Light Years Newcastle is more than just dinner – it’s an experience. With modern Asian flavours, a stunning art deco setting, and cocktails worth lingering over, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again.
Susuru Japanese Izakaya in Newcastle has reopened with a fresh new look and the same comforting Japanese flavours locals love. From rich, velvety tonkotsu ramen to crispy karaage and sticky honey soy wings, here’s what we tried — and which dishes we’d order again.
This month’s roundup is wrapped in winter warmth, big life shifts, and little joys worth savouring. From comforting bowls of pho to some of the best shows out there recently, and a few beauty gems in between, here’s everything I wrote, loved, and recommend from July.
Hanok Korean BBQ is an authentic charcoal dining experience on Westfield Kotara’s rooftop. Explore the Hanok Korean BBQ menu featuring premium wagyu cuts, seafood, and a fun Korean BBQ buffet vibe in Newcastle.
Fresh seafood and classic fish and chips by the lake – discover Swordfish Warners Bay for casual dining, takeaway, and generous seafood platters.
Antojitos Newcastle serves fresh, bold Mexican food in a vibrant space. Delicious tacos, burritos, house-made aguas frescas, and chill vibes make it a local favourite.
If you’re searching for the best ramen in Chatswood, Manpuku Ramen is worth the hype. This cozy spot serves up soul-warming bowls like the vegetarian Yasai Shoyu with its delicate soy-based broth, and the Tsukemen with thick, tangy dipping sauce that’s an umami explosion. With dishes on the Manpuku Chatswood menu that range from crispy Karaage Chicken to perfectly pan-fried Gyoza, this is the ultimate destination for ramen in Sydney.
This family-run Vietnamese restuarant serves the best bowls of rich, delicate Pho.
If you’re after soulful Korean street food in Newcastle, look no further than Sukimama — the beloved pop-up tucked above the Merewether Surf Life Saving Club. From handmade dumplings to bubbling corn cheese and the sweetest Hotteok, it’s food that feels personal, comforting, and full of heart. This Sunday marks Sukimama’s final pop-up at Merewether, but word is something exciting is coming. Here’s what we ate — and why you should catch it before it wraps up.
Craving ramen in Newcastle? Hokkaiya in Hamilton is a cosy, underrated Japanese spot that’s perfect for autumn. Think rich tonkotsu ramen, some of the best takoyaki in town, and prices that won’t sting. Locals love it — and now I do too.
