I went twice lately:

First time was a great lunch. Everyone in my large group was full of praise for their respective food - barramundi, normal fish 'n' chips or burgers. You can even take a wide variety of drinks from downstairs up.

Second time was at night after work. There was a limited dinner menu. However, the four items they did which included steak & chicken schnitzel were very good from my experience and the looks of the other dishes in my group. (They also had a variety of snacks/chips dishes that aren't sufficiently substantial). Live music was good.

Tucked away upstairs in Sydney’s CBD at Club York is the new and improved Zabou Bar and Grill. Inspired by New York City, Zabou’s new menu features an eclectic mix of cuisines and influences (as well as some very clever puns), just like the melting pot that is the Big Apple.

We tried a variety of hotdogs, burgers and milkshakes, all of which were presented beautifully and tasted just as good. The Red October hotdog contained an insanely juicy kransky with sauerkraut and sun-dried tomato pesto -- it’s a handful of a dog but every bite packed a wonderful punch. The DIrty Bird burger is a must-try for anyone who fancies themselves as a burger connoisseur. It is a monster of a burg; a huge piece of crunchy tender fried chicken is sandwiched between a soft and sweet milk bun, accompanied by cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles and a beautiful chipotle mayo.

The milkshakes are also a very decadent sweet treat. We sampled the Peanut Butter Maple and Salted Caramel Pretzel shakes -- just reading those words on the menu felt naughty. They were amazing shakes; super tasty, with many dimensions of flavours. If you’re after something from the bar, Zabou’s cocktail menu is also quite fabulous. Our favourite was the Frosty Fruit, which tastes just like your favourite childhood ice block, except it will get you tipsy -- and now that you’re a grown up you can have as many as you like!

Zabou has gone through a highly successful reinvention. The menu reflects current trends whilst also having its distinct twist, and there are many menu items which I think have the potential to become new classics in the Sydney foodie scene, particularly in the burger community. Zabou is the perfect place for lunch with the coworkers or 5 o’clock drinks and nibbles with mates. It’s a relaxed and casual place in the heart of the city so there is really no excuse not to visit!