Black Bear Burger & 20ft Fried Chicken

You're in Market Halls Paddington, surrounded by the buzz of other food traders, but Black Bear's your spot when you want a burger that actually tastes like someone cared. They're doing the kind of thing that should be simple but rarely is: sourcing decent meat, cooking it right, and not drowning it in unnecessary toppings. The fried chicken's the real showstopper though—20ft refers to their operation scale, but the quality punches well above what you'd expect from a food hall stall. It's casual, efficient, and packed most evenings with locals who know what they're after.