Anason
Last updated★ 4.5 · 2,143 Google reviews · $$
Anason is a chic Turkish restaurant and mezebar on Barangaroo's Wulugul Walk, with a harbourside terrace and a polished dining room. It is built for sharing, with meze and seafood plates, and suits a long lunch or a special dinner. Hickson Park is about three minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Anason
Food at Anason
The menu centres on vegetarian and seafood dishes designed for sharing, with meze and a feast set. Visitors keep naming the hummus simit and the yogurt kebab, and one diner liked the sardines. Diners also mention the half chicken and the dukkah served with the hummus. One diner said gluten-free bread is available. The kitchen uses traditional methods such as pickling, drying and yogurt-making. The restaurant warns that all dishes may contain traces of nuts, gluten and dairy. The price range runs from $40 to $140.
What to order: Yogurt kebab · Hummus simit
Drinks at Anason
The drinks menu gets as much attention as the food. It lists Turkish raki, Turkish wines, wines by the glass and signature cocktails. One visitor called the cocktails the best they had tasted, and praised the bartender.
A seaside meyhane on Wulugul Walk
Anason takes its inspiration from the seaside meyhanes of Istanbul, and Bosphorus blue runs through the design. It is described as the first permanent restaurant on Wulugul Walk. Ingredients are sourced from Sydney suppliers, and the kitchen makes its own yogurt, salcha and tarhana. Menus change with seasonal availability, so dishes can shift between visits.
What customers say about Anason
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff, with several diners praising individual servers
- 💬Shared plates such as hummus simit and yogurt kebab
- 💬Dishes described as delicious and beautifully presented
Tips for visiting Anason
- ✓Groups of seven or more must order the Anason Feast Set and pay a 10% service charge.
- ✓Card payments carry a surcharge, and a bill can be split into a maximum of two equal payments.
- ✓If running late, call (02) 9810 5466, as holds may not last more than 15 minutes past the booking time.
Getting to Anason
Anason is at Unit 5, 23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000. Parking is available nearby, and the restaurant has step-free access. The website links to a third-party site for nearby parking.
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FAQ about Anason
What cuisine does Anason serve?
Anason serves Turkish food, with vegetarian and seafood dishes meant for sharing. It also has a drinks menu of Turkish raki, Turkish wines and cocktails.
Can I book a table at Anason?
Yes, bookings are made online through SevenRooms. Bookings are secured by credit card and charged only for no-shows or late cancellations.
Can groups book at Anason?
Groups of seven or more must commit to the Anason Feast Set menu, and a 10% service charge applies.
Does Anason have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has a terrace with tables along the harbourside.