Food and Restaurants

Bécasse is an excellent choice if you are in the mood for fine French dining. Chef Justin North prepares excellent seafood dishes, so it is recommended you try one of them. However, if you want to amplify your taste buds, you can try its degustation menu that includes both seafood and beef. Reservations are recommended.

This cozy little restaurant holds a powerhouse Chef that is sure to give your taste buds an Asian punch. Chef Kylie Kwong, who has also written several cookbooks, is known for her creative dishes which hold her original Asian fusion stamp. The only thing that may not reflect Kwong completely is the name of the restaurant. Billy stems from her former partnership with celebrity chef Billy Granger. If you want to dine at Billy Kwong, be prepared for a whiles wait. This restaurant does not accept reservations.

This restaurant not only offers delicious dishes, but also magnificent views of the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge.Yet, not only is the view pleasant, but the aesthetic appeal of the food spurs the taste buds.?Also, its lunch specials (around A$65) are a good value compared to the pricier items.

As the name implies, this is famed chef Tetsuya Wakuda's restaurant. Known as one of the world's top chefs, Wakuda has become famous for fusing Japanese and Australian cuisine. His food is in such high-demand that seats at Tetsuya's are usually booked three months in advance. However, if you manage to get a table, be aware that Tetsuya's offers a degustation menu (a sample of several dishes) for A$185.

With a capacity for 400 guests, this popular Chinese restaurant is always bustling with people day or night. The biggest draw is East Ocean's yum cha, a dish where diners drink tea and then taste-test various foods.

This Malaysian delight is a great place to eat quality food without spending a fortune. Also, its attractive design and decoration (a large, colorful Buddha is its frontal piece) make it an even better bargain for your buck. Customers who often target this restaurant call it one of their favorite Asian restaurants.

This long-standing pizzeria is a favorite of families and students. Arthur's Pizza serves traditional Italian dishes prepared from scratch. Also, a welcoming environment and friendly staff add to its homemade style. However, if you want to wine and dine, you must bring your own alcohol.

Bodhi Restaurant is very vegan-friendly, so vegetarians and health conscious eaters will be delighted with both taste and price. The yum cha is a must eat.

Bill and Toni's very inexpensive prices (around A$15) add high appeal to the restaurant, since the design nor the food could be described as above average. Though the food is palatable, it would be more enjoyable to go in a group. The atmosphere and setting seem to lend itself to a large crowd. No alcohol is served here, so make sure you bring your own.

This moving van offers some of the best Australian pies in town. It is nothing fancy (hoodlums and sailors were its staple customers until the middle of the twentieth century), but that is of no concern when the food is so delicious and served quickly. Opened until 4 a.m., many tipsy customers head over to this stand to satisfy their early morning food cravings.

This seafood restaurant is situated on a perfect spot a few steps from Coogee beach. Also, its wide range of seafood dishes brings back many returning customers and also makes lunch time at the beach much more enjoyable. A favorite dish among its customers is fish and chips.

Agni Indian Restaurant serves authentic Indian meals both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. According to the restaurant staff, they purchase their chicken and goat meat from Al Madina Halal Meat shop. The chef Laxmi Devi and her daughter Anchal Rastogi try to make sure that guests experience the best Indian culinary experience East of Delhi.

Cuisine: Indian Location: 147 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point Phone: +61 2 8904 1255 Website: www.eatability.com.au/au/aydney/blu_ginger.htm

Cuisine: Lebanese Location: 294-296 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills Phone: +61 2 9698 4895 Website: www.eatability.com.au/au/sydney/fatimas_lebanese_restaurant.htm

Cuisine: African Location: 1/501 King Street, Newton Phone: +61 2 9516 3130 Website: www.africanfeeling.com.au

Type: Middle Eastern Location: Haldon Street, Phone: (02) 9758 3459

Type: Malaysian Location: 431-439 Pitt Street Phone: 9288 0188

Type: Turkish Location: Harbourside SC Foodcourt Phone: No phone available

Type: Lebanese Location: George Street, south of Town Hall Phone: No phone available

Type: Fusion Location: Building 40-50, 462 Campbell Street Phone: (02) 9212 0809

Type: Pakistani Location: 8 Bringelly Road Kingswood Phone: (02) 47361111

Type: Chinese/Malaysian Location: Pitt & Alfred Street, Circular Quay Phone: (02) 9241 3338

Type: Malaysian Location: 161 Middlehead Road Phone: (02) 9969 3427