Delve into the Spidarden

A NEW restaurant in Castle Hill is exactly what locals have been searching for.

Spidar’s signature yakitori skewers and popular buttermilk fried chicken.

A NEW restaurant in Castle Hill is exactly what locals have been searching for.

Run by Josie Too and her brother, head chef Brendan, Spidar serves Asian inspired share plates for dinner and weekend brunch.

Salmon and garlic chive gyoza with citrus soy dipping sauce.

Spidar in Castle Hill has a unique beer and wine list, including the crisp Jachmann apple cider from Loxton in South Australia.

Josie and Brendan, both of Castle Hill, have worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and decided to open a restaurant locally after selling their city-based business.

The restaurant, which opened two months ago, has a relaxed atmosphere with a modern decor anchored by a red and black mural stretching over the entirety of one wall.

Seared beef fillet tataki with garlic chips, pickled ginger and radish.

Spidar’s fried chicken, one of their most popular dishes, is marinated in buttermilk and served with a sriracha mayo.

The mural, created by stencil artist Paul Shanta, incorporates the Chinese symbol for the pair’s last name.

Their dad’s ancestors descended from the Spider Clan — hence the restaurant’s name — and the mural is a reflection of the Too’s love of family and good food, showcased throughout every aspect of the restaurant.

The mural, created by Paul Shanta, features the Chinese symbol for the Too’s.

Braised five spice pork belly bao with pickled cabbage, peanuts and coriander.

As for the food, the buttermilk fried chicken, salmon gyoza and pork belly bao are standouts, and should be followed by a generous serve of Brendan’s house-made ice cream.

What: Asian-influenced small plates to share in a relaxed atmosphere

Where: Spidar, Shop 5, 250 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill

When: Brunch on weekends from 9am-3pm, dinner on Weds-Sun from 5pm

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Head chef Brendan Too serves homemade ice cream with new flavours regularly. The coconut and caramel special was the perfect addition to the green tea pudding.

Spidar in Castle Hill serves small share plates of Asian influenced dishes in a funky setting.