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Dishes from Smith & Daughters chef Shannon Martinez at Alibi Bar & Dining in Woolloomooloo.

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Sydney hit list February 2023: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From a tiny taste of Tokyo to Bondi's hip new waterfront terrace, here's what's hot this month in Sydney.

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This 12-seat izakaya taps into Japanese drinking culture in a surprisingly – and endearingly – traditional way.
14.5/20

A tiny taste of Tokyo at Nomidokoro Indigo in Darlinghurst

  • Terry Durack
Lantern Fish's big order, and big drawcard, is the Peking duck, or 'crispy skin duck pancakes'.
13.5/20

Pinot noir and Peking duck: Is Lantern Fish Manly's new 'local Chinese'

  • Terry Durack
Go-to dish: Koshihikari risotto, XO and spot prawn crudo.
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'Stupidly tasty': the verdict on Icebergs 2.0

  • Callan Boys
Hanasuki is a sister restaurant to Chatswood venues Choji Yakiniku and Choji Omakase.

Japanese venue Hanasuki brings shabu shabu to Chatswood

  • Scott Bolles
As the name suggests, Golden Century BBQ will focus on Hong Kong-style barbecue duck and pork.

Golden Century BBQ returns to take up new Darling Square digs

  • Scott Bolles
Smith & Daughters chef Shannon Martinez has teamed up with Ovolo to bring her signature dishes to Alibi Bar & Dining.

Shannon Martinez takes over Sydney's Alibi Bar & Dining

  • Bianca Hrovat
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Chef Chase Kojima is making shaved ice desserts with ingredients such as black sesame, green tea and fresh strawberries.

Sokyo chef Chase Kojima opens Senpai Ramen in Burwood

  • Scott Bolles
Seltzer spiders with house-made coconut ice-cream.

Rancho Seltzo pop-up brings boozy seltzer spiders to Bondi

  • Bianca Hrovat
Croquettes, salted cod, avruga, pimento mayo at Casa Rosa.

Rooftop cocktails and Mediterranean snacks at Abercrombie's Casa Rosa in Chippendale

  • Bianca Hrovat
The inspiration comes from Tuscany and the execution shines at this recent Crown Street arrival.

Pasta that delivers a new artform at Giuls

  • Lenny Ann Low
Lunas serves carefully considered and finessed food in an old corner building overlooking Stanmore Road.

Food around the world and the clock at Lunas in Petersham

  • Lenny Ann Low
Experience the flavours of Asia in Sydney's heart with a unique take on roti.

Kafe Kooks takes roti for a creative spin in Ultimo

  • Lee Tran Lam
Owners Tom Pye and Jordan McKenzie stumbled upon the Buckland Street site by chance.

Lunchtime lads corner the market at Good Ways Deli review

  • Lenny Ann Low
Head chef Damien Hyde (left) and owner Aaron Crinis at Glory Days, in the revamped Bondi Pavilion.

Glory Days brings California-style food to the revamped Bondi Pavilion

  • Scott Bolles
Fruit tart, one of the many high-end pastries in the cabinets at Mia Dolci Italiani.

First look: Alexandria's new pasticceria Mia Dolci Italiani

  • Scott Bolles