Joanna James
Sydney is known throughout Australia and the wide world as a foodie’s dream destination. With dishes representing the city’s multicultural appeal, visitors to the most populous city in the State of New South Wales are destined for a jolly good time.
Craving a juicy, meaty burger that ticks off all the right boxes? Then do make your way to Mary Street, Newtown where Mary’s Newtown is located. Serving up not just any burger but traditional American-style cheeseburgers alongside your favourite fries and beer, Mary’s Newtown is one of the best options for burgers in Sydney.
No one does chicken wings the way Belles Barangaroo does. Especially, the ‘The Bucket’ will have you tucking into 16 crunchy chicken wings and a host of other accompaniments within minutes of being seated. What’s more? You get to choose your marinade’s intensity and have the privilege of polishing off 4 sides and 4 sauces too.
Housed in one of the country’s larger Vietnamese communities called Cabramatta, Pho Tau Bay is known for one thing only – aromatic beef noodle soup. With a reputation that has grown over a quarter of a century, Pho Tau Bay’s inviting setting will surely set the stage for a riveting ride through Vietnam. In fact, with every order of Pho Dac Biet, you will enjoy beef, tripe, brisket and tasty Vietnamese meatballs.
Keita Abe’s Chaco Ramen, located in Darlinghurst serves up famed Ramen specialties. However, consider ordering the main draw on the menu – Chilli Coriander Chicken Ramen. Made up of chicken, wood-ear mushrooms, a dash of coriander leaves and chilli paste, this dish is a hallmark of the eatery where ramen is taken to a whole new level.
If you’ve not heard of Clam Pizza, then waste no time in visiting Bella Brutta. Renowned for their woodfired pizza, Bella Brutta is where you can sink your teeth into Clam Pizza, which is charred, wafer-thin and is complete with the freshest clams, a bit of lemon and parsley.
The words ‘Mixed Plate’ are only uttered aloud at Bankstown’s Jasmin 1. Priced at AUD 20, this dish packs one almighty punch from a value for money perspective. Be it kafta skewers, baba ganoush, kibbeh and bread, feasting on the Mixed Plate will hardly leave any room for dessert.
Allow the sweet tooth in you to dictate the next stage of your culinary adventures, but be sure to walk into Tokyo Lamington from the trendy lyf Bondi Junction Sydney, which is a sought-after Bondi Junction hotel in the city. Try the much-loved Sponge Cake for an appetising journey that will have you tasting raspberry jam, vanilla cream, a rich chocolate sauce and toasted coconut along the way to a sugar rush never experienced before.
Light, fluffy, sweet and gooey! The classic Ricotta Hotcakes at Bills is an absolute must when in Sydney. Featuring sweet honeycomb butter and sliced bananas, this household name is well worth the trip to Bondi Beach.
On the subject of pretty and delicious fare, few would be able to rival the appeal as well as the taste of Black Star Pastry’s Strawberry & Watermelon Cake. Rated the “world’s most instagrammed cake” by New York Times, this treat will easily lure in sugarholics in their numbers. Savour layers of strawberry, watermelon, cream and rose petals for one mouthwatering celebration of the city’s unique food culture.
Referred to as ‘The Goya,’ La Renaissance’s Raspberry Mouse is a work of art that will melt in your mouth with every bite. Consisting of a pain de genes biscuit and almond nougatine base, passionfruit centre and crowned with macarons, The Goya is as decadent a dessert that you will find in Sydney.
Sydney is a city that never fails to amaze the modern-day globetrotter. With seemingly countless things to do and places to visit, those seeking a holiday ‘Down Under’ would do well to include the capital of New South Wales on their itinerary.
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