As Sydney-siders, we are extremely lucky to have a wide variety of dishes right in our backyard. Almost every suburb is home to excellent restaurants from all cuisines. Our city is full of young professionals and families who love exploring Sydney’s food scene. Sydney is a large city made up of many suburbs and though each suburb is home to lovely restaurants, one, in particular, holds a special place in our heart – our home, The Rocks! The Rocks is full of some of the best restaurants in Sydney (including us!).

In this article, we’ll tell you why The Rocks has attracted some of the city’s best restaurants and why you should make it a priority for a foodie night out! 

Why The Rocks has attracted the best restaurants

The Rocks is beautiful!

Sydney is full of beautiful suburbs, however, The Rocks is extra-special. With tree-lined streets, precious architecture and gorgeous terraced homes, it’s no wonder that people flock to this suburb. The hilly suburb is beloved by locals but is also a top place to visit for many tourists. Because of this influx of visitors and the attractiveness of the area, many chefs and business owners view it as the perfect place to set up shop.

It’s home to many foodies

The Rocks has a high population density and is home to many young professionals and students. Many of these persons are self-proclaimed foodies, making the suburb with top-notch food credentials the perfect place to live. This food-loving community is perfect for cafes and restaurants as it all but guarantees a steady stream of visitors throughout the week.

Buzzing nightlife

In addition to restaurants, The Rocks is also home to many amazing pubs and nightclubs. This adds even more life to the already buzzing suburb. A lively nightlife also makes it perfect for restaurants and bistros who capitalise on late-night food hunters. You’ll find that many of the restaurants who set up shop in The Rocks open late as their businesses are thriving until the very late hours of the night.

It’s full of many different cuisines

Did you know that The Rocks is home to restaurants of many different cuisines? Zahli represents Middle-Eastern food, however, there are cuisines representing every corner of the world in The Rocks. This makes the suburb extremely attractive for restaurants as it indicates that there is a strong market for lesser-known cuisines and niche types of cooking. 

At Zahli, we are honoured to be a part of such a multi-cultural and thriving community! It was one of the reasons that we selected The Rocks to be our home. It’s important for us to be located in such a lively food suburb. Anyone who understands Middle Eastern culture will comprehend the value of having such a strong connection with our community.

Transport hub

One of the key elements that restaurants look out for when deciding where to open shop is access to public transportation. In Sydney, though many people have cars, many, including tourists, also use the public transportation system. Luckily, The Rocks has two major transportation hubs on either end of the city. 

Central and Redfern Station provide access from the city and Western suburbs straight into The Rocks. There are also several bus stops along major streets in The Rocks, making access in and around the city a breeze!

Why you should visit Zahli in The Rocks

There’s a strong case for visiting The Rocks, but why should you visit Zahli? Zahli is perfect for everyone, here’s why:

• Options for everyone – If your group of friends or family members require a special diet, then Zahli is the place for you! With endless vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and meat options, your entire party will have no problem finding dishes to indulge in.

• Healthy – In Middle-Eastern food, there are many healthy dishes (more than unhealthy)! Feel comfortable devouring your healthy, but extremely delicious meal.
• Entertainment – Zahli hosts belly dancers! In true, Middle-Eastern tradition, you can get entertained by Zahli’s amazing belly dancers. What a night!

Now, that you know why The Rocks is the food centre of Sydney, you can plan your weekends for months to come. With excellent takeaway shops, cool cafes and amazing fine dining restaurants, you’ll be in for a treat–regardless of your budget or mood! 

If you are interested in indulging in authentic Middle Eastern food then Zahli, Modern Middle Eastern restaurant can gladly provide a memorable meal.  Zahli is here to provide you with a culinary experience like no other.

Call us on (02) 9318 2228 to reserve a table or for pick-up orders.