Australia may be far away and modern Australia is very young by world standards, but distance and youth have their benefits. Experimentation being the first and most important here; it's much easier to take risks when you're not set i…Open the full description
Australia may be far away and modern Australia is very young by world standards, but distance and youth have their benefits. Experimentation being the first and most important here; it's much easier to take risks when you're not set in your ways or bound by tradition. And Australian chefs sure do like to take risks. The only rule is that rules are meant to be broken. That's not to say you won't find the classics here. It's just that traditional fare and the topsy-turvy are often on the same menu.
Perhaps that's the effect of being in one of the most ethnically diverse cities on the planet? The world is yours! So if you want French-Vietnamese fusion go get it. Tex-Mex? Done. Ghanaian? Easy. Nepalese? Not a problem. Malaysian? Take your pick. Thai with a twist? Some say it's better than Bangkok. Yes, this city offers every kind of cuisine you can imagine. You won't have time to try them all, but you must, must, must eat seafood. It's fresh, locally sourced and a non-negotiable Sydney experience.
► Here are the prices you should expect to pay for a main meal:
Budget: $10 - 15
Mid-range: $20 - 60
Luxe: $70 and up
NOTE: A lot of restaurants are BYO i.e. you can bring your own wine or beer - no spirits - but if they're licensed then expect to pay $6-10 for beer and $8-15 for a glass of wine.
Shakespeare Hotel
Courthouse Hotel
Bondi Icebergs
The Soda Factory
505
Rooty Hill RSL
Newtown Hotel
The Basement
Mojo Record Bar
Glenmore Hotel
Golden Age Cinema
Newport Beach
The Hayberry Bar & Diner
Hinky Dinks
Arcadia Liquors
