Kepos Street Kitchen is a middle eastern restaurant in Redfern, Sydney.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Shakshuka, Lamb shawarma, Falafel plate
Must order: Shakshuka and the lamb shawarma plate.
Tip: Daytime walk-ins, evening bookings; the Friday set menu is a sleeper hit.
Address: 96 Kepos Street, Redfern NSW 2016, Sydney
Long-running waterfront seafood on Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney CBD. Whole grilled fish, prawn cocktails, the classic Aussie seafood restaurant by the water.
Signature: Whole grilled snapper, Salt-and-pepper squid, Mixed grill platter
Order: Whole grilled snapper with chips and salad.
Tip: Lunch service has a harbour-bridge view from the outdoor seating.
Modern Greek institution on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Saganaki with honey and oregano, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, share-style table.
Signature: Saganaki with honey and oregano, Lamb shoulder, Spiced black-eyed beans
Order: Lamb shoulder with lemon potatoes for two.
Tip: Bookings essential; the kitchen runs late Friday and Saturday.
Late-night izakaya on Bridge Street, Sydney CBD. Wagyu tartare, sake-driven cocktails, dark room with a constant playlist of 80s J-pop classics.
Signature: Wagyu tartare, Miso eggplant, Karaage chicken
Order: Wagyu tartare and miso-glazed eggplant.
Tip: Bar walk-ins after 9pm; kitchen open till midnight Friday and Saturday.
Mary's pub burger on Mary Street, Newtown, Sydney. Cheeseburgers, fried chicken and mac and cheese in a former church-turned-rock-bar. Daily till late.
Signature: The Mary's burger, Fried chicken, Mac and cheese
Order: The Mary's cheeseburger and a side of fried chicken.
Tip: Loud room; sit upstairs if you want conversation.
Italian-leaning wine bar on William Street, Paddington, Sydney. Antipasti, daily pasta, the city's first natural-wine bar by-the-glass list since 2010.
Signature: Pasta of the day, Saltimbocca crostini, Burrata with peas
Order: Pasta of the day and a Lambrusco.
Tip: Limited bar stools; arrive early or settle for the bench seats outside.
Vietnamese banh mi counter on Illawarra Road, Marrickville, Sydney. Hank and Nancy Tran (ex-Coogee Hot Rolls) opened in 2026 in the old Alex'n'Rolls site.
Signature: Pork banh mi, Chicken banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
Order: Classic pork banh mi with extra chilli.
Tip: Cash and card; quick service even at the lunch peak.
