Category Archives: Asian

Sydney Food Diary: Cape Comorin, Cremorne

Posted on 5 December 2016 by andyq

Basic, tasty Indian food. We were on the way to see the worst movie ever made (‘The Room’) at the Orpheum and needed somewhere to eat. There are quite a few restaurants on that strip of Military Road, so we … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Ippudo, Central Park

Posted on 12 November 2016 by andyq

Not only delicious but inventive too. Ah, the famous Ippudo ramen chain from Japan. Let me quote from their website: ‘IPPUDO was founded in 1985 in Japan’s ramen capital of Hakata by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally renowned Ramen King. With … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Mappen, CBD

Posted on 1 November 2016 by andyq

Oh, this is why it’s so highly rated… I find restaurant ratings on websites interesting. What makes for a high rating? A low one? Do you have to discount the best and the worst? How does the tall poppy syndrome … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: S0.9, Waterloo

Posted on 1 November 2016 by andyq

Modern Vietnamese food in a cool and casual setting Isn’t Dank Street interesting these days? There’s a real buzz with new eateries and new places to buy high quality produce. Stumbled upon this place for lunch, and I love the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Long Chim, CBD

Posted on 22 October 2016 by andyq

Incredible Thai flavours: Thai street food as Sydney high-end dining I’ve been awaiting Long Chim’s opening in Sydney. A branch has been open in Perth for a while. In Bangkok, last year, I dined at Nahm, which was incredible. So, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Zushi, Surry Hills

Posted on 13 October 2016 by andyq

   Zushi is really dependable, tasty Japanese food with a modern twist. A reliable choice. So many restaurants change in Surry Hills, I think it’s a sign of quality when a place manages to last for a while, and Zushi … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Sabu, Parramatta

Posted on 13 October 2016 by andyq

Sabu was a nice surprise: really fresh sushi and sashimi, great flavours and an unusual sake. We’d come to Parramatta to catch a show at the Riverside. With so many restaurants on the strip around Church Street, I expected we’d … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Harajuka Gyoza, Potts Point

Posted on 11 October 2016 by andyq

If I don’t have any photos of the food at Harajuku Gyoza, it’s because it seems almost besides the point. I mean, it was tasty. I liked the duck gyoza. The eggplant was delicious. Crisp little pieces of chicken karaage. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Blossoming Lotus, Newtown

Posted on 11 October 2016 by andyq

Many years ago, when I worked in Newtown, before my weekly reiki practice sessions, I would often eat with a colleague, who was vegetarian. This was probably our favourite place. I’m glad to see it’s still around, well-loved by Zomato, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Goshu Ramen Tei, CBD

Posted on 6 October 2016 by andyq

When I meet my pal Ben for lunch in the City, we wander up from the top end of Kent Street to this little place at the corner of York and Jamison. It has outside seating, has been quite busy … Continue reading →

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