Sydney West

The latest excitement in the land of Parramatta is Sweet Street Bakery. Part of the local council's initiative to revamp the area and turn it into more of a foodie destination, the pop-up of Sweet Street brings the shabby chic... Continue reading Sweet Street Bakery, Parramatta (formerly Short Sweet Bakery) »

My family held our Chinese New Year Eve reunion dinner a little differently this year. It was the first time we decided to eat out rather than cook up a feast at home, and we also had to celebrate a... Continue reading Chinese New Year banquet at Sunny Seafood Restaurant »

Can I just say, I really love Sydney! There aren't many cities in the world where you can taste such a broad spectrum of global cuisines. It's also not just the fact that we have access to such variety on... Continue reading Chinese Halal Restaurant, Auburn »

I came here to try the phở (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) and left on a high note after tasting the bánh canh cua chạo tôm (Vietnamese thick crab noodle soup with grilled prawn paste). The phở đặc biệt (Vietnamese special... Continue reading Hoang Gia, Flemington »

I don't know about you, but when I go to a suburban sports club or RSL, all I expect them to serve me is a roast of the day! I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that a large percentage... Continue reading Yum Yum Brasserie, Auburn Soccer Club »

Feeling a bit adventurous one night, Zen and I explore a new local Himalayan restaurant with our dear friends Nora and Yaz. Auburn is a suburb in Western Sydney, well known for its saturation of Middle Eastern and Asian supermarkets,... Continue reading Himalayan Fusion Cafe, Auburn »

In celebration of the new year, I thought it would be suitable to look back at all of my best eats in 2009. Here, I've included some of my most frequently visited restaurants as well as a few memorable favourites.... Continue reading Top 10 list of the best I've eaten in 2009 »

Family meal deal at Habib's Dinner for four, only $31 That works out to just $7.75 each. While it is in the fast food price range, the family meal deal at Habib's is much more satisfying. In fact, get it... Continue reading Habib's at Bankstown »

Sometimes it takes a fresh set of tastebuds for you to truly appreciate a cheap eat. I've been going to Temasek for their traditional Malaysian and Singaporean fare for ages. But only recently, had I introduced this place to my... Continue reading Temasek »

When an Indian restaurant gets the nod of approval from a local Indian resident, it's a must try. Today, Betty excitedly lets me know that Vasandha Bhavan is a restaurant her Indian friend would highly recommend. So we gave the... Continue reading Vasandha Bhavan »

Vincent's Noodle House has long been serving Lidcombe locals affordable Asian cuisine. While they no longer appear to be a small family-run business, having moved in to Dooleys Catholic Club, they're still bloody popular. Their pho dac biet (special beef... Continue reading Vincent's Noodle House »

I'm a big fan of Time Out. I would never visit a city without first consulting the local Time Out guide. Time Out Sydney's Food Awards 09 winners were announced this week, so let's see who made the cut: People's... Continue reading The best of Sydney, according to Time Out »

Although I've been a long-time loyal customer of Al Sofra, this was my first time back in a while and my fave kebabs seem to have disappeared with the management change. The prices are still the same; here's the chicken... Continue reading Al Sofra, Auburn »

I've made my own baklava at home plenty of times. While it's fun mixing and matching different nuts, syrup to pastry ratio and wacky shapes, nothing beats walking into a baklava pastry store. The huge display here offers more varieties of baklava than you can imagine. Continue reading Auburn Baladna Pastry »

I have found it. Fresh and cheap seafood that doesn't compromise on taste! Okay, so the service can be a hit and miss at times, but the food is casual Chinese at its best. Continue reading cheap and delicious, Auburn Chinese Restaurant »