Reviews
Chinatown is back, but not as you remember it (and here are five new spots to try)
From the city’s largest Korean barbecue restaurant to its first kakigori shop, here’s why diners are queueing for Chinatown eateries.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Sydney
Not just here to grill steaks: This ‘proper restaurant’ offers bells-and-whistles dining
With a new winter menu and head chef fresh from Oncore by Clare Smyth and Newtown’s Cafe Paci, Shell House has plenty of compelling reasons to visit.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Ashfield
This tiny, swoony, sunny bakery shop is like a country fair stall in full bloom
The Tart Sisters in Ashfield is one of best bakery shops in Sydney, selling golden savoury tarts, oven-warm brioche, chubby pastry pies and sweet fruit-laden treats.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Brighton-Le-Sands
Cancel that Greek island resort holiday; come to this new waterfront restaurant instead
A meal at Peter Conistis’ Ammos soon turns into a joyful feast of dishes many of us grew up loving.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Penrith
Y’all are welcome to join the smoky, charry action at this Texas-inspired brisket joint
The co-owners of Brisket Boys travelled to the US to try every style of American-style barbecue. Now they’ve brought melty slow-cooked meats to Penrith.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- North Sydney
The new metro will take you to North Sydney in a flash. First stop, this fancy 260-seat diner
Large, light-filled Soluna is the flagship venue at the new precinct, joining cosy bakery cafe Sol Bread & Wine, boutique food store Una, and slinky modern Japanese spot Genzo.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Sydney
Is the ramen at this popular global chain worth waiting over an hour in line for?
Mensho Tokyo has outposts in the US, Thailand, India, China and Melbourne. Now it’s Sydney’s turn to experience the deep, long flavour of ramen master Tomoharu Shono’s unusual noodle dishes.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Sydney
This two-hatted wine bar has had a French makeover – but does it have that je ne sais quoi?
Remember the days of silver service, candlelight and duck a l’orange? Well, they’re back, and we’re here for it.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Ettalong Beach
Can’t get into Firedoor? Drive to this more affordable fire-driven Central Coast gem
Osteria il Coccia exclusively uses fire and coals, but unlike Firedoor, it happily accepts walk-ins and a $49 pork cutlet is big enough to share.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Marrickville
‘There’s no restaurant quite like it’: Is that a good thing at this ex-Rockpool chef’s new steakhouse?
A mix of local grittiness, fine-dining refinement and sizzle, Corey Costelloe’s 20 Chapel is hard to categorise, easy to like, and feels right for its time.
- Terry Durack