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By SHARON HUNT, SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER, AUSTRALIA<\/a> and LAURA HOUSE, HEAD OF LIFESTYLE, AUSTRALIA<\/a> <\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 20:39 EDT, 31 August 2025 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 31 August 2025 <\/p>\n

Manu Feildel has dished up his favourite places to go out and eat in his hometown of Sydney<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It comes as the popular TV chef celebrates a major milestone with his inner west venue Bistro Red Lion by Manu, recently celebrating one year since it opened its doors.<\/p>\n

The French-inspired bistro, which is a hit with both locals and visitors, is located in the upstairs dining room of Rozelle’s historic Red Lion Hotel.<\/p>\n

Manu, 51, told Daily Mail that apart from his own restaurant, his hands-down favourite Sydney dining spot is a contemporary Asian restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.<\/p>\n

‘Right now, apart from Bistro Red Lion by Manu, King Clarence is my favourite,’ Manu revealed.<\/p>\n

King Clarence is helmed by chef Khanh Nguyen, whom Manu praises as ‘a genius when it comes to creating outside the box kind of dishes’.<\/p>\n

The award-winning restaurant, which has been open since 2023, is renowned for its signature menu items like their moreish Fish Finger Bao and Grilled Rock Lobster with Longevity Noodles.<\/p>\n

But the My Kitchen Rules\u00a0judge said there are plenty of restaurant gems to be found off the beaten track – including one underrated favourite that he and his wife Clarissa frequent regularly.<\/p>\n

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King Clarence in the Sydney CBD was one of Manu’s favourite restaurants. The\u00a0Fish Finger Bao (right) is one of their signature menu items<\/p>\n

‘My wife and I love to go to Shalom Indonesian restaurant in Mascot,’ Manu spilled.<\/p>\n

‘It’s very authentic and absolutely delicious.’<\/p>\n

The Maroubra local also has some top food spots right in his own backyard for more casual fare.<\/p>\n

In the southern Sydney beachside suburb, Manu highlighted Boulevard Bakery ‘for their amazing croissants and delicious bread’.<\/p>\n

He’s also a fan of Billy’s Bar Espresso, especially for ‘their to die for crispy bacon rolls’.<\/p>\n

When Manu is in need of a caffeine fix close to home, his local go-to is Maroubra’s ‘Eksentrik Cafe for their addictive coffee’.<\/p>\n

Further beyond Sydney, Manu also spoke about a recent favourite family holiday meal he enjoyed during a trip to Port Douglas in Queensland.<\/p>\n

‘We’ve just been to Port Douglas and there is a beautiful Thai restaurant called Jungle Fowl,’ the TV personality recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘If you’re in the area, it’s a must.’<\/p>\n

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In his local Maroubra neighbourhood, Manu regularly stops by for pastries at\u00a0Boulevard Bakery<\/p>\n

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Manu’s other Maroubra favourites for casual fare and coffee were\u00a0Billy’s Bar Espresso and\u00a0Eksentrik Cafe<\/p>\n

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Shalom Indonesian restaurant in Mascot was singled out by Manu as an ‘underrated’ gem<\/p>\n

Naming his single favourite meal of the year proved impossible for Manu. ‘That is a hard question to answer, there have been too many!’ he laughed.<\/p>\n

However, he did believe there were a few key attributes that any outstanding dining venue needed to have.<\/p>\n

‘For me, a fantastic restaurant in 2025 is back to basics,’ Manu explained.<\/p>\n

‘Simple food, cooked well and with warm and professional service.’<\/p>\n

These elements are exactly what the team strive for at Bistro Red Lion by Manu, which officially opened its doors in July 2024.<\/p>\n

The venue marked Manu’s return to the kitchen following a four-year hiatus, and has seen him curate a menu that blends refined French technique with a deep sense of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

Signature dishes at the bistro take inspiration from Manu’s family kitchen, such as his father’s French Country-Style Terrine served with red onion jam and toasted sourdough.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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