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Irish chef Aoife Noonan helms a cake shop that blends the elegance of a French patisserie with the artistry of Japanese-inspired flavours.

MMC Slice Shoppe trades on familiar references but stands out by offering not-so-standard-issue toppings and generous serves.

Clara Luna serves bar food, but it’s also soul food; Middle Eastern and South American, but also Australian.

An An steers clear of the Saigon-style pho that dominates Sydney, instead championing its cousin from Vietnam’s north.

But you’ll need to arrive early to join local workers, grandmas and retirees who jostle for soups, noodles and this deceptively complex dish.

There isn’t a more in-demand restaurant in Sydney right now, but does the food (and service) live up to the hype?

Customers keep flocking to this community-based bakery for its exquisite baked goods including croissants, sweet treats and sourdough.

Focused on the food of Portugal, Marmelo is one of the more exciting restaurants to open in recent memory.

The Grill isn’t for everyone, it’s expensive and grand, but it’s the kind of ambitious opening that makes big cities feel international.

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.