Pancakes with poached rhubarb,baked apple,coffee caramel and mascarpone.

‘Best in the country’:Why this cafe’s ruby-red rhubarb is worth a stop on your next road trip

The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Schnitty sandwich with crispy chicken schnitzel,herby mayonnaise,mixed lettuce and caramelised carrot.

‘A sandwich you could use as a pillow’:Why this suburban shop is a slice of schnitty heaven

Crispy chicken schnitzel crispiness gives way to tender flesh,with herby mayonnaise and folds of mixed lettuce at Loaf in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Flavours and toppings range from matcha yoghurt to popping pearls.

Fun,fresh and fruity:Why this sweet spot upends stereotypes about frozen yoghurt

Choice is king at Yo-Chi’s new flagship store in Barangaroo,where customers can be ‘stunned into indecision’.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Liyin Rice Roll Master’s namesake cheung fun (rice rolls).

You’ve likely tried these rice noodle rolls at yum cha,but this silky version is extra-special

Roll into low-key city spot Liyin Rice Roll Master (Jade Delight) for smoky noodles,comforting congee and cheung fun.

  • Dani Valent
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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.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Randy’s wine bar in Avalon.

Sydney’s best January dining discounts,from all-you-can-eat noodles to $2 oysters

Plus deals on flame-grilled skewers from the Good Food Guide’s new restaurant of the year and prices from $1 at Sydney’s first hot pot train.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Bobbie Peels is bringing the dining specials.

From $15 buffets to bottomless drinks:The skint diner’s guide to January’s best deals

From an outrageous-value buffet,to free bottles of wine at a trailblazing hatted restaurant,these are the summer deals your friends will love you for finding.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Chebbo-Style and The Classic burger at Chebbo’s in Marrickville.

Chebbo’s Burgers

Sydney’s most smashable burgers.

  • Erina Starkey
Batata harra from Nour;Choc chip cookie with soft-serve from Happy Alley;Matcha cheesecake and red bean muffin from Parami;A made-to-order sandwich from Raineri’s Continental Deli;Half dozen satay from Mamak;Grilled chicken white curry mee from Curry Mee

From croissants to cauliflower (yes,really),these are the best things we ate this year for under $20

Hundreds of dishes were consumed by the Good Food team in 2024,all in the name of research,of course. These were the budget-friendly ones that really stood out.

  • Good Food team