Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Kensington in 2026 are led by Yallah Eat, with 2,028 Google reviews and a 4.6★ rating, followed by Pondok Buyung (807 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Kensington, NSW 2033, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. Yallah Eat
- 2. Pondok Buyung
- 3. Sushi Tengoku
- 4. Paddy Chans
- 5. Stable Talk Cafe
- 6. Stellini Pasta Bar
- 7. Mamaks Village
- 8. Fana’s Italian Kitchen
- 9. Babas Kebabs Burgers Snack Packs
- 10. Betawi’s Kitchen Indonesian Restaurant
- 11. Bar Lucio
- 12. Happy Pho
- 13. Cafe YS9
- 14. XS Espresso UNSW
- 15. Khao Thai Kensington
Sydney’s Best Kensington Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yallah Eat | Kensington | ★ 4.6 (2,028) | pita, kebabs and shawarma on the UNSW campus |
| Pondok Buyung | Kensington | ★ 4.4 (807) | Padang-style Indonesian dishes and beef rendang |
| Sushi Tengoku | Kensington | ★ 4.1 (671) | sashimi, sushi rolls and bento boxes |
| Paddy Chans | Kensington | ★ 4.2 (401) | Singapore noodles, crispy beef and prawn toast |
| Stable Talk Cafe | Kensington | ★ 4.3 (317) | coffee and brunch with corn fritters and poached eggs |
| Stellini Pasta Bar | Kensington | ★ 4.3 (290) | pasta and matcha drinks at UNSW |
| Mamaks Village | Kensington | ★ 3.4 (267) | Malaysian satay, noodles and nasi lemak |
| Fana’s Italian Kitchen | Kensington | ★ 4.9 (261) | handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza |
| Babas Kebabs Burgers Snack Packs | Kensington | ★ 3.8 (253) | kebabs, burgers and snack packs |
| Betawi’s Kitchen Indonesian Restaurant | Kensington | ★ 4.5 (247) | Indonesian soto ayam and sate ayam |
| Bar Lucio | Kensington | ★ 4.5 (244) | focaccia, panini and coffee on an alfresco balcony |
| Happy Pho | Kensington | ★ 4.8 (145) | Saigon-style beef pho and lemongrass dishes |
| Cafe YS9 | Kensington | ★ 4.8 (140) | brunch, prawn burgers and coffee |
| XS Espresso UNSW | Kensington | ★ 3.5 (137) | crepes, brunch and coffee on campus |
| Khao Thai Kensington | Kensington | ★ 4.7 (124) | Thai curries, pad Thai and stir-fries |
1. Yallah Eat — Kensington
4.6★ (2,028 Google reviews) · Known for: pita, kebabs and shawarma on the UNSW campus
📍 UNSW Sydney 17 High Street Gate 2 University of New South Wales Next door to IGA Supermarket, Kensington NSW 2033
Yallah Eat is a pita, kebab and shawarma bar at UNSW’s High Street Gate 2, next to the IGA. It is rated 4.6★ from 2,028 Google reviews, and reviewers mention good chips and affordable prices on campus.
2. Pondok Buyung — Kensington
4.4★ (807 Google reviews) · Known for: Padang-style Indonesian dishes and beef rendang
📍 140 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Pondok Buyung on Anzac Parade serves traditional Indonesian padang-style dishes, with rice and a choice of meat and vegetable. It is rated 4.4★ from 807 Google reviews, and regulars rate the beef rendang and the takeaway.
3. Sushi Tengoku — Kensington
4.1★ (671 Google reviews) · Known for: sashimi, sushi rolls and bento boxes
📍 262 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Sushi Tengoku on Anzac Parade serves classic Japanese dishes including sashimi and bento boxes in a busy, no-frills setting. It is rated 4.1★ from 671 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the fresh fish and generous roll sizes.
4. Paddy Chans — Kensington
4.2★ (401 Google reviews) · Known for: Singapore noodles, crispy beef and prawn toast
📍 130 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Paddy Chans on Anzac Parade is an Asian takeaway and restaurant that reviewers order from for Singapore noodles, crispy spicy beef and prawn toast. It is rated 4.2★ from 401 Google reviews, with one reviewer praising the customer service.
5. Stable Talk Cafe — Kensington
4.3★ (317 Google reviews) · Known for: coffee and brunch with corn fritters and poached eggs
📍 214 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Stable Talk Cafe on Anzac Parade is a cosy, calm cafe serving coffee and brunch dishes such as corn fritters with avocado and poached eggs. It is rated 4.3★ from 317 Google reviews, though individual reviews vary.
6. Stellini Pasta Bar — Kensington
4.3★ (290 Google reviews) · Known for: pasta and matcha drinks at UNSW
📍 Gate 2, 11 High St, Kensington NSW 2033
Stellini Pasta Bar is a casual pasta spot at UNSW’s Gate 2 on High Street that also serves matcha drinks. It is rated 4.3★ from 290 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the pasta and the value for money.
7. Mamaks Village — Kensington
3.4★ (267 Google reviews) · Known for: Malaysian satay, noodles and nasi lemak
📍 10 High St, Kensington NSW 2033
Mamaks Village on High Street is a contemporary Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti. Reviews are mixed at 3.4★ from 267 Google reviews, though reviewers praise the crispy nasi lemak fried chicken and the quick service.
8. Fana’s Italian Kitchen — Kensington
4.9★ (261 Google reviews) · Known for: handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza
📍 152 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Fana’s Italian Kitchen on Anzac Parade offers handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and classic desserts for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It is rated 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the truffle mayo arancini, the pizzas and the tiramisu.
9. Babas Kebabs Burgers Snack Packs — Kensington
3.8★ (253 Google reviews) · Known for: kebabs, burgers and snack packs
📍 203 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Babas Kebabs Burgers Snack Packs on Anzac Parade serves kebabs, burgers and snack packs from an experimental menu. Reviews are mixed at 3.8★ from 253 Google reviews, with some reviewers praising the friendly service.
10. Betawi’s Kitchen Indonesian Restaurant — Kensington
4.5★ (247 Google reviews) · Known for: Indonesian soto ayam and sate ayam
📍 6/240 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Betawi’s Kitchen is an Indonesian restaurant on Anzac Parade where reviewers have ordered soto ayam, sate ayam and nasi kuning. It is rated 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, and reviewers mention good portions and welcoming owners.
11. Bar Lucio — Kensington
4.5★ (244 Google reviews) · Known for: focaccia, panini and coffee on an alfresco balcony
📍 12 Lenthall St, Kensington NSW 2033
Bar Lucio on Lenthall Street is a small alfresco cafe known for focaccia, woodfired panini and coffee. It is rated 4.5★ from 244 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the mortadella focaccia and the covered balcony.
12. Happy Pho — Kensington
4.8★ (145 Google reviews) · Known for: Saigon-style beef pho and lemongrass dishes
📍 2/160 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Happy Pho on Anzac Parade is a small, family-run Vietnamese restaurant serving pho and a few other dishes. It is rated 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the Saigon-style broth, the beef brisket and the good portions.
13. Cafe YS9 — Kensington
4.8★ (140 Google reviews) · Known for: brunch, prawn burgers and coffee
📍 61 Todman Ave, Kensington NSW 2033
Cafe YS9 on Todman Avenue is a neighbourhood cafe serving brunch and coffee, recently reopened under new management. It is rated 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the prawn burger and the fair prices.
14. XS Espresso UNSW — Kensington
3.5★ (137 Google reviews) · Known for: crepes, brunch and coffee on campus
📍 G05 & G05a Ground Floor Biological Science (D26, Kensington NSW 2033
XS Espresso at UNSW’s Biological Sciences building serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and dessert, from early morning to late night. Reviews are mixed at 3.5★ from 137 Google reviews, though reviewers praise the Biscoff crepe and the XS stack.
15. Khao Thai Kensington — Kensington
4.7★ (124 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai curries, pad Thai and stir-fries
📍 Shop 1/240 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
Khao Thai on Anzac Parade serves Thai curries, pad Thai and stir-fries for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It is rated 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the massaman curry and the wagyu beef stir-fry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Kensington?
By Google review count, Yallah Eat is the most-reviewed restaurant in Kensington with 2,028 reviews and a 4.6★ rating. Pondok Buyung is next with 807 reviews at 4.4★.
Which Kensington restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Fana’s Italian Kitchen has the highest rating at 4.9★ from 261 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Kensington?
This guide includes Yallah Eat (pita, kebabs and shawarma on the UNSW campus), Pondok Buyung (Padang-style Indonesian dishes and beef rendang), Sushi Tengoku (sashimi, sushi rolls and bento boxes) and Paddy Chans (Singapore noodles, crispy beef and prawn toast), along with 11 more Kensington restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Kensington restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Kensington guide?
15 restaurants in Kensington, with 6,332 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Kensington restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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