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. […]
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 […]
Best Char Kway Teow in Sydney 2021
Most Malaysians (like myself) will attest to the fact that they are continually searching for the best Char Kway Teow in Sydney that will be able to evoke memories of home. Char Kuey Teow originated as popular street food in Penang, Malaysia but has since spread to nationwide popularity.It comprises rice noodles stir-fried at very […]
5 Best Sydney Yum Cha Restaurants
The combination of fresh seafood and authentic culinary skills make yum cha in Sydney restaurants a one of a kind experience. As a Sydney-sider who has now been overseas for over 9 years the term “Yum cha” always brings joy to my heart. The term yum cha is actually a Cantonese word literally translating to “drinking tea” […]
5 Best Potts Point Cafes and Coffee Shops
Located at the fringe of the central business district Potts Point boasts some of the best cafes to either perk you up or keep you going for the day. As someone who is now permanently working from home, I very often need both (!). So as a Potts Point local, I feel it’s my civic […]