The Sydney Morning Herald logo
Advertisement

Eating out

Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.

Sign up
Advertisement

Lists & guides

Advertisement

More in Eating out

Sunday roast pork at The Duke of Clarence.

From crackly pork to golden potatoes: 12 of Sydney’s best Sunday roasts

From giant Yorkies to crackling porchetta, here’s where to find roasts with the most from Prospect to Avalon Beach.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Chef Dan Pepperell, left, in Bistrot 916 with his partners Andy Tyson and Michael Clift.

A hot French bistro and a late-night Italian are closing, but not for reasons you might expect

Development is impacting several Sydney dining favourites including Bistrot 916 and Big Poppa’s.

  • Scott Bolles
On A Roll’s brisket sandwich.

A tiny shack in a nondescript arcade is serving some of Sydney’s best brisket sandwiches

The meat is smoked for 14 hours at the owner’s home then served from a no-frills kiosk in a tired arcade.

  • Sarah Norris

The Herald column that turned 40 this week served with a cease and desist over its name

For the past four decades, Short Black has charted the rise of Sydney’s food and lifestyle scene.

  • Scott Bolles
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
Advertisement
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
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

Popular on Good Food