After trying so many places, this is like one of the best scones I ever had.
Soft and fluffy.
It can be found at The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Sydney Hotel.
I am going to book myself a afternoon tea on my next visit!
“You can't just eat good food. You've got to talk about it too. And you've got to talk about it to somebody who understands that kind of food.” ~ Kurt Vonnegu
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Lowenbrau
Lowenbrau
9am til late
Corner of Playfair & Argyle Streets
The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
+61 2 9247 7785
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This is the Schweinshaxn, which is Oven-Roasted Pork Knuckle Served with Sauerkraut, Löwenbräu Bier Sauce and Mashed Potatoes.
Unlike the pork knuckles, this one is soft and does not stick to the bone.
The skin is crispy too!
Will I come back?
Yes, I would. And this time, I will pair it with Lowenbrau beer!
Pancake on the Rocks
Pancake on the Rocks
4 Hickson Rd, The Rocks, Sydney
+61 2 9247 6371
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I have heard many reviews about this restaurant.
There are many outlets in Australia and I went to The Rocks outlet at Sydney.
This restaurant is set up by an American, Roger Meadmore. He wanted to bring the pancake obsession to Australia, where one can eat pancakes with anything(just like how Australia eats toast).
The menu is interesting. You can opt to have pancakes as a :
I ordered The Dawn (AUD 13.50), which is hash brown with scrambled egg, bacon and grilled pineapple.
Will I come back?
There are many outlets in Australia and I went to The Rocks outlet at Sydney.
This restaurant is set up by an American, Roger Meadmore. He wanted to bring the pancake obsession to Australia, where one can eat pancakes with anything(just like how Australia eats toast).
The menu is interesting. You can opt to have pancakes as a :
- Traditional breakfast
- Dessert,
- Mains (paired with beef, chicken, mushrooms etc)
I ordered The Dawn (AUD 13.50), which is hash brown with scrambled egg, bacon and grilled pineapple.
Will I come back?
Definitely. The bacon is crispy and delicious. When paired with the grilled pineapple, it is so heavenly. It's value for money as the portion is huge.
Cafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney
5th Floor, Customs House
31 Alfred Street Circular Quay, NSW, 2000
+ 61 2 9251 8683
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Cafe Sydney is located at the top floor of Customs House. It gives a spectacular view of the Harbour Bridge. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
For appetizer, I had half a dozen freshly shucked oysers on ice with eschallot and caramelised cabernet vinegar (AUD 21.50)
Mains was crispy pressed Berkshire pork, pine nut crusted pork loin, morcilla sausage, prune, sweet potato, jus (AUD 39)
I ordered fried banana, peanut butter parfait, salted caramel peanut, chocolate ice cream for desserts (AUD 19)
Will I come back?
If you are a tourist like me, it is worthwhile to book a table at Cafe Sydney for the experience. What's the best way to enjoy the view with a glass of wine.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
The Line
The Line @ Shangri-La Hotel
12 to 2.30pm (weekdays); 12 to 3pm (weekends and public holidays)
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It's been a while since I went to The Line. The last visit was in 2009.
I happened to come across the $36 per person deal on their website. The usual price for lunch buffet is at $48++. There will be 15% discount if you book the table online. Depending on the date that you choose, there may be additional promotions, ranging from 25% to 35%.
One of the thing that I liked about The Line is that it allows diners the option to grill their cold items (such as oysters, crayfish, lobsters) at the Italian counter and they will grill the items with cheese. This is not publicized in the menu but this reflects the flexibility at which the restaurant is willing to do for their diners.
Will I come back?
I happened to come across the $36 per person deal on their website. The usual price for lunch buffet is at $48++. There will be 15% discount if you book the table online. Depending on the date that you choose, there may be additional promotions, ranging from 25% to 35%.
One of the thing that I liked about The Line is that it allows diners the option to grill their cold items (such as oysters, crayfish, lobsters) at the Italian counter and they will grill the items with cheese. This is not publicized in the menu but this reflects the flexibility at which the restaurant is willing to do for their diners.
Will I come back?
Yes, I would. I have always been a fan of Shangri-La Hotel and would definitely come back. The only question is The Line or Rose Veranda...
Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan
Plaza Singaura #01-29A
10am to 10pm (Mon to Fri) ; 9am to 10pm (Weekend and Public Holidays)
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After hearing the reports of extremely long queues and that it is a Michelin star restaurant, I was hoping to wait for the hype to sizzle down a bit before trying it.
At Tim Ho Wan, there are the Top 4 Heavenly Dim Sum:
1. Vermicelli Roll with Pig Liver - $5.50
2. Baked Bun with BBQ Pork - $4.50
I love the Vermicelli Roll with Pig Liver ($5.50) This is a new flavour that I have tried as this usually comes with either prawns or BBQ meat. The pig liver was soft and slightly reddish.
The Baked Bun with BBQ Pork ($4.50) is similar to a Po Lo BBQ meat bun. However, the meat used is large chunks char siew. This is more generous than the usual minced char siew served as most restaurants.
Pan Fried Carrot Cake ($4.50) is good if you like to taste the taste of the carrots. It goes well with the chilli sauce with bean paste.
And finally, steamed egg cake ($3.80) . The texture is soft and fluffy. You can also taste the gula melaka. Prior to this, I do not really fancy this dish at a dim sum place as it is bland and tasteless.
At Tim Ho Wan, there are the Top 4 Heavenly Dim Sum:
1. Vermicelli Roll with Pig Liver - $5.50
2. Baked Bun with BBQ Pork - $4.50
3. Pan Fried Carrot Cake - $4.50
4. Steamed Egg Cake - $3.80I love the Vermicelli Roll with Pig Liver ($5.50) This is a new flavour that I have tried as this usually comes with either prawns or BBQ meat. The pig liver was soft and slightly reddish.
The Baked Bun with BBQ Pork ($4.50) is similar to a Po Lo BBQ meat bun. However, the meat used is large chunks char siew. This is more generous than the usual minced char siew served as most restaurants.
Pan Fried Carrot Cake ($4.50) is good if you like to taste the taste of the carrots. It goes well with the chilli sauce with bean paste.
And finally, steamed egg cake ($3.80) . The texture is soft and fluffy. You can also taste the gula melaka. Prior to this, I do not really fancy this dish at a dim sum place as it is bland and tasteless.
One thing that I liked about this Tim Ho Wan is that it provides
styrofoam boxes and paper bags for you to pack your favourite items home. If
you are a small eater and likes variety, this is really the place to go!
Will I come back?
Yes, but maybe in a few weeks time as I went to Tim Ho Wan twice
in a single week.
Asuka Japanese Dining @ JW Marriott Jakarta
"When a tempura prawn is a prawn, and not a worm"
Asuka Japanese Dining @ JW Marriott Jakarta
+62 21 5798 8898
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This is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located at the ground floor of JW Marriott Hotel.
We tried the Japanese food here on our first day at Jakarta and we were hooked.
I loved the variety in each lunch set.
There is a good combination of lunch sets available, sashimi and tempura, sushi and tempura etc.
We were so spoilt for choices that we ate at the restaurant for 3 consecutive days.
One key highlight was the Tempura Prawns. The tempura prawns used in Singapore are usually thin and small. However, at Asuka, the prawns used are huge. This is how the quote above came about.
And finally, I like the Zen ambience.
A good place to enjoy a good meal and relax.
We tried the Japanese food here on our first day at Jakarta and we were hooked.
I loved the variety in each lunch set.
There is a good combination of lunch sets available, sashimi and tempura, sushi and tempura etc.
We were so spoilt for choices that we ate at the restaurant for 3 consecutive days.
One key highlight was the Tempura Prawns. The tempura prawns used in Singapore are usually thin and small. However, at Asuka, the prawns used are huge. This is how the quote above came about.
And finally, I like the Zen ambience.
A good place to enjoy a good meal and relax.
Will I come back?
Yes, I will come here again during my next trip to Jakarta. In terms of price, it is comparable to a typical set lunch at a Japanese restaurant in Singapore, i.e. $30 per person. However, in Jakarta, this is definitely an expensive meal.
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