Food Escapade in Sydney (and Melbourne)

Here are the food places (in my opinion) worth mentioning in Sydney - and to some extent Melbourne since we stopped by there for a while during our recent trip to Sydney in August. They are in no particular order:

(1) Cafe Inniene, Bourke Street Melbourne. 

The cafe was just a stone's throw away from the place where we stayed in Melbourne, Causeway Inn on the Mall, so naturally we dropped by there for breakfast. It was among the cheapest there as well. I like that dining was al-fresco because the weather was fantastic (cooling). I had their breakfast set and chai latte. It was yummy-licious! :)

(2) Bratwurst Shop,Queen Victoria Market Melbourne.  

OMG! This was SO GOOD!! They use french loaf, and the humongous sausage was so juicy! Top that up with cheese, sauerkraut, lots of mustard and chili sauce - it's a perfect combination.

(3) Ying Thai, Melbourne

Good Thai food. Full stop. 

(4) San Churro, Lygon Street Melbourne.

Ultimate comfort food. Lightly battered, sprinkled with powdered icing, and dipped in chocolate. Hmmm~

(5) Schnitz, CBD Melbourne.

Schnitzels are actually breaded cutlet made with boneless meat. To me, it was pretty much like your normal fast-food joint . So really nothing much to comment here. 

(6) Pancakes on the Rocks, Sydney.

I don't think this place needs introduction. The pancakes were fluffy and out of this world. So so good. :)

(7) Lindt Chocolate Cafe, Cockle Bay Wharf Sydney.

Honestly I am not a chocolate fan, so I don't have much to comment. However, the raspberry ice-cream  coupled with the thick dark chocolate poured over it was heavenly. Of course, the view over-looking Darling Harbor adds to the entire ambiance too.

(8) Fish Market, Sydney.
I really don't know what is the hype about this place. The seafood platter was so-so. In terms of freshness, it was so-so also.

(9) Chat Thai, Sydney.

In my opinion, they serve the best Thai food!! Reasonable pricing too. It was so good, we went back there twice! Must go!

(10) Pho An, Bankstown Sydney.

Aside from the Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle) in Springvale Melbourne, this place serves the awesome~st most authentic Pho ever! This is because the place is a Vietnamese community and the beef that they used are Australian beef which are tender. The place is out of the way from CBD. We were quite blessed cos Bear's uncle drove us there. :)

(11) Some restaurant near Blue Mountain, Sydney (forgot the name).

The food was bleh and very expensive too ... only consolation was that the pumpkin soup was really delicious. 

(12) Harry's Cafe de Wheels, Wooloomooloo Sydney.

True to the hype, the hotdogs and pies were really good. Just be prepared to get real messy! Must try! 

(13) Clipper's Cafe, Glebe, Sydney.

Their chai latte is the best~est that I have ever tried!!!! You need to sieve the spices yourself. Soooooooooo good~! Must try their baked egg with tomato sauce and lamb sausage as well. Awesome breakfast place. Just a caution though, it could get pretty packed over the weekends with students from UTS. 

(14) Hurricane's Grill, Bondi Beach, Sydney

Must must must must go!!! EAT THE PORK RIBS AND NOTHING ELSE!! Please make reservations or you will have to wait like mad.

That concludes our makan escapades in Sydney (and Melbourne).
You hungry yet?

Love;
Mummy Geri

Mission : To Conquer Sydney Before I Pop

Ever since my trip to Melbourne back in 2010, I fell in love with Australia. I love the culture, the sight-seeing, the food, and the weather. 

Twelve Apostles, Melbourne

So this year, we are heading to Sydney instead (yes, even though I'm about 7 months pregnant). The plane tickets were booked in advance before I knew I was pregnant and I don't intend to burn it. I've never been there and Bear has been going on and on that I must make it a point to visit the place. Thank God we have friends who has offered their place throughout our stay in Sydney, if not honestly we wouldn't even thought of making the trip those darn exchange rates! So yeah.. one last trip before I pop. I'm rather excited actually. :D

Let's not talk about the must-go places that Bear intends to bring me, I'm sure it's pretty standard that everyone would probably know. What I'm gonna share is where Bear intends to bring me to feast! :)

(1) Pancakes on the Rocks 

Yes, I love pancakes and Bear said there is this awesome place in Darling Harbour that I must try out. Can't wait!! :)

Yums!

0_o *drools*

(2) Sydney Fish Market

Bear is a huge fan of all things seafood - actually me too except for fish (unless if it is Dory). So this is more to satisfy Bear's cravings than mine actually. Accordingly since it's a fish market, the seafood here must be real fresh I reckon. I know Bear would love it, that's for sure.

(3) Harbour Cruise Lunch. 

Pretty romantic yes? Dining on a cruise with the view of the city. :)

(4) Harry's Cafe de Wheels

Ever since Bear came back from Sydney years ago he has been talking non-stop about the Woolloomooloo Hotdog and Pies - even until today! Well, if it is as good as it claims, I don't mind trying. It does look pretty yummy on photos though. 

Chilli Hotdog

Pie & Mash

Erm.. I think that should be all that I could think of my head that Bear has said he will bring me to try. And I can't wait. Best part is.. I have an excuse to whack the food and gain weight and no one has a right to kutuk *ngek**ngek*

Love;

Mummy Geri