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Assorted dishes, includign fufu (top left), at Little Lagos in Sydney.

‘Fufu has gone ballistic’: Five West African eateries (and their signature dishes) to try

There’s a Sydney import bringing goat curry to Fitzroy, a vibrant bar and bistro putting Ghanaian spirits in your cocktails, and more.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Momos are a popular order.
13/20

More than momos: Trek down to this CBD basement for a taste of the Himalayas

The exemplary dumplings are not a wrong move, just make sure you’re trying other dishes, too.

  • Dani Valent
Wazzup Falafel sells its signature dish on skewers, in house-made wraps with hummus; or as a FSP (falafel snack pack).

‘I literally sat there and sobbed into my falafel’: New Middle Eastern eateries to weep (with joy) over

From Palestinian soul food and late-night Lebanese to a vegan falafel joint, there are now even more Levantine food options to explore.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Arbory’s $55 fondue is plenty for lunch between two.

Forget lunch al desko and go al fresco with this fondue feast (plus more great value city lunch deals)

Cheese fondue and soup specials at Arbory, a worker’s lunch at Bomba and eight more deals worth heading into town for.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Roti banjir - roti bread in curry sauce with two soft-boiled eggs and sambal.

‘I’m full of praise for this Malaysian canteen in a suburban megachurch’

There’s something mysteriously good about Terry’s Kitchen’s chilli sambal that will keep me coming back.

  • Dani Valent
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Lucia’s coffee, bourbon and chocolate dessert.
Good Food hat15.5/20

Rediscover an endangered brand of old-school fine dining at this polished newcomer

Searching for somewhere quiet, spacious and with excellent food? New arrival Lucia ticks all the boxes.

  • Besha Rodell
Paul Mathis has devised his own brewing method at The Stovetop Sessions.

No latte art, no espresso machine: This Surrey Hills cafe brews beans the old-fashioned way

At his new venture, The Stovetop Sessions, hospitality veteran Paul Mathis is inviting customers to slow down and smell the coffee.

  • Dani Valent
Martinis are a specialty at stalwart Melbourne bar Gin Palace.

The classic cocktail Melburnians can’t get enough of right now – and where to find the best ones

You can order them frozen, dusty and with a deli cabinet’s worth of garnishes. But don’t mess with the fundamentals, say bartenders.

  • Emma Breheny
Foul, a sturdy bean dish topped with fresh ingredients, at Flavours of Syria in Camberwell.

Flavours of Syria brings its warm Middle Eastern vibes (and baklava) to Camberwell

At its second cafe, you’ll find the saffron-scented chicken soup that charmed St Kilda, plus Arabic coffee and house-made baklava.

  • Dani Valent and Tomas Telegramma
Wang Wang BBQ’s exhaust vents do a great job.
13.5/20

If you like Korean barbecue, head to Wang Wang for something a bit different

This Chinese barbecue restaurant showcases the food of the north-eastern Qiqihar region.

  • Dani Valent

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