Cheap Places to Eat in Manly

"Restaurants Chinese Sydney. Roast ducks, whole crabs and seafood centrepieces might hog the limelight at Mr Wong, but smart players know to mke it a lunchtime occasion, because it's only during hte daylight hours that they have their dim sum menu available, and it's some of the fanciest dumpling work in town. Pro tip: You can still get the big ticket proteins at lunch time so it's a win all round."

"While I realise Mr. Wong doesn’t exactly qualify as a Sydney Asian-fusion restaurant, given it’s almost exclusively Cantonese in style, there are at least some modern ideas that could qualify it for this list. Plus, it’s still one of the most reliable restaurants in Merivale’s heavyweight roster. Just try and resist those lobster and scallop dumplings, those wagyu and truffle puffs, or pan-fried Sichuan-style lamb dumplings."

"With eye-catching, award-winning interiors and a diverse and delectable menu, this Sydney Japanese restaurant is a feast for all the senses. If you’re looking for a choice cross-section of the menu, they have two truly delicious set menus for $65 and $95 respectively. The best à la carte dishes would have to be the sticky and sweet eggplant miso yakitori sticks ($5) or the prawns with kombu butter ($28) or, another popular favourite, the pork katsu steam bun ($8) which manages to be light and fluffy as well as crisp and crunchy all at the same time."

"Cho Cho San brings modern Japanese cuisine to life at this Sydney favourite. They pride themselves on putting a creative spin on the traditional Japanese izakaya and innovating with mouthwatering dishes such as pork katsu steam buns and king crab omelettes. Even better are the cocktails such as the peach tea sour and yuzu sprits."

"Cho Cho San’s modern Japanese cuisine has made quite a mark in Sydney’s foodie scene. Don’t expect a large sushi roll menu, but instead indulge in the izakaya, hibachi, and plates like the pork udon noodles."

"There’s nothing like spinning the lazy Susan at Golden Century and having a bed of fried vermicelli cradling saucy XO pipis land in front of you. With a string of culinary endorsements by the likes of David Chang, Neil Perry and Tetsuya Wakuda under their belt, the restaurant in the heart of Chinatown needs no introduction. All the Cantonese favourites make an appearance, from Mongolian lamb to extra crispy honey chicken, but it’s the pipis that you want."

"Golden Century has been serving Sydneysiders with classic Cantonese fare for more than three decades. Many of its popular orders are now legendary, the pippies with XO sauce most of all. Arrive at midnight or a few hours later on a Sunday and you might see some of Sydney’s best chefs bulldozing their way through out-of-the-tank seafood, mud crab with ginger and shallot, and maybe a bizarre mix of cheap imported beer and luxury wines."

"North Bondi Nami, the delicious ramen joint turned izakaya that takes over North Bondi Fish come wintertime, is offering a take away menu of warming meals and fresh snacks including daily market sashimi, gyoza, charred edamame with togarashi chilli, soba noodle salad and ora king salmon with chickpea miso marmalade. With a rotating menu of specials, make you check out their Instagram for any unique offerings. 2/120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi"

"North Bondi Nami will offer an abridged menu of warming meals and snacks including daily market sashimi, gyoza, charred edamame with togarashi chilli, soba noodle salad and ora king salmon with chickpea miso marmalade, beans and kohlrabi available to take away."

"A favourite amongst Burwood locals, Yang Guo Fu Ma La Tang is a Chinese restaurant with a twist. Here, you get to pick a bowl and grab whatever tickles your tastebuds. Make your meal as balanced, or not, as you desire- with plenty of greens, vegetables and types of noodles to choose from."

"Silks brings traditional Chinese cuisine to Crown Towers, including Cantonese classics alongside dishes from the north, such as Xian spicy cumin lamb, Peking duck and Liangpi cold noodles. Yum cha is served throughout the day with locally-inspired dim sum such as scallop and lemon myrtle dumplings and lobster cheong fung. The interiors feature lush tree ferns and stones of Chinese significance such as jade and opal, which work together to create a zen oasis."

"Perhaps not exactly a donut in the typical sense of the word, we’re adding this one to the list for your own benefit. A traditional Hungarian pastry – sometimes referred to as chimney cake – kürtösh is a cylindrical donut baked until it reaches a golden, crispy state before it is topped with chocolate, nuts, spices or sugar for an incredibly indulgent take on the donut. Add some chocolate brandy balls and biscotti and you have the perfect recipe for your next day-date."

"Kurtosh is widely known for their Hungarian Chimney Cake – a pastry that is soft and fluffy on the inside and flaky on the out, with a handful of topping options to choose from including hazelnut, almond, chocolate, pistachio and more. Though that’s not all. Don’t look past their cake slabs, which can range from $4 per 100 grams."

"The Welcome Wall is a monument located at the Australian National Maritime Museum, which was built to honour the people who migrated from different countries around the world to settle in Australia."

"Clovelly is different from typical Sydney beaches, because one of its main appeals is not the light tan sand luring its visitors close, but rather the large promenades on either side of the water that you can sunbathe on. It’s intimate, small and you can easily spend a few hours rotating from the sun to the sea, especially since there is so much sunbathing real estate right by the water. Pack a snorkel too, the cove is known for hosting all types of sea life like gropers, octopodes, rays and more."

"For snorkellers looking to explore a vibrant and lively underwater world, make your way to Clovelly Beach. This tranquil stretch of the bay is home to a host of marine life such as octopus, rays and a Blue Groper that the locals have affectionately nicknamed ‘Bluey’. Back on dry land, large smooth rocks and concrete promenades provide a place for sunbathers to soak up to the sun."

"Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach located at the end of a narrow bay. The beach is popular with families and snorkellers. Concrete platforms and promenades have been constructed on both sides of the bay which are popular sunbaking spots."