Showing posts with label By Area - Sydney CBD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label By Area - Sydney CBD. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Plan B, Sydney

What can I say about Plan B! This is a long overdue post but one of delicious memories permanently etched in my memory bank, including a degustation at Becasse.

Having to write up a list of recommended eateries for some friends headed to Sydney recently, this delicious memory resurfaced at the speed of lightning.



Plan B is not a restaurant but it is a café that is open in the mornings for breakfasts and afternoon for lunch.

Located in a quiet street just off the hustle and bustle of the Town Hall area, a well-known haunt only for those either in the know or the nearby office lunch crowd.



It became a frequent haunt for me when I was working 5 minutes away and got the chance to sample their breakfast and lunch options.

Savoury muffin of bacon and onions for breakfast

Yummo, this may be calories galore but how different is that to a regular bacon and egg roll or muffin from the cafes or McDonalds? Rich and robust in flavour, and really like the sweetness of the caramelised onions.


Drumroll…..here comes the famous Becasse Wagyu beef burger!



A 600g grain fed full-blood Wagyu beef burger with beetroot and caramelised onions.

This is not a burger that you want or can afford to (unless you are one of those who just never puts on weight) eat everyday. This is a shameless decadence! It is at least a ten minutes wait for this burger and that is with me putting in an advance order by calling ahead.



Eating it while it was still warm in my hands, the succulent and richness of the Wagyu beef enveloping all your tastebuds in its glory. Add in the melting cheese, beetroot & onions with toasted buns…I am in heaven…

The last time I checked (which was 2 weeks ago), is a bargain at AUD10 compared to the new place that Justin North (of Becasse and Plan B) where variants of this is served but at a tad higher $$$. Check out the review from Helen of Grab Your Fork of his new venture.

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Sushi Rio


This Japanese restaurant has been open for a few months now and I've always meant to try it. Somehow, I've always ended up at Takeru instead previously which was just a few doors away. This time, I went there specifically and had the company of my mom with me.

Sushi Rio is essentially a sushi train restaurant but I discovered, to my delight that some of their creations and concoctions were unique and not the everyday stuff you find in other sushi train restaurants.



There were sashimi plates but wonderfully decorated on little bamboo platters.


Meatball dish that was delicious which I cannot remember what it was!


Eel sushi

You don't really see restaurants give you so much eel that it spills to the sides or other type of seafood either. It was only in Japan where it seems to be the norm. Most restaurants like to cut costs where they can, I guess.



Halfway through our meal, I smell something burning. It was some torching actions happening. Managed to snap a pic! Lightly scorched sushi, that was a first I've seen.


Trio of raw prawns, beef slice sushi and avocado. Something different and more choices in 1 plate.



Of course, I had to try their steamed egg custard. It was so light and creamy. As good as the one that I've had when I went for the Kaiseiki cooking class. It was steamed just perfect.



I love fish roe and this came with 2 kinds and wrapped in sashimi.


Tuna and salmon quartet

Couldn't resist the desserts that kept passing us.


Cheesecake

Flavour of cheese is not too strong so for those who are not fans of cheese, this should go down well.

Glutinous rice cake (strawberry)


Total Score ~ 19.5/25
[Taste - 8.5(10) , Presentation - 4 (5), Service - 3.5 (5), Value for Money - 3.5(5)]



Location:

Shop7, 339 Sussex Street
Sydney
Tel: 9261 2388
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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Sega Fredo

Being able to enjoy the sunshine and having breakfast outside is a rare occasion for me. However, one of the rare times that it happened, I ended up having some nourishment at Sega Fredo.




Big breakfast

Fruits on the side

Hot chocolate in the mornings is always good


Waffles

French Toast


A highly satisfying breakfast!


Cafe can be found on the ground floor of World Square Shopping centre.


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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Milliore Korean Fusion Restaurant Jan 08

This post is a little overdue.



To celebrate the year of 2008, a bunch of us ended up at Milliore. After taking our seats, we commenced ordering and waited eagerly for our food to arrive. I had the best "Yuk Hwe" here that I've tried thus far in Sydney and was looking forward to this dish again.



We were served with some little side dishes initially to munch on while waiting for our food. Tasty! I couldn't get enough of the seaweed and potatoes.
Yuk Hwe
Thin raw beef slices with pear and apple slices with a dash of soy sauce and sesame dressing. Simply delicious. This is best eaten when the raw beef is still half frozen. Once the beef slices have the chance to thaw, it's not as great!

Next came our meats. It was cooked and served to us by one of the wait person.

Yummy! The sauce used really enhanced the pork and beef individually and it was still tender and juicy.

Pancake

Finally, we got started on the seafood hotpot.

I was struggling to finish by the end.

Total Score ~ 19.5/25

[Taste - 8.5(10) , Presentation - 3.5 (5), Service - 3 (5), Value for Money - 3.5(5)]

Location:

Milliore Korean Restaurant

Shop G10, 730 George Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: 9212 2828



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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Sugar Hit 2007

Every year in October, Sydney celebrates the Good Food Month. This means that Sugar Hits is back. This is when selected hotels and restaurants offers deserts with matching wine for the public to taste. This year, the price has gone up a tad!



My friends and I went to Galileo restaurant for their Japanese flavoured tiramusi. The room that we were seated evoked old grandeur and was perfect for some dessert and time for some chit chat.



Our tiramusi came in martini glasses and you could see the layer of cream, green tea, scotch fingers etc..

I really like mine and the Japanese flavour came from the green tea. We were all scraping the glass to get every bit possible. However, the coffee portion for my friend was too strong for her and she didn't enjoy it as much.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Ichi Ban Boshi




After a hard day's work, a group of us decided to have dinner in the city. We decided upon Ichi Ban at Victoria Galleries.


Ichi Ban Boshi make their own noodles and gyoza and I've heard good things about this place and couldn't wait to try it. We had to take a number and wait although we didn't need to wait for long.

I haven't had ice-cream soda in a while and ordered that.

Our orders came to us served in plates that I've seen in Japan. Nice~

Check out the design of the spoon. Funky~
At least I know my spoon will not slip into the bowl of soup.
E ordered the Shio butter corn ramen noodles. She ended up with a slab of butter. Haha~
IchiBan Boshi

I got the Tokyo ramen with Karaage as extra. It was good. The ingredients were plenty and at a well sized portion. The Karaage was still crunchy even having been dipped into the soup. Overall, it was a good hearty meal.


Total Score ~ 18.5/25
[Taste - 7(10) , Presentation - 4 (5), Service - 4 (5), Value for Money - 3.5(5)]


Location:


Level 2, Victoria Galleries, Town Hall
360 Oxford Street, Bondi JunctionK ordered the Tokyo ramen with extra Gyoza on the side.
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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Casa Asturiana

Casa Asturiana, located in Central Sydney claims to serve the most authentic Spanish food in Sydney. A group of us decided to give it a try. We ordered a variety of tapas and a paella.


Gambas Al Ajillo (peeled garlic king prawns)

Ensaladilla Rusa
Traditional potato mixed with tuna, prawns, olives and peas in mayonnaise dressing.

Chorizo A La Plancha (barbecued spanish pork & paprika sausage)
Pulpo A La Plancha

Spanish omelet of potatoes, onions and eggs.
Fresh & tender octopus straight from the octopus.

Calamares Frito
Pinchito De Pollo
Chicken, pimiento & onion skewer


We finally got to the Paella. By this stage, I was already feeling a tad full. A huge skillet filled with calamari, prawns, mussels, baby clams and fish greeted us.


What else but some sangria to complete our meal.
Total Score ~ 18.5/25
[Taste - 7(10) , Presentation - 4 (5), Service - 4 (5), Value for Money - 3.5(5)]
Location:

Casa Asturiana
77 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 9264 1010Tortilla Espanola
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