

Best Japanese Restaurants in Sydney
Sydney has some incredible Japanese restaurants that feel like they transport you straight to Japan. Tiny izakayas hidden behind noren curtains, ramen shops with vending machines and tatami seating, smoky yakitori bars and intimate counter restaurants lined with sake bottles and charcoal smoke. From comforting bowls of tonkotsu to delicate omakase and grilled skewers, these are some of Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants right now. Best Japanese Restaurants in Sydney Amuro Dar
May 194 min read


The Best Sandwiches in Sydney 2026
Updated May 2025 Sydney’s best sandwiches come in a lot of different forms. Some stick to classic combinations, others lean more creative. Some keep it light and balanced, others are stacked and built to really hit. So we put them on a matrix. From classic combo to creative combo, and from light to stacked, to help you find exactly the kind of sandwich you’re in the mood for. Here are some of the best sandwiches in Sydney Genovese Coffee House Alexandria An Italian café and r
May 143 min read


21 Best Matcha Cafés in Sydney (2026)
Sydney's best matcha cafés come in a lot of different forms. Some lean sweet and approachable, others are bitter and precise. Some stay true to tradition, others push into something more creative. So we put them on a matrix. From authentic to creative, and from sweet to bitter, to help you find exactly the kind of matcha you're in the mood for across Sydney. Best Matcha In Sydney Parami Surry Hills A small corner café that spills into a quiet Surry Hills alleyway, often call
Apr 276 min read


Best Wine Bars In Sydney to Sip and Snack
Sydney does wine bars exceptionally well. From intimate laneway rooms to neighbourhood favourites with a loyal following, these are the places pouring bottles worth seeking out and the snacks to match. Best Wine Bars In Sydney Bar Copains One of Sydney’s favourite wine bars, Bar Copains is a moody terrace bar that spills onto a leafy Surry Hills street. The wine list champions Australian and European small producers, and the snacks are creative and tightly executed. It remain
Apr 227 min read


Sydney's Best New Restaurant & Bar Openings Right Now
Updated May 2026 Looking for the best new restaurants in Sydney? From show-stopping dining rooms in the CBD to quietly confident neighbourhood spots in Newtown, Darlinghurst and the Eastern Suburbs, these are the places shaping how the city is eating and drinking this season. Whether you’re chasing steak and martinis, underground Italian, wine-first bars, fire-led Levantine cooking or soft serve down a laneway, this is your edit of what’s actually worth visiting. Best new res
Apr 218 min read


Best Japanese Cafés in Sydney
Sydney has some beautiful Japanese cafés. Across the city, you’ll find places serving matcha, delicate pastries, handmade onigiri and comforting Japanese café dishes, the kind of spots that feel like they could exist down a quiet laneway in Tokyo. From tea houses to bakeries and tiny onigiri cafés, these are some of the Japanese cafés across Sydney bringing a little slice of Japan to the city. Best Japanese Cafés in Sydney TenTo Surry Hills An authentic Japanese café tucked
Mar 83 min read


Best Cafés in Sydney for Design Lovers
Sydney’s café culture is world‑class, and design has become just as essential as the flat white. This guide to the best cafés in Sydney highlights spaces where interiors matter as much as the coffee, from minimalist roasteries to retro‑styled bakeries and plant‑filled courtyards. Best Cafés in Sydney for Design Lovers: Paramount Coffee Project Surry Hills Photo credit: Paramount Coffee Project Paramount Coffee Project fills its soaring industrial space with polished concrete,
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney: Winter 2025
Looking for the best new restaurants and bars in Sydney? From fresh openings in Newtown and Paddington to hidden gems in the CBD and Randwick, these are the spots making waves right now. Whether you’re after late-night wine bars, neighbourhood delis, modern Greek by the water or a revamped Hungarian classic, here’s where to eat and drink in Sydney this winter. Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney Corner 75 Randwick Once a humble Hungarian restaurant known mostly to locals,
Jun 23, 20254 min read


%Arabica Coffee Is Opening Its First Australian Store in Bondi, Sydney
Kyoto’s iconic %Arabica coffee is opening its first Australian location in Bondi, Sydney. Here’s what to know about the cult Japanese café before it lands by the beach.
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Two Big Food Openings in Sydney This Week: Age.3 and Hay St Market Arrive
A cult fried sandwich shop from Tokyo, Age.3, is making its long-awaited debut in Sydney this week. Just days later, Hay St Market - a new 3
Mar 24, 20253 min read


ESSENTIAL EATS: Must-Visit Guide to Sydney’s best restaurants and cafés
From neighbourhood cafés, cool wine bars and cheap eats, these selections showcase Sydney’s best restaurants and cafés.
Sep 4, 20245 min read


Best Bakeries In Sydney
AP Bakery, Tenacious Bakehouse, Humble Bakery, Layers Sydney, Rollers, Bourke Street Bakery
Apr 1, 20247 min read


Al Taglio | Australia's Best Pizzeria
A Surry Hills pizzeria was just crowned the eleventh best in Asia-Pacific, and the second best in the country Al Taglio's innovative approach sets it apart from its neighbouring establishments. While they remain focused on traditional Italian recipes and seasonal ingredients, they add a playful twist to their toppings. It's safe to say that Al Taglio is leading the way as Sydney's first gourmet pizzeria. Al Taglio Recently crowned the eleventh best pizzeria in the entire Asia
Jun 29, 20232 min read


5 Best Bottomless Brunches In Sydney
Rise and shine, bottomless brunch lovers! It's time to gather your squad and get your sip and munch on at the best bottomless brunches in Sydney. From unlimited drinks to mouthwatering bites, these 5 unique brunch spots will leave you feeling happy, full and maybe even a little tipsy. So grab your fork and let's dig in! Odd Culture What: Bottomless Natural Wines and Pét Nat Free flowing natural wines and pét nat? Sign me up. Indulge in a thoughtful menu and a curated list of
Mar 9, 20232 min read

