A good bowl of ramen is like a piece of art. Every element adds something unique to the finished piece – the noodles, broth, toppings – and all work together in harmony. Creating the perfect ramen is a laborious labour of love, and there is no shortage of contenders for the title of the best…
Author: Maddie Kwong
Welcome to my journal of my eating experiences, cooking adventures and food musings.
Osaka Bar, Potts Point
While Tokyo may be the most famous Japanese city among tourists, Osaka is just as popular when it comes to Japanese food. Named by some as the culinary capital of Japan – and perhaps even the world – it is home to unique, eye-catching, mouth-watering fare that arguably rivals that of any other Japanese city….
When in Rome
Europe may well be the most romanticised travel destination in the world. Earlier this year, we travelled there for the very first time, our journey spanning just under a month and taking us to the tourist hot-spots of Italy, France and the UK. We began in central Italy, starting in Rome, before working our way…
Hotel Centennial, Woollahra
I imagine that if the atmosphere of the Hamptons – that luxe US vacation destination – was to be channeled into a restaurant, then it would resemble Hotel Centennial. Now I could be wrong (I’ve never actually been to the Hamptons), but it exudes that same beach-side elegance that is so frequented in popular culture….
Sushi bonanza at Sushi Train, Cremorne
There’s something just so theatrical about sitting at a sushi train and watching all those plates of delicate, artfully crafted sushi trundle past your wondrous eyes. The sushi trains I remember when I was younger were more about the experience rather than the ambience, but it looks like they’ve undergone a contemporary makeover of late….
Delisse Market Cafe, Sydney CBD
French marketplaces are scenes of wonder and awe for many food lovers. There’s an abundance of fresh produce and luscious baked goods everywhere you look, and a lively atmosphere of hustle and bustle unlike no other. In my opinion, it’s market food that I most look forward to when visiting any market. Delisse is a…
An easy recipe for Portuguese Custard Tarts
There is nothing quite like the scorched top of a freshly baked Portuguese Tart. The contrast of the irregular, blackened spots which stand out against the golden, gleaming baked custard is so alluring, as is the shattering crunch that sounds upon biting into the crispy, multi-layered pastry. I remember many times in my childhood when my…
Tim Ho Wan, Burwood
When Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan opened it’s very first Sydney restaurant in Chatswood early last year, dim sum fans came from far and wide to get a taste of those revered dumplings and thatfamous bbq pork bun. Since then, a smaller takeaway store has opened in Westfield Sydney’s level 5 food court and most recently,…
Izakaya Samurai, Neutral Bay
It used to seem to me that Japanese restaurants fell into either the higher-priced, contemporary dining category (Sokyo and Sakecome to mind) or were fast, cheap eateries which offered sushi trains and bento boxes. Izakaya Samurai falls into neither of these stereotypes. With traditional classics on the menu alongside fusion, east-meets-west style fare, it is…
Hopetoun Tea Rooms, Melbourne
Melbourne is infamous for its coffee culture and hipster laneways, where one can spend hours wandering and eating away to their hearts content. It’s no wonder so many Sydneysiders travel over when they’re in need of a short getaway without leaving the comfort of suburbia. While the debate of whether Sydney or Melbourne has the…
Maddie Loves Food 