It was a bustling Friday night and we were headed to Soho in search of Koya, a casual Japanese eatery that has great reviews for its udon noodles. When we reached Koya, we were dismayed to see a gigantic queue. The thing about London is …
While I was out and about exploring London, I saw this burger chain called Byron Burger often enough to pique my interest. I looked it up online and found mixed reviews. Funnily enough, the most negative reviews were focused solely on the decor – people …
Since moving to London, I have become accustomed to doing things by myself. Don’t get me wrong, I have some friends here but I think being new to a city is one of the best reasons to try things by yourself. I was staying in …
As a new expat on a tight budget, I find Time Out London’s list of ‘Cheap Eats’ to be a godsend. I read about Yum Cha Silks & Spices, a cheap and cheerful Chinese restaurant which offers 50% off dim sums from Monday to Wednesday …
I like how there are several cafes and bars in London which remind me of the ones back home. My friend suggested that we meet for a sneaky Monday brunch at Allpress Espresso in trendy Shoreditch. I did a quick google and turns out they …
The Food Book has moved to London! Yes that’s right, The Food Book decided to join the flocks of Australians taking a working holiday in the UK and the next chapter of this food blog will be set in London. I hope you enjoy reading …
The Barber Shop is yet another small bar on York Street in the Sydney CBD. Unlike a few of the other small bars, this one isn’t hidden. You just have to walk through a barber shop and up the stairs at the back to enter …
Hartsyard is a hot spot right now and this is made evident by their online booking system which shows nights filled a week or two in advance! I was after an impromptu visit and they were booked out but encouraged me to try for a …
I took a short trip to Hamilton Island for the first time and was blown away by how wonderful the little island was. The flight from Sydney to Hamilton Island airport was only 2 hours yet I felt like we were in a different country …
In the ‘burbs, you can be spoilt for choice in terms of yum cha. In particular, Hurstville has quite a few options and this is one of the newest – Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant. It is perched high on Level 3 of Club Central which …