The Indulgent Index: These Are 9 Of Sydney’s Most Decadent Dishes Right Now

Indulgent. Rich. Decadent. For some people, those words are all that’s needed to draw you into the closest restaurant, knife and fork at the ready. For others, they come with the stomach scaries that may keep you within the confines of your own pantry. More often than not, when it comes to living the good life, it’s found in moments with great mates and dirty martinis, at the bottom of a creamy gelato sundae, the first mouthful of a spicy curry or even just the thought of making a reservation at the hot new spot in town. The good life is not typically found in the stress of finding a dish that isn’t served with a side of heartburn, and it’s certainly not found in missing out on the experience altogether.

Enter Rennie, a handy little dining companion that doesn’t let heartburn get in the way of living the good life. It neutralises 99% of stomach acid in less than 60 seconds, which basically means if you’re in for a whole lot of spice, a moment of indulgence or a sweet treat, you can leave the heartburn worry at home.

Welcome to The Indulgent Index—your guide to Sydney’s most decadent eats and sips right now. Consider this your excuse to order the good stuff.

Lasagna Bites & Pipe Rigate Alla Vodka

Vitelli's Upstairs | Corner of Cleveland & Baptist Street, Redfern

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Pasta scaries are out and Vitelli’s Upstairs is in. Next time you’re on the hunt for a stellar date night spot with your partner or best pal, the old-school New York-Italian dining spot is the way to go. And to eat? No brainer. Set yourself up with some golden lasagna bites to share before diving into a hearty bowl of vodka pasta. And because you’ve got Rennie on your side, you wouldn’t even need to shy away from throwing on a chicken parm on top.

Banana Pudding Matcha

San Java 2.0 | 287–289 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Delicious, decadent, and absolutely something you can eat with zero worries of your body turning against you after. We’re talking about Surry Hill’s San Java 2.0 and their next-level banana pudding matcha. A match you didn’t know existed but once you get your hands on a cup, will question how you’ve managed to get through life without one.

Pork Schnitty

Corner 75 | 75 Frenchmans Road, Randwick

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One of Sydney’s most talked about restaurants also happens to be serving one of Sydney’s most indulgent dishes. Corner 75’s pork schnitzel is unlike any schnitty you’ve dug your knife and fork into before. Crumbed-to-order and paired with creamed spinach, it’s a Hungarian classic and it has your name written all over it.

Doenjang Daikon Udong

Kim’s Bop | Unit 1/325 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Kim’s Bop is the hot new tiny spot in town and they’re responsible for one heck of a doenjang and daikon udong. We’re talking thick silky noodles bathing in a fresh miso sauce with pickled daikon and thinly sliced pork. As hearty meals go, this Korean dish is one to try.

The 20 Chapel Burger

20 Chapel | 20 Chapel Street, Marrickville

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Premium Australian wagyu beef, American-style cheese, rich tonkatsu sauce and a daikon pickle delicately layered between two slices of soft milk bun. This wood-fired Inner West spot is quietly grilling one of the best burgers in town. And you might have missed it, if you didn’t opt for the Saturday bottomless lunch menu. But decadent menus shouldn’t worry you no more with Rennie in your back pocket.

Banana Cold Brew

Single O | 60/64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

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Remember those days you weren’t confident to dabble in the cold brew craze because of the aftermath? How glorious those times are behind you. And Single O’s banana cold brew is the perfect way to celebrate your new lease on life. It’s sweetened single origin cold brew topped with a banana bread espresso cold foam and a hefty sprinkle of toasted banana bread crumbs.

Cookie Sundae

Kuki | 9/18 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket

Kuki’s is a dessert-lover's dream—it’s a pint-sized spot entirely dedicated to gooey freshly baked cookies and creamy soft serve. So, when we say the cookie sundae is the most indulgest dish here, we’re purposely being nonspecific. Why limit yourself? You’ll be met with a display full of delicious cookies, from brown butter choc chip to matcha mochi, and a soft serve machine dispensing all sorts of delicious flavours like earl grey and and creamy vanilla. The best part? Soon, Haymarket won’t be the only place you’ll find Kuki. Rumour has it, they’re opening up a second location in Burwood very soon.

Bagel Sandos

Lox In A Box | Bondi, Coogee, Marrickville and Paddington

There’s something about catching up with a friend over a bagel and coffee. Satisfying in both conversation and appetite. And the bagels coming out of Lox In A Box? No notes. If you like your sandos sweet, don’t pass up on the salted caramel schmear with banana. Savoury lovers will go nuts over the hot buffalo and ranch number with cheddar, lettuce, carrot and pickles. Lucky for you, you’ve got four locations around Sydney to choose from.

Sticky Date Pudding

The Bat & Ball Hotel | 495 Cleveland Street, Redfern

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All hail sticky date pudding. It’s rich, it’s decadent and it’s served with an out-of-this-world miso butterscotch sauce and custard—plus a cherry on top. Where, you ask? Why The Bat & Ball Hotel in Redfern, of course. And if you ordered this one with your heart and completely forgot about your stomach’s tendencies to turn against you, Rennie neutralises 99% of stomach acid in less than 60 seconds. So even when your heart takes the wheel, Rennie is riding shotgun.

Live the good life with Rennie in hand. Learn more about your new dining companion over here. 

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