Taste Your Way Through the Epic Eats Trail at Parramatta Lanes

Parramatta Lanes is back from 22 - 25 October, bringing one the biggest foodie playgrounds to Sydney. 

Dive into an epic selection of over 80 food stalls and vibey pop-up bars spread all throughout the Parramatta CBD. Whether you’re craving mouth-watering street eats, are curious about exotic flavours, or keen to sip on a refreshing cocktail, there’s something for every appetite. 

Pave through the vibrant laneways and discover everything from spicy Asian noodles and smoky BBQ to sweet pastries, crispy golden fried chicken and matcha flavoured desserts, all served up by passionate local vendors. 

Hot tip: skip the traffic and crowds and hop off the light rail at Prince Alfred Square to begin your street food feast.

1. Street Skewers 

There’s no better way to launch your Parramatta Lanes eats journey than with Sydney’s viral halal skewers located at Lennox Bridge. Skewiies brings the Asian night market vibes to the streets of Parramatta, with smoky aromas and bold flavours that are packed with punch. Choose from a combination of chicken, lamb, prawn, or rice cakes for a quick, satisfying meal on the go.

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2. Birria Tacos

Grab your cheeky margarita from the PARKROYAL Tequila Cantina, and then salsa your way through to Smoking Gringos at the Latin Quarter on Phillip Street. Dig into juicy birria tacos, flavourful corn ribs and loaded birria nachos, made straight from an ex-Momofuku chef and Burgerhead founder.

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3. Polynesian Flavours

Follow the smell of spices through to Powerhouse Lane, a street capturing authentic eats from around the world that are sure to excite the tastebuds. Mama Sela’s Polynesian classics make feel like you’re right at home, even if you’re experiencing island food for the first time. 

From rich curries to island treats, every bite brings a taste of the Pacific straight to Parramatta Lanes. Powerhouse Lane will also be home to other global culinary favourites – discover the true tastes of Vietnam (Saigon Birria), Philippines (Lugaw Queen), Malaysia (Sangee’s Malaysian Kitchen), India (Masala Kitchen) and West Africa (Taste of Sierra Leone).

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4. Knafeh

Make a segway into Auctioneer Lane to enter the world of the Middle East. Here you can indulge in the viral gooey, golden Yummy Yummy Knafeh. 

Be immersed in the Arabic grooves and Brazilian beats while lounging on Persian rugs and surrounded by dim-lit lanterns. While still bringing the party, this is the perfect place to chill when you need a spot of calm in the middle of the chaos.

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5. Viral Car Park Eats

Now onto where the party’s at. Eat Street Car Park is fully decked out from ground level to rooftop in everything over the top – find stunning art, free-to-ride Optus Disco Buggies, a rave cave (featuring line dancing on Thursday night), and the viral eats that have popped up on your Tiktok For You Page. 

Get amongst the influencers, mukbangers and hype-testers and secure your glowing desserts at Blacklight Dessert Lab, acai bowls from Thirsty Monkey, THICC Cookies and Tee-lish cakes baked perfection, or get messy with a Dapto Hotdog, loaded baked potato at Spudhole or Raising Canes x KFC fusion by Saucy.

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6. Punchy Paellas

Cut across to Erby Place for insane flavour bombs you need to check off your eats list. Ola Lola is serving up golden empanadas and sizzling paella. To drink, grab a refreshing cocktail at Karu Distillery, specifically crafted to amp up the festival feels. Enjoy bold, authentic bites while watching the high-energy action at the Pro-Wrestling ring – a full punchy experience in more ways than one.

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7. The Ocky Way

Head down to George Street to grab a bite with a backdrop of Hip Hop, rap and RnB beats and a must-visit pop-up bodega stall to match. Unleash your inner Kai Cenat, Ed Sheeran and IShowSpeed and meet NYC’s deli legend, the General Ock himself, where you can taste his viral sandwich ‘the Ocky Way’. Be sure to recharge at the Hydralyte Hydration Station* with free goodies to keep you glowing all night long.

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8. Japanese Tacos

We’re all about introducing new flavours and there’s nowhere better to explore hidden eats than at Macquarie Street. Here you’ll be transported to Tokyo with Japanese-inspired tacos, mochi donuts, crispy, golden karage chicken and juicy dumplings – it’s an umami party in every bite.

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9. Dessert Heaven

Ending the night with a sugary bang? When it’s time for a little sweat treat, you’re sure to satisfy your dessert cravings at Parramatta Square and St. John’s Lawn. Koi Dessert Kitchen has got you covered with their infamous cakes and playful desserts, while Dolce Aroma will do you a solid with their Italian graffe, bon bons and strawberry cups. 

Don’t forget to get your Filipino street dessert fix at Mix Mix Co and Ten Thirty One Co. or unwind with refreshing feel-good eats at Sol Bowl.

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10. Boodle Fight: A Filipino Feast

For the first time ever at Parramatta Lanes, a HUGE Boodle Fight is coming to Parramatta Lanes in the heart of Parramatta Square. Feast like a Filipino on banana leaves with bold flavours and no cutlery. It’s delicious and it’s made to be shared. Tickets from $85. 

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So, mark your calendars, round up the homies and arrive hungry – we can guarantee that you will be pulling up and literally rolling out of Parramatta Lanes with an epic eats trail fully explored.