A rich lamb stew from The Abyssinian.

The Abyssinian

The Abyssinian celebrates the joy of East African spicing,with a focus on Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

Critics'Pick

Zamzam Kitchen

Friendly,low-key setting for comforting flavours.

Edziban serves West African snacks and stews.
Critics'Pick

Edziban

Lively stews and pounded carbs.

Hardimans Hotel.

Hardimans Hotel

The rowdy courtyard at this multi-level space is a go-to for summer sessions.

Arnold’s eclectic interior features a cork-tiled bar and a disco ball.

First look:This inner-city village finally gets the laid-back wine bar it was missing

Homely spot Arnold’s goes big on fun and flavour,serving up punchy snacks beyond the usual suspects.

  • Daniela Frangos
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Waste-free cafe Cassette pumps up the (onion) jam

Every apartment block cafe wants to feel like a community living room. This Kensington local nails it,writes Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
The cabinets at Lucio's Cafe in Kensington are filled with sandwiches,panino and pastries.

Loving what's come out of the oven at Bar Lucio

There is no menu at Bar Lucio which means,in owner Lucio De Falco's words,"people just standing,looking and looking for five minutes".

  • Lenny Ann Low
Chicken and pilaf,with a bowl of broth.

Can two Somali restaurants survive on one shopping strip?

'Hashtag' Somali Eats opens opposite New Somali Kitchen on Racecourse Road.

  • Dani Valent
Cuttlefish sang choy bao.

Good Luck Pinbone:we've got a bone to pick

The Pinbone team's Chinese restaurant is operating at its own frequency. Tune in.

  • Myffy Rigby
Grilled beef with sweet potato noodles.

Frying Colours

This good local restaurant is good looking,honest and willing to tweak its offerings to give customers what they want.

  • Simone Egger