the chicken wings, some awesome chicken satay and the roti chennai. Such good Malaysian Food in a very cool restaurant. I could have eaten 10 of those chicken wings! Chicken Wings at Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Town Hall Sydney Chicken Satay at Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBD Roti at Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBD I just walked in off the street and got a table mid week. I would say Thursday and Friday night you will need to have a reservation as it was busy when I was there on a Tuesday. Excellent Malaysian Food at Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Sydney CBD I am going to get back to Ho Jiak very soon to try their laksa. I love laksa! The King Of Noodle Soups! So really want to see how good the laksa is at Ho Jiak! As soon as I get back I will post a pic here. Check out the location of Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Town Hall Sydney CBD [...] Read more...
January 2, 2023PERMANANTLY CLOSED Michi Izakaya and Ramen is a small Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Sydney CBD, on Clarence street, half way between Town Hall and Wynyard Train Stations. Michi specialise in Ramen noodle soups and Japanese Curry. They used to serve Bento box but recent times they have trimmed their menu down to just ramen and curry. Izakaya Michi Japanese Restaurant Sydney I went in to try their Japanese Katsu curry. I love a good Japanese curry, such good comfort food! I love Katsu too. So this was the perfect lunch time meal to get away from the office for a good lunch. Japanese Curry in Sydney CBD at Izakaya Michi I have eaten a lot of Japanese curry and I can highly recommend this curry at Michi. The curry is not too spicy but still has a kick to it and the katsu is very good quality, not too greasy, just right! A decent sized serving too! If you love a good Japanese curry then do yourself a favour and try the curry here. Michi Izakaya and Ramen Restaurant Sydney CBD I also love a good bowl of Japanese Ramen noodle soup, so I will be back to Michi to try their ramen and will post up a pic when i do! Michi Izakaya and Ramen161 Clarence StreetSydney CBD Website: https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-michi/ Check out the location of Michi Izakaya and Ramen [...] Read more...
July 9, 2022Gold Class Daruma is an excellent Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant in the heart of the Sydney CBD within the Grace Hotel on York Street. I have had many great Japanese Dining experiences. Some are better than others and I can honestly say the meal I had at Gold Class Daruma was a true Gastro-orgasmic experience. Gold Class Daruma do have set degustation menus but you need to book these weeks in advance  I booked to dine there at short notice so was limited to the Al a carte menu. Well it was not a limited experience as all the food I had was amazing. I had skipped lunch so I could eat a big dinner of some of my favourite Japanese dishes. First up a plate of mixed sushi, some of the best I have had. The sushi rice was cooked to perfection and each of the fish were so fresh. Each piece seemed to melt in my mouth giving a flavour explosion. So good! Next up some very tasty kara-age fried chicken. Forget about KFC! Japanese Fried Chicken is some of the best in the world. Finally I had a plate of mixed tempura. A great selection of fish, seafood and mixed vegetable. The Tempura batter was so light and crispy. With my meal I knocked back a few Japanese beers and some excellent sake. The restaurant has a ‘sake sommelier’ who came over and explained the sake menu and made some recommendations. I do like sake but don’t really know much about the different tastes like dry or sweet so was good to get a recommendation. I plan to get back and try the full degustation experience. There were a number of people sitting at the counter where they had a private chef preparing their dishes and then explaining each as they were served. The ‘sake sommelier’ was also serving them different sake throughout their meal. Looked like an excellent dining experience. I will book ahead so I make sure I do not miss out. Expect to pay over $100 per person if you are drinking beers, wine and sake with your meal. I would rate this as one of the top Japanese restaurants in Sydney! Go give it a go! Gold Class Daruma The Grace Sydney Level 1/77 York Street Sydney Website: https://goldclassdaruma.com.au/ Check out the location if Gold Class Daruma Japanese Restaurant in Sydney CBD [...] Read more...
June 29, 2022O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant is a great small restaurant located on Clarence Street in the Sydney CBD, just a short walk from Wynyard train station. They serve good quality organic food and have a good range of ramen noodle soups both vegetarian, chicken based broth as well as some beef based broth. O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney While most Japanese restaurants serve the traditional Tonkotsu (pork based broth) ramen noodle soup, O’Uchi only serve a chicken or beef based broth or the full vegetarian based broth. The traditional ramen noodles are egg based noodles so if you want a full vegan style ramen noodle soup, you can get them to replace the ramen noodles with rice noodles – this is gluten free. Vegetarian ramen at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD I went in and enjoyed their Veggie Gyoza Ramen $18 which has the vegetarian broth soup and comes with delicious Japanese dumplings which are filled with a vegetable mix. I had an soft boiled egg added but you an leave this out. Vegetarian Ramen Menu at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney See the vegetarian ramen soup options on their menu: Vegetarian Ramen Menu at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD Another time I went in and tried their chicken based broth ramen soup with karaage chicken $16.50. This was my favourite. The chicken broth is full of flavour and the karaage chicken was awesome! Karaage chicken ramen at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD Karaage chicken ramen at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney They have a few different chicken based ramen to choose from, some served with chicken and other served with duck. See the different options: Chicken ramen menu at O’Uchi If a good solid beef ramen is what you are looking for then they have a few to choose from: Ramen menu at O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant Sydney CBD They also have rice bowl dishes Donburi as well as Japanese curry which I hope to try on my next visit. See the list of rice and curry dishes. Rice bowls and Curry at O’Uchi This place gets really busy at lunch time so I suggest you get down there early before the lunch time rush around 12pm O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant80 Clarence StreetSydney CBD Website: https://ouchi.com.au/ Check out the location o O’Uchi Japanese Restaurant in Sydney CBD [...] Read more...
February 8, 2022Tao Restaurant is a top class Chinese restaurant in the heart of Sydney CBD which serves up modern Cantonese food. A range of yum cha style dumplings, meat, seafood and noodle dishes all at the a very high standard. This is a great fine dining restaurant but without the high fine dining prices. The food at Tao are all reasonably priced. Tao Chinese Restaurant Sydney CBD (Medium) Decor inside Tao Restaurant Sydney CBD I found Tao by doing a Google search, looking for a restaurant close to Town Hall. I had never walked down this part of Clarence Street, so luckily Google showed me a link to Tao Restaurant. I went in and tried their food,  and I liked it so much I went back the next night for more. I very rarely go back a 2nd time so close to the first visit but the food was just as good as my first nights experience. Inside Tao Restaurant On the first night, I had some of their prawn and chives har gao dumplings ($15) which were excellent. This came with a side plate of home made chilli sauce which was the best I have ever had. There were also some chopped chilli in soy sauce. Dumplings at Tao Chinese Restaurant Sydney CBD Chilli sauce at Tao Restaurant Sydney CBD For a main I had the crispy skin chicken ($29) which came with a Shandong sauce dripped over it (soy sauce based with pineapple). This was a huge serving which I struggled to finish. Bring a friend to help you finish this excellent dish. Crispy Skin Chicken at Tao Chinese Restaurant Sydney On the second night I had 3 entree dishes which i thought I could finish but ended up having to take half of this home and having it the next day for lunch. First I had the pork and chive dumplings ($18). Pork Dumplings at Tao Restaurant Sydney I also had the Shepherd’s purse wontons ($18). I thought these were going to be lamb dumplings based on the name of Shepherd’s but these were pork wonton dumplings which were soaked in red chilli oil and sesame paste. These were the star of the show and were just as good the next day for lunch (cold). Wonton dumplings at Tao Restaurant Sydney Last dish was the Chicken San Choy Boa ($16). I have only ever had pork san choy boa before and while I did enjoy this chicken version, I think it is much better served with pork! San Choy Boa at Tao Restaurant Sydney I can highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner. Not just for a special occasion but any time you are looking for a good Chinese feed or just a simple plate of yum cha dumplings. Tao Restaurant44 Market Street (entrance on Clarence Street)Sydney City CBDPh: 0402 518 698 Website: https://www.taosydney.com.au/ Open 7 days a week from 11am – 10pm Check out the location of Tao Chinese Restaurant in Sydney CBD [...] Read more...