Spice Alley
Last updated★ 4.4 · 5,040 Google reviews · $$
Spice Alley is a laneway of Asian street food eateries on Kensington Street in Chippendale, with Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Korean, Cantonese and Japanese stalls side by side. Visitors say it is best for trying several cuisines at once in a lively, busy setting. Chippendale Green is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Spice Alley
Food at Spice Alley
Spice Alley is a set of separate eateries, each with its own menu, covering Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese food, Cantonese hawker dishes, handmade dumplings, Korean street food and Japanese dining. One visitor rates the beef randang and roti as a highlight. Hong Kong Diner serves wontons, BBQ pork and handmade noodles, Seoul Yum does bulgogi and bibimbap, and Satay + Grill offers chicken satay and vegetarian dishes. A vegetarian menu is available on the website.
Drinks at Spice Alley
Spice Alley has two bars. Nomu Bar on Kensington Street is a Japanese cocktail and highball bar that also serves Japanese food, and Gin Lane has more than 150 gins plus a whisky and scotch selection.
A $10 dish each week
Spice Alley is marking its 10th birthday with a rotating $10 dish each week from participating eateries. The offer runs for a limited time, and the website has a Learn More link with details. Because the dish changes each week, it is worth checking the site before you go.
What customers say about Spice Alley
- 💬Many Asian stalls in one place, so each person in a group can pick a different dish
- 💬Reasonable prices for the amount of food
- 💬Lively feel with an easy-going vibe, even when busy
- 💬Food described as fresh, varied and well spiced
Tips for visiting Spice Alley
- ✓Order from more than one eatery and share with your group.
- ✓Check the website for the current $10 dish before you visit.
- ✓Satay + Grill has vegetarian dishes, and the website has a vegetarian menu.
- ✓Some of the eateries take orders through Uber Eats.
Getting to Spice Alley
Spice Alley is on Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW 2008. Parking is available. Chippendale Green is about a two-minute walk away.
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FAQ about Spice Alley
What cuisine does Spice Alley serve?
It serves pan-Asian street food, with separate eateries for Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese and Japanese dishes.
Does Spice Alley have vegetarian options?
Yes. The website has a vegetarian menu, and Satay + Grill has vegetarian dishes.
Does Spice Alley serve breakfast?
Yes, it serves breakfast.
Can I get Spice Alley food delivered?
Some of its eateries take orders through Uber Eats.