Category Archives: Asian

Sydney Food Diary: Nanjing Dumpling, Chinatown

Posted on 17 February 2020 by andyq

So, I walked by here a while ago and thought: what is a Nanjing Dumpling? And one lunch hour, working at the library at Darling Square, I decided to forego the dozen of options there, and come back a block … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Nakano Darling, Darling Square

Posted on 16 February 2020 by andyq

With some smart design, it really feels like you could be in Japan. Stepping through an opening in a corrugated iron wall (and out of torrential rains), there are a few low tables, a number of high tables surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Don Don’s, Darlinghurst

Posted on 15 February 2020 by andyq

Don Don’s is an institution. With so many places on Oxford Street coming and going, opening and closing down, there’s something comforting that this cheap, cheerful and casual restaurant has been feeding folks from Darlinghurst for so long, I suspect … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt 有米酸奶 | 金树店, Chinatown

Posted on 4 February 2020 by andyq

.. Every single time I’ve passed by Yomie’s, there has been a line-up outside the door, and often, a long one. I could tell something was up, but had no idea what it was. I mean: what is a rice … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Salt and Palm, Glebe

Posted on 27 January 2020 by andyq

A friend in Glebe suggested trying out this Indonesian restaurant, and it was a fun night! The cocktails, during happy hour, are only $10, which is outstanding value for expensive Sydney! I found mine, with an intriguing ice cube coloured … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Northeast Restaurant, Chinatown

Posted on 12 January 2020 by andyq

While it seems like they have two of these restaurants already in Sydney, in Kingsford and Eastwood, the branch we went to on Dixon Street in Chinatown, at the very north end, seems like it must be new, as there … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Madame Nhu, Surry Hills

Posted on 7 January 2020 by andyq

I was surprised to find out I haven’t blogged Madame Nhu’s before. Like it’s sister restaurant Xage on Crown Street, which has now become an Asian fusion pasta bar, it’s been around for a long time, making dependably delicious Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: 1915 Lanzhou Beef Noodle, World Square

Posted on 20 December 2019 by andyq

Such are the joys of the modern world that there are always new dishes to discover. And while, I have heard of beef noodle soup, and have tried some variations before, I haven’t ever specifically paid attention to Lanzhou Beef … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Koa Kitchen, Spice Alley

Posted on 16 December 2019 by andyq

So, I love Spice Alley in Chippendale. It offers a pretty amazing selection of food at all price ranges and I think it’s a great example of urban design and planning, of how to attract and keep people to an … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Spice World, Chinatown

Posted on 29 November 2019 by andyq

So, this place was fun. And if I start with describing the experience before the food, it’s because this was an EXPERIENCE. The food was tasty and interesting but took a second place to a really fun evening with friends … Continue reading →

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