Best Spots Editorial Team

Lisa Nguyen

Lisa Nguyen

Lisa Nguyen, the brains behind bestspots.com.au, is a distinguished food blogger endorsed by AGFG. Lisa has become the go-to food blogger for discovering the top-rated restaurants in Sydney. Her blog is all about keeping it real with her reviews. She doesn’t get swayed by fancy ads of what’s popular; she just tells it like it is. Because of this, she’s checked out over 300 restaurants and isn’t stopping there. She wants Best Spots to be the #1 place for finding amazing food in Australia and maybe even beyond someday.

But Lisa’s not just about fancy dinners. She’s on a mission to uncover all the fun and hidden spots around Sydney too. So, if you’re looking for the best places to eat and have a good time in Sydney, bestspots.com.au is the place to start.

Latest Posts

Sencha infused corn custard, charred corn kernels, topped with caviar in a ceramic bowl

Tetsuya Restaurant Sydney

06/05/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Tetsuyas is renowned for its full-fledged Japanese fine dining experience with delicious signature food and quality service. The entire restaurant is a traditional Japanese-styled building, offering serene aesthetics within Sydney’s CBD. The portions are small, but almost every dish tastes thoughtful and memorable. Perfect for any fine dining enthusiast, it’s a…

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Hot pot divided into four sections with Sichuan, Tom Yum, Chicken, and Tomato soup bases

Haidilao Hotpot Darling Square

01/05/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Haidilao is the global hot spot for hot pot, and their Darling Square location is no exception. Mostly known for its innovative dining experience with noodle dances and robot servers, this spacious hot pot haven serves up at least 8 different types of broth with various ingredients and freedom in making…

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Special Truffle Duck Mazesoba with housemade noodles, duck, duck liver croquette, onsen egg, nori, shallot, mushrooms, sesame seeds and truffle slices, served in a black bowl

IIKO Mazesoba Restaurant Darling Square

29/04/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary IIKO Mazesoba is the first of its kind in specialty brothless ramen. My familiarity with the owners, who are true food enthusiasts, guarantees that their mazesoba and classic Japanese dishes like karaage and chashu will be crafted with a dedication to quality and flavour. While I prefer ramen over mazesoba any…

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The Secret Life Of A Foodie: The Food Blogger Lifestyle

19/04/2024 /

By    |   Published Food bloggers are more than just people who love to eat. They’re the ones who help us find the best places to eat and discover tasty new dishes. Hi, I’m Lisa, the food blogger behind Best Spots. My life is all about connecting with others, being creative, and enjoying delicious food.…

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The Untold Truth Of Food Blogging: Hype Vs Quality

17/04/2024 /

By    |   Published Food blogging makes every meal look incredible. You see photos where every dish is stunning, and restaurant reviews always seem glowing. This can make you really want to try the places you see on Instagram or TikTok. However, the real story might not always match those perfect pictures and glowing words.…

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A large scoop of gelato topped with mochi (daifuku) covering a takeaway cup firmly

Ice Kirin Bar Sydney

12/04/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Ice Kirin Bar is your go-to spot for late-night Asian gelato cravings in Sydney CBD, with daily closing times of 10 pm. I recommend their uji matcha, oolong peach tea, and Japanese yuzu sorbet, as this gelato joint did a fantastic job of capturing the flavour of each ingredient without being…

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A scoop of yellow mango gelato and green matcha gelato served in a waffle cone

Mapo Gelato Newtown

10/04/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Be prepared to lift your gelato standards permanently, as Mapo Gelato is known for its incredibly smooth gelato. With expertise in classic and innovative combinations, there’s no shortage of flavours. Their caramello (pepe saya sea salt caramel) and mango flavours are must-tries, but the true joy comes from exploring their unique…

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Sliced salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, octopus, and otoro made fresh to order in a takeaway container

GetSashimi Restaurant & Takeaway Bondi Beach

08/04/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Get Sashimi, conveniently located by the iconic Bondi Beach is the perfect pitstop after a hot sunny day with plenty of cold seafood and sushi ready to-go. This is the most extensive seafood selection in a single Sydney store you’ll come across. This takeaway restaurant also extends as a sushi train…

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Bowl of Bonito, Mushroom broth on a bed of fresh greenery and flowers

Oncore By Clare Smyth Restaurant Barangaroo

29/03/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Oncore by Clare Smyth is located inside the upscale Crown Sydney in Barangaroo and gives you a visually stunning dining experience. Everything from the views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the interiors and ambience scream sophistication. Whether you go for the set menu or pick something off the a la…

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Sano-san adding garnish to a tuna seaweed wrap

Azuma Omakase Sydney

20/03/2024 /

TL; DR | Summary Dining at Azuma under the guidance of Chef Sano is a pure gastronomic excellence. Known as one of Australia’s top sushi chefs, with over 33 years of expertise and stints at renowned restaurants like Tetsuya and Sokyo, Chef Sano’s omakase experience at Azuma is a rare and sought-after treat. The only…

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