Category Archives: Malaysian
Kopitiam Cafe (Laksa)
ON my walk to work the other morning I suddenly developed a laksa craving after I passed Kopitiam Cafe on Harris Street at Ultimo – a small cafe that has been at the site since 1999 serving up Malaysian staples to homesick Malays. I … Continue reading
Posted in Hawker food, Malaysian, New South Wales, Street Food, Sydney
Tagged Kopitiam Cafe, Laksa, Malaysian
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Temasek
I SPENT some time on and off in Singapore during my formative younger adult days and as part of that experience I learnt about the painstaking art of preparing Nyonya (Peranakan) cuisine. I say painstakingly because I was told at the onset … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Hawker food, Malaysian, New South Wales, Singaporean, Sydney
Tagged Katong, Laksa, Laksa Lemak, Nonya, Parramatta, Peranakan, Singapore, Temasek
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I Wok
I NEED to make this confession: I get my morning pre-work caffeine fix from an Asian takeaway outlet called I Wok made by a bloke named Johnny and it’s excellent. Now Johnny may not have a drop of Italian blood … Continue reading
Posted in Casual dining, Chinese, Hawker food, Japanese, Malaysian, New South Wales, Street Food, Sydney, Taiwanese, Thai
Tagged Central Station, Chippendale, I Wok, Iwok, Railway Square, Surry Hills
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Harry’s Singapore Chilli Crab
THE barman at the Triple Ace Bar was particularly unimpressed with the Real Evil Genius (REG) ordering a middy of Resches shandy. It was Happy Hour at the Triple Ace where schooners of Resches were only $3.50 but REG wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Hawker food, Malaysian, New South Wales, Street Food, Sydney
Tagged Australia, Food, Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore food, Sydney
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Mamak Village
THE Gentleman of Glebe (GG) is a discerning man – especially when it comes to eating out. I’m not saying he’s a snob – he enjoys both the five-star venues and the good “street eat” haunts and he is a … Continue reading
Posted in Hawker food, Malaysian, Sydney
Tagged Australia, Food, Hawker Food, Malaysian, Mamak Village, street food, Sydney
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Laksa House
I’M really, really quite particular when it comes to laksa as it was one of those dishes I was weaned on when I was reaching that age when a boy becomes a man (though some would say I still haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Adelaide, Hawker food, Malaysian, Street Food
Tagged Adelaide, Hawker Food, Laksa, Malaysian
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To’s Malaysian Gourmet
TO’S Malaysian Gourmet is hidden in an “passage” between Miller Street and a building in North Sydney (next to Dick Smith Electronics) and is a bit of a North Sydney institution. Inside is a small area consisting of a stainless … Continue reading
