Bulgogi is widely known in the culinary world as a Korean dish of grilled, marinated thin slices of beef. But, contrary to popular belief, it may also refer to something else. The direct translation of this term from Korean means ‘fire’ (bul) and ‘meat’ (gogi), hence the other meaning of this famous beef dish, which points right back to its origins –…
Author: Maddie Kwong
Welcome to my journal of my eating experiences, cooking adventures and food musings.
Twelve, Newtown
When you’re sitting home with nothing to do for the day, what do you resort to? Reading? Listening to music? Catching up on your favourite TV show? Being on holidays with lots of spare time, I started watching Gossip Girl recently and managed to finish the first season on DVD this week. It was a…
An adventure in Cabramatta: Bau Truong
The hustle and bustle of fast cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur mirror the busy lifestyles the people who live in them lead, a hustle and bustle that can overwhelm and confuse you if you get caught up in it. But take a step out of that picture and look at it from…
Happy New Year! Subterranean Greek Bar & Grill, GPO Sydney
Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas and New Year was filled with love, fun and laughter. Of course, nothing says the holidays quite like a Christmas feast, and I hope yours was full of lots and lots of wonderful food. The Holidays also mean more time to eat and try cooking new things, and…
Make your own homemade Bubble Tea!
I must confess that my first real taste of Bubble Tea was only just this year. And it wasn’t even here in Sydney, it was in Japan. I’m not quite sure what EasyWay or Chatime Bubble Tea tastes like – I’m still to try them – but I only know that the milky, sweet bubble…
An Asian Foodie Fest in the Sydney CBD: Pepper Lunch & Chanoma
This probably sounds a little crazy but every time I go somewhere new to eat, I get a little tingly feeling that spreads around my body, and this is followed by a strong urge to emit a little squeal of delight. My heartbeat quickens a little and I go all jumpy and buzzy, a knee-jerk reaction…
Toco Fresh, Concord
Nothing is more exciting than going out to different places on various eating adventures, so unfortunately we seldom find ourselves eating locally unless its for takeaway or gelato. Major Bay Road is home to a number of eateries that are great for eating any meal, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner – Italian restaurants, a…
Sydney Dumpling King, Burwood
Are you someone who love lingering over long lunches, or more the person who opts for a quick, fast meal when it comes to lunchtime? I guess it depends on your day’s agenda and current circumstances, but I love doing both. Whether its going out for a family dinner of pizza and pasta, or a quick…
A taste of home at Bills in Yokohama, Japan
After two weeks of travelling around Japan we tourists were in dire need or a red meat fix. Not quite used to the Japanese diet of rice, fish, chicken and seafood every day – with little fresh fruit or vegetables – our iron levels had slowly decreased throughout the trip to leave us slow, tired…
Mint Pho & Cuisine, Burwood
Along the main strip of Burwood Road you’re likely to find a number of Chinese eateries and shops. A LOT of Chinese shops, in fact – particularly on the southern end of the station (not the Westfield end). It’s not hard to find your ubiquitous Asian convenience/grocery store, butchery, restaurant or BBQ meats shop on Burwood…
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