If previous years have been anything to go by, the Sydney Night Noodle Markets – much like the Melbourne Night Noodle Markets – are going to turn it on for food lovers.
As always, in Hyde Park from 4-21 October it makes one of the biggest events of Sydney Good Food Month.
Complete with forty sizzling hawker-style stalls showcasing Asia’s best cooking techniques and flavours, the Night Noodle Markets will turn it on with the likes of Mr. Bao, Chat Thai, Mr Miyagi and Wonderbao (both coming to Sydney from Melbourne for the first time), Chur Burger, Donut Papi, Gelato Messina and Black Star Pastry.
And here’re the best hawkers to get your fill from for the whole three weeks:
For a taste of Thailand: Khanom Jeen Nahm Ya at Chat Thai – A favourite amongst Sydney chefs, Chat Thai’s fermented rice noodles with coconut curry and fish dumplings is a classic not to be missed.
For a taste of Taiwan: Gua Bao Trio at Mr Bao – Mr Bao always keep it fun and flavoursome offering a ‘Gua Bao Trio’, including crackling pork belly, karaage chicken and Korean beef served in a cloud like taco shaped bun.
For a taste of China: Dim Sum with Chinese Dim Sum King – Steamed to perfection these prawn, pork, chives or mushroom dumplings accompanied with spicy dipping sauces will cure any craving.
For a taste of the Philippines: BBQ Pork Skewers at Hoy Pinoy – Hoy Pinoy is a constant star of the Night Noodle Markets, drawing a crowd with their fiery, smoky barbecues grilling succulent skewers.
For a taste of Sri Lanka – Chicken Biryanai at Foods of the Realm. This traditional aromatic spicy chicken and rice dish brings Sri Lankan culture to Hyde Park.
For a taste of South Korea: Korean potato at Twistto – Locally sourced potatoes are hand-cut into 35mm-long spirals before being battered, flash fried and topped with a range of sprinklings like chicken salt, salt and vinegar, chilli or cracked pepper.
For a taste of Malaysia: Fried Radish Cakes at May’s Malaysian Kitchen – May’s special Fried Radish Cakes is a much-loved hawker favourite and perfect for sharing at the Night Noodle Markets.
For a taste of Vietnam – Traditional Pho at #eatFUH – A hearty broth, soft fluffy noodles and an abundance of fresh herbs, Eat Fuh capture the essence of Vietnamese cooking with their bone broth and rare beef or chicken varieties.
For a taste of Japan – Osaka Noodles at Donburi Station – A favourite at the Noodle Markets, these guys have perfected the fried Japanese noodles served with sizzling pork.
For vegans and vegetarians – Sticky Sesame Wings at Little Turtle. Little Turtle boasts an entirely-vegan menu. Their lightly battered cauliflower coated with sweet homemade soy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds is a winner.
For gluten free options – Banh Khot at Hello Auntie. This dish is Modern Vietnamese at its best – coconut and turmeric pikelets, prawns and smelt roe.
