Speedos Cafe North Bondi – World’s Most Instagrammable Cafe
Nested right the top end of trendy North Bondi is Speedos Cafe, which was voted the Number 1 most instagrammable cafe in the world by Big Seven Travel. The interior design and ambiance of the restaurant are open, bright, and vibrant. This complements the cafe’s location, which is conveniently right in front of the iconic Bondi […]
Nanyang Tea Club – Traditional Malaysian Cuisine Haymarket
Nanyang Tea Club is located on the top floor of Market City in Sydney’s Chinatown center. The term “Nanyang” is a Chinese reference to the Southeast Asia region. A tea club was traditionally a place where people gather to socialize. An array of small plates of food were served with tea during these social gatherings. […]
FinePrint Hong Kong – Little Australia on Peel Street
FinePrint Hong Kong is a well-known name in Hong Kong amongst the avid coffee lovers community. The brand has 3 locations in Central, Tai Hang, and Sai Ying Pun, respectively. Scottie Callaghan founded Fineprint with a mission to bring the Australian coffee culture to Hong Kong. He identified a gap in the Hong Kong coffee scene; no venues […]
Yat Lok – Best Roast Goose in Hong Kong
Multiple Michelin Star winner Yat Lok Roast Goose Located in the Central district is Yat Lok, an award winning restaurant selling roast goose in Hong Kong. Indeed, Yat Lok has won multiple Michelin Star awards over the years (2015 – 2019 consecutively) and its not all hype. The place is always full and you can definitely expect […]
Ho Jiak Sydney – Penang Street Food in Sydney
I was told many a story about Ho Jiak even before I arrived back in Sydney. The customer reviews of the cuisine sound like they have just been to Malaysia for a food trip, except they didn’t. Instead, they went to one of the three Ho Jiak Sydney establishments located in Haymarket, Town Hall, and […]
Kickin Inn – Cajun Seafood Delight in Petersham
Kickin Inn, located in Petersham, serves up a storm of cajun seafood served in style reminiscent of the Frogmore Stew in North Carolina. The stew originates from Frogmore, a small fishing community on St. Helena Island. So what exactly is a Frogmore stew? Ironically this stew contains no frogs but involves boiling a mixture of […]
Chula Potts Point – Authentic Mexican in Sydney
Tucked away in a corner along Bayswater Road, Potts Point is Chula, one of Sydney’s most authentic Mexican offerings. The same dynamic duo behind Barrio Cellar and Fei Jai Peter Lew and Nicole Galloway founded Chula Potts Point. The head chef at Chula is Alvaro Valenzuela, who has previously worked in New Zealand and his native Mexico City. His goal […]
Cafe Rumah Surry Hills – A trip down memory lane
South East Asian Favorites Cafe Rumah Surry Hills serves up an array of Southeast Asian cuisine dishes. The term “Rumah” translates to home, so it’s no surprise that this slice of my hometown has a loyal following within the Malaysian community in Sydney. One thing that immediately makes this cafe stand out is that they […]
Buffalo Dining Club Darlinghurst
As the name suggests, the Buffalo Dining Club in Darlinghurst is dedicated to the art of creating dishes around the mozzarella buffalo cheese. This niche approach is analogous to Michael Fantuz, the founder of other culinary delights such as Table for 20, Sticky Bar, and Johnnies Goes Italian. Michael is a master at creating establishments […]
Emperor’s Garden Custard Puffs – Sydney Chinatown
Sydneysiders, we need to talk about the custard puffs at Chinatown’s Emperor’s Garden. The Emperor’s Garden bakery is one of the oldest food establishments located in the center of Sydney’s Chinatown. They serve up a vast selection of delicious Asian cakes and snacks. Whether you’re craving steamed bao, egg tarts, or reddish cakes, Emperor’s Garden […]