Parramatta keeps growing upwards & outwards at an amazing rate but while there is plenty of great…read morerestaurants, cafes & enough bars that you'll never go thirsty it has been missing small bars that you expect in urban metropolis areas and now after much talk the wait is finally over. Uncle Kurt's is a tiny one room cocktail dive bar in a back alley under a multistorey carpark just across from the old Parramatta Mall not far from the old Roxy. They've gone with a New York theme with heavily graffitied walls, hip hop beats & deli style sandwiches, meats & jaffles. The cocktail list is split into 3 sections of classics, modern & creamy all coming in a shade under $20 a pop created by genuine experienced mixologists. If cocktails aren't your go they also have a mixture of craft beers, a variety of wine & of course straight up spirits. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable & happy to help.

I have always walked past this place since it first opened and tonight I finally went in after…read morework. Oh my I loved it. Tried out a cocktail called the "first date" very worth it. The people the music the food and the drinks are awesome! Must try this place if you wanna have a good cocktail and a small bit to eat. Had the Reuben sandwich and gosh I could have another one it was that good. They are open late but it was a saturday night till midnight and kitchen closed at like 11:30pm but I dont know about the other nights are like. Anyway totally worth it.

Always looking to try something different, I found myself at Pak Hailam Kopitiam seeing what…read moreMalaysian food was all about. Service was quick. I was there for an early dinner and there were not many other people there. I had some type of sweetened hot tea that was very tasty. I can't remember what It was called. For dinner I settled on what I think was the Kampung Mee Goreng and I chose seafood. It was a fried noodle dish. I could smell it when they started cooking it and my mouth began to water. It smelled good. The food did not disappoint. It was a little salty for me but there were very good flavors in this dish. I have become a fan of Malaysian food.

This Malaysian restaurant is located near the river on Church St. and across from Bay Vista. I had…read moreChar Kway Teow which came with two different types of noodle and had lots of flavour from the wok. Also tried a Sambal Fish dish which was also very tasty. Prices are very reasonable and portions are good! The restaurant is also very spacious.

Frank's is an awesome Lebanese restaurant located in the Fairfield city Centre. The whole area of…read moreFairfield is basically a mini Middle East with mixture of people dominating this area from Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. We ended up at Frank's for lunch and it turned out to be pretty awesome. They had quite a few tables available and we sat immediately. The server took our order promptly. We ordered the following: -kafteh kebab platter -mixed grill platter -quarter pounder charcoal chicken platter All the platters came with a side of hummus and Baba ganosh along with kale salad and burnt tomato and onions. The kafteh kebab was extremely tasty and fresh. They also gave small hot naans fresh out of the oven. Service was pretty good which is usually not the case in most middle eastern restaurants. 5 stars for food and service. Highly recommend trying this place if in the Sydney suburbs.

Typical Middle Eastern Chicken Shop but just a little bit fancy nowadays with their newly upgraded…read moreinteriors, perfect for local mid week dinners. Overall the food items I tried were standardly delicious as with most middle eastern chicken places, however I do merit them on the complimentary bread they give. It's hot, soft, pillowy & light... The perfect accompaniment to the dips & salads. Fattoush - standard, fresh, crunchy with that lemony sour bite I love about this salad Grilled Chicken Skewer - herby tasty flavour, team it with the fattoush for a healthy meal for 1 Falafel Roll - dry falafel balls squished into Lebanese bread with pickles, radish, tomato, salad & a smudge of garlic sauce. Best part of this was the serving of chips with it. If you're looking to satisfy that chicken & garlic sauce craving Frank's will do the job. It's pretty delicious overall but they lost a star due to inflexibility/arrogance/stubborness (call it what you will), when I requested to exchange the mixed salad that came with the BBQ chicken to a fattoush, also with the offer of paying the difference I was told no. I was happy to pay for it but just didn't want the mixed salad to go to waste but it seemed her favourite word was no. I give up! It's all about the customer experience!

Always amazing and fresh! Hard to find a good red duck curry, but the one from here is just like…read morebeing back in Thailand.

This place does not disappoint. I have been here multiple times and it delivers every single time…read more We ordered: Spring Rolls Beef Pad Thai Chicken Thai Basil (extra spicy) The spring rolls are perfect and the sweet sauce that comes with it delicious. Chicken Thai Basil had the heat I wanted and all the veggies were cooked beautifully. Beef Pad Thai was ordered for a first time Thai eater (who is notoriously picky) and he really enjoyed them. Thankfully! Staff is always sweet and accommodating and it is very reasonably priced!! Will be coming back often!

There really isn't much going on in the Western Sydney Japanese scene. Found this place online…read moreafter doing a search for ramen places in Parramatta. I was a bit nervous on the drive there and went in with low expectations. The restaurant is very small and had elements of a typical Japanese restaurant set up. I ordered the katsu chicken ramen an shared the magma roll. The katsu chicken wasn't your normal golden brown coloured exterior but nevertheless tasted really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen after I heaped on some chilli flakes. This isn't readily available on the table so don't forget to ask if you're a fan. The soup was pretty delicious and I almost drank my bowl dry. The magma roll was a bit disappointing though. Not as hot as I expected. Having salmon and canned tuna pieces together probably isn't the best idea either. The tuna definitely out ways the salmon even though it's the salmon you really want to task. Overall a great place for a ramen fix if you are ever in western sydney.

For convenience, quality, reliability and swiftness of service, this sushi joint is my local…read morefavourite. They're many Japanese restaurant contenders in my area but this tiny place remains me of alot of gems we visited in Japan. So if they're busy you might find it hard to get seating, but takeaway option still available. The menu is basic but covers the whole range: sushi, sashimi, ramens, udons, tempuras, bentos, entrees etc. I go here so often (eat in or takeaway) because everytime I order it's like ordering for the first time. the consistency doesn't drop just because you're a regular, which I've had with many other restaurants before. The quality is awesome, especially for such a small restaurant. I've been visiting this place since it first opened and been a loyal fan since. FYI they do open on Sundays now so don't be deterred!

This location had better service than the one in the city. From start to end our server was on top…read moreon his A game. Great wine options and food options for every dietary requirement. Skewers were sufficient to share with another person as the serving is generous. Garlic buns were my favorite. Restaurant is very clean and deco is awesome.

Not cheap but semi fine dining. Great food, wine list and waiter service. Some of the best steaks…read moreand wines on offer. Must visit!

Fave pho place around this region. Price isn't too crazy…read more The noodles are smooooth and broth is tasty - pretty authentic good ole cabra like viet, but in Eastwood! When they're on point, seriously yummy. When they're not, it's still decent pho. $10 wed Thur pho is a real winner.

Quite nice pho and other Vietnamese dishes. This restaurant is located on the East side of Eastwood…read morewhich is normally dominated by Korean restaurants. Parking can be quite difficult during weekend lunch times, the Aldi complex car park is probably your best bet.

Great breakfast menu and sensational coffee. Open early and loads of morning workers crowd the take…read moreaway bar. Love the family history on the wall!

I've been to XSEspresso in Weatherill Park, and when i heard about the new XS in Parramatta; I knew…read moreI had to go give it a try. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon, the place is packed to capacity; we were kindly greeted and sat down with menus. We both had heard about the "freakshakes" and so 2 freakshakes were on our agenda. The 2 freakshakes came out. The golden gaytime shake and the chocolate volcano. Where to begin; saw the staff walking out and these shakes were massive and filled with toppings. The golden gaytime was a mix between a golden gaytime and an iced coffee; and don't forget the donuts!. The other was a choc shake with a chocolate soufflé on top, so tasty, warm and gooey! Everything you want in a good shake was there. The freakshakes are a MUST. Shorty after we ordered our mains; a lamb and pumpkin salad spread and a delicious Dean! The staff throughout the whole visit were quick, friendly and suggestive. They knew the menu well. Whilst we were still finishing our shakes, the meals came out, the presentation was impeccable. Great spread of food and was excited to dig in. The lamb was very tender and the other flavours on the dishes came out strongly, pumpkin, beetroot and the dressing. The other dish, was tasty, the poached egg was just right and had a great flavour with the basil pesto and the prosciutto. After having two extremely satisfying meals here and great service. Will be here again.

Circa is a work of art, a home away from home and an exquisite culinary experience. Baked eggs and…read moresujuk, Ottoman eggs and the coffee are just some of the standouts. The venue itself isles a tip of the hat to Melbourne. The owner and founders are true artisans. The staff are exceptional - professional, friendly and helpful.

Visiting Australia and I could see this becoming a locomotive go-to if I lived nearby. They worked…read morewith my order (Iced Oatmilk latte stirred with honey) and were very accommodating. Friendly baristas, smiles as I walked up. You need to walk through the barista station to get to the dining area but it made it pretty intimate. Small dining area but very cool "Indie" type vibe. My coffee was good and the people were cool. The only thing I would like to see would be a bit more signage out front. It was a bit hard to locate but when you need your daily coffee fix, you're gonna do whatever it takes. Lol. The parking garage was packed but that's not the coffee shops fault. I would say check them out if you're in the area for sure.

They had me at fried chicken. Seriously, Hot Star have a store in the CBD that's super popular so…read morewhen I was doing some grocery shopping with mama and found that they have opened at Eastwood, I had unconsciously lined up already. I am such a big fan of fried chicken especially since I had the original in street markets at Taiwan so my anticipation was building. It of course did not disappoint. The juiciness of the beautiful glorious chicken and the crispiness of the batter and skin, ugh, I have shivers going down my spine just thinking about it. They sprinkle on a wonderful spice mix and the 'spicy' one was hot enough to make me reach for water but so tasty. The crazy size makes for a wonderful Instagram photo and you feel like you get your money's worth too. So drop everything you're doing and go taste this amazingness that will enhance your life - no kidding!

The problem with fried fast food is that it's too fast. Fried foods need time and love to get…read morecrispy and crunchy and golden and all those things that will trigger that Pavlovian response. This is what Hot Star has nailed - everything that goes into their fryers (so everything on their menu) are fried to order and fried to a timer to make sure it's just on the right side of browned and burn-your-tongue hot. You may have to wait but boy is it worth it. This Eastwood branch of Hot Star seems much much the same as the others around Sydney - same plastic bag you're handed after ordering, same delicious mushrooms and curly fries, same queue on the path out the front. Points off for scoops which look a little too coated with seasoning but maybe they just hadn't cleaned them yet after a long day of trade...maybe. Or is it just extra flavour? Perhaps the key point of difference at this franchise is what looks to be a side business selling anime Lego figurines and what looks like vitamin and mineral supplements. To offset the fried chicken, ya know?