Category Archives: Asian

Sydney Food Diary: Lotus in the Galeries, CBD

Posted on 9 June 2016 by andyq

In some countries, fine dining can’t be found in shopping malls, but these days in Sydney, there are some pretty swanky choices. Lotus, in the shopping centre, the Galeries, at George and Park Streets, is upmarket and chic with very … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Thanh Long Vietnamese Restaurant, Surry Hills

Posted on 31 May 2016 by andyq

Thang Long is an institution. Any restaurant that manages to last over a decade in Surry Hills, crowded with its restaurants and cafe, is showing some staying power. They turn out tasty, traditional Vietnamese food at fair prices. The flavours … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Food Diary: Ichiba Sushi, Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on 6 February 2016 by andyq

I don’t know what exactly will happen to these sushi restaurants with Tsukiji soon due to move to a new location. So, it was a MUST to take my better half (and myself) to morning sushi at the fish market, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: La Mesa, Chinatown, Sydney

Posted on 19 January 2016 by andyq

Just around the corner from Dixon Street near Chinatown, and up a flight of stairs is La Mesa, a Filipino restaurant that looks like it’s been comfortably here for a while. Saturday night, we go at 5:30pm or so, super-early … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Food Diary: Congee Noodle House

Posted on 11 January 2016 by andyq

Known on menus as ‘Beef Brisket Water Dumpling Noodle Soup’, I think this is basically the perfect food. Of course, I’m biased. It was Dad’s favourite, and now, it is a favourite of all three of his sons. However, I … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Battle of the Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Sydney CBD, Part 2

Posted on 11 January 2016 by andyq

A few weeks after eating at Hot Star Chicken, looking for something quick and cheap, we come across Taiwan Soul Food (missing an ‘i’). The specialty apparently is to choose a bunch of items like tofu, vegies and weird stuff, … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Battle of the Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Sydney CBD, Part 1

Posted on 11 January 2016 by andyq

Taiwanese Fried Chicken has come to Sydney! I’m not sure I even knew it existed, except that suddenly there appeared an intriguing shopfront on Liverpool Street, heading into the City that often had a line-up. I decided I had to … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: East Ocean Restaurant, Chinatown, Sydney

Posted on 30 November 2015 by andyq

I haven’t been to East Ocean in ages, having ended up in the habit of dropping by Zilver, mainly, or perhaps Marigold for old times sake. But taking a young fourteen-year-old friend out for yum cha, I liked the idea … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking: Mango Sticky Rice

Posted on 14 November 2015 by andyq

One of my favourite treats when visiting Bangkok is to sneak into a food court in a shopping mall and order a Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Ma Muang). There’s usually a whole floor or at least a large corner … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Danjee, Sydney CBD

Posted on 30 September 2015 by andyq

What a great surprise. Danjee served up some amazing vegetarian food, for my vego pal and I, with unusual flavours, good prices and a lot of tastiness. I usually go to restaurants based on recommendations or good ratings on Zomato, … Continue reading →

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