Small plates in Sydney, compared
10,108 small plates on 1,659 Sydney menus we’ve read, from $4 to $280 (middle price $16). 1,046 are gluten free as served and 257 more can be made gluten free on request. The cheapest gluten free as served: Paneer Tikka Ajwaini at The Spice Room (Sydney), $4.
The 40 cheapest of 9933 by printed price (items under $4 are add-ons and left out). Turn on JavaScript to sort, filter, and measure distance from home.
How to use the table
- Sort: tap a column header. Tap it again for the other direction, a third time for the default order.
- Sort by two things: shift-click a second header (price within distance, say).
- Filter a column: the funnel next to its header picks the values to keep.
- Evidence: tap a row to see what the menu says about each allergen, and when it was read.
- Side by side: the best on each line is marked.
| Dish: The dish as the menu prints it, and the venue. Tap a row for its allergen evidence. | Price: The price printed on the menu. — means the menu doesn't print one; we never estimate it. | GF: Gluten free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made gluten free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | DF: Dairy free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made dairy free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | NF: Nut free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made nut free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | EF: Egg free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made egg free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | SF: Soy free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made soy free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | SES: Sesame free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made sesame free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | SHF: Shellfish free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made shellfish free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | FSH: Fish free: the venue says ✓ as served, ◐ can be made fish free on request, ✕ contains; ~ our guess from the ingredients (likely contains); ? the menu doesn't say. | V: Vegetarian: ✓ marked vegetarian on the menu, ? not marked. | VG: Vegan: ✓ marked vegan on the menu, ? not marked. | Rating: Google rating and number of reviews for the venue. — when unknown. | Area: The venue's suburb and region. | Menu read: The day we read this menu. Menus change: check with the venue. |
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| SA Sardine PolpetteWoy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf Market RestaurantWoy Woy +1 branches. A chain: 2 branches share this menu. Shown at the best-known branch. | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: likely contains (our guess) | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Woy WoyCentral Coast | 1 Nov 2026 |
| PapadumChulhoHaymarket +1 branches. A chain: 2 branches share this menu. Shown at the best-known branch. | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | HaymarketSydney City & Inner East | 2 Nov 2026 |
| TaramaLittle Kalymnos TavernaEarlwood | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: likely contains (our guess) | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 179 | EarlwoodCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| TzatzikiLittle Kalymnos TavernaEarlwood | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 179 | EarlwoodCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| SkordaliaLittle Kalymnos TavernaEarlwood | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 179 | EarlwoodCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| TirokafteriLittle Kalymnos TavernaEarlwood | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 179 | EarlwoodCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| MelinzanosalataLittle Kalymnos TavernaEarlwood | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 179 | EarlwoodCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Vegetarian Kebbe (1 Piece)Char Cha by Charbel ChaayaPadstow | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: free by default | Vegan: not stated | 332 | PadstowCanterbury-Bankstown | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Paneer Tikka AjwainiThe Spice RoomSydney | $4 | Gluten: free by default | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | SydneySydney City & Inner East | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Lamb Seekh Kebab PeshawariThe Spice RoomSydney | $4 | Gluten: free by default | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | SydneySydney City & Inner East | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Prawn CrackersThai PowerWoolloomooloo | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | WoolloomoolooSydney City & Inner East | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salted EdamameNichi Getsu DoSydney | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: likely contains (our guess) | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | SydneySydney City & Inner East | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Steamed EdamameNichi Getsu DoSydney | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: likely contains (our guess) | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | SydneySydney City & Inner East | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Onion PakoraSpice Society - Bondi BeachBondi | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 897 | BondiEastern Suburbs | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Aloo BondaSpice Society - Bondi BeachBondi | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 897 | BondiEastern Suburbs | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Prawn Crackers OriginalThai Number oneAshfield | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | AshfieldInner West | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Fish Cake (2 Pcs)Thai Number oneAshfield | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: likely contains (our guess) | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | AshfieldInner West | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Curry Puff (2 Pcs)Thai Number oneAshfield | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | AshfieldInner West | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Spring Roll (2 Pcs)Thai Number oneAshfield | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | AshfieldInner West | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Peanuts & PepitasTitus JonesMarrickville | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: likely contains (our guess) | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | MarrickvilleInner West | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Bangladeshi Shingara (Vegetable Samosa)Tajla Bangladeshi GrillEnmore | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | EnmoreInner West | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Chicken Tikka - 1 PieceIndian Home DinerSummer Hill | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Summer HillInner West | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Prawn ChipsWests Ashfield Leagues ClubAshfield | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 1,287 | AshfieldInner West | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Fried DrumsticksRooster & GrillArtarmon | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 640 | ArtarmonLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Rooster Fried ChickenRooster & GrillArtarmon | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 640 | ArtarmonLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Thai Spring RollRooster & GrillArtarmon | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 640 | ArtarmonLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| BBQ Pork RollPhonomenonLavender Bay | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Lavender BayLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Chicken Avocado RollPhonomenonLavender Bay | $4 | Gluten: free by default | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Lavender BayLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Lemongrass Beef RollPhonomenonLavender Bay | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Lavender BayLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Pork and Prawn RollPhonomenonLavender Bay | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Lavender BayLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Tofu RollPhonomenonLavender Bay | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: likely contains (our guess) | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | Lavender BayLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Prawn Chips (Bag)Lane Cove Thai EateryLane Cove | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 191 | Lane CoveLower North Shore | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Prawn ChipsSkyline Chinese TakeawayFrenchs Forest | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: likely contains (our guess) | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 97 | Frenchs ForestNorthern Beaches | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Tandoori ChickenAjmers Indian RestaurantBelrose | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: likely contains (our guess) | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 102 | BelroseNorthern Beaches | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Veinte SalsaBar VeinteMona Vale | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 125 | Mona ValeNorthern Beaches | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Mini Spring Roll (2)Manly Eat-Well Chinese RestaurantManly | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 118 | ManlyNorthern Beaches | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Curry Puff (2)Manly Eat-Well Chinese RestaurantManly | $4 | Gluten: likely contains (our guess) | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 118 | ManlyNorthern Beaches | 1 Nov 2026 |
| MuhammaraShawarmaniMerrylands | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: likely contains (our guess) | Egg: not stated | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: not stated | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | Not on the menu we read | MerrylandsParramatta & Central West | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Egg & Fish RollsMarutham RestaurantToongabbie | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: likely contains (our guess) | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: likely contains (our guess) | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 113 | ToongabbieParramatta & Central West | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Fish & Egg RollNew Mathura Restaurant - ToongabbieToongabbie | $4 | Gluten: not stated | Dairy: not stated | Nuts: not stated | Egg: likely contains (our guess) | Soy: not stated | Sesame: not stated | Shellfish: not stated | Fish: likely contains (our guess) | Vegetarian: not stated | Vegan: not stated | 748 | ToongabbieParramatta & Central West | 1 Nov 2026 |
✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains (venue says)~Likely contains: our guess from the ingredients?Not stated— not printed on the menu
Questions
What is the cheapest small plate in Sydney?
On the menus we’ve read, SA Sardine Polpette at Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf Market Restaurant (Woy Woy, and 1 more branches), $4. 9,372 of 10,108 small plates print a price of $4 or more (cheaper items are usually add-ons); the middle price is $16.
Where can I get gluten-free small plates?
1,046 small plates are gluten free as served and 257 can be made gluten free on request. The cheapest as served is Paneer Tikka Ajwaini at The Spice Room (Sydney). Tick “Gluten free” above to see only those, sorted by price or distance.
Which venue has the most small plates?
Papa Curry in Harris Park: 83 on its menu, read 1 Nov 2026.
Are the prices current?
They are what each menu printed on the day we read it (shown in the table). Menus are re-read about monthly. A dash means the menu prints no price; we never estimate one.
Is a dish marked gluten free safe for coeliacs?
Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.
Can my AI assistant compare these?
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