OOSHMAN Randwick

Lebanese-inspired baking is the draw at OOSHMAN Randwick, a Randwick spot where pizzas, manoosh and wraps are baked fresh to order. The menu leans well into the bakery side: zaatar bread, halloumi bread and a halloumi cheese pie that locals single out as a highlight, stuffed with melted cheese and finished with roasted sesame seeds.

Pies are what this place is known for, and the pizzas get plenty of love too. One local put it simply that the chilli chicken pizza and the crunchy, well-judged base keep them coming back, and we hear the toppings are generous and fresh. The garlic bread stuffed with mushrooms and halloumi gets a mention, and so do the Lebo fries and the Flaming Peri Peri. Not everything lands for everyone: the Hummus Cracker wrap and the chicken boat, which one person found heavy on the mayo, have had their critics. If you're after something a little different, the specials are where people tend to have fun, and it pays to ask the counter what's good that day.

Value comes up a lot. People call the prices reasonable for the portions, and the staff get friendly marks, with a few team members singled out by name as helpful and polite. When one order got mixed up, we've heard the team supervisor sorted it quickly and courteously. One local was unhappy with how pizzas arrived boxed for delivery, and another raised a cleanliness concern during a visit. That's worth knowing, but the overall reputation around Randwick is a strong one.

You can dine in, with seating including outdoor tables and a kid-friendly feel, or take away or have it delivered. They also do catering, and there are vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. They keep long hours, running late into the night on the weekend, though it's worth checking the hours before you head in.

For a bakery in Randwick with a Lebanese bent, a halloumi pie and a manoosh to share is a sensible place to start.