Chef Simon Goh’s Malaysian restaurant at Westfield Sydney gets its name, concept and style inspiration from the movie In the Mood for Love (2000), written and directed by Wong Kar-wai. The movie is romantic, sensual and seductive without nudity or sex scenes. Mrs Chan, played by gorgeous Maggie Cheung, has a husband who is often […]
Shafto Lane in Perth’s got dining options to suit different tastes and budgets. There’s The Generous Squire microbrewery and pub; Taka’s Kitchen, a student favourite for cheap tasty Japanese nosh; Durty Nelly’s Irish pub; and yet another gourmet burger bar in The Burger Bistro. And there’s Tom’s Kitchen, serving …
In Sydney, Mamak’s queues are as famous as its roti, expertly rolled, flipped, stretched and folded, teasing and taunting as you watch through the window while your hunger grows and you wish you’d arrived much, much earlier. A zooshed-up fluffy ball, crisp witch’s hat and buttery snail… you can have it all plus more, but [&h…
Aisuru Sushi Bar is barely a month old, the new kid on the block where James and William Streets meet, next to the New Edition bookshop opposite the iconic Brass Monkey Hotel in Northbridge. “Aisuru” means “to love” in Japanese, and there’s a lot to love about this restaurant. I jump at the chance to […]
Vons Chicken Restaurant Vons Chicken Restaurant is a Korean franchise that quietly opened a store in Victoria Park last year. The poster in the shop window features happy Korean boys brandishing Vons Chicken drumsticks. They look like they’re just seconds away from breaking into song using the chicken as microphones. Apparently, Korean boys l…
I’ve met some colleagues for drinks at the Oxford in Leederville after work. Jac picks me up from the pub. We’re both tired and hungry and want a quick, simple dinner – we decide to try Anna Vietnamese Restaurant across the road. We choose a few dishes to share and eat with steamed rice. Jac […]
We’ve been warned about the legendary dinner queue at Chat Thai. A couple of Sydney locals even suggest turning up for dinner well after 10pm. For me, two things come to mind. First, in Perth at 10pm, many kitchens are closed, if not the restaurants. I remember on my graduation night on a Wednesday, how […]
P’tite Ardoise is a French bistro in Highgate, Perth, located in the space where Beaufort Street Steakhouse used to be, opposite the Brisbane Hotel. “P’tite Ardoise” means “little blackboard” or “little slate” in French, and the blackboard motif is used throughout the restaurant. The owners come from …
In the last couple of years, gourmet burger bars began popping up all over Perth, and V Burger Bar in East Vic Park was one of them. It’s taken us a while to get there, but I’m glad we finally have. There’s a nice feel about V Burger Bar. Besides the sizzle and aroma of […]
Another colourful dinner! Jac grilled ham steaks and pineapple rings and served them with oven fries, leftover baked bits and bobs vegetable medley on tomato wedges, and cucumber and watermelon cubes on a bed of lettuce. Regular readers know how much I love sweet and savoury foods eaten together, like pancakes with bacon and maple […]