Best restaurants in Chatswood
From smokey barbeque to a chic French bistro
With the ease of the metro, Chatswood is more accessible than ever. And it’s the perfect excuse to discover some of the north shore suburbs best eats.
The best restaurants Chatswood has to offer cluster tightly around Victoria Avenue and the station, which is part of the appeal. Within a ten minute walk you can go from Korean barbecue to a French bistro tucked beside the library, then finish with pho that regulars will quietly argue is the best in the area. It is a suburb that rewards wandering rather than booking one big night out.
Chef Hun Loong dedicates his new restaurant, Amah, to his grandmother, offering a Malaysian menu made up of childhood favourites. Loong has had a steady and prestigious career, having previously worked at both Quay and Mr Wong. He’s no stranger to Asian cuisine, but his latest venture hits closer to home. Joining the Ho Jiak…
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Two-hatted chef Jung-Su Chang has launched Joie Brasserie Chatswood Bringing his Michelin-level precision from Allta Sydney, chef Jung-Su Change has launched Joie Brasserie Chatswood, a new modern French restaurant. The concept? Elevated everyday luxury that’s actually accessible. Chang’s classical French training shines through the menu, where grilled octopus rests in a smoked beurre blanc sauce that’s all silky…
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Mama Mulan has landed in Chatswood, serving up flavour that will wok you. As you jostle through the crowds at Chatswood Interchange don’t be deceived by Google Maps, which will lead you astray on your dumpling quest. Located on Level 1, The Concourse, Chatswood (above Willoughby City Library), roosts the newly opened Shandong-style restaurant, Mama…
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Make way for Flower Child Cafe It may walk like The Grounds, it may talk like The Grounds but the newest cafe in Chatswood is set to make an impact all on it's own accord. Flower Child Cafe in Chatswood Westfield has already got people lining up, and it only opened last Monday. It certainly has the Grounds of Alexandria…
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Korean Chinese food done properly, with jjajangmyeon and jjamppong that draw a loyal local queue. Rich black bean noodles and seafood soup with real heat make sense of the genre for first timers. Portions are built for sharing, so come hungry with someone willing to split three dishes.
A French bistro beside The Concourse and the library, serving escargot and steak frites better than you would expect from the location. Book for the short rib if it is on, and leave room for the tiramisu, a standout among the CBD's French rooms.
A late night Korean spot with a vintage lounge fit out, built for dinners that drift into cocktails. Tteokbokki and mala yeopteok are the dishes people return for, and the room stays lively without ever tipping into loud.
A moody, date night friendly bistro on Victoria Avenue leaning modern Australian, with king prawn pasta and chicken maryland among the standouts. Good wine list, good cocktails, and warm lighting that makes an ordinary weeknight feel like an occasion.
An upscale omakase experience above Choji Yakiniku, built around seafood, wagyu and organic produce across multiple courses. Needs verification before publishing, reviews reference two different chefs and pricing that varies significantly, with only a small number of reviews overall.
