Category Archives: Asian

Drinking in Sydney: Aged Saké Tasting at Ume Burger

Posted on 4 June 2018 by andyq

With intrepid friends D. and R., we managed to get in on a Sakenet Australia event, at Ume Burger, which focused on aged saké. Apparently, the first event was young sake, about a month ago. So, there were 13 of … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Beijing Legend, Pyrmont

Posted on 27 May 2018 by andyq

Is Beijing Legend legendary? Maybe not. But it’s pretty great food. Located in a part of Pyrmont I’m unfamiliar with, it’s basically above the John Street Square stop on the light rail. I don’t know the history of the light … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Food Diary: Hong Kong Café’s Apple Tarts

Posted on 16 May 2018 by andyq

The Cantonese villagers who moved to Vancouver in the 1900s populated Chinatown and opened up Chinese businesses. One of them was the ‘Hong Kong Cafe’ which apparently was located at the Chinese Theatre on Pender Street from the 1930s and … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hicksons Izakaya, Walsh Bay

Posted on 8 May 2018 by andyq

So, what could be better than a little izakaya next to the water in Sydney? Not much, I think! Hicksons Izakaya has not been open that long, and is a welcome addition to the dining options in Walsh Bay. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Monkey’s Corner, Chippendale

Posted on 7 May 2018 by andyq

  This looks like a really cute place to hang out for a drink and a snack sometime. Appealing design. Cosy. On Chippendale’s eat street, which I think is a phenomenal success in terms of urban design. Koi, as you … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Holy Duck! Chippendale

Posted on 5 May 2018 by andyq

Just over a year past my first visit, I brought my pal Tim to Holy Duck! It’s as good as it was, but nicely, much busier than it was before when it looked like it was finding its feet. These … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Musuo, CBD

Posted on 21 April 2018 by andyq

Who’s a meat-lover? From the team behind the ridiculously delicious ramen restaurant Yasaka Ramen is Musuo Yakiniku, a Japanese BBQ restaurant. It’s one of those rather modern places where you have an electronic menu on the wall that you order … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Cafe Organism, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 April 2018 by andyq

My pal works near Taylor Square so we’re slowly working outwards from there for our occasional lunch dates. I’ve always found Cafe Organism charming in terms of its outlook, a tall narrow terrace house, and somewhat steep stairs. I’m also … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Indu, CBD

Posted on 8 April 2018 by andyq

The cluster of restaurants behind Angel Place is lively and interesting and I can’t say I’ve had a bad meal at one them; in fact, they’ve all been fabulous, and I’d add Indu to that list now. Amusingly, my dining … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: BBQ King Restaurant, Chinatown

Posted on 1 April 2018 by andyq

BBQ King Restaurant moved from its old location to a newer one in 2016 but with reputation intact. It’s been around since 1983, and it seems to be part of Sydney’s food history. Every few years, a newspaper article will … Continue reading →

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