Sydney: Chinatown Street Food & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Wander the streets of Sydney's Chinatown and sample a range of delicious street foods from cuisines all over China. Learn about the culture and achievements of Chinese...
Mamak is a malaysian restaurant in Haymarket, Sydney.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Roti canai, Nasi lemak, Satay chicken
Must order: Roti canai with curry trio, satay chicken sticks.
Tip: No bookings; the queue outside is part of the ritual Walk-ins usually OK.
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Address: 15 Goulburn Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, Sydney
Cantonese-Vietnamese pho counter on George Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Deep, clear broth and the city's most consistent pho dac biet under A$20.
Signature: Pho dac biet, Pho ga, Vietnamese iced coffee
Order: Pho dac biet (special beef) with extra herbs and chilli.
Tip: Open from 8am for breakfast pho; queues form Sunday lunch Walk-ins usually OK.
Cantonese-Vietnamese pho counter on George Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Deep, clear broth and the city's most consistent pho dac biet under A$20.
Signature: Pho dac biet, Pho ga, Vietnamese iced coffee
Order: Pho dac biet (special beef) with extra herbs and chilli.
Tip: Open from 8am for breakfast pho; queues form Sunday lunch Walk-ins usually OK.
Long-running Vietnamese pho counter on John Street, Cabramatta, Sydney. The dac biet pho with brisket and tendons is the menu signature, daily 8am-9pm.
Signature: Pho dac biet, Pho ga, Bun bo Hue
Order: Pho dac biet (special beef) or bun bo Hue for the spice.
Tip: Closes by 8pm; take cash for the smoothest queue.
Bill Granger's original Bills on Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney since 1993. The ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter went global from this counter.
Signature: Ricotta hotcakes, Sweetcorn fritters, Scrambled eggs
Order: Ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter.
Tip: Walk-ins only; arrive before 9am to skip the weekend wait Walk-ins usually OK.
Farm-to-table all-day cafe inside the Cannery on Dunning Avenue, Rosebery, Sydney. Sydney neighbourhood favourite, walk-in seats most weeknights.
Signature: Free-range eggs, Beach-house breakfast, Wood-fired pizza
Order: Free-range fried eggs with chorizo, pickles and harissa.
Tip: Saturday morning brings the longest queue; weekdays best for a sit-down breakfast.
Casual sibling cafe of Icebergs Dining Room on Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, Sydney. Italian small plates, Bondi pool view, walk-ins from morning.
Signature: Spaghetti vongole, Arancini, Tiramisu
Order: Spaghetti vongole and a glass of Etna Bianco.
Tip: Cafe operates separately from the dining room; bookings are for the upstairs room only.
French underground bistro on Bligh Street, Sydney CBD. Dark wood, low lighting, a long bar and a French menu of charcuterie, confit and grilled steak.
Signature: Steak tartare, Confit duck, Tarte tatin
Order: Steak tartare and the daily plat du jour.
Tip: The downstairs bar takes walk-ins; the dining room books out two weeks ahead.