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Big chain, small reward at The Boiling Crab

An American chain serving crab in a bag may not be worth your time and money.

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Grand hotel lobby dining at Luke's Kitchen on Pitt Street

Luke's Kitchen is a casual name for a grand 1930s hotel restaurant pitched for business lunches and glitzy dinners.

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A different kettle of fish at Mister Fish in Earlwood

This neighbourhood chippie offers a fresh take on some old favourites.

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Join the queue for hotpot meets barbecue

An hour spent standing on the footpath outside Melbourne's Nana Thai Style Hotpot and BBQ is a small price to pay, writes Besha Rodell.

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Lo and behold, this perfect piece of sushi is 10 seconds of bliss

Callan Boys finally lands a booking at Kuon, one of Sydney's most popular omakase restaurants.

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Staging a CBD revival at Kazan at 25 Martin Place

Premier cru Chablis and first-rate sushi trump WFH ham and cheese sandwiches at CBD newcomer Kazan.

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Home-style Japanese omelettes at Omu in Ultimo

When Mikiko Terasaki started serving omurice at her market stall, she became a social media sensation. Now she's serving up the Japanese staple in her permanent diner.

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Hotel Bellinzona's lamb shoulder is a thing of glory

Besha Rodell is reminded of the restorative power of a warm country meal in a beautiful and historic room in Hepburn Springs.

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It's all about the lamb iskender at Izgara

This Potts Point Turkish restaurant is not for the lamb-averse. What you're really here for is the grilled lamb with pide bits and yoghurt, reviews Callan Boys.

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Neighbourhood restaurant Henry Sugar punches well above its weight

This inventive, friendly and cosy Carlton North local ought to be beloved by a wider swath of the city, as well.

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