Said to be the only place serving Christmas Island and Cocos Island cuisine in Sydney, Island Dreams ticks all the bargain-dining boxes - great food at criminally cheap prices, with warm service in a fun setting. Multi-tasking as a clothes emporium, coffee shop and provider of Malaysian and Chinese-influenced fare, Island Dreams is a hub for the local community and well worth the trip for those living further afield. The chicken biryani is a highlight, with generous chunks of chook, fragrant with cinnamon and cardamom seeds. Other goodies include flaky roti, lemon chilli chicken and rainbow-coloured fish crackers for just $2.