Aroi Me By Amanda Jiang

Super Easy Vegetarian Fish Recipe

2013-02-16T20:25:00.001+11:00

I have been away for a while from Blogging, good to be back!

I work in the Sydney CBD, often I found Asian food in general are quite oily and makes us bloated during afternoon work.

There is a nice vegetarian shop near Wynyard station, and I love their vegetarian fish (made from bean curd)! I found some frozen raw material from CBD Thai grocery and try to reconstruct a new recipe. Turns out to be super easy and great!

what do you need to start this dish:Pack of frozen chunky Vegetarian Fish - Thai frozen shop on Campbell Street close to George St. side, Sydney,

Some detail information of ingredient of the fish pack:

2. Small amount of ginger

3.Chinese preserved veggie (optional)

4. Soy Sauce

Pan fried a bit of sliced ginger in a oil pan, stir till fragrance release from ginger

Then add Fish into the pan

Till golden brown

Add touch of soy sauce of your taste, personally I prefer a light soysauce from Thai shop

A bit of Chinese preserved vegetable depends on your personal preference

Add some oil and close the lid and simmer for 5 mins to let flavor absorb by the fish

There you go, Vegetarian Fish! Yummy!

Enjoy all!

Kobe Jones - King Street Whalf Highly Recommended

2012-04-19T15:06:00.000+10:00

Ah Kobe Jones, it's just nice to even mumble the name. They located in our prestigious King Street Wharf, very accessible even for customer who drives.

I bought this 11 course digestion on http://www.groupon.com.au/, if you are interested in the future, just keep your eye out for the deal. Please read terms and conditions carefully to avoid any unhappy expereience.

NUMBER ONE SPECIAL (Our favorite!!)

Crab salad with avocado and Hiramasa kingfish baked in secret sauce

When the waitress served us the dish and told us this is Number One Special, we were wondering why such infancy name. After we tasted, all the seafood and their secret creamy sauce just exploded in our mouth. It was that good!

SIZZLED SASHIMI CARPACCIO

Salmon sashimi Carpaccio with wasabi pepper sauce

We were still confused as why the Number one special was served before this subtle sashimi carpaccio dish. Maybe it's to wake up our taste buds to experience more of the rest of digestation. It's very tasty and smooth, definitely top quality sashimi.

SEAFOOD POKE

Hawaiian style sashimi cubes in poke marinade

I was too excited by the first two dishes and didn't expecting to follow by a vegitable set. The sashmi was very nice.

TUNA TATAKI KOBE JONES STYLE

Black pepper-coated tuna in special cream sauce

I love this different version of Tataki. It mixed with sweet chili sauce and their special cream sauce, very flavorsome and well thought.

SPICY WAGYU TATAKI ROLL

Wagyu tataki roll with vegetables served with onion soy dressing

I must apologise, I totally I had eaten this after I saw the picture back home. I am sure it was nice just wasn't stand out as others.

ALASKAN CRAB

Grilled Alaskan crab in the shell with fresh lime

This is the highlight!!!

We haven't had crab meat from the shell for a while, imagine the face expression we all had after first bite into this awesome Alaskan crab - soooooo good! Their meat was fresh, sweet and cooked to perfection. The density of the meat was between it still holds together after removed from shell but falls apart and melts away in your mouth. So delicious!

VOLCANO ROLL

Served with oven-baked scallops, crab salad and special cream sauce

If this is your first time visit Kobe Jones, 2 dishes you must try one is Number one Special another on it's Vocano Roll. The complicity of the mixture flavour is fantasic. Every bite you will have bits of baked scalops mixed with crab salad, fish roe and served with loads of cream sauce served and touch of dark soy sauce.

VEGETABLE TEMPURA

Seasonal vegetable tempura served with dipping sauce

CHICKEN KARA AGE

Marinated chicken with teriyaki sauce and chilli mayonnaise

WAGYU HOT ROCK

Self-cooked seasoned Wagyu with two dipping sauces

This is more of presentation win-over-heart dish. You wipe the hot stone with so lard that evenly distribute oil over the surface.

Then place wagyu beef on the stone cook to your preference.

You could cook mushrooms together as well, the touch of residule beef flavor on the stone in BBQ mushroom was just delicious.

OYATSU OKASHI

Executive Chef’s special dessert

Where is it?

Kobe Jones

Located at King Street WharfWaterfront dining with an all weather balcony

Indoor and outdoor restaurant seating

Semi-private areas for groups and functions

Unique and creative menus

Opening hoursLunch: Monday to Friday 12 noon to 3pm

Open for lunch Christmas Day and Mother's Day

(closed for lunch on other public holidays)

Dinner: Every night from 6pm (365 days a year)

Tel: 9299 5290

Follow them on: http://www.kobejones.com.au/sydney/

Cafe Pacifico - Mexican in Darlinghurst * highly recommended*

2012-03-29T17:57:00.003+11:00

Before we ever been to Cafe Pacifico, 10/10 people told us "we loved that place!". During new year period, they're all booked out by functions, we had to wait for 5 weeks prior to our visit. Finally today is the day!

You will not miss the red building once you are on the right street.

At first we thought, the restaurant is located next to FOOD SOCIETY? They must be good!

Found out later, Food Society is a restaurant next door.....^^ Anyhow, moving on.

The restaurant is upstairs, once you walk in there are menus display in a small window on your left. That says "You have found us! Welcome!"

As you walk up, the signs will lead you to the restaurant

Don't be scared tricked by their small door way, the restaurant is huge inside.

As soon as you walk in, you're trapped by their intriguing traditional decorations. It feels like a lot of elements been thrown on to one compacted space and slightly overcrowd but thanks to the high ceiling, somehow you feel warmth and welcomed.

Look around, you have beer boxes stacking up on the top half of the ceiling, Mexican hats, signs, paintings, posters, trees, street signs, colors, religious God, they've got everything here.

Their bar is amazing! I am sure you can find all the liquor here......I loved that they kept the tequila tradition, everytime someone having a tequila shot, they will ring the bell. Quite fun!

Nacho with fresh tomato sauce are complimentary as for most of Mexican restaurants.

A jug of Sangria to tick off the party

Inside of the restaurant is a bit dark, my picture is only for your references

QUESADILLAS

GRILLED FLOUR TORTILLA WEDGES WITH MELTED CHEESE SERVED WITH A SPICY JALAPENO SALSA

This is a must try dish, very nice!

Small sauces - salsa, cream cheese, and avocado

FAJITAS
A CHOICE OF MARINATED BEEF, CHICKEN CACTUS STRIPS SAUTÉED WITH CAPSICUM AND ONIONS WITH OUR OWN HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING SERVED ON A SIZZLING HOTPLATE AND ACCOMPANIED BY A PLATTER OF LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, SOUR CREAM, MEXICAN RICE AND REFRIED BEANS. “ROLL YOUR OWN” FAJITAS WITH FLOUR TORTILLAS

Tender marinated beef, grilled briefly and served on hot plate.

Is this tortillas container cute? keep our tortillas moist and warm.

Forgot what this was, just remember was shredded chicken.

Chimichanga

Deep fried flour tortilla filled with cheese, beans and choiced of shredded beef, chicken or beeans, accompanied with enchilada sauce, guacamole and sour cream.

TOSTADAS

WITH SHREDDED BEEF, CHICKEN AND VEGETARIAN – OR MIXED PLATTER. CRISPY ROUND FOUR INCH CORN TORTILLAS LAYERED WITH REFRIED BEANS, LETTUCE, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, CHEESE AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE

TACO PLATTER
CREATE YOUR OWN TACO WITH SOFT CORN TORTILLAS ACCOMPANIED BY A PLATTER OF REFRIED BEANS, RICE, LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE. CHOOSE BETWEEN OUR OWN FRESHLY MADE SHREDDED BEEF OR CHICKEN OR SEASONAL VEGETABLES.

Stir fried Cactus

I reckon this is few places where you can have stir fried Cactus on the menu. We found it taste like pickled vegetables.

Couple of menus for your view

Then we went to The Commons nearby for their famous deep fried donuts.

They have a hidden bar at the basement, if you have time, don't forget to check it out.

Small donuts served on chopping board

Still hot inside

Smashed maringe served with seasonal berries and figs - this one is very delicious!

Raspberry Creme Brulee

Great night, great food, and great company, what more could we ask for?

Where is it?

Cafe Pacifico

Address: 95 Riley Street, East Sydney, NSW, 2010

Follow them: http://www.cafepacifico.com.au/index.php?s=food

Phone: (02)9360 3811 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02)9360 3811 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The Commons

Address: 32 Burton Street, Darlinghurst, 2010

Phone: (02) 9358 1487 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 9358 1487 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Encasa - Spanish Restaurant in Sydney CBD highly recommended

2012-03-26T20:14:00.000+11:00

Encasa is one of most famous Spanish Restaurant in Sydney CBD. To plan your visit, don't forget to book with them earlier. We have tried before as walk in, almost 10/10 couldn't find a seat. Hope you are luckier than us.

I brought some colleague there, Encasa seems to cater for everyone.

My favorite - Patatas Bravas

Fried potato with garlic mayo and spicy tomato salsa - must order dish!

This is meant to be garlic bread, kinda of look like ham burger buns.

Chorizo a la plancha - Grilled Spanish Sausages

I love sausage, specially Chorizo!

We are in Spanish Restaurant, how could we get away of ordering a jug of Sangria.

Sizzling Garlic Mushrooms

This is also must order!!!!! - Garlic Prawn cooked to perfection! super tender and flavorsome.

Seafood Paella - this is a 4 dishes in 1

Even though Paella is quite expensive and need to wait for approximate 30 minutes, but geezz, definitely worth the wait.

There are plenty of seafood on the plate to share, mussels, pipis, king prawns, fresh squids, scalloopsetc etc....with drizzle of lemon juice, total perfection!

Beef meat balls with almond sauce

Very nice and gammy, if you are a meat eater.

Omelette with potato and onion

Pardon me, I was too full to remember this dish. ^^

Close the night with a fancy drink next door at Khao San

Some menu details for you to check

Tapas

Side dishes

Gourmet Pizza

Pasta menu

Where is it?

Encaca

Address: 423 Pitt St. Sydney 2000

Phone: 02 9211 4257 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 02 9211 4257 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Follow them: http://www.encasarestaurant.com.au/

好上好茶餐厅Mr Hao Chinese Restaurant Eastwood Recommended

2012-03-26T19:45:00.000+11:00

Mr Hao is the new resident of Eastwood neighborhood. They originally started in Chatswood Victoria road. Their specialties are mainly BBQ pork, soy chicken, and other traditional Hongkie food.

Eastwood store is more Hongkie cafe, not a relaxing one though I am afraid. Also, please be ready for their unfriendly nearly rude services.

How many set of menus do they have? properly more than 6 sets!!!!

I highly recommend this fish soup based noodle or congee, very nice and healthy.

Some special on the wall

One of the chef's recommended chilly chicken - nothing special with this dish

Fish soup served with soft shell crab

The fish soup was done very nicely, natural flavored not artificial nor salty at all. Perfect meal for a winter day or those frequent rainy days we're getting in Sydney these days.

Don't expect too much of the quality of their soft shell crab.

Generous amount of noodle soup, despite of their terrible services, I still will go back. ^^ (not sure about my friends tho)

Fish soup with home made squid ball and vegetables, Yummy!

For extra $1, you can get a homemade ice lemon tea

Where is it:?

Address: 261 Rowe Street, Eastwood, 2122

Phone: 02 9804 0288

Meet Fresh Chinese Dessert

2012-03-26T19:19:00.002+11:00

Having to dining in our busting downtown, dessert choices are everywhere. We decided to embrace our Chinese origin tonight.

Meet Fresh shouldn't be strange for most of Chinese or Asian customers, they now have quite few franchise in Sydney.

We went to the one in China Town, goodness me, the queue is all the way down the stairs. Lucky second level of sitting space has plenty of spots.

Seasonal Mango Ice

How huge is this?

Traditional red bean and pearl served with Taiwanese mochi on shaved ice

Herbal gel served with mochi topping

Promotion at moment, regular dessert gets a free fig jelly green tea.

Where is it?

Hurstville: 236 Forest Road, Hurstville, 2220

Chatswood: 393 Victoria Rd., Chatswood, 2067

Eastwood: 175 Rowe Street, Eastwood, 2122

Sydney Chinatown: 13 Goulburn Street, Sydney, 2000

Sydney CBD: Lot 351, 569 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Opening Time: http://meetfresh.net/Location

Follow them: http://meetfresh.net/

Promotion: http://meetfresh.net/promotion

Taste of Sydney Show 2012 * Recommended*

2012-03-11T15:42:00.001+11:00

We are lucky enough to receive some free tickets to enter Taste of Sydney show 2012. Fasten your seat belts, you're in for a ride.

Generally you need to pay $25 entry fee, and buy crowns (spending token) as trading currency in the show. Then you good to go!

There are a lot of things we tried today, some good one and some not so goods....so keep read through...

Emma&Tom's Greenpower juice is great!! They are sold in limited Woolworth and convenient stores.

Hats off to CHOBANI, only brand that made the stand giving our freebies NO CHARGE! Big deal in an costly event like this.

Don't forget to stir before eating, fruits are at the bottom of the jar.

Available in your local supermarkets

Awesome and rear good weather tonight in Sydney

If you haven't had this one, the aroma of garlic, totally sensational!

Have you watch Bizarre Food?

If not, you might not have heard of this traditional Levantine Region (close to Turkey) icecream.

quote on their website: It has featured at the souk (markets) since 1800s, where vendors traditionally pound this ice cream to a unique consistency with large wooden sticks and serve with lashings of pistachios."

Follow them on: http://www.booza.com.au/about.html

Roasted pistachios

Sells in small tub

This is a very good muesli stand, I love the one with fig!!

If you love museli as your breakfast, you can try their muesli at their new shop.

Address: 45 Huchison St.,Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Follow them: http://www.farmerjo.com.au/

The got the cutest cup cakes

burger cupcake! What a great choice for Australian day.

So cute!

L'etoile supported by My Kitchen Rules Manu Feildel

I give this pork belly 10/10 even though 3 tiny cube cost $12. Yes, $12!! It melt in your mouth smoothness is unbelivble! Total surprise from a festival stand!

I love pork bellies, and this is THE BEST one I had!!! THE BEST!

I can't wait to try L'etoile restaurant in the near future.

My friend bought this one bite steak from Ormeggio at the spit join force with Spiedo.

Very well cooked, a bit pricey indeed!

Nespresso is one of the biggest participants, nice coffee stands and sittings where you can comfortably sit down and enjoy a nice chat with your friend away from the general crows.

Music performances, sitting arrangement, dancing floor are well organised at the event. Thank Goodness for this awesome weather!

How to build a eco-garden? Here are your information center

Unique chili plant

Fish&Co. really put in a lot of thoughts in their dishes. Very well presented, even have samples at the stand.

Fine dinning presentation on the small plastic @ Taste of Sydney

This is why we're here at the event.

Grilled Mackerels served with eggplant

Pat and Stick's locates in Tempe Unit 4, 3 Wood Street,Tempe,NSW,2044

They offers unique homemade icecream wrapped in matching cookies. Got try it next time I see it.

website: http://patandstick.com.au/

I wondered around Croquembouch Patisseries for a while, how could anyone bypass without looking?

Beautiful landscape

Croquembouch made of Macaroons

Variety of Macaroons

Traditional Croquembouch they make it for weddings or any events

Nearly everyone has one of this passionfruit drinks on hand, looks brilliant!

I am sure freshness is what they represent....

Foxy's frozen yogurt, passion fruit one is quite nice. The honeycomb one need a bit more work on.(sorry!)

Music band everywhere, hired by the brands. Great marketing strategy!

Cocktail bars

We love this little cocktail ball idea, extremely convenient at an event like this.

This stand brings you back to another country....don't you think?

Not sure if they sell in your local supermarket, we loved the kick of spice.

Black Label??? Oh we see, it's the orange juice brand...haha....

To spice things up, Black Label Juice hired an artist to paint at the event. What an awesome idea to attract people to their stands.

Mojito recipe provided by Black Label Juice, very simple to follow and taste awesome!

We loved those 2 olive oil - Basil Oil and Garlic Oil

Available in your local supermarkets

I have never bought orange tomato in the supermarket, trust me on this, it is DELICIOUS!

Available in your local supermarkets

After dinner, we were looking for deserts, Infinity Bakery looked appealing....

We bought Chocolate brownie - very expensive $4 for half normal sized brownie, extremely sugary and under-cooked. That just my opinion for my liking, as for my lost, I chucked it after second bite.

Thanks to HSBC, we manage to enter the private function with one free full size drink. After you read the whole post, full size is truly generosity.

This is my first time came to Taste of Sydney, had a bit issue finding the place. After all realized that we overthinked about its location. It's in the Centennial Parkland. Parking can be hectic too. Hint for next year, go there early!

Website: http://www.tasteofsydney.com.au/

Makanai Ramen - Chatswood * Recommended*

2012-03-11T10:52:00.000+11:00

Makanai is a relatively new ramen shop in the heart of Chatswood. It's located directly opposite to the newly finished development. (where library is)

They also have take away stands serving sushi and bentos

All the sushi are using the new wrap. When it was packed, the wrap separates crunchy fresh dry seaweed from sushi itself to prevent sogginess and maintain its freshness. Very smart! If this is your first time, don't forget to ask waitress to show you how to unwrap.

I have tried nearly all the sushi, California roll is my favorite.

Nice open kitchen

Wooden menu, very authentic! Services are very friendly as well.

Clearly a new busting eatery in Chatswood, it's all packed with people.

A men-made bowl wall....would be great if they serve my ramen from the bowls on the wall. Decoration/Functional ^^will be hard to achieve.

Very cold on the night of visit, we decided to pay safe.

Teriyaki Fish Set

This is a well-done dish. Fish was soft and tender, glazed with just right amount of Teriyaki sauce.

Tan-Tan Ramen

I love their spoon, very traditional.

Tan-Tan ramen was very nice and mild in spiciness. You can have your choice of chicken soup, pork soup or miso soup. My pork soup was thick and full of flavor, hundred times better than Ichibanboshi (too salty)

I love their touch of toasted zaffran, give the soup extra smoky twist.

Well presented Makanai Ramen

Hope you enjoyed this post!

Where is it?

Makanai Ramen

Address: Shop 223A Westfield Chatswood,Chatswood, NSW 2067

Holy Basil Laotian Restaurant - Shark Hotel Highly Recommended

2012-02-26T12:09:00.002+11:00

Holy Basil is a traditional Laos's cuisine. They started their Sydney adventure in Canley Heights many years ago and just recently decided to conquer the constant chaotic and hungry Sydney CBD in Shark Hotel.

Newly renovated and rearranged Shark hotel gives a warm and modern vibe, very welcoming but still have its cool. Pool tables are been removed to the right hand corner and it's less spacious as before. We still remember those university days, hanging out with friends in Shark Hotel after classes. Surely, we have grown with them - much more sophisticated and classy!

Love the motorcycle in the front

Holy Basil's slogan is Eat. Drink. Laughter. A touch of Laos.

They situated at very back of the hotel. Indeed, it's very well decorated, traditional great ambient.

They're much brighter sitting arrangement is much appreciated. Finally, we can clearly see what we're eating!

Cheers to the weekend!

Fresh young coconut juice is a must when you're visiting south east Asia restaurants.

Many would say their menu have a very strong Thai Isan region food influence. Funny enough, the menu is also written in Thai. For foreigners like us, we just simply love good food.

First stop: Laos Sausages

Traditional and tasty grilled pork sausages combined with fresh herbs and spices served

with Holy Basil’s special dipping sauce $10.90

I love the fresh lime leafs mixed in the sausage, uniquely fabulous!

The homemade special sauce compliments the sausage very well, cut through the grease and it's very refreshing.

Ox Tongue

Marinated grilled OX Tongue thinly sliced and served with Holy Basil’s special dipping sauce $10.90

This dish is a MUST try dish of this restaurant. It served in thin slices, and still pink inside. Very tender and addictive.

Pineapple Fried Rice $12.90

This is my favorite of the night. I have had so many different version of pineapple fried rice and this is surely my tops. Nice jasmine rice stir fried with egg, sultana, almonds, fresh cut pineapple and a choice of your own meat or seafood.

Rice Salad

Deep fried rice balls tossed with cured pork (nem chua) coriander, shallots, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, onions and mint leaves served on lettuce leave $12.90

This is unique dish. It's made of rice crust and with touch of herbs, it turns into a salad full of flavors.

Warm and welcoming decor

The main act of the night:

Deep fried fresh whole fish served on a bed of green mango salad (or green apples when not in season) dressed in mint leaves, coriander, shallots, Spanish onions, chilli and lime juice

Market Priced

Beautifully cooked deep fried whole fish fillet served with green mango salad mixed with carrots, onions, shallots, coriander and spacial Laos dressing - great way close the meal!

Without advertising Holy basil, its own fresh ingredients, well-though recipes, great value and customer services stands out among its competitors in Sydney CBD food battlefield.

If you have not tried this place, don't miss out!

Where is it?

City Shark Hotel

Address: Shark Hotel 127 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000

Phone: 9283 8284

Canley Hights:

Address: 233A Canley Vale Rd, 2166

Phone: 9727 7585

Menu & Booking: http://www.holybasil.com.au/index.html

Simplest Japanese Seaweed Salad

2012-02-21T20:12:00.003+11:00

This is my first time cooking this salad after went to a party, special thanks to Mina san for your inspiration.

This might not be authentic, but it's definitely low calorie and tasty.

Here it goes!

What do we need?

Mix Seaweed or normal seaweed even thought ones for miso soup, portion as much as you like.

soak the dry seaweed in cold water for 5 minutes

Drain the water and try to squeeze out the water if you can

Here is another seaweed brand I love.

Cut tofu to smaller pieces

Fresh seaweed you can find it in any Japanese or Korean even Chinese groceries.

Great Yasai dressing, I love this non-oil low fat dressing with hint of perilla leaves 200ml

100ml for only 523KJ

Place all the above ingredient on the top of your choice of salad. A note here, less flavor salad would be better, I made a total mistake buying a pack of mixed herb salad. Don't repeat my mistakes

Voila, yummy and nutritious seaweed salad is on you way!

Armory Cafe at Olympic Park - Recommended

2012-02-21T19:31:00.002+11:00

My friend recommended this great looking cafe for our catch up, without hesitation, we booked in for a weekend brunch. As we all know, Sydney's weather is been rather strange lately. Raining Raining Raining.....

Warm hospitality received once we step into the restaurant.

Menu is quite similar to most of cafe- easy to read, but the river view in front of the restaurant gives the extra edge to it.

(picture from http://www.armorywharfcafe.com)

This is a great pitstop after cycling, kayaking or running in Newington Armory Park.

Cafe is brilliant here, highly recommended to coffee drinkers.

Eggs Benne’ w/ double smoked ham & spinach on a toasted casa panotte $15

You can also have w/ Tasmanian salmon & spinach on a toasted casa panotte, same price

The home made hollandaise sauce was beautiful!

We were so shocked to find 2 eggs buried underneath of hollandaise source, very generous potion!

Baked eggs, chorizo & tomato w/ herbs, balsamic syrup and toasted casa panotte $15

Personally I love chorizo, absolutely superb.

Other choices

Where is it?

Address: Armory Wharf Cafe, Blaxland Riverside Park,Jamieson Street, Newington NSW 2127

Map: http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/stay_eat_shop/cafes

Tel: 02 9714 7513

Follow them: http://www.armorywharfcafe.com/

Albee's Kitchen Malaysian at Campsie * Recommended*

2012-02-21T18:59:00.000+11:00

I have heard all about Albee before I came here for the first time....regulars, please don't laugh at me....

Albee's take away style restaurant with simple decorations and most of the menu item and chef special are on the walls.

Pulut Panggang - stick rice filled with shrimp paste and wrapped in fresh banana leafs

The shrimp paste was not overpowering to the dish rather it add a different flavor.

Beef Rang-dang

Not the best one I had, the meat was slight tough. Indeed, it's quite nice!

This crispy king prawn was my favorite! The shell of the prawn was nice done, and the touch of chili sauce was delicious!

Where is it?

Address: 282 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194

Follow them: http://www.albeeskitchen.com.au/

Tel: (02)9718 8302

Shancheng Hot Pot King - Sydney CBD Recommended

2012-02-19T00:21:00.005+11:00

Fancy Chinese hotpot tonight? Shancheng is one of the hidden gem in the Sydney CBD.

The restaurant is very authentic and spacious, unfortunately, still operated mainly for Chinese customers.

First rule of entering a Chinese restaurant, go with your friends and expecting minimum services.

We're have ordered a typical hot soup and chicken soup pot.

with Sesame dipping

Green been cold noodle with special Sichuan chili sauce

The noodle is mean to be clear and smooth, wasn't they forte for sure, but the sauce is very nice.

Clockwise starts left corner - deep fried pork, fish roe wrapped in fish balls, beef ball, coriander meat ball, frozen lamb

A word for first timer, you must try the fish roe ball, such a delicious food!

Also having lamb with Chinese hotpot is a must!

Clockwise - water spinach, potato noodle, oyster mushroom, bean curd

Water spinach is very nice!

Oyster mushroom is a must to Chinese hotpot

At the end of the meal, cook potato noodle in the soup, great way to wrap up the dinner.

Total Satisfaction!

Warning: If you are visiting Sydney, this might not be the best choice for you as our guess had stomach pain after their meal due to excessive chili consumed.

Where is it?

Address: 8a/361-363 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: 02 9267 6366

Manmaruya Revisit and 85°C Bakery - Hurstville Recommended

2012-01-29T08:48:00.003+11:00

Manmaruya became our recent favorite Japanese. It's located in Hurstville, a bit far out of the town, well, for good food we sure go extra miles.

Lunch Bento with Rice is around $16

For extra $5 dollars with lunch bento you can get a full size ChaShu Ramen

This Grill Eel Roll is fabulous!

More details of Mamaruya please visit previous post: http://aroime.blogspot.com/2011/10/japanese-noodle-bar-manmaruya.html

We met one of your good friend there today, after lunch we were looking for somewhere you can sit down and chat. 85°C just newly open on the main Forest Road.

They are similar to Bread Top selling attractive bakeries, patisseries and bubble tea, of course and coffee.

Surprisingly, this is a family friendly place. Their sitting ares is very comfortable, catered for all age range. Great franchise indeed!

Store design is very spacious, modern and clean.

So many choices of breakfast, I need to take some extra time to decide now.

After a huge lunch, all my friends gave up on desert. ^^

That's not me! I picked this light fruit sponge cake. Yummy!

Where is it?

85°C bakery and cafe

Hurstville Address: 246 Forest Rd Hurstville NSW 2220

Tel: 02 9580 8889

Other Store Location: Kingsford, Chatswood, Sydney CBD, Parramatta

Find them on http://www.85cafe.com.au/html-au/store-locations-au-6.htm

Phoenix Yumcha - Rhodes

2012-01-28T18:41:00.002+11:00

If you have not been to Rhode or only had time to check Ikea in the building previously. Upstairs of cinema, there is a fabulous Yumcha place called Phoenix.

Yumcha is traditionally Chinese morning tea, in Australia, it's more of a popular good lunch choices. Small Dimsim dishes will be served in food carts which circles around the restaurant until closing time and tea will be served with the meal.

Perfect place to try a lot of small dishes at the same time and learning the fun of sharing. Really Yumcha is catered for anyone.

Everyone has their favorite in Yumcha, or sometimes you wasn't sure what to order. Coz they are all looking so good!

Let me quickly show you my routine.

Sweet and Sour Pork or Beef

Deep Fried King Prawn on Toast served

Steamed 3 Mixed Vegetables Wrapped in Deep Fried Bean Curd

This is a perfect dish for vegetarian!

Well seasoned and Steamed Beef Tripe

Beef tripe steamed for a good amount of time, taste nice and tender, enhanced by an extra touch of chili and spring onion.

Truth or Dare?

Here is something to challenge yourself. Personally I love chicken feet, it's very soft, gelatin, and full of flavor.

Must Order Dish - Prawn Dumpling

Handmade thin dumpling pastry wrapped with chopped fresh prawn and bamboo shoot (different between restaurants) = heavenly taste

Prawn + sprouts Dumpling

Traditional Chinese Pork Dumpling - Shumai or Dimsim

Steamed Rice Noodle with options of your choice - BBQ Pork, Beef Mince, or King Prawn

Free dipping sauce - Fresh chili with soy sauce

Booking is essential, otherwise, you might need to wait more than 40 minutes.

Booking only can make for arriving time before 12:00pm or 12:30pm.

Where is it?

Phenix

Address: Rhodes Shopping Centre

1 Rider Blvd Rhodes NSW 2138

Tel: (02)9739 6628 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02)9739 6628 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Other Location: Parramatta, Sydney CBD, Manly

http://www.phoenixrestaurants.com.au/

Chili Cha Cha - Authentic Thai, Sydney CBD Recommended

2012-01-23T20:35:00.000+11:00

If you have never complain about the long queue in front of Chat Thai on Campbell street or Home Thai on Sussex Street and looking for alternatives? Here is the article you should read.

Chili Cha Cha is situate the end of Campbell street in Sydney CBD. (near Central station)

They serves authentic Thai cruising. Might not be as fancy as ChatTai, but definitely the taste and originality beats some of ChaThai's dishes. Price range is very reasonable and the potion is very generous. They open for dinner and lunches 7 days a week.

Dinner

Salted Deep Fried Pork Skin stirred with Chili, Garlic and Chinese Broccoli, seasoned with fish sauce

Deep Fried Barramundi Topped with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

You can choose to have barramundi fillet or whole fish (market priced).

This is one of my favorite!

Papaya Salad with Pork Neck Skewers and served with Thai Sticky Rice, Under $20 buck!!

Ta-da, there is the sticky rice hidden under the fresh banana leaves.

Lunch

Lunch at Chili Cha Cha is $9.90 with most of noodle and stir fried dishes plus a soft drink of your choice.

Super Cheap!

Yen Ta Fo + drinks $9.90

This a surprise funding. I have always been calling this THE PINK NOODLE.

Yen tafo (Thai script: เย็นตาโฟ) is a clear broth with very silky wide rice noodles, fish balls, sliced fried tofu, squid, pork, mince pork, onion, coriander and phak bung (also known as "morning glory" or "water spinach"). The pink colour comes from the special sauce made from preserved red bean curd and/or tomato ketchup. The dish is mildly sweet, salty and sour. (source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Yen_tafo.jpg)

Such complex flavor of this dish, I couldn't resist to eat it all. If only I knew the PINK noodle is so nice, I would have ordered everyday when I was in Thailand.

Just like in Thailand!

Boat Noodle + drinks $9.90

More than 10 ingredients to just make its soup, goes to show how difficult and complex this dish is.

Thin rice noodle served in long hours cooked broth and mixed with number of spices and big blood. If you are afraid of any unpleasant flavor, trust me, this is one of the most comment dishes in Thailand. Say goodbye to your fears, and embrace the heavenly exotic flavor of boat noodle!

Pad Kwee Maow + drinks $9.90

Stir Fried Flat Rice noodle with holy basil, eggs and meat of your choice

They even made the effort to deep fried the holy basil! Just like the way in Thailand....Yummmm!

Desert Special

Where is it?

Chili Cha Cha

Address: 40/50 Campbell Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

Tel: 02 9211 2025

Scenic Drive - Wollongong back to Sydney

2012-01-21T16:54:00.002+11:00

Our pleasant road trip to Wollongong was a great and I can't to wait to share with you.

If you or your friends have a car, this is a great low budget trip to follow.

A must visit spot in Kiama - Blowhole

Under the right conditions, the large wave enters in the Blowhole, compress the air within the inner cavity and accompanies the water spout.

It was a calm day when we visited, so action wasn't so impressive.

Here are some great moments someone else captured. (google source)

Discovered by Surgeon George Bass in December 6th, 1797

Beautiful light house right next to Blowhole.

Famous Jersey Lookout in Fitzroy Fall

Tracks are very easy to follow, here we are -Fitzroy Fall

Some pleasant surprises of exotic flower that lives in the forest

There are 5 different scenic drive from Fitzroy Fall back to Sydney.

We picked #2 via Burrawang

Highlight to us was Belmore Falls

Beautiful little creature

Carrington Falls

Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is a great place to stop for a picnic lunch near the river. A lot of friendly birds lives around the park, very entertaining for young families too.

Useful info to planning your trip:

1.http://www.kiama.com.au/

2. http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/nature/fitzroy_falls.html

District Dinning - Surry Hills * highly recommended*

2012-01-14T10:49:00.000+11:00

The first time I heard of District Dinning was during a conversation with Sarah who had the same interest as me in food. The key word of that conversation was "Pork Belly"! I have been craving for some decent pork belly for a while. So decision has made to head to the city!

They offers 2 set of sitting: 6:30pm or 8:45pm. At first, we thought 8:45pm for dinner is a bit late, turn out, just right for us.
Due to recent menu change, pork belly has been removed. very disappointed to me!!
Anyways, let me walk you through their well-planned food sharing menu.

Sichuan flavored deep fried Pig's ears $10

Crispy School Prawn served with lemon and mayonnaise $16
The small prawns are crunch from inside out, perfect starter to share with everyone. It's well seasoned and flavorsome.

Veal Tongue served with homemade pesto sauce, seasonal vegetables and almonds $19
Their pesto sauce was superbly done, and the veal tongue melts in your mouth bursting with flavor.
This is my friend Andre's favorite dish of the night. He walked out District Dinning with a big smile on his face and kept on saying "their tongue was so good!"
Given that testimonial, I guess only thing I will add here is ORDER it!

King Salmon, green harissa, moghrabiah cous cous served with lemon $28

12 hour Roasted Lamb shoulder, cauliflower salad, moroccan spices $30

This dish is highly recommended even for peoeple usually don't eat lamb. Great combination of spices!

Herb Gnocchi, summer vegetables, parmesan cream, pangritatta $27

This is one of the best homemade gnocchi we had. If you only tried them from supermarket brand, expecting a shocking discovery - yumminess!

King Fish

Steak tartare, aioli, french fries, sourdough $20

This is another highlight of the night. Well cured steak tartare served with french fries (who would thought?) and toasted crunchy sourdough. Do you like Tabasco? Mix Tabasco with the steak tartare and layered on sourdough, mouthwatering flavor is coming your way.

They offer a very long list of wine.
If you like me found difficult to read 6 pages of wine list. Our way of choosing a wine was oddly simple, firstly pick a type of wine you usual like, such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, then pick a state or a country of choice. If multiple options available then draw down to your favorite city, voila, you got your wine.

Our jackpot of the night is Joseph Chromy Pinot Noir, very nice wine!

For white wine - Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris
This is very subtle white wine with hint of fruity flavor

Desert Time
I can't believe it's 11pm and we are still ordering food.
Reading the menu just getting too much for us, so we pick the top 4 lines on the menu to share.
When the desert came, was surprisingly good!

Meringue, berries and cream, raspberry sorbet $14
Freshly made Meringue topped with generous amount of berries and homemade raspberry sorbet, yummo!

Cookie sandwich, coconut and chocolate, honeycomb parfait $14

Chocolate mousse, hazelnut brittle ice cream, hazelnut crumble $14

Passionfruit Brulee, honey, madeleines $14

Thank you all for a great night out! Loved every bit of it!

Where is it?

District Dinning

Address: 17 Randle Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
1 minute from central station
Tel: 9211 7798
Website: http://districtdining.com.au/

Snacks from HongKong - A JI ICHIBAN

2012-01-12T19:26:00.000+11:00

What souvernier should you buy when you visit HongKong?

A JI ICHIBAN's franchise is everywhere in Hongkong, even in the airport duty free sections.

So if you forgot to buy them on the way back, you still have your last chance to grab it in the airport.

Thanks to EJ brought back so many snacks this time to share.

Usually you can buy or custom made a mix pack like this one.

Yummy Preserved Olives

Nice Japanese Salted Plum

Premium Ted Tea Plum - NO comments on this one.

Seedless plum - my favorite!

Biscuit looks like donuts, but it's biscuit.

Wasabi beans - Best present for your muscly colleagues.

Pineapple Soft Candy <3<3

Orange candy

Sour plum - quite a strange taste, more like pickle plums.

Don't you just love the sour lemon and sour cherry!

Durian candy

If you not sure what Durian is, give this one to your boss to try. I guarantee they will love it!

I think we can still find this one at the candy store in cinema here.

Salted plum coasted with toffee

Marshmallows

3 different flavors, they're not too sweet, I personally prefer the pudding one.

Waqu Japanese - Crows Nest

2012-01-12T18:55:00.002+11:00

Guess where I am today? Yes, that's right WAQU!

WAQU located in the heart of Crows Nest and offers a fine dinning experience.

Currently they offer Early bird special for January 2012

Don't forget to book before your visit, they're very busy at moment. This is a great place to have your anniversary dinner or take you girlfriend out for a nice dinning. Good valentines day choices!
Come to WAQU and order before 6.30pm and receive one complimentary entree course. (Booking Essential) You can enjoy 6 course menu for $60pp (normally $75pp) with 6 course matching wine for $100pp (normally $123pp more info on: http://www.waqu.com.au They dinning experience was rather hilarious to us. I didn't mean to be negative here. We couldn't understand their waiter's explanation when the food was served, even thought they all dressed and sound professional :P. In fact, we were so confused which dish we were having and constantly checking our menu to confirm. Part of the fun I guess....

Complimentary for the night

White wine daikon sauce with diced cabbage on prosciutto

They offer nice selection of beer too

Sake Mojito - Yummo!

First Entree

Three layered chicken and vegetable terrine, served with roll cake

This terrine is very well thought through. We enjoyed each layer of it!

Second Entree

Scallop Tartare Creme Vichyssoise

We love the tomato water jelly with diced fresh scallop served with creme soup mixed with touch of wasabi and red capsicum mousse on the side.

This dish is one of the highlight of the night!

Third Entree
Ocean Trout Three way
Slow cooked, cured and brandade ocean trout, smoked egg yolk flake
Do not miss the slow cooked trout, simply superb!

You can make your selection of 2nd entree (actually 4th entree) and main.

Pork Belly (choice one)

This dish show case the two different way of cooking pork belly by Japanese - modern kitchen crispy skin pork belly and melt in your mouth kakuni style (Japanese braised pork)

Garnishing with asa-zuke salad and hollandaise sauce

Grilled scampi, cauliflower flan served with prawn ricotta ravioli (choice two)

If you love cauliflower, you will solely enjoy their cauliflower mouse.

Main

Roasted Veal Loin

Pan Fried Barramundi

Orange Cheesecake Souffle

I must admit I love their blood orange sorbet, very refreshing after such a big meal.

Here is the detail set menu

Where is it?

WAQU

Address: 308 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest NSW 2065

Tel: 02 9906 7736

Website: http://www.waqu.com.au/

Authentic Japanese Yakitori 焼き鳥 Bar - Toriciya @ Cammerary

2011-12-25T17:26:00.004+11:00

Toriciya is the first authentic yakitori (Japanese bamboo skewer) bar in Sydney and it's been nourish Cammerary neighborhood for more than a decade.

Toriciya takes Sake and Shochu very seriously, they store the most brands I have ever seen in Sydney. nearly half of their wall in the store is decorate by numerous wine bottles. We thought cold Sake was suitable for this festival occasion. Small bottle of 180ml Sake is around $18. The waiter in the store will describe different type of Japanese wine, you can just decide on your visiting day.

Today's special menu

Wasabi Leaf

This was an interesting experience. We have all heard of Wasabi but never knew what wasabi leaf looks like and have never saw the real deal. We truly enjoyed its unique taste, not as strong as normal Wasabi paste and very crunch.

Edamame - Soybean boiled in hot water and served with sea salt

This is a typical starter dish when you go to Japanese restaurant.

Simmered OX tongue with Nagoya miso paste 名古屋味噌 (special menu)

OX tongue taste a bit like stewed beef chunk, very tender and soft served with shredded onion and shallots which goes very well with nagoya miso paste (slightly sweeter in taste) Yummo!

Tempura cattle fish

Tempura king prawn

Chicken Wing Skewers and Chicken mince ball

My highlight is their chicken mince ball. First of all, it doesn't look any shape of a ball (that's a surprise! ^^). They marinate chicken mince with ginger and onion and brushed with Teriyaki sauce, very tasty and juicy.

Chicken Skewers

Wagyu Sirloin steak (special menu)

This is a MUST try dish, superbly grilled and full of flavor and juicy.

Assorted Sashimi Sushi

I must say, we love every single one of this sushi plate. They all delicately selected, prepared and delivered to our table. No doubt of the high quality fresh ingredient their used and the mastermind behind combining all palate into one plate - makes quite a pleasant experience for us.

Avocado with pickles

My friend loves avocado and decided to order this dish, not sure if it's on the menu or specially made for him. Taste a bit raw, not as well blended as other dishes.

Tempura prawn roll with avocado

California Roll - look at the generous fish roe on the top

This is properly the cheapest on the menu and one of my favorite - Grilled rice ball with Nagoya miso paste

Popcorn Prawn

This dish is very creamy, the coat is similar to Chinese honey chicken but more creamy and having a Japanese twist to it. We love this one!

Desert - Japanese Greentea Cheesecake served with a scoop of green tea icecream

I love their homemade green tea ice cream very smooth and maintains subtlety of soul Japanese cooking.

Great way to wrap a dinning out.

Toriciya serves very small portion (authentic Japanese) and can be quite expensive, so do not be shocked when you received your meal.

Merry Christmas to you all!<3

Where is it?

Toriciya

Address: 18 Cammeray Road, Cammeray, NSW, 2062

Phone: 02 99042277

Trading hours: Monday - Sat. 6pm Fully Licensed

Pleasant heights - B&B accommondation in Wollongong

2011-12-24T12:11:00.006+11:00

If you have not tried B&B (bed and breakfast) accommodation, here is your introduction.

It's been great fun living with Pleasant Heights this time in Wollongong.

They offers different size of the room at front, back and upstairs, prices are vary. We absolutely love love their decoration, very tasteful.

This small boutique luxury accommodation was surely excess all our expectations.

This was our first time here and was not sure what to expect. Pulled over outside a quite neighborhood, doubts started to rise, are we in the wrong place?? ^^ This is someone's house! As soon as we walked in their house, all doubts are fade away and welcome by big smile of our host and perfumed lily flower scents.

Big garden at the back of the house, where you have forest outlook spot.

And found surprising Llarma walking down the hills.

I fell in love with this side table, was wondering whether the host also selling her pieces too?

Very Thai spa look....

I adore this stone sculpture in front of our room...

Bathroom and toilet are open style, if you are not ready to reveal so much to your partner, I suggest you speak to manager before you rent their room.

Everything is nice and clean and well thought in Pleasant Heights

Nice cup of herbal tea before heading to bed, what more can you ask for?

Perfect for couple or girl friends to stay here. There are TV, DVDs, CD player, candles, high fashion magazines for you to spend those extra hours together.

Our host will freshly prepare and deliver our breakfast to the door. She set up a table outside of our room on the deck and we can overlook the ocean view ahead of us. Lovely!

Ooops, danish was so delicious, I nearly finished the second one finally remember to take picture. haha...

All bakery and patisseries are freshly prepared in the morning, our baguette was nice and warm when it's delivered.

You can also have a transitional muesli breakfast with milk or tea or coffee. Just let your host know, she's very kinda and thoughtful.

Season fruits - cut and nicely plate

Where is it?

Address: 77 New Mount Pleasant Road,WOLLONGONG NSW 2519

Tel: +61 (2) 42 833 355

Fax: +61 (2) 42 831 655

Email: info@pleasantheights.com.au

Follow them: http://pleasantheights.com.au/index.htm

Breakfast @ Hyams Beach Store and Cafe

2011-12-24T11:12:00.001+11:00

Holiday day season is finally here!!

If you are one of those lucky people having trips in Jervis Bay. You have to try this is a super cozy cafe in Jervas Bay near Hyams beach .

If you have not heard of Hyams Beach, according to The Guinness Book of Records reports Hyams Beach as having the whitest sand in the world. It's just under 3 hours drive from Sydney, so don't even hesitate, go check it out!

This family owned business is determined to give you a boost in the morning and put a big smile on your face.

Menu is on the big black board, catering for most of people and vegetarians but properly not gluten free.

It's a busy place in the morning. You can always get a take away and having it by the beach......

I orderred a big egg and bacon sandwich with chili jam $9

All I can remember was very satisfying. The chili jam has a bit of Thai influence, quite mild spiciness.

Zee's Omlette - with toast and onion, chili & coriander $10

Where is it?

Address: 76 Cyrus street, Hyams Beach.

Follow them: http://www.hyamsbeachcafe.com.au/breakfast-at-hyams-beach-store-and-cafe.html

Opening hours: 8am - 5pm

Tel: 02 4443 3874

Tokio Fans Japanese- Baulkham Hills

2011-12-14T20:28:00.000+11:00

Shout out to Hills friends!
After high recommendation by my friend Dave and Jenny, we decided to pay a visit to Tokio Fans.

This medium size resturant is decorate very christmasy for complimenting the upcoming holiday season, very cute indeed.

Decoration is relatively authentic - open sushi bar where sushi chefs there to prepare your orders. One thing to note, staffs are very friendly.

Wakame Salad (Japanese seaweed)

Salmon Skin Sushi

When we were reading the menu thought would be interesting to order something different like salmon skin rather than teriyaki salmon.
This is executed very nice and it mixed very well with cucumber and other vegetables.

Starter - Sashimi Salad

Sashimi was very fresh and served seasonal greens.
Despite the delicate plating, this is one of the smallest sashimi salad I have every seen.

The Avocado cream sauce comes with sashimi salad was fabulous.

Beef Tataki

If you want me to compare this to authentic Japanese beef tataki, I must say this dish is a total disappointment. To me beef tataki has to be very perfectly cooked raw beef served with soy sauce and salad, ideally, it suppose to taste the freshness of meat (similar idea as sashimi). As much as I do not like this dish, nearly every tabled ordered this dish and they seems very much enjoying. So I guess you will have to try it out yourself to judge.

Seafood Tempura

Small basket great for sharing, comes with prawn, crab, fish and vegetable tempura

Desert is highlight in this restaurant for me

Fresh fruit gelato served in its raw ingredient. Flavor available are - lemon, mango, watermelon and tiramisu.

I love the presentation concept, so great!

Just for you - raspberry cake coated with chocolate and served with a scope of ice cream

Love their thoughtful presentation

Homemade ice cream - red bean and sesame
Also a lot other flavored available daily at store

To compare the two, red bean icecream really stands out for me. I love the subtle but distinguish flavor they created.

Chocolate Lover

Chocolate cake with white chocolate moose and served with a scope of chocolate icecream. Can you get more chocolate in this? ^^

Where is it?

Tokio Fan

Address: Suite G04, Building 8, Norwest Central, Century Cct , Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Phone: (02) 9899 3866

Lunch
Mon to Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner
Mon to Sat 5:30am - 10pm

Cafe Capri - Wynyard Station * recommend*

2011-12-14T19:54:00.001+11:00

This little sacred Italian restaurant in chaotic downtown Sydney and I have been keeping to only few girl friends for a while now. Mind you, it's really difficult to find them, their location need detail directions which is at the end of the post.
It's nearly x'mas and I know some of you are looking for last minute catching up with your friends and possible small team lunch. Here is the place to beat.

Free magazines are available in store, I love to drop by sometimes by myself and just having a bit of good time on my own.

Here is the humble little cafe setting restaurant

Chef's special menu is hand written everyday on the board. My friends and I tried most of things, they're very decent.

Over in Cafe Capri, the atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. There are usually only one chef and 2 waitress. If you looking for a lay back lunch rather than fast and chaotic with your friends, I definitely recommend here.

My usual order - Spicy Garlic Prawn with freshly made fettuccine

small cup of coffee after meal

Here has a lot of

Cafe Capri

Where is it?

Address: 301 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone: (02) 9262 1469

Direction: right outside of Wydnyard station on George street entrance,
on your right, there are escalator next to a Massage place. Take the escalator
right up to top level, Cafe Capri is just on your left. Good luck finding
the restaurant, you will love it!

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Snacks from HongKong - A JI ICHIBAN

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