A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at the bus-stop near the corner of Cleveland and Crown Streets (Surry Hills) and a Chinese guy came up to me, asking for directions. He showed me a piece of paper with the address "432 Cleveland Street" written on it. As I don't speak Chinese and his … Continue reading Bei Jing Dumpling
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A couple of workmates and I did the "unthinkable" today: we went out for lunch. It's not uncommon for us to work through lunch, grabbing some takeaway to consume while seated at our desks. But we overcame the "guilt" by associating the trip with a forthcoming work-related event. And our restaurant of choice was one … Continue reading Mr Wong
"Where do you feel like eating? Is Red Chilli okay?" my friend Kate asked me via text yesterday. Of course, Red Chilli was okay. It's one of our favourite places to eat in Sydney. We've eaten at the Chinatown venue on many occasions, and last week we dined at their venue on Glebe Point Road. … Continue reading Food Photos – Red Chilli
I have only vague memories of eating tripe as a child. Typically, it's the food people of my age and background describe as the food "my parents made me eat". I don't have any such negative memories. I was always a bit of a "garbage guts" who would eat everything that was on offer. Liver? … Continue reading Chinese Tripe
"Where shall we meet for dinner", I asked my friend Kate on the phone this afternoon. It's not as if I really needed to, as I was pretty confident the answer would be "Red Chilli", a Sichuan restaurant in Sydney's Chinatown. Over the last few years, Red Chilli has become a real favourite for us, … Continue reading Duck Smoked in Tea