Island Radio

Island Radio is a pumping Sydney restaurant in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, where Surry Hills and Redfern meet. Since launching with a guiding concept of "tropical futurism", the pan-Asian venue has spent the past few months evolving—bringing more polish to the food, drinks and room while keeping the energy that put it on the map.

The menu has broadened beyond its original Southeast Asian focus, now drawing in Japanese, Korean and Hong Kong influences alongside its Singaporean, Indonesian, Filipino and Malaysian roots. Where the offering once leaned heavily into thick curries, sambals and big, punchy flavours, the new direction is lighter, with more raw seafood, dumplings and grilled proteins, and fewer heavy curries and noodle dishes on the menu.

Leading this next chapter is Thattacha "Eddy" Ariyachinkul, who steps into the Head Chef role this month after being part of the Island Radio kitchen team since it opened.

Across the Noodle Bar and Eating House, the refined offering continues to draw on flavours from across Asia. The front Noodle Bar remains a walk-in-only, indoor/outdoor space built for drop-in eats and drinks, while the Eating House offers a fuller sit-down experience within the heritage-listed Bank of NSW building.

The room has shifted in step with the food, trading some of its vivid orange accents for moodier burgundy tones, alongside lower tables and updated seating.

Drinks continue to include an all-Aussie wine list and colourful cocktails that draw on the balance and elements of Asian cuisines, built with seasonal fruits, aromatic botanicals and spices.

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Image credit: Island Radio | Supplied