The Eight, Haymarket - A revisit post covid

The Eight is located on top of Market City in the middle of Chinatown. Since the pandemic, one of the other major competing Yum Cha houses Marigold has closed down. So I was unsure about the impact on the Eight given we still have high covid numbers and Marigold has closed down.

Mr Wong, Sydney CBD

 

This is a delayed blog post! I was fortunate enough to enjoy a group dinner at Mr Wong. My work colleague often talks about fond he is and is a regular diner at Mr Wong so my expectations have slightly increased. I was looking forward to the upmarket Chinese banquet and the good company on this particular night.

New Shanghai, Chatswood

New Shanghai in Chatswood typically has massive queues on the weekend so with the covid-19 situation, I was unsure about how many people would be there on this particular Saturday morning. I arrive early and was able to get a table without any waiting when I arrived at about 11:20 am. The restaurant quickly fills and there's a queue before I blink.

Firepop Meal Kit Review

For the last 14 years, Firepop is usually a pop up restaurant appearing across Sydney.  Given the Corona restrictions, they have now expanded their business and are now offering meal kits so you can make your own Firepops at home.

Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodles, Chatswood

I enter Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodles by walking up the stairs with a sharp right. I walk past the lady that is thumping the dough to make the hand made noodles. We are seated immediately. I decide to arrive early at 11am at Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodles in Chatswood. It was good timing as there was just one other table at the venue. I've been here several times as it's one of my local eateries. Check out my last visit to Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodles.

Zhang Liang Spicy Hot Pot, Haymarket

Malatang is form of Chinese street food which has quickly became popular in Sydney. Zhang Liang Spicy Hotpot is a Malatang restaurant located on George St in Haymarket.

Junk Lounge, Lunar New Year Menu

Happy Lunar New Year!! I wanted a relaxing weekend to celebrate Lunar New Year, so I head to Junk Lounge. Junk Lounge is located above Cruise Bar in Circular Quay so it has gorgeous water views. So what's on? 

Taste on the Rocks, Miller's Point, Sydney

4/5 I recently checked out new restaurant Taste on the Rocks which is located in Miller's point. I walk up the stairs to level 1 where Taste on the Rocks is located. I am joined by a group of my fellow foodies which is always fun. Over the years I've really enjoyed getting to know my foodie friends. We are sitting in a round table which is perfect for a Chinese Banquet.

The Eight, Haymarket

It's been some time since I've been to yum cha but over the years I now know some of the ins and outs of what to do and what not to do. For example, at the Eight in Haymarket, you should get there a bit before 11am on the weekend to ensure you get a table and a head start on the trolleys. After this time, it becomes very challenging to get a table and the food is slower to get around in the trolleys. I can completely relate to some of the reviews about the slower customer service in the peak yum cha hours on the weekend.

Dragonboat Restaurant, Darling Harbour

It's a weeknight where I head to Dragonboat restaurant to meet a group of foodie pals. It's a venue that I've never been to before but tonight we will be feasting on a banquet.

East Ocean, Haymarket

Did you know that East Ocean has had a significant renovation and are now under new management? I check it out recently with my foodie friend Jason and my hubby for dinner. So how was my experience?

Chinese Noodle Restaurant, Haymarket Sydney

Chinese Noodle Restaurant is located in China town Sydney and has a steady flow of customers as I arrive on this Sunday at approximately 12pm. This is a delayed blogpost.

Vegan Tour Part 3: Green Gourmet Kitchen, Newtown

So this whole plant based food movement is growing on me. I am on a Sydney Vegan Tour exploring all there is vegan in Newtown with Tour leader Anna. Have you seen part 1 and 2 of my tour? As we are walking to Green Gourmet, Anna our tour leader looks slightly excited as she tells us she loves dumplings and to save some stomach room for the next stop. 

Din Tai Fung, Gateway Circular Quay

I have many friends or co-workers who love dumplings. From time to time, I have dumpling dates with my friends. It's just hard to find the time - I head to Din Tai Fung at Gateway for one of my dumpling dates. From the few reviews I've read, this particular Din Tai Fung has lower ratings than other venues.

Greenwood Chinese Restaurant, North Sydney

I head to Greenwood Chinese Restaurant my friend PH. Overall, I have to concur with some of the other reviews that Greenwood Chinese Restaurant is bit more pricey. However I don't know of any other yum cha options in North Sydney. You would have to head into the City or up the north shore. It may be a matter of demand v.s supply.

Imperial Kitchen and Bar, Sydney (near Town Hall)

Photo by Marcus Reubenstein, ReddoorAsia

I recently had the joined a few other foodies with Marcus Reubenstein from Red Door Asia for a Chinese Banquet at the Imperial Kitchen and Bar. I am looking forward to a delicious banquet with seafood.

Mr Stonepot, Eastwood

This is a delayed blog post.  I happened to be in Eastwood one afternoon and noticed there's another Mr Stonepot in Eastwood. I have been to the Chatswood Mr Stonepot some months ago. My go to was always Taste of Shanghai in Eastwood but decided to try something new.

Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodle, Chatswood

This is a delayed blog post. So on this particular Saturday night, I headed to Chatswood and this was when Vivid was on so there were people everywhere! I started seeing very long lines at many venues before 6pm. I was determined to get a delicious meal of dumpling and noodles. I recall reading positive reviews about Xin Jiang Hand Made Noodles so I headed there and luckily I was able to get a table.

Canton Kitchen, Castlecrag

Jason Chan (Former Queen Chow) has opened up a new venue in Castlecrag  called Canton Kitchen which showcases modern Cantonese cuisine. The venue has taken over where Holy Duck! used to be.

Mr Stonepot, Chatswood

After a random walk around Chatswood, I stumbled upon a queue of people at Mr Stonepot and decided that it was now on my list to try. The restaurant at Chatswood is located within a random shopping centre opposite Westfields. Within the shopping centre, there's a food court sort of area where they can serve you or you can also sit inside the restaurant.