Category: ASIAN FOOD

Celebrate Chinese New Year’s ‘Year of the Rabbit’ in Sydney & Melbourne

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Updated: 20/01/2023

The Year of the Rabbit ?? symbolises longevity, positivity, auspiciousness, wittiness, cautiousness, cleverness, deftness and self-protection. So, why not ring it in by eating like a Ming Dynasty king around Sydney? There are countless options on offer for Chinese nationals, friends and families and their friends and family from locally and abroad, which is great, because if Chinese New Year is about one thing: it’s about eating a lot, making a lot of noise (refer Chinese dragons!) and bringing in the new year with generosity, friendliness and good times. Here’s a round up of a few options around town to add to your diaries. Chinese New Year in Sydney Sokyo’s prosperity lobster The Star Sydney will illuminate itself with opulence and colourful activities to delight the senses during the Festival of Abundance, a two-week long Lunar New Year celebration of food and art, from Saturday January 21 st to Sunday February 5th. Ringing in the Year of the Rabbit, The Star Sydney’s signature restaurants will each offer dishes created from the finest ingredients that have cultural significance to the Lunar New Year, bringing diners good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead. Australia’s most expensive sashimi platter will be served up by Sokyo’s skilled chefs, sure to satisfy seafood lovers. The stunning $888 “Prosperity” lobster sashimi platter is packed with twelve kinds of fish and lobster, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Aria – Seven-course tasting menu Aria’s limited-edition tasting menu showcases prestige ingredients to match their unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour. The Lunar… Read More

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Holy Basil opens new location in the heart of Haymarket

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Posted: 26/11/2022

Listen in if you’re a fan of Thai and Laotian cuisine, because culinary experts Holy Basil have added a third restaurant to their line up in Darling Square, right in the heart of Sydney’s Haymarket. Adding to the already pumping vibes and great restaurant choices in Darling Square, Holy Basil brings some extra flavour to the precinct with a high end bar menu featuring elegant Cocktails, premium Champagne (such as Ruinart) and delightful French Rosé (including Brad Pitt’s own Miraval Rosé). Stop by for an after work drink, or go all out and sample their fusion menu of the best blends of traditional dishes from Thailand and Laos.  Since the early days of Holy Basil, its owners, Louise and Tony, wanted to showcase distinctive food reflecting their own cultural heritage through these cuisines. Whilst offering a number of curries, soups, salads and stir-fries, the menu also presents a selection of premium ‘wow’ dishes including seafood (try the mussels!), Waygu beef and kingfish carpaccio. Each meal is meticulously executed with a focus on herbs and spices, and a delicate balance between sweet, sour and spicy, for a bold dish rich in flavour. A must-try is definitely the fried ice cream Holy Basil has become popular for! Holy Basil Darling Square is now accepting bookings and walk ins. 

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The ultimate Japanese culinary and KI NO BI gin experience at Sake Melbourne

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Updated: 09/06/2022

World Gin Day is just around the corner. And what better way to celebrate than treating yourself to an intimate tasting experience at Sake that includes a spectacular six-course dinner accompanied by KI NO BI gin cocktails and tastings! The ‘6 Elements’ dinners will take place in Sydney and Melbourne and will deliver the ultimate culinary experience for lovers of gin and Japanese cuisine alike. The ‘6 Elements’ dinners are inspired by KI NO BI’s intricate production process, where botanicals are divided into six different categories, known as the 6 Elements, steeped in rice spirit, and then distilled individually. Produced in Kyoto, KI NO BI gin is distilled with Japanese botanicals, grouped by flavour to create the six elements which are macerated and distilled separately, before being blended with Fushimi water.   The 6 Elements that make up the dry style of gin KI NO BI is renowned for are Base, Citrus, Tea, Herbal, Spice and Fruity & Floral, which are then blended to create the distinctive KI NO BI flavours. As most gin lovers would appreciate, water is a vital ingredient of this popular spirit, as it makes up more than 50% of the liquid inside every bottle. The KI NO BI distillery is located close to the famous sake-producing area of Fushimi, south of Kyoto city. The name “Fushimi” comes from the Japanese words for “hidden” or “underground” and “water”, and Fushimi water is renowned for its purity, softness and flavour. In addition to the pureness provided by the Fushimi water, quality ingredients… Read More

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Love Peking Duck? Then get yourself to Lotus The Galeries immediately!

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Posted: 25/11/2021

Tucked away on Level 1, The Galeries on George Street in Sydney’s CBD is Lotus The Galeries. Unassuming yet sophisticated, this venue has been one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets and our only regret is not knowing about it sooner. The menu boasts some of the best Shanghainese dishes with a nod to Cantonese cuisine and the unique table-side Peking Duck experience is truly a highlight.  For a Wednesday night, the venue is surprisingly busy and is buzzing with guests – a joy to observe after what has been a horror year for the hospitality industry. Restaurant manager Ryan Bishell is busy greeting guests who are excited to be out and about again and you can see Ryan’s enthusiasm rubbing off on the rest of his friendly team as they go about their business looking after hungry and thirsty patrons.  But back to the Peking Duck experience…. what a great way to share a meal with friends! This incredibly delicious journey starts with thinly sliced duck skin from the breast served with white sugar. The duck skin is full of flavour and literally melts in your mouth. And this is just the first part of this exquisite experience. It’s then followed by duck pancakes and served table-side with three special sauces, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber, and leek. A half-duck is a very reasonably priced $59 and a whole duck is $108 and can be enjoyed Wednesday – Saturday.  The range of mouth-watering dishes on the menu to accompany the duck is impressive. For example, the… Read More

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New modern Chinese restaurant, Lucky Kwong opens in Eveleigh

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Posted: 22/05/2021

From Potts Point to Eveleigh, you can’t escape Kylie. Lucky Kwong is a casual Australian-Cantonese cafeteria-style eatery, featuring some of Kylie’s best-known dishes for dine in or takeaway. This is the first time since Kylie’s beloved Carriageworks Farmers Market stall, that her food will be so accessible. Named after a child she and her husband lost, Lucky’s got some emotional roots, helping Kylie on a personal journey of rediscovery and the benefit’s in the output. he menu will be small, with daily specials showcasing producers and fellow chef collaborators and will feature some Kylie Kwong favourites – from prawn dumplings and Uncle Jimmy’s noodles to caramelised pork belly with Davidson’s plum, stir-fried Boon Luck Farm vegetables with tofu, and steamed savoury pancakes with toppings like Fish Butchery’s yellowfin tuna and XO. Kylie will continue to work with small, sustainable producers, many of whom she has long-standing relationships with, and will incorporate native edible plants as she has done for the past 10 years. Find out more and make a booking at the Lucky Kwong website. Lucky Kwong  2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, 2015 NSW  02 8377 1878 Open: Monday- Friday lunchtime 11am- 2.30pm for walk-ins and takeaway

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The best of Shanghai in Sydney: Shanghai Nights with Merivale

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Posted: 25/04/2021

Take a trip to Bridge Lane Sydney from 6-7 May and you’ll see it in a new light. Taking over the space for a special occasion, all things Shanghainese will be put on show, in celebration of the Shanghai Nights festival; a dazzling laneway showcase of live entertainment, street-food and cocktails. It’ll transform the laneway into an aromatic Shanghai experience, injecting colour, vibrant energy, rich flavour and originality into the heart of the city.  There will be three food stalls, al produce of which will be complemented by Glenlivet cocktails and music from DJs. Here’s a guide: Dim Sum Scallop and prawn shumai (3 pieces) $12 Poached prawn wontons with Sichuan chilli sauce $12 Wild mushroom dumpling (3 pieces) $12 Work Station Stir-fried Shanghai noodles with roast duck and black pepper $12 Stir-fried rice cakes with prawns, mushrooms and fragrant chilli oil $12 Wok-fried Shanghai noodles with shiitake mushrooms, gailan, garlic and black pepper $12 Grill Station BBQ lamb skewers with fennel and cumin salt $6each BBQ chicken skewers with garlic, chilli, flower pepper $6each And the best thing? It’s free to go. Get your ticket at the Merivale website.

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The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are on in 2021 – just not as you might think

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Posted: 25/04/2021

Forget Birrarung Maar. This year’s all about the Night Noodle Markets at home! We couldn’t celebrate because of everyone’s favourite global health pandemic in 2020, so this year in 2021, the Citi-sponsored food event of the calendar year is coming to you, at home. It’ll bring together the signature dishes and innovative tastes of eight sizzling vendors, offering a vibrant journey through Asia, just without the crowds, insanely-long queues and June weather. Night Noodle Markets at Home runs every night from 1 – 30 June, and is available for home delivery with the DoorDash delivery app.  Restaurants to feed from are the likes of Hoy Pinoy, Wonderbao, Flying Noodles/ Twistto, Puffle, Indomie Mi-Goreng, Thai Tide, Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart and Kariton Sorbetes, who’ll deliver straight to their front door in one flavour-packed order.  Tickets on sale 9am Thursday, 6 May and you can subscribe to the Good Food Month mailing list to be sent a reminder when tickets go on sale.

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Hong Kong Guide to Sydney: join the discovery with travel vloggers Nick and Helmi

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Updated: 16/04/2021

This is the year we turn more of our travel focus inward, looking in our own backyard rather than our favourite ‘overseas’. But that’s not a bad thing! The Hong Kong Tourism Board has teamed up with Aussie travel vloggers and passionate foodies, Nick and Helmi, to recreate a Hong Kong experience without leaving Sydney. We caught up with them to reveal Nick and Helmi’s top spots for readers to enjoy a taste of Hong Kong. Kowloon Cafe Located in Sydney’s Chinatown the Kowloon Café brings authentic Hong Kong cuisine to Sydneysiders. Delivering a “cha chaan teng” (Hong Kong style) vibe to diners, you’ll be transported to Hong Kong while consuming local favourites including curry fish balls, spam & egg sandwiches, and Hong Kong Style milk tea. Instagram: @kowlooncafe.com.au Location: Shop 7A-9A 421-429, Sussex St, Haymarket NSW, 2000 Hong Kong Bing Sutt If you don’t want to travel into the CBD, Hong Kong Bing Sutt in Burwood also has a “cha chaan teng” ambience and is described by Nick & Helmi as “a foodie heaven”. With flavours to ignite the senses, enjoy a wide range of curries, crispy creations, and French-inspired treats. Instagram: @hongkongbingsutt Location: Shop 8/11-15 Deane St, Burwood NSW 2134 Kowloon Stir Fry King Missing “dong pai dong” (open-air food stalls) from your previous travels? Located in Sydney’s CBD, Kowloon Stir Fry King brings the flavours of Hong Kong’s street stalls to your plate. Open until late, it’s the perfect location for friends and family to reconnect. Instagram: @kowloonstirfryking.com.au Location: Level 1/249 Castlereagh… Read More

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Paddington institution Jackies Cafe is now open three nights a week

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Updated: 05/11/2019

Tucked away in a leafy courtyard on Glenmore Road in Paddington is iconic venue, Jackies. Perfect for lazy afternoon cocktails at the sushi bar, an intimate dinner in the main restaurant or a casual shared plate get-together with friends in the courtyard, Jackies is now open three nights a week from 5.30pm until late (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).  With the new opening hours comes an exciting Jackies by Night menu which includes signature dishes from the sushi bar and mouth-watering shared dishes such as the braised beef rib with wasabi mash and crispy fried calamari with ponzu sauce. The braised beef rib literally falls off the bone and sits on a delicious bed of wasabi mash. It’s a combination made in heaven. The crispy fried calamari is just as much of a hero on the evening menu, perfectly cooked with a light tempura batter that keeps you wanting to go back for more. Other exciting dishes that feature on the evening menu include typical Japanese favourite, okonomiyaki; pork and prawn ramen; teriyaki glazed quail and agedashi tofu.  And of course, there’s always dessert! Make sure you leave enough room for the Japanese inspired matcha ice cream, seasonal berries and black sesame praline; the dark chocolate mousse with miso caramel and espresso foam; or the dessert with an Italian twist, the affogato jersey milk ice cream with an espresso shot and biscotti.  In addition to the great vibe at Jackies, it’s also a fabulous space for events. With work Christmas parties on the horizon, or any… Read More

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Where to go for Asian deliciousness in Melbourne – plus wine

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Updated: 02/11/2019

The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are on in Birrarung Maar, so Jacob’s Creek is making people remember why wine and Asian food works so well together. Tipi’s are a far cry from being anything representative of Asia – maybe Bedouin? – but hey, they’ve got one and it’s full of wine and carbs and no one’s mad about it. It’s a quiet sanctuary away from the heaving noodle-hungry crowds of the Market, that provides the perfect spot for those wanting to grab a seat under cover and enjoy a glass of wine by the fire with their favourite thing (person or food will do). The wines have been perfectly paired for every kind of spicy, salty, sour or sweet delicacy found at the bustling Asian street food festival for you to enjoy the ultimate culinary wine moment in style and comfort. They’ve got it all on-hand, from the crisp Le Petit Rosé, to the rich and smooth Double Barrel shiraz, Jacob’s Creek has the perfect drop for your noodle market experience. Check it out in Melbourne from 7-24 November! Find out more about the Melbourne Night Noodle Markets here.

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