In Short: Great value, relaxed environment, authentic Japanese tastes. Walking through Sydney’s Chinatown on an exceptionally chilly winter’s evening, our thoughts soon turn to finding a cosy nook with warming comfort food. After many trips to the ramen streets of Tokyo, it’s clear that only one dish will do. Menya Noodle Bar is one of Sydney’s…
Edition Coffee Roasters Darlinghurst
Edition Coffee Roasters does not give much away in its name, so it tempts you to travel to Darlinghurst to see what all the fuss is about. Even as we walked up, there are no glossy signs or placards with the name of the cafe, but when we do finally step in, its impressive. You…
Cafe Oratnek Redfern
Seaweed, miso, dashi, wasabi and matcha – the flavours most associated with Japanese cuisine – is penetrating the Sydney café scene. Yes, we are seeing the eastern influences in our breakfasts and a small wave of cafes like Café Oratnek are opening across Sydney revolutionising the humble eggs or introducing elements of Asian cuisine to your…