NewsBite

Advertisement

Good for solo diners

The “torotaku” hand roll.
14/20

This ‘fantastically affordable’ new sushi counter is the answer to our critic’s prayers

Why can you only get very cheap or very expensive sushi asks Besha Rodell. Nori Maki delivers high-quality sushi in a setting that feels special.

  • Besha Rodell
The unmissable yia yia’s potatoes.

Don’t miss the zingy lemon potatoes – and rat-a-tat energy – at this generous Newtown cafe

Oven-warm pita sandwiches and Greek-Cypriot bowls are all under $20 at Myra’s Kitchen on King Street.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Homely and warming at Earth Walker & Co.

This candlelit South Coast cafe-restaurant serves medieval feasts fit for a king

Lush and dramatic dishes made from seasonal produce over an open fire are at the heart of Coledale’s cosy coastal cafe-restaurant Earth Walker & Co.

  • Lenny Ann Low
El Manara’s chef-owner Amir Sayah has been a fixture of Haldon Street since 1989.
14/20

Don’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

Perfectly seasoned falafel and a mixed plate that’s extraordinary value for $26 are among the dishes that keep diners flocking to this spot that opened in 1989.

  • Myffy Rigby
Island Radio, Redfern.
14.5/20

Deep-flavoured sambals and satay: Our critic’s verdict on the tropical disco of Island Radio

Does the first restaurant to open in Redfern’s new $500 million Wunderlich Lane precinct live up to the hype?

  • David Matthews
Advertisement
Pancakes with poached rhubarb, baked apple, coffee caramel and mascarpone.

‘Best in the country’: Why this cafe’s ruby-red rhubarb is worth a stop on your next road trip

The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Schnitty sandwich with crispy chicken schnitzel, herby mayonnaise, mixed lettuce and caramelised carrot.

‘A sandwich you could use as a pillow’: Why this suburban shop is a slice of schnitty heaven

Crispy chicken schnitzel crispiness gives way to tender flesh, with herby mayonnaise and folds of mixed lettuce at Loaf in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Flavours and toppings range from matcha yoghurt to popping pearls.

Yo-Chi, the most zeitgeist of eating-out experiences in Sydney, upends stereotypes about fro-yo

The choice of sweet, creamy and fruity flavours leave customers stunned into indecision at this new fro-yo flagship store.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Foccaccia with onion butter that uses onion in three different forms.

Ex-Rockpool chef brings comfort food and White Russians to Warrnambool

Wood-grilled steaks and onion butter are on the menu as a chef returns to his hometown (plus two more spots to try en route).

  • Emma Breheny
Tchouktchouka and eggs.

Like shakshuka? You’ll love this cafe’s sizzling Tunisian version tchouktchouka

The dishes of Tunisia,Morocco and Algeria are brought to life with love.

  • Lee Tran Lam

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/goodfood/topic/good-for-solo-diners-6fzw