Food

​Well Co. Cafe @Glebe, Sydney

Posted on 20 August 2016 by lendeliz

2016-08-20-16-18-38We needed a drink after our quick tour of Glebe Markets, and Well Co. Cafe seemed to be a popular option that had been around for quite a while, judging from its rustic and retro decor.

We had a Flat White (A$3.50), which was just alright, as hubby would prefer a stronger version.

My Chai with Milk and Honey (A$4.50) was lovely and smooth even without adding honey! The spice level was just nice, and it was a very soothing drink. The mild honey enhanced the sweetness without taking away the spice. I loved this drink!

There was a limit of 2 hours for the free WiFi here; just check with the staff on how to login. Be warned that it was very slow though. Also, do check out level 2 and the lovely balcony seating 🙂

Contact:

  • Location: 35 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia (Google Map)
  • Website: wellcocafe.com (Facebook)
  • Directions: Take the train to Central Station and walk 18 mins via Broadway
  • Hrs: 7:30am – 10pm (Mon-Thu), 7:30am – 11pm (Fri-Sat), 8am – 9pm (Sun)
  • Reservation: Online
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​Emperor’s Puff @Chinatown, Sydney

Posted on 20 August 2016 by lendeliz

2016-08-20-14-59-44So we had just finished our 2.5-hour dim sum lunch nearby and was wandering around in Chinatown when we notice a fast-moving queue in front of this tiny shop selling Emperor’s Puff 帝皇餅 for 35 cents each, or a dollar for 3.

So… We simply had to queue and try one, right? The funny thing was we were so full from the lunch that we only wanted to order just one piece, but the lady behind the counter could not believe someone would just order one single piece, and hubby and her went through the order a couple of times to confirm! Haha…

This turned out to be a very sweet custard puff that helped to warm us up a little in the cold 😛

Contact:

  • Location: 96-100 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia (Google Map)
  • Directions: Take the Light Rail to Paddy’s Market Station and walk along Hay Street
  • Hrs: 12pm – 9pm
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​Marigold Restaurant @Haymarket, Sydney

Posted on 20 August 2016 by lendeliz

Dim sum is a popular Chinese cuisine meant for sharing. And it was definitely more fun to feast with friends! Four of us shared 16 items and had a wonderful 2.5-hour lunch!

We loved the atmosphere here, plus the push-cart style service made it a lot more fun. It was a very popular restaurant, and the queue never stopped throughout our lunch.

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​bills @Darlinghurst, Sydney

Posted on 20 August 2016 by lendeliz

2016-08-20-08-44-19We woke up bright and early and took a morning stroll to bills (because so many people kept recommending it)!

This location at Darlinghurst was where it all began in 1993 when Bill Granger, at the age of 24 dropped out of art school and opened his first restaurant.  It quickly became famous for the best scrambled eggs and ricotta hotcakes in town, served at the now much-copied communal table where locals and visitors, families and celebrities sit down to eat together and thrive on the buzzing atmosphere. (from bill’s website)

We reached here before 9am on this lovely Saturday, and it was not very crowded yet. Actually, my cousin had recommended scrambled eggs here, but we totally forgot about it and went on to have our priciest breakfast of the trip.

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​Edition Coffee Roasters @Darlinghurst, Sydney

Posted on 20 August 2016 by lendeliz

2016-08-20-08-24-09We picked up a cup of Latte (A$3.50) on our way (just like what we did when we were on our way to The Rocks) to the ever popular Bills, and enjoyed this bitter and smooth cup!

We could not find the signboard and only knew the cafe name from the cup 😮 Apparently it is quite popular from the reviews on Google, Zomato, Yelp etc. It is also famous for it’s coffee and Nordic-Japanese fusion breakfasts (we saw lots of sesame pancakes!) and it’s clean, white, minimalist decor. Too bad we were on our way to Bills since it’s our last free morning in Sydney.

It was lovely to have a hot drink with us as we strolled on during this rather windy morning.

Contact:

  • Location: 265 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia (Google Map)
  • Website: www.facebook.com/editioncoffeeroasters
  • Directions: Take the train to Museum Station and walk along Liverpool Street
  • Hrs: 7am – 3:30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am – 3:30pm (Sat-Sun)
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​The Orient @The Rocks, Sydney

Posted on 19 August 2016 by lendeliz

2016-08-19-20-03-05When we did our first Sydney Free Day Walking Tour on the second day, the guide highly recommended that we try Kangaroo meat, which tastes delicious when cooked to medium rare or rare, but becomes very tough when overcooked.

She also suggested a few places that we can go, and we eventually came to the Dining Room at The Orient, after our second Sydney Free Night Walking Tour by the same company.

It was actually a very busy pub on the ground floor, a restaurant on the second floor (or first floor, according to Australians) which was relatively much quieter, and a night club on the top floor.

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​Brewtown Newtown @Newtown, Sydney

Posted on 19 August 2016 by lendeliz

After our lunch at Sydney Fish Market, Ms I brought us to this place that is popular for cronut, a croissant-doughnut pastry invented by New York City pastry chef Dominique Ansel and trademarked by Dominique Ansel Bakery.

We shared a Glazed Cronut (A$5). If you do get a chance to try this, try not to cut it to avoid squashing the layers.

While Ms I thought it tasted like a croissant, hubby and I thought it tasted like a doughnut. Guess it did lived up to its name! Haha…

Hubby thought that his skinny Flat White (A$3.50) was just alright, and it was not very strong. My Winter Iced Tea (A$6) was supposed to be spiced Darjeeling with chamomile, lemongrass, and citrus, but the flavours were quite light. They served sparkling water here which we thoroughly enjoyed!

Contact:

  • Location: 6-8 O’Connell St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia (Google Map)
  • Website: www.brewtownnewtown.com (Facebook)
  • Directions: Take the train to Macdonaldtown Station and walk 8mins via Burren Street and WatKin Street
  • Hrs: 8am – 4pm
  • Reservation: (02) 9247 6371
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​Pancakes on the Rocks @The Rocks, Sydney

Posted on 19 August 2016 by lendeliz

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Pancakes on the Rocks is a must-visit for tourists, and I had a taste of it many years ago during my work trip, and figured that I had to bring hubby here!

This was actually pre-lunch, for we were still trying to arrange to meet Ms I elsewhere, when we found that this place was practically empty!

What a stark contrast, as compared to the previous evening that we walked by and the queue was oh-so-long. Without much hesitation, we walked in 😛

We shared an Aussie Sunrise (A$15.95), which consisted of two buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter, bacon, an egg, grilled banana, and pineapples.

Erm, hubby thought that this place felt very American, and the pancake was just normal. Oh well, we will just check this off our list as a been-there-done-that 🙂

Contact:

  • Location: 4 Hickson Rd, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia (Google Map)
  • Website: www.pancakesontherocks.com.au
  • Directions: Take the train to Circular Quay Station and walk to The Rocks
  • Hrs: Open 24 hours
  • Reservation: (02) 9247 6371
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​Workshop Expresso @George Street, Sydney

Posted on 19 August 2016 by weiming

This was a beautiful morning and we were walking along George Street to The Rocks when we suddenly noticed a queue forming outside The Galeries.

We had a close look and there are a few communal tables inside and they sell a limited amount of sandwiches and pastries. A bit of Googling revealed that they also happened to be a popular coffee joint! I of course could not miss this opportunity of another skinny Latte (A$4) to go!

Opened since 2009, Workshop uses top notch single origin beans and has been the favourites of office workers around the CBD area who can be seen queuing up at all times to get a cup in their hands.

The coffee was fragrant and full of body and really pecked us up while we continued our walk to The Rocks for the The Rocks Friday Foodie Market!

Contact:

  • Location: 500 George Street, The Galeries, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (Google Map)
  • Website: www.facebook.com/Workshop-Espresso-120204888032058
  • Directions: Take the train to Townhall Station and walk along George Street
  • Hrs: 6am – 5pm (Mon-Wed, Fri), 6am – 6pm (Thu), 8am – 4:30pm (Sat), 8am – 4pm (Sun)
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​Sydney Madang Korean BBQ Restaurant @Pitt Street, Sydney

Posted on 18 August 2016 by lendeliz

Another recommendation by Ms I, Madang is a popular Korean BBQ restaurant near our apartment. We reached the restaurant just past 7.30pm, and there was a small crowd waiting outside. Luckily, there were more tables for smaller groups, and we only waited 15 minutes for our table.

We were seated near the entrance, and it was kind of nice for we had the heater right next to our table, with a lovely breeze coming in front the entrance. Hubby said it reminded him of the street food eats feeling.

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