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Marrickville Pork Roll

by jeroxie April 26, 2012

We have yet to find a nice and decent pho place around our area but have definitely stumbled upon one of the best banh mi in both Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a big call and the decision might be based on our desperation to find decent Vietnamese eateries and meals close by. We first heard [...]

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First Visit – Cabramatta

by jeroxie April 17, 2012

First stop – Thu Phung N. Best sugarcane juice in town! $2 for a small and $3 for a large. We have to pay $5 in Melbourne and I remember how it used to be $8 and it is usually filled up with ice and more ice. Oh! Apparently, they grow their own sugarcane? There is a handwritten sign in front of the shop. I can’t wait to head back to Cabramatta and this will definitely be my first and last stop.

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Eating in Surry Hills – Sushi Suma

by jeroxie April 8, 2012

More local eating. Sushi Sumo is recommended by a fellow colleague that lives around the area. It was recommended for a cheap night out and not to impress your date. Sushi Sumo is located on Cleveland Street. This street is dotted with a fair selection of Indian cuisine. I am not a big fan of Indian or Pakistani food but will most likely pick one or two to check out in the next few months. There is one Indian restaurant called Holy Cow! It seemed packed out whereas the rest are only half filled. I will need to chuck on the old research cap and not based on one observation on a Friday night.

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Chat Thai at Sydney CBD & Westfield

by jeroxie March 18, 2012

I am a Chat Thai convert. I have written about Chat Thai a couple of years ago when we were up for a visit. Both Mister and I were a little unimpressed. We did not think that it was worth the never ending hype. But now we love Chat Thai and even @mamajeroxie has become [...]

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Sydney Cheap Eats – Menya Mappen & Menya Oiden, Sydney CBD

by jeroxie January 19, 2012

Sydney has a larger Japanese community. There are so many little Japanese cafes, restaurants and chain ones like Menya. My first Menya encounter was Menya Noodle Bar in Haymarket that serves pretty awesome ramen. I prefer Gumshara but my colleagues are skewed towards Menya. I will go back and have another shot and write about it again.

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Discovery – Cheap eats in Sydney

by jeroxie October 9, 2011

If you are travelling on a budget in Sydney, living by yourself, a student or just want food cheap, fast and delicious, then these 2 places have your name stamped all over it. It is actually true to say that eating in Sydney costs more than Melbourne. I was up in Sydney for 5 days and it was wise to start watching out spending. The interstate move from Melbourne is going to be crazy expensive. If anyone has any better ideas, feel free to pass them over.

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Gumshara Ramen, Haymarket

by jeroxie October 1, 2011

Many have come before me and raved about it. It is a very well known fact that ramen in Sydney is definitely far superior than in Melbourne. I have been to Sydney many times and yet never had the chance to hit the infamous Gumshara Ramen. This very popular ramen outlet is located in a food court in Haymarket. This is the first time that Mister and I are taking a lunch break together in Sydney. I am sure the novelty will wear off but for now, I am embracing it. It was about a 5 minutes walk from my office on Kent Street to Haymarket. I was expecting a long queue but was pleasantly surprise that the wait was not too bad.

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Chinese Spicy and Barbie Kitchen

by jeroxie June 19, 2011

Chinese Spicy and Barbie Kitchen 311 Racecourse Road Kensington, 3031 (03) 9372 5218 Google map A menu filled with offal goodness? Meat on a stick? And hot and spicy sichuan dishes? I think Billy got me at offal. This place has my name written all over it and I could not wait for it to [...]

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Chillipadi mamak kopitiam, Flemington

by jeroxie February 4, 2011

Flemington is fast becoming the Asian food mecca in Melbourne. We have 2 high profile Malaysian Chinese eateries that is in heavy competition to each other – Laksa King and Chef Legenda. A Chinese yong tao fu shop and another Chinese dumplings and BBQ place is opening up soon. And now, Chillipadi Mamak Kopitiam has joined in fun. And apparently a sichuan place is opening up near Coles on Racecourse road! All the food I like is just round the corner from us. Hooray!

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Vy Vy, Flemington

by jeroxie September 28, 2010

It takes a lot to stop me in my tracks on my way home. Especially, when I’m hungry and heading for dinner after a long day. But the music was pumping and there was a crowd watching some kind of parade or show? Curiosity got better of me. Legs! Legs walking up and down to the beat of the music. Voodoo Hosiery must have set this up part of Spring Fashion Week. Only legs were shown. I wonder how the girls look like?!? Is this bad?

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Chef Lagenda, Flemington

by jeroxie September 21, 2010

Next to the newly re-opened Laksa King is another Malaysian restaurant, Cafe Lagenda. It has been rumoured that this place is opened by a previous chef or partner. Mister is adamant that the chef in this kitchen is the previous chef from Laksa King. Does anyone know anything? Gossip?

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China Red, Melbourne CBD

by jeroxie September 14, 2010

I get really excited whenever there is a new Chinese restaurant. I can’t recall why I was in the city but I did happen to walk past China Red on its opening week. So excited that I immediately sms’ed a friend to tell her all about it. The front set up is very similar to Hutong – Cooks pulling noodles or crimping dumplings in a large aquarium like window.

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Hung Vuong, Footscray

by jeroxie August 15, 2010

I cannot believe that I have blogged about Hung Vuong in Footscray. With so many choices along Hopkins Street, this has been our preference lately. Maybe because it has heating in winter and air-condition in summer unless many of the older establishments. And also maybe because it has nice white light and better for taking photos!

I made my usual order of beef special combination. It is basically pho served with beef slices, beef sausage that is heavily laced with black pepper, tendons and thinly sliced tripes. The broth is quite heavily scented and flavoured with clove. MSG? Of course! But still a nice broth. The portions here are quite generous. As usual, I love topping it with bean sprouts, Vietnamese basil, a good squeeze of lemon with slices of fresh chill, chilli sauce, hoisin sauce and more chilli oil. Stir, combine and slurp! Pho is the best in winter! Comforting and somehow doesn’t make me feel too heavy after

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Zappa, South Melbourne

by jeroxie August 8, 2010

Thursday is gnocchi day at Zappa. This little cafe is family owned and have been around for ages. It is a South Melbourne institution. Michael is usually there to greet everyone. “Hi Bella! How are you today?” And I love how this place is decked out. So many memoirs and nic nacs stuck on walls from the past to the present. Photos of family, greeting cards, little notes… all of sentimental value and showcases the history of this little café.

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STREAT needs You

by jeroxie July 1, 2010

Winter is definitely in town. The last few days have been really cold from the rain and the strong gusty winds.

I love snuggling under the donna with the heater on. I feel very fortunate. These are simple pleasures in life but not everyone in Melbourne is as fortunate. To have a proper donna and heater is luxury to many of the homeless people. Have you wondered where do they sleep on cold winter nights that we are currently experiencing? Do they have hot soups to warm their bellies? Who do they turn to when they need to hug to make these cold nights a little more bearable?

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