Waterloo has developed into one of inner Sydney’s most useful dining neighbourhoods: compact enough to explore without a grand plan, but varied enough to cover a proper dinner, a quick bowl of noodles, weekend brunch and a relaxed pub meal. Around Danks Street, Bourke Street, Crystal Street and the Green Square edge of the suburb, newer apartment precincts sit beside long-standing community venues, giving the local food scene a character that feels polished in places and pleasingly casual in others.
The strongest restaurants and cafés here tend to know exactly what they are. There are focused Thai kitchens, a teahouse that treats every pot with ceremony, a bustling Chinese family restaurant, neighbourhood cafés with loyal regulars and pubs that work equally well for an easy lunch or a lively evening. Many of Waterloo’s best meals are also designed for sharing, whether that means dumplings and noodles, a spread of Thai dishes or familiar bistro favourites around a large table.
This guide brings together ten standout places in Waterloo, with options for different appetites, budgets and occasions. Menus, prices and opening hours can change, so it is worth checking the venue directly before making a special trip, particularly for weekend dining or group bookings.
Zensation Teahouse
Zensation Teahouse offers one of Waterloo’s most distinctive dining experiences. Tea is the centre of attention rather than an afterthought, with the room designed for slowing down over carefully prepared Chinese leaves. Guests can explore fragrant oolong, earthy pu-erh, green and white teas, or ask for guidance when the range feels unfamiliar. The measured pace makes Zensation especially appealing for a quiet catch-up, a reflective solo visit or an afternoon that calls for something more considered than another hurried coffee.
The food complements the tea without competing with it. Dumplings, buns, sticky rice and other compact savoury dishes lend themselves to sharing, while sweeter bites can turn a tea session into a gentle afternoon indulgence. The pleasure lies in pairing different flavours and noticing how the character of a tea changes through successive infusions. For diners curious about traditional tea service, this is an approachable place to move beyond a standard pot and experience the ritual as part of the meal.
Address: Shop 82, 792 Bourke Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Zensation Teahouse Menu
Popular Items
Pork Spring Rolls
Pork Spring Rolls
Veggie Spring Rolls
Veggie Spring Rolls Vegetarian
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Yum Cha
Guangdong Dim Sum 廣東燒賣
Siu Mai with pork and prawn.
Shanghai Pork Dumpling 上海生煎飽
Pan fried Pork Bun 生煎飽 4 Pcs per serve.
BBQ Pork Buns 义燒飽
4 pieces of char Siu Bao.
Combination Roast Duck Gow Gee 焼鴨餃子
4 pieces, made with sticky rice flour.
Vegetable and Mushroom Gow Gee 素菇餃子
4 pieces with spinach and chives.
Lotus Vegetarian Sticky Rice Parcels (素糯米雞).
Vegan. 2 pieces made with Shitake mushroom and tofu (Lor Mai Gai 素糯米雞).
Vegetarian Gow Gee 素菜餃
Vegan. 4 pieces made with rice flour.
Edamame 毛豆
Soy Beans slowly blanch with seasoned salt.
Prawn Gow Gee 廣東蝦餃
4 pieces of Har gao, made with rice flour.
Prawn and Chives Gow Gee Dumplings 韮菜海鲜餃
4 pieces, made with rice flour.
New Dumplings
Vegetarian Bun 素菜飽
4 pieces of Bun.
Golden Custard Bun 奶黃飽。
4 pieces of Custard Bun.
Chinese Sausage Bun 臘腸飽
2 pieces of Sausage Bun.
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf Parcel 荷葉素糯米雞
2 pieces.
Vegetable and Coriander Gow Gee 香茜素菜餃
4 pieces of Coriander, made with rice flour.
Shanghai Sticky Rice Sui Mai 上海糯米焼賣
4 pieces of sticky rice Sui Mai.上海糯米焼賣
Zoo Family
Zoo Family is a lively Chinese restaurant built for communal dining. Its broad menu suits groups with mixed preferences, but the most rewarding approach is to order several dishes for the table and let everyone try a little of everything. Dumplings, noodles, rice dishes and richly seasoned mains form the backbone of the offering, with comforting flavours and generous portions making it a dependable choice for families and hungry groups.
The restaurant is particularly well suited to colder evenings, when a warming hotpot or broth-led dish makes an easy centrepiece. Coconut chicken hotpot is among the more distinctive options, balancing savoury depth with a gentler aromatic sweetness, while bolder stir-fries and chilli-forward plates add contrast. Zoo Family is not about fussy presentation or drawn-out formality; its appeal is the energetic atmosphere, expansive choice and simple pleasure of passing bowls and plates around a busy table.
Address: 21 Archibald Avenue, Waterloo NSW 2017
Zoo Family Menu
Popular Items
U52 Wok Fried Scrambled Eggs With Tomato
U06 Kung Pao Chicken
U65 Beef Mince Fried Rice
U09 Wok Fried Special Stewed Lamb Ribs
U30 Wok Fried Diced Chicken With Dry Chilli
U33 Beef With Vegetables In Hot Chiili Oil Soup
U10 Ma Po Tofu
U42 Chongqing Style Spicy Sauce With Tofu Pudding
U26 Wok Fried Scrambled Egg With Prawns
U12 Mongolian Beef on Sizzling Iron Plate
Entree
U01 Chicken in Chilli and Sichuan Pepper Sauce
U02 Chicken in Spring Onions Sauce
U03 Shanghai Wonton in Special Chilli Sauce
U04 Black Fungus with Hot and Sour Sauce
U05 Seaweed with Hot and Sour Sauce
Wok Fried Selections
U06 Kung Pao Chicken
U07 Salt and Pepper Fried Pork Ribs
U08 Peking Style Sweet and Sour Sauce Pork Ribs
U09 Wok Fried Special Stewed Lamb Ribs
U10 Ma Po Tofu
U12 Mongolian Beef on Sizzling Iron Plate
U13 Mongolian Chicken on Sizzling Iron Plate
U14 Satay Beef on Sizzling Iron Plate
U15 Satay Chicken on Sizzling Iron Plate
U16 Curry Beef on Sizzling Iron Plate
U17 Curry Chicken on Sizzling Iron Plate
U18 Black Pepper Beef on Sizzling Iron Plate
U19 Black Pepper Chicken on Sizzling Iron Plate
U20 Wok Fried Clams With Ginger And Shallot
U21 Wok Fried Clams With Special Chilli Sauce
U22 Wok Fried Lamb Thin Slices With Chili
U23 Wok Fried Lamb Thin Slices With Garlic Sauce
U24 Wok Fried Smoky Pork Slice With Pickled Beans
U25 Prawn and Tofu With Salty Egg Yolk
U26 Wok Fried Scrambled Egg With Prawns
U27 Wok Fried Chicken Gizzard And Chicken Heart With Pickled Beans
U28 Wok Fried Squid Tentacles with Chili
U29 Wok Fried Beef With Oyster Mushroom
Very Sichuan Selections
U30 Wok Fried Diced Chicken With Dry Chilli
U31 Wok Fried Pork Chitterlings With Chili
U32 Wok Fried Squid Tentacles With Dry Chilli
U33 Beef With Vegetables In Hot Chiili Oil Soup
U34 Fish Fillet in Hot Chilli Oil Soup
U35 Fish Fillet with Pickled Mustard Soup
U36 Wok Fried Braised Chicken Wings With Chili
U37 Wok Fried Braised Pork Knuckle With Chilli
Self Choice Spicy Mix
U39 Meat And Seafood Mix
U40 Vegetable Mix
U41 Noodle Mix
Whole Barramundi Fish
U42 Chongqing Style Spicy Sauce With Tofu Pudding
U43 Spicy Sauce
U44 Yellow Chilli Sauce
U45 King Oyster Mushroom In Chicken Stock
U46 Stir Fried Garlic Sauce
U47 Pickled Vegetable Sauce
Vegetable Selections
U48 Wok Fried Chinese Broccoli With Garlic
U50 Wok Fried Cabbage With Chilli
U51 Wok Fried Braised Eggplant
U52 Wok Fried Scrambled Eggs With Tomato
U53 Wok Fried Sweet Corn With Pine Nuts
U54 Wok Fried Baby Bok Choy With Fresh Garlic
U55 Wok Fried Baby Bok Choy With Chili
U56 Wok Fried Eggplant With Sweet And Chili Sauce
U57 Wok Fried Cabbage With Rice Vermicelli
U58 Wok Fried Cauliflower With Chilli
Dumplings
U59 Pork and Chive Dumplings
Signature Fried Rice And Noodle
U69 Scrambled Eggs and Tomato Fried Noodle
U70 Chinese Sausage and Egg Fried Rice with Chili
U71 Steamed Rice
U62 Char Ho Fun (Stir Fried Rice Noodle With Beef)
U63 Stir Fried Combination Rice Noodle (Singapore Style)
U65 Beef Mince Fried Rice
U66 Chicken And Pineapple Fried Rice
U67 Special Combination Fried Rice
U68 Special Combination Curry Fried Rice
Soup
U72 Special Hot and Sour Soup
U73 West Lake Beef Mince Soup
U74 Clam and Tofu Soup
Desserts and Drinks
U76 Cold Jelly with Sugar
U77 Coke
U79 Master Kong Jasmine Tea
U80 Calpis
U81 Chinese Herbal Tea
U83 Mount Franklin Water
Taiwanese Pearl Milk Tea
U84 Matcha Red Bean Smoothy
U85 Traditional Taiwanese Pearl Milk Tea
U86 Taiwanese Red Bean Milk Tea
U87 Taiwanese Taro Milk Tea
U88 Passion Fruit QQ
U89 Mango Green Tea
Milk Crate
Milk Crate is the kind of neighbourhood café that earns repeat visits by doing the everyday things well. Tucked into the Crystal Street precinct, it is a convenient stop for a morning coffee, a quick breakfast or an unhurried brunch. The setting feels relaxed and local, with a menu that favours recognisable café food rather than unnecessary complication. That makes it equally useful for a weekday pit stop and a longer weekend catch-up.
Breakfast rolls, eggs, avocado toast and vegetable-led plates cover the savoury essentials, while good coffee keeps the whole operation moving. The best orders are often the simplest: a well-made bacon-and-egg roll when time is short, or a more substantial plate with eggs, mushrooms and greens when the morning allows. Portions are satisfying without feeling overworked, and the café’s approachable style makes it an easy recommendation for diners who value consistency, friendly service and a comfortable local atmosphere.
Address: Shop 9, 1 Crystal Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Milk Crate Menu
Limited Specials
The Olivia 2.0
3 chili scrambled eggs, green shallot, grilled asparagus and grilled tomatoes on brioche loaf *item contains nut traces*
M.C. Muffin
English muffin with house made sausage patty, fried egg, double cheese & choice of aioli and sriracha mayo Popular
Cheesy Kimchi Ramen Toastie
With 3 types of cheese, kimchi, ramen, shaved parmesan on sourdough toast
Banana, Peanut Butter & Jelly Jaffle
Sweet banana and peanut butter filling, paired with jelly in a crispy jaffle.
Breakfast
Classic Eggs
Poached, scrambled or fried on 2 sourdough toasts. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Avocado Toast
2 poached eggs, pickled fennel, fetta, balsamic. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Breakfast Bruschetta
2 poached eggs, pesto, cherry tomatoes, fetta, balsamic. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Our Grazing Plate
2 poached eggs, bacon, halloumi, avocado, cherry tomatoes, 2 sourdough toasts. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Big Brekkie Board
2 poached eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, avocado, beans, cheese toastie. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Double Trouble
2 poached eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausages, 2 hash browns, 2 cheese toasties. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Fancy
Bacon, fried egg, avocado, spinach, cheese, aioli, chilli jam. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Classic
Bacon, fried egg, hash brown, cheese, choice of sauce. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Burrito Wrap
Bacon, fried egg, avocado, spinach, tomato, cheese, chutney, aioli. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Morning Bagel
Herbed scrambled eggs, avocado, spinach, cheese, aioli and chilli jam. Served with almond/pistachio dukkah
Our BAE (fancy B&E)
Bacon and egg roll with bacon, egg, avocado, chilli jam, aioli and cheese.
Yoghurt and Granola
With fruit, chia seeds and honey.
Classic B&E BBQ Sauce
Bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese & BBQ sauce
Toasted Banana Bread with Butter
Toasted w/ butter
Deluxe Banana Bread
Toasted w/ salted caramel , ricotta & strawberries
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Flaky pastry filled with ham and melted cheese.
Smashed Avocado & Feta
W/ lemon & dukkah
Classic B&E Tomato Sauce
Bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese & tomato sauce
Sourdough Toast
Toasted w/ butter Choice of jam, honey, vegemite, peanut butter, nutella *** Please state in notes
Chicken Avo Wrap
Juicy Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Spinach, Cheese, Aioli
Breakkie Wrap
2 Eggs, bacon, Cheese, Bbq Sauce
Bagels
Big Boss Bagel
Bacon, sausage, egg, onion, cheese, hash brown, aioli and BBQ sauce.
Halloumi Bagel
Bacon, hummus, avocado, spinach and tomato.
Morning Bagel
egg w/ chilli jam, aioli, avocado, spinach & cheese
Toasties
Bolognese Toastie
Cheesy Kimchi Ramen Toastie
With 3 types of cheese, kimchi, ramen, shaved parmesan on sourdough toast
Magic Mushroom Toastie
Jaffles
Build Your Own Jaffle
Cheeky Jaffle
Banana, Peanut Butter & Jelly Jaffle
Sweet banana and peanut butter filling, paired with jelly in a crispy jaffle.
Sweet Treats
Muffin ( Mystery flavour)
Coffee & Tea
Small Flat White
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Juices
Beets By Danks Juice
Morning After Juice
Fresh OJ
Urban Thai
Urban Thai is a reliable all-rounder for fragrant curries, wok-fired noodles and the sweet, sour, salty and spicy balance that defines a satisfying Thai meal. The menu spans familiar favourites and less predictable choices, making the restaurant useful for both cautious diners and groups keen to order widely. It works well for a casual dinner, but the generous range also makes it a practical takeaway option for local households.
Start with a bright papaya salad or a sharp, aromatic tom yum before moving to pad Thai, roast duck, stir-fried vegetables and a curry for the table. Ordering across different textures is the key: something crisp, something saucy, a noodle dish and steamed rice create a more complete meal than relying on a single main. Spice preferences are worth discussing when ordering, as the kitchen can deliver plenty of heat. Urban Thai’s broad appeal lies in robust flavour, good sharing potential and the comfort of a menu with something for almost everyone.
Address: Shop 3, 7 Potter Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Urban Thai Menu
Entrees
Satay Chicken
Marinated skewers with peanut dressing.
Tod Mun Pla
Fish cakes.
Spring Rolls
Vegetarian spring rolls
Chicken Wings
Marinated wings
Money Bags
Mince chicken mixed with water chestnuts and carrots
Curry Puffs
Curry filled pastry with vegetables
Vegetable Dumpling (4 pcs)
Dim Sim (4 pcs)
Mixed Entrée (5 pcs)
Spring roll, Curry puff, Fish cake, Money bag and Chicken satay.
PRAWN CRACKERS
MOO PING (3 pcs)
Skewer char grills pork neck marinade with homemade sauce.
FRIED TOFU (4 pcs)
Deep fried soft tofu serve with peanut sauce.
GOLDEN PRAWN ROLL (5 pcs)
Deep fried crispy roll stuffed with marinated prawn meat
HOLY PRAWN CAKES (4pcs)
Deep fried mince prawn covered with crumb bread.
Soups
Tom Yum
Hot tangy soup with mushrooms, tomatoes and chilli.
Tom Kha Gai
Mild soup with chicken, lemon grass, Thai herbs and coconut milk
Tom Jurd
Clear soup with minced chicken and vermicelli noodles
Po Taek Seafood
Spicy mixed seafood soup with lemongrass and mushrooms
Salads
Larb
Minced chicken or pork with dry chilli, spring onions, lime juice and Thai herbs.
Duck Salad
BBQ duck tossed with chilli, lime juice coriander and Thai herbs
Som Tum
Traditional Thai salad made from young papaya
Nam Tok
Grilled pork salad with dry chilli and Thai herbs
Beef Salad
Grilled beef tossed with lime juice, chilli jam, chilli and Thai herbs
Chef's Specials
Pad Prik King Crispy Pork
Spicy stir fry crispy pork with lime leaves and mixed vegetables.
Eggplant
Minced pork stir fried with chilli and mixed vegetables
Choo Chee Prawns
Spicy thick red curry with prawns and mixed vegetables.
Honey Duck
Stir fry BBQ duck in honey mixed with vermicelli and mixed vegetables.
Spicy Crispy Pork
Marinated pork belly with chilli and fresh basil.
Kana Moo Grob
Crispy pork stir fried with Chinese broccoli with a touch of chilli.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Soft Shell Crab
Deep fried soft shell crab with stir fried mixed vegetables on the side.
Pad Cha Seafood
Stir fried hot green curry with mixed seafood.
Roast Duck with Rice
Crispy Chicken Cashew Nuts
Stir fried crispy chicken with chilli jam, mixed vegetables and cashew nuts.
Pad Gra Pao Minced Chicken
Stir fried Mince Chicken with mixed vegetables, chilli and fresh basil.
Pad Gra Pao Mince Pork
Stir fried Mince Pork with mixed vegetables, chilli and fresh basil.
Wonton Noodles Soup
Urban Thai Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken thigh with special sauce. Chilli, red onion, garlic and shallot top with crispy fried onion.
American Fried Rice
Fried rice with ketchup with mixed peas and raisins come with fried chicken, sausages and fried eggs on top.
Curries
Green Curry
Spicy green curry with mixed vegetables cook in aromatic coconut.
Red Curry
A mild red curry with mixed vegetables cook in aromatic coconut milk.
Penang Curry
Thick red curry with coconut milk
Gang Pa
Spicy Thai curry without coconut milk.
Yellow Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh fillet with yellow curry with coconut milk, potatoes and onion.
Massaman Beef Curry
Stewed beef in mild Thai curry with potatoes and coconut milk.
Stir Fried
Preaw Wahn
Sweet and Sour stir fried with mixed vegetables.
Num Mun Hoy
Mixed vegetables with oyster sauce.
Pad Gra Pao
Mixed vegetables, chilli and fresh basil.
Pad Ped
Chilli paste, Thai herbs and mixed vegetables.
Pad King
Stir fried with ginger and mixed vegetables.
Pad Prik
Spicy stir fried with fresh chillies and mixed vegetables.
Cashew Nuts
Stir fried with chilli jam, mixed vegetables and cashew nuts
Pad Kratiem
Sauteed with pepper and garlic and mixed vegetables.
Tamarind Sauce
Stir fried tamarind sauce with mixed vegetables.
Lemongrass
Stir fried lemongrass with a touch of chilli and mixed vegetables.
Pumpkin Stir Fry
Pumpkin stir fry with eggs and mixed vegetables.
Satay Sauce
Stir fry topped with satay sauce and mixed vegetables.
Peppercorn Stir Fry
Stir fry with red curry, green peppercorn and mixed vegetables.
Noodles
Pad Thai
Rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
Pad See Eiew
Flat rice noodles, sweet soy sauce, Chinese broccoli and eggs.
Pad Kee Mao
Flat rice noodles, fresh basil, chilli and eggs.
Hokkien Noodles
Stir fry with chilli jam topped with cashew nuts.
Singapore Noodles
Stir fried thin rice noodles with oyster sauce, bean sprouts, shallots, curry powder and eggs.
Satay Noodle
Stir fried flat rice noodles, mixed vegetables with mild peanut satay sauce.
Cashew Nut Noodle
Stir fried flat rice noodles, mixed vegetables with chilli jam and roasted cashew nuts.
Pad Mee
Stir fried thin rice noodles, mixed vegetables, bean sprout and eggs with oyster sauce.
Beef Noodle Soup
Noodle soup with tender beef and bean sprouts.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Noodle soup with tender chicken and bean sprouts.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Hot tangy soup with noodles and vegetables.
Laksa
Coconut curry soup with noodles.
Fried Rice
Khao Pad (Thai Style Fried Rice)
Khao Pad Supparot
Thai style fried rice with pineapple.
Khao Pad Tom Yum
Hot and sour fried rice with eggs and lemon grass.
Fried Rice Chilli Basil
Chilli Jam Fried Rice
Special fried rice with chilli jame with mixed vegetables and eggs.
Khao Pad Pu
Crab Meat Fried Rice
Sides
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice
Brown Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Roti
Roti with Peanut Sauce
Steam Flat Rice Noodle
Steam Thin Rice Noodle
Extras
Vegetable
Tofu
Noodle
Rice
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Duck
Crispy Pork
Prawn
Seafood
Peanut
Cashew Nut
Peanut Sauce
Fried Egg
Desserts
Sticky Rice with Thai Custard
Drinks
Soft Drink
Spring Water
Sparkling Water
Coconut Juice
Thai Milk Tea
Sup Thai Restaurant
Sup Thai Restaurant brings a confident, contemporary edge to comforting Thai cooking. Its menu moves easily between rice dishes, noodles, curries and shareable plates, with bold seasoning and a useful balance of familiar staples and house specialties. The casual setting makes it an easy choice for weeknight dining, while the depth of the menu gives larger groups enough variety to build a generous banquet.
The braised beef grapao with rice and a fried egg is a particularly satisfying one-plate meal, combining slow-cooked richness with basil, chilli and the crisp edges of the egg. Pad Thai and drunken-style noodles offer familiar comfort, while seafood, soft-shell crab and curry dishes broaden the table for sharing. Sup Thai is at its best when diners mix something spicy with something cooling and add plenty of rice. The result is a meal with contrast, fragrance and enough intensity to remain memorable after the last spoonful.
Address: Shop 12, 1 Crystal Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Sup Thai Restaurant Menu
Entree
Spring Rolls
Spring rolls with vegetarian fillings and sweet chilli sauce
Curry Puff
Deep fried puff with curry spices, potato and vegetable fillings.
Fish Cakes
Deep fried mixed fish paste, green beans, red curry paste, and Makrut lime leaves.
Golden Tofu
Deep fried tofu with pickled plum sauce
Prawn Cake (3pcs)
deep fried prawn patty, pork fat, Thai herbals and pickle plum sauce
Salt & Pepper Squid
Deep fried crispy coated squid with garlicky, chilli, salt, and pepper seasonings
Satay Chicken
Grilled satay chicken thigh fillet, peanut sauce & cucumber relish
Sup Wings
Deep fried chicken mid wings with smoked chilli & tamarind sauce
Tom Yum Dumplings
Steamed prawns & chicken dumplings with tom yum dressing
Omelette & Rice
Cashewnut fried Chicken + Omelette Rice
Grapao Braised Beef + Omelette + Rice
Grapao Wagyu Beef & Omelette Rice
Stir fried Wagyu Beef sliced with garlic, chilli & oyster sauce with Omelette & rice
Green Curry + Omelette & Rice
Green curry with chilli, and Thai basil with creamy omelette & rice
Panang & Omelette Rice
Mildly spicy red curry with Makrut lime leave and peanuts *include peanuts*
Red Curry & Omelette Rice
Red curry with lychee, tomato, eggplant, chilli and Thai basil *include peanuts*
Tom Yum Seafood & Omelette Rice
Hot & sour with prawns or seafood, tomato, mushroom, lime juice and herbals
Plain Omelette Rice
creamy omelette topped on steamed rice
Chef Specials
Grapao Crispy Chicken
Stir fried crispy chicken with fresh chilli, Thai basil and garlic in oyster sauce.
Black Pepper Crispy Chicken
Stir fried crispy chicken, garlic, onion in black pepper sauce.
Cashew Nuts Crispy Chicken
Stir fried crispy chicken, garlic, cashew nuts in chilli jam sauce.
Chinese Kale Crispy Chicken
Stir fried Chinese kale with crispy chicken, garlic and fresh chilli.
Eggplant & Chicken
Stir fried eggplants, minced chicken and Thai basil.
Larb Crispy Chicken
Spicy fried chicken with red onion, roasted glutinous rice and herbals
PRIK KHING CRISPY PORK
Stir fried crispy pork belly with red chilli paste, green bean and Makrut lime leaves.
Tofu & Eggplant (v)
Stir fried Eggplant, tofu with chilli, garlic, green bean and Thai basil.
PRIK KHING FISH
Stir fried crispy fish with red chilli paste, green bean and Makrut lime leaves.
Larb Chicken
SPICY MINCED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHILLI POWDER, RED ONION AND HERBALS
Beef Salad
Grilled beef salad with fresh chilli, lemongrass, tomato, cucumber and soft herbs
Nam Tok Wagyu Beef Salad
Spicy grilled Wagyu beef salad with red onion and herbals
Seafood
Ginger Prawns & Glass Noodles
Stir fried prawns, glass noodles with pepper, celery and ginger.
Larb Fish
Spicy fried Barramundi salad with red onion, roasted glutinous rice and herbals
Lemongrass Fish
Spicy lemongrass salad with palm sugar, tomato, shallot and herbals
Lemongrass Prawn
Spicy lemongrass salad with prawns, palm sugar, tomato, shallot and herbals *Cashew nuts*
Soft Shell Crab Black Pepper
Stir fried soft shell crab with onion, red capsicum in black pepper sauce
Soft Shell Crab Salad
Spicy lemongrass salad with palm sugar, tomato, cashew nuts and herbals
Soft Shell Crab Yellow Curry
Stir fried with yellow curry powder and oyster sauce with garlic, onion, and celery.
Yellow Curry Prawns stir fried
Stir fried yellow curry powder and oyster sauce with garlic, onion, and celery.
Stir Fried
Black Pepper
Stir fried black pepper sauce with onion, capsicum and spring onion.
Cashewnut Stir fry
Stir fry cashew nuts, chilli jam, garlic, capsicum, onion in oyster sauce *contains cashew nuts*
Chinese Kale
Stir fried Chinese kale, garlic, chilli with oyster sauce
Garlic Pork
Stir fried garlic and sweet soy sauce
Grapao
Stir fry with garlic, fresh chilli, Thai basil in oyster sauce
Mixed Veggie
Stir fried mixed veggie with garlic and oyster sauce
Thai Chilli Jam
Stir fried chilli jam and oyster sauce with chilli, garlic and Thai basil
Curry
Green Curry
Green curry with apple eggplant, chilli, and Thai basil
Massaman Beef
Mildly spicy curry with braised beef, potato *include peanuts*
Panang
Mildly spicy red curry with Makrut lime leave and peanuts
Red Curry
Red curry with lychee, tomato, eggplant, chilli and Thai basil
Tom Kha Gai
Tangy coconut soup with chicken, galagal, and herbals
Tom Yum
Spicy soup with tomato, mushroom, lime juice and herbals. (contains shrimp paste)
Noodle
Hokkien Kimao
Hokkien noodle, onion, garlic, chilli and Thai basil in dark soy sauce
Khao Soi
Egg noodles in coconut curry soup with slow cook chicken, red onion, crispy egg noodle.
Kimao
Flat rice noodle, onion, garlic, chilli and Thai basil in dark soy sauce
Kua Gai Noodles
Stir fried Flat rice noodle, egg and chicken with soy sauce & Sriracha
Mee Siew
Vermicelli noodle, egg, chinese kale in dark soy sauce
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodle, tofu, dry shrimp, beansprout and garlic chives in tamarind sauce *include peanuts*
Siew
Flat rice noodle, egg, Chinese kale in dark soy sauce
Fried Rice
Chilli Fried Rice
Spicy fried rice with garlic, onion and Thai basil.
Crab Fried Rice
Fried rice with crab claw meat, egg and spring onion
Egg Fried Rice
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, onion, tomato and Chinese kale.
Mun Goong Fried Rice
Fried rice with prawn fat, soy bean sauce, egg and fresh chilli.
Nasi Goreng
Fried rice with garlic, chilli, shallot and sweet soy sauce
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, pineapple, curry spices, cashew nuts and raisins
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Fried rice with tom yum paste, tomato and herbals.
Rice
Grapao Mince Beef + Fried Egg
Stir fried minced beef with chilli, garlic and Thai basil with rice & fried egg
Mixed Veggie & Rice
Stir fried mixed veggie with garlic and oyster sauce
Satay Chicken & Rice
Grilled chicken thigh fillet, peanut sauce, cucumber relish and rice
Thai Chilli Jam & Rice
Stir fried chilli jam and oyster sauce with chilli, garlic and Thai basil
Roasted Duck & Rice
Roasted duck and bok choy with house gravy
PANANG WAGYU & RICE + FRIED EGG
Panang Curry with Wagyu Beef 8+ with Steamed rice & Fried egg *Contain Peanuts*
Steamed Rice
Steamed Jasmine rice
Bbq Pork & Rice
BBQ pork & Chinese sausage with house gravy
Crispy Pork & Rice
Crispy pork belly, bok choy with house gravy
Fish Sauce Snapper & Rice
Fried Snapper fillet, caramelised fish sauce, fresh chilli and shallots
Green Curry Snapper & Rice
Fried Snapper fillet with Green curry sauce, chilli & Thai Basil
Panang Snapper & Rice
Black Pepper & Rice
Stir fried black pepper sauce with onion, capsicum and spring onion.
Cashewnut Chicken & Rice
Stir fried cashew nuts, onion, capsicum, tomato in chilli jam sauce
Chinese Kale & Rice
Stir fried Chinese kale, garlic, chilli with oyster sauce
Garlic sauce & Rice
Stir fried garlic and sweet soy sauce
Grapao & Rice
Stir fry with garlic, fresh chilli, Thai basil in oyster sauce with rice
Egg Your Way
Fried Egg
Omelette
Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Fanta
Lemon Iced Tea
Sparkling Water
Sprite
Still Water
Thai Milk Tea
Thai Red Tea
Wah Wah Lounge
Wah Wah Lounge is a cheerful neighbourhood café with the flexibility to handle coffee on the run, a casual breakfast or a substantial lunch. Its Bourke Street location makes it convenient for Waterloo locals and Green Square commuters, while the menu’s mix of breakfast classics, sandwiches and burgers gives it broad everyday appeal. The atmosphere is easygoing rather than overly styled, and that sense of familiarity is a large part of its charm.
Eggs Benedict and other brunch favourites cover slower mornings, while a karaage chicken burger brings crunch, savoury depth and a more indulgent mood at lunch. Sandwiches and lighter plates are useful when a full brunch feels excessive, and the coffee program supports everything from an early takeaway to an extended catch-up. Wah Wah Lounge suits diners who want flexible portions and recognisable flavours served without fuss. It is especially handy when a group cannot agree whether the occasion is breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Address: 859 Bourke Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Wahwah Lounge Menu
All Day Breakfast
Smashed Avocado on Toast
Made with beetroot, hummus, goat's curd, quinoa and soya toast.
Eggs Benedict
Made with poached eggs, baby spinach, toast and hollandaise.
Breakkie Burger
Made with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, avocado, halloumi, hollandaise and hash browns.
Signature One Pan Breakfast
Served with fried eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushroom grilled chorizo, bacon, chat potatoes, tomato relish and toast.
Corn Cokes
Made with corn cakes, bacon, avocado, rocket grilled tomatoes and maple syrup.
Brioche French Toast
Made with fruits, berries, banana, maple syrup and crème fraiche.
Toast
Two slices.
Croissant
Flaky, buttery pastry.
Avocado on Toast with Lemon and Sea Salt
Fresh avocado on toasted bread, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Banana Bread
Moist and sweet bread filled with banana flavour.
Pineapple and Coconut Bread
Sweet bread infused with pineapple and coconut flavours.
Pear and Raspberry Bread
Sweet bread filled with pear and raspberry.
Eggs Your Way with Toast
Freshly cooked eggs served with toast.
Omelette with Toast
Fluffy eggs served with crispy toast.
Bacon and Egg Roll
Made with bacon, fried egg, rocket, onion jam and a ciabatta roll.
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Roll
Made with bacon, fried egg, rocket, onion jam and a ciabatta roll.
Smoked Salmon and Potato Hash Browns
Made with smoked salmon, poached egg, potato hash browns, rocket, dill and crème fraiche.
Breakfast Bruschetta
Made with grilled tomatoes, poached eggs, basil, parmesan and toast.
Breakfast Muesli
Made with muesli, sweet yoghurt and berries.
Salads
Roast Cauliflower Salad
Made with wild rocket, cranberries, almond flakes, halloumi, dukkah, tahini and honey dressing. Contains Nuts
Chicken and Chickpeas Salad
Moroccan grilled chicken chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes coriander, chilli and yoghurt dressing.Spicy
Raddichio Salad
Made with raddichio chicory, fennel, vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes.
Thai Beef Salad
Made with salad, tender sirloin steak and Asian style dressing.
Sandwiches
Roast Chicken Sandwich
Made with roast chicken, aioli, lime mint, coriander and rocket, schiacciata bread.
Ham, Cheese and Tomato Sandwich
Made with double smoked ham cheese, tomato and schiacciata bread.
Tuna Sandwich
Made with tuna aioli, cucumber, carrot and schiacciata bread.
Mediterranean Sandwich (V)
Made with mushroom, feta, roasted capsicum, spinach, pesto and schiacciata bread.
Steak Sandwich
Made with sirloin steak lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion jam, quinoa and soya bread.
Burgers
All American Cheese Burger
Made with grass fed beef patties, mustard and cheese. Served with fries, salad and soft drink.
Japanese Karaage Burger
Made with marinated chicken, kewpie mayonnaise and slaw. Served with fries, salad and soft drink.
Wah Wah Veggie Stock Burger (V)
Grilled halloumi, beetroot, mushroom, avocado and tomato. Served with fries, salad and soft drink.
Chicken Tikka Burger
Made with grilled chicken, mango chutney, aioli and cucumber. Served with fries, salad and soft drink.
Pasta
Gamberi Pasta
Made with marinated prawns, tomato sugo, lemon, rocket, chilli and garlic.Spicy
Con Pollo
Made with marinated chicken strips, mushroom, spinach and pesto cream sauce.
Boscaiola
Made with bacon, mushroom, shallots, white wine cream sauce and parmesan.
Napolitano Pasta
Napolitano sauce and parmesan.
Sides
Crispy Bacon
Crisp, smoky strips of bacon.
Hash Browns
Two pieces.
Avocado
Fresh and creamy avocado.
Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms served as a side dish.
Tomatoes
Fresh and juicy tomatoes.
Roast Chicken
Tender and juicy chicken, perfect as a side dish.
Coffee
Flat White
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
Cappuccino
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a velvety texture.
Espresso
Rich and intense coffee shot.
Macchiato
Rich and intense espresso shot topped with a dollop of frothed milk.
Piccolo
Rich and smooth coffee.
Long Black
Strong and rich coffee.
Tea
English Breakfast Tea
Classic, full-bodied black tea with a brisk finish.
Peppermint Tea
Refreshing herbal tea with a cooling peppermint flavour.
Earl Grey Tea
A soothing black tea infused with bergamot oil, offering a citrusy twist.
Green Tea
Soothing green tea with a clean finish.
Chamomile Tea
Soothing herbal tea with a calming aroma.
Hot Drinks
Hot Mocha
Rich and decadent coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy drink to warm your day.
Chai Latte
Rich and creamy black tea latte.
Wah Wah Lattes
Turmeric Elixir Latte
Warm and comforting drink infused with turmeric.
Matcha Green Tea Latte
Rich and creamy latte made with matcha green tea.
Sticky Chai Latte
In pot.
Iced Drinks
Iced Mocha
Rich and creamy coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Iced Coffee
Rich and smooth coffee served over ice.
Iced Chocolate
Rich and creamy chocolate drink served over ice.
Affogato
Rich espresso poured over creamy vanilla ice cream.
Iced Long Black
Strong and rich coffee served over ice.
Fruit Juices Freshly Squeezed
Orange Juice Straight Up
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
The Pal Juice
Made with pear, apple and lime.
Recovery Juice
Made with apple, carrot, ginger and orange juice.
Refresher Juice
Made with pineapple, orange juice and mint.
In the Pink Juice
Made with watermelon and pineapple.
Purple Haze Juice
Made with apple, beetroot and celery.
The Green Juice
Made with apple, cucumber, spinach, celery and ginger.
Milkshakes
Chocolate Milkshake
Rich and creamy treat made with chocolate.
Strawberry Milkshake
Sweet and creamy blend of strawberry flavour.
Vanilla Milkshake
Creamy and smooth, a classic treat.
Caramel Milkshake
Rich and creamy milkshake with a sweet caramel flavour.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Milkshake
Rich and creamy blend of peanut butter and chocolate.Contains Nuts
Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Creamy blend of cookies and vanilla ice cream.
Protein Smoothies
Berry Nice Smoothie
Made with raspberry and strawberry.
Swingin' Strawberry Smoothie
Made with strawberry and banana.
Mango Mambo Smoothie
Made with mango and strawberry.
Exotica Smoothie
Made with raspberry, banana and mango.
Vegan Smoothie (VG)
Made with spirulina, apple, strawberry and banana.
Moore Park View Hotel
Moore Park View Hotel is a classic local pub that covers several occasions at once. It can be a casual spot for a drink, a gathering place for watching sport or a relaxed dining room for familiar bistro food. The mood is sociable without demanding a big night out, and the outdoor areas are particularly appealing when Sydney’s weather cooperates. For groups with different appetites, the broad pub menu is an advantage.
Schnitzels, parmigiana, steaks and burgers deliver the hearty standards many diners expect, while rotating specials and roast-style dishes can make a return visit more interesting. This is the place to choose when the priority is a generous meal, a cold drink and an unpretentious atmosphere rather than delicate plating. It also works well for informal celebrations and larger catch-ups, although booking ahead is sensible when a major sporting event is likely to fill the room.
Address: 853 South Dowling Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Moore Park View Hotel Menu
Starters
Pumpkin & Parmesan Arancini Balls
(a) (V)
Salt & Pepper Squid
w chilli, garlic, shallots & lemon aioli
Popcorn Chicken
w chilli mayo
Nachos. Chilli Beef & Bean
Vegetarian Nachos
(V)
Sweet Potato Wedges
(V) (GF) w sour cream & sweet chilli
Wings
*all served with blue cheese or aioli sauce
Spicy Buffalo Wings
MPVH Crispy Wings
BBQ Wings
Burgers
all burgers served with fries and aioli
Classic Cheeseburger
beef patty, pickles, ketchup & American mustard
Frank's Fried Chicken Burger
marinated chicken breast, guacamole, lettuce, chilli mayo & cheese
Pulled Pork Burger
Pulled pork w slaw and chilli mayo
MPVH Beef Burger
beef patty, crispy bacon & onions, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce & onion rings
Vegie Burger
(V) kale and quinoa patty, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and chilli mayo
Add bacon or extra patty
Sides
Garlic & Herb Bread
(V)
Steamed Broccolini
(V)(VG) (GF)
Mash
Garden Salad
Sauce
Diane, Pepper, Mushroom, Gravy, Curry
MPVH Fries
(GF)
Add bacon & cheese
Add Mexican beef & cheese
Salads & Bowls
MPVH Salad
(V) (GF) grape tomato, red onion, cucumber, quinoa, feta, avocado, toasted walnuts & house dressing
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, egg, parmesan, croutons & bacon
Burrito Bowl
rice, slaw, spiced beans, lettuce, grilled capsicum and avocado
Haloumi
Grilled chicken or Pulled pork
Squid
Kids Menu
Linguine Bolognaise
Fish & Chips
Chicken Schnitzel & Chips
Nuggets & Chips
Kid's Mini Cornetto or Vanilla ice cream
Mains
Served with your choice of chips, salad, veg or mash (choose 2) and a sauce.
250g Rump Steak
(GF) 100-day grain fed, Southern NSW
Butcher's Cut
(GF) check specials board
Hand Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken Parmigiana
Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana
Crispy Skin Salmon
(GF) w lemon caper butter
Sauces
(All GF) Diane, Pepper, Mushroom, Gravy, Curry
Add extra sauce
House Specials
See our blackboard for weekly specials.
MPVH Beef and Guinness Pot Pie
w mash
Beer Battered Fish of the Day
w chips, salad, lemon & tartare
McDonnell's Irish Chicken Curry
w chips & rice
Irish Spice Bag
w curry sauce
Prawn & Crab Linguine
w chilli, garlic & slow roasted cherry tomato
Linguine Bolognaise
Vegetarian Pasta
spinach, olives, cherry tomatoes & broccolini (GF and Vegan available on request)
Add crispy garlic bread to any pasta
Monday Specials
Monday Night
Chicken Schnitzel
served w chips, salad or mash (choose 2)
Chicken Parma
Parma, Supreme or Mexican topper served w chips, salad or mash (choose 2)
Tuesday Specials
Tuesday Night
Popcorn Chicken & Chips
Irish Spice Bag
Chicken Wings
Chicken Burger
McDonnell's Chicken Curry
Wednesday Specials
Wednesday Night
Rump Steaks
served w chips, salad or mash (choose 2)
Sunday Specials
Sunday Roast Club
Roast
12pm until sold out
Lunch Specials
Monday to Friday 11:30am - 3pm
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Irish Spice Bag
Caesar Salad
add chicken +3
Classic Cheeseburger & Chips
250g Rump Steak
100-day Grain Fed
Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Happy Hour
Monday to Friday 3pm - 6pm; Saturday 12pm - 3pm
House Beers
House Wine
Guinness
Magners
White Wine
150ml / 250ml / Bottle
Wicks Estate Riesling
Adelaide Hills, SA
Pikorua Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Ara Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Santi Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy
Philip Shaw Pinot Gris
Orange, NSW
Quilty & Gransden Chardonnay
Orange, NSW
Fiore Moscato
Mudgee, NSW
Rosé
150ml / 250ml / Bottle
Marquis de Pennautier
France
Sparkling
150ml / 250ml / Bottle
La Gioiosa Prosecco 200ml
Italy
Henkell Trocken Sparkling 200ml
Germany
Red Wine
150ml / 250ml / Bottle
Folklore Cabernet Merlot
WA
Rockburn Pinot Noir
Central Otago, NZ
Hancock & Hancock Tempranillo
McLaren Vale, SA
Argento Organic Malbec
Argentina
Rymill Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra, SA
Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, WA
Bremerton Selkirk Shiraz
Langhorne Creek, SA
La Renaissance Café Pâtisserie Waterloo
La Renaissance brings polished French pâtisserie to Waterloo, making it an excellent destination when the occasion calls for butter-rich pastry, an elegant cake or a quieter café break. The display is the main temptation: glossy individual desserts, tarts, croissants and layered creations that reward anyone willing to linger over coffee. Even a simple pain au chocolat can feel like a small event when the pastry is crisp, flaky and deeply buttery.
Although sweets are the obvious draw, savoury pastries, sandwiches, salads and other light options give the café more range than a dessert stop alone. It is a useful choice for morning tea, a light lunch or picking up a cake for a celebration. Diners who find large desserts overwhelming can order a few smaller pastries to share and compare textures. The Waterloo location retains the refined character associated with the La Renaissance name while offering a convenient neighbourhood setting away from the busiest parts of central Sydney.
Address: Waterloo Design Centre, Shop 1, 197 Young Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
La Renaissance Cafe Patisserie (Waterloo) Menu
Celebration Cakes
Juju (Event & Catering Size)
Tranche au Chocolat (Event & Catering Size)
Raspberry Cheesecake (Event & Catering Size)
Milles Feuilles
Goya
Juju
Monet
Saint Honore
Opera
Raspberry Cheesecake
Tranche au Chocolat
Croquembouche
Vivaldi
Orange and Almond Cake
Hazelnut & Pear Cake
Lemon & Poppyseed Cake
Chocolate, Coconut and Sour Cherry Cake
Opera (Event & Catering Size)
Monet (Event & Catering Size)
Goya (Event & Catering Size)
Vivaldi (Event & Catering Size)
Gateaux de Voyage
Orange and Almond Cake
Lemon & Poppyseed Cake
Hazelnut & Pear Cake
Chocolate, Coconut and Sour Cherry Cake
Macarons, Biscuits & Chocolates
Raspberry Jam Shortbread
Box of 7 Assorted Macarons
Mixed Shortbreads - Packet
14 Assorted Macarons
Mini Palmier Biscuits - Packet
Box of 24 Assorted Macarons
Roasted Almond & Chocolate Rochers
Event Cakes
Monet (Event & Catering Size)
Opera (Event & Catering Size)
Goya (Event & Catering Size)
Juju (Event & Catering Size)
Raspberry Cheesecake (Event & Catering Size)
Tranche au Chocolat (Event & Catering Size)
Vivaldi (Event & Catering Size)
Tarts & Eclairs
Mixed Fruit Tart
Tarte au Citron
Strawberry Tart
Pear and Almond Flan
Mixed Berry Tart
Raspberry & Pistachio Flan
Mini Tarts
Mini Mixed-Berry Tarts
Mini Mixed-Fruit Tarts
Classic Eclairs
Catering
Brunch Essentials
Deluxe Morning Tea (Mix of 10 or 15)
Morning Tea (Mix of 10 or 15)
Best-Seller Brunch
Working Lunch Baguette Mix of 10
Working Lunch Baguette Mix of 15
Mini Sausage Rolls (Catering Size)
Mini Quiches
Mini Tarts
Mini Pastries
Mini Cheese Stick - One Dozen
Mini Eclairs
Friand
Savouries - Frozen / Cooked and Cold
Family Quiche
(cooked & cold)
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Orangina
Quiche - Individual
Sausage Rolls - INDIVIDUAL Size
(FROZEN)
Savoury Pies - FAMILY Size
Savoury Pies - INDIVIDUAL Size
(FROZEN)
Working Lunch Baguette Mix of 10
Working Lunch Baguette Mix of 15
Viennoiserie (Pastries)
Brunch Essentials
Best-Seller Brunch
Morning Tea (Mix of 10 or 15)
Deluxe Morning Tea (Mix of 10 or 15)
Croissant Classics
Croissants
Classic Eclairs
Almond Croissant
Apple turnover
Palmier
Pistachio & Chocolate Roulade
Baguette Stick
Double Chocolate Cookie
Friand
Cake Menu
Juju
Milk & Dark Chocolate mousse with a chewy salted caramel and 72% chocolate ganache centre, crunchy pearls and chocolate/almond biscuit base
Goya
Raspberry mousse with a creamy passionfruit centre, almond nougatine, pain de genes biscuit base*
Monet
Layers of vanilla sponge and white chocolate bavaroise, raspberries and lychee jelly, coconut dacquoise base*
Vivaldi
Moroccan orange cake in a creamy milk chocolate & hazelnut mousse, layered with crispy pearls
Opéra
Coffee-soaked joconde, layered with alternating 62% dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate and coffee whipped ganache, chocolate glaze to finish
Mille Feuilles
Traditional layers of French butter puff pastry and vanilla crème pâtissière
Cheesecake
Cold-set cheesecake on a lemon biscuit base *^
Crème Brûlée
Gently baked vanilla custard, crisp caramelised sugar top
Chocolate Éclair
Choux paste, chocolate custard, chocolate fondant glaze
Coffee Éclair
Choux paste, coffee custard, coffee fondant glaze
Fruit Tart
Vanilla crème pâtissière, various glazed fruit (excludes raspberry)
Lemon Tart
Fresh lemon curd tart*
Raspberry & Pistachio Crumble Tart
Baked tart with pistachio crème, raspberries, and sweet shortcrust crumble
Savoury Options
Pie
Chicken and Mushroom; Beef Burgundy; Shepherd's Pie.
Sausage Roll
Pork and Veal; Pork, Bacon and Roasted Fennel Seeds
Quiche
Lorraine (ham and cheese); Spinach; Mushroom; Salmon
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Our famous ham and cheese croissant, filled and topped with a bechamel of ham, cheese, herbs, and baked until golden with cheese on top. A cult favourite of La Renaissance!
Cheesestick
A delicious twist of French butter puff pastry, parmesan, and tasty cheese, baked until crisp.
Ham and Cheese
Smoked Salmon
Rare Roast Beef
Salami
Roast Chicken
Bocconcini and Pesto
Goats Cheese
Drinks
Coffee
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Macchiato, Piccolo, Long Macchiato, Espresso, Double Espresso, Short Black, Long Black, Double Ristretto
Babycino
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Extras
Soy, Oat, Almond, Lactose Free Milk,
Strong
Decaf
Iced Latte
Iced Long Black
Iced Coffee
Iced Chocolate
Iced Mocha
Iced Matcha
Iced Tea
Tea by Somage
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Lemongrass/Ginger, Peppermint, Chai, Jasmine (Green), Chamomile
Orangina
Capi Drinks
Coke
Coke No Sugar
Perrier Sparkling Water
Bottled Water
Chongqing Street Noodles
Chongqing Street Noodles is the pick for diners who want heat, numbing Sichuan pepper and the deep savoury pull of a well-built noodle bowl. The restaurant’s style is direct and focused: choose a broth or sauced noodle dish, settle on a protein and decide how much chilli intensity you can comfortably handle. The result is fast, filling and full of character, particularly when the slippery noodles catch the chilli oil, aromatics and toasted spices at the bottom of the bowl.
Beef and beef-tendon noodles offer richness and texture, while minced-meat or sesame-based combinations can bring a rounder, nuttier balance. Spicy chicken and small side dishes help turn a single bowl into a broader meal. Diners sensitive to heat should ask about spice levels rather than assuming every dish will be mild; chilli and peppercorn are central to the experience here. For everyone else, the slow-building warmth and savoury complexity make this one of Waterloo’s most satisfying choices for an inexpensive, flavour-packed lunch or dinner.
Address: Shop 1, 14 Gadigal Avenue, Waterloo NSW 2017
Chongqing Street Noodles Menu
Featured Items
2 Grilled Sauages
Grilled Sauage
Salt&pepper Pork Ribs Noodles
New Items
Deep Fried Pork Ribs with Noodles
Braised Pork Shoulder with Rice
Crisp Lamb Dry Noodles
New Traditional Chinese
Yu-Shiang Shreded Pork With Garlic Sauce Noodles
Traditional Noodles with the famous "Yu-Shiang Shredded Pork" topping, a must try dish with a unforgettable favor.
Kung Pao Chicken with Noodles
Famous "Kung Pao Chicken" Topping meets noodles bring you with the brand new noodles taste and the attack from the most Sichuan dish.
Deep Fried Prawn with Noodles
Salt & Pepper juicy prawn
Deep Fried Pork with Noodles
Salt & Pepper flavor deep fried pork, juicy and delicious pork you have ever tasted.
Noodles
Noodles with Beef
Our best seller in the store!!
Chongqing Street Noodles
Hot and Sour Potato Noodles
Signature Tan Tan Noodles
Pork Mince and Peas Noodles
Noodles with Tomato Beef
Beef Tendon Noodles
Beef Rice Noodles Soup with Pickles
Cold Noodles
Noodles With Chicken Mushroom Soup
Stri-fried Pork Belly Slices with Noodles
Noodles With Chicken Mushroom
Noodles with Pork Intestine
Noodles with Brain
Noodles with Prok Trotters
Noodles with Boiled Fish and Pickle
Yu-Shiang Shreded Pork Noodles
Dry Noodles
Yibin Burning Noodles
Wonton & Wonton Noodles
Spicy and Sour Soup Wanton
Chicken Soup Wanton
Spicy Soup Wanton
Side Dishes
Shredded Tofu Salad
Veggie Combination Salad
Beef Tripe with Chilli Sauce
Spicy Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue
Steamed Chicken with Chilli Sauce
Potato Chips with Special Chilli Sauce
Spicy Lactuca Sativa Salad
Stewed Beef Shank
Spicy Sliced Beef with Cucumber
Spicy and Sour Seaweed Salad
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Steamed Chicken with Special Pepper Sauce
Smoked Chicken
Deep Fried Quail
Fried and crispy Quail, perfect with special homemade chilli flakes!
Deep Fried Crispy Pork
Most poplar side dish in the store! Must Try!
Tea Boiled Egg
One serve with one egg. Eggs cook with traditional Chinese tea and herb, try a brand new understanding of the eggs
Desserts
Rice Curd with Brown Sugar
Signature Rain Drop Cakes
Iced TangYuan
Mini Rice Ball in Iced Brown Sugar soup with hint of Red Bean sauce on top
Sweetie Tremella with Wolfberry Fruit
Toppings
Tomato Beef toppings
Additional Serve of Tomato beef for your noodles
Beef toppings
Additional serve of Beef topping to your noodles
Drinks
Coke Glass Bottle
Master Kang Ice Black Tea
Mount Frankling Spring Water
Coke Zero Glass Bottle
Plum Syrup
The best drink for summer when back to the ancient China, when there was no Coke lol.
Sprite Glass Bottle
Master Kang Ice & Sweet Green Tea
Fanta Glass Bottle
Master Kang Ice & Sweet Jasmine Tea
Coke (Can)
Coke Zero (Can)
Sprite (Can)
Peach Flavour Sparkling Water (Sugar Free)
Peanut Milk
The Cauliflower Hotel
The Cauliflower Hotel is a long-standing Waterloo pub with more personality than the average corner local. Its mix of traditional pub spaces, rooftop drinking and casual dining makes it adaptable: stop by for an uncomplicated meal, meet friends for drinks or settle in for an afternoon of sport. The venue feels connected to the neighbourhood, and its relaxed style is a useful counterpoint to the newer restaurants around nearby apartment precincts.
The bistro menu leans into substantial comfort food, with steaks, burgers, roasts and changing specials providing plenty of choice. A value-led steak special can make an easy midweek dinner, while slower-cooked meat dishes and pub classics suit a more leisurely visit. The rooftop is an attraction in its own right when the weather is fine, but the Cauliflower works just as well as a straightforward dining stop. Go for generous food, a broad drinks list and the easy conviviality of a proper inner-city pub.
Address: 123 Botany Road, Waterloo NSW 2017
The Cauliflower Hotel Menu
Starters and Shares
GARLIC BREAD (V)
Oven baked milk hot dog bun smothered in house-made garlic and herb butter ADD CHEESE $3
SALT AND PEPPER SZECHUAN SQUID (GF)
Fried in seasoned rice flour, Szechuan seasoning, sea salt and pepper with garlic aioli and a lime wedge
FRIED BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS (GF) 10 pieces
Your choice of NAKED, BBQ or Franks Red Hot sauce with house-made blue cheese dipping sauce
MINI LAMB KEBAB SKEWERS (x4)
Spiced lamb kebab skewers, yoghurt sauce
DUCK SPRING ROLLS (4 pieces)
House-made duck spring rolls served with spicy hoisin sauce
SWEET POTATO WEDGES (V)
Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
SHOESTRING FRIES (GF) (V)
Served with house-made garlic aioli
Tacos
Served on a tortilla or in a lettuce cup (GF option)
PULLED JACKFRUIT (V)
Slow braised pulled Smokey jackfruit, wild rocket, guacamole, chipotle mayo
LOLITA’S CARNITAS
Slow braised smoked pulled pork shoulder, wild rocket, guacamole, pineapple salsa
CARNE ASADA
Marinated grilled beef steak, wild rocket, pineapple salsa, lime wedge
TACOS DE PESCADO
Battered flathead fish, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, tartare sauce (GF OPTION NOT AVAILABLE)
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN
Korean fried chicken, kimchi slaw, gochujang aioli
Quesadillas
Your choice of any 2 quesadillas, all served with avocado sauce
BEEF CON CARNE QUESADILLA
Beef con carne, sweetcorn, mozzarella, tasty cheese, jalapeño salsa
PULLED PORK CARNITAS QUESADILLA
Slow-braised pulled pork, sweetcorn, mozzarella, tasty cheese, jalapeño salsa
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Southern fried chicken, sweetcorn, mozzarella, tasty cheese, jalapeño salsa
VEGE QUESADILLA
Roasted seasonal vegetables, sweetcorn, mozzarella, tasty cheese, jalapeño salsa
Salads and Bowls
VEGAN BOWL (VG)
Roasted pumpkin, mixed leaf, quinoa, brown rice, hummus, toasted seeds, lemon tahini dressing, dukkah
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN BOWL
Kimchi slaw, baby cos, jasmine rice, edamame, sweet corn, cucumber, shallot, coriander, gochujang dressing, lime wedge
Kids Menu
KID’S BOLO
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and parmesan
LIL SCHNITTY
House crumbed panko schnitzel with chips, salad, aioli and a lemon wedge
LIL FISH AND CHIPS
House battered flathead fillet with chips, salad, tartare and a lemon wedge
Something Sweet
TIRAMISU
With raspberry coulis
RUSTIC DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Vanilla gelato, macadamia crumble
GELATO (VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE)
PER SCOOP
Classic Pizzas
8 Inch
PEPPERONI
House tomato based pizza sauce, crispy pepperoni, tasty cheese and mozzarella
HAWAIIAN
House tomato based pizza sauce, double smoked ham, pineapple, tasty cheese and mozzarella
VEGETARIAN (V)
House tomato based pizza sauce, capsicum, cherry tomato, mushroom, olives, tasty cheese and mozzarella
Burgers & Sambos
ADD-ONS: EXTRA PATTY $4, EXTRA CHEESE $2
CLASSIC CHEESE BURGER
Grilled beef patty on a milk bun with American cheese, onion, pickles, house-made burger sauce, served with shoestring fries
THE AUSSIE BEEF BURGER
Grilled beef patty on a milk bun with American cheese, onion, pickles, fried egg, house-made burger sauce, sliced beetroot, baby cos, crispy bacon, pineapple, served with shoestring fries
STEAK SAMBO
Marinated and tenderised rump steak on sourdough with tomato, fried onion, wild rocket, house smoked tomato relish, seeded mustard mayo, served with shoestring fries
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
Korean fried chicken, kimchi slaw, American cheese, gochujang mayo with shoestring fries
PULLED JACKFRUIT BURGER (V)
BBQ slow cooked pulled jackfruit, coleslaw, wild rocket, pickle, chipotle mayo on a milk bun with shoestring fries
Classics
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
House crumbed panko chicken schnitzel served with lemon, chips and salad (or mash and veg for an additional $3) with a choice of gravy, mushroom or pepper sauce (extra sauce $2)
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
House crumbed panko schnitzel topped with double smoked ham, Napoletana sauce, tasty and mozzarella cheese (or mash and veg for an additional $3)
BARRAMUNDI FILLET
Pan seared barramundi fillet with garlic mash, lemon butter sauce, charred broccolini, and lemon wedge
BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
Battered, fried flathead fillets with fries, salad, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
CHILLI PRAWN SPAGHETTI
Tiger prawns, garlic, chilli, preserved lemon, cherry tomato, wild rocket and parmesan
STEAK AND ALE PIE
Braised steak and ale pie served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, topped with green peas and rosemary gravy
BANGERS AND MASH
Beef sausages served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, topped with green peas and onion gravy
Nachos
Beans, pulled pork or spiced chicken or beef con carne with guacamole, sour cream, pico de galo and jalapeño
MEXICAN BEAN (V)
PULLED PORK
FRIED CHICKEN
BEEF CON CARNE
Curries
BUTTER CHICKEN
Jasmine rice, mint yoghurt, papadom, tomato, cucumber
BEEF PANANG
Jasmine rice, mint yoghurt, papadom, tomato, cucumber
From the Grill
All Served with chips and salad (or mash and veg for an additional $3) and a choice of your sauce: gravy, mushroom or pepper sauce
250g RUMP STEAK
300 GRAM T-BONE ANGUS
Sides
$9
CHARRED BROCCOLINI (VG, GF)
With herb vinaigrette and lemon wedge
MARKET VEGETABLES (V, GF)
With herbed butter
CREAMY MASH (V, GF)
With garlic butter
CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE (V)
Topped with crispy garlic pangrattato
KALE SLAW (V, GF)
With herbed aioli
GARDEN SALAD (VG, GF)
Mixed leaves, cucumber, tomato, carrot, Greek salad dressing
Monday Specials
(5pm-9pm)
Rump Steak
served with skinny fries & salad (or mash and veg for $3) with your choice of gravy, mushroom, or pepper sauce (extra sauce $2)
Tuesday Specials
(5pm-9pm)
Curry Of The Week
Wednesday Specials
(5pm-9pm)
Tacos - Min. order 2
Option of Pork, Fish, Cauliflower, Falafel or Chicken (extra $1) & Steak (extra $2)
Thursday Specials
(5pm-9pm)
Chicken Schnitty
(or make it a Parmi for +$3) served with skinny fries & salad (or mash and veg for $3) with your choice of gravy, mushroom, or pepper sauce (extra sauce $2)
Saturday Specials
Bacon & Egg or Beef Sausage & Egg Roll
Served on a milk bun with rocket, tomato chutney, and choice of BBQ or aioli sauce
1kg Buffalo Wings | $1 Buffalo Wings
Your choice of NAKED, BBQ or Franks red hot sauce with house made blue cheese dipping sauce
Sunday Specials
Bacon & Egg or Beef Sausage & Egg Roll
Served on a milk bun with rocket, tomato chutney, and choice of BBQ or aioli sauce
Sunday Pork Roast
Pork roast served with roasted seasonal vegetables, apple relish, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding
Weekend Bottomless
(11:30am-4:30pm)
Steak & Frites with Tiramisu
Bottomless fries & drinks for 1.5 hrs. Includes wine, beers, and non-alcoholic options.
Upgrade to Spritz Package
Spritz Package includes Aperol & Limoncello Sprtiz
Mexican Feast & Bottomless Margaritas
Includes a Mexican Set-Menu, bottomless Margaritas, wine, beers, and non-alcoholic options - all you can drink for 1.5 hrs
Lunch Specials
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12-3PM
CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
CHEESE BURGER & CHIPS
SCHNITZEL BURGER & CHIPS
White Wines
MORGAN’S BAY SEMILLON SAUV BLANC
AUSTRALIA
HARE & TORTOISE PINOT GRIS
KING VALLEY VIC
WHISPERIING CLOUD SAUV BLANC
NEW ZEALAND
SWEET CAROLINE RIESLING
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WEST CAPE HOWE CHARDONNAY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
CORTE GIARA PINOT GRIGIO
ITALY
Rosé
LA VIELLE FERME ROSE
FRANCE
TREAD SOFTLY PROSECCO BELLINI PEACH SPARKLING
AUSTRALIA
Red Wines
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM PINOT NOIR
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
TILIA MALBEC
ARGENTINA
11858 SHIRAZ
MUDGEE, NSW
BEACH HUT CABERNET MERLOT
AUSTRALIA
Sparkling Wines
DA LUCA PROSECCO
ITALY
MORGAN’S BAY SPARKLING
AUSTRALIA
JANZ NV BRUT CUVEE
TASMANIA
PIPER--HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE
FRANCE
Classic Cocktails
MOJITO
CHAIRMANS WHITE RUM, MINT, SUGAR, SODA, LIME
CLASSIC MARGARITA
BLANCO TEQUILA, CLEMENT SHRUBB, LIME
SPICY MARGARITA
JALAPENO-INFUSED BLANCO, CLEMENT SHRUBB, LIME
TOMMY’S MARGARITA
BLANCO TEQUILA, AGAVE, LIME
THE SPICY PINA
JALAPENO-INFUSED BLANCO, CLEMENT SHRUBB, PINEAPPLE, LIME, AGAVE, CHILLI
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
LIMONCELLO, PROSECCO, SODA
APEROL SPRITZ
APEROL, PROSECCO, SODA, ORANGE
NEGRONI
GIN, CAMPARI, SWEET RED VERMOUTH
ESPRESSO MARTINI
UV CAKE VODKA, TRADER VIC’S CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR, ESPRESSO
APPLE PIE ON THE ROCKS
UV CAKE VODKA, FIREBALL, APPLE JUICE, LEMON, CINNAMON
OLD FASHIONED
YOUR CHOICE OF SPIRIT, ANGOSTURA BITTERS, SUGARSYRUP
LYCHEE MARTINI
VODKA, DRY VERMOUTH, LYCHEE LIQUER, LYCHEE
FRENCH MARTINI
VODKA, BERRY LIQUOR, PINEAPPLE
COSMOPOLITAN
VODKA, TRIPLE SEC, CRANBERRY, LEMON
CLASSIC DAQUIRI
CHAIRMAN’S WHITE RUM, SUGAR, LIME
STAWBERRY DAQUIRI
CHAIRMAN’S WHITE RUM, SUGAR, LIME
CHAIRMANS STORMY
CHAIRMANS SPICED RUM, LIME, ANGOSTURA, DEMARA SUGAR, FEVER TREE DRY GINGER ALE
Alcohol-Free Spritz Cans
$10 SPRITZ CANS
YES YOU CAN!
ALCOHOL FREE GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZ SERVED W/ICE & ORANGE
YES YOU CAN!
ALCOHOL FREE LYCHEE BELLINI SERVED W/ICE & LIME
Mocktails
$12 MOCKTAILS
VIRGIN PALOMA
GRAPEFRUIT, LEMON, SUGAR, FEVER TREE GRAPEFRUIT SODA
VIRGIN PINA COLADA
COCONUT CREAM, PINEAPPLE, LIME
PASSIONFRUIT MOJITO
PASSIONFRUIT PUREE, LIME, MINT, SUGAR, SODA
STRAWBERRY MOJITO
STRAWBERRY PUREE, LIME, MINT, SUGAR, SODA
LYCHEE & MINT SPRITZ
LYCHEE, LIME, MINT, SODA
Build Your Own G&T
1. Choose your gin
ARCHIE ROSE SIGNATURE
Australia, Rosebery, NSW
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
England
DOBSON'S NEW ENGLAND GIN
Armidale, NSW
DOBSON'S SWEET PEA GIN
Armidale, NSW
FOUR PILLARS OLIVE GIN
Yarra Valley, VIC
FOUR PILLARS SHIRAZ GIN
Yarra Vaccey, VIC
GIN & JONNIE GASTRO GIN
Netherlands
HAYMAN'S SLOE GIN
England
HENDRICKS GIN
Scotland
KARU AFFINITY GIN
Grose Vale, NSW
MANLY LILLY PILLY PINK GIN
Manly, NSW
OZMOS CITRUS GIN
France
SCAPEGRACE BLACK
Canterbury, NZ
TANQUERAY GIN
Scotland
Rum
APPLEWOOD SMOKED FORGOTTEN CASK OLD FASHIONED
Chairmans Reserve Forgotten Cask Rum, Bitters, Sugar, Apple Wood Smoke
MOJITO
Chairman’s White, Lime, Mint, Sugar, Soda
PASSIONFRUIT CAIPIRINHA
Clement Premiere Canne, Lime, Passionfruit, Sugar
RIGHT HAND SPICED NEGRONI
Chairman’s Spiced, Antica Formula Rosso, Campari
MAHINA COLADA
Chairman’s White, Clement Mahina Coco, Pineapple, Lime, Sugar
SPICED ESPRESSO MARTINI
Chairman’s Spiced, Trader Vic’s Chocolate, Coffee
STRAWBERRY DAIQURI
Chairman’s White, Lime, Sugar, Strawberry
TURBO CHARGE THE STORM
Chairman’s Spiced, Lime, Brookvale Ginger beer, Bitters
VELVET KISS
Chairman’s Spiced, Antica Formula, Luxardo Liqueur, Bitters
BLU BLAZER
Chairman’s Spiced, Plantation OFTD, Cherry Heering, and FIRE
S.L.T WALLBANGER
Chairman’s Spiced, Liquor 43, Orange Juice, Grenadine
FORGOTTEN CASK MAI TAI
Chairman’s Dark, Clement Premiere Canne, Clement Orange Shrubb, Lime, Almond Syrup
Whisky
OLD FASHIONED
Alibi, Aromatic Bitters, Sugar
BOULEVARDIER
Maker’s Mark, Antica Formula, Campari
MANHATTAN
Maker’s Mark, Antica Formula, Aromatic Bitters
SCOTCH SOUR
Chivas 12, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White
SOUR ALIBI
Alibi Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, Lemon, Egg White
Vodka and Gin
ESPRESSO MARTINI
UV Cake, Trader Vic’s Chocolate Liqueur, Coffee
WHITE CHOCOLATE PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI
UV Cake Vodka, White Cacao, Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, Egg White
EAST 8 HOLD UP
Alchemia Vodka, Aperol, Pineapple, Lime, Passionfruit
APPLE PIE ON THE ROCKS
UV Cake, Fireball Whiskey, Apple
MOSCOW MULE
Alchemia Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
PASSIONSTAR MARTINI
UV Cake Vodka, Apple, Passionfruit, Prosecco
BLOODY MARY
Alchemia, Bloody Mary Mix, Salt ‘n’ Pepper
AVIATION
Tanqueray, Crème de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon
BRAMBLE
Tanqueray, Crème de Mure, Lemon
COLD BREW NEGRONI
Manly Spirits Barrel Aged Gin, Antica Formula Rosso, Campari, Manly Spirits Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
HICKORY WOOD SMOKED NEGRONI
Tanqueray, Antica Formula Rosso, Campari
SOUTH SIDE
Tanqueray, Lime, Cucumber, Mint, Sugar
APEROL SOUR
Aperol, Tanqueray, Lime, Egg White
CUCUMBER SOUR
Archie Rose Signature, Lemon, Cucumber, Egg white, Sugar
Spritzers & Highballs
TOM COLLINS
Tanqueray, Lemon, Sugar, Soda
TEQUILA FRESCA
Espolon Reposado, Campari, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Soda
LYCHEE SPRITZER
Tanqueray, St. Germain Elderflower, Mint, Lemon, Prosecco
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Manly Spirits Limoncello, Lemon, Prosecco, Soda
Margaritas
$18
CLASSIC MARGARITA
Espolon Reposado, Clement Orange Shrubb, Lime
SPICY MARGARITA
Jalapeno Infused Espolon Tequila, Agave, Lime
TOMMY’S MARGARITA
Espolon Blanco, Agave, Lime
WATERMELON MARGARITA
Espolon Reposado Tequila, Watermelon, Agave
Final Thoughts
Waterloo’s dining strength comes from range rather than a single defining style. A day in the suburb might begin with coffee and brunch at Milk Crate, move through French pastry at La Renaissance and end with Thai sharing plates, Sichuan noodles or a hearty pub dinner. Zensation Teahouse offers the most contemplative experience, while Zoo Family, Urban Thai and Sup Thai are especially well suited to groups that enjoy ordering across the menu.
For the best experience, match the venue to the occasion. Choose a café for an easy morning, a focused noodle shop for a fast meal, one of the Thai or Chinese restaurants for a shared dinner, or a neighbourhood pub when atmosphere and flexibility matter as much as the food. Waterloo rewards diners who explore beyond a single main street, with worthwhile options spread across its residential precincts and busy inner-city edges.