Vegetarian-friendly

Cafe Paci might have the look and feel of a bistro, but the food tells a more complex story.

Aegli chef Ioannis Kasidokostas takes traditional Greek recipes and executes them in unexpected ways.

Push past the orthodoxies at Fitzroy’s Bar Liberty, where spirit infuses everything from the playlists to the legacy of cheesy, peppery dishes.

The Potts Point shop can be overwhelming with its tea choices, however Lee Tran Lam has a cheat code for first-timers.

For Kyoto home-style ‘grandma food’ and make-your-own bento boxes.

Egyptian street food on Sydney Road.

An Art Deco-style bar with a globetrotting wine list.

Named after Thailand’s famous Yaowarat Road, this fast-casual eatery serves punchy, pungent street food from a cheery, clattery space.

Thi Le and J.Y. Lee’s Viet-Australian restaurant is not a slick machine, but it has soul − and creativity − in spades.

Serving good vibes and playful spins on classic sangers.