Author Archives: Chopinand

Hartsyard, Newtown

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Chopinand

 This fried chicken brings America’s deep south to Sydney’s Newtown among its eclectic mix of graffiti, pink hair, gothic eyes, nose rings and tongue studs. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Johnny Lobster, Crows Nest Mary’s, Newtown Arabella Restaurant & Bar, … Continue reading →

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Cottage Point Inn, Cottage Point

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Chopinand

The pairing of pork and scallop has been done to death by Sydney restaurants. But Chef Zika’s take on this dish is a game changer. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Harvest Buffet, The Star Sydney Goodbye 2015 ~ A Feast … Continue reading →

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Caysorn, Haymarket

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Chopinand

The smoky aromas of this grilled baby octopus combines beautifully with a sweet and spicy seafood sauce. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:SYDNAYSIA, The Rise of Sydney’s Asian Street Food Khao Pla, Chatswood Nina’s Ploy Thai, Bondi beach Home Thai … Continue reading →

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Hugos Bar Pizza, Kings Cross

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Chopinand

Like the diners around us, these prawns are pretty though missing charred flavours of the grill. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ After so many years, images of that pork belly pizza at Hugos Bar Pizza one late Saturday evening with the Monk are still deliciously etched in my … Continue reading →

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Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2015

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Chopinand

You have limited time and calories during a food safari. Make it count by eating the right stuff. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2019 Top Twenty Eats, Kuala Lumpur 2018 Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2017 Malaysia’s … Continue reading →

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Restoran New Imbi Garden, Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Chopinand

 This famous sang har meen turns out a little disappointing. Instead, the consolation is discovering one of the best hokkien mee in Kuala Lumpur. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “I need to go back there …” my long-time friend tells me. I detect a sense … Continue reading →

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Restoran Perlama Seafood, Port Klang

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Chopinand

These mud crabs are fresh and its meat firm and sweet. I scrap tasty egg yolk off the shells with my teeth for orgasmic end to our dinner. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~

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Tim Ho Wan, Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Chopinand

I’ve finally lost my Tim Ho Wan virginity at their Kuala Lumpur branch. But I’m not sure about all the hype because I didn’t get an orgasm.  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~

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Restoran Eight Treasure, Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Chopinand

These deep fried baby whitings are delightfully crisp with a tangy chilli and onion salsa. But the best part is the crunchy head so full of flavour.  Dear readers, I am back in this wonderful food haven that is Malaysia. Stay … Continue reading →

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From City Slickers To Tree Huggers

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Chopinand

“There can only be one captain on the ship”, my sister-in-law tells me wisely. “And that captain is your brother. He makes all the key decisions for our family.” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~

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Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant, Potts Point

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Chopinand

Slices of king fish carpaccio is fresh with the umami of dark seaweed, a tangy tickle of dill vinaigrette and ponzu jelly. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Ichi-ban Boshi, Sydney Hotel Centennial, Woollahra Good Food Month, Citibank Moveable Feast Cho Cho … Continue reading →

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The Potting Mix, Alexandria

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Chopinand

 This slow-cooked Wagyu beef rib is succulent and yielding. But the notoriously long wait might quash your appetite before you even get to it. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Celsius Coffee Co., Kirribilli Odyssea, City Beach Breakfast by Sokyo Breakfast … Continue reading →

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A Frank Canvas ~ Drawing flavours from the heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Chopinand

Sydney is blessed with some of the freshest seafood money can buy. But a beautiful ingredient we can always add to our cooking pot is a good dose of love. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~

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Easter Weekend at Callala Beach, Jervis Bay

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Chopinand

 It was gloomy Good Friday but the sun came out to play on Easter Sunday. And so did we.  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ “You mean I’m finally getting to spend a long weekend with Penny and Margaret?” I ask Mysaucepan with bated breath. … Continue reading →

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Cottage Point Inn, Cottage Point

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Chopinand

The natural beauty of Sydney harbour is breathtaking to say the least. But this city is truly world class through its excellence in food, wine and hospitality. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:At home with Tetsuya’s confit of ocean trout … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Central Coast, New South Wales

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Chopinand

 It’s a glorious day in the Central Coast. But what makes this weekend special is the company of good friends. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Do you need an excuse for a nice weekend away from your usual routine? I don’t need one but … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Chopinand

The road is long with many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows where But I’m strong, strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother  ~ US songwriters Bobby Scott & Bob Russell, … Continue reading →

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The Old Civic, Frenchs Forest

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Chopinand

 Sydney has seen an explosion of burger joints. Some are good, some not so good. This burger is one of the better ones.  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Brooklyn, Claremont Longueville Hotel, Lane Cove The Belrose Hotel, Belrose The Bayview Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Edition Coffee Roasters, Darlinghurst

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Chopinand

As I tuck into smørrebrød and skagen at this cafe touted so unique and different, I am thinking, “Where’s my bacon and eggs?” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:The Chalkboard Cafe, Waterloo Basilica, Perth An autumn wedding in Sydney Kitchen by … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Oxtail Soup

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Chopinand

This rich oxtail soup is peppery with spicy aromas of ginger, star anise, cinnamon and cloves. It’s one of my all time favourites and especially heart-warming in the cold winter months. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Oxtail Spag Bol Smoked … Continue reading →

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Cipri Italian, Paddington

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Chopinand

I feel ambivalent with each bite of this suckling pig…. there’s melting fat and crisp skin that are so decadently beautiful. But there’s also chewy skin and strands of lean meat that felt dry like the Sahara. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related … Continue reading →

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Suckling Pig Noodles

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Chopinand

This recipe is dedicated to the memory of my late Popo. My grandma was a wonderful cook who taught my mother how to cook and in turn, my mother taught me. In a beautiful country like Australia, I will be … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year of the Goat 2015, Sydney

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Chopinand

 “Gong Xi Fa Cai, Nian Nian Gao Sheng!!!” Well wishes for good health, prosperity and longevity are heard the world over as the Chinese usher in the Year of the Goat ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Chinese New Year of the … Continue reading →

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Arisun Express, Sydney

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Chopinand

Sticky sweet and spicy with its residual crunch of deep fried batter, this style of Korean fried chicken have jostled its way into Sydney’s young hearts. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~

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Kiyomi, Gold Coast

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Chopinand

Dressed with edible flowers, green apple matchsticks, foie gras and mizuna this scampi is a feast on the eye and a seductive dance on the palate. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Japaz, Neutral Bay Nishiki Wagyu Yakiniku, Crows Nest Nishiki … Continue reading →

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