SAMPLE CUISINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Merivale’s Southern Americaninspired Papi Chulo (merivale. com.au) at Manly Wharf is the main attraction and definitely worth booking. Off The Corso, Banana Blossom (eatmore green.com.au) is where locals queue for boxed Asian-style salads, made fresh to order and perfect takeaway for the beach. Enjoy stretchy noodles, tender chicken and buttery avocado with spicy sesame dressing and abundant herbs. Fancy Mexican? Chica Bonita (chicabonita.com.au), just a couple of doors down from Banana Blossom, has loads of atmosphere, fast service and delicious chimichangas. Pocket Pizza (pocketpizza.com.au) in Whistler Street channels New York’s red-sauce joints with gingham tablecloths and pizzas with fun names like Anchovio Banderas and Fungitown. At Momo Bar (28 Market Lane; 0472 666 672), the momos (Nepalese steamed dumplings) are served traditionally with achar (tomato and sesameseed paste) or Manly style with paprika sauce and garlic yoghurt, while the poke bowls are customised to your taste.