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There's a secret in every dumpling at Sydney's Mr Yip

Chef Kirk Yip's menu is full of surprising dishes that challenge assumptions about eating dumplings.

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Travel back in time in Mascot at Wan

Retro Japanese coffee shops are one of the inspirations for Wan, a likeable eatery that celebrates the wide-ranging food that can be served in a bowl.

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Don't mention the plant-based meat at Flave

The menu's entirely plant-based origins at Flave won't cross your mind if no one mentions it.

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Sydney's frou-frou-free Loulou is a flexible bistro for uncertain times

This charming and reassuring French bistro has a lot of other things going on as well, reviews Terry Durack.

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Lau's legacy lives on at Benyue Kitchen

Fans of Lau's Family Kitchen were crushed when it closed last year. Now, longtime Lau's chefs are back with a place of their own in Melbourne's north-west.

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Get fired up about the future of Melbourne dining at Miss Mi

Don't miss the off-menu kangaroo satay skewers at this fascinating Asian-Australian fusion restaurant, reviews Dani Valent.

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MuMu is a pan-Asian party at the Ivy

Merivale's latest venue is the most exciting south-east Asian dining to grace George Street in years, reviews Callan Boys.

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Cinder is a modern steakhouse worthy of destination status

Besha Rodell rejoices in the return of the grand pub dining room and the focus on fantastic steaks.

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Why you should stick Yakitori Bar on you hitlist, Melbourne

This house of sizzling chicken skewers, katsu sandos and premium sashimi from the team behind Komeyui deserves to be on your radar.

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Revenge of the 'burbs at Baba's Place

With a shift towards working from home, it is time for suburban restaurants to shine.

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