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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 […]

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 […]

Dumpling and Noodle House Potts Point – PhatLife Project

dumpling and noodle house potts point

The aptly named Dumpling and Noodle House is a small hole in the wall restaurant situated along Victoria Street in Potts Point. The restaurant has a strong following within the Eastern suburbs community. It is always full from the moment it opens its doors at 6pm.  I had to investigate to see what the fuss […]

Best Char Kway Teow in Sydney 2021

ho jiak best char kway teow sydney

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 […]