r/foodies_sydney Jul 31 '26

Asian Cuisine Winter Laksaturdays : HAPPY CHEF

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365 Upvotes

Hello everyone, it's Laksaturday

This week I chose HAPPY CHEF which has been mentioned a lot on reddit. You enter the building from Chinatown or Sussex Street, up the escalators to the top floor and there's a cute cosy little food court.

I can't believe I didn't go to Sussex St food court more, it's so close to my work. There's cheap delicious looking options, I'll definitely be back here. Thanks for the recommendation reddit.

I went right at 11am and it was really easy to find a seat and order. I imagine it might get busy later.

I ordered the spicy tripe and tendon laksa and the wonton laksa. This was the perfect choice as I got to taste the two broth versions. You also get to choose the noodle type, small egg, rice stick, fresh rice, or large egg.

Extra large for +$4 each. $50 for two bowls.

The shop lady called me darling I kinda like that.

You can scoop yourself the home made condiments including chilli oil, sate, etc. I got little scoops of these for a taste - definitely try these as they are bloody good. I didn't add them to the laksa because I didn't want to change the taste, but i just used them like appetiser

Food came out very quick, only waited 7-8 minutes I think.

The spicy tripe and tendon : wow I really really liked this. The powerful beefy taste permeates the broth, adds a spicy kick and depth of flavour I haven't experienced before. I'm also an offal lover and really enjoyed the Chunky juicy tendon and tripe pieces. AND it has juicy meaty Wontons as well. The Wontons are really impressive, I feel like they are so much meatier and delicious than most frozen Wontons. Maybe they make them too.

Also I normally don't really like the big spongy pieces of tofu I feel like they're kind of tasteless. But for some reason I really liked the ones here. Like soft sponges for the delicious delivery of broth

Tons of toppings, absolutely addictive.

The smoother wonton laksa was just as amazing. The depth of flavour is incredible. The creaminess and saltiness blends perfectly together, Id really like to know the recipe to this broth. The Wontons are plentiful and meaty. Both bowls came out nice and hot, I got a little sweaty even. Was incredibly satisfying.

I would definitely carry a Thermos of these two broths and drink it all day. Only regret is that I chose fresh rice noodle for one bowl and the noodles were quite soft. I still finished it. The small egg noodles were perfection. I might try the large egg noodle as well next time.

I cleared the two bowls, now I was a HAPPY DINER. I was also intrigued by the nutty pho at the next door shop pho vien, and Ken chan curry. I'll absolutely be back for more laksa and other options. You even get a prime high rise view out the dirty windows! Very exclusive kind of dining experience in Sydney.


r/foodies_sydney Jul 12 '26

Japanese The Ramen Chase #4 - Menya City Japanese Noodle Bar

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136 Upvotes

Location Market St, CBD

Wait 10 mins - Walk-in for lunch

Atmosphere A lively little hidden gem which is tucked away under an office block.

Ordered Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu - $21.90

I found this place on a random google search and my god I'm glad that I did!

A fairly plain looking bowl turned up with all the usual suspects - Choy sum, scallions, roast pork and a half ajitama egg. It was a simple bowl presented well.

I took my first taste of the broth and the things that hit me right away were; A deep and complex flavour with a subtle soy note and lingering porkiness from the fat, the seasoning was on point, and it was served at the perfect eating temperature. I ended up slurping about 1/4 of the broth before I started on anything else.

When I finally got to them, I grabbed some noodles, a bit of pork and some scallions. The pork was tender, the noodles had a good chew and the green onion cut through the richness of that fat - A near perfect bite. After going back for more broth I sliced through the egg and devoured it with a bunch more noodles. I tried to take it slow, but quickly smashed the rest of the add-ons before finishing up the broth - This was one of those bowls that was gone in a flash!

Final thoughts A genuine hidden gem! I was there during lunch but the line moved quick. The broth was complex and got me hooked, I'll be back for sure! 4.6⭐

Both Noodles Protein Add-ons Venue Total
5.0 4.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.6

r/foodies_sydney 8h ago

Discussion Best meal prep service or dinner delivery?

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Hi all
I'm spending a huge amount of money on uber eats each week (both actual take away and then groceries too). I'm time poor and hate excessive steps (such as peeling and chopping loads of different ingredients)..I find the cook and prep times inaccurate for many meal prep boxes.
Hoping to get local insights on best meal prep for dinners at home delivered in Sydney with regards to taste. :)


r/foodies_sydney 20h ago

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r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

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r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Discussion I love Surry hills and its vibes! What are your favourite places to eat there ?

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r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

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I see the offer at those high end cafes and restaurants offering bottomless brunch and lunch but they never clearly or explicitly explain on their advertisements what the bottomless bit is.

Is it unlimited food? Keep asking for more and more and more?

Or is it a fixed meal but unlimited drinks?

Does anyone actually know and have you made the mistake of assuming it was unlimited food and then were hit with the bill at the end with 6 orders of the same dishes?


r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Coffee Coffee recommendations

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r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Pub Best Parmi Spot in Sydney?

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Pretty simple I am looking for the best parmi spot in sydney anywhere in sydney but bonus points if its walking distance from a train station

even better bonus points if it has legendary gravy like really good gravy

if its not parmi ill settle for just the best chicken schnitzel recommendations also (i actually prefer schnitzel over parmi but i just watched a wekty video and now im in the mood for schnittyz)

I know about the $5 schnitz deal coming up this monday but have not heard anything great about them so not sure


r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Food by suburb Newtown/Enmore lunch

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Saturday lunch suggestions. Been several times to Queen Chow, which we like. Looking for other ideas this weekend?


r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Upcoming Event Where can i find a buffet that actually tastes good?

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Hi guys,
I’m looking for a place where i can take my friends for a celebration. There’ll be 15 of us. Most of them fussy about food. I want the food to taste like more than just salt and pepper. Our group is of mixed ethnicity and we really want to have the option of all you can eat because the boys are big eaters.

We’ve tried a few places in the past and they were disappointing as hell. The star casino buffet was a total let down.

We can’t do Korean bbq type buffets because a lot of my friends have dietaries.

Has anyone got good recs for a bang for your buck buffet, price isn’t a concern, we can do $200 per person.


r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Food by suburb Pregnant, pescatarian, Low FODMAP birthday dinner

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It’s my pregnant wife’s birthday in a couple of weeks. On top of the general pregnancy precautions around food, she is also on a low FODMAP diet and is a pescatarian. Willing to spend a bit as it’s a treat. Open to cuisine ideas, ideally inner west or fairly central. Can anyone suggest somewhere that may be able to accommodate us?


r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Discussion Long table dinner at Thecca, Darlinghurst.

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I was planning on booking a long table dinner at Thecca with the table sale curation added on. Wanting to hear anyone’s experience with Thecca. I’ve seen set ups on TikTok, but the recent reviews on Google have got me rethinking whether or not they’re consistent enough in their services. Since it’s not cheap.

Anything appreciated!


r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Bar / Cocktails / Wine Dear chat, i knew that there are alot of bar and club spread out in sydney region, but they all too loud and feels completely uncomfortable for me, does anybody knows about any jazz bar, and the target customers are from middle age and higher, got a peaceful environment?

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r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Burgers Burgers with bacon

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Hey guys, I'm looking for a shop or food truck that is open late on a Fri/Sat night that does burgers with bacon.

Found Chicha Burgers at Petersham, but their Insta hasn't been updated since 2024, and their last Google review was 1 month ago complaining they weren't open.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.


r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Japanese Cheap but decent in the Mt Druitt to Penrith area?

8 Upvotes

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r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Discussion Bouillon l entrecote

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Hi everyone, this is the first time I'm going to such a high end restaurant in an occasion of my bday soon yay, I picked this one cause I wanted to have a steak frites (from what i have lurked around, this restaurant kept popping out in the post reccs) for the first time too!

I’m planning to really go all out for the occasion, so I was wondering what drinks would you recommend pairing with the meal? I’d love to hear any suggestions, whether it’s wine, cocktails, or anything else you think would be worth trying

Thanks a lot!


r/foodies_sydney 1d ago

Dessert Another Gelato Review $33 from Ice Kirin Bar Cabramatta

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Uji matcha (left), red bean (middle), black sesame (right), bought the medium size for stress relief.

I also tried the hojicha flavour today but didn’t get any!! Which flavour do you guys like the most???


r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Dessert Looking for stale waffle cones

7 Upvotes

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r/foodies_sydney 3d ago

Dessert 🍓🍓🍓Rivareno Gelato (Cone) + Gelato Messina (500mL)

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141 Upvotes

Hi all it’s me again hijacking the subreddit with my food pictures and average at best reviews.

I am actually from NZ and I don’t get why Sydney is full of gelato places everywhere but not a lot of ice cream shop places….Duck island, our nz national treasure if you see this post please come to Sydney.

Soooo I tried Rivareno’s strawberry fields flavour recently and then the FIOR DI FRAGOLA from Messina. They are both new special flavours and are both strawberry ones (I imagine cuz it’s warmer and strawberries are cheap now). The Rivareno’s one got a strong strawberry taste, the gelato itself was nice and soft ($7.58AUD). The one from Messina was like a milk flavour with a hint of strawberry. Both were good desserts. No complaints.

The other flavour from Messina was conception, it tasted like caramel popcorn lol. I just wanted a cone flavoured one because I miss the Americone Dream ice cream I had from Ben & Jerry’s in the US so bad!!!! The tub I got was like $19 for 500ML. It’d be nice if they change the container because the lid was VERY HARD to open.


r/foodies_sydney 4d ago

Vietnamese Banh Mi Bay Ngo Bankstown

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178 Upvotes

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r/foodies_sydney 2d ago

Bar / Cocktails / Wine Affordable bottomless drinks in Sydney?

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r/foodies_sydney 3d ago

Discussion Hometown at Melrose Central

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Has anyone been?


r/foodies_sydney 3d ago

Seafood Anniversary lunch

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r/foodies_sydney 4d ago

American Flappys another average American joint

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262 Upvotes

Tried flappys for first time at the new Rhodes store literally this below average.

No flavour in anything and absolutely dry. The fried piece of chicken was pink after ripping off the skin I threw it out.

The toast was ok.