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Night market crispy chicken  (with Sichuan seasoning).
14/20

Bubble tea in cocktail form? It’s the drink on everyone’s lips at this fun Surry Hills bar

Taiwan’s most famous export is given the grown-up treatment at Linla. Serve with crispy chicken, and you’re set.

  • Kevin Cheng
Sahtein operates in the former home of The Argyle.
13.5/20

Sahtein’s food is made to luxuriate over, but its dining room still lacks one thing

In the age of the two-hour turnaround, this beautiful new venue lets you linger. But something’s missing from this landmark site.

  • Myffy Rigby
14/20

The Charles’ new Italian subterranean supper club is the place to split a spaghetti

Yes, it’s another Italian restaurant, but this basement restaurant is drawing the Gen Z crowds with its Rat Pack “swagger” and ramped-up theatre.

  • David Matthews
Itadakimasu.
14/20

Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version

The triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here, they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day, and served alongside a full drinks menu.

  • Helen Yee
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‘Bedrock of Australia Street’: Why this Newtown spot remains a firm favourite

It’s been 11 years since the arrival of this fancy delicatessen and bistro. Good Food visits to see if it still holds its own among the new neighbourhood action.

  • Myffy Rigby
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Florentino's storied dining room.
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Florentino

The institution to rule them all enters a new era of Italianate grandeur.

Kismet is housed at the rear of Tulum, its cosy candlelit room mimicking the casual taverns of Turkey.
14/20

In a hatted Balaclava restaurant’s back room, you’ll find an ‘astonishing’ bargain

Feast for $69 per person at this candlelit restaurant within a restaurant, which is right now one of Melbourne’s most delightful secrets.

  • Besha Rodell
The “Polish vanilla slice” is a must.

Has Sydney’s best vanilla slice been hiding in plain sight for 18 years?

Homemade cakes, pierogi and pork shank: this Polish restaurant has it all.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Moreton Bay bug tortellini.
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Twenty years on, Ten Minutes by Tractor still stops our restaurant critic in her tracks

If you’re looking for a lovely view and all the bells and whistles of classic fine dining, this Mornington Peninsula stalwart still delivers in spades.

  • Besha Rodell
The room buzzes during the burlesque performance.
14/20

‘Outstanding value’: A two-course dinner and a show (with a bit of skin on show) for $69

Le Bar Supper Club brings theatrical drinks and burlesque nights to a bayside suburb better known for its golf.

  • Dani Valent