Nobu London is doing something different for art

Posted: 18/07/2019

Nobu London does two works of art: one’s the menu, the other is the new exhibition they’re putting on, giving artists the chance to have their works presented at the Old Park Lane restaurant. London-based artist Milly Peck has kicked it all off with her work in the restaurant until mid-September. She’s created a number of pieces exclusively for Nobu London that use routing as a means of drawing. Her work explores the area between a flat image and a three-dimensional object, working with graphically rendered scenes to reimagine the everyday into prop-like cut-outs. It’s pretty great stuff and has been exhibited across the UK. There’ll be more in store, too, so check in with Nobu London.

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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is coming to London

by James Banham

Updated: 28/05/2019

This June, London will come alive to the tune of its collection of Hong Kong boats that’ll do battle for top honours in the middle of town. The dragon boat festival takes place each year at the London Regatta Centre in the city’s Docklands, with up to 40 teams battling it out for top honours. The festival also includes live music, dragon dancing and much more. On top of all that, it’s food, food, food around the city, offering fans of Asian cuisine one hell of a spread in the way of sticky rice dumplings, abalone and mushroom dumplings and heaps of other Chinese staples at the Royal China restaurants that’ll offer traditional Hong Kong Chinese dishes. And if that’s not enough, the Royal China Club will provide an exclusive experience combining European ingredients within the authentic Chinese cuisine. Find out more and make a booking at the Royal China website.

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The Peninsula hotel, Hong Kong: Have dinner inside a work of art

by James Banham

Posted: 26/05/2019

If ever you’ve wanted to have dinner inside a piece of art, then this might be for you. Even if not, it’s a cool experience. The Peninsula Hong Kong is the city’s most iconic luxury hotel, famous for its high tea and amazing dining experiences, has created the artwork as part of their new art programme, Art in Resonance. That’s the long way around to saying you’re now able to have dinner in a room that’s been inspired by traditional Chinese culture, making use of meticulous woodworking techniques to create a modern take on a Chinese teahouse. It’s a box with its inside decked out in an egg-like structure, complete with a five course set menu of slow-cooked salmon, caviar, root vegetables, sesame, beurre blanc and fine meringue, cassis coulis, chestnut puree.

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Hu Tong Dumpling Bar, Melbourne: Some of the best you’ll ever eat

by THE F

Updated: 20/05/2019

Melbourne is famous around the world for its eccentric melting pot of cultures when it comes to its food scene. But a night out in Melbourne doesn’t really start (or end) without cheap dumplings and great company. The worst part about this is unless you are in the know, you can turn a corner and find yourself in a dark dumpling shop where the dumplings taste cheaper than the still water. But have no fear, Hu Tong Dumpling Bar is here to rescue you from that. Not only do they serve delicious dumplings but they also serve traditional Chinese dishes, originally enjoyed by the everyday people of China but of course with a modernised twist. The word Hu Tong in Chinese means alley or laneway, so it’s only fitting that the Hu Tong Group chose the well-known Market Lane the location of Hu Tong Dumpling bar. Now this is no ‘hole in the wall’ dumpling bar, this is an event of a venue with three levels of ample space and great vibes. The food; the glorious food. I did very little research prior to my visit and knew that the dumplings were a must but I figured, when in Hu Tong, why not try a bit more. To fulfill my craving for winter, I had to try the sweet corn and seafood soup but as for the rest of my order, I left the ordering to the wait staff, who were kind enough to walk us through the extensive menu. ?? The staff at Hu… Read More

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Japanese Mother’s Day: Where to take Mum on her special day

by James Banham

Posted: 12/05/2019

Sash Sydney opened only earlier in 2019, but has already managed to take Japanese food in Surry Hills to a brand new level. Read about what Sash is like, here. And just in case their already popular Sunday sessions weren’t enough of a reason to visit, then what they’ve got going on this Mothers’ Day 2019 is sure to be hollering for a booking. For the special woman in your life, they’re putting on a spread. Spoil Mum with a 7 course modern Japanese banquet designed by their head chef Peter Wu. It’s a menu to be grazed on, consisting of Sash’s already renowned dishes including, hand rolled sushi, inspired tacos and crispy battered delights. Find Sash Restaurant at 80 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills. Mother’s Day bookings are essential.

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If crab’s your thing, it’s Muddy Mania at Kingsley’s Woolloomooloo this April

by Emi Berry

Posted: 17/04/2019

With Mother’s Day creeping up on us, it’s time to start thinking about where to take Mum this year. If you’ve done high tea to death every other year and looking for something different (don’t worry…we’re not suggesting skydiving), then maybe you should consider getting Mum’s hands a little dirty at Kingsleys in Woolloomooloo. It’s called Muddy Mania and this six course, crab-inspired menu is available all through April and will feature at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo up until Mother’s Day 2019. Showcasing delicious Queensland mud crab, you’ll have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the view at Woolloomooloo wharf while you indulge in several iconic crab dishes – breaking a leg or two! First up on the menu is the ‘snacks’ course, which features three delicious crab dishes, including Alaskan Snow Crab croquette with smoked garlic aioli. The ‘entree’ course features a heavenly gnocchi, mud crab, sage butter and porcini dish. When it’s time to get in the thick of it, Kingleys kindly provides a stylish white bib to protect your clothes when you start the main event. This includes mouth-watering salt and szechuan pepper crab, Singapore chili crab, and chilled crab with a tangy cocktail sauce. For those who like to pair meals with wine, there is also the two hours of bottomless wine option, featuring Cape Mentelle wine from Margaret River, Western Australia. Available to book for throughout April up until Mother’s Day 2019 | $120pp including wine | $90 without wine Get your crab on at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo, 10/6 Cowper St Wharf… Read More

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Move over Tim Ho Wan, new restaurant Canton! Canton! is here

by James Banham

Updated: 18/02/2019

If, like most people, you thought Tim Ho Was was as gross an excuse for Chinese food as it was, then you’re about to have your day made. Canton! Canton! is taking over the old venues on Pitt and George Streets in Sydney on 18 February, bringing quality Cantonese eats to central Sydney. Inspired by the hustle and bustle of Canton’s vibrant markets, Canton! Canton! serves up home-style Cantonese dim sum and roast meats by executive chef Jackie Chan and his team of foodies. Jackie has spent the past 28 years perfecting the art of dim sum. It all comes off his experience as head dim sum chef at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore before joining the Tim Ho Wan group in 2016. He’ll be working hard to transport guests to the capital of Guangdong and the epicentre of Cantonese culture through food. He’s drawn from the region’s rich tapestry of culture, history and tradition to form a menu that features the perfect blend of the traditional five Chinese flavours – sweet, sour, bitter, savory and salty. Check it out from 11am at Shop GD04, 580 George Street, Sydney or see more at the group’s website.

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Dan Hong is doing something new to Ms G’s in Potts Point

by James Banham

Posted: 17/02/2019

Dan Hong and Matt Abergel are teaming up to do some magical food stuff at Ms G’s in Potts Point because the world needs better food. Abergel life calling is yakitori chicken and Dan Hong is synonymous with Asian food and Merivale, so they’re bringing a collaboration to the Ms G’s menu with textural and delicious dishes, with a playful approach that criss-crosses a range of Asian cuisines and borrows from others. Abergel is the co-owner and chef of R?NIN and Yardbird in Hong Kong, which has helped him earn a cult-following for his beak-to-tail approach in the kitchen. At Ms.G’s, Hong and his team serve up balanced, textural and delicious dishes, with a playful approach that criss-crosses a range of Asian cuisines and borrows from others. The collaborative menu is a once-off and will star a flavour-packed menu of Abergel’s signature dishes including the famous yakitori, Katsu Sando, chicken and egg rice and sweetcorn tempura, alongside Ms.G’s favourites – cheeseburger spring rolls; prawn toast, herbs and Yuzu aiolil strange flavour burrata; prawn and black fungus wontons and soy dressing; roasted eggplant, miso caramel Furikake; and wok fried greens, dried shrimp and smoked soy. Check out more at the Ms G’s website.

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