The best takeaway sushi in Sydney
"A bit of luxury - a bit of self care." That's how head chef Chase Kojima at Simulation Senpai describers his incredible sushi to Good Food and we couldn't agree more.
Time's World's Greatest Places
With its glittery skyline and avant-garde architectural offerings including Darling Square's unique building, 'The Exchange,' Sydney has been heralded as one of the World's Greatest Places by Time.
Sydney Eat Street: Truffles become the star ingredient in desserts
Savoury dishes may stake claim to the black diamond of the kitchen, but with more and more menus featuring these fragrant fungi in desserts, it seems that truffles have a soft spot for sweets as well. Check out these sweet treats from KOI Dessert Bar, Auvers Cafe and Hello Auntie.
Revised Trading Hours
In line with the NSW Government Restrictions announced on Friday 25th June, all non-essential retailers and venues at Darling Square will be closed to the public until restrictions ease.
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Eat and Drink with Curtis Stone in NSW
Cuisine is “the soul of a place”, says Curtis Stone. If cuisine is the soul of a place, it’s clear that NSW and Darling Square have plenty of soul.
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National Reconciliation Week 2021
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2021 is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.
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Haymarket Curry House Uma is a New Outpost from the Social Enterprise behind Parliament on King
Found in The Exchange at Darling Square, new Haymarket curry house Uma Curry & Roti is the latest development for the social enterprise led by founders Ravi Prasad and Della Zhang.
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Refugees share the cuisine of their homelands at this new curry house in Sydney
The man behind food-focused social enterprise Parliament On King has a new eatery — Uma Curry & Roti. Its menu is worldly and cooked by refugees.
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Coming Soon: Simulation Senpai
Coming soon to Sydney: Simulation Senpai, a permanent sashimi and chirashizushi stand by Sokyo’s Chase Kojima.
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Chinta Ria Offers Big Love
Chinta Ria Buddha Love finds a home in Good Food's guide to the hottest Sydney CBD restaurant openings in the last year.
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Dine and Discover
Your playground to Dine and Discover. Take your taste buds on a tour of the world at one of our many restaurants & cafes.
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Hello Auntie x Tokyo Lamington's Lucky Lunar New Year Lamingtons
Try a special trio of lucky Lunar New Year Lamingtons created by Hello Auntie and Tokyo Lamington (ex Black Star Pastry chef & N2 Extreme Gelato Founder).
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Valentine's Day at IIKO Mazesoba
It's Ca-noodling time for you and your furry friends at IIKO Mazesoba. Valentine's Day only.
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Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen the Musical at Darling Square
Disney’s spectacular new musical Frozen arrives at the Capitol Theatre this December, just a 5 minute stroll from Darling Square.
Make your experience extra special by joining us for dinner before the show, or drinks and dessert after with our Frozen inspired dishes.
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Make your experience extra special by joining us for dinner before the show, or drinks and dessert after with our Frozen inspired dishes.
Christmas and New Years Trading Hours
Find out what’s open this festive season at Darling Square. Dine at one of our 40+ restaurants and have a play on our bright Christmas bells that jingle with Christmas cheer.
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A Toastie Cafe, Hotpot Restaurant and Dog Spa Are the Newest Residents of Sydney's Darling Square
Iiko Mazesoba Serves Saucy, Brothless Ramen, a Dish Popular in Japan Among Salarymen (Because It Won’t Flick Soup on Their Shirts)
The Giant Buddha Is Back: Malaysian Comfort Food at Simon Goh’s Reborn Chinta Ria Darling Square
HACHI DOG BOUTIQUE AND SPA OPENS IN DARLING SQUARE
Puppy paradise comes to Darling Square in Hachi, a boutique grooming salon and pet store selling luxury clothing, accessories and homewares for your canine and feline companions.
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KUON OMAKASE NOW OPEN IN DARLING SQUARE!
Say hello to Kuon Omakase - the newest addition to Sydney’s omakase dining scene, located in Little Hay Street, Haymarket.
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YOUR SIMPLE GUIDE TO SYDNEY
From when to visit, where to stay, how to get around and key events – consider this the lowdown on visiting Sydney.
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EAT, DRINK, REPEAT: DARLING HARBOUR ON A PLATE
Exploring Darling Harbour and worked up an appetite? Consider this your inside guide to the area’s culinary hotspots. Daring Square is an edible treasure trove of flavours that will surprise and delight your tastebuds.
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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN DARLING HARBOUR
From fireworks and tropical fish to tranquil gardens and theatre, Darling Harbour is Sydney’s must-visit destination – a melting pot of unique experiences for people of all ages.
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NEON NEIGHBOURS
While the glow of neon on Little Hay may tempt you like a moth to the flame as the evening descends, this is a street alive day and night with things to do, places to eat and opportunities to treat yourself.
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AN OPEN EXCHANGE
The Exchange as one of Sydney’s most talked-about buildings wouldn’t be sycophantic—there’s so much more to its unique architectural form than meets the eye.
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THE LOCAL CAST
Meet Todd Bailey, one of Sydney’s best tattoo artists who’s found his second home in Darling Square.
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THE GRADUATES
An in-store augmented reality experience and a luxury skincare line. What could they possibly have in common? They’re all (very, very) Bright ideas.
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
In 2009, an amazing dancer by the name Bboy J-One started Destructive Steps. For the first time ever, an international community of dancers turned their attention to Sydney.
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PICK YOUR PICNIC
In the middle of our neighbourhood you’ll find The Square, a shared space for the city, that’s inviting everyone to find a perch, and settle in.
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TWO TIER-ONE CHEFS WALK INTO A LANEWAY...
What happens when two internationally acclaimed chefs hang up their fine-dining aprons? They find a new home, a new purpose and an excited group of diners and sippers awaiting them in Darling Square.
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A DESIGN OF THE TIMES
It could only take the imagination of one of the world’s leading architects to conceive a building quite like the one at the centre of our neighbourhood. An architectural marvel and 1 of 1 — welcome to The Exchange.
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DECIPHERING THE CULINARY ENIGMA OF THE BOOT-SHAPED PENINSULA
What could be more intoxicating than the smell of a true Italian kitchen?
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DREAM BIG. START SMALL. AND LISTEN. ALWAYS LISTEN!
So you have a great business idea. But the thought of actually taking the plunge to make it something more real, more tangible, strikes fear straight through your practical, careful, hesitant self.
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STYLE YOURSELF HAPPY
Carefully edited streetwear, sustainable fashion, looks and lenses tailored to you — our neighbourhood has everything to appease your sartorial appetite.
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CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
Hate food FOMO? So do we. That’s why we’ve rounded up the neighbourhood’s most-loved dishes. From your morning cuppa to late night sweets, this list of ‘must eats’ has you covered.
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BURSTING THE BUBBLE
Balloons, burgers and buzz marked the launch of steam mill lane – the large little laneway at the heart of the neighbourhood.
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Sustainability at Darling Square
In a big urban metropolis like Sydney, it's nice to know that your neighbourhood is thinking about the blue sky above, the green below, and how we can live better between them.
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Sustainability Style
In an industry grappling with excess waste, we uncover the stories of two fashion stores determined to make a difference.
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Fit for an Earl
We honour John Montagu's unintentional creation of the sandwich at Darling Square with some colourful options to bet on for a winning lunch.
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