Tchouktchouka and eggs.

Like shakshuka? You’ll love this cafe’s sizzling Tunisian version tchouktchouka

The dishes of Tunisia,Morocco and Algeria are brought to life with love.

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Mirza ghasemi (eggplant and tomato) tahdig sandwich.

This prized dish is often fought over,but here the crispy rice is twice as nice,and all yours

Saffron-hued Tida Persian Food serves the crisp-bottomed tahdig in sandwich form,no sharing required.

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Exotic rose,Alphonso mango and tutti frutti ice-cream.

This sweet and spicy spot sells 32 Indian-inspired ice-cream flavours

Parramatta’s coolest hot spot Icy Spicy offers a tempting all-vegetarian menu,from chilli ice-cream to fried beetroot momo.

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Sesame fried chicken,cheese,pickled zucchini and curry mayo sandwich.

‘Great sandwich,great coffee!’:This Japanese-inspired cafe channels convenience store vibes

Darlinghurst cafe Punpun has quickly gained a loyal following for its pillowy sandwiches filled with steamed custard,sesame-crusted fried chicken and smashed beef patties.

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Tacos Tacos Tacos’ chef Joe Valero hails from Guadalajara in Mexico.

This chef ate more than 200 tacos in Mexico before opening his tiny taqueria

Joe Valero’s fillings take inspiration from home. And he doesn’t tone down his spicy salsas for Australian palates.

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Superfreak in Marrickville.

No avo toast? No bacon and egg rolls? This nostalgic inner west cafe proves it can be done

Don’t expect textbook brunch dishes at Superfreak in Marrickville. The menu is filled with nutrition-driven dishes that “are healthy,but not Bondi healthy”.

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A wall of vending machines at Gacha Cafe.

Getcha self to this fun gacha spot for snacks that taste just like Japan

Visiting this George Street spot is like cracking open a toy capsule as it swooshes down the machine.

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Kimusabi.

New ‘sushi’ spot offers bargain $35 omakase experience just off Newtown’s meat-free mile

Plant-based Japanese venue Kimusabi on Enmore Road takes sushi to a new,creative level with a vegan twist.

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Margherita pizza slice.

Can’t handle long cafe queues? This quick-serve kiosk is your crowd-control cure

When appetites are rewarded crowds keep coming back for more at Self Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North.

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Discover the joys of grab-and-go snacks at this Japanese-style convenience store

Hit up Domo 39 in St Peters for konbini classics such as onigiri,bento boxes,stir-fried noodles,sweet-and-sour chicken and soft-serve rice cream.

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