TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Lumi Bar & Dining

91/100 (1688 ratings)

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Meringue

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Roe

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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Fine Dining

"Fantastic service from when we first walked in. Really cosy but also luxe waterfront restaurant on the wharf. Degustation only menu but..."

Debsylou

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Sophia

"Been here twice and they never failed to impressed me, the food always been amazing and excellent service just incredible! This is a place that i..."

Sheirien Eka Putri

"Such a special dining experience! Beautiful views and ambience. The food was amazing. I loved everything except the tomato dish (the photo with..."

Phfat

"Best meal I’ve had in Sydney to date, dishes were really interesting and innovative, with each course presenting me with bite-sized pieces of..."

Derek

"Fantastic experience dining here! Every single meal was so unique and well presented. All the flavours in each dish were incredible and matched..."

Renee

"Not recommended for anyone who doesn’t drink. The food are good with wine, and so many food for the price you pay. First time ever, could not..."

WEI GE

"I have no words. LuMi was an incredible experience - from the atmosphere to the customer service to the food... Everything was spot on. Their..."

Thebrokefoodie_

"Best dining experience. Love every single dish, especially that pie, top notch, delicious buttery flaky pastry with tasty saucy fillings and that..."

Jasmine

"Had a special Birthday celebration dinner with my Wife while visiting Sydney. Enjoyed the Chef's Menu with all courses beautifully presented and..."

Nikki Shah

"Second time at LuMi, and definitely better than the first visit in 2016. However, the price did literally double. Had the full dinner course -..."

PlasmaB

"Every dish was beautiful!!! It was also as delicious. You really get your monies worth as you get what feels like an infinite set menu. Just as you..."

Lien Nguyen

"Every single dish was very creative! Good food, average service and awesome cocktail lists. I’m so in love with the cocktail I’ve tried, Coco..."

Zzy6535799

"Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Dining comes to life under the guidance of Federico Zanellato. A casual..."

Robin

"Extremely attentive service & an imaginative Japanese fusion menu. The chef’s menu takes you on a real journey, continuously providing spectacular..."

Madeleine

"I have been to LuMi Bar & Dining four times now and I have always enjoyed the Italian and Japanese vibes of the dishes. Always creative and exciting...."

Marianna Tuccia

"Innovative cuisine of the highest order with great attention to detail. Subtle and unusual combinations of textures and flavours using high quality..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"This seasonal degustation was definitely one of the best I’ve ever had! I’m 120% recommending to go for the food! The service was just very..."

Claire

"We went here for my birthday and ordered the 12 course dinner set.. we were introduced to so many dishes that were amazing 😉 especially the..."

Lyonee Dang

"This was a very good dining experience, the service was exceptional, great view and all courses were good. Entree and dessert were probably my..."

Mary Tran

"This is actually a really great fine dining restaurant. They do two degustation courses options and we went with the Chef’s Menu ($185pp). Every..."

IEats

"LuMi is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Sydney. It is glitzy but not uptight, creative but finessed. The matching wines were interesting and..."

Sarah.phoebe.sharp

"Came here with a group of friends for my birthday. Situated on Wharf 10 overlooking Pyrmont Bay, it’s a wonderful location and offers diners a..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"LuMi Bar & Dining is definitely an experience to enjoy for a special occasion. The atmosphere is romantic and beautiful with dangling lights and..."

Janicexrose

"I came here a few months back so menu may have changed, service could also be improved abit. The appetisers stood out the most to me, they were..."

Lisa Lachowski

"A great restaurant. I had the degustation with matching wines. LuMi delivers its Italian Japanese fusion really well as the essence of either is..."

Debbie

"We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary recently at Lumiover dinner. We did the 10 course degustation and my husband had the..."

Miss Sydney

"Finally got to try this place, and what better time then truffle season! ofc we had to go with everything extra truffle. The menu was an amazing..."

Fe3eats

"chef, Federico Zanellato (ex Noma, Attica and Ormeggio at The Spit). Federico’s fascination with fusing. Italian and Japanese cuisine is the core..."

Ramen Raff

"So far Lumi is the best degustation food I’ve ever had in my life. I usually don’t like to eat raw meat but this time I tried it and it was..."

Birgitta Roseline

"The food is genuinely unreal! The combos work extremely well together, the atmosphere is awesome and overall one the of best dinners I’ve had...."

Jason Edward Hill

"Polite and friendly staff with some great knowledge of wine. Very accomodating on allergies and perfect timing when bringing out food for the..."

Emma Carey

"Wow!! Is all I can say! This place was honestly so great! It is located by the wharf, perfect to celebrate any occasion! The price wasn’t too bad..."

Anna Tran

"What a surreal experience! Had been on the want-to-try list for more than a year - and certainly delivered. Agnolotti was the standout, three perfect..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"What a pleasure it was to return to Lumi Bar and Dining. I’d engineered my return visit by suggesting it to a friend for their fiftieth birthday..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"เป็นอาหารประเภท casual fine dining ภายในร้านบรรยากาศดี..."

Pimchanok Kaewprasit

"Had been thinking to go here and I finally got a change! *I went here couple of months ago so the menu might be different*. I finally got to type..."

Aileen

"This is my favourite restaurant in Sydney, I have visited this place twice for my Birthday celebrations. As I don’t eat raw meat/fish, the chef..."

High Tea Queen

"It’s not often I dine ‘fine’, as it tends to reside on the ‘showy’ side of the culinary world, that rarely incites interest from me...."

Look Mum No Hands

"Such beautiful degustation!!! Went here with jasmine as our birthday dinner. Everything is delicious, so much flavours and textures! My favourite has..."

Hayley

"The best restaurant I have been to so far. Degustation menu consisting of 9 dishes, 7 perfect 2 almost perfect. We even got some extra desserts which..."

Pawel Malczewski

"Great fusion food! Everything i tasted was a dance of flavours for the palate. The matching wines are perfect combination for the real food and wine..."

Abe Lam

"Hard to beat for value with a 7 course degustation at $120. The food were a little unusual, dramatic & striking in its presentation, particularly the..."

Manz

"The food here is at LEAST as good as the views!Mango, fennel pollen, lemongrass(...the fennel pollen added a fragrant, aniseed..."

Vonanderemplaneten

"One of the best tasting menu/degus meal I've had! 9 courses for $115 with an Italian influence. The food was very tasty especially the agnolotti and..."

The Engineer Eats

"Lumi Dining has a stellar reputation in the Sydney dining scene and Matt has been wanting to go here for some time. I took him out to Lumi Dining for..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great service and great food. Had the Chefs Menu. Will definitely come back here again. Scenery is great right next to the wharf. Let the photos do..."

Jun

"Lumi represents a beautiful marriage between Japanese and Italian, with each dish artfully considered and your dietary requirements carefully..."

Ilovefooood

"Birthdays are really just an excuse to go out and eat. Every year I treat myself to some fine dining, because what is life if you don't enjoy the..."

Elisa Li

"The fusion between Japanese and Italian cuisines is masterfully married at Lumi. The 8 course degustation was a journey well travelled for the..."

George Jreije

"Visited Lumi recently to celebrate a special occasion - the staff seated us along the edge of the restaurant facing the water which was beautiful, we..."

Kylie

"My favourite restaurant in Sydney. You cannot get better than Lumi. The whole experience is out of this world, it is so completely different to..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Japanese and Italian restaurants seem to be on every street corner you..."

Love At First Bite

"Amazing. Great service, fabulous wine (on recommendation from a knowledgeable sommelier) and dish after dish of creative and delicious..."

Alex

"No other fine-dining restaurant in Sydney could compare. Had dinner on Sunday 01/05, we took the 8 course degustation menu with matching wine, at..."

Kristina

"Was here for lunch yesterday. Had the oyster plus the degustation.Service is good as we are the first few customers before the crowds came..."

Kravengerfoodie

"Fantastic degustation menu, gorgeous setting and attentive staff. The pasta was a highlight, definitely something to go back for! Despite the set..."

Steph Palmer

"Amazing food with a lovely atmosphere. The restaurant was beautifully situated on the wharf in Prymont, so you get a good view while dining under the..."

Emandy

"I had very high expectations of LuMi seeing the reviews on zomato and I must say it may have even exceeded my expectations. The location of the..."

Johnny Pan

"My SO took me here for a surprise dinner on a Saturday evening (6pm session - they have a 2 hour 'limit' on your seating). First of all, the location..."

Nem

"This has been one of our favourite fine dining spots in Sydney. The restaurant is beautifully situated on a wharf in Pyrmont. The décor is fresh and..."

TheFatCouple

"Absolutely loved the food. One of the few restaurants that do justice to vegetarians with a thought through full veg degustation menu. The italian..."

Chhavi Bhandari

"I’ve had my eye on LuMi since I started reading reviews about it (it opened in 2014). In particular, a filled pasta dish with liquid gruyere or..."

Andy Quan

"Sunny day at Lumi is a luxury thing , a great location near the wharf give you a illuiosn the you are on holiday.The five course ($75) is..."

Nat

"LuMi is by far the best fine dining restaurant I have ever been to! I couldn't fault any of their dishes. The waygu dish isn't like any of the waygu..."

Jess Pham

"The service was on point and all of the food was delicious. Even though the portions are small, by the end of the degustation menu after going..."

The Next Rush

"Tried 8 course degustation menu for a special dinner at LuMi bar and dining. As expected it was delicious and was very creative. I quite didn't like..."

Fabfoodie K

"Lovely ambience here. Slow paced fine dining. Great view also. Think it would be better to go at night time with the nice lighting setup they have. ..."

Digestinator

"LuMi dining has been on our hit list for a while now. Occupying a spot where all the boats moor near Star City, it has a pleasant outlook. We were..."

Thewhereto

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a restaurant will have you see food in a whole new light. That light is shone upon you from Wharf 10 just a stone’s throw away..."

IFat

"Came here for a special occasion, and was not let down by the promise of Japanese and Italian fusion! Some of the great items included the ravioli..."

Sahar

"The four parcels of mushroom agnolotti give little away but with one bite of these, our mouths are flooded with an intense rush of porcini mushroom...."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Love their dessert and little snacks!Great wine list!Just a little advice- some front house staff can be more quality to match your beautiful..."

Carol C

"Food was fantastic, highly recommend the matching wines with the degustation. Service was friendly and they took time to describe each individual..."

Sydney_food_journal

"Best restaurant ! The ambience and vibe of the place is great and the food is so good. The desert was the best part. It's great for dates and..."

Docfood

"This is a restaurant that lives up to its reputation. The degustation menu was superb. The starters and entrees, along with the mains and desserts..."

Randomness_of_existence

"WOW! Does this restaurant live up to its expectations! We came here for my partners birthday and it was such a great night that I simply cannot fault..."

Why__dee

"Amazing food and wine for a very reasonable price. Hatted restaurant degustation for $115 - can't complain about that. Matching wines also..."

Lips

"Lumi makes it feel like Italian and Japanese cuisine just naturally belong on a plate together. The porcini taglioni were little explosions of..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"Dined here last night. Ambience and service was fantastic and can't be faulted. I loved the open space and kitchen but if you're looking for a quiet..."

Fatcat-Skinnycat

"Great atmosphere, smart casual, great service that couldn't be faulted. We didn't feel rushed at all as food come out in a timely manner.Only..."

Kelly

"LuMi is Italian for 'a mass of small lights'. The small restaurant enclosed in glass and bathed in natural light is a little pocket of surprises...."

Eatventures

"A simple conclusion to be drawn here: this is Japanese-Italian fusion done right. One of my top three restaurants of Sydney – let that be on the..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Did the 8 course degustation - each course was amazing in its own right, but all together they nicely complemented each other as well. We even got a..."

Danielle S.

"I love the concept of a Japanese-Italian fusion fine dining. One of my favorite is their parmesan chawanmushi. I can taste the strong parmesan, but..."

Melissa Gabriele

"The view, restaurant interior and staff are lovely. All courses except the dessert were served fast.The food was a little hit and miss and not..."

Rebecca Tay

"Ordered the 5 course menu and cannot fault anything at all, well, except my pasta was a bit salty. But overall, loved it, especially the..."

Kiki Li

"Chef Federico Zanellato has an all star resume, with stints at The Ritz London, Noma and Attica. But it’s his time in Japan, specifically at the..."

Chris Chow

"Alex: It’s not very often that you can walk into a restaurant and automatically be blown away by the sheer detail of a place. I can name on one..."

Forfoodssake

"Lumi Bar & Dining is one of the best restaurants that I’ve eaten at over the past year. I highly rated it in my last post and since that time..."

Charn Tangson

"Based out of Tamworth is Jack ‘s Creek beef producers. In 2015, they won the awards for having the worlds best steak winning the challenge in..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Situated on the most pristine waterfront of Pyrmont and Darling Harbour, lies LuMi Bar and Dining - a fine dining restaurant that traverses European..."

Glass Half Fit

"The cuisine at Lumi is a well-thought out fusion of Japanese and Italian. There is the choice of 3 courses, 5 courses and 8 courses. We went with the..."

MsBrulee

"LuMi gets my 5. It was a spectacular meal that I didn't want to ever end. Seeing the 4.9 rating on Zomato, we tried to get a dinner booking the same..."

Bopnbeep

"Lumi restaurant is just magical. The restaurant is located in a more tranquil and quiet area of Pyrmont and with open glass doors and windows all..."

FoodComa

"What an amazing lunch with a beautiful view on the most perfect autumn day. The five course (which became 7 with oysters & the fish) degustation was..."

Clare

"Nice food, nice cocktails, great place to have a nice lunch and dinner! Would recommend for couples rather than family. Can wait to try other..."

Kaz

"LuMi is making a name for itself as a modern fine dining establishment with a modern uptake on Italian-Asian. This gorgeous waterside restaurant..."

Andrea

"Fabulous location with beautiful views. Such a fantastic spot. The service was great and the food was excellent. We did the five course and it was..."

Princess_Porky

"This restaurant is a surprise for me in Sydney. Centrally located with a nice harbour view. Most of the dishes is a great twist in Japanese way...."

Kathiee Yip

"Tucked away by the habour a glass house looking over the water with boats drifting in the view a masterpiece of east meets west traditional italian..."

Henry Phung

"Oh my goodness. Before I went, I had no idea that the food at LuMi was going to be so sensational. This day I was catching up with a fellow-blogger..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"LuMi is something special. Simplicity at its best. Each ingredient used is there for a reason and cooked to perfection. Dishes are surprising with..."

Sloweats

"This was my favourite new restaurant in the last year. From the moment you speak to someone on the phone to the chef himself & every single staff you..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"My boyfriend and I dined here last night, and we both loved everything about it. The staff were very friendly and attentive from the moment we walked..."

Marley

"LuMi Bar and Dining takes Italian food to the next level through thoughtful and masterful Japanese influences. At only $105 for an 8 course..."

The Pursuit Of Food Perfection

"Absolutely incredible dining experience! The food was mind blowing to say the least. The courses kept coming on the 8 course degustation with all..."

Louise

"Had dinner here last night. Was amazed by the place which is not so big but very comfy atsmosphere. We booked for 8 degustation. The food was simply..."

Sylvia Violetta Carsillow

"Beautiful restaurant located on the harbour in Pyrmont. The atmosphere is relaxed and open and the waiters are very attentive. Its not a super posh..."

Sweetandyummie

"Huge call but best degustation I've ever had. Every dish was innovative and had a 'wow' factor which I have simply not come across at other Sydney..."

G Bangalang

"The best dining experience we've ever had.. My fiance and I had the 8-course meal with matching wines and it was absolutely divine. The restaurant..."

Hayley Pak

"Words can't describe how amazing the food was here. Service was outstanding, not too intrusive but there was always a waiter around if needed. My..."

Joel

"Deserves nothing less than 5/5 for the valentines set menu. Loved every single thing they served, nothing was short of amazing. Tuna sashimi, the..."

Berry ?

"Delicious. I had the valentines menu and everything was absolutely divine! My favorites would have to be the Agnolotto with tomato and caper dashi;..."

Constance Naomi

"Refined excellence. Some of the dishes are instant classics (agnolotti, beetroot, and fennel pollen in particular were transcendant) and the setting..."

Forking Around Sydney

"•Snacks chawanmushi: rice crackers w/ white vinegar - nice flavoured not too salty and melts in your mouth; Baby corn w/ mystery powder... yummy;..."

Getinmybelly

"Great food and service !!!!!Especially loved the lamb dish and the desserts..."

Luke Tran

"Nice long lunch with the 8 course menu. Food was delicious and presented beautifully. Some interesting combinations. Service was excellent. Sommelier..."

Kerri

"Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in Sydney. I went with friends & family, so we had a variety of requirements and we're not all at..."

Clive Morley

"Really loved the desserts. Girlfriend loved everything. We had mocktails instead of the matching wines and we're pretty happy afterwards. Would..."

James Tran

"The menu was Italian and Japanese fusion, the presentation was jaw dropping, the taste was explosive in your mouth, the view through 180 degree glass..."

The RnB Diary

"Located by the pier, Lumi's has an excellent view and a wonderful atmosphere in which to dine in. They only served the 8 course menu when I went, and..."

Jevon

"Flawless dinner and experience on the water at the old ripples.Modern Italian and totally original. One of the great openings from the last..."

Adam Smogurzewski

"This is my favourite restaurant of all time - the dishes are always changing depending on what is fresh and available. The dishes are influenced by..."

Monica

"Have been meaning to come here for ages and finally had the opportunity to. Glad we did. Every dish was tasty Quality ingredients and executed..."

Thefoodantiblog

"This year's smh 2 hats restaurant. It is Italian/Japanses fusion. Dishes are creative and beautifully presented. This place serves nice mocktails and..."

Tastingthecloud

"I haven't been back to Lumi for almost a year & C over a year and we were quite excited to try their new menu. Last year we were hit by bold dishes..."

William N

"We had an absolutely wonderful meal at LuMi a few weeks ago. My family and I had the 8 course degustation and were totally blown away by every single..."

From Across The Kitchen Table

"This place is a hidden gem. We had the 8 course set menu degustation and every meal was more impressive than the next. The food was rich in flavour..."

MKC Inc.

"Went to LuMi for the third time and once again some fabulous food. The beetroot, the sublime ravioli and that delicious miso lamb. Every time the..."

The Napoli Alert

"Amazing food. Had the 8 course degustation and all the dishes were simply brilliant. The locations is grand and the staff are really attentive...."

Alex

"Absolutely love this place. Every dish was executed amazingly. Great flavours! I actually can not fault any dishes! Delicious, would defs come back..."

Angela Eats

"Just beautiful. The food was sensational, with a real diversity of flavours and options. I really loved every dish there came out. I would go back..."

Facebook User

"This is the place to go for a special occasion. They have some very interesting dishes, and I especially love the way they do Italian fusion. The..."

Eliza

"Japanese and Italian are two of my favorite types of food , the idea of a fusion of the two sounded interesting but I was not sure how they would go..."

Up For A Feed

"If the Indians can eat masala and spicy curries with yoghurt, why can’t Italians eat this lamb rib with remnants of soybean?Marinated for..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"I've only heard amazing things about LuMi Bar & Dining, so it was a no brainer to come here for a leisurely weekend lunch to try out their reasonably..."

Missklicious

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a jewel of a modern Italian eatery situated at the Pyrmont pier, with 270 degrees of views looking out onto the pier and Sydney..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

""You are only confined by the walls you create" is the little quote frosted on the glass around the restaurant and how fitting it was. The glass..."

VVN

"8 course degustation menu in a modern setting. At first i was hesitant as it was Italian Japanese fusion which sounds like a strange combination, but..."

Foodie Loving Food, Food Loving Foodie

"Went to Lumi Bar and Dining on a Friday night and had the 8 course degustation. The service was great and the staff detailed wine recommendations to..."

Julie Mockett

"i love Lumi's Japanese and Italian fusion twist. they know how to mix the flavours and textures to compliment each other. I loved the horseradish ..."

I Wong More !

"LuMi Bar & Dining is ever so popular for its relatively affordable degustation so of course it had to be ticked off my list. LuMi is located in..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Alissa and I have had been fortunate enough to have had some incredible meals over the last year - degustations at Print Hall, Cape Lodge and Wills..."

Donovan De Souza

"Fusion .... a word that usually scare off narrow minded people, however this place will turn heads and prove them wrong.Lumi is a fusion between..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Amazing dining experience! The spelt ravioli was an absolute highlight. I probably wouldn't recommend the matching wines as the serves are very..."

Laura B

"Lumi Bar and Dining is a new restaurant managed by Sydney Restaurant Group, the same group also owns the more well known Ripples and Aqua waterfront..."

Charn Tangson

"LuMi was absolutely amazing. The interior is quite dainty and refined without being pretentious. The 8 course degustation was beautifully paired with..."

Lynn Le

"Every bite of the sand crab was better than the last. From the sweet fleshy crab to the creamy Jerusalem artichoke sauce covered in the oyster..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"So impressed with this gorgeous restaurant. Ambience is spot on with a rustic yet refined decor which focused on organic shapes and textures. I asked..."

Brooke Fraser

"Lumi would have to be one the best-value and surprising degustation offers to have emerged in the last year. Former Ormeggio head chef Federico..."

Maestro

"29/5/2015 0 Comments The Black sesame Brisee had a lovely crumbly texture and together with the mascarpone and caviar made for quite a decadent..."

Wendy Fung

"Overall, the dishes were lovely, quite a novelty to have a mixed Italian/Japanese influence. And to be honest, I don’t think there are many around...."

The Peckish Connoisseur

"LuMi is an exceptional restaurant, worth every dollar of your hard-earned money. Zanellato has proven himself worthy of being a head chef many times..."

I'm Still Hungry

"LuMi has been on my list since the first time I saw their food pics on Instagram back in Oct 2014. So far all I have read about the food has been..."

A Foodie's Joy

"LuMi is furnished to a minimalist theme with pops of green and purple – it’s pretty much what I’d like my dream house to look like...."

Sarahversuscarbs

"I've always been curious how Italian and Japanese would come to be and who would have known that it would be possible with the help..."

K H I S M O S A

"$89 for a 8 course degustation. Underpriced. Underpriced severely. Lumi Dining is a casual, modern waterfront restaurant that breathes new life onto..."

2 Hungry Guys

"With a name like Federico Zanellato you couldn’t be anything other than Italian. But don’t go to LuMi, Pyrmont’s new waterside diner, expecting..."

The Napoli Alert

"While LuMi’s flavours aren’t new, they were used in ways that were foreign to me, reiterating this notion of “Italian Japanese”. The dishes..."

Thefoodantiblog

"Gone are the days of Ripples at Sydney wharf replaced with an exciting new restaurant headed by ex-Head-Chef of Ormeggio, Federico Zanellato. In the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Can't believe been here twice in a month. Menu is def killing total worth the money. squid ink pasta too salty can't taste the delicate ink at all...."

Piramides

"Exciting Culinary Adventure. Dragged my husband and a friend to the Star City location (get explicit details of the location - it's a maze around..."

GoldieSydney

"A gem of a place. Exceeded my expectations - beautifully delivered degustation menu, the four of us enjoyed every dish, service and the..."

Greenplastiq

"Fantastic degustation mix of Japanese and Italian fusion Fine dining.. We ordered 8 course degustation with matching wines and some cocktails. Each..."

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Cheap Eats

"A nice Malay Chinese restaurant that’s known for their beautiful Laksa. I also like their other dishes such as Nasi Lemak and Char kway teow...."

Hungry Teddy

"My go-to choice is the classic Chicken and Prawn Laksa ($12.7). The broth had a promisingly creamy appearance, its surface dappled with a slick of..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Im so sorry for not really appealing photo since I am taking away. Trust me, I am from Asian and it has really great beef fried rice and Laksa there...."

Glauzex1

"The har mee is amazing! Rich and tasty in flavour, and always quickly served. The hainan chicken rice is good too.Try to avoid the peak hours,..."

Harry X

"I have been coming to this place from long time and this is the best laksa place you can find in the Sydney...."

Janaka Lokubalasuriyage Don

"We had the skinless chicken laksa and sing chao mai, the dishes came out super fast!The laksa had a really nice deep flavoured broth..."

Pie

"The place that all Sydney laksa fiends know well. They’ve been serving great laksa here since I can remember. You line up, place your order, pay in..."

Victor Greenwich

"Finally some great laksa. The laksa had a very rich flavour in the broth (could still have been spicier and I hope that isn’t connected to the sign..."

Dominic Svensson

"We all got laksas as this is their most famous dish. The food came out in 10 seconds and it was a big bowl. The broth is really nice! My favourite..."

Hayley

"Popped into this place at 1pm today and it was very busy! Plenty of seating in the restaurant, however, during the lunch peak there was not a single..."

Benji

"What can I say but wow? The har mee is freaking amazing. If you like authentic asian soup with a strong shrimp/seafood flavor look no further. The..."

Jonathan Lim

"I challenge you to find me a better laksa in Sydney! The king prawn laksa is my favourite. For $15 it is huge and packs such a flavour punch...."

Hungry Diner

"The moment we entered this place we felt like we walked in a food court or hawker center in Southeast Asia. It's hot, full of people and lively. The..."

Debby

"Really good Laksa - to me sets the bar. The fine balance of creamy richness without being too heavy or too watery. Enough seafood to satisfy,..."

Tony

"Best laksa and Har Mee in town! The queues are testament to this. Get there early if you’re after the Har Mee as this tends to sell out pretty..."

Jess

"This is my first time to try Chicken Laksa, soup is good, not live up to exception, service is good too, they will give you some recommend. The most..."

Jianing Liang

"This restaurant is one of the best to try chinese items.I personally have visited this many times and I have never been disappointed by the service..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Working close by, I see the massive lines out of the door from this place every lunchtime. Instead of trying to find a seat during the week, I came..."

Every Crumb

"+3 standard points for food+1 incredible toppings+1 good noodles, soup, and speed.5 = the toppings, sublime! The laksa? A..."

Catherine

"I'm giving this 5 stars because it has the best harmee in town. Harmee is served on Tuesdays and Fridays only and it's super busy during lunch time..."

Chey_ct

"Have been coming here since I was a kid, and even remember sitting next to Neil Perry and thinking how good the food must be to have chefs like him..."

Laura Cohen

"Can’t get enough of their Beef Laksa. I never liked Laksa before as to me it is always too creamy, but friend took me here months ago and now I am..."

LKH

"Great prices. Large servings. Great location. Reminds me of home. No fuss. This should be a 4.5 rating. Not sure how to do that on the app. Comment..."

Pinicolada

"An easy 3.75/5King prawn laksa 3.5/5, plump succulent prawns, the laksa broth is a bit weak but rates among the better ones in sydney,..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Friday lunch time, before you can even walk inside, you'll see the massive queue out the door blocking the front of 3 other shops before it. That is..."

Manz

"As people say, it is one of the best laksa in Sydney.Also, very quick service. You don’t wait at all for laksa, it is basically “ready..."

GobbleDok

"This place is top notch.I ordered a chicken laksa and it was delivered before my friend's order was even taken. The soup was creamy and..."

Henry's Food Reviews

"4 star for its price. We ordered chicken laska and seafood laska, and the taste was alright. The coconut flavour isn't that rich. Not really..."

Jin

"Best laksa ever! Speaking from someone who lived in Southeast Asia for years.I’m a regular customer there like many of us working in the..."

Gugu_Chailatte

"Really good Laksa, in a great location right in the heart of the CBD.The restaurant looks a bit old and dated, and the decor is minimal,..."

Andrew C

"We LOVE this restaurant in CBD. Located right on hunter street this restaurant always has a crowd and we now know why! They have a assorted variety..."

Famishedduo

"Very very delicious. Perfect flavour balance and yummy noodles and bean curd. Would definitely come back. Place was packed. Staff were friendly and..."

Elese

"Fantastic laksa. I have not had laksa I couldn't live without, until now. I have been craving malay chinese ever since I first had it! Would..."

Wannabe Foodie

"Step in to the place , you will underestimate the food. Wait until you get what you order. I recommend to order the Laksa, if you still have room try..."

Daniel Tjoanoto

"Just finished meeting, and asked by my mate to try this malaysian-chinese restaurant. Laksa was awwwesome. Tried the chicken and prawn, and was so..."

Gideon Setyawan

"They say they have the best laksa in town. Tried it and it was okay but I think I may have better. Tastes more Chinese than I expected. Service was..."

Prida

"Best Laksa In Sydney By Far!!!!I never knew what Laksa was let alone to have ever tried it... Until my work colleague asked me to go to..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"Arrived at 11am on Saturday and there were already some people eating at the place. They have special menu that day which was the prawn noodle. Since..."

Eating_Monster

"Tried the chicken laksa! The broth is so good and the chicken is so tender. Will definitely be coming back for more! Gets pretty crowded around 1.15..."

Hui Ming Kayla

"We've been eating at this place for over a decade for authentic Malaysian food. Quality is consistent though lunch times are almost impossible due to..."

HungryForMore

"First time trying laksa! I chose the bean curd laksa but I think it would be better next time to choose something with more ingredients, since just..."

Food Is Really Great

"The Tiny Fish says: "A must try for any Sydneysider Laksa lover"Food: creamy, hearty Laksa soup, but I would prefer my noodles..."

TheTinyFish

"When word goes round, it picks up quite fast, particularly for this small eatery on hunter st. I attempted to eat around noon on a weekday and boy..."

Pacc

"Great Laksa for a very competitive price. Staff is very friendly and efficient. Bravo! The rest isnt too bad either! Keep it..."

Maël Hartl

"Safe to say this is the best laksa in Sydney. A good balance between the coconut milk and the chillies. Their rice and fried noodles are very good..."

Bo Meng

"Heard a lot about this place and I finally got to visit on a Monday afternoon. I initially dropped by around 1:30pm, but it was PACKED so I went for..."

Nem

"The signature laksa at Malay Chinese Takeaway is sooooo goood!!! The strong flavour of the coconut milk counterbalanced the spiciniess of the chilli..."

Leon

"I've heard so many great things about the laksa from this place and I finally had the chance to try it out! The queue during work lunch hours were..."

Ningjaeats

"had a memorable lunch of Hainan chicken rice, still taste the same after 30 years, and my friend had chicken laksa reminded him of home. my friends..."

George Anakotta

"It was introduced by my colleagues and recommended by bf. I am quite impressed by this family owned/run outlet and its laksa coz I had been in..."

Joey The Whale

"Har Mee here is amazing! They only do it on Tueaday, Friday and Saturday mornings, so best to go on these days. Also get here early because they get..."

JDub

"Malay was recommended by my friend as one of the best Laksa in Sydney. Laksa is a noodle soup dish that combines Chinese and Malaysian..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Best Chicken Laksa I ever had (and I had a lot!). Try their skinless chicken laksa and it is to die for. They are open 7 days a week, anytime; it..."

Bijan Hoomand

"Malay(sia), truly Asia. Laksa is king (I ordered seafood laksa). Great balance of flavours, not too heavy and generous helping of seafood. Zero decor..."

JH

"Please don't judge a book by its cover! This place isn't fancy... In fact it looks like a canteen... But the food they offer there is top of the..."

Yulithefoodie

"If you want laksa in the Sydney CBD, this is the place to go. The laksa is the specialty here and it is very popular indeed. I find there is always..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Malay-Chinese Takeaway to the unenlightened:If you're ethnic, you'll know what I mean when I say that white people never get it right when..."

The Ruthless Foodie

"When you need a hit of comfort food, Malay Chinese Takeaway is a super quick fix and cheap eats option.I’m a little late to this party. I..."

Sandy Shakes

"Ever time I visit Sydney I come here to get the king prawn laksa and agree it is the best I have ever had which is why I keep returning. My only..."

LNK

"Omg! The best laksa I have ever had so far, is at this place. There's definitely value for money. Enjoyed every bit of laksa in the big bowl. It's..."

Diya Amar

"I've tried the chicken laksa here a number of times, reputedly one of the best in Sydney. Other dishes that I have tried include the chicken noodle..."

Pierre

"Best laksa in Sydney. It's always very busy during lunchtime during winter or summer. Awesome value for money too - the other dishes are also pretty..."

Johnny Pan

"•Busy at lunch with plenty of seats and service is quick•Seafood laksa - honestly not the best I have had, flavours a bit bland but the soup..."

Getinmybelly

"I tried the chicken and prawn laksa. They served extremely quick and the volume is big. However, the taste is not empressive. Next time I might try..."

Speed Lee

"What can I say but yummo! The laska is the right mix of spice and coconut milk at the right price. The place is small and not air conditioned but..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"As everyone else says best laksa in Sydney. Great little Malaysian lunch joint. Super packed so not good for a cozy, leisurely sit down. Pretty..."

TraceyCharlotte

"This place definitely have the best laksa in sydney by far. It gets quite packed so come in just before 12. It looks like you get more food if you..."

Iwan W

"This place has the best laksa in Sydney (in my opinion).Flavoursome, large portions and great price. The only drawback is it's always..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"My all the time favorite laksa place in Sydney. The soup base is so nice.Portion is huge. No way i can finish it.I love the green chilli..."

Ashley Xu

"A frequent lunchtime haunt for me- though expect it to be everyone else's too as it gets crazy packed! A few more fans or air con would be well..."

Stef

"Ckt was average- felt it lacked ingredients so was disappointing. The seafood hor fun was really tasty though and will definitely be back for more...."

Mukie

"Hands down the best laksa in Sydney. They also do a mean CKT and clear seafood soup. The only disappointment I've had here was with the chicken rice...."

Princess_Porky

"The good laksa. My antenna started waving as soon as I walked through the door of Malay Chinese and saw the long queue of people waiting to order..."

Kai Luv

"Im always satisfied after coming here. It's hearty no-nonsense Malay food and you really get your money's worth. The laksa and hainan chicken are..."

Thebrokefoodie_

"The Top Line: When you see the a giant line building, and when all hope for grabbing a table seems lost, don’t give up. Fight through the crowd and..."

It's CAKe Time

"The best laksa in Sydney if not in Australia!!! It is so addicting. Just a warning, you will have laksa cravings after trying Malay Chinese..."

The Happy Tummy

"Came on a Saturday afternoon, which might have been a mistake. Have been here before and the laksa is delicious. This time they seem to be running..."

Jason Meaden

"I'm Malaysian and I confirm that they have the best true Malaysian Laksa. No one else comes close. Lunch queue is always crazy. So go early or..."

Joanna Spencer

"Seriously amazing laksa - I can't believe I've been living around the corner for so long and had no idea! I had the seafood laksa which was..."

La Petite Bobo

"This place has been around forever and when I lived in Sydney I used to go to their shop in Castlereagh Street. Now many years later I'm glad to see..."

James Wong

"Best..."

Lei Song

"Simon Food Favourites review. My favourite place in Sydney for a laksa fix. Tried the Chicken & King Prawn Laksa ($12.50). Good depth of flavour,..."

Simon Leong

"Light and full of flavour. Light spicy and lots of flavour. Great serving size and customer service is average but makes up for it in snappiness...."

Luder.crous

"A special of the day I ordered at another time was the Asam Laksa (or Assam). This type is not commonly found in Western countries but there should..."

I'm Still Hungry

"One of best Laksa restaurants. Soup of Laksa is a full of creamy, heavy body, and coconut based curry flavor. Unfortunately, Laksa soup is not..."

Jimmy LEE

"I have never had a better Skinless Chicken Laksa, anywhere. The tofu is amazing and the broth is full and rich. The chicken is so tender it almost..."

Danny Merrey

"Probably the best option out there for a quick and great meal! Lines were ridiculously long but they go by pretty quick (same with the..."

Bartholomew Tan

"Very fast service 2mins. Lovely chicken laksa. Very creamy and nice to have on a rainy day. Not the best laksa I've ever had but definitely the best..."

Jiamin Guo

"Ordered a Chicken + King Prawn Laksa for $16.50 (cash only). Probably best Laksa in Sydney especially the broth. Incredible curry flavour with the..."

Tony Tam

"Fast and convenient. Laksa soup was good, great flavour but very very oily. 0 vegetable in the chicken Laksa, I was expecting a minimum. I will try..."

Anne-Sophie Henri

"Ok... here me out. The best Laksa in Sydney (so far), from the extremely succulent and tender chicken, perfect spicy soup base and wonderful..."

Justin Wu

"Blazing fast service as always and consistently delicious laksa every time. Can't go wrong here. Just note that they only accept cash and the seating..."

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