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For the best South East Asian street food in Sydney, there’s no going past Yoda. Located in Avalon on the North Shore, the café/restaurant offers nutritious and delicious food to satisfy your Asian food cravings.

The question of where to find Sydney’s best ramen causes heated debate amongst noodle nerds. But in our books, Head Chef Harunobu Inukai of Ramen Ikkyu, has hit the mark, producing more than 160 litre pots of broth daily, and handmade noodles aged for two days.

A favourite south Sydney pub, Miranda Hotel boasts great pub food, live music, a glistening courtyard and brand new small bar, The Lane. The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal produce and changes frequently. Highlights include the suckling pig sandwich, braised lamb shoulder pizza and twice-cooked chicken wings. The wine list is predominantly local, and you can also take your pick from a selection of bottled craft beers. But we like to go all out with The Sneaky cocktail, a coconut twist on the classic margarita, slushy style.

If you’re after authentic Chinese cuisine and not afraid to wait in line, then head on over to Sydney Chinese restaurant, Hong Fu. Situated in the heart of Parramatta, this bustling eatery draws crowds from all across Sydney due to their range of delicious, authentic dishes and famous dumplings.

My Zakaya is a Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills offering modern Japanese cuisine that will take your tastebuds to downtown Tokyo. Specialties include camembert cheese tempura, octopus dressed with wasabi and wagyu beef tataki. Wash it all down with traditional sake, served warmed or chilled to your liking. Whilst the small space makes for a cosy and intimate atmosphere, it also means reservations are necessary so be sure to book! 

A welcome addition to Miranda, this lively and casual eatery, headed up by renowned chef Danny Russo, is sure to satisfy your Italian cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for light antipasti, a hearty bowl of pasta, or traditional wood-fired pizza, The Italian Kitchen Miranda has you covered. Must-try dishes include the squid ink tagliatelle, market mushroom gnocchi or garlic prawn pizza. Whether you're a local or not, this Sydney Italian restaurant is worth a visit.

Love cocktails but don't enjoy dark and over crowded bars? Then This Must Be The Place for you! The brainchild of two of Australia’s finest and most awarded bartenders, Luke Ashton (of Vasco) and Charlie Ainsbury (of Eau de Vie), This Must Be The Place has instantly become one of our favourite bars in Darlinghurst.

Dragoncello, meaning tarragon in Italian, is one very cool Surry Hills restaurant and bar. Alluding to its name, Dragoncello offers an innovative dining experience, where all food and drink is curated with herbs harvested straight from the garden. Chef Roy McVeigh has skilfully designed each dish with a delicate balance of flavours, for example the potato chip cake with sour cream snow, salted caramel and pear.

Cocktails served in pineapples, waffle baskets with bacon and $8 spiced chicken and cheese empanadas… Need we say more? Nestled within the vibrant seaside suburb of Manly, this Sydney restaurant named after two places we'd rather be, is an American style diner that takes quirk to a whole new level. With its 1950’s retro fit out, sweeping ocean views and buzzing tropical atmosphere, Miami Cuba has you covered whether you’re after a post-surf brunch or Saturday drinks.

Once upon a time there was a little eatery called Lotus Story that served the most delicious homemade salads, charred meats, baguettes, rice paper rolls and desserts of all the land. With locations at both Broadway and Sydney Olympic Park, this cute Vietnamese café is guaranteed to treat your tastebuds (and wallet), and offers generous servings, great coffee and Insta-worthy interiors. 

Ever feel like sushi is synonymous with that content-but-totally-not-full feeling? Then look no further than Sushi Suma. With their large portion sizes, Japanese lovers can finally demolish the lot for less. Think sashimi, agedashi tofu, grilled chicken skewers, sushi, miso soup, tea and Japanese ice cream, all for less than $35. Sydney Japanese restaurant, Sushi Suma, is located in bustling dining precinct of Surry Hills, and has been a local favourite for more than 20 years. 

Offering up some of the best Thai food in Sydney, Sailors Thai has become a culinary institution. The restaurant features a canteen upstairs, with an open kitchen, and downstairs dining room that boasts glistening views across Circular Quay. Priding itself on creative renditions of classic dishes, splash out on the tasty menu ($75 per person) to sample a selection of its signature dishes, including crispy salted Tasmanian beef ribs, and betel leaves with prawn, peanut and coconut relish. 

Established in early 1990, Shanghai Night is one of Sydney’s original Shanghai-style restaurants, and is famous for creating the tastiest hand-made dumplings in town! Being a family-owned institution, Shanghai Night offers authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Ashfield. If you have any room left after devouring several delicious dumplings, give the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce a try, or the tofu and chicken mince on rice. 

Housed in a gorgeous converted terrace in Surry Hills, your stresses will melt away once you’ve stepped into Mirror Mirror Beauty. Offering a large range of personalised beauty treatments, such as Brazilian waxing, shellac nails, eye lash perming and Hawaiian hot stone massage, you’ll feel primed and pampered, without the hefty price tag at this Surry Hills beauty salon.

Whilst legendary across Sydney’s inner-west, Pasticceria Papa is known for being one of Sydney's best cake shops and is now bringing its delicious sweet treats to the people of Bondi. With both indoor and outdoor dining, traditional Italian coffee, gelati and a range of freshly baked cakes, it’s no wonder there’s often a line spilling out the door. Crowd favourites include the ricotta cannoli, Ferrero mousse and its blueberry cheesecake.  

The Hunter Works, located on Darling Street, is joining the ranks of Balmain’s best cafes. With a shaded courtyard and excellent coffee this cute cafe is the perfect spot to while away the afternoon. Without a fully functioning kitchen, they still offer up a range of tasty meals such as smashed avo with caper mayonnaise, and boar and fig salad with goat’s curd.

The culinary gurus from one of Sydney's best Thai restaurants, Longrain, have struck gold with their newly opened restaurant, Subcontinental. Taking up residence in the space previously housing Shortgrain and Bunker Bar, the menu will offer up tasty morsels from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, hence the all encompassing name, Subcontinental. But, as is typical of head chef Victor Chung’s style, the menu will see traditional dishes given a lighter, healthier edge.

Tokonoma, aka one of Sydney's best Japanese restaurants, offers an authentic Japanese dining experience within the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Combining traditional Japanese recipes with the freshest Australian produce, the menu is designed to be shared and features tempura, sashimi and nigiri, as well as a selection of robata (slow-grilled Japanese skewers cooked over hot charcoal). Don’t go past one of Tokonoma’s signature cocktails, such as the grapefruit and rhubarb paloma or the pineapple negroni. 

Good ol’ American hospitality has been brought to the good people of Bondi with the opening of Two & Twelve. Deli style sandwiches, slow-smoked meats and Cajun inspired soul foods are the order of the day.

The Macquarie Street outpost by the talented team at Fratelli Fresh (the makers of some of Sydney's best Italian), lies in the heart of the CBD. Fratelli Parlamento (nestled directly opposite State Parliament) features a pizzeria, open kitchen and aperitivo bar, and is dishing up its signature Italian cuisine as well as rotating specials. You can expect it’s famous stuffed zucchini flowers and Clooney meatballs, comforting bowls of pasta and hot pizza straight from the wood-fired oven.

Joining Enmore’s vibrant food scene is meatball masters, Ballers Polpetteria. This casual eatery prides itself on fresh, homely meals, where you can mix and match to your meatball liking. Choose from spicy pork (the bestseller), classic beef or the vegetarian special with sauces like pesto or spicy tomato. On the side there’s tasty things like buttery polenta mash, spaghetti, chips or roasted veggies. For those who prefer bread with their ballls, there are subs too, with your choice of fillings. Be sure to check out Sydney restaurant, Ballers Polpetteria, we guarantee you’ll be licking your plate clean.

The first Australian outpost of Korea’s Azoto has opened its doors in World Square much to the delight of Sydney sweet tooths. Here, the specialty is liquid nitrogen ice cream, with quirky twists on the classics. The short and sweet menu will change with the seasons, but you can expect combinations like Bounty & Co (coconut injected with dark chocolate), Caramel Duet (caramel ice cream with salted caramel popcorn) or Nippon Green (green tea matcha with mocha). Best part? This Sydney dessert spot open till the wee hours of the morning for you to get your dessert fix.

Fans of Korean fried chicken rejoice! Arisun, aka one of Sydney's best Korean restaurants, has opened a brand new outpost at World Square, replete with a 60-seat dining space and takeaway counter serving cups of popcorn-style chicken. Focusing on Seoul street food, other specialties include pan-fried pork dumplings, Korean-style meatballs and spicy pork belly. We can’t resist washing it down with a tower of beer or Hite served frozen. 

As the name suggests, this Surry Hills Korean-fusion restaurant unsurprisingly has a focus on chicken. From “damn good” Korean fried chicken to steamed buns to a burger, you can get your chicken fix at Chicken Institute. However, if you want to venture beyond the bird, the grilled BBQ meats wrapped in lettuce leaves are top notch as is the kimchi poutine.

Cocktails, small plates, pool tables, jazz. That’s what’s on offer at this cool Sydney bar. Oh, and just a generally great evening too, so head in for the cocktails and stay for the good times to be had. When it comes to cocktail hour, we can’t go past the peaches & prescription with rye whiskey, brandy and wild peach cordial. Now sit back, relax, and let the tipples flow.

The brainchild of Joel Best (previously of Pier and Fish Face), Bondi’s Best serves up some of Sydney's best seafood cooked to delicious perfection, or prepared raw by sushi chef, Hirofumi Fujita. With restaurants at North Bondi and Hall Street, Bondi foodies are well catered for with specialties like salt and pepper cuttlefish, Ibiza-prawn tempura roll and assorted sashimi. The potato scallops and crumbed calamari are also excellent. Snare a sit inside or take your fish ‘n’ chips to go; both restaurants are nestled just minutes away from the beach.

This Enmore watering hole, The Hideaway Bar, has a loyal following with locals. Offering craft beer on tap, live jazz on Thursdays, and happy hour specials, it’s no wonder Sydneysiders are flocking to the Inner West. Order the Blood Mary; it’ll knock your socks off! We love this Sydney bar and we sure you will too.

A go-to amongst Sydney’s sweet tooths, Le Bretagne Patisserie is renowned for its selection of cakes, pastries, fine chocolates and incredible breads. Nestled in the picturesque Plumer Village in Rose Bay, this Sydney patisserie has become an institution for dessert lovers. Everything in store is hand crafted and baked daily, using traditional French techniques. Our picks include the petite chocolate mud cake, sour cherry tart and almond meringue biscuits. 

From the folk that brought us Pizza Mario comes Da Mario, one of our favourite pizzerias in Sydney. Headed up by chef Franco Bortignon, the menu featured a selection of entrees, salads and mains, as well as pastas, calzones and of course, its famed Naples-style hand-made pizza. You can’t go past the salame calzone, loaded with ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, salame, black pepper and tomato, or the Marinara Con Tonno topped with preserved tuna and Spanish onion. This loud, bustling restaurant is frequently packed to the brim, which is no wonder as it’s serving up some of the best pizzas in Sydney! 

Famous for their free range tonkatsu (crumbed pork), Sydney Japanese restaurant, Miso, also have excellent value bento boxes and a great selection of interesting drinks to boot. 

Artificer, nestled into a bustling corner on Surry Hills’ Bourke Street, is bringin’ craftsmanship back to the art of coffee. Coffee maestros, Dan and Sho-ji have set up shop in a supremely sleek, chic and minimalist coffee space combining Japanese and Swedish influences.

What’s that? A brand new Newtown café for us to sink our teeth into? Excuse us while we sprint down there and reward ourselves with a big cup of coffee and an even bigger sandwich. We couldn’t say no to the soft shell crab burger, but others may be wildly tempted by the offering of eggs ‘all ways’.

The younger, larger, but just as fun sister of one of Sydney’s best restaurants, China Doll, set up shop on Hall Street in Bondi Beach in early 2014 and has done an epic job of satisfying the stomachs of Bondi locals as well as general people that enjoy eating and drinking (i.e. us).

Originally from Bellingen, the gelato geniuses have opened a second store in Rozelle and Sydney Gelato lovers are rejoicing! No longer is a 6-hour drive required to get a taste of their unique flavours made from all natural ingredients, such as Zabaglione, Coffee & Roasted Almond and Sour Cherry. They also offer limited edition and seasonal flavours, which keep the punters coming back for more.

Ritual Coffee Traders in Northbridge is a gem of healthy food on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Whether you’re on the look out for a good coffee, a goodness-packed green smoothie or a hearty bowl of quinoa and chia porridge, Ritual has you sorted. They are one of the first places to sell Hippie Lane sweet treats, which make it the perfect place to stop of for a guilt-free afternoon tea.

With branches across Asia and America, Din Tai Fung is a force to be reckoned with. Known for having some of the best dumplings in Sydney, Din Tai Fung hand make steaming hot dumplings by the hundred, day in and day out. Watch the dumpling maestros expertly fill, tuck and mold these delicious treats through the window and hear your belly grumble with the anticipation of the feast to come. 

Located in the Darlinghurst area, Catapult Design is home interior lover’s dream. Featuring a beautiful array of Australian design with a number of hand picked international products, you’ll be sure to find a piece of furniture, lighting or accessory to make you mentally design a space in your house to fit said product.

QT likes to remind everyone that it isn’t your average hotel, and in fact, the entry into Gowings Bar & Grill is an experience in itself. Step inside the lift that recalibrates its elevator music in relation to how many people are riding (for example lonesome, romantic or party tunes), then getting ready for all sorts of deliciousness. Restaurant consultant and food director, Robert Marchetti, has created a mouthwatering menu that is guaranteed to please Sydney’s food lovers. Described as brasserie food with a modern twist, think crispy-spiced duck, seafood pie and wood-roasted pork belly.

A year ago, Harry’s Bondi underwent a huge renovation from Harry’s Espresso Bar, which was attached to a convenience store to Harry’s Bar & Dining, a classy beachside restaurant. Now Harry’s is switching up it’s menu for the first time since it’s transformation to offer a more healthy menu, and in true Bondi style many meals will be without gluten, dairy and refined sugar! 

Bang Street Food has opened its doors on Crown Street serving up a delicious selection of Bangladesh-inspired cuisine. Headed up by Nicholas Gurney (of Farmhouse fame), the menu features a selection of share plates with highlights including the honey-roasted paneer, Wagyu tri tip curry and duck egg omelette with blue swimmer crab. Finish with the rum drunk doughnuts with caramelized peaches and wash it all down with a pick from their wine list, which by the way is entirely Portugese.

This Indian restaurant in Newtown restaurant blends tradition, techniques and bold flavours in order to create an authentic Subcontinental dining experience. Offering an extensive food and wine menu Delhi 'O' Delhi creates delicious food that emphasises simple presentation and fresh ingredients. If you're there with a group, try a bit of everything and order the banquet, which comes with a cocktail and four courses of deliciousness for just $40 per head. 

Regarded by pho aficionados as some of the best Vietnamese food in Sydney, you can’t go past An Restaurant in Bankstown. With 15 different varieties of pho, the beef pho bo is the overwhelming favourite, and for good reason. The rice noodles are long and slippery, but it’s the broth, which is cooked from bones and spices for a minimum of five hours, that attracts customers from across Sydney. For under $20, it’s a steal!

Canley Vale’s Hai Au is always packed to the brim with hungry patrons. Chefs carefully barbecue whole fish and chicken wrapped in banana leaf, and the aroma constantly fills this Sydney restaurant. There are plenty of traditional soups and steamboats on the menu, but the barbecue is not-to-be-missed. Budding chefs can cook-your-own bo la lop nuong, grill beef skewers on your table’s grill and of course, try your hand at the art of rice paper rolls.

Pho Tau Bay in Cabramatta draws patrons far and wide, and is known for serving some of the best pho in Sydney. The beef noodle soup is constantly in high demand so you’ll want to get in early. Be sure to try the pho dac biet (‘the works’) or a pho ga (chicken soup), and order a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee for that quick caffeine hit.

When in need of your dumpling fix, look no further than Chinaman Dumpling in Cremorne. This casual restaurant, run by ex-Mr Wong’s extraordinaire, Alex Lee, and fellow artisan dumpling maker “Gong”, will ensure your dumpling cravings are well taken care of. With a mouthwatering menu of seafood, pork and vegetarian dumplings, there is something to suit every taste or whim. We can’t go past the boiled squid, scallop and prawn dumplings served with hoisin and sesame, or a bamboo steamer of the prawn and pork combos. If you feel like shakin’ the boat a little, there’s a variety of delicious mains like the crispy Shandong chicken, or the scrumptious salt and pepper king prawns. Don’t leave without sampling their soon-to-be infamous duck pancakes - we called it first! 

Our stomachs grumble and mouths water at the mere mention of Devon on Danks. This cafe, which cooks up some of the best breakfasts in Sydney, also offers up killer coffee, sweet treats, cronuts and cakes galore. The Green Eggs & Ham is a delicious combo of mushy peas, eggs and bacon, and if you’re looking for something a little unique, the golden, crunchy, perfectly salted fries with caramel soft serve will leave you swooning for more. Naked bruschetta, soft shell crab with Nashi pear salad and perfectly spiced salmon and eggs with accompanying salad and croquettes also have us drooling. And, if you haven’t yet jumped on the cronut bandwagon, try them at Devon on Danks, we can guarantee you’ll be just as obsessed as we are.

This fun-sized sandwich shop might be teeny but their baguettes are jam-packed with flavour. Tio’s bartender, Arash Katrak and his partner, Anna Berry, have hit the nail on the head with their five-option specialty baguettes. There’s the banh-mi, stuffed with pork belly, duck liver pate, pickled carrot, daikon, cucumber, coriander, mayonnaise and chilli, or go the Japanese inspired chicken katsu with red cabbage, mayo and tonkatsu sauce. For the vegos, there’s soft goats cheese, fresh slices of pear and chopped walnuts (just like a fancy Waldorf). Get in early or risk joining the throngs of people lining up to get their hands on one.

The guys over at Fresh Blend sure know a thing or two about creating healthy smoothies, fresh juices and delicious salads. This place is perfect for a summertime health kick and we promise everything tastes amazing. The Zen Garden Salad with zesty balsamic dressing and free-range chicken goes down a treat, whilst the Aztec Warrior Salad with quinoa, craisins, rocket and cherry tomato makes us feel every bit as strong as a warrior. The juices and smoothies make for the perfect after-exercise energy boost or just a yummy (and healthy) snack.

Shiver me timbers! We are spoilt for choice now that a brand new small bar has opened its doors in Manly. And once we discovered it was adorned with a nautical theme, finding land-ho was the only option. Park yourself at this dimly-lit bar and spend your dubloons on some rum punch cocktails and bar snacks. Good times ahoy!

If bigger is better than Candelori’s has hit the mark. This Smithfield Italian restaurant seats 220, boasts 99 dishes on the menu as well as eight daily specials. That’s 21 types of pasta, 14 pizzas and 15 other mains. We’re talking a whopping 21 page wine menu too. Word of warning: preparation is key. Skip dinner the night before and wear your eating pants.

The Deus Ex Machina HQ is housed in a former factory building in Camperdown, and is home to its showroom, workshop, design studio and café. Motor-heads will feel like a kid in a candy store as they peruse the vast Deus’ collection of art, music, surfboards, motorbikes and clothing before kicking back with a coffee and delicious snack.

In 1799, John Macarthur bought Pyrmont for a gallon of rum. Named in homage of Pyrmont’s colourful history, Gallon has become a local institution and has recently seen the addition of a swanky new courtyard, dubbed the Stables. The menu is a mix of pizzas, share plates and hearty salads that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

A menu featuring a fusion of Asia and modern Australian cuisine is sure to please at Cronulla’s Summer Salt. With glistening ocean views and a menu that guarantees the freshest local produce, Summer Salt is one of Sydney’s best restaurants down south. You can’t go past their signature roast duck, seafood plate for two and Grade 9 Wagyu beef.

Playa Takeria is the newest addition to Sydney’s ever-growing Mexican food scene, combining a bar, diner and shop in the heart of Darlinghurst. Inspired by the famous Playa del Carmen on the Mexican Caribbean Coast, this intimate 30-seat restaurant is bringing some much-needed attention to detail with its authentic Mexican street food, craft beer and Mezcal. And as if things couldn’t get any better, did we mention they have a home delivery service?

Often called the Rolls-Royce of the chocolate world, this Japanese specialty brand is making waves in Australia. Founded in the northern island of Hokkaido, the rich natural environment and cold climate made it the perfect place for creating exceptional chocolate. Royce' has been dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients and perfecting original techniques since 1983. So head to Chatswood Westfield to source the best of the best!

Exclusive and intimate is on the menu at this sushi bar, Raita Noda, with only eight seats in the whole restaurant. You better get in fast, as this teeny tiny restaurant offers a ten course menu that features the freshest produce from the Sydney Fish Market. Did we mention the food at this Sydney Japanese restaurant is seriously delicious?

Ribs, burgers and a waterfront venue make for a pretty special combo here at the Meat District Co. This meat emporium is mighty popular in the United States, so brothers Coco and Gary Simonian decided to bring it to Sydney, and no doubt we are super glad that they did. The menu is brimming with tasty options, so whether you’re after ribs, steak, pork or a classic chicken burger, Meat District Co. has you covered.

If you missed the YouTube sensation that is Bondi Harvest, then you ought to check it out, or even better, head to their Bondi Junction restaurant. Calling the first floor of Bondi institution, The Eastern, home, this healthy restaurant in Sydney and its tan booths and stained timber tables perfectly reflect the healthy beachside lifestyle.

Lovers of meats assemble! Black Betty barbecue has officially set up shop at The Forresters’ beer garden in Surry Hills. They’ll be cookin’ up a storm every Sunday from 12pm until sold out. Think, big, juicy slabs of meat, smothered in barbecue sauce and served alongside a generous helping of coleslaw, beans and bread. It’s enough to make you weak at the knees.

Marrickville appears to have become a hub for all things healthy, organic and sustainable, and the opening of The Urban Farmacy is no exception. Run by farmers Cath and Hapi Fiefa, the store focuses heavily on the farm-to-table way of cooking and eating. You can expect plenty of fresh veggies and a selection organic meat and dairy. Yum!