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COVID-19 Sydney Eat Street: Ultimate takeaway and delivery guide

Sydney’s restaurants and cafes have come up with innovative and delicious ways to keep diners fed as the coronavirus lockdown continues across NSW. Here are some food services still open for business. SEE OUR INTERACTIVE LIST

Raft of businesses close as Australia enters stage one of shutdown

While many restaurants and cafes closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown, many food businesses across Sydney and NSW are still open for takeaway and delivery.

Sydney Eat Street has created a list of food services still trading which we will continue to update during the shutdown.

Many of venues listed here are small owner-operated restaurants forced to innovate to keep their doors open. To be added to the list, email Jenifer@SydneyEatStreet.com.au

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HARTSYARD

The more things change, the more they the same and while Hartsyard has dabbled in different menus over the years – each to great success, the emphasis on quality and creativity has never wavered, nor has their insistence on the use of local suppliers.

Even in our current climate of instability, co-owners Jarrod Walsh, also the head chef, and Dorothy Lee have stayed true to that ethos using smaller suppliers and Australian produce.

Based on what’s market-fresh, Walsh changed the menu fortnightly.

“Just like we do in the restaurant,” Lee says.

Hartsyard’s Rump Cap with pepper sauce. Picture: Supplied
Hartsyard’s Rump Cap with pepper sauce. Picture: Supplied

Hartsyard favourites, such as the Westholm wagyu Rump Cap with pepper sauce and the BBQ Pork Jowl with tomato vinegar, black garlic sauce and fermented cucumber will still be available.

They’ve also added a special ‘family meal’ to their menu – a whole roasted chicken, three sides and a bottle of wine for $90 (serves four people) or a half a roasted chicken, two sides and a bottle of wine for $65 (serves two people).

The pork jowl. Picture: Supplied
The pork jowl. Picture: Supplied

Additionally, they’ve set up Hartsyard so it can trade as a bottle shop.

“The collection is quite extensive and changes regularly,” Lee says.

“We focused on small Australian producers only, because it’s the right thing to do.”

Too true.

Order takeaway via phone, Instagram or Facebook and deliveries via Deliveroo.

Address: 33 Enmore Rd, Newtown

Hours: 2-8:30pm, Monday-Saturday; 5-8.30pm, Sunday; Bottle Shop: 2-9pm, Monday-Friday

Contact: 8068 1473; hartsyard.com.au

HOSPOMARKET

In these confusing times, it’s easy to say we’re all in it together, but for Graeme McCormack, CEO of Food Equity Group, he and his team have taken that declaration literally.

Working with struggling hospitality-centric and food service businesses in the northern Sydney suburbs, they’ve joined forces to create HospoMarket, an online marketplace and convenience store.

The initiative not only provides meals from local eateries including General Chao, Pishon Patisserie, Ya Malaysia and more, it also aims to retain staff from every aspect of the supply chain – from distributors and food servers to chefs and venue managers and even food photographers and creative agencies.

HospoMarket’s General Chao's veggie fried rice. Picture: Supplied
HospoMarket’s General Chao's veggie fried rice. Picture: Supplied

While the market itself could be viewed as a temporary fix to the current climate, Graeme sees it as much more: “Not only does it help them (local businesses) retain staff and ultimately survive during COVID-19, but to also provide them with an innovative new sales platform through which they continue to recover and grow after the current crisis is over.”

The vegetable panang curry from General Chao. Picture: Supplied
The vegetable panang curry from General Chao. Picture: Supplied

For now, the first venture is located in Chatswood where you can pick-up or arrange for delivery of such things as Panang curry from General Chao, a variety of pasta dishes from Stretch Italian, croissants from Steam Engine Cafe and even a selection of Tatler Wines as well as plenty of pantry staples ranging from bread and milk to coffee beans and smoothie packets.

HospoMarket delivers. Picture: Supplied
HospoMarket delivers. Picture: Supplied

Click and Collect takeaway service from Chatswood location.

Delivery: Minimum $30 spend; order by 12pm for delivery between 2pm and 6pm; free delivery through 30 April, $5 after that; delivery mainly to north shore suburbs

Address: Shop 24 Chatswood Interchange, 436 Victoria Ave, Chatswood

Contact: Order online; 9518 1445; hospomarket.com.au

Hours: 7am-11pm, 7 days

MV PASTA BAR & LIQUOR

In tough times, there are the “glass half-empty” or “glass half-full” approaches, but to MV’s co-owner Aaron Le Sax, it’s the opportunity for people to fill it with cocktails and wine.

Here, the team has approached the situation head-on. Rather than emphasising MV Bistro and Wine’s limited menu, which sadly rules out the delicious porchetta and grilled prawns, they’ve embraced the situation with a DIY pasta menu, takeaway cocktails and temporarily changed their name to MV Pasta Bar & Liquor.

MV Pasta Bar & Liquor’s duck ragu. Picture: Markham Lane
MV Pasta Bar & Liquor’s duck ragu. Picture: Markham Lane

“We hope that having an affordable entry-level pasta range along with our favourites means we have a product to suit every budget while we are isolating ourselves,” co-owner Rhaad Forgarty says.

“Our regulars are picking up takeaway food, wine and cocktails to support us, (or perhaps it’s an excuse for them to get out of the house).”

MV Pasta Bar & Liquor’s brussel sprout salad. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
MV Pasta Bar & Liquor’s brussel sprout salad. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Fortunately, their popular duck pappardelle, made with rich ragu of slow-cooked duck picked off the bone is still on the menu, or you can create something to your choosing.

You have a choice of five different types of pasta and five different sauces with bases ranging from spicy tomato to creamy mushroom.

Create-your-own-pasta. Picture: Supplied
Create-your-own-pasta. Picture: Supplied
Espresso Martinis. Picture: Supplied
Espresso Martinis. Picture: Supplied

Oh, and don’t forget a bottle from their broad wine list or opt for cocktails including Negroni, espresso martinis or their clever concoction, a Limoncello martini.

There is a 10 per cent discount on takeaways so diners can pick-up food at the front window. Delivery is through Bobble; free delivery within 4km of address for orders more than $75.

Address: 237 Crown St, Surry Hills 2010

Contact: 9357 3366; mv.wine

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-8pm

FAT ELEPHANT THAI

The tables at this restaurant would normally be filled with vibrant servings of jungle curry, grilled meats and steamed fish alongside bowls of rice, an abundance of sauces and of course, ramekins of chillies.

For now, though, the lovely hospitality at Fat Elephant will have to wait, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t gather the family around the kitchen table and enjoy tuck into some Thai takeaway.

“We’ve reached out to all our loyal customers and assured them we deliver their food without compromising on quality,” owner Mario Mourad says.

“Our ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, which also helps local producers and grocery markets. Nothing is frozen.”

Lamb Shank Massaman curry. Picture: Milad Khatib
Lamb Shank Massaman curry. Picture: Milad Khatib
Honey Lemon King Prawn. Picture: Milad Khatib
Honey Lemon King Prawn. Picture: Milad Khatib

Taste the freshness for yourself with dishes such as Crying Tiger – Scotch fillet with Thai Tamarind Sauce, lamb shank massaman curry or the whole steamed barramundi. One bite and you’ll already start planning a future visit to their Canterbury restaurant.

Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream with takeaways and delivery available for 5km radius.

Fat Elephant Thai Restaurant’s steamed barramundi. Picture: Milad Khatib
Fat Elephant Thai Restaurant’s steamed barramundi. Picture: Milad Khatib

Address: 185 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury 2193

Contact: 8959 6249; facebook.com/fatelephantthai

Hours: 11am-3pm, 5-9.30pm, Tuesday-Sunday

LA COPPOLA WOODFIRED PIZZERIA

This neighbourhood institution is proving it’s here to stay. They’re keeping the same hours and still making the same mouth-watering woodfired pizzas including the popular Zafferia pizzas made with burrata, spicy pancetta, mushrooms, garlic and olive oil.

“In all this weirdness there is beauty,” co-owner Stefano Scopelliti says.

“Our connections with people is more important than ever, and our interactions have more meaning.

“We still get to catch up for a moment and be that one outing they have where they see a familiar face.”

La Coppola’s scopello pizza. Picture: Supplied
La Coppola’s scopello pizza. Picture: Supplied
Try their pizza range. Picture: Supplied
Try their pizza range. Picture: Supplied

While it’s a bummer that you won’t be able to have a seat and watch him in action, La Coppola has tried to emulate the experience and now delivering beer and wine in collaboration with the bar across the street, The Noble Hops.

Stefano notes how grateful he is for the support from all the Redfern locals, something the team at La Coppola regularly mentions on their social media accounts and if time permits, a sincere little message on the pizza box itself.

Delivery within 2km radius of address; $6 delivery fee.

Address: 152 Redfern St, Redfern

Hours: 5-9pm, 7 days

Contact: 9699 8450; lacoppola.com.au

THE TRAMSHED CAFE

For those in the mood for generous portions of modern Australian cafe classics, your next stop should be the shiny refurbished tram that stands regally out front of this cheery, family friendly cafe.

While your seat at one of the cheery lemon-yellow booths has been put on hold for a while, Lisa Arcus, co-owner of The Tramshed Cafe, is still dishing out positive vibes along with generous portions of their popular breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings.

“Cafes can still play a big role in helping our community stay healthy and nurture their bodies and souls through food,” Lisa says.

The Tramshed Cafe’s popular bacon and egg roll. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
The Tramshed Cafe’s popular bacon and egg roll. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Tuck into one of their huge bacon and egg rolls, Brookie Beef Burger or the gluten free and vegan, Health Bowl. They also have a special Family Meal Deal which consists of any two adult meals and any two kids’ meals for $50.

Takeaway includes kerbside pick-up available near Tram and delivery via UberEats

Address: 1395A Pittwater Road Narrabeen

Hours: 7.30am-4pm, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, Sat & Sun

Contact: 9970 7486, UberEats or HeyYou; thetramshed.com.au

MRS LIKS

Foodies will know the pedigree behind Mrs Liks, a new food delivery service with its eye on the greater Sydney area, as its origins hark back to the popular Potts Point South-East Asian influenced restaurant and cocktail bar, Jimmy Liks.

With their sights on a wider market, owners Justin and Kirsty Maloney opted to close up shop and take their fare on the road, developing a cult-following at Farmers Markets.

Mrs Liks’ yellow curry sauce with prawns. Picture: Supplied
Mrs Liks’ yellow curry sauce with prawns. Picture: Supplied

Now, though, they’ve hit the streets, bringing their premium quality food straight to your door.

On the menu there’ll be customer faves and some creations such as spaghetti Bolognese, made with a sauce that’s simmered for hours to absorb the flavour, or their punchy pesto.

To Justin and Kirsty, convenience doesn’t mean compromise: “Quality is paramount and having food cooked from scratch and filled with love is not negotiable.”

Mrs Liks’ rigatoni with pesto sauce. Picture: Supplied
Mrs Liks’ rigatoni with pesto sauce. Picture: Supplied

At the moment, delivery is limited to the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Northern Beaches and the Mosman/Cremorne Peninsula with more suburbs added every day.

Delivery: See postcode checker for delivery days. For orders between $50-$100 there is a $15 delivery fee. For orders over $100, delivery is free

Contact: Text 0412 133 246,

Menu: mrsliks.com.au

FEZ & CO

Annandale locals already know Fez & Co as a haven for great coffee and fabulous food but to Fez & Co’s co-owner Suzanne Gehar it’s also “a place that brings people together”.

And just because she and her gregarious staff can’t bring their yummy mezze plates and rich tomato-based shakshuka to your table, you can still indulge in their falafels, Falafels, hummus Babaganoush Labneh Casseroles as well pulled-pork burgers and comforting soups.

Fez & Co’s shakshuka. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
Fez & Co’s shakshuka. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

You can also grab yourself a bacon & egg roll along with a cup of St Dreux coffee for $12.

You can get it delivered but it’s worth going there for takeaway, if for no other reason than to take in some of Suzanne’s sage invoice for these cray times: “Stay true, honest, loving and be kind.”

The vegetarian fatteh. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
The vegetarian fatteh. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Takeaway includes kerbside pick-up and delivery is available within 5km radius of the restaurant

Address: 4 Booth St, Annandale 2038

Contact: 9552-2425; Facebook: @fez_and_co

Hours: 5.30am-8pm; 7 days

Menu: Full menu available for pick-up and delivery

OCEANS NARRABEEN

Closing out the weekend with a lazy afternoon out on the deck while enjoying live music, plates of buffalo wings and buckets of Coronas epitomises Sundays at Oceans Narrabeen and its beach culture.

But even though the streets have gone quiet and summer begins to fade, the team here aren’t ready to let go of the dream, serving up customer faves and weekly specials.

Oceans Narrabeen’s roast pumpkin dish. Picture: Supplied
Oceans Narrabeen’s roast pumpkin dish. Picture: Supplied

“We believe providing a sense of community and normalcy, in a time of uncertainty and isolation, is what will make the difference in coping with these drastic changes to our daily lives,” restaurant manager, Candance Beede, says.

“Whether it’s grabbing your morning coffee and having a chat with the barista or getting your favourite weekly dinner special to takeaway, we are here for you.”

The fish and chips. Picture: Supplied
The fish and chips. Picture: Supplied

Included in those scrumptious offerings is the Tuesday $20 Seafood Night, Wednesday $20 Steak Night, Thursday $20 Tapas Night and Friday through Sunday, the popular Oceans Arvos Happy Hour from 3-6pm.

“We’re adapting while remaining committed to helping you (diners) relax, unwind and enjoy the day.”

Give the sliders a go. Picture: Supplied
Give the sliders a go. Picture: Supplied

Additionally, check their website for more of their Modern Australian fare including sweet potato and corn fritters for breakfast, followed by the likes of seared-tuna tacos, prawn linguine and beautiful desserts for lunch or dinner. Pre-order online for pick-up.

Check their Facebook page for giveaway and competitions.

Address: 1 Malcolm St, Narrabeen

Contact: oceansnarrabeen.com.au; Facebook: @oceansnarrabeen

Hours: Monday, 6am-3pm; Tuesday-Friday, 6am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-8pm

Menu: Slight modifications to full menu

FIRST DROP CAFE

Move away from the chaos of King St, toward the quieter and leafy laneway and you’ll come across the busy but relaxed First Drop Cafe.

For 13 years, they’ve been serving excellent coffee alongside a menu that features Modern Australian fare with a multicultural twist such as the Mediterranean omelette made with chorizo, cherry truss tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, olives and feta and Asian-inspired lunch items including roast duck roll, roast duck noodle salad and panko crumbed chicken sandwich.

It’s not just food that’s being dished out at this neighbourhood cafe, with co-owner Chris Hing saying how there is an element of camaraderie.

One of the delicious dishes on offer at the First Drop Cafe. Picture: First Drop Cafe/Supplied
One of the delicious dishes on offer at the First Drop Cafe. Picture: First Drop Cafe/Supplied

“Under these extremely difficult circumstances we all need to think of one another and be there for each other. The First Drop has been a part of the Redfern community since 2007 and we hope to continue to serve the community and all our incredible customers for many more.”

True to his word, First Drop Cafe has two $10 all-day specials: bacon & egg roll with a regular coffee or a smashed avocado & feta on sourdough. Additionally, all of their sandwiches and wraps are $10 and include a free bottle of still water.

Takeaway window off Telopea St; call ahead (or HeyYou) for pick-up or kerbside delivery. Delivery is also available via UberEats

Address: 69 Baptist St, Redfern

Hours: 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday; 7.30am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday

Contact: 96901611; firstdrop.redfern@gmail.com; firstdropcafe.com.au

ALIBI BAR & KITCHEN

Cuisine: Plant-based Modern Australian

In tough times, it’s normal to ease the angst with familiar comfort foods but that doesn’t mean it has to be deep-fried and calorie-laden.

At Alibi Bar & Kitchen, head chef Jordan Brogan has heeded the call for healthier options and developed a limited menu with tasty plant-based versions of filling faves.

Brogan has garnered quite the following for his uncanny ability to recreate meat-free options of everything from Christmas dinner with whipped potato, mushroom and walnut Wellington to high-tea desserts with black sesame “cream”.

Bao buns at Alibi Bar & Kitchen. Picture: Supplied
Bao buns at Alibi Bar & Kitchen. Picture: Supplied
Alt Meat Co Hotdog. Picture: Supplied
Alt Meat Co Hotdog. Picture: Supplied
Chicken Poppers. Picture: Supplied
Chicken Poppers. Picture: Supplied

So when locals started asking what he planned to plate up till they could next dine-in, Brogan went back into the kitchen and came up with five items that fit the bill: plant-based takes on American diner classics including Alt Meat Co hotdogs and burgers, Chick’N Waffles and even Mac & “Cheese” bites.

“The amount of support from our regulars has been amazing,” Brogan says.

“We understand and appreciate that it’s a difficult time for all, and Sydney choosing local, doing what they can to help out, it’s truly uplifting.”

The Alt Meat Co Burger. Picture: Supplied
The Alt Meat Co Burger. Picture: Supplied

The menu is available for takeaway and limited delivery but for an added incentive, orders over $30 include a free roll of the ever-elusive toilet paper.

Address: Ovolo Hotel, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo

Hours: 12-10pm

Contact: (02) 9331 9000; alibibar.com.au

Open for: Takeaway and delivery

STUYVESANT’S HOUSE

Cuisine: Traditional European

For nigh on 50 years, Sydneysiders have flocked to this northern Sydney establishment for traditional European fare and its gregarious hosts, handlebar-moustached brothers Rudi and Max Dietz.

They’ve watched as customers’ children grow up and gone on to bring their own kids into this lively place.

The pork knuckle dish at Stuyvesant's House. Picture: Supplied
The pork knuckle dish at Stuyvesant's House. Picture: Supplied

In these trying times, it’s this part that Rudi seems to miss the most.

“It’s sad not to have the atmosphere of the restaurant,” Rudi says.

“Three generations of a family that have been coming here for 40 years are now dining separately in isolation.”

But ever the optimist, even when Stuyvesant’s House nearly burned to the ground a few years ago, Rudi tips his hat to the loyalty of his customers.

“The community is strong and we appreciate everyone coming together to support each other.”

Stuyvesant's House co-owners Max and Rudi Dietz miss seeing their customers. Picture: Supplied
Stuyvesant's House co-owners Max and Rudi Dietz miss seeing their customers. Picture: Supplied

In the meantime, he’s developed a takeaway menu that offers 20 per cent off dine-in prices of customer favourites like chicken and veal schnitzels, Swiss Bratwurst and their signature roasted pork knuckle with Spaetzle and red cabbage.

“With generous portions and hospitality, we hope we can share this with people at home,” Rudi says.

To round out your meal, add bottles of wine (there’s more than 4000 of them in the cellar), or if you spend more than $250 and mention “Sydney Eat Street”, Rudi will include one for free.

Address: 45 Alexander St, Crows Nest

Contact: (02) 9439-7155; stuyvesantshouse.com

Takeaway hours: 12-9.30pm, Monday-Friday; 5.30pm until late on Saturday.

Open for: Takeaway and limited delivery

MEAL KITS, GROCERY BOXES AND WINE

Necessity is the mother of invention. With every aspect of the hospitality industry currently in peril, it seems that almost every eatery is having to completely change the way it operates with some out-of-the-box thinking, or for others, literally inside the box.

While many restaurants have transitioned from dine-in to takeaway, others have turned to meal-delivery and grocery boxes.

Hatted restaurant, Sixpenny in Stanmore, has a weekly produce box ($120) filled with fruit, vegetables and kitchen items sourced from their community of growers and producers.

Neighbourhood cafes such as Salvage Specialty Coffee in Artarmon and Little Livi in Ultimo have pop-up grocery stands. And caterers, who have essentially seen their orders drop to nil have also had to change tactics.

Essential Kitchen’s ready-made meal kits. Picture: Supplied
Essential Kitchen’s ready-made meal kits. Picture: Supplied

Michael Vatalidis, manager at Essential Kitchen in Neutral Bay, says; “We shut down our sandwich production kitchen and converted it into a grocery store also selling a range of $12 ready-made meals”, such as beef bourguignon and linguine carbonara.

They also have a variety of food boxes including a Breakfast Fridge Box ($45), Fruit Box ($50) and Pantry Box ($45), all of which can be delivered free of charge, Sydney-wide with a minimum order of $20.

To round out the menu, don’t forget the wine. Cittavino in Newtown has put together the Bunker Box ($129), six bottles of Aussie wine.

Co-owner Simone Wyndham explains this package was released “to help small Aussie wine producers … who have been struggling since the bushfires earlier this year. We’re all in this together”.

Websites: sixpenny.com.au; essentialkitchen.com.au; cittavino.com.au (55 Enmore Rd, Newtown)

CATALINA

Cuisine: Modern Australian seafood

This sleek, sun-drenched space with its stunning harbour view is an icon of the Sydney social set. Still, with everyone essentially relegated to anti-social status, it’s prime-time for Catalina’s refined fare to take centre stage.

Though the meticulously-placed freshly-shucked Sydney rock oysters and the roasted suckling pig with mango salsa and mustard seed jus won’t be gracefully brought to your waterfront table by Catalina’s graceful waitstaff, the same attention to detail is still imperative.

“We have designed a menu that includes old favourite dishes as well as new items that have been designed to travel well while still being recognised as Catalina dishes,” explains owner James McMahon.

“It’s a menu that reflects the things Catalina is known for: beautiful produce, handled with care, presented beautifully.”

Catalina’s takeaway seafood platter. Picture: Paul McMahon
Catalina’s takeaway seafood platter. Picture: Paul McMahon

And it’s not just the food that gets attention — there is also the pre-batched, single-serve cocktail in petite glass bottles.

“We want to offer isolated customers assured quality and fine-dining experience in their own home,” McMahon says.

“You can order aperitif cocktails to start, and a divine-three course meal, and wash it down with a bottle from our award-winning cellar.

“We want to deliver a personalised service that exceeds expectations and delivers the hallmarks we are known for – freshness, quality, and beautiful presentation.”

Catalina’s takeaway roast chicken. Picture: Paul McMahon
Catalina’s takeaway roast chicken. Picture: Paul McMahon

He also notes that the birthday club loyalty program — a free dessert with purchase over $100 for members in their birthday month — is still in place.

“Just because our lives have become smaller, doesn’t mean they can’t still be special.”

Food and wine menus are currently reduced by 25 per cent. Delivery to adjacent suburbs ($15 fee).

Address: Lyne Park, Rose Bay

Hours: 12-9pm, Monday-Sunday

Contact: (02) 9371-0555; reservations@catalinarosebay.com.au; catalinarosebay.com.au

Open for: Pick-up and delivery

URBAN TADKA

Cuisine: North Indian

This expansive place with its dark woods and twinkling lights is surrounded by lush greenery and as intended, has a resort-style vibe; a lovely setting for this award-winning Indian Restaurant.

It’s been 10 years since owners Mandeep Rana, Inder Dua and Dimpy Kanwar first turned up the heat in Terrey Hills with the flavours of Northern India.

One of the dishes at Urban Tadka. Picture: Jimmy Wong
One of the dishes at Urban Tadka. Picture: Jimmy Wong

Here, the traditional dishes mixed with a touch of contemporary flair and Asian influences such as the spicy lychee infused scallops or the Schezwan crispy eggplant and chicken fillets along with cold lassi cocktails have helped make this place a hotspot for dinner with friends, date night or even a full-family outing.

“Over the last decade the community of Northern Sydney and beyond has been a great supporter of Urban Tadka and has filled our restaurant with so much laughter and joy,” co-owner Mandeep Rana says.

“Now it is time for us to give back, and hopefully fill their homes with a bit of laughter and joy … through the good honest comfort food that people have come to expect from us.”

The North Indian Restaurant is offering an ‘ISO menu’. Picture: Jimmy Wong
The North Indian Restaurant is offering an ‘ISO menu’. Picture: Jimmy Wong

For a taste of it all, choose from their ‘ISO menu’ – a cocktail (which is made on your doorstep), entree and main for $50pp. Kerbside pick-up available.

Address: 321 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills

Contact: (02) 9986 1040; urbantadka.com.au

Hours: 12-3pm, 5.45-10:30pm, Tuesday-Sunday

Open for: Takeaway and delivery

KINX CAFE

There’s a universal dilemma that all parents share: how to get your kids to eat. Invariably, it’s some random concoction that’s made up random ingredients that aren’t quite traditional, but it works; in essence, it’s a childhood variant of fusion fare.

For Kinx Cafe’s co-owner Tina Hoang, it’s also the foundation of their “modern-ish Asian menu” which is “inspired by the food that we grew up with and food that we love to cook and eat.”.

Kinx Cafe’s shrimp and potato roll. Picture: Facebook
Kinx Cafe’s shrimp and potato roll. Picture: Facebook

Here you’ll find cafe classics reimagined such as the betel leaf burger, District 3 pasta, pho-glazed ribs and their uber-popular rice and noodle bowls.

“It’s delicious food with a balance of everything,” Tina says.

In tough times, that balance also has to include a heavy dose of optimism.

“In every crisis there are opportunities … to learn and to adapt to these new normal times,” she says.

“We just need to stay together and stay positive.”

Kinx Cafe’s vermicelli salad. Picture: Facebook
Kinx Cafe’s vermicelli salad. Picture: Facebook

In the meantime, check out their Facebook page for updates on their evolving menus and hours of operation. And in another bout of generosity, mention Sydney Eat Street and get 10 per cent for orders over $30. Open for takeaway and delivery via Bopple.

Address: 3/432 Chapel Rd, Bankstown

Hours: 7am-4pm, Monday-Saturday

Contact: (02) 8772 5117; instagram.com/kinxcafe; facebook.com/kinxcafe;

KURO

At Kuro, a layered bar with a fine-dining experience, there is an obvious nod to Japanese culture; from the food to the design, it’s all done with precision. In light of current circumstances, though, it’s had to make a few adjustments.

“Using the ingredients, we currently have on the menu, we have created some takeaway-friendly options, not your usual Japanese takeaway food,” executive chef and co-owner Taka Teramoto says.

“The offerings are much more casual … than what we normally do but they still use the top ingredients that we usually serve for Kuro Bar and Dining.”

Kuro Bar and Dining’s Soba Salad with salmon. Picture: Facebook
Kuro Bar and Dining’s Soba Salad with salmon. Picture: Facebook
Kuro Bar and Dining’s wagyu Sukiyaki Don. Picture: Facebook
Kuro Bar and Dining’s wagyu Sukiyaki Don. Picture: Facebook

The special takeaway menu includes such things as burgers, curries, sushi rolls and gourmet, easy-to-prepare meals.

They’re also doing takeaway cocktails and about to launch “Kuro at Home”, easy to prepare meals you can cook at home with a step-by-step guide. Swing by to pick-up your order, and you’ll save an extra 10 per cent.

Takeaway and delivery within 500m radius to the restaurant (lunch deliveries from 1-3pm; dinner deliveries 5.30-7.30pm)

Address: 368 Kent St, Sydney

Contact: Call or text 0488 034 375

Hours: 12-9pm, 7 days; kurosydney.com

MORETTI RISTORANTE PIZZERIA

It takes something special for a restaurant to stay around for more than 20 years, but it takes something exceptional to remain a mainstay of Italian food in Sydney’s own Little Italy.

But Moretti’s has been doing just that, and even though the dining area is vacant, they’re still preparing their full menu for takeaway and delivery.

Moretti Spaghetti Allo Scoglio dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
Moretti Spaghetti Allo Scoglio dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Try a Roman-style pizza, rich tomato-based pasta or something a bit lighter but still satisfying, the Spaghetti Allo Scoglio – white wine, garlic, extra-virgin oils and chilli with prawns, vongole and mussels.

“We are grateful that we are permitted to remain open,” Moretti’s owner, Ilario Ventolini, says.

“It’s a time to ensure the survival of our team and our business and be ready to bounce back when this is ultimately all over.”

Moretti’s Kingfish Carpaccio, Spaghetti Allo Scoglio and Involtini Di Pollo. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
Moretti’s Kingfish Carpaccio, Spaghetti Allo Scoglio and Involtini Di Pollo. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

In the meantime, receive a 20 per cent discount on (contactless) pick-up orders which can be brought out to your car.

Takeaway and delivery also available via UberEats.

Address: 99 Norton St, Leichhardt

Contact: (02) 9568-1354; moretti.com.au

Hours: 5-8.30pm, 7 days

SHOW NEUA THAI STREET FOOD

Send our tastebuds on a trip to Northern Thailand with a menu featuring some traditional dishes found on the streets of Chang Mai, the largest city in the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand.

Rather than the ubiquitous seafood and coconut-centric dishes found on most Thai menus, these are quite hearty.

Show Neua Thai Street Food’s Khao Soi dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
Show Neua Thai Street Food’s Khao Soi dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Probably the most popular dish is the Khao Soi, a red curry broth with egg and chicken, topped with r nest of deep-fried noodles, red onion, pickled veg and lime.

Other favourites include Kanom Jeen Nam Ngeaw, spicy pork bone broth with rice vermicelli, pork blood curd and meat bone pork, served with fresh bean sprouts, dry chilli, and pickled cabbage on the side or the fried baby clams with Thai herbs and chillies. Don’t forget to add a nice and chilly Thai iced tea.

The spicy pork bone broth with rice vermicelli dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski
The spicy pork bone broth with rice vermicelli dish. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Takeaway and delivery via UberEats, Deliveroo or free within 2km radius.

Address: Shop 2A/710 George St, Haymarket

Contact: (02) 8385-8064; facebook.com/showneuathai/menu/

Hours: 11.30am-11.30pm, 7 days

SALT MEATS CHEESE – DRUMMOYNE

Mere pictures of handmade noodles swirled inside a wheel of cheese is enough to make your mouth water. Fortunately, Salt Meats Cheese can feel your pain and now offering a takeaway version: 1kg brie cheese wheel with spaghetti, just $39 for two people.

Fans of this decadent dish, which is only served on Wednesday nights, will rejoice as this one is now available every day.

Some fresh produce from Salt Meats Cheese. Picture: Supplied
Some fresh produce from Salt Meats Cheese. Picture: Supplied

Don’t forget to grab something from the deli section such as their popular Chicken Potato Croquettes, Osso Buco, Vegan Quinoa Eggplant, and Ravioli Bake. For those inspired by this Italian fare, consider sitting in on one of their virtual cooking classes. Just hit up their Facebook page for time and date. Takeaway and delivery available.

The Brie Cheese Wheel. Picture: Supplied
The Brie Cheese Wheel. Picture: Supplied

Address: 125 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne

Contact: (02) 9054 3048; saltmeatscheese.com.au/app; facebook.com/Saltmeatscheese/

Hours: 5-9.30pm, Monday-Friday; 11.30am-9:30pm, Saturday; 11.30am-9pm, Sunday

Originally published as COVID-19 Sydney Eat Street: Ultimate takeaway and delivery guide

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