08 Feb 2023
Super close to Sydney's CBD, inner city Glebe is a bit funky and a lot delicious…
Just a stone’s throw from Sydney Uni, laid-back and vibrant Glebe has a bohemian village feel. When it comes to dining, you’re almost spoiled for choice with plenty of ethnicity, styles and price points to choose from, particularly around Glebe Point Road and towards Blackwattle Bay.
Ramen Bar Goku is the sister branch to Menya Noodle Bar, one of the city’s favourite ramen spots.
If you’re into the anime scene or know a little about Japan’s entertainment culture, you’ll likely recognise that it’s named after one of anime’s most famous superheroes.
Food-wise, it serves up bowls of light tonkotsu broth, Tokyo-style chicken broth, and miso-based soups. For something a bit different, go for the Karaage ramen, Roast beef ramen or dry ramen options like the Spicy jya jya men that’s a popular variation and not to be confused with Chinese or Korean style zha jiang mian.
With a cute fit-out and heartwarming broths, load up with baos, gyoza, and dons to seal the deal.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Goku Ramen ($14.90)
Fancy homestyle Mexican in cosy digs? Then we’ve got good news for you: Flying Fajita Sistas is the place to be.
The dining room here is casual and laid-back, and the focus is on having a good time and digging into colourful plates of traditional and delicious Mexican food.
The sizzling fajitas – grilled meats or vegetables with corn or wheat tortillas, black beans, red rice and guacamole – are a no-brainer order. Other excellent options are the chimichangas and enchiladas, the perfect food to go with the margaritas, Mexican beer or Jaritos soft drinks.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Rump steak sizzling fajitas ($29)
Pizzaiolo Alfredo Repole knows how to make a really good pizza. He started training when he was 11, spent the majority of his career learning how from the top pizza masters of Naples, and then brought his love and passion for traditional pizza to Sydney at Pizzeria Da Alfredo.
As you’d expect, the pizza here follows the Neapolitan tradition, with a thin base and blistered edges fresh from the wood fired oven.
While there’s lots to try on the antipasti and primi piatti menus, you really can’t go past the pizzas, and whether it’s a classic Margherita or the Diavola featuring hot salami and San Marzano tomatoes, you really can’t go wrong.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Quattro salumi pizza ($24)
We love a good brunch, and we love it even more when it’s served in the sunny courtyard of a colourful, lively café like Dirty Red.
The space is sun-filled and airy, with long-and-leisurely lunch energy floating in the air.
The menu features Jalapeno and cheddar cornbread, Prosciutto and scrambled eggs croissant, and White bean and artichoke toast.
Not only are the brunch offerings stunningly pretty, the taste doesn’t miss either, and if you’re looking to take your brunching a step further, end it with an Apple pie jaffle and a Moonwalker blend espresso.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Jalapeno and cheddar cornbread ($22)
Located in the heart of Glebe Point Road is Na Zdrowie, an award-winning Polish restaurant with a brick and wooden interior.
It’s a cosy, candle-lit restaurant serving up a selection of Polish national favourites.
Start with plates of fat pierogi, traditional Polish dumplings with delicious fillings including white cheese and potato with fried onion and sour cream, or meat with stewed onion and bacon. Or go for the Kaczka – duck roasted in apples and served with Polish potato dumplings – which is a standout.
Either way, you’ll take a trip to Eastern Europe without leaving the inner west!
Dish Cult’s top pick: Schabowy – pork loin schnitzel served with potatoes and Polish cucumber salad ($24.90)