Sydney's best BYO restaurants - corkage $3 - $5

 Time Out's picks of the hottest restaurants in Sydney that let you bring your own for less than a latte

First published on 26 Jun 2012. Updated on 15 Apr 2013.

Sushi Yachiyo

Darlinghurst

Owner/chef Mitsuhiro Yashio has an eye for detail and his creativity shines in the unusual offerings on the menu. Sashimi (try bonito and scallop) is plated in thick, fleshy mounds and accompanied by fine slices of green shiso. Miso lettuce tsutsumi is a twist on Chinese san choy bow where grainy, almost earthy pork mince sits in snack-sized lettuce cups.

BYO: $3.20 per person

La Locanda

Bronte

La Locanda is a sweet little restaurant right in the heart of Bronte and a great place to go for an easy, local meal if this is your 'hood. There is a pappardelle with duck and pea ragout, or, considering your coastal locale, go for the fish of the day.

BYO: Wine only, $5 per person

La Piadina

Bondi

Thin, slightly scorched flat bread is made from dough that's rolled out super-thin, spread out on a hotplate and holds anything from nduja to mozzarella, salami, prosciutto or Nutella. An individual serve is enough even if you're super-hungry, but order a few in a group so you can try everything. 

BYO: $2.50 per person

Sapporo

Crows Nest

For a really good idea of what these guys can do, ask for omakase – this basically means that you're putting your trust in the chef to create whatever he wants to make for you. In return, you might see raw scampi, lightly seared kingfish, and slices of salmon plumped up with salmon roe.

BYO: Wine only, $5.50 per bottle

Emma's on Liberty

Enmore

As Lebanese as you'll find outside the Middle East and bung in the heartlands of the Inner West. It's the rose water Turkish delight we hold so dear, not to mention the cracker baba ghanoush. The garlic prawns here are heavenly, as is the garlic paste generally, so bring a mint if it's a first date.

BYO: Wine only, $3.50 per person

Xage

Surry Hills

Xage (pronounce it 'sage') is cheap, it's run by a friendly crew and best of all, is super casual. Make sure to try some of their signature dishes (marked on the menu) such as the slow-cooked pork kho, the slow-cooked beef curry with lotus roots or the yellow curry of chicken potato and okra topped with a mess of green onion.

BYO: $3 per person

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