Lakemba Station — Local services in Sydney

Lakemba Station: The Gateway to a Foodie's Paradise

Lakemba Station isn’t just a transport hub—it’s the entry point to one of Sydney’s most vibrant food scenes. Step out onto Haldon Street, and you’ll find yourself in a culinary wonderland, with authentic eats from all over the world. From sizzling kebabs to freshly baked Lebanese sweets, spicy Indo-Pakistani curries to classic Middle Eastern street food, this place has it all.

But the real magic happens during Ramadan, when Lakemba transforms into a food lover’s festival from dusk till dawn. The entire street comes alive with sizzling grills, bubbling karak chai, and the irresistible aroma of fresh samosas, falafel, and stuffed khubz. It’s the only place in Sydney where you can take a food journey across the globe in just one night—sampling Egyptian Koshari, Turkish gözleme, Malaysian satay, and much more, all while soaking in the vibrant community atmosphere.

Whether you're fasting or just hungry, Lakemba is the place to be for an unforgettable...

Temporary inconvenience due to metro upgrade Lakemba Station is usually quite convenient, but at the moment, access to the station is closed due to ongoing construction work for the Metro train line upgrade. Replacement buses are running, but it can be a bit of a hassle, especially during peak times.

Parking around the station is also quite limited and can be very difficult to find—particularly on weekends. Hoping the upgrades will bring long-term improvements, but for now, it’s a bit of a challenge for...

The station is a short walk from the library and community centre. The shopping centre is located on the street, with newsagents, church, Asuria which is government business and many other stores and businesses, close buy and within walking distance from the train station. It is made up of several cultures that have community meetings and...