Category Archives: Asian

Sydney Food Diary: Chinese Noodle Restaurant, Chinatown

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

My marketing advice to the Chinese Noodle Restaurant is that when you’ve got a relatively Unique Selling Point (USP, kill me now, I know) you should flaunt it. Why hide under such a generic name like Chinese Noodle Restaurant when … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sven-San, Paddington

Posted on 17 January 2018 by andyq

Are Japanese-Scandinavian restaurants the new trend in Sydney? Following Edition Coffee Roasters in Darlinghurst comes Sven-San, at the top of Oxford Street in Paddington, just across from an entrance to Centennial Park. It looks rather casual from the outside (and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Devon Cafe, Surry Hills

Posted on 10 January 2018 by andyq

Around the corner of Haven and a few blocks away from Meet Mica, Devon is the original purveyor of Asian-Western fusion brunches and lunches. I last reviewed the Devon in 2015, three years ago, and it’s good to report (bringing … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Gojima, Star City, Pyrmont

Posted on 8 January 2018 by andyq

So, advice first of all if you’re at Star City and you’re with a group and some people are sitting outside and you want to try Gojima: you can bring the food out of the Gojima but not their alcohol … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yok Yor, Chinatown

Posted on 30 December 2017 by andyq

They say that good Thai food in Sydney can be even better than in Thailand because the chefs have access to better quality produce and are free from tradition to create better dishes. When my family was visiting from overseas, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Xage, Surry Hills

Posted on 30 December 2017 by andyq

A casual Vietnamese meal with the family during the Christmas holiday period. My favourite Vietnamese dish are Nem, the deep fried spring rolls with a delicate rice noodle crust or wrapper. These were suitably delicious and the highlight of the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Kentaro, Surry Hills

Posted on 25 December 2017 by andyq

I knew I knew the name Kentaro from somewhere… and that’s because I had brunch quite a while ago at Cafe Oratnek (Kentaro, backwards, get it?) in Redfern. I love me some Japanese fusion, and I can see the rest … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hong Kong Diner, Spice Alley

Posted on 24 December 2017 by andyq

I love Spice Alley in Chippendale for a quick and easy meal with friends, where you can all choose what you want from whichever stall you want. I was in the mood for a bowl of Cantonese noodles, and noticed … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Meet Mica, Surry Hills

Posted on 17 December 2017 by andyq

There’s a nice buzz happening about Meet Mica, and I think it’s well-deserved. I think the phenomenon of instagram-ready cafés and restaurants is an interesting one. I’d find it cynical or irksome if the visuals weren’t matched by the taste, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Alex Lee Kitchen, Spice Alley, Chippendale

Posted on 14 December 2017 by andyq

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again: I think Spice Alley in Chippendale is a great place. Beautifully designed, good concept, buzzing with life. Aside from some complications to try to get an alcoholic drink, the rest of it … Continue reading →

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