Blanca

Top choice in Sydney


The crisp white minimalism of the decor here belies the food, where there's plenty going on. Marrying Japanese and European ideas along with quality Australian produce, there are some truly delicious morsels created – think seafood, slow-cooked meat, pickles, unusual mayonnaises – and lots of flavour. There are several tasting menus, including vegetarian (can be vegan) ones.

The izakaya next door does a bar menu.


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