Tag Archives: Thai

Sydney Food Diary: Soi 25 Thai Restaurant, Darlinghurst

Posted on 23 September 2019 by andyq

This to me seems a high form of bravery. Soi 25, a new Thai restaurant in Darlinghurst, has taken over the space of the old Darlinghurst branch of Spice I Am. I don’t know why Spice I Am closed up … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Longrain, Surry Hills

Posted on 24 May 2019 by andyq

Longrain is moving! I just read about it. No definite location yet, but they’re leaving Surry Hills. What an institution it’s been. While I’ve dined only a few times in the last decade or two, I’ve always known it’s part … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Food Diary: Opal Thai Food, Chinatown

Posted on 22 December 2018 by andyq

Opal Thai Food was the best food I had in my first few days in Hawaii, and it’s not just the food that’s great. Chef Opal comes to your table, asks you what you like to eat, and then brings … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Joe’s Table, Darlinghurst

Posted on 21 September 2018 by andyq

There are a lot of reasons to be impressed with Joe’s Table, a hole in the wall, nestled at the side of the large courtyard of the Republic Apartments that host various restaurants and children playing. But I didn’t even … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Two Monsoons, Surry Hills

Posted on 19 September 2018 by andyq

Does Crown Street and Sydney need more Thai food? In the Mood for Thai always seemed popular, and I liked the mood and decor, so was surprised when it closed down to be replaced by another Thai restaurant. At first … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Food Diary: Kalpapreuk, Central World

Posted on 19 June 2018 by andyq

A pal who has lived in Bangkok many years said that the green curry with sticky rice, a lunch special that I don’t think is always available, would be one of his all-time favourite dishes. So, I decided to stop … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Food Diary: Kub Kao Kub Pla, Central Embassy

Posted on 16 June 2018 by andyq

On my recent two-day stopover in Bangkok, this was my favourite meal. After the flight from Sydney, and a rather torturous journey from the airport to my hotel, I met up with my old pal, J., who took me one … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Yok Yor, Chinatown

Posted on 30 December 2017 by andyq

They say that good Thai food in Sydney can be even better than in Thailand because the chefs have access to better quality produce and are free from tradition to create better dishes. When my family was visiting from overseas, … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Spice I Am, Surry Hills

Posted on 5 November 2017 by andyq

Spice I Am, in my memory, was the pioneer that really lifted Thai food in Sydney from the sometimes mediocre neighbourhood restaurants to something that people were talking about, excited about and lining up for. Soon followed by other great … Continue reading →

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