You might usually think of Spice Temple as a place to take a gang of chilli-loving friends and go on a luxed-up exploration of the provinces of China, ordering up big with a table heaving with treats inspired by the cuisines of Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Xinjiang. And it is very much that place. But it’s also a place where you can drop in at lunch, smash a one-bowl meal of Beijing’s favourite noodles made with wagyu from one of Australia’s top producers and chase that with a glass of Victorian gamay (or a frosty beer) and spend just 25 of your Australian dollars.

Introducing The Collective: Sydney’s newest dining and drinking precinct
Wednesday, February 5th 2025: This April, Hunter St Hospitality will debut The Collective in The Rocks, a precinct that blends the timeless character of its