Tag: food

Sydney’s new Yum Cha spot you won’t want to miss

Dumpling Arrangement

Hold onto your chopsticks, Sydney! The CBD is about to get a whole lot tastier with the opening of Yum Cha Project, the latest venture from the culinary maestro Howin Chui. Known for his string of successful Hong Kong-inspired eateries, including Ni Hao Bar and Kowloon Cafe, Chui is set to bring his magic touch to Grosvenor Place with a yum cha experience like no other. Yum Cha Project is here to shake up the traditional dim sum scene, offering a 50-seater eatery that’s perfect for both on-the-go bites and leisurely sit-down meals—without the dreaded wait times. This latest hotspot is the brainchild of Chui, in collaboration with yum cha aficionados Waiwing Lau, Jacky Huang, and Colin Ho. Together, they’ve pinpointed exactly what Sydney’s yum cha scene has been missing: convenience, variety, and a sprinkle of fun. “Our goal with Yum Cha Project is simple,” says Chui. “We want to make yum cha more accessible, affordable, and above all, convenient. Whether you’re dining solo or grabbing a quick bite on your lunch break, we’ve got you covered, one dim sum at a time.” Joining forces with social media sensation and chef Vincent Yeow Lim—aka Dim Sim Lim and the Wolf of Wok Street—Yum Cha Project is not just a restaurant, but a celebration of Cantonese culture. With over 4 million followers, Lim’s involvement as an ambassador is a nod to the cultural roots and a push to make yum cha a staple in our modern, fast-paced lives. “Having Dim Sim Lim on board is a… Read More

Pitango Goodness Bowls are the answer to your cooking conundrum

Pitango

Some days, you really just want a wholesome meal like a comforting risotto or hearty, homemade soup but don’t have the time or energy to make it yourself. We hear you!  So the next best thing is a home-style cooked soup or meal for those on the go. Using only the freshest ingredients, Pitango have added a new range of products to their already established line up of wholesome soup and risotto – the Pitango Goodness Bowl.  All free-range, gluten-free and high in protein and fibre, the Goodness Bowls come in three internationally-inspired flavours: Free Range Butter Chicken with Brown Rice, Free Range Mexican Pulled Pork with Quinoa and Beans and Free Range Thai Green Chicken Curry with Brown Rice. Yum, right!  These handy-sized bowls of goodness can be cooked in as little as three minutes and are perfect for lunch or dinner. So what kind of ingredients are used in each bowl? To give you an idea of the quality produce used for the Butter Chicken bowl, here’s a full list of the ingredients used: 37% vegetables which includes tomato, tomato paste, pumpkin, onion, red capsicum, carrot, garlic, water, brown rice, 10% free range chicken, 9% coconut cream, stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan), yoghurt, date syrup, ginger, spices, sunflower oil, coriander, salt and fenugreek. No nasties here.  Pitango was born in 2002 when Yasmin and Ofer Shenhave identified a gap in the market for quality, home-style cooked soup. They began distribution from the back of their soup van and the rest, they say, is… Read More

Eat cheap in Sydney with Dimmi this July

Food

July is a quiet time in restaurants around the country. With it being winter, cold, miserable and nothing but stay-at-home-worthy, Dimmi is taking the bull by the horns and throwing down a 50% discount on many of the country’s most beloved restaurants. From 2-31 July, Dimmi’s access to the hottest restaurants ensures that every social occasion is covered; catch up with friends for dinner at Longrain in Sydney, in Queensland book a mid-week lunch at Comuna Catina, Adelaide residents can enjoy a long lunch at The Kitchen Door or indulge the taste buds with dinner at Melbourne’s St Luja. Here are some of the restaurants participating for you to get excited about… SA Lindes Lane Bar & Eatery Rigoni’s Bistro The Kitchen Door Level One @ Electra House QLD Caffe Primavera Comuna Catina Motion Bar and Grill Moda Restaurant VIC Henry and the Fox Hunter & Barrel – Eastland Time Out Fed Square St Luja NSW Longrain Fratelli Fresh Manta Restaurant & Bar Berowra Waters Inn WA The Harbour Master Julio’s Hunter & Barrel Whitford City Tom’s Italian Reservations open on Monday 2 July via the Dimmi website and the Dimmi app!