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Mami’s owner Erendira Mercado with her mother Lidia.

Sydney’s best BYO restaurants (and the wines to bring)

There’s no such thing as a cuisine that can’t be wine matched, from Italian reds with pizza to something fizzy to drink with Thai.

  • Billy De Luca
Guk’s Eedaero Gamjatang.
14/20

This Korean restaurant only sells one type of soup, but the queue starts early

Sydney has a new holder for the title of Koreatown. “I didn’t expect it to be so popular,” says the chef of Guk’s Eedaero Gamjatang in the thriving new hub.

  • Kevin Cheng
Lamb plate at Kababi.

Kababi

Where Melbourne and Persian influences meet.

  • Emma Breheny
Jessie and Tony Peng are the wife-and-husband owners of Fishboy Kitchen.
14.5/20

Sydney’s most authentic Hong Kong food is not where you might expect it

Hop on the shiny new Parramatta light rail to this modest suburban eatery and join the throng of expats seeking a taste of home at Fishboy Kitchen.

  • Helen Yee
Tear the dosa, dip it in sambar and enjoy.
14/20

A former real estate office is now home to one of Melbourne’s best South Indian restaurants

Vegetarian Udupi restaurant Sri Ananda Bhavan will impress dosa snobs and novices alike.

  • Dani Valent
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Super lamb soup with potato noodles.
14/20

‘The value here is phenomenal’: Don’t miss the $14 signature soup at this tiny eatery

If you’re into cumin, salt and all things lamb-related, make Shang Lamb Soup in Hurstville your next dinner destination.

  • Callan Boys
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
Mirza ghasemi (eggplant and tomato) tahdig sandwich.

This prized dish is often fought over, but here the crispy rice is twice as nice, and all yours

Saffron-hued Tida Persian Food serves the crisp-bottomed tahdig in sandwich form, no sharing required.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Travis and Chloe Young at Pippis in Cronulla, Sydney. 12 December 2024 Photo: Janie Barrett .

Sydney’s best new places to drink outdoors this summer

Where to make the most of warm Sydney weather, whether you’re catching up with colleagues or planning a play date with the kids.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The rice and curry lunch special at Hop & Spice.

Hop & Spice

Highly rated among hungry expats and spice fans.

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