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Chamoy and Tajin Candy

chamoy Tajin candy sydney

Chamoy and tajin candy are a unique, spicy, and flavorful treat. It’s a good idea to have some on hand for your next party or celebration. In this blog post, I will talk about the history of Chamoy and Tajin candy as well as where you can find it in Sydney! What is Chamoy and […]

Bourke Street Bakery Tarts Selection

bourke street bakery tart selection

The OG Bourke Street Bakery, located on 633 Bourke Street, was founded by Paul Allam and David McGuinness back in 2004. This little bakery has expanded to over twelve locations in Sydney alone and even a store in 28th Street of New York City. The bakery offers almost every single baked good you can imagine. In my […]

Ippudo Ramen Kit Review

IPPUDO ramen kit sydney

I had been eyeing the Ippudo Ramen Kit for some time and decided to finally purchase it to try it out after seeing it was on sale at Thai Kee. Thai Kee IGA has a restaurant range section that features DIY home packs from some of the most famous Sydney restaurants. I presume most of […]

Nanyang Tea Club – Traditional Malaysian Cuisine Haymarket

Nasi kerabu Nanyang Tea Club

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. […]

Ho Jiak Sydney – Penang Street Food in Sydney

ho jiak Sydney decor

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

Cajun Seafood Delight Kickin Inn

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

Chulas Potts Point Mexican

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

malaysian cafe rumah surry hills

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

buffalo dining club darlinghurst cheese wheel

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

custard puff emperor's garden

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 […]