Worse Indian food I have ever had! Butter chicken was…read moreabsolutely sweet like a thick sugary yoghurt like substance - my kids couldn't even consume it. Binned it straight away! Definately not authentic. The bread is stale and hard. The rice is oily and hard, not soft and fluffy. Not sure how you could get rice wrong. I wish my chicken curry made up for the terrible butter chicken but it didn't Also, I went to the toilet straight after

Bombay Grill faces a bit of competition from the other Indian restaurant across the street. They…read moreare open 7 days and even offer free delivery service. They specialise in an assortment of curries, from the commercial to the more authentic, with dishes such as the hot Vindaloo to the milder Butter Chicken. The butter chicken is decent and the meat is tender, but is a little blander than I would have hoped. In contrast, their mango chicken is especially sweet and not at all to my liking. Their lamb korma was a little tough as well. As part of their menu, the Tandoori Bakery offers seven different types of naan, from the plain to garlic, or cheese and meat options. Their Peswari naan is stuffed with almond, sultanas and fresh cream and is a sweet accompaniment that you wouldn't ordinarily expect.

I have lived in Leichhardt all my life and eaten at almost every restaurant and cafe. Until…read morerecently, however, Castel Mola had remained a mystery to me. Aside from its somewhat inconvenient location from a walking perspective, it just looked tacky and "wannabe". When I tried it for the first time however, I was pleased to realize that I had grossly misread the unassuming pizzeria. First things first: Pizza. Simply put, Castel Mola's pizza is the best I have eaten--by far. The dough is scrumptious, the toppings are mouth watering and best of all, it all reeks with authenticity. The pizza chef is on display, just as proof. It is truly Leichhardt's--if not the entire Inner West's--best pizzeria. Now to the pasta. Castel Mola's pasta is of the same caliber as its pizza. Whenever I go now, I always struggle to choose weather to have the pizza or pasta--they're that good. My favourite thing about Castel Mola, however, is the fact that they do home delivery. Living in Leichhardt, there is no shortage of pizzerias to order home delivery from but this trumps them all. All in all, Castel Mola is the best pizzeria, to my knowledge, in Sydney.

The best Italian food in Leichhardt without a doubt. Whether it's a quality pasta, meat or pizza…read moreyou're looking for, this is the only place to go in the whole of the inner west. No pretense like the trendy joints in Haberfield up the road, or Glebe round the corner. Honest tasty high quality food that won't send you to your banker for a top up of your mortgage. Make sure you get the signature Penne Castel Mola. A perfect pink sauce with a hint of chilli and juicy prawns. The bruschetta pizza to start is also a must.

A little food place opposite Belmore park in central station, Eddy Ave, every time I walk past…read moretheres a woman spruiking a table of discounted asian food. From $4-$7 each container. If you go inside, you'll find more of the same; discounted food. I'm not sure it was ever full price. The staff pester you a little, both inside and out, and the food is sold to you with a few tissues instead of serviettes, so it's not exactly fine dining, but the price is right. Although... As I was paying, a part of me had the strange desire to start bartering; if only I had not already agreed to the price. I've eaten here a few times. I don't recall the last time, but this time I had some simple mango pancakes. And... They. Were. Amazing. Just a pancake with mango and cream. I guess its hard to mess that up. But at the end of the day, I paid $4.5 for some awesome pancakes, and I'm glad I stopped as I walked past.

Let's just say you get what you pay for. The food is average (3.5 stars), but extremely cheap. I…read morelove how convenient they are: located near Central Station, they have $5 pre-made lunch boxes (though they aren't necessarily completely filling on their own). Everything else is below $10. I got the Hainan chicken pre-made lunch box, and the chicken was better than I was expecting for $5 in Sydney -- tender, but still bland. There ended up being a few little bones hidden in the chicken, otherwise this may have been a 4.5. Food is prepared relatively quickly. Nice service, there when you need them, but otherwise are very hands off.

This brightly lit eatery down the southern end of George St ain't bad at all. It is another…read moreNorthern Chinese place and has remained so across a few name changes over the past few years. There are plenty of eateries of similar elk around Haymarket and this one stands up quite well. The hand made noodles are bouncy with the right amount of chewiness and go well with both soup or stir fries. I tried the beef noodle soup with plenty of chilli kick and it was very comforting. The broth was clear and light which is pure delight after a long tiring day. As I am a glutton, I ordered 5 cumin lamb skewers for myself which were well cooked with the right amount of fat and juices dripping off them. The staff don't speak much English but the menu has pictures so all is well =)

Chinese Noodle Bar is a quite a generic name for a restaurant but it highly under-sells the…read morehandmade dishes on the menu. This north-western Chinese style restaurant is probably one of the only Halal certified Chinese places around Sydney. SHALLOT PANCAKE $7 The pancake was good taste-wise however the texture did disappoint by being too doughy. BBQ LAMB SKEWER $2.50 each The lamb skewers were packed with flavour and tasted very different from traditional 'chinese' flavours as they were seasoned with cumin and chili pepper. After getting the meat off the hot metal rods, it tasted very similar to a kebab but with more charred bits as more of the meat is exposed to the flame. It was delicious and cheap. BRAISED NOODLE SOUP $12.80 The classic taste and texture of freshly handmade noodles is the star. The noodles were more cylindrical like spaghetti instead of the slightly flattened ones at others similar places. The noodles are cooked to a very enjoyable texture. The broth is light and flavoured with beef, tomato and onion which was quite generic. The chunky pieces of beef were quite generous. It's a homemade style dish that could not be done at home(unless you know how to make your own noodles) if that makes sense. Conclusion Even for a restaurant of this range, it is kind of grubby and will not entice you to go in. The clumsy service might make you leave until you receive your bowl of noodles. Noodles and skewers were very good. The flat noodles also looked tempting but that's for next time. @thesydneynoob

(Note: this review is for maya vegetarian, which has a selection of sweets but is also a full…read morerestaurant). This place has great holiday hours if you're visiting during a vacation. I'd visit any day though. This is a decent-sized, sit-down place in a nice neighborhood, but offers great value; you can easily order a dosa or other main dish plus some delicious appetizers for less then you would have spent for a single dish most of urban Sydney, whose food scene I have not been that impressed with. And frankly, it wasn't as sketch as some comparable restaurants I've visited farther north in this country. And the if you haven't tried the vegetarian delights of south India, this will be a good introduction as they did the basics well. The potato filling in my savory crepe was snappy and delicious, and were their spicy samosas, generous breads, and an impressive sizzling cheese dish. I wish I had tried a thali (sampler platter), but it was hard enough finishing what I got even with a group. If I were back in town again, this would be close to a must-visit.

I adore this place. Even though I am not a vegetarian, I happily come here every chance I get. The…read moreflavors and the breads and sweets (I can't ever seem to get out of here without bringing home a box of sweets for "later," which usually means later that night) are some of the best I've ever tried... And not just in Sydney. My favorite dish is the Punjab platter, but the dosas are also excellent. I haven't had a dish here that I didn't think was exceptional. The prices are good and it can be hard to find a table, but it is so worth it. And please don't confuse this with the other Indian place called "Maya" something that is directly across the street, it is decidedly not the same (not even close, actually). This one is the bomb.

This place is huge. Huge. As in restaurant space. It seemed pretty busy too…read more There is inside seating, outside seating and take away seating. From cushioned seats to wicker. Its colourful inside and out. We ordered for some take away and went for a walk. By the time we came back our food was ready to go. As I was told this was the best Thai around I was expecting to get blown away but maybe living in Newtown has ruined my taste buds to Thai. It was OK. It wasn't the best Thai I'd had. However it definitely wasn't the worst. The tastes hit the right notes but the just wasn't anything that stood out. They do chicken and vegetarian spring rolls. Which was a bit different, just as crunchy and yummy though. They also do coconut rice as well as normal rice. I may have been won over a bit with the coconut rice. Will be back again to try pretty dishes definitely.

I went to this restaurant and it's was beautiful. The timing of the food isn't perfect but it is…read morestill really good. Their food tastes amazing. I love it, would come here again

David's Kitchen is found underneath the 52 Martin Place building. It's joined by a handful of shops…read morethat line the walkway through to Martin Place train station. It looks like you can purchase all sorts of Asian cuisine from David's - noodle soups, Chinese stirfrys, sushi.. It all looked appetising. However, it was a cold winters day today and I felt like something hot and spicy that would warm me up from the inside out. I went for a vegetable laksa and my friend chose the chicken laksa. The service was fast. The wait for food wasn't long. It was reasonably priced - $19 for two laksa. Got back to the office and peeled open the lid of the take away container. It was still nice and hot. There was lots of vegetables which I loved but no tofu. Perhaps you have to ask for tofu too. The laksa flavour was mild and there was hardly any spice which was disappointing. What I love about laksa or other noodle soup dishes is that hit of flavour and spice when the food hits your mouth. With this laksa I just didn't get that hit of flavour. To David Kitchen's credit they did have a sample of hot sauces on the counter. Will have to remember to help myself to the hot sauce next time.

Food court Asian with a selection of ready to go dishes or a large menu of cook to order. I tend to…read morego for their Nasi goreng (big and tasty) or their congee, particularly if I'm feeling in need of something really nourishing. They have a good selection of condiments and are liberal with the fresh coriander, which I love.

What an incredible find! A small busy restaurant that is cheap and very friendly. The atmosphere is…read morebusy, people moving around, the staff rushing to tables or preparing food. I counted 12 staff members. The food is very fresh. It is prepared in a kitchen that you can see. There is only a bench that divides the kitchen from the tables of the restaurant. The openness of the restaurant encourages people to look in and smell the fantastic aromas. The restaurant can get a little warm and flies are attracted to the food. There are no windows to the restaurant, just an open area. The food comes out very quickly but the entrees came out after the mains. The food was very cheap, $10 meals.

This is the place you need to get lunch at if you're in Glebe. Authentic recipes. Clean, friendly…read morestaff, tons of seating, fast and delicious. You can watch the kitchen make your food and they are super tidy. The lunch special is $8 and includes rice. No bookings, no cards.