Wednesday 30 April 2014

Harry's Cafe De Wheels

Harry's Cafe De Wheels
The best pie in Sydney!



Harry's Cafe De Wheels is an iconic food cart situated in major suburbs around Sydney that speciailzes in foods such as pies, hotdogs, sausage rolls, tarts and breads.
This famous franchise was named after a famous Sydneysider who went by the name of Harry Edwards.



The age group that attends to the delicious pastry that Harrys has to offer are varied from kids to adults as all can enjoy their meal/snack with a tasty homemade milkshake.



<Harry's Tiger Pie>
The signature and most popular pie would have to be the Tiger pie so this was my choice as I made my visit to Harrys. 
With a choice of lean beef, curry chicken or veggies it is topped up with hot mash peas and mash potato with a warm and succulent spread of gravy sauce. 



<Cheeses Dog>
The pie was well matched with the alternative main attraction so the choice was made to get an extra hotdog with cheese sauce and ketchup.
The option was given for either shredded cheese or cheese sauce on the hotdog but I had the cheese sauce one as I have had the shredded cheese dog many times before.




Harrys is not considered a fast-food outlet but more of a pit stop to fill those little hungry needs, then its back onto the road.


Tuesday 29 April 2014

Basil Nut

With the rapid growth of new and old cuisines across Sydney it can sometimes be difficult to find a restaurant that stands out and offers a new take on a popular cuisine. Basil Nut manages to do this, with its innovative Thai dishes that are full of fresh ingredients and fusion flavours. 

The restaurant is small and always packed; it is never a good idea to bank on getting a table without booking. They do however do a roaring takeaway trade, and are extremely efficient in getting food out to both takeaway and eat-in patrons. If you have a large group and wish to have a long dinner it is probably not the restaurant for you, due to the restaurant’s size it is often a little cramped and noisy.

I have always enjoyed Thai food, however I have never before tasted such interesting flavours at a Thai restaurant. Whilst the menu offers traditional classics such as Pad Thai, Satay Chicken and Fish Cakes, it also gives you the choice of many In-House specials, my favourite being the Chili-Jam Duck. The duck in this dish is always beautifully tender and lean, and the handmade Chili-Jam perfectly compliments all components of the dish; offering a slight kick to the palette. All Basil Nut dishes exude freshness and flavour, and are remarkably light and not oily.


- David



Chilli Jam Duck

Fish Cakes

Sunday 27 April 2014

Sakae

Address: 138 Rowe St, Eastwood NSW 2122
Phone:(02) 9804 7420
Hours:

Open today · 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

Sakae is really famous Japanese cuisine franchise in Sydney. On Sunday, me and my friend visited the Japanese Dining bar "Sakae" which is located in Eastwood.  Japanese foods are very competitive in the markets. This is because it really tastes nice and comfortable to eat (Sushi, Takoyaki etc). If you want to eat Japanese traditional foods, I recommend to you visit Sakae Japanese Dining bar.


This is menu for Sakae. Majority of foods are traditional Japanese foods. 
(http://www.sakae.com.au/?page_id=306)  When you access official Sakae website, you can see more details and menus.


 This is the inside of Sakae, this dinning bar is not that big. But if you feel like inside is too small, you can have meal outside.


Outside of restaurant you can have meal under the big trees. So it has a really natural and good view.


Chicken Karage
This is chicken karage with salad, we ordered 6 pieces of chicken karage and it was really good for an entree dish.


Japanese Curry Udon
My friend ordered "Currie Udon". This food is based on currie and they put in the Japanese noodle udon.


Sapporo Ramen
This food is Sapporo Ramen. Sapporo originates from the Japanese city Sapporo, and Ramen is a Japanese traditional noodle. This food was really nice to eat.

Overall, my opinion is 3.9/5
Price : Not that expensive
Quality: Quite nice

3.9/5


-Jay(Jaewook) Lee-

Saturday 26 April 2014

Swissotel's Just Pure Bistro

Fancy a romantic dinner? Why not take your partner to Just Pure Bistro?

In April, the restaurant offers their 'Autumn Menu' to their customers with a special menu for kids. The reason for that is because they offer a range of fresh, natural and locally sourced products that are in season at the time of dining in. The concept of simple, organic, locally grown ingredients. Swiss hospitality has helped the restaurant earn a great reputation.

This time we had two mains of pork belly and barramundi fillet. The food was cooked perfectly with flavour into it. The chocolate dessert was amazing for the end of the meal. The price of the meal was reasonable, however if you can get an early bird booking from the restaurant, you can get discount or cheaper price for a set of menu.

Just Pure Bistro is a good place to experience with family or friends. You can enjoy the meal with 5 star service and the Sydney CBD view. Make a booking now!

- Tingting










Thursday 24 April 2014

India Tea & Curry House



India Tea & Curry House is a traditional Indian food restaurant with a homely feel and great food. The menu is typical of its genre, but is exactly what you want to see when choosing Indian cuisine. The restaurant caters for dinner only from 5:30pm, eat-in or takeaway and is licensed for BYO.

The dishes are true to their heritage with no hesitation when it comes to flavor and spice. On Thursday night we ordered Chicken Korma and Balti Beef for mains with plain and cheese Naan as a side. The Korma was enriched with flavor but not too much spice which went down with ease, unlike the Balti Beef which got the tastes buds attention quickly with the immediate heat. Together with the Naan breads the curries made a delicious feast that definitely followed with a loosening of the belt buckle as a sign of satisfaction. - I will gladly note, the one dish that was westernised was the cheese Nann, which was made with mouthwatering stringy cheese instead of crumbly Indian cheese.

One of the most pleasurable points of the evening was the service. All the waiters were so softly spoken and polite, with no need for a note book to remember the orders. They were very attentive to every table and made the evening more enjoyable. As each guest left we were all greeted by the owners who asked how our evening was and were generally interested in what we had to say.

Overall this restaurant gets a big thumbs up due to its traditional food qualities and impeccable service.

~ Poppy

Wednesday 23 April 2014

Cucinella

CUCINELLA

209B Coogee Bay Road Coogee, NSW, 2034


According to the webpage of Cucinella, the term Cucinella means a "small kitchen" in Italian. 
Cucinella is located in Coogee bay and it is an Italian family owned business.
I went to Coogee beach to have a enjoyable breakfast as part of a celebration for the Easter break.


(You can also check the detailed menu of Cucinella from its webpage link above)

 Italian dining is very accessible in Sydney and it usually has an entree, salad, main and dessert as well as a coffee menu. However, I had only chosen from the breakfast menu and coffee to top it all up.

 I personally believe that a good Italian style breakfast will be based on the fresh vegetables, the proper way to cook eggs and most importantly the precision of hollandaise sauce.  
These three were perfectly combined with its hospitality level.

Ever since I came to Australia, I enjoy having breakfast at a cafe on weekends.
Cucinella could be one of my best food experiences in Australia.


 Salmon Eggs Benedict
The Eggs Benedict is shown to be the most attractive choice among the cafe-food menu. 
The thickness of the hollandaise sauce was just right and wonderfully mixed with the eggs and sourdough bread.


Big breakfast
However, the only thing that I would suggest to Cucinella is that the portion of food was not enough for a hungry customer.

Although I ordered the "big breakfast", it was only limited to a "medium breakfast" for me.


If you are heading towards Coogee beach, having coffee is a must as one can enjoy the taste while watching the waves smash against the beach.
If your out and about Coogee Beach, visiting Cucinella will not disappoint your tastes as its delicious Italian style menu and its exquisite coffee will make you want to come again.


Monday 21 April 2014

Sushi Train Neutral Bay

The sushi industry is one of the most competitive food markets in the streets of Sydney, with a privately owned store on just about every corner. It only takes one bad roll for a customer to lose loyalty to any given outlet before they move on to another. I’ve dined at more than my fair share of sushi stores, though the one that I believe is a step above the rest is the eat-in restaurant chain, Sushi Train.

Sushi Train offers the regular fixes of inside out hand rolls, having that fresh taste that is expected at any eat-in sushi train. As someone who is very nit-picky about their salmon, I can assure you that the texture is beautiful and not too fatty. As a healthier alternative, generous portions of Sashimi are also available for those that prefer the cuts of fish to the seaweed paper and rice.

A favourite hot plate of mine is the vegetable Gyoza. Be on the lookout, as it is best to order this dish during peak hour so that it is made fresh. Similar to the dumpling, this dish is a great entrée and a staple order at Sushi Train. If you’re after an alternative for your palette to sushi, you can’t go wrong with Gyoza.

However, this brings me to the reason why I dine in at Neutral Bay. The okonomiyaki, a Japanese seafood pancake, is made fresh upon request and is a must-order at any Sushi Train. Accompanied with a light mayonnaise and a thicker version of soy sauce, the delicate pancake melts in your mouth upon every bit. This dish has been cooked to absolute perfection, and is a light dish for those looking to end the night on a good note.

If you're after fresh sushi with great hot plate alternatives, I recommend you head down to your local Sushi Train.


- David


Okonomiyaki
Mini Salmon Rolls
Chicken Katsu


Sunday 20 April 2014

Eat Love Pizza




  1. Address: 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
    Phone:(02) 8267 3666
    Hours:

    Open today · 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Hello guys, I'm going to introduce one of best Italian restaurants in Sydney! This restaurant is called "Eat Love Pizza" and located at Darling Harbour. Eat Love Pizza is Sydney's favourite and most innovative pizza restaurant.



On Saturday, I went to this place for dinner with my family. 



Customers can enjoy the view of darling harbour while they have dinner. Design of the restaurant is really good. 




-Supreme Pizza-
I ordered Supreme pizza with thin crust, my opinion is it was bit salty, but the taste was better than dominos or pizza hut.



-Carbonara Spaghetti-
Spaghetti was my favourite meal of the night, despite being a bit oily. If you like Italian food you have to try it! It was really good.



-Garden Salad-
This salad was okay, but I could not find difference compared to a normal salad. It tasted okay, but is not recommend.




Before I had dinner, I put all foods on my dish and took this picture. If you really like Italian traditional foods (Spaghetti, Pizza) and wine, you have to visit Eat Love Pizza! You will enjoy the nice view, mood, and foods!

https://www.darlingharbour.com/eat-drink/eat-love-pizza.aspx


Posted By -Jay(Jaewook) Lee- 



Saturday 19 April 2014

Infuzions




Infuzions is an extremely versatile mixed Asian food restaurant that is a new addition to the collection of night life restaurants in the suburb or Hornsby, NSW. By versatile I mean applicable to both Asian nationalities and western as as the menu combines both traditional Asian dishes like pad Thai, sang choy bow and vegetables and silk tofu stir fry, and then caters greatly for western cultures with dishes such as oven roasted salmon, Wagyu beef salad and fun dishes such as grilled meats on vertical skewers.

The menu is sectioned into categories including entrees, BBQ & grill, curries, Asian pan and wok. Infuzions caters for lunch, dinner and take away.

On Thursday night when I attended there was a live band playing classics from all eras that was enjoyed by a vast age group of audience. The general client age group for the dinner session was between 30-60 years of age as the restaurant is more sophisticated and is also licensed with a wide range of beers, ciders, wines, champagnes and cocktails.

The food quality was satisfactory, with a special recommendation to the scallops to start - cooked/seasoned to perfection! The mains were a good size but not too complex in variation of flavours - in particular the infuzions marinated chicken.

If I were to go again I would order a range of entree's as a tapas style meal as there were many dishes that tempted me but the mains were too large to order a variety.

Overall it was a pleasant evening with good entertainment and food too!

~ Poppy

infuzions.com.au/hornsby/

Friday 18 April 2014

Kura Kura

I'm going to recommend one of the best Japanese Dining in the town~~



Kura Kura is a lovely little restaurant fitted out well. You make order from iPads, which are easy to use as it has different languages for the customers.








The service in Kura Kura is quick because each dish you order goes straight to the kitchen, which means your can have your first dish on the table while your still thinking of what to get next. 

Most importantly, the food here is very reasonably priced with ample serving sizes (we had $130 for 4 people). It's always fresh and tasty. 

Bring your friends to Shop 3, 76 Ultimo Rd Sydney, NSW 2000 (opposite of the entrance to Market City)


- Tingting

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Mamak





Hi, everyone!

I am going to introduce one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney!

"MAMAK"

Mamak is located in Sydney and Melbourne.





I have been to both Chinatown and Chatswood restaurants in Sydney and the menu and taste are exactly the same :)
Yesterday, I went to the one located in Chatswood!


As Mamak is a casual dining rather than a fancy one, it does not have wide range of selection.
But whatever you order you won't regret your choice.




I tried few drinks and desserts but to be honest, 
I didn't really like them because those are so sweet.
(I am not a big fan of sweeties..)




Me and my boyfriend ordered 4 plates. I know this is too much for 2 people.
We were starving.. Plus, we could not resist any of them!!!!


Mee goreng
:Spicy wok-tossed hokkien noodles with eggs, prawns, fish cake slices and fresh bean sprouts.
Before I could take a picture of the food, my bf could not help himself and went for it :-\ 
That how delicious Mee goreng is.



Sambal Udang
: if you like spicy food you have to try Sambal Udang

Roti is the representative menu of Mamak, the price is also reasonable.
You can have roti with your meal or as a dessert



Nasi goreng
You might think that this is a normal fried rice from food courts.
But, this fried rice is the reason that me and my boyfriend go to Mamak regularly.
 If you like thai style fried rice, you will definitely like Nasi goreng too!


If you guys like asian style cuisine that is not pricy then head over to MAMAK!






Monday 14 April 2014

Different Drummer


Over the weekend, my girlfriend and I had the opportunity of returning to one of our favourite cocktail bars in Sydney. Having previously dined in on our anniversary, we returned to Glebe Point Road to get a second taste of the tapas menu they have on offer.

Starting with drinks, we decided to make use of the hour-and-a-half Happy Hour, ordering half-priced cocktails. The Long Island Iced Tea, a cocktail recommend to all white spirits lovers, came in a cute sundae cup accompanied with a cherry. However, I would stay away from our second drink, Negroni, unless you’re a huge fan of Vermouth!

Once we were ready for mains, our first point of business was to again order our favourite dish, the Beef Sliders. Having travelled across America – twice – and I can quite confidently say this is the tastiest burger I have ever eaten. The smokiness of the beef ties in beautifully with the variation of aioli in this simple yet satisfying mini burger. You cannot visit Different Drummer without ordering this plate.

Presentation alone suggests another must-have is the pulled pork tacos. Served in half an egg carton, these bite-sized tacos balance the tangy guacamole with the spicy flavours of the pork, giving an overall refreshing feel to the plate. As my girlfriend had prior plans of visiting other restaurants throughout the night, we decided to leave the tapas at just two plates. However, 4-5 plates would sufficiently suffice between two for anybody looking at a full meal.

All in all, Different Drummer offers the vibe of a bar downstairs, and the seclusion of a restaurant upstairs. If in the area, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty meal, or drinks with a few friends.


- David


Beef Sliders
Pulled Pork Tacos