The north-shore eatery from the Hong Kong-inspired chain is geared towards takeaway – but it still offers all the hits including "pineapple" buns, and French toast with condensed milk, maple syrup and honey.

Learn about tea over cake at this cafe.

An old-school espresso bar, with a steampunk fit-out and a fast-paced, friendly atmosphere.

A cafe that feels like a greenhouse, with ties to The Grounds and Happy as Larry food truck.

This Chatswood gelateria is run by a pair of Venetian chefs. Come for handmade gelato – the flavours are simple, but beautifully executed every time.

A liquid-nitrogen gelato bar on the North Shore.

Sleek Hanasuki is the only restaurant in Sydney dedicated to shabu-shabu, or Japanese-style hotpot. Dunk thin slices of Wagyu into a delicate, simmering broth – and don’t forget to leave leftovers for some umami-rich congee to finish.

A brilliant partnership between Ho Jiak and Mr Wong's former head chef, Loong Oon. The menu pays tribute to Oon's grandmother with soy-braised pork belly, a deceptively simple king-prawn black-pepper curry, and a nostalgic soup of hand-pounded fish balls in a delicate clear broth.

This Shandong-influenced Chinese restaurant is bunker-like and full of lobster, typhoon-style crab, hand-pulled dumplings and noodles.

From the owner of cult Burwood restaurant, Mr Stonebowl.

Bangkok-inspired plates matched with 90s hip-hop.

Affordable Malaysian food with a range of flavoured roti.

The Urban sportswear behemoth’s concept store.