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Galbi wagyu short rib on the grill.
14.5/20

This cosy Japanese-Korean cook-your-own grill house channels campfire vibes in the city

Grab a booth and cover the table with small, funky dishes and beautiful meats to grill over your own communal fire.

  • Terry Durack
Ali Gibson Roy behind the bar.

Stonkingly good bar food and Euro aesthetic set this stylish inner west spot apart

Pets and children are welcome at new Marrickville small bar We Three, run by a mother-and-daughter duo serving excellent snacks.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Christopher The’s take on a classic vanilla slice.

Top Sydney chefs take over food court for ’90s throwback party (and remix tuck shop treats)

Try fancy snacks − including this take on a vanilla slice − from star bakers and chefs, with arcade games, club bangers and Midori splice cocktails.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Kylie Kwong standing in front of her South Eveleight eatery, Luck Kwong.

Food legend Kylie Kwong to close Lucky Kwong and step away from restaurants

After 30 years pioneering a new style of Chinese cuisine, Kwong is ready to move on to her next chapter. But first? A well-earned break.

  • Ardyn Bernoth
A plate of onigiri held by Comeco Foods co-owner Masa Haga.

Bored of sushi rolls? This alternative is healthier, fresher, cheaper and gaining popularity

Japan’s “soul food” is creeping onto Sydney cafe menus. And these rice balls have a few bonuses that our beloved handrolls don’t.

  • Emma Breheny and Bianca Hrovat
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The Al Shami mixed plate is designed to share between two.
14.5/20

Sure, this is a terrific place to wrap grilled meat in bread, but there’s much more to explore

Syrian restaurant Al Shami’s big menu goes beyond the usual grab bag of the Middle East’s greatest hits.

  • Callan Boys
Rocker’s beer and burger deal.

Cheap drinks, free food: 12 of Sydney’s best happy hour specials (with snacks)

From cocktails and hot dogs, to roast beef chip butties, here are 12 hunger-busting happy hours to try, right now.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The namesake dish at 1800 Lasagne - a pork and beef lasagne.

Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only

Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders get a chance to try it.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Sydney restaurants Tequila Daisy (left) and Redbird are closing.

Tougher than the GFC: Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants

Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced, Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.

  • Scott Bolles
Scrambled eggs with black lime za’atar crisp, sourdough and cultured butter.

Leisurely late breakfasts and shaken tahini lattes star at this cruisy beach cafe

Excellent scrambled eggs, a za’atar-flecked brekky plate and exemplary service are just the ticket at Noon in Manly.

  • Lenny Ann Low

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