6 Best Contemporary Asian Restaurants In St Leonards

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1. Mod. Dining

4.8

Exceptional(81)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Sydney CBD

Booked 7 times today

MOD. Dining brings the vivid flavours of Asian cuisine to a contemporary setting in the Art Gallery of NSW. The menu by chef Sushil Aryal features locally sourced and seasonal produce, transformed into an array of vibrant dishes that pair perfectly with a range of crafted cocktails and unique wines.

2. Holy Duck!

4.4

Awesome(200)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Chippendale

Booked 11 times today

Located smack-bang between Central and Broadway, you’ll find Holy Duck! on Sydney’s favourite foodie laneway, Kensington Street. This is modern-Chinese cuisine at its ducking best. You’ll be saying “duck me!” when you taste how they transform traditional dishes into exciting new favourites. With a diverse menu of casual eats and next-level Chinese BBQ, Holy Duck! is a nod to the joys of Chinese street food. Watch as the chefs expertly prepare crispy, succulent ducks from the huge, traditional hanging gallery. They’re delicious! Not in the mood to duck? No worries. There’s plenty of other meat and vegetarian options. Love hot and spicy? Just ask your friendly waiter for more chilli; that’ll really set off some firecrackers.

3. Toei Surry Hills

4.0

Excellent(41)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Darlinghurst

Booked 8 times today

Toei takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. Our menu is an invitation to explore, accessible to all yet bursting with culinary surprises.

A photo of The Panorama Bar at The International restaurant

4. The Panorama Bar at The International

3.0

Good(4)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Sydney CBD

High above Martin Place, situated on the rooftop of The International, The Panorama Bar has views of the sparkling city skyline, the zig-zagging of modern and heritage buildings and the towering modernist MLC Building by architect Harry Seidler.The Panorama Bar is a vibrant, social rooftop bar and dining destination centred around high end sip and snack culture. Sun-soaked lunches, warm sunsets and nighttime fun. This approachable bar with big atmosphere and energy is deeply glamorous but also charmingly informal all at the same time.With garden terraces that follow Seidler’s famous curvature, there are constant discoveries around every corner with intimate areas for groups, atmospheric fire pits with comfy lounges and plenty of space to enjoy the program of the city’s best DJs soundtracking the evening’s events.

A photo of Sei Mai Name - Sydney CBD restaurant

5. Sei Mai Name - Sydney CBD

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Sydney CBD

At Sei Mai Name, we bring the vibrant essence of Vietnam to Sydney with a menu that blends traditional flavours and contemporary flair. Start with our signature small plates—like shrimp cakes, fresh rice paper rolls, and mini bánh mì sliders—before diving into larger dishes such as shaking beef, tamarind-glazed wings, or crispy-edged bánh khọt pancakes topped with prawns. Our menu is designed to be shared, savoured, and remembered.Our bar offers handcrafted cocktails that reimagine Vietnamese classics. Sip on the Pho-Jito, a mojito infused with aromatic pho spices, or the Da Nang Bliss, a tropical blend of coconut, lime, and lemongrass-infused tequila. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming—perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating over bold, flavourful dishes.Discover the heart of Vietnam in Sydney at Sei Mai Name, where every dish and drink tells a story.

6. Evening Star Hotel

4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$

• Contemporary asian • Surry Hills

Ari Thai Eatery, nestled within the Evening Star Hotel at 360 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, offers an authentic Thai dining experience. Open daily, the kitchen serves lunch from 12pm to 3:30pm and dinner from 4:30pm to midnight.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Mod. Dining

2. Holy Duck!

3. Toei Surry Hills

4. The Panorama Bar at The International

5. Sei Mai Name - Sydney CBD

6. Evening Star Hotel

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