Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Sydney actually eats.

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Mamak

Order Roti canai, teh tarik and satay skewers.

Mamak is a Malaysian restaurant at 15 Goulburn Street, Haymarket, named after the roadside stalls of Kuala Lumpur that peddle Indian Malay street food.

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Bondi Icebergs Club

Bondi Icebergs Club at 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, serves bistro style dining with oceanfront views across the famous Bondi Beach, and walk-ins are welcomed.

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Restaurant Hubert

Order Escargot with XO butter, crispy-skinned duck l’orange or kimchi gratin.

Restaurant Hubert is a French restaurant beneath Sydney's CBD at 15 Bligh Street, serving escargot with XO butter, duck l’orange and kimchi gratin.

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North Bondi Fish

Order Classic fish and chips, the fish burger or something from the Market Fish list.

North Bondi Fish is a seafood restaurant at 120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi, a few short steps from the sand and surf, open seven days a week.

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Izakaya Fujiyama

Order Sushi and sashimi, with sake or Japanese whisky to drink.

Izakaya Fujiyama is a laid-back Surry Hills spot for sushi, sashimi and snacks, with a range of sake and Japanese whisky, open for dinner Monday to Saturday.

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El Jannah

Order Charcoal chicken with toum, the garlic sauce.

El Jannah Granville, at 4/8 South St, opened in 1998 and is where its charcoal chicken recipe was perfected and the lines outside became a local sight.

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Cibaria

Order A bowl of silky pasta with vino.

Cibaria Manly is an Italian restaurant in the Elysium Hotel on Belgrave Street, open daily for lunch and dinner, with a rooftop Terrazza over Manly beach.

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Kepos Street Kitchen

Order The falafels, one of the most popular dishes here.

Kepos Street Kitchen is a Redfern cafe by day and neighbourhood restaurant by night, serving Modern Mediterranean food by award-winning chef Michael Rantissi.

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The Apollo

Order Saganaki with kefalograviera cheese, oregano and Blue Mountains bush flower honey.

The Apollo serves contemporary Greek dining at 44 Macleay Street, Potts Point, with heart, soul, seasonal ingredients and dishes designed to be shared.

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Kid Kyoto

Order The Shiitake Bao and Yama Yama from the happy hour menu.

Kid Kyoto is a rebellious izakaya at 17-19 Bridge Street turning up the heat on contemporary Japanese cuisine with in-season Australian produce.

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Mary's

Order A burger, as the site calls Mary's the church of the divine burger.

Mary's Newtown is the church of the divine burger, with a short menu and loud music; the Newtown page says it is available only for exclusive hire.

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Spice Alley

Order Wontons, BBQ pork and handmade noodles at Hong Kong Diner, or the Singapore chilli prawns.

Spice Alley is home to six Asian eateries including Japanese, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian and Cantonese, on Kensington Street in Chippendale.

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Osteria Coogee

Order The fire-grilled polpo with sun-dried tomato and capers, or the creamy porcini and truffle gnocchi.

Osteria Coogee is an Italian restaurant at 31 Alfreda Street, Coogee, with a seasonal menu, fresh pasta and focaccia made in-house and imported wines.

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Cairo Takeaway

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Order Ta’ameya (falafel), Fuul Medames, Koshari or Molokheya, the staples central to the menu.

Cairo Takeaway is a little corner dine-in restaurant at 81 Enmore Road in Newtown, with falafel, koshari and meat cooked over a charcoal pit.

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