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Machiavelli $$
Italian Map 1 A4 DK Choice
123 Clarence St Darling Harbour and
Tel 9299 3748 Closed Sat, Sun est. $$$ Surry Hills
A Sydney institution, this is Modern Australian Map 1 B3
where politicians, lawyers and Level 1, Establishment, BBQ King $
business leaders come to eat 252 George St Chinese Map 4 E4
and be seen, doing deals over Tel 9240 3000 Closed Sun 76–78 Liverpool St
hearty Italian food. The decor is The head chef at this restaurant, Tel 9267 2586
rustic, with air-dried meats Peter Doyle, is widely regarded A Chinatown institution since
hanging from the ceiling. as a founding father of “Modern 1983, this is still the go-to
Australian” cuisine. Attention to destination for many of the
Mr Wong $$ detail reigns here: every dish is city’s night owls in search of a
Chinese Map 1 B3 prepared to perfection and late meal of barbecued duck,
3 Bridge Lane exquisitely presented. The menu pork and Chinese beer. Great
Tel 9240 3000 features French fusion fare with vegetable dishes and sides, too.
Sprawled over two stylish a unique Antipodean twist,
levels, Mr Wong pays tribute complemented by exceptional Boon $
to classic Chinese influences service and a superb wine list. Thai Map 4 E4
with a Cantonese-based menu. 1/425 Pitt St, Haymarket
A choice of more than 60 Tel 9281 2114
dishes is listed on one of the Glass Brasserie $$$ With a different take on Thai
best dim sum menus in town. Modern Australian Map 1 B5 cuisine, this café combines the
Level 2, Hilton Sydney, 488 George St best of Thai street food with
No. 1 Bent St $$ Tel 9265 6068 Sydney coffee culture. There are
Modern Australian Map 1 B2 Celebrity chef Luke Mangan’s spicy curries, tasty sandwiches
1 Bent St bright space with floor-to-ceiling and superb salads. The on-site
Tel 9252 5550 Closed Sun windows gets diners arguing over fruit and vegetable store sells
This place offers a memorable what are better – dishes from the fresh produce to take home.
dining experience, serving grill, or desserts. The best way to
delicious, uncomplicated food, settle the score is to try both. Cafe Rumah $
cooked in an open kitchen Café Map 4 F4
with a wood-burning oven and Spice Temple $$$ 71–73 Campbell St, Surry Hills
accompanied by fine wines. Even Chinese Map 4 F1 Tel 9280 2289
the bread is homemade. Half of 10 Bligh St A Malaysian-inspired place serving
the seating is at communal tables. Tel 8078 1888 familiar café favourites and South-
A modern Chinese marvel. Chillies east Asian staples such as butter-
Rockpool Bar & Grill $$ are the star – fresh, dried, salted, milk pancakes, pork belly rice
Steak Map 1 B4 pickled, brined and fermented – bowl, and congee. Try the fresh
66 Hunter St served in a dark, moody baked Madeleine biscuits with
Tel 8078 1900 basement with Chinese lanterns kaya (Malaysian coconut jam).
Drawing a crowd from the big and red table lamps.
business end of town, this place Caysorn Thai $
has a grand Art Deco interior that Tetsuya’s $$$ Thai Map 4 D4
would not be out of place in Japanese-French Map 4 E3 Level 1, 8 Quay St, Haymarket
Manhattan. Steak is the main 529 Kent St Tel 9211 5749
attraction, but there’s much Tel 9267 2900 Closed Sun, Mon Challenge your taste buds’
more to enjoy here, including an Internationally acclaimed, this heat tolerance here, where the
extensive wine and cocktail list. serene restaurant features a set speciality is Southern Thai food –
degustation menu that fuses known as the spiciest in Thailand.
Sushi e $$ Japanese flavours with French The chicken larb is highly recom-
Japanese Map 1 B3 technique. A vegetarian version mended. The food is hot, but the
Level 4, Establishment, 252 George St is available on request. service is warm and gracious.
Tel 9240 3000 Closed Sun
Exceptionally fresh fish is served Chat Thai $
up in stunning surroundings.
A good way to experience a
range of delicious tastes is by
ordering a selection of small
pieces from the sashimi menu
or a mix of items from the sushi
nigiri menu. Excellent service.
Eleven Bridge $$$
Modern Australian Map 1 B3
11 Bridge St
Tel 9252 1888 Closed Sun
The exceptional, innovative
menu from celebrated chef Neil
Perry features fine sustainable
produce. This elegant, grand
dining room is located in a
sandstone heritage building. Diners enjoying the excellent Chinese food at Mr Wong
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 180–81
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