The Best Restaurants in Burwood For 2023
Be it a big night out with friends or simply a Saturday lunch for two, time to secure a table at these Burwood standouts.
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1. Soi 25 Thai Restaurant and Bar
High – end Thai restaurant located in the heart of Burwood, Soi 25 has an elegant fitout, perfect for dates, friends, family or business and is located less than a 5-minute walk from the Coca Cola sign.
Soi 25 Restaurant and Bar serves delicious modern and beautifully presented Thai dishes inspired by Thai street food classics. The focus is on using fresh ingredients to deliver the bold and adventurous flavours of Thailand to its patrons.
The menu has been specially created by the talented Head Chef Ken Pongsakorn who has more than 15 years of experience working with renowned Thai restaurants across Sydney.
Ken has developed a contemporary take on Thai food and prides himself on showcasing the authentic taste of Thailand using a fusion of traditional and modern cooking techniques.
Recent specials have included Hokkaido Seared Chilli Scallop (seared Japanese scallop with crispy salmon skin, black caviar and watermelon dressed with chilli, lime, garlic and coriander sauce), Crispy Whole Snapper (Deep fried whole snapper, fillet into bite sizes topped with mango salad and cashew nuts ), Crab Thick Soup (Crab meat, coconut cream with soya bean paste and tamarind sauce) and the Tom Yum Seafood Hotpot (Classic Thai spicy soup infused with chilli jam, galangal, lemongrass, eschalot, lime, kaffir lime leaf, fish sauce, coriander, mushroom and tomato served in a hotpot )
The banquet menu is excellent value, a generous selection of dishes with dessert. The desserts here are particularly good and should not be missed.
Fully licensed
Bookings strongly advised but you can get lucky on the day.
Website
Address
226 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
Telephone
02 93681620
info@soi25.com.au
2. Spicy Joint
Spicy Joint can be a bit spicy (refer to name of restaurant). The menu offers a big range of dishes, many not often seen—be adventurous and try something new! Spicy pork slices with chengdu cold noodles, spicy fish, spicy chicken and jellyfish are excellent. Best version of the classic Gong Po Chicken in ages.
The dishes offered are made from traditional recipes and are packed full of flavour with many options to choose from. Big portion sizes for most dishes.
Clean, modern fit out. Great good, good spot for friends and family.
Website
none but you can order takeaway on google
Telephone
Address
35A Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
3. Onyx Grill
Onyx Grill is a premium destination inspired by the surrounding environment and modern Australian cuisine. Onyx Grill Restaurant Burwood is a fine dining venue focusing on Australian Steak & Seafood combined with award winning wines & premium service. Highlights from the menu include the steaks, the salmon tataki, and king prawn.
Onyx Grill features bespoke dry aging cabinets which store the quality meat and fish on offer. Much of the menu is prepared on an open fire that uses natural timber such as Iron Bark sourced from the Blue Mountains or over charcoal in the Mibarasa oven.
Onyx Grill’s menu philosophy is to use the finest Australian ingredients, with the best seasonal produce, cooked over natural fire.
The elegant modern interior offers tables and private rooms. Perfect for friends, date night, family and small events.
Website
Telephone
Address
Crown Plaza Burwood, Ground Floor, 60 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
4. Rengaya Casual Dining
Rengaya Casual Dining is a top-quality Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.
As the name says, Rengaya Casual Dining is a nicely casual place that offers traditional Japanese BBQ dishes like beef & seafood, along with sushi and a broad selection of beer and cocktails.
The menu includes both a la carte and all you can eat options.
The alcohol selection is a great match for the food and the location. To drink, there are a range of Japanese beers, top-shelf whisky, shochu and umeshu (plum wine), with some selections available in tasting flights.
The quality of the food and the service is excellent.
Rengaya Casual Dining’s industrial design and light timber beams on the restaurant’s exterior create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Covid rules permitting there are also two tatami-style private rooms, each accommodating up to twelve people.
Website
Telephone
Address
Emerald Square Burwood Level 2/27-31 Belmore St, Burwood NSW 2134
5. Apandim Uyghur Restaurant Burwood
Basic setting and ambiance, but terrific food!
Uyghur (Northwest China) food emphasis on noodles, dumplings, chicken, lamb and tasty broth. The goshnan (a crispy “meat pie” filled with lamb) is an excellent choice.
Food is delicious and filling amazing and the serving size is plentiful. Packed full of flavour and spice so be ready to feel it. The yoghurt drinks are a terrific way to complement the meal. Restaurant busy and bright. Service was nice and efficient. Great value Great spot for meal with friends.
This is a Halal Restaurant.
Website
https://apandim-uyghur-restaurant.business.site/ also a Facebook site.
Telephone
Address
189 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
6. Mr Stonebowl Burwood
Delicious and creative Chinese dishes served in a bustling, warm eatery with a ticket-based seating system. (At a restaurant, write how many in your group on the list are stuck on the window – and take a ticket -if you are not there when they call out your ticket, you may lose your spot as they move quickly to the next number).
Once inside, Big selection to choose from, flag staff down when ready to order.
Mr Stonebowl is not expensive, so you feel ok trying new things. Most of the stir fry dishes are served in stone bowls of all shapes.
At peak times it can take a bit of time to get in—and to get served once there. But once you get the food all is good!
Website
Telephone
Address
GF 122, 122-126 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
Criteria
Criteria to select this list included:
- Tasty food, nice space, good service.
- Well priced
- There is something memorable about it.
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Outdoor furniture is not what it used to be. Long gone are the rickety timber settings and faded plastic chairs. Thanks to innovations in surface development, outdoor furniture and fabrics can now be hard to distinguish from their indoor counterparts. Water, UV and mould resistant, they have been engineered to withstand weather conditions while still maintaining their good looks. With summer almost here, we’ve assembled our best 10 outdoor furniture retailers to ensure that when the sun comes out, you’re ready to enjoy your own great outdoors.
Tait
Susan and Gordon Tait started their outdoor furniture business in 1992 with a commitment to Australian designed and made outdoor furniture created to withstand local conditions. Thirty years later, they have an enviable reputation for sustainability, offsetting 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide and diverting almost a tonne of soft plastic from landfill each year, as well as continuing to manufacture out of Melbourne. Oh, and their ranges of steel and timber chairs, tables, benches and accessories have a timeless beauty and durability that makes them incredibly desirable.
madebytait.com.au
Mamagreen
Another business committed to sustainable practices, Mamagreen furniture is manufactured using materials that are either recycled or can be recycled. More than 90 percent of the teak Mamagreen uses is sourced from old buildings, with the remaining timber from managed plantations. If you’re looking for that resort feel at home, this is the place to go. In fact, their products can be found in hotels around Australia. We love the circular Begonia lounge, which is perfect for hosting friends while, for shade, you can’t go past the flexible Sombrero shade.
mamagreen.com.au
Coco Republic
This Australian business headed up by Anthony Spon-Smith has been making great strides with its outdoor furniture ranges in recent years. Perhaps more than any other of the leading brands, the outdoor furniture looks and feels like the indoor equivalent, with upholstered seating (designed to get wet and dry off quickly) and chunky timber or stone-look tables and pedestals. Taking inspo from Mediterranean resorts like the French or Italian Riveras, this is one brand worth staying home for.
cocorepublic.com.au
Cosh Living
Founded in 2008 on an ethos of Live Life Well, Cosh Living offers a comprehensive range of products for outdoor use, from pots, tables and chairs, through to outdoor lighting, rugs, daybeds and more. With leading brands such as Manutti, Tribu, Dedon and Coast at their disposal, the look is one of relaxed sophistication, whether it’s a bean bag poolside or an oversized sofa on the deck. With such an extensive range of products, this is one company where a visit to the showroom is useful, to help coordinate your look.
coshliving.com.au
Eco Outdoor
Equally well known for their range of outdoor building supplies such as pavers, walling and pool surfaces, Eco Outdoor’s selection of outdoor furniture is just as popular, thanks to its focus on European styling and durability. Specifically designed for outdoor living, there’s everything from outdoor dining tables and chairs in teak, wicker or aluminium through to lounges, beanbags and umbrellas. With showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, you can drop in and assess the quality for yourself.
ecooutdoor.com.au
Satara
Whatever you need to furnish your outdoor space, chances are Satara has it. From lounge chairs and barstools to outdoor rugs and pot stands, this retailer has everything you need to create a comfortable and stylish outdoor space. With showrooms in most capital cities, you can experience the quality for yourself before making a final purchase. Designs range from classic Australian style through to contemporary Euro.
satara.com.au
GlobeWest
If it’s flexible outdoor furniture with modern lines you’re after, check out the range of sofas, coffee tables and dining suites from GlobeWest. Materials range from teak and aluminium to woven resin and ceramic in contemporary styles suited to a variety of architectural styles. Available direct to trade, the website also has an easy stockist search option to locate your nearest retailer.
globewest.com.au
Cotswold Furniture
There’s a reason why this legendary outdoor furniture supplier has been in business for more than 40 years. Known for its classic, durable outdoor furniture, Cotswold has longstanding associations with brands such as Vincent Sheppard and Fast Outdoor Lifestyle, as well as Cotswold Teak. While their loyal client base loves the classics, including Lloyd Loom and teak Adirondack chairs, this company has continued to evolve and innovate with contemporary ranges designed to stand the test of time.
cotswoldfurniture.com.au
Ikea
It’s hard to go past Ikea for knockabout, versatile outdoor furniture that retains a sense of style. If you have an outdoor space to fill, chances are Ikea has the chair, lounge, outdoor table or accessories to fill it. We particularly love the classic moulded frame of the Skarpo chair (pictured) but could be persuaded by the highback woven Hogsten chair. For smaller spaces, the Torparo is a great shelf or mini table you can attach to the railing or fence.
ikea.com/au
Castlery
This largely online furniture retailer initially sought to provide adaptable, compact furniture for the apartment market in Singapore. As it turns out, it’s a great fit for the Australian market too, as backyards and balcony spaces decrease in size. The range of dining and lounge suites is classic, with slimline armrests and legs. Colours are limited to greys and beiges but could easily be brightened up with accent cushions if that’s your style.
castlery.com/au
How do I choose the right outdoor dining setting for me?
While many of the same principles apply whether you’re dining indoors or out, the big difference is the weather. Outdoor furniture can take a beating if it is exposed to UV and rain for extended periods of time, so your choice will depend on whether your furniture will at least have some covering or will most likely be completely in the elements. Aluminium furniture can be a great option because it is lightweight and easy to move around, while teak ages to silver grey when left in the sun. If space is a factor, folding or stackable chairs can be useful.
What’s the difference between indoor lounge cushions and the ones on outdoor lounges?
Outdoor cushions are specially designed for the weather conditions, with quick dry foam inserts to allow water to drain away relatively fast. They’re also covered with UV, water and mould resistant fabrics specified for outdoor use. Sunbrella is the market leader for outdoor fabrics in Australia and uses solution dyed acrylic to create fabrics that are almost indiscernible from their indoor equivalents. Interior designers have been known to specify high quality outdoor fabrics for use in high traffic indoor spaces, such as family and rumpus rooms.
I have an outdoor space I want to furnish. Should I choose a lounge suite or a dining setting?
It’s really a lifestyle decision here. If you enjoy entertaining friends regularly, a dining setting might be the most useful option. In some homes, outdoor dining might also provide a bit more room to move, making it a great option for hosting bigger groups. However, if you already have an indoor dining setting facing onto the outdoor space, there’s not much point doubling up. An outdoor lounge can create a flexible space for casual relaxation, or somewhere to sit to enjoy coffee or drinks with friends before or after dinner.
Consumers are going to gravitate toward applications powered by the buzzy new technology, analyst Michael Wolf predicts
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
