Starfish Cafe & Bar

 

 

Travelling to Dunedin, NZ we were on a lookout for a nice brunch place for some energy fuel that would last us throughout the day. We stumbled upon a nice looking café which seem fairly busy, so it must be good right? I order the salmon omelette which also included feta pieces and spinach. I must say though for a an omelette it was pretty darn good. The edges were nicely golden and crispy and the centre was moist, creamy and delicious! It was full of flavour with a generous amount of salmon and feta. I wasn't expecting much out a fairly simple omelette but it was indeed one of the best omelettes I've tried. My coffee however was burnt which I didn't end up finishing but just left it on the table. Overall it was a pleasant brunch and I would return but would probably not go there for the coffee.

 

 

Address: 240E Forbury Road Dunedin 9012

 

Rate : 7.5/10 

Arisun

Hot Pot

Arisun is a popular city hot spot for anyone craving Korean food, such as  chilli fried chicken, black bean noodles and hot pot. The large, relaxed setting is welcoming and atmospheric, and stays open until midnight. The restaurant locate at the China town and today's particular food is "Hot Pot".

Basically, the hot pot is common and famous food in the Asia. However, the picture is "Seafood hot pot" and this is in Koran cuisine. The seafood hot pot has spicy soup and customers can put whatever you like into the pot, such as noodles, veggies, octopus and meats. On the other hand, the hot pot is also a best choice for the people in the winter, because it can warms the body and avoid people get sick. Hence, if you guys never try this typical Asian dish, you can go to Arisun restaurant.

Fried Chicken

In addition, the chili fried chicken is the other famous and popular food in Arisun. The fried chicken taste is very crispy and you can eat with traditional spicy sauce to increase the flavour. However, Arisun also have beer bar for the customers, and most of people will drink the beer and eat with fried chicken. 

Therefore, if you guys are near China town, you can try to have a meal in Arisun restaurant and especially these two popular dishes. 

Address:   35/1 Dixon Street (China town)

Rate: 7/10

Mappen - Japanese Noodle & Rice Bowl Bar

Mappen is a self service udon noodle bar. We decided to give this place a try since it had good reviews and the price is relatively friendly. When we arrived there was a long queue, quite expected for a Friday night at the city, however, since it's a self serve place the line moved fast. The ambience of the restaurant made me feel like I was in Japan, something I enjoyed. It's quite small with limited seats however most people ate and left which I thought was considerate.
The menu had quite a lot of variation. We could choose between large or small bowl.  I decided to get the large ontama bukkake udon's with two eggs. You could pick your own sides to go with your meal which costed around $2-$4. I chose tepanyaki balls and kimchi. In total my meal cost $12 which was fairly decent for a meal I thought.
I really enjoyed the udon noodles however the dish lacked soup, it need more of it. Since it's a self serve place, the soup was already pre made and my soup was lukewarm. The tepanyaki balls however were delish, crispy on the outside and hot in the inside. The 63 degrees eggs were made perfectly which I appreciated.  All in all the dish was average. Would I come back? Yes, to try some of their curry udon dishes that appealed to me.

Address: 11/537-551 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Rate: 7/10

Teras Bali

On last Friday,i went to one of Indonesian famous fine dining restaurant in Sydney named Teras Bali. The name of the restaurant in English means Balinesse Terrace, the restaurant it self have a really nice place, view and also the service is awesome !

The restaurant is located in 2/17 Hickson road, Dawes Point .The place is really quiet and also quite private, it's really suit you guys who wants to relax and enjoy nice wine and also nice Indonesian food. Its also not hard to get there, If you are using your own car, theres plenty of park space there, but if you are using public transport, stop at Cirqular Quay if you are using train and walk around 10 mins to the place or take the 433/431 bus

I went there with my friend, and when i see the menu, there's one food that catch my attention and it is Ikan bakar dabu dabu, a john dory with Indonesian famous grill style..

The taste is really marvelous.. The tenderness of the meat and nice spices fill the mouth with joy and happiness...

After finish with the main, i tried the most favourite dessert in Indonesia and it is black sticky rice

I would recommend this restaurant to everyone who wants to try Indonesian food

rate : 9.5/10

Löwenbräu Keller

Schweinshaxn                 Schweinshaxn is a famous german food, and it means "Oven-Roasted Pork Knuckle". In addition, in the Löwenbräu Keller, they served with Sauerkraut, Löwenbräu Bier Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. Hence, after they use their special sauce and mashed potatoes to balance the flavour, people will not feel the knuckle too greasy, and this is a great combination for the customers. However, Löwenbräu Keller is not only a restaurant, but also is a famous bar in Sydney. Customers can experience many kinds of German Beer in the bar, and all of the beers are fabulous. Therefore, if you haven't tried the traditional food, you can visit Löwenbräu Keller. Löwenbräu Keller is a Sydney’s most popular and authentic Munich-style restaurant, the Löwenbräu Keller offers hearty cuisine and quality imported beers in a traditional beer-hall environment, and it is located in the heart of The Rocks. The emphasis is on fabulous food, beer and entertainment, so customers can have plenty of pure fun with family, friends and colleagues any day or night of the week. Address: Cnr / Playfair & Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000 Website: http://www.lowenbrau.com.au Rate: 8/10

Pattison's Patisserie

Pattison's Patisserie has several shops that operate all across Sydney, Australia. The classic, yet modern layout of the cafe creates a nice impression for customers. I visited one of their cafes a while ago while I was in Mona Vale area. There are a wide range of cakes, macaroons and bread to choose from. I decided to grab one of their tart collections, the Strawberry Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, along with a cup of soy flat white. 

The cafe has a comfy and relaxing atmosphere that is really nice to socialize at. While enjoying the view, I tried the tart which I purchased. Overall, the tart taste good. The combination of strawberry, apple and rhubarb makes the tart taste a bit sour, but the sweetness from the crumbles balance it out. What is quite disappointing is the soggy tart shell. I expected it to be firmer so I can bite into it, but I think it has been left out in the fridge or display too long, which makes it a little bit soggy. The coffee is really nice, though. It's a really nice cafe, after all. I recommend those of you who are looking for a nice place to chill or hangout. I will definitely stop by to try their other cakes next time!

So, visit this shop with your friends if you're in the area!

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Address: Shop 6, 3-5 Bungan Street, Mona Vale, NSW 2103

Rate: 7/10

DO DEE PAEDANG !

THE BEST RICE SOUP IN TOWN !

One of the famous tomyum food in Sydney is Doo dee paedang ! Located in China Town, Sydney. This Thailand food can compete with local chinesse restaurant. 

On Sunday, i decided  to ate there with my friend , we wait for 20 minutes before we can sit and we try the most famous rice soup with grilled salmon on it. The taste was really nice and the price is quite affordable.

Besides the rice soup, their egg noodle tomyum with pork ribs is also consider of the most favourite menu on this restaurant. Their sour taste will attract more people to come and try. I encourage all of you guys who likes asian food to try this !!

Address
9/37 Ultimo Road,
Haymarket   NSW   2000
Australia

Phone (02) 8065 3827

Rate : 8.5/10

Tim Ho Wan

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork

The world famous Tim Ho Wan has finally opened their Sydney flagship store at the Chatswood CBD. The restaurant originated in HongKong and has since opened branches all over Asia. They serve a wide range of viands, with the Baked Bun with BBQ Pork being their signature dish. 

Yesterday, I decided to trek it to Chatswood and give these special pork buns a try. I was on the queue for more than 20 minutes, and I was starving! As soon as I got a seat, I ordered these straight away and it was served in less than 5 minutes. I had to stop myself from touching them as I had to take a photo first so I could show you guys how amazing they looked! After taking a couple of shots, I finally decided to dig in. The taste was amazing! My taste buds went crazy. The outer layer was sweet and crumbly, and the BBQ Pork inside... yum! My tummy is already grumbling just thinking about it now. Needless to say, I was very satisfied! The 20 minute wait on the queue was worth it! You guys should give it a go when you're around Chatswood! 

Address: The District, 436 Victoria Ave Chatswood, NSW 2067

Rate: 9/10