TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Sydney - page 179

Spice Temple

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10 Blight St Tel [phone] Map 4 F1
Open the video-screen door and enter a modern Chinese marvel that draws inspiration from provinces throughout
China. Chillies feature in every form - fresh, dried, salted, pickled, brined and fermented. The innovative cuisine is
served in a dark, moody basement space decorated with Chinese lanterns and red table lamps.
Forty One

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Level 42, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square Tel [phone] Map 1 B4
This old Sydney favourite offers impressive views of the city and the harbour. Chef Dietmar Sawyere's blend of
European and Asian flavours is a winning combination. Choose from a two-, three- or four-course menu at lunch or
a six-course dégustation dinner. A vegetarian menu is also available.
Tetsuya's

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529 Kent St Tel [phone] Map 4 E3
Internationally revered and widely considered Australia's best restaurant, Tetsuya's serene space puts the emphasis
on the food and wine. The dégustation menus fuse Japanese flavours with French technique. Wines can be matched
to each course and vegetarian dégustations are available on request. Ask to meet the chef for a tour.

DARLING HARBOUR

BBQ King

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18-20 Goulburn St Tel [phone] Map 4 E4
A large eatery with abrupt service and non-existent decor. Despite this it has long held cult status. To understand
why, try dining late at the end of a big night and you will discover just how welcome this hearty food can be. Almost
everyone orders the same thing, barbequed duck and Chinese beer. Open until 2am on weekends.
Pasteur

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709 George St, Haymarket Tel [phone] Map 4 E4
Finish your $9 bowl of beef and rice noodle soup and you may not need dinner. Pho is a Vietnamese speciality, which
may come with chicken or beef. These float in fragrant broth, served with a pile of mint and basil leaves, chilli and
fish sauce. Fresh spring rolls are another delicious snack, filled with pork and prawns, which you can order here.
Zibar

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Cnr Druitt & Sussex sts, Darling Harbour Tel [phone] Map 4 E2
A small restaurant/café conveniently located between the city centre and Darling Harbour. The food is consistently
good and the coffee is arguably the best in the area. It is a busy and friendly place often filled with hotel guests from
next door and “journos” from the Sydney Morning Herald down the street.
Zilver

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Level 1, 477 Pitt St Tel [phone] Map 4 E4
Classic Chinese cuisine is complemented by modern presentation, ambiance and service, with interesting and delicious
food choices and complementary fruit. Yum cha draws the crowds at lunchtime, while the à la carte menu ensures a
more relaxed dinner. The legendary custard tarts are a must-have at any time.
Chinta Ria: The Temple of Love

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The Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, 201 Sussex St, Darling Harbour Tel [phone] Map 4 D2
Feelings of happiness are brought into this lively restaurant by the giant Buddha that takes centre stage. Its
reasonable prices and fun atmosphere make it popular with a young crowd. The fresh and spicy Malaysian
food is great for sharing and may be an aphrodisiac. Bookings are not taken for dinner, so expect long queues.
Golden Century

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393-399 Sussex St Tel [phone] Map 4 E4
The menu is huge, the staff are friendly and the selection of live seafood, including crab, abalone, lobster, parrot
fish, barramundi and coral trout, is enormous. But what is truly amazing about this restaurant is that its kitchen
stays open until 4am. It is not unusual to find the place full of other chefs relaxing after work.
Marigold

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Levels 4 & 5, 683-689 George St Tel [phone] Map 4 D4
A truly enormous restaurant, Marigold takes up two floors atop a shopping arcade. Long considered Sydney's best
yum cha , a meal of dumplings served with tea at lunchtime. At dinner, groups of six or more can choose from
banquet menus, which offer excellent value dishes such as king prawns with vegetables and crispy-skinned chicken.
Oscars Restaurant and Lounge

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84 Union St, Pyrmont Tel [phone] Map 3 B2
Just a short walk from Darling Harbour is this light and airy restaurant with an earthy decor and a modern look.
Good hearty “pub” food with a contemporary twist is served, complemented by a great selection of wines and
draught and bottled beers.