11 Affordable Eats in Barangaroo

When is a sandwich more than a sandwich? When it’s jam-packed with crunchy chicken schnitzel with Nashville hot sauce, spicy bulgogi beef or classic fried sweet and sour pork. Grab some gourmet sambos or juicy burger for a perfect picnic in Barangaroo to-go.

Sydney’s best Japanese burger coming right up and for under $20 too. Sink your teeth into the signature Ume Burger, topped with wagyu beef, house-made miso sauce, and truffle mayonnaise. There’s reasonably priced wine by the glass and Japanese beers or try a zingy sweet-and-sour house-made soda. 

Head to Devon Café to shake up your weekend brunch with exciting flavours like breakfast-style Japanese okonomiyaki with bacon and eggs or Truffle Wagyu Hash. You won’t pay more than standard Sydney café prices, either. If money is no object the $99 per person ‘Brunch Experience’ has us salivating at its fresh truffle-infused menu from duck leg confit and wagyu filet mignon to a sweet truffle sundae.

Feeling spicy? Belle’s Hot Chicken serves up some of the best fried chicken around. Their spicy chicken sandwich with a side is a flavour-packed steal. Wash it down with tap beers and house wine. If you’ve got a big party to feed, try Bottomless Belles’ buckets of hot wings and jugs of spiked house coolers or Belles Original Draught.

Sushi Hon offers a delicious range of sushi and sashimi. How much it costs depends how many dishes you stack up off the train where plates start at just $3. Fill up on jumbo sushi rolls or brimming Donburi bowls or hearty udon noodle soups. 

Who doesn’t love a good toastie? Especially a toastie that packs a whole meal in a sandwich. In what may be the world’s most creative toastie menu, Toastie Smith flavours include Wagyu Beef Don, Kimi Porky, Ham and Spam 3.0 and even a Taro Breeze (taro paste, pork floss, mayonnaise and osmanthus). Get your face around one. For those feeling less adventurous, the bacon and scrambled egg toastie makes a classic and filling start to the day. 

Fast, fresh, fabulous Vietnamese street food. Bahn Meats & Co’s signature Banh Mi, loaded with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables, is a classic. Fill it with your choice of succulent meats, grilled prawn, salt and pepper tofu or salad. Add a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee for a full and flavorsome meal. 

Fishbowl is a great go-to for healthy, delicious poke bowls that are affordable and satisfying. Customise your bowl with a variety of fresh ingredients for a nutritious meal that won’t empty your wallet. Perfect for a quick, guilt-free lunch.

Transport your taste buds to the hawker markets of Malaysia with Ipoh Town’s authentic street food. The city of Ipoh in Northwestern Malaysia is famous for its charming old town and thriving street food culture, serving dishes like laksa, char kway teow, and mee goreng. Enjoy all of these classics here along with plenty of roti, stir-fries, noodle soups, and traditional drinks. 

Winghaus is your ultimate destination for wings, beer, and sports. With 40 beers on tap and big screens showing all the major games, it’s the perfect spot for a cheap and cheerful night out. Their signature wings come in a variety of flavours like classic buffalo, honey sriracha, and garlic parmesan. Don’t miss their happy hour specials with discounted drinks and snacks. Pair your wings with a cold beer and settle in for a great time without splurging.

More than just a coffee haven, this newly opened gem deliveres on all fronts - delicious, affordable feeds, a buzzing atmosphere, and coffee that'll truly make your day. Word on the street is that the chilli scrambled eggs are worth the trip alone!