Sydney is a city that pulses with culture, passion and vibrancy, and the restaurant scene is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking to try something new, or want an old favourite made in its authentic style, here are some must-try venues to visit in Sydney this month.
Located: Market City L 3 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket
For top-quality artisan Korean BBQ, head to Kogi. Head chef Hong Jun Chung has been creating exceptional Korean dining experiences since 1983 and the menu features premium meats like Wagyu Beef, King Prawns and Pork Belly, as well as traditional Korean side dishes. Eating here is truly an experience, with your food cooked in front of you on a sizzling BBQ, and you will want to try everything so get ready to share!
Located: 79 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag
Power couple chef Sammy Young (Mr Wong, Totti’s, Lotus 2.0) and Grace Chen (Est, Queen Chow, Poly) have created a truly spectacular dining experience at S’more. Only using the most luxe of ingredients, expect Sydney Rock Oysters, Siberian Caviar and Wagyu Tartare. Calling themselves ‘your neighbourhood bistro’, this French-Asian fusion menu is anything but ordinary, and yet the team have managed to create a welcoming and relaxed environment to showcase their top-tier fare.
Located: 199 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
If you think about celebrating the ingredient of grains, you probably wouldn’t immediately think of cocktails, but at Grain Bar the expert mixologists have created a cocktail menu featuring wheat, oats, sorghum, triticale and more. This of course means an extensive whiskey list, but you can also choose from an impressive wine and beer list, and a range of dark and light cocktails to suit any taste. Nibble on some decadent bar snacks or sharing boards, and watch the experts work their magic!
Located: The Crescent, Forest Lodge
Working with fisherfolk that only uses sustainable fishing practices, Fish and Co believe in and advocate for food provenance, and all of their seafood is sourced directly from fishermen. Located within Tramsheds market, you can dine in at the modern warehouse style eatery, surrounded by exposed brick and beams, or choose to take your meal home. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the Truffle Ponzu Tuna Nachos with Seaweed, Pico de Gallo and Wasabi Mayo. It’s one of those “you just have to try it to get it” dishes!
Located: 7 Steam Mill La, Haymarket
Created by two best mates (with 12 years of culinary experience each) that just love wings, beer and good times, Wingboy is the place to go for a casual, get-your-hands-dirty dinner with friends. With 12 homemade sauces that are prepared fresh daily, each bite at Wingboy is an explosion of unique flavour. Pop in on Wings Wednesday for $30 90-minute wings, or book yourself in for bottomless wings and a drinks package.
Located: Level 2/14 Kensington St, Chippendale
Named after the Mekong river, take a voyage of flavour from Burma cloud country to the rice paddies of Vietnam. This contemporary Asian restaurant uses flavours, aromas and decor to immerse you in culture and history. Fitted out with bamboo, seafoam blues and fishing nets, Mekong are serving up authentic Southeast Asian dishes from Papaya Salad to Cambodian Pork Ribs. Finish the night off with a Vietnamese Coffee made with condensed milk – you’ll never want your standard coffee again!
Located: 8 Australia Ave, Sydney Olympic Park
Burgers with Bite use existing restaurant kitchens to create pop-up restaurants Australia-wide, aiming to provide its customers with an eating experience like no other. With stacked Burgers like the Beef, Bacon & Truffle or the meat-free Fable with the Lot, these are burgers you bite that will bite you back! Need a Sunday morning pick-me-up? Grab their Boss Breakfast Burger, with bacon, a fried egg, a hashbrown, ¼ pound beef patty, tomato relish, bbq sauce and some spinach (because you are a picture of health, right?) – it’ll whip you into shape!
Located: 235 Victoria St level 1, Darlinghurst
Think decadence, think glamour, think sophistication, think Victoria’s Darlinghurst. This is the spot to be if you like to be wined, dined and entertained by the very best. Offering a raw bar with fresh Sashimi, Carpaccio and more, cocktails, high-class dining and an extensive wine list, this is a venue to impress. There’s live entertainment every night, ranging from burlesque dancers and magicians to jazz and blues musicians. As they state, no two nights at Victoria’s are ever the same!
Book Victoria’s Darlinghurst now
Where modern technology, global influence and tradition collide, eating is a wonderful way to experience the essence of Sydney and all it has to offer. So what are you waiting for? Take your tastebuds on an adventure this month!
