Hong Kong Cuisine ~ Chinese - Geelong

I'm in Geelong for a conference and have eaten solidly for three days. There's something irresistible about hotel breakfast buffets and the endless cookies and cake at conference breaks. But I've missed my street food haunts and I have some time to kill before my flight and decide to get something simple to eat.

Little Devil ~ Vietnamese Bakery - Broadway

As banh mi seem to be the flavour of the week (at least mini ones are), Little Devil Bakery at Broadway caters for a quick fix.

Sinma Laksa House ~ Singaporean \ Malaysian - Kingsford

Sinma Laksa House in Kingsford is a Singapore/Malaysian gem we have been driving-by for years.

[UPDATED APRIL 2013]

The Meeting Point ~ Taiwanese - Chinatown [CLOSED]

Sydney in summer is hot, so we go in search for some cool Taiwanese food at The Meeting Point, in Chinatown. [CLOSED]

Japan Street Food Tour Day 7 ~ Sashimi, Curry, Izakaya, Crepes, Ramen - Happy Happy!

We tour Osaka by bike, get offered a Japanese crepe franchise, and end the day 'happy happy!'

East West Gourmet ~ Chinese Malaysian - Mandarin Food Court - Chatswood

A most excellent har mee at East West Gourmet in The Mandarin Centre Food Court, Chatswood.

Asian Express ~ Chinese - Broadway/Central [CLOSED]

Asian Express on Broadway at Central is one of those eat'n'run joints that's easy to overlook. Don't be deterred by the six lanes of traffic right outside, just pretend you're in Shanghai, or be drunk.

[Closed early\mid 2014 - replaced by Mr Noodle - same owners with new menu and fitout]

Fung Shing Gourmet ~ Chinese BBQ - Sussex Centre Food Court Chinatown [CLOSED]

After the excesses of Festivus it's great to get back to basics at Fung Shing Gourmet, a most excellent Chinese BBQ stall in the Sussex Centre Food court in Chinatown. (Sadly now closed, Sep 2017)

Ichi Ban Boshi ~ Japanese - Bondi Junction

Back to the future - we revisit our first ever ramen experience and wonder why we stopped visiting.

Mr Han Traditional Restaurant ~ Chinese - Eastwood

While we don't meet International Man of Mystery Mr Han, we do find pig guts and raw egg.

Hai Yen ~ Vietnamese - Marrickville [CLOSED]

Hai Yen is another golden oldie Vietnamese joint in amongst that clump of gems on  Illawarra Road in Marrickville. (This place has now closed, replaced by Pho Bac)

Mamak Village ~ Malaysian Street Food - Glebe [CLOSED]

Woohoo! There's a new Malaysian street food joint on Glebe Point Road: Mamak Village. Yum.

[UPDATED APRIL 2013]

[CLOSED AUGUST 2013]

Hakataya Noodle Shop ~ Japanese - Surfers Paradise

We revisit Hakataya Noodle Shop in deepest, darkest Surfers Paradise for possibly our favourite ramen bar in Australia. Maybe that's partly out of nostalgia, but it is top notch, made by Japanese folks for Japanese folks.

[UPDATED APRIL 2015]

Japan Street Food Tour Day 6 - Osaka Castle Park, Mos Burger & Tonkotsu Ramen

Day 6 on Our All You Can Eat in Osaka Trip - we hit a standup noodle bar, a sushi train, carnie snacks in Osaka Castle Park, Mos Burger and tonkotsu ramen. Our nipples explode with delight.

Thuy Huong ~ Vietnamese - Marrickville

Our choice of a final meal before exile in Queensland (Christmas holidays) is Thuy Huong Coffee Lounge in Marrickville.

[UPDATED MAY 2014]

Sunflower Taiwanese Gourmet ~ Broadway

Sunflower Taiwanese Gourmet on Broadway is a little gem for Taiwanese noodle dishes, crepes and tea.

[LAST UPDATED JULY 2013]

Sizzling & Hot Pot Kitchen ~ Chinese - Dixon House Food Court Chinatown

Sizzling & Hot Pot Kitchen in Dixon House Food Court must be the busiest stall in Chinatown.

Singapura Eating House ~ Singaporean - Oxford\Riley Street Darlinghurst

Singapura Eating House in Darlinghurst does good, basic Singaporean lunch fare, and quite a popular Hainanese Chicken Rice.

Shanghai Food House ~ Chinese - Ashfield

A lazy Sunday lunch at one of the classic Shanghai Chinese joints in Ashfield.

Japan Street Food Tour Day 5 ~ Kyoto Osaka & 7-Eleven

Day 5 of our Japan food tour starts in Osaka, peaks in Kyoto, then it's back in Fukushima for izakaya, a standup wine bar and fine dining at the 7 Eleven.

99 Noodle Plus ~ Chinese - Hurstville

We take a punt on 99 Noodle Plus in Hurstville. Cheap, simple, different, good. It's a winner.

El Cuervo Cantina ~ Mexican \ South American - Enmore [CLOSED]

El Cuervo Cantina on Enmore Road does Mexican & South American food like nowhere else we have been in Sydney. We highly recommend you get your gringo arse in here and give it a try.
[CLOSED - NOVEMBER 20130

On Ramen ~ Japanese - Haymarket \ Chinatown

We loved this joint on our first visit in 2010 but our on last two visits we thought it was a bit "meh".

[Updated May 2013]

Momoyama ~ Japanese \ Korean - Neutral Bay

Momoyama is a long-running little Japanese\Korean joint in Neutral Bay that makes us feel like we are back in our beloved Japan, for a moment at least.

Ten Ren's Tea ~ Taiwanese - City\Haymarket [CLOSED]

We visit Ten Ren's Tea, George Street City, for great Taiwanese food and amazing tea.

[CLOSED IN 2012 - Replaced by Taiwan Yes]

Japan Street Food Tour ~ Nishiki Market - Kyoto

Nishiki Market in Kytoto blows our minds... Warning: this post is a 15mb bandwidth hog with nearly 200 photos...

Lat Dior African Eatery ~ Enmore

Alison dined at Lat Dior on Wednesday (with her royal highness MelbaToast), then brings me on Friday. A good sign.

Asian Style Cuisine ~ Malaysian/Chinese - Dixon House Food Court [CLOSED]

It's Chinatown food court time again. This time I try some Malaysian\Chinese at Asian Style Cuisine in Dixon House food court in Chinatown. Another gem. [CLOSED - MID 2012]

Japan Street Food Tour Day 4 ~ Osaka, Himeji & Shinsaibashi

Day four of our Japanese food fest: we eat our way from Fukushima to Himeji to Dotonbori. And survive a near lethal dose of Mister Donut.

Special International Supermarkets of Mystery Edition ~ Deyi Green Double Cooked Pork Slices Instant Rice Meal

It's gourmet Evel Knievel time again. This time we try a mysterious Chinese instant long life meat product. And live to tell the tale...