Chinatown in Sydney is a place we venture to quite often.
We love Asian food. We love authentic Asian food. And we love value for money. You get all that in Chinatown Sydney.
It’s no secret Sydney can be an expensive place to visit, and dining out is no exception. So more often than not, whether it be lunch or dinner, when we take our regular day trips into Sydney you will usually find us in Chinatown.
Dixon Street Food Court
One of the best options is to head for the food court on Dixon street, which is the main thoroughfare of Chinatown.
There you will find just about every Asian cuisine you can imagine: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese. Not only that, the dishes are cheap and tasty, and the service is quick.
You can generally walk into this food court and be sitting down with your meal in front of you within 10 minutes. So if you are looking for a casual and super budget friendly experience, this is for you.
Phnom Penh Teo Chew Noodle House
One of our picks within Dixon street food court is the Phnom Penh Teo Chew Noodle House which has a great selection of soups, noodle and rice dishes…
They have this delicious Tofu and Vege Laksa for just $7…
Tofu and Vege Laksa
Tom Yum Goong…
Tom Yum Goong
The ambience is relaxed but with a nice vibe…
Mamak Malaysian Restaurant
If it’s more of a restaurant setting you’re looking for, then the Malak Malaysian Restaurant on Goulbourn street is a popular choice.
This busy restaurant will see waiting customers lined up outside on the footpath every night of the week. So expect a longer wait time to get surved, but the food is worth it.
Mamak is said to have the best Roti Canai this side of the Indian ocean…
Roti Canai
Loved this Mee Goreng noodle dish…
Mee Goreng
Dessert Roti…
Dessert Roti
Dinner for three…
A busy and vibrant place to dine…
Finish off with a Malaysian white coffee…
Malaysian white coffee
The Facts
Where is Chinatown in Sydney?
Location – In the southern part of the CBD in the suburb of Haymarket. Chinatown is centred around Dixon Street which runs off Hay Street.
Getting There – It’s an easy 10 minute walk from Central Railway Station, or you can take the light rail.
Website – ChinaTownSydney.com
Have you eaten out in Chinatown, Sydney before?…
I have, every time I’ve been in Sydney
Great value food, and incredibly tasty. Love it!
Laurence recently posted..In photos: Kalbarri coastline and national park
Hey Laurence,
It’s a first port of call for lunch or dinner. Can’t beat the value, and the location is near everything!
Craig Makepeace recently posted..Cheap Eats in Chinatown Sydney
Yum! I hear Sydney isn’t cheap, so it’s good to know the best places to go to not break the budget.
Stephanie – The Travel Chica recently posted..Photo Essay: Trekking Near El Chalten
Hi Stephanie,
Yep, this is probably your best option for budget dining.
Craig Makepeace recently posted..Cheap Eats in Chinatown Sydney
When I’m in Sydney, there are a number of places I try to visit around Haymarket, but my ‘standby’ thus far has been BBQ King on Goulburn (near Sussex) for their BBQ-pork rice plate. Thanks for the tips, C&C!
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Hey Henry,
Thanks for the tip on BBQ King
Craig Makepeace recently posted..Cheap Eats in Chinatown Sydney
I still remember the spicy thai fish we had there after a long day at Taronga Zoo on our around Australia trip. I had been craving something spicy for months, and it did the trick. So good.
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Love China Town! Some of the best value food in Sydney.
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Thank you for the tips on Mamak restaurant in Sydney.
I am planning my trip for Sydney this year and trying to list down all available Malaysia Food in Sydney.
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We have some great ones
here are a few posts we have written on some Malaysian restuarants in Sydney
http://www.ytravelblog.com/tag/malaysian-kitchen/
all of that just made my mouth water! looks heavenly…
Maria D. recently posted..My A-Z of Traveling
We had Mamak for dinner last night! So glad our airbnb is just around the corner from Chinatown. We’re checking off your cheap eats one by one. Haha
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