Aria Persian Fast Food
You can’t take five steps without running into a new burger spot in Sydney, but how many of them offer a decent burger for under a tenner? Aria’s is just $6.90 for a grilled patty of kofta, vegies and special sauce in a soft bun. 1 Iron Street, North Parramatta, 02 8626 8956
Belly Bao
Taiwanese bao – fluffy steamed buns filled with braised meats and pickled vegies – have been easier to find in Sydney over the past few years but nobody’s doing them as well as Belly Bao. The classic slow-braised pork belly bao is top-notch, although fried chicken and tofu options give it a run for its money.184 King Street, Newtown, bellybao.com
Chat Thai
Each of Sydney’s many Chat Thai locations deserves a spot on this list (as does their great Boon Cafe and Jarern Chai supermarket) but the lunch-friendly Galeries location is the best value for money. Boasting a bain-marie full of ever-changing Thai curries, stir-fries and more, $12 will get you a plate piled high with rice and your choice of two dishes. Shop 1, lower level, The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney, 02 9283 5789,chatthai.com.au
Chatkazz
The undisputed king of Indian street snacks in Sydney, Chatkazz in Harris Park – one of three locations – is massive, colourful and almost always completely full of diners tucking into classics like biryani and roti alongside bizarre (and delicious) takes on Western snacks such as club sandwiches and pizza.Shop 4-6, 14-20 Station Street East, Harris Park, 02 8677 0033, chatkazz.com.au
El Jannah
You can smell El Jannah from kilometres away. This Granville institution (it’s also hatched four other locations) must go through thousands of charcoal chickens a week, and while the chicken alone is worth the visit, it’ll be the addictive garlic sauce that’s served with it (and a big pile of pink pickles) that will have you coming back. 4-8 South Street, Granville, 02 9637 0977,eljannah.com.au
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