This place service the highest quality Cantonese style seafood dishes I've ever tried in my life…read more The owner is a fantastic salesman and super friendly. The NSW lobster (or crayfish) and abalone dishes were phenomal and perfectly prepared. The sauces were flavorful and balanced. Seafood meats were fresh, sweet and plump and not overcooked. After the meal, they served us complimentary fruits and Chinese cookies. The financial damage from this meal was relatively high, but to me... it was worth it. I absolutely would love to come back to try more dishes when I return to Syndey.

4.5 stars We came…read morehere because my dad and the original owner were acquaintances back in Hong Kong. So we checked this out after a disappointing start at Zilver upon our day tour guide's rec. They are right by the Sussex Centre and has 2 levels with escalators. They have fresh seafood as you could tell by their live seafood in the tanks by the entrance. We were seated promptly and the staff who helped us was a training staff. He answered our questions about the menu, and we proceeded to order the lobster with scallions and ginger, choisum and cod, and lamb claypot. At 1.6 kg, the lobster looked lively when the staff brought it to us to confirm that we're satisfied with its size. we requested low salt and no msg in all our dishes. On the house: 1. soup of the day was a pork bone broth with clear fungi and pork. It was really delicious! It tasted like home cooked, no extra seasoning like msg! Very soothing! 2. Post-meal dessert: This was a 4-course ending! An egg drop tofu skin sweet soup - I haven't had this in ages and the tofu skin is so fresh because it is super tender! Watermelon, butter cookies, and a Chinese fried pastry cookie. The lobster was really good. It was covered in a very very thin batter. The lobster was cooked just perfectly, 30 seconds less would've been too raw, and a minute more would've been overcooked. It was one of the best lobster I've had! The choisum and cod dish was delicious and fresh. The choisum was sweet and tender, and the cod was flaky and cooked just right. The seasoning was perfect in this just like the lobster! The only disappointment was the claypot of lamb. It was probably marinated in baking soda so long that it tasted nothing like lamb, but like beef instead. The sauce was like a bbq-type Mongolian sauce but it wasn't too sweet at all. It could've been a perfect meal! This was probably a good Chinese seafood meal I've had in a long long time. The price was definitely steep with the live seafood dish, but the other dishes are worth exploring too!

Cheap, delicious…read more Only complaint to all of Sydney: why isn't your Ma-Po tofu spicy.. WHY???!??!?! Seriously.. ^But it was pretty good none the less without any heat factor. The duck and lettuce wraps were pretty bomb too.

If you want good AUTHENTIC Chinese food this is the place. None of that gravy based Aussie version…read moreof Chinese but really good food. My family and I go there a lot! They have fresh ingredients, great authentic taste and can cater for all palets. My wife is gluten intolerant and we have had no problems at all. Excellent food and a no brainer for Chinese food.

Best Thai in Australia & the US. I live in New York, but was brought up in Coogee for most of my…read morelife, and have been to Thailand. I've been coming to Thai Riffic since 2007, not only has the food remained absolutely outstanding, but the business is run by the same people including the host - They always take extra care of you. I brought my fiancé from the states to Thai Riffic Newtown and she was blown away, remarking that it was the best Thai she's ever had. I will continue to frequent Thai Riffic Newtown as long as they exist!

Had a great latest-ish lunch here today and I know I'll be back. The decor is fun and has a lot of…read moreThai market flavor. A big space, it would be great for having drinks and Asian 'tapas' with friends. The menu of small plates is great. We started with some duck spring rolls. Awesome! And then shared two of the lunch specials. More than enough food for two. There are lots of Thai options in Newtown but this one is a winner.

The word Samurai conjures images of powerful warriors in traditional Japanese armour. The Chefs at…read moreSushi Samurai create fresh sashimi, steaming hot ramen noodles and neatly wrapped sushi with the precision of a samurai sword. The restaurant has been catapulted into the 21st century by a revolutionary touch screen ordering system. This is a very cool new addition to the restaurant. One can place their order and even request the bill through the touch screen. It saves time as you don't need to wait to make eye contact with a waiter to place your order as it can be done at any time through the ordering system. If you're old fashioned and like the more traditional approach of talking to a waiter face-to-face there is an option on the screen to request a waiter too! But it's not all about the touch screen.. The food is great. I've been coming to this restaurant for years and the food is always up to the highest standard. The menu is pretty big so lots of options for fussy eaters. I go for the dinner set which comes with your choice of main, miso soup and really a bit of everything. The best part? Green Tea ice-cream to finish off your meal. Green Tea ice-cream with cornflakes on top. Sounds weird but it works. The location on Military road is great. If you're coming for dinner you can always get a park on Military road right outside the restaurant (or a short walk away). The restaurant takes reservations and the waiters are super friendly. Its casual family dining with people of all ages filling the restaurant. I love Sushi Samurai. You will too.

I fell for something really silly here - it was a nice sunny day and I needed a lunchtime snack, so…read morestopped in at Sushi Samurai's sushi window on Rangers Road, opposite Woolies (whilst the address is on Military Road, it's actually within a building that fronts the thoroughfare but around the back). Takeaway in hand, I then looked for somewhere to eat - sushi rolls are tricky enough sitting down, let along dribbling soy sauce and wasabi whilst walking along. But there was nothing - not a chair, not a tree, not a curb of grass. So said sushi was wolfed in some discomfort, despite being good. Shortly after, I made my way back past Sushi Samurai, only to discover that the other end of the shop opened onto a sunny little courtyard, in which happy little sushi diners were delicately dipping their rolls in sauce and chatting to friends. Oh well ... lesson learned for next time. Based on the sushi, the inside Japanese restaurant will be worth heading back to try too.

This is our go-to Friday night takeaway place. Cheap and delicious Thai with all the regular dishes…read moreyou'd expect to see on any Thai menu. The staff are friendly and always have our meals wrapped up and ready to go when we arrive. The restaurant is cute, some tables and chairs parallel to the kitchen, you can watch them cook your dish while you wait.

If you like it spicy, this is your place. You know how few Thai places in Sydney offer real spice…read moreor no spice? This one dose and it's thairific! Try the chicken satay and you won't look back! Best taste tom yum too!

Excellent, attentive staff and service. A perfect meal. Versatile dining room with upbeat music.read more

Great coffee, delicious food & friendly people. What more do you need?…read more The butchers block is a brunch place amidst the Wahroonga shops. With its rustic chic decor and lots of plants, it's sure to please all you millenials. Portions are decent and presentation is beautiful. The French toast is one of the best I've tasted, with thick fruit bread, dulce leche and a melt-in-your-mouth almond cinnamon crumble. The go-to for lazy mornings.

On Sundays, they have a "pay as you please" buffet lunch. A warm and friendly gentleman is seated…read morenear the door and you're welcome to grab a styrofoam plate and load up with as much tasty Malaysian food as you want. Once you've had your fill of various rice, veggies, curries, fried chicken, fruit/dessert, you pay whatever amount you feel is appropriate. However if you pay by card, there is a $10 minimum. Sometimes they have live music with male singers which is a really nice touch and appreciated. I was really happy with my meal. I've always wanted to try more Malay-based Malaysian food and this was a great entry way. I was stoked to find a pandan dessert. I saw one of the kids with what looked to be a roti with chocolate spread on the inside and thought they'd add it to the buffet line. Alas, I think it was only for him and I was a bit jealous. The Boy loved their fried chicken. I loved their beef tripe with lemongrass. You can't go wrong with endless roti. I don't want to shame or guilt you into a certain amount for payment but I think you should at least be fair for a proper lunch.

One of my friends made a lunch reservation here and I thought it was for the Terrace Cafe, I was…read morelike "oh yay! Love that place!"... This is a different place. It's downstairs. Tablecloth restaurant prices, but you literally get no tablecloth! Very ramshackle and disorganised set up. Food was OK, but nothing to write home about. Stick to the cafe upstairs. That place is great.