I find this place is popular amongst the locals of Marrickville, though service is sometimes a little slow but the food leaves nothing to bother complaining about. It is quite nice. There is a good menu selection and a winner with me is always the bbq duck or the sweet & sour chicken. Always soft and succulent and full flavored, good serving sizes.

Approximate cost: $25.00

Lotus is a recently opened restaurant, so I decided to give it a go a few weeks ago. I had a really great dining experience here. Lotus is a smart, stylish restaurant, with modern decor and lovely food. The standout dish for me was the steamed barramundi with soy and shallots. It was delicious and reasonably priced around the $18 mark. The staff are great. I would highly recommend this place, and it is way above the other restaurants and eateries along Illawarra Rd.