Sokyo, Pyrmont

After a highly anticipated recommendation from my bestie; I had very high expectations.  She said this was her favourite Japanese restaurant. There are some amazing restaurants in Sydney; many of them Japanese so my thinking was distorted.

However my verdict was.. wow. Just wow. I loved Sokyo. A very rounded experience in customer service, beautiful decore and presentation and most importantly high quality, fresh tasty food. A nice place for dinner on the posh side.

Price: For 2 people sharing 4 dishes and drinks = $140

Beef Robata $17

The beef was absolutely beautifully cooked and the slices of onion in between each chunk of meat only added to the melting of flavours in the mouth.

Dengakuman - Famous caramelised miso cod $38

This miso cod is famous because it is super tasty.  Go for it! If only there was more to enjoy!

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - $20

Another recommended and must try dish.  A nice combination of fresh tuna meshed with a bit of crunch.

Dessert Sampler $26

Finally to finish the night off, a medley of flavours. Another recommend if you can't decide on dessert!

Zealous, North Sydney

Update: They have a new menu and prices in 2015. You will be reading a review from their 2014 menu below.

I am a regular here but I've never seen any of the breakfast food.  I devoured a delicious hot chocolate and tasted some of the egg and bacon roll.  The roll tasted a lot healthier than it probably was. Presented with a smile, great customer service, simple flavours, beautifully presented and most importantly tasty.

Definitely recommend coming here for a quick breakfast too.

Prices: About $10 for beverage and food below

Bar Cleveland, Surry Hills

Did anyone say pub bargain meal baby? For a mere $15, I got a mexican flavoured chicken parma with a beer.  The chicken parma was exactly what I wanted.  It was crunchy, covered in cheese and other delights like pepperoni and it sat on a bed of crispy chips and refreshing salad.

The beer went down my throat so very well after this delicious meal.

Price: On a Monday $15 baby!!!!!!

Pancakes on the Rocks, North Strathfield

Are you looking for a bit of a stir fried greasy breakfast? Pan cakes on the rocks is famous for its pancakes, I know what you are thinking... soft, fluffy and thick pancakes smoothered in butter. Delish! But would you go there for breakfast? As opposed to the dessert pancakes?

The others trimmings of egg, bacon and hash brown are not what pancakes on the rocks are known for. But they do the trick if you are looking for something slightly greasy. The hash brown is the kind where it's stringy little grated pieces of potato which is fried. Kind of different to your typical McDonald's ones.

Step in if you are slightly hung over and wanting those famous pancakes

Prices below: $12-15 for breakfast; Add another $5 or so for a drink

Chai Latte and a Chocolate Milkshake

Pancakes with egg

Egg, Hashbrown and Bacon

Kurtosh, Crows Nest

Fresh Chai (not powdered) is the way to go on a sleepy Sunday afternoon. I had this one at Kurtosh.

Spiced chai brewed with milk. yum. Enjoy with a Kurtosh.

Chai Latte baby

Top Juice

Top Juice is very eye catching when you are in search of a healthy juice or a slightly naughty chocolate strawberry.  Some thing about chocolate dipped strawberries is very enticing.

I think it was 3 for $5.  For tasty mixed juice in an enormous bottle, check out top juice :)

Yoforia, Darling Harbour

Yoforia is located in Darling Harbour. What does this mean? You will probably pay a premium price for anything in cockle bay wharf and some say it's a tourist trap.

It's a little bit pricey. I got a 20% discount voucher for this yoghurt after going to the 9D experience upstairs; without it then I would say this is way over priced. I'd opt for ice cream instead of this frozen yoghurt.  Tasty but not as competitive with all the other tasty chains in the CBD. 

Price: Below yoghurt was $9.90 which consists of coconut frozen yoghurt with a touch of strawberry and chocolate.