Eat in Haymarket, Sydney

Ho Jiak Haymarket ★ 4.4

Junda Khoo's Malaysian flagship in Haymarket, Sydney. Nasi lemak, char kway teow and curry laksa on the menu; the Strathfield original opened in 2017.

Signature: Nasi lemak, Char kway teow, Curry laksa

Chat Thai Haymarket ★ 4.4

Amy Chanta's flagship Thai room on Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Boat noodles, Bangkok-style street snacks and the Thai dessert counter at the front.

Signature: Boat noodles, Pad see ew, Mango sticky rice

Mamak ★ 4.7

Late-night Malaysian on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Roti canai, satay and char kway teow; open daily 11:30am-2am Friday and Saturday.

Signature: Roti canai, Nasi lemak, Satay chicken

Order: Roti canai with curry trio, satay chicken sticks.

Tip: No bookings; the queue outside is part of the ritual Walk-ins usually OK.

Pho Pasteur ★ 4.6

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.

Ho Jiak Nasi Lemak ★ 4.5

Malaysian hawker-style nasi lemak from Ho Jiak in Haymarket, Sydney. Pandan rice, sambal ikan bilis, fried chicken and a soft-boiled egg on top.

Try: Nasi lemak

Chat Thai Dessert Counter ★ 4.2

Thai sticky-rice and dessert counter at Chat Thai's Haymarket flagship, Sydney. Mango sticky rice, coconut sago, pandan-leaf cakes; daily 10am-10pm.

Try: Mango sticky rice

Paddy's Markets Haymarket ★ 4.2

Heritage retail market on Hay Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Asian produce, fresh seafood, fruit and veg under cover, in a tin-roofed 1834 building.

Local Sauce Chinatown Food Tour ★ 4.8

Chinatown street food walking tour from Local Sauce Tours. Tastings across Haymarket, Sydney with a local guide; small groups, walk-in friendly weeknights.

Sydney Lunar Festival ★ 4.5

Sydney's two-week Lunar New Year food and culture festival across Haymarket Chinatown and the CBD. Banquets, dragon dance, lantern walks and dumpling stalls.

Mamak ★ 4.6

Late-night roti canai counter on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Roti with three curries comes in under A$11; the city's most-rewarded budget dinner.

Try: Roti canai with three curries

Pho Pasteur ★ 4.4

Vietnamese pho counter on George Street, Haymarket, Sydney. The dac biet special with rare beef, brisket and tendons under A$18. Daily 9am-10pm.

Try: Pho dac biet

Ho Jiak Nasi Lemak ★ 4.3

Malaysian nasi lemak from Ho Jiak in Haymarket, Sydney for A$22. Pandan rice, sambal, ikan bilis, fried chicken and a hard-boiled egg on each plate.

Try: Nasi lemak with fried chicken

Edition Coffee Roasters Haymarket ★ 4.8

Japanese-Scandinavian brunch and roastery on Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket, Sydney. Soufflé pancakes, udon with bacon dashi, single-origin pour-overs.

Order: Japanese souffle pancake with pistachio cream and elderflower rhubarb.

Mamak ★ 4.5

Late-night roti canai counter on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Open daily till 2am Friday and Saturday, 1am other nights; cash and card.

Try: Roti canai with curry

Ho Jiak Haymarket Late ★ 4.5

Late-night Malaysian on Hay Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Char kway teow, nasi lemak and curry laksa till 1am Friday and Saturday, 11pm earlier nights.

Try: Char kway teow