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- Review
- Pearce
After 35 years, Canberra institution Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant is more vital than ever
This 90s-era time capsule has locals travelling to pop BYO Penfolds and pet-nat to pair with life-affirming curries that taste like home.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Carlton
Eight seats, three staff, impossibly light dumplings: Tiny shop leaves a big impression
There are dumplings and then there are Aunty’s. Squeeze into this family-run shop for a dreamy experience where everything is made fresh that day.
- Emma Breheny
- Review
- Glebe
Word’s out about this 16-seater, so queue early, fly solo or bring ‘one well-chosen friend’
The restorative cooking at Glebe’s new BYO Korean gem is worth the wait, from simmering broths to kimchi udon and home-style bibimbap.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Bexley
Haven’t tried Taiwanese brunch? You’re missing out on this cheesy crepe-omelette
The cheesy, delicious egg dish is hard to find in Sydney, but it’s on the menu at this family-friendly cafe in Sydney’s south.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Punchbowl
It’s one of Sydney’s most exceptional desserts, and it’s in Punchbowl
This western suburbs cafe keeps the lights on, the coffee pouring, and the pans frying until after midnight.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Merrylands
Merrylands’ hot brunch spot serves a breakfast board loaded with the lot
Kabul House is still hugely popular, but young families and Zoomers are flocking to impressive modern Middle Eastern restaurant Iftar.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Canley Vale
Try Vietnam’s viral coffee at this new Sydney restaurant opened by a Mad Max stuntman
Michael Tang was repeatedly blown up in Furiosa, but now torches his popular beverage until brulee-like.
- Lee Tran Lam