Yum Cha Silks & Spice, Camden (London)

Yum Cha Silks & Spice, Camden (London)

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 

Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

Imperial Treasure Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

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 

Chef’s Gallery, Town Hall

Chef’s Gallery, Town Hall

In these frantic months before June, we have been attempting to use up as many Entertainment Book vouchers as possible before they expire.  A crumpled voucher for Chef’s Gallery has been in my wallet since the end of last year and the impending expiry was 

Mr Wong, Sydney CBD

Mr Wong, Sydney CBD

I went to Mr Wong before I left for holidays, a few weeks after it had initially opened. Is it still the hottest spot in town?  Because when I went, it was near impossible to get a table for dinner with their no-booking policy.  My 

Sunny Harbour Seafood Restaurant, Hurstville

Sunny Harbour Seafood Restaurant, Hurstville

Lobster is a rare and special treat in my household.  We don’t have it often but that only makes it more delicious. For your viewing pleasure, here is almost 3kg of lobster cooked with garlic and shallots that we recently enjoyed at Sunny Harbour: Can 

Ritz Hotel Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

Ritz Hotel Chinese Restaurant, Hurstville

The Ritz Hotel Chinese Restaurant is a fairly new addition to the plethora of Chinese restaurants in Hurstville. I had never actually been inside before it was partly converted to this restaurant, but I believe the restaurant area used to be occupied by pokies? Oops…bad 

Dragon Beard Candy, Chinatown Night Markets

Dragon Beard Candy, Chinatown Night Markets

Dragon what candy? Dragon beard candy! Duh… Or maybe, if you are anything like me, you wouldn’t have heard of dragon beard candy before. While walking through the Chinatown night markets, the stall caught my eye. There was a small crowd of people standing around 

Food from Overseas (Part 3)

Food from Overseas (Part 3)

I know this post is long overdue – but what can I say, full time work is exhausting! The hours are long, meaning I’m usually pretty tired after work and don’t get as many chances to eat out as I used to. Anyway, I can 

Food from Overseas

Food from Overseas

Hello readers! After two long months of travelling, I am back in beautiful Sydney town. Absence surely makes the heart grow fonder, yes? I’ve actually been back for a while but haven’t had the time to blog since I’ve started full time work. So apologies 

The Good Kitchen (2), Hurstville

The Good Kitchen (2), Hurstville

Good Hong Kong style afternoon tea sets are sometimes difficult to find. But I think I have found a good one at The Good Kitchen in Hurstville! Entrance The tea set is offered from 2-5pm. The menu didn’t specify any days so I assume that