Porteno, Surry Hills

Having heard many stories about the legendary Argentinian BBQ at Porteno, we excitedly booked a reservation as a reunion of sorts post the omicron wave. After a fire broke out at their restaurant in 2015, Porteno moved to their current location on Holt Street in Surry Hills. A very quiet street, the restaurant was very much removed from the hustle and bustle of Crown Street. … Continue reading Porteno, Surry Hills

Goryon-san, Surry Hills

Goryon-san is a Japanese Hakata Yakitori Izakaya known for their yakitori & grill omakase courses and umeshu drinks. Located in Surry Hills, Goryon-san is a short walk from Central station and set in a cozy but spacious storefront suitable for both small and larger groups. There is a cool omakase-like set up with some seats stationed around the bar area where they grill the yakitori … Continue reading Goryon-san, Surry Hills

Nikkei Restaurant, Surry Hills

Intrigued by the premise of Japanese and Peruvian fusion, and being rather uneducated in the realms of Peruvian food, I headed to Nikkei restaurant in Surry Hills to try out their summer menu. It wasn’t until I arrived that I realised the restaurant is not fusion at all, but rather a cuisine in itself created by Peruvians of Japanese descent who begun using traditional Japanese … Continue reading Nikkei Restaurant, Surry Hills