Sydney; the state capital of Australia’s New South Wales, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. This world-renowned city offers something for everyone; young and old and no matter how many times you’ve visited before, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. It is home to a cosmopolitan and international population and is said to be one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The city is also home to iconic landmarks and attractions-like the Sydney Opera House, areas of incredible beauty-like the Royal Botanic Gardens, pristine beaches-like Bondi Beach, a vibrant culture and so much more. Sydney is a city that should be on every individuals travel bucket list. This guide not only aims to ensure Muslim visitors that finding Muslim-friendly facilities in Sydney will prove to be quite easy, it also highlights some of the best restaurants that Muslims should dine at when in the city.
With so much to see and do, Sydney draws in visitors from all around the world. With it being Australia’s most multicultural city, Sydney definitely has something for everyone’s taste buds when it comes to cuisines. The food found at any of the below mentioned restaurants highlights the city’s rich multicultural heritage, and therefore ranges from Turkish to Indian, Lebanese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Persian, Chinese, Thai and Pakistani. Many of them serve mouth-watering home-style dishes, at affordable rates, that will keep you coming back for more. Just like exploring the attractions in a country or city, we believe that tourists need to be open to trying out new types of food too.
One Halal restaurant in Sydney, that is worthy of a visit, is Laroche Restaurant, in Lakemba, which is known to serve a variety of authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes. Another restaurant frequented by Sydneysiders is Halallicious, which is said to have a private room for families, also ideal for Muslim women who wear the niqab. If you’re looking for some of the finest Thai food you’ve ever had, Thai Hutt is definitely worth a visit. If you’re looking to dine at a couple of Thai restaurants during your stay in Sydney, Thainamite; located in Auburn, will keep you coming back for more Pad See Ew and Chilli Garlic Crab!
Al-Aseel, located in Greenacre, is a Lebanese restaurant that comes highly recommended and has received fantastic reviews by local food critics. For those craving authentic Lebanese pizzas, a visit to the Golden Manoush Lebanese Bakery in Guildford is a must! Another restaurant that has got great reviews is George's Café in Burwoord. Wander down to Impress Wood Fired Cuisine, after a fun day out with the family, for memorable wood fired pizzas and steaks.
If other cuisines are more your style, there are plenty of other Halal eateries in Sydney. Desi Hut, Titanic Café, Oakhill Pizza & Pasta, Jasmine 1, Café Kasturi, Banjara Indian Restaurant are all said to be Muslim owned and/or Halal certified, but it is always best to double check the Halal status of the food served at any restaurant before placing an order.
So, after a fun but tiring day at Bondi Beach, or an adventure-filled one at the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, what better way to wind down and relax than to dine on delicious chicken tikka or divine kibbeh and hummus at one of these incredible restaurants? Be a little daring and try out some pad Thai and shawarma, or maybe some satay and nasi lemak too!
