simshadows
About Web Apps Blog

Food Wishlist

Australia - New South Wales

Sydney

  • 15cenchi (Japanese, Cheesecake) - CBD, Darling Square
  • Angel's Filipino Barbeque (Filipino, BBQ) - Blacktown
  • Azuki Bakery (Japanese, Bread, Cake) - Newtown
  • Battambang (Cambodian) - Cabramatta
  • Cafe Kentaro (Café, Japanese Fusion) - Surry Hills
  • Caysorn (Southern Thai) - Haymarket
    • Items I want to try:
      • Kao Mok Kai
        • “Thai Biryani”
      • Seafood Ya Ten Four
        • Soupy thick wide noodle.
  • Gold Class Daruma (Japanese, Sushi, Omakase) - CBD
    • Quite expensive.
  • The various Ho Jiak locations are somewhat different restaurants so I will list them individually.
    • Ho Jiak Haymarket (Malaysian) - Haymarket
    • Ho Jiak Town Hall (Malaysian) - CBD
  • Happyfield (Uncategorised) - Haberfield
    • They’re quite expensive, very out-of-the-way (not near a train station), and they do a weekend and public holiday surcharge. This will need to be saved for a very particular occasion.
  • Haidilao (Chinese, Hotpot) - (various locations)
    • Apparently a very good place for beginners.
  • Jibbi Coffee Roasters (Café, Specialty Coffee) - Surry Hills
    • 10% weekend surcharge, 15% public holiday surcharge
  • Lode Pies & Pastries (Pies, Pastries) - (various locations)
    • Surry Hills, North Sydney, Circular Quay
  • Macchiato (Italian, Pizza, Coffee) - CBD
  • Peppercorn Kitchen (Malatang) - (various locations)
    • There’s a Chatswood location.
  • Pho Ann (Vietnamese, Pho) - Cabramatta
  • Phú Quốc (Vietnamese, Spring Rolls) - Cabramatta
  • Piato (Italian?) - Wynyard?
    • Google search shows a location in McMahons Point (near North Sydney), but the person who recommended this place said it’s near Wynyard, just that it doesn’t show on the map. I don’t see any results near Wynyard though, so I’ll need to do some exploring. Apparently, it’s in Wynyard Metcentre?
    • Apparently, I should try the fettuccini and risotto.
  • Ragazzi (Italian, Pasta) - CBD
  • Restaurant Hubert (French) - CBD
    • Quite expensive though.
  • Tea Shop Express (Tea) - CBD
  • The Dolar Shop (Hotpot) - Haymarket, CBD
    • High-end hotpot. Quite expensive.
    • Last I checked, they also have locations in New York, Seattle, and two in Vancouver.
  • The Grounds of Alexandria (Uncategorised) - Alexandria
    • I regularly hear the actual quality of the food isn’t good, but the venue is very well-decorated and the food is very aesthetic and Instagrammable.
    • I reckon I may as well try it at least once.
  • Toki Italian Inspired (Italian) - CBD, Woolloomooloo
  • YummyBox (Various) - Newtown
    • They have poutine. I must try.

Australia - Victoria

Melbourne

  • Aroma Restaurant (Pakistani) - CBD
    • I want to return and try:
      • Chicken Cheesy Handi
  • Brother Baba Budan (Café) - CBD
    • I want to return and try their specialty coffee in-store!
  • Brunetti Classico (Italian) - Carlton
  • Delhi Rocks (Indian) - (various locations)
    • The CBD store has a lot of Google reviews.
  • MoVida (Spanish) - CBD
  • Stalactites (Greek) - CBD
    • I want to return and try:
      • Souvlaki
  • Universal Restaurant (Italian) - Carlton
    • I want to return and try:
      • The Chicken Parma is quite popular.

Places I want to try specifically for the poutine:

  • Brüger (Burgers) - Footscray
    • Probably worth trying!
  • F.A.T. Fried and Tasty (Fried Chicken) - Brunswick East
    • Their poutine seems to use cheese rather than cheese curds.
    • Still seems like a good place even if the poutine isn’t authentic.
  • Juanita Peaches (American) - Brunswick
    • The poutine photos look unimpressive, but I may as well drop in and try the poutine if I’m in the area. Maybe it’s better than it looks?
  • Tallboy & Moose (Pub) - Preston
    • Looks authentic. I should give them a try.
    • Do they also serve Caesar cocktail? I should probably also try one while I’m there.
  • That Burger Joint (Burgers) - St Kilda | Fitzroy North
  • The Beast (Burgers) - Brunswick East
    • Their poutine seems to use cheese rather than cheese curds.
  • Tramway Hotel (Pub) - Fitzroy North
    • Their poutine seems to use cheese rather than cheese curds.

Australia - Queensland

Brisbane

  • Baalbek (Lebanese) - Slacks Creek
    • Very out-of-the-way of the CBD.
  • Boo's Kitchen (Thai) - South Brisbane
  • Felons Barrel Hall (Beer Hall) - CBD
  • Jacaranda Coffee Lane (Café) - West End
    • Need to try some food.
  • Regatta Hotel (Pub) - Toowong

Gold Coast

  • Balboa (Italian) - Palm Beach
    • High-priority. I missed it because they happened to be closed on the day I planned to go.
  • Baritalia (Italian) - Surfers Paradise
    • Seems like it could be good for breakfast.
  • Brazilian Flame Bar & Grill (Brazilian BBQ) - Surfers Paradise
    • AYCE
  • Goto (Japanese) - Southport
  • Muso Ramen (Japanese, Ramen) - Mermaid Beach

Australia (Chains)

  • 400 Gradi (Italian, Pizza) - (various locations)
    • It’s basically a Melbourne chain. Lots of Melbourne locations.
    • I list it under Australia Chains because they have a SA location.
    • Expect about $30 per dish.
    • If you want water, always specifically ask for tap water, otherwise they will sneakily give you fancy water.
  • Chatkazz (Indian, Vegetarian)
    • I should try it in Harris Park in Sydney.
  • DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar (Italian, Pizza) - Carlton, Melbourne | Surry Hills, Sydney
  • Dodee Paidang (Thai) - (various locations)
    • Flagships store in Sydney, more stores in Melbourne.
  • Gami Chicken & Beer (Korean, Fried Chicken) - (various locations)
  • Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken (Fried Chicken) - (various locations)
  • Le Petit Chef (Entertainment) - (various locations)
    • Recommended by Reddit.
    • Quite expensive.
  • Lune Croissanterie (Croissants) - (various locations)
  • Shanghai Street (Shanghainese, Chinese) - (various locations)
    • Predominantly a Melbourne chain.
  • Supernormal (Asian Fusion) - (various locations)
    • Melbourne and Brisbane

Useful References