Alice's Makan ~ Malaysian - Sydney CBD

Last year's surprise closure of the much loved Malaysian restaurant Alice's Makan in Thornleigh caused many tears. But now Alice's Makan is up and running in a city foodcourt we're all smiles.

Ferah Turkish Cafe ~ Newtown

Grab a falafel roll or a mixed grill at Ferah Turkish Cafe in Newtown and you can do some homewares shopping while you wait.

Fujia Traditional Restaurant ~ Chinese - Broadway [CLOSED]

Yes, it's Chinese food Jim, but maybe not as you know it.

[CLOSED JUNE 2014, AFTER A BRIEF REOPENING AS F&J CUISINE, FINALLY COMPLETELY UTTERLY CLOSED JULY 2014]

Sri Lanka ~ Negombo beach and town

Our last days in Sri Lanka are spent at the airport beach side town of Negombo enjoying the beach and running away from the touts.

Valentine's Romance at Addison Chinese Take Away ~ Marrickville

Nothing says "darl I lov ya" more than a 30 can block of VB and a feed from Addison Chinese Takeway. Happy Valentines Day.

Paju BBQ ~ Korean - Newtown

Due to it's Newtown address we assumed Paju BBQ Korean would be some kind of watered-down experience. How pleasantly wrong we were. Paju BBQ brings a bit of Eastwood in the inner west.

[LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 2013]

Taiwan Yes ~ Taiwanese - CBD / Chinatown [CLOSED]

Taiwan Yes has been on our 'gimme eat' list ever since it appeared in place of  Ten Ren's Tea on George Street some months ago.

[CLOSED MARCH 2013]

Sri Lanka ~ Galle

Old Galle Fort and the street food of the new town keep our curry quota alive and well in Sri Lanka.

Jasmin 1 Restaurant ~ Lebanese - Punchbowl

Rainy day blues are washed away by classic Lebanese at Jasmin 1 in Punchbowl.

Casa De Goa ~ Goan Portuguese at Enmore Park

We celebrate Bogan Christmas* (Australia Day) with some Goan Portuguese fusion in Enmore Park.

Shibuya Delicious ~ Japanese - Chinatown [CLOSED]

At Shibuya Delicious Japan everything is $3.50. Including beer. Nuff said. Almost.

[CLOSED - MARCH 2013]

Jaipur Maharaja Sweets ~ Indian - Sydney

We get over to the other side of the tracks for Indian sweet and treats at Jaipur Indian on Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Sri Lanka ~ Tangalle Beach

Down the hills and towards the sea to Tangalle, we find more curries, Maggi noodle food vans and sleepy beach dogs.

Pho Gia Hoi ~ Vietnamese - Eastwood

The Pho Gia Hoi empire has spread it's love over to Eastwood so we head in for some soup rehydration therapy.

[Revisted February 2014]

Chinatown Noodle Restaurant ~ Chinese - Chinatown

We sniff a sad good-bye to Daily Noodle Fast Food and give an Uncle Leo "Hello" to Chinatown Noodle Restaurant.

Cho Dumpling King - Taiwanese ~ Chinatown

This dang blogging caper, this obsession with trying every joint in town has kept us away from Cho Dumpling King for three years. Stupid us.

Spring River Chinese Restaurant ~ Chinatown

Our beloved Silk Road is no more, we try this new Yunnan style offering and it comes up trumps.

Savion ~ Israeli - Bondi Beach

You might know Savion only from their dips. We try out the restaurant that makes them and find there's more treasures to try.

Gone but not forgotten - Sydney food court and street food closures in 2012

Street Food salutes all the places lost to us in 2012. Just like the dead people bit in the Oscars, only with food.

Hungry Bob K-Food ~ Korean - Dixon House, Chinatown

We love Hungry Bob K-Food. If only the masses would catch on to K-Food like they have K-Pop...

[CLOSED MARCH 2013]

Cafe Kasturi ~ Malaysian & Pan Asian - Chinatown [CLOSED]

At long last, Alison gives in to Mr Shawn's nagging and takes him to Cafe Kasturi for ayam rendang. Twice.

[CLOSED - EARLY 2014]

Sedap Rasa Indonesian Restaurant ~ Kingsford

We take a reader's tip on Sedap Rasa, a new-ish Padang style Indonesian joint in Kingsford.

Sri Lanka Tour ~ Ella & Badulla

There's curry in them thar hills!

Mie Kocok Bandung ~ Indonesian - Maroubra

A couple of years ago we travelled through Java and couldn't make it to Bandung due to time constraints. How lucky are we that we can find a Bandung restaurant right here in Sydney?

Sri Lanka Street Food Tour ~ Kandy

Out on the train and up to the hills we move from Colombo to Kandy to find out more about Sri Lankan food, giant lizards and sleeping dogs.

Ipoh on York ~ Malaysian - City

Not every dish is a winner but overall Ipoh on York is a good option if you find yourself hungry for Malaysian in the city, a little north of Town Hall. It's worth a visit alone for the super cheery staff.

Ramen Zundo ~ Japanese - World Square, City

Ramen Zundo in World Square is our new favourite ramen joint in the city,  recommended to all ramen fiends.

[LAST UPDATED MAY 2013]

Abie's Vegetarian & Sinthu Takeaway ~ Sri Lankan - Pendle Hill

After our recent trip to Sri Lanka we're on a mission to convince Australia that Sri Lankan vegetable curries are an artform.

Sri Lanka Street Food Tour ~ Colombo

Alison nabs some impossibly cheap airfares so we take a cheeky 10 day trip to Sri Lanka. First stop is the capital, Colombo...

Sri Lankan Food Bar ~ Homebush

A quick trip to Sri Lanka has left us obsessed with Sri Lankan street food. How lucky we are that we can find the real deal  in Sydney.