Chloe Brown_Sydney Fish Market_Attractions

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- Sydney Fish Market

· The second-largest seafood market in the world after Japan, it's considered the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

· Home to over 500 varieties of seafood, offering everything from Australian lobsters and king crabs to oysters, salmon, and cod.
· Purchased seafood can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, allowing you to savor fresh cuisine while taking in the charming harbor views.
· Auctions are held from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM; join the behind-the-scenes market tour to witness the complete seafood auction process.

Transportation
Take the L1 Lilyfield Line light rail to Fish Market or Wentworth Park station

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
07:00-16:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Tips
*Closed on Christmas Day

Location
Corner Pyrmont Bridge Road &, Bank St, Sydney NSW 2009 Australia

Chloe Brown Mar 22,2025

We walked around exploring the area, and noticed more and more Chinese people following the same route, haha. When we arrived, we went straight into the first seafood shop, only to discover another shop behind it after we finished eating! Although the menu and prices were similar, we probably should have checked both places first...

Looking at their cooking methods, most items were battered and deep-fried, which didn't appeal to us. Instead, we ordered salmon sashimi, deep-sea lobster, and sea urchin - all suitable for eating raw. We considered sushi too but found it a bit expensive, so we stuck with sashimi. Oh, and they charged extra for sashimi sauce, which was disappointing.

It turned out to be the right choice - the portion size was perfect. The lobster tasted similar to sweet shrimp, and the salmon was cut thick with good texture and no fishy taste. However, about the sea urchin... I'd recommend avoiding it. Maybe it's just not to our taste, but it was very salty and fishy - definitely not recommended.