The Banquet Menu was delicious and a great way to try lots of items. A culinary delight with lots…read moreof surprising flavors. Service was excellent and the ambiance was great. We had a large group and the food kept coming.

Amazing food. Loved the hip-hop and R&B music that were playing in the background. The server was…read morevery attentive, except when it got busy, and some of the food took a while. Overall the whole experience was amazing.

This place was recommended to us by Cam from Acme and he was spot on. In fact, this was the first…read moreplace we went to right off our 15 hour flight. We literally walked there from our hotel through the Botanical Gardens. (It was a long walk.) But bottom line, it's a great asian fusion spot that makes great coffee and baked goods. Their restaurant is slightly below street level and has outdoor and indoor seating. The neighborhood is reminiscent of Boston's Back Bay if you've ever been there, so it's not a sketchy area. Since we were past breakfast, we had the lunch menu only available to us. (However their breakfast menu looked SICK and I totally need to go back next time.) They had run out of some things on their menu when we were there, but the food we did have was great. We started with the scallion pancake with jambon (if you like pancetta you'll like this). That was fantastic. Then we had the soup with enoki mushrooms. That too was flavorful and not too spicy. The fresh tofu in it was soft and the soup itself was like a lighter version of a korean soon du bu soup. We also had the eggplant which has this fantastic thick miso-esque sauce on top of it. Make sure you order a bowl of rice (it's a legit bowl of sticky white rice) because you're going to want it to mop up that eggplant sauce and eat it with the soup. It was a hot day so our waiter recommended the taiwanese shave ice dessert. However, we went for the yuzu cheesecake because if it wasnt hot, that's what he'd typically recommend. It was light, slightly citrusy from the yuzu, and had small little flowers on the plating. Good choice sir, good choice. Between the dessert coming out, I went to check out the baked goods in the case we passed on the way in. I had the hardest time deciding. They had a matcha cookie, a nori miso sesame cookie, a sourdough cookie, and a double chocolate cookie. Choosing what to eat is really hard and I usually will get them all if I cant decide. But I only let myself pick 2, however, they were nice enough to throw in the other 2!! Love them! The nori cookie was the right balance between savory and sweet and the miso made the cookie taste like peanut butter a little. The matcha was surprisingly good because it tasted like it was made of GOOD matcha and not overwhelmingly sweet like some places tend to do. The sourdough cookie was chewy and big. And the chocolate cookie is nice and decadent. Honorable mention: I saw some people eating the fried chicken and that looked amazing. Get that. And tell me how delicious it is because I have no doubt that it's good. The service here was amazing. Our water was always filled, our waiter gave us great recs on food and where to walk post meal, and they went the extra mile to make sure our first meal in Australia was fantastic. Not a lot of people know about how good this place is since it's been open for less than 2 years I believe, but go check it out!

A well hidden restaurant but definitely worth the hunt. Located on the lower ground level on the…read moreleft side of the building, we definitely walked the entire round before we found it. Be careful of the tiny first step down the stairs that you might totally miss! Paper bird was a lot bigger than I thought it would be from the outside. Excellent service, casual and fun atmosphere. Great place for groups or a casual fun date with your special one. Appetisers were very reasonable (11-15AUD) and mains were in the typical range (25-40AUD). We came here for the "Korean fried chicken" but also found some other delicious sounding appetisers to try. Scallion pancakes with jamon ($13) - great crispy pancake and very good umami flavour with the jamon. I loved how generous they were with the jamon, but be frugal with the amount per pancake you pair with, the jamon could get a little too salty. Beef Bulgogi on zucchini tart with salsa mayo ($14) - very rich flavour from the beef bulgogi and great crispy tart base. Not sure I got much taste from the zucchini.. the salsa mayo was an interesting pairing with the bulgogi, not sure if I needed it. Soy and spice fried chicken ($27) - definitely the highlight of the meal. As a non chicken fan, my stamp of approval for the fried chicken warrants a must try for everyone. Batter, fried to perfection; sauce, excellent pairing and not too overwhelming; and bonus, meat, tender and flavorful! My husband got some rice to pair with the fried chicken, the rice was nicely flavoured with vinegar as well. Great way to eat the crispy batter! Grifter pale ale ($8) - light hoppy beer. Bubbly. Not my kind of beer but was nice to pair with the fried chicken. Japanese cheesecake with yuzu curd and mango ($15) - the cheesecake was a typical traditional spongecake. Definitely not worth getting on its own. The yuzu curd totally elevated the game, the sour and sweet flavours added a whole new dimension for the dessert. The mango and some sugar crumbs were a good addition for texture. Not sure I'll get it again, but a nice light dessert to end the meal. A great experience for an Asian fusion gastropub! Definitely enjoyed it. Will be back when I have cravings for chicken!

I've been to the Chin Chins in Melbourne several times and had a great time. The food was awesome,…read moregreat service and it had an awesome vibe. This Chin Chins was over disappointing!! I looked yo book online, several times were open so several of us walked about 2km, passed by 100s of great restaurants to find Chin Chins closed for a private function. Instead of having an amazing meal we had to find a pub that was still serving food and an ok dinner. I doubt I'll ever come back!!

I heard amazing reviews about this place and I just had to check it out on my last day in Sydney!…read moreWe came pretty early, so it wasn't too crowded and service was really fast! But it definitely got a lot more crowded after 7pm and the music was pretty loud. The vibe overall was amazing though! The food was definitely the highlight of the visit! We ordered the pork belly drunken noodle and BBQ King Salmon wrapped in banana leaf. I love the mixture of flavors and how good it was! We also ordered the crispy salt and pepper bug tails from the large plate and it was really tasty! I love the balance of the flavors in all the food! I didn't order the drinks, but my friends did and they said it was really good too! It was more on the sweeter side, but overall, was still really good! This place is definitely worth the hype! Go and visit them while you're in Sydney!

After a 15 hour flight from LAX to SYD - we were exhausted. My husband grabbed takeout from Joe's…read morewhich was across the street from our hotel. Hanoi spring rolls with mixed herb salad was AMAZING!

Joe is a sole trader. Chef, Barman, waiter. He greets most patrons by name. I feel this is a…read moreDarlinghurst institution I have only just learnt about. It's been around for 3 years and seats 22 inside and 10 outside. It feels like the locals treat this as their "2nd kitchen" The fish cakes were the best I'd ever had. The honey lemon chicken was tender, tart and delicious. Alcohol is available but you can also BYO #winning

My friend and I ate here because another place nearby was booked for a function--but we have no…read moreregrets! We did their 8-course street food degustation on Tuesdays for $45. All the food was flavorful and not too heavy; we had the nem sticks, prawn pancakes, beef pho, beef and pork skewers, durian pudding, and the banana fritters (and the cocktails were tasty as well). Four stars because it wasn't gourmet level food and there was a small confusion during the service--but I would definitely come here again: good food, convenient, well priced, good service!

Delicious and unique viet-franco food but overpriced. Portions are on the conservative side. I…read morewould reccomend a starter, a main and a side as well as a drink per person for a full meal.

I arrived at 5pm on a weekday and there were a handful of customers, but not too busy to be seated…read moreimmediately. The seating is mostly outside but they do have an indoor section! It's a chill spot so nothing too fancy. Protip: they do not have a restroom so go before or go at the train station if you're seeking one! The chicken katsu was so soft and juicy!! Seriously delicious. The curry had the perfect spice level and kept me digging in for more!

From the owner: We specialise in creating simple but super delicious comfort food that you can eat again and again…read moreand again and again without being bored (proven). Our own-developed recipes range from classics like karaage chicken, marinated salmon and baos to unique dishes like marinated ox tounge.

Worst cut sashimi ever. All the fish tasted the same, my cat could have done better.I would rate…read moresushi train higher.save your money. Couldn't finish the meal.

Tiny little spot in the kings cross area packed to every inch. Reservation needed!…read more The food was exceptional and can't really give it any negative feedback.. We went for the duck, steak and sushi rice bowl, All exceptional! My favourite things was the blue tip tuna (fatty tuna) it was literally melt in your mouth like butter!

In spite of it's silly name, this place just oozes cool and fun. On the night I was there, the…read morerestaurant was buzzing - packed with patrons who were clearly happy to be dining on Chilli Cha Cha's yummy, well priced, and I dare say beautiful Thai cuisine. The waiters are clearly proud of their fare and happily leafed through Chilli's menu to help me decide between many, many great looking options. I tried: - tom yum soup (spicy and good!) - vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce (good! though expect some tough mushrooms in there) - prawns wrapped in potato (good!) In all honesty, this is not the best Thai food restaurant in the world. But in combination with their fun, noisy ambiance and interesting selection, you might just get hooked.

Some friends of my mine used to think this corner spot was cursed because so many eateries that…read morewere located here, came and went due to poor business. Ironically the previous tenant was a Thai restaurant. However by far, Chilli Cha Cha has had the longest run and hopefully touch wood, it will stay there...permanently. The food is actually really, really good despite the fact the restaurant is never fully packed, although reasonably busy. Its probably because it doesn't look as swanky as Chat Thai and due to its location on the edge of the Chinatown eating district on Castlereagh St. I love all the entrees, especially the tangy dipping sauce that goes with the fish cakes. Yum! For mains, you can't go past the Crying Tiger and the Pork Belly. The noodles dishes such as the Pad Thai are really good, which for me a sign of a great Thai restaurant. If you can't do the a classic really well, then you're in trouble! Overall I love this restaurant, and a great alternative to Chat Thai.

Duck Burger!! Wait... Duck??! -…read moreThe Lowdown: French infused asian... or asian infused French... whatever you want to call it, this roasted duck burger will satisfyingly confuse the hell out of your tastebuds! The epicentre of this burger is succulent roasted duck, layered with with asian inspired slaw and hoisin sauce, wrapped in a brioche bun. - Pro Tip: Rather than the French fries, try something different, go for the roast vegetables. These vegetables are not your average, they taste as though they made love to a BBQ and honey pot! - Cost: $17.5 - The Naked Duck Kitchen Shop 4, 175 Liverpool St, Sydney 2000 - IG: ScottyGordonEats

Sticky chai latte was basically hot water with a splash of almond milk. They were in such a hurry…read morethat the tea never got a chance to infuse at all. Great pity because this is usually a spicy very tasty beverage. More care less haste Is advised.

Dropped in here as a group of 6 for lunch…read more After waiting a few minutes, we had a table secured and all ordered. Food arrived within minutes, and was demolished by all soon afterwards. I grabbed a 12 hour lamb roll. Chips are extra, but I decided to skip them after seeing how large the roll was. $12 gets you heaps of food. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the mint sauce was awesome. Will be back to try more goodies.