Food Guide for Sydney, Australia

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Sydney is my favourite city in Australia, having been my first entry point into Australia back in 2019 when I first visited the country and subsequently the place I was most excited to go back and explore when I returned with my partner in 2025-2026.

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, one of Australia's states, nestled on the southeastern coast. Famous for its beaches, Sydney is also home to a vibrant city life.

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The food culture is so good in Australia and, with Sydney being the second-biggest city in the country, you're bound to find countless dining options to suit absolutely every palate imaginable and there is just no way to try it all, not even in one lifetime! I've had some wonderful meals while here and I wanted to compile them into one easy guide to share with you.

This list gets updated as I try more restaurants in Sydney; this post was first published 23 October 2025 and last updated 9 July 2026.

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Jana Meerman

Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.

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