Category Archives: Asian

Sydney Food Diary: Vietnamese Healthy Rolls, Surry Hills

Posted on 27 March 2018 by andyq

It’s a charmless part of Elizabeth Street, just south of Cleveland, so a perfectly charming Vietnamese cafe gets extra points. Also, the air of mystery was intriguing since it’s hard to actually tell what the name of the restaurant is. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Tokyo Laundry, Circular Quay

Posted on 8 March 2018 by andyq

The entire Gateway complex was heaving. Heaving. On a Monday night. That tells me how great the need was for reasonably priced food in Circular Quay, probably Sydney’s most dense tourist area. And we needed something to eat before the … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Queen Chow, Enmore

Posted on 1 March 2018 by andyq

If I keep on writing that Sydney’s restaurants are surprising me, it’s a good sign that 1/ I’m not becoming a tired, old jaded thing (at least I think I’m not) and 2/ Sydney’s restaurants are constantly offering something new. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yasaka Ramen, Neutral Bay

Posted on 1 March 2018 by andyq

So, we were off to a movie at the Hayden Orpheum and what to choose among the dozens of restaurants along Military Road? On this quiet Monday night, I felt like ramen! I checked with the ratings of Sydney’s resident … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Chulin Chinese Cuisine & Deli, Chippendale

Posted on 16 February 2018 by andyq

On Broadway, among all of the restaurants that seemed to be aimed at university students, some from Taiwan, one Malaysian, Indonesian, really a melting hotpot of mostly Asian cuisine, is the Chulin Chinese Cuisine & Deli. I hunted it down … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Madame Shanghai, Darlinghurst

Posted on 14 February 2018 by andyq

After being so impressed in October of 2017, I decided to bring my hubby here for their Valentine’s Day special dinner. It was a glorious evening, and they had the windows open, which apparently they can’t do very often: if … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Ho Jiak, Chinatown

Posted on 11 February 2018 by andyq

This ain’t no hawker stand. While the restaurant is cannily designed to feel like you’re in an outdoor market, the dishes are refined, unbelievably tasty and for most Sydneysiders will be a revelation, tasting the best of Nonya cuisine, from … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Ginkgo Bar & Dining

Posted on 25 January 2018 by andyq

I looked up Harbin. It is in the far northeast corner of China. Like really far. So cold that it’s famous for an ice festival, and close to Russia to have some cultural influence (though probably not electoral influence…). In … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Raita Noda, Surry Hills

Posted on 25 January 2018 by andyq

I knew we were in for a special meal, but Raita Noda exceeded any expectations. A wonderful omakase, with some highlights, some great matching drinks and an intimacy, not too close, but enough to feel treated to a great experience. … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Gogyo, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 January 2018 by andyq

Oh, I wanted to like this so much: ramen, regional ramen, and a dish I’ve never tried before. Plus it’s in my ‘hood, taking over from Salaryman (with its slightly objectionable theme and decor but really very good food). And … Continue reading →

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