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Farewell Choices - Lucetta,Sydney

It's always a difficult task to organise farewell lunches. 
Often it's information overload, and hassle to find something to suit everyone's taste, make the order, paying the bill. (you name it!)
Lucetta is a inner city Italian restaurant. During lunch time, this small restaurant is slowly fill up with customers. 

Tasty Fried Rice

I think it's a fair statement to say, for nearly every Chinese, first thing they learn in cooking is fried rice. There'e so many different version. I just quickly demonstrate what ingredients are at home.

An Restaurant Pho noodle - Bankstown

If you have not been to An, you are truly missing out. An is one of the best pho place you can find in Sydney. We came around 2pm on a Sunday afternoon here is what you see after a short queuing. Seems like half of the town felt Pho for afternoon tea:) (in fact, this is just their normal practice)

Bankstown is quite out west, is worth the trouble and travel that far? ABSOLUTELY!

Great Party Starter Takoyaki (Japanese Octopus Ball)

Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is literally fried or grilled octopus. It is a popular ball-shaped Japanese dumpling or more like a savory pancake made of batter and cooked in a special takoyaki pan. It is typically filled with diced or whole baby octopus, tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki) 


Obviously in modern life, we are way too busy to make a transitional Takoyaki at home. It is nearly impossible. I have learnt this from a friend's party. Great party starter and on BBQ! 

Simplest Japanese Miso Soup

Miso soup is also served in all Japanese restaurants and it's so simple to make at home!

Chabuton Ramen & Coffee beans by Dao- Bangkok

When you are in Bangkok shopping so hard, you will surely need some energy reboot. 

Chabuton is a popular Japanese Ramen restaurant located in center world. 

They price very reasonable and giving the customer choices of having a small or large size ramen.  (considering customer's are on diet properly) 

Japanese Mis

Feeling some hot soup lately, and miso soup stock at home is running short. So we quickly went the near by Japanese store and bought some more.

Somtam + Mango Tango Siam Square Bangkok

Siam Square is close to Siam Center/Siam Discovery Center, MBK Center, Siam Paragon, Ratchaprasong at center of shopping district. A great place for shop and eat, especially popular for young people. There are hundreds of stores in Siam square, great mix of customer needs. From branding stores, local boutique design shops to elegant handmade jewelry to affordable clothes. If you wondering where to shop? Siam Square is my choice. Occasionally you might see some shocking prices, but generally should be reasonable. 

Okay, enough of shopping, let back to today's topic.

Rahmen Genki - Artarmen

Is it just me or all of you are sick of the pouring rain these day?
In a mood of hot noodle soup? I have some good recommendation.
Rahmen Genki is located in Artarmon, right next to the train station. Very honest Japanese meal they serve here, not too fancy just nice and satisfied.

Gelato by Gelatissimo

Annual Death by Chocolate by Gelatissimo is on again, as part of chocoholic family, how can we miss that?
This year 16 different flavors of chocolate is available in all stores.

How to Make Dumpling? Simple!

Simple Dumpling Making

Lunch Buffet@ Grand Haytt Erawan Hotel (Bangkok)

This is properly the fifth or sixth time I am visiting Bangkok Thailand and each time is been a mind opening experience. Thailand is known by their culinary specialty and eatery culture, of course, superb services.

Aunty invited us to a brunch with her at 5-star Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel.
If you have been to Bangkok, you would know it's a very busy and crowed tropical (hot) city. As soon as we step into the hotel the cold breeze and classic piano playing at the background embraced us. Suddenly, the heavenly like calmness lay on us, we're relaxed. The hallway is very spacious and covered by European interior designs. 

Top 10 Sydney Eatery for Travelers

Recently we had some family visits, there has been heated discussion as where should we bring them to......well, here is the our list you might want to take a look for inspiration.
Most of below restaurants are in downtown Sydney, shouldn't be a problem to book or just walk in.

Red Chili Chatswood 水井坊

Red Chili is my favorite SiChuan food in Sydney, let me emphasis this first - the Chatswood store is the best of the best.
Why? because they use the most tasty Sichuan peppercorn.

Fried Chicken with Basil Chinese Style 三杯鸡

It's been really cold lately. I am not in a mood of washing veggies nor cleaning dishes afterward. This is a very easy recipe and very tasty.

Modern Japanese Restaurant Tokonoma - Surry Hills

Feel like having some sake tonight with friends in a bar and enjoy Japanese cuisine.
Tokonoma could be one of the best choice for you.
Toko Restaurant & Bar are located Surry Hills and Paddington.

I went to their Bar Tokonoma for degustation which is just right next door to Toko restaurant.

Spicy Sichuan food in Sydney City 蜀香坊

Last weekend my friends and I felt some flavorsome Chinese food. Sichuan food is definitely one of the best choice of the night.

Spicy Sichuan restaurant started at the heart of Glebe quite few years back and now expanded to inner city on Cunningham Street (a very hidden small lane, opposite world square near Quest hotel).

We went to the Cunningham street despite the difficulty of finding a parking. Level one of the restaurant is Sichuan hotpot, level two is A la Carte.

The place is quite popular, don't forget to book before you plan your Friday or Saturday out with your friends. (number is at the end of this blog)

First stop:  Chinese Cold noodle with chilli sauce

A must order dish when you go to Sichuan restaurant (at least that's for me).  One of the famous and most commonly selling at street stands of Sichuan cities, especially great in summer. Despite the spiciness, still one of their favorite side dish.

My Bad Experience in Chatime Wynyard

If you orderred a drink from any shop, wouldn't you expecting that drink is what they discribed?
Not today I am afraid!
When I received my order, looks like a cloudy green tea. To be clear here, I've had this drink many times. I DO know what it should look like. (I will purchase where else and make a comparison later).
As you can see I ordered Kumquat GreenTea, this one is Kumquat juice (has the worst flavour you can imagine)

From Wynyard

Bruschetteria 102

Wondering where to pick up a nice breakfast in Surry Hills?

Check this out!

Bruschetteria 102 came cross as a catchy name for us, so the decision is made to pay a visit.

This Italian small restaurant is on quite side of Albion street. As soon as we just started worrying if we have got ourselves lost, we saw a small crowed of people gathered in front of a building....ahuh! That's the one!