Yusuke Oba

Find the usual breakfast darlings, plus creative plays like egg-topped potatoes carnitas, Middle Eastern filled pancakes and a decadent salted choc milkshake.

Ramen Auru is unlike any other ramen shop in Sydney. In Tokyo? Definitely.

Nothing at north shore bakery Moon Phase (formerly known as layers) is a rush job. Each of owner Frances Song's pastries takes around five days to make, with two of those devoted to the making of the dough.

Rocky Benzon says no matter where you go in the Philippines, there's a barbeque stall every 50 metres. In Sydney? Benzon has the market covered.

Two from the Soulmate team are behind the new Marrickville project, where morning rolls and a selection of salads will join coffee and Women's Weekly-style cakes.

The all-day newcomer joins a flurry of fresh (or soon-to-come) openings in North Sydney. Head in for a brekkie of locally foraged mushrooms, a power lunch or check in for a leisurely trip through the menu.

The Japanese steakhouse is opening this winter. The menu has a Brazilian edge, there’s a nori-laced rice as a carb option and everything’s halal.

Expect to find all the comforting favourites, from the signature crab omelette to the handmade dumplings and sweet and sour pork. Plus, weekend yum cha.

The Australia-born retailer's two-storey complex is a boon for Western Sydney. It's tipped to be the largest Asian supermarket in Australia, and

The team's pulling a carby switcheroo, subbing in burger buns and opening up at night with its After Hours menu. Head in for a zingy fried chicken or buffalo haloumi number, plus beer-battered onion rings and tenders.