【Sydney Life】Night Noodle Market .::Good Food Month celebrations::.

October is the official “foodies month” in Sydney. Indeed, the whole month is known as the “Good Food Month”, being a month-long culinary celebration all around Sydney.

The Night Noodle Market is the signature event of the Good Food Month, so much so it becomes a common greeting in October in the Sydney CBD: “Have you been to the Noodle Market yet?” and everyone’s Facebook is bombarded with Night Noodle Market check-ins.

So, what’s so special about the Night Noodle Market? Well, to be honest, not much. But, Sydneysiders’ love for night markets and foodie festivals means a full-house turnout at the Noodle Market every single year.

5 things you need to know about the Night Noodle Market:

1. The lines are long.
2. The food portions are small.
3. The prices are expensive (refer to 2 above).
4. Most of the stalls actually trade in the city as proper restaurants not far from Hyde Park – if you are not happy with 1-3 above, just go eat at the actual restaurants!
5. It’s a two-week event. Market hours vary but it’s generally from the evening till late.

The scale of the Noodle Market has expanded significantly over the years. The 2014 Noodle Market was at least three times bigger than the first one that I attended. In 2014, The Market gathered 50 food stalls across Hyde Park, luring hordes of visitors in with shiny lights and festive atmosphere.

Besides the food stalls, sponsors of the Noodle Market contributes greatly to the market’s atmosphere with their eye-catching art installations, rest area and photo booths.

One of them outdid themselves by building this two-level bistro in the park!

There are plenty of tables, but unfortunately, exponentially more people. To avoid the hassle of finding a table, come with a picnic blanket! It is a park after all.

Regardless of its flaws (crowded, expensive, still hungry after eating), it is still one of the best organised night market in Sydney given the lively atmosphere and the scale.

My friends and I always complain about the market, yet we find ourselves here every year. Yep, we all have this soft spot when it comes to markets…I guess it’s another reason for a couple of friends to hang out. We usually would come to the market, complain about the crowd, retreat to a restaurants in the city for dinner, then come back to have a drink or too at the market.

There’s always an oriental theme because, well, noodle is an Asian thing right.

Lion dance.

{Night Noodle Market}
Place: Hyde Park
Website: http://sydney.goodfoodmonth.com/nightnoodlemarkets
Entry: Free!