tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90148492654622048422024-02-21T04:58:52.449+11:00Epicurean FantasiesA simple boofy bloke who likes his beer and tucker, with a well developed instinct for finding outstanding eateries that are very affordable. I predominantly prefer Asian Food, but don't underestimate what European and other cuisines have to offer. This blog has no real agenda, except to capture the quintessential food paradise that Australia has become.Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-1565951396767390302011-12-04T18:02:00.000+11:002011-12-04T18:02:08.786+11:00Belgian Beer Cafe - Belgian - Kingston A.C.T.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT91xNUXO2kQLwDZaPoFdzk3jEFY0tU3W6QSKfXTom5_0RFCak1CPAWXunmFfGb096MdLsD7Tfizsdf6alnl2Z4OSSwVV1t11MZjPMCYXx-afzCSSePuAOwXCwciEfj7ec3PZTjvkuD8ES/s1600/Beer+2+B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT91xNUXO2kQLwDZaPoFdzk3jEFY0tU3W6QSKfXTom5_0RFCak1CPAWXunmFfGb096MdLsD7Tfizsdf6alnl2Z4OSSwVV1t11MZjPMCYXx-afzCSSePuAOwXCwciEfj7ec3PZTjvkuD8ES/s320/Beer+2+B.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">During one of my jolly bus jaunts throughout Canberra over the weekend I found myself in Woden. As I returned to the bus interchange I noticed a bus with the sign "No 938 Canberra CBD via Kingston". Ok it wasn't a direct route to Canberra CBD but I'm not in a hurry. As the bus makes it's way through the suburb of Kingston I make a last minute decision to get off.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">So now I start wandering aimlessly through Kingston with no particular purpose. People are sitting in outdoor cafes enjoying the warmth of November and life in general.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">From a distance I notice an establishment that has a certain degree of familiarity. It's a Belgian Beer Cafe.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">What wine is to the French, beer is to the Belgians. There are 178 breweries in Belgium from the multinational concerns to the diminutive micro brewery. Unlike the closed system process used by major breweries throughout the world where beer fermentation process occurs in sealed vats, many fine Belgian beers are fermented in open vats. The significance of this is that the flora of atmospheric bacteria varies from region to region. The subject of microbiology is something I have little knowledge about except I can appreciate that climate, humidity, surrounding vegetation, levels of pollution all interact to produce a unique bacteria that has direct influence on the beer fermentation process which affects the final product. Drinking Belgian beer is such an exact science that an etiquette determined by Belgian beer drinking culture needs to be followed to fully appreciate Belgian beers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Most Belgian beers exactly specify the serving temperature on the side of the bottle. In addition each beer needs to be served in a specific serving glass. The shape of the glass is illustrated on the side bottle with the serving instructions. Recommendation is provided on the bottle label to illustrate as to how the "head" of the poured beer should appear.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">From my personal experience in Belgium I found that there is more finesse to drinking beer than there is to drinking wine and the while wine drinking is an activity associated with the well healed, while beer consumption is relegated to the unsophisticated masses in most other European cultures the opposite appears to be true with regard to Belgium. Drinking Belgian beers is an artisan pastime.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Personally I am not as sophisticated as others and my Australian heritage is difficult overcome. "You can take the boy out of Sydney, but you cant take Sydney out of the boy." So besides being fond of Vegemite I like Aussie beer served cold. Much of the Belgian beer offerings trend along the lines of British Stout Ales and to the unaccustomed taste along the lines of Guinness (please don't comment on this as I am trying to connect with Aussie beer drinkers), so I'm not too fond of many of the full bodied Belgian beers. I personally prefer the lighter beers and so "</span><span style="font-size: small;">Hoegaarden Witbier" is my favourite.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've spent considerable time in Belgian Beer Cafes when I've backpacked throughout Belgium (in particular Antwerp), so you can imagine my pleasure to come across this little gem of a place in Kingston A.C.T.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A place to catch up with some friends.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The interior is commensurate with many Belgian Beers Cafe. Plenty of wood grain furniture in the way of wall verniers, bar, tables and chairs. Various Belgian paraphernalia is adorned on the wall to provide a Belgian Beer Cafe ambience. It really is a comfortable place to unwind in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Large open breezy windows gives that outdoor feeling.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I visited at Saturday lunchtime, so the atmosphere is most likely different with the night crowds. During the day it comes across as very relaxing. While I contemplate what to order I ask if my favourite Belgian beer </span><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Hoegaarden Witbier</u> is on offer. As a matter of fact it's on tap, from a keg. This is my kind of bar. It's a nobrainer and I order a 0.5L glass.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hoegaarden Witbier - 500mL - $15.00</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have had a deep seated affinity for this beer. First brewed in 1445 Hoegaarden is a witbier (wheat beer) and is spiced with coriander and orange peel. It is unfiltered and therefore cloudy in appearance. I don't know what it is about this beer, but it is my all time favourite. After a while I place my order for my meal. They had mussels on the menu ($33) in various forms. In hindsight I should have ordered mussels as this is a quintessential Belgian feast offered in many of the real Belgian restaurants I that I have visited in Belgium. I foolishly tried to save some money on the cheaper option of Fish'N'Chips ($22) which really isn't a real Belgian experience.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Garlic"N"Herb Bread - $7.00 - After the fact !!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">My sincerest apologies, but I momentarily forgot I was a food blogger and consumed the garlic bread without taking photos in the first instance. The reader is asked to use their imagination. Beautifully toasted sour dough bread with garlic infused butter. Absolutely excellent mouth watering entree that extinguished hunger pains I was having.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The fish and chips was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal for what it was. I must admit that I had a little food envy towards a group of lady diners. They had all ordered mussel dishes and this looks like it was the speciality of the house. There is always next time.<br />
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29 Jardine St Map<br />
Kingston, ACT 2604<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I stumbled into <u>ATL Maranatha</u> by accident simply by loitering aimlessly on Broadway. Having read other food bloggers describe this eatery quite favourably and having very little experience with Indonesian food myself was a good reason to give this eatery a go.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">As I enter the premisses I am presented with a visual display of one bottle of <u>Sambel Asli</u> per table and nothing else (even pepper and salt). It makes for a contrasting interesting view.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Decisions, decisions. The nice solitary lady takes my order at the table. I ask her for help and hint at that the spiciest dish is the best. She suggests the <u>Ayam Goreng Bumbu Sambel</u> and so it is. I'm asked as to what part of the chicken I want and I ask for the breast which in hindsight might not be the best piece to have experienced the soft bones that you eat. I also order a <u>Es Campur</u> as it is warm, I am thirsty and need something refreshing to drink. I wait 20 minutes for my meal to arrive, but hey there's only only lady running the show and I have plenty of time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The <u>Ayam Goreng Bumbu Sambel</u> arrives (Ayam Goreng means Fried Chicken in Indonesian) and I am a little nervous (for crying out loud, I'm about to eat chicken bones). I ordered the breast and it has bones. I resist my instincts to remove the bones and bite into the cooked chicken. Hmn....not bad. The bones are soft with a texture similar to that of "Twisties". In fact excellent. I resist the addition of <u>Sambel Asli</u> as the meat is spicy enough. It came with a sweet condiment of sorts on a little serving dish. So it was quite a tasty dish and I can highly recommend it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I was surprised when the Es Campur came out. I was expecting a glass of sorts and out comes a large soup bowl with a ceramic spoon. Unless I am mistaken it was coconut milk with small pieces of fruit and ice. It was very pleasant to drink in the warm weather. The ice was soft enough so that I was able to crush it with my teeth. This drink comes highly recommended.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">You will need to put in some effort to find this place. There are two approaches one from Harris St. which is self explanatory. Walk down to the end of the lane. Alternately there is a public hallway/corridor to the right of the entrance of <a href="http://epicureanfantasies.blogspot.com/2011/11/hjl-chinese-express-chinese-ultimo.html" target="_blank">HJL Asian Express</a>. Enter this public hallway walk a little then go down the stairs and you should easily find it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-37354397205672445242011-11-17T19:12:00.000+11:002011-11-17T19:12:38.087+11:00HJL Chinese Express - Chinese - Ultimo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Q-Pm24CuGQKskygZrHZ5xh2vUUxW-DFVSlgvT5VQ8rofFr5g3bwAIOp_Vl9ZaZEOGDlpYBHnRPqyPhW6BWNglh7gEoM0zbwe2TXjUpCMWwrYTZIYBDtEGhg7PyGab3xuia7mGRA4Rh-a/s1600/HJL+Asian+Express+View+Out+s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Q-Pm24CuGQKskygZrHZ5xh2vUUxW-DFVSlgvT5VQ8rofFr5g3bwAIOp_Vl9ZaZEOGDlpYBHnRPqyPhW6BWNglh7gEoM0zbwe2TXjUpCMWwrYTZIYBDtEGhg7PyGab3xuia7mGRA4Rh-a/s320/HJL+Asian+Express+View+Out+s.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Broadway has an enormous amount of pedestrian traffic belonging to the nearby academic facilities of the UTS and Ultimo TAFE. <u>HJL Chinese Express</u> is exceptionally located to take advantage of hungry students en transit between their place of study and Central station. In essence students have little time as they rush past on their way. An express eating service is what they need and HJL Chinese Express delivers exactly this.</span></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I came across this fine eatery as I was retracing my old stomping ground. Constantly hungry I seek out good snacking opportunities. HJL Chinese Express is both hole in the wall and eat in facility. They are located at the same physical address as <a href="http://epicureanfantasies.blogspot.com/2011/11/dy-sizzling-hot-pot-chinese-ultimo.html#more">HJL Chinese Express</a> , but appear to be a separate businesses.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've recently discovered <a href="http://epicureanfantasies.blogspot.com/2011/11/fung-shing-gourmet-sussex-centre-food.html#more">duck eating</a> and I've taken a liking to duck meat, so when I see it on the menu I have no hesitation ordering this dish. Imagine that you have recently discovered something immensely tasty that gives you much pleasure eating, well I'm having one of those moments as far as duck meat is concerned. The BBQ pork that came with this meal is just heavenly. I sigh out of content as this was a good meal.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">As I leave I notice the street food counter at the front. Before I depart I indulge in a Pork Bun and a couple of meat dumplings. I eat this on the footpath as street food is intended. This is my kind of place and I highly recommend it. Go for it!!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">HJL Chinese Express</span></b><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Shp 1/ 849 George St</span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">NSW 2007 Ultimo</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"> </span><br style="color: red;" /><span style="color: red;">Tel: (02) 9280 0383</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">As it was a nice sunny day I volunteered my services as it gave me an opportunity to get out of my stuffy office and enjoy the sunshine. The plan was to collect the important items for my employer from a logistics company and to have lunch in Fyshwick. I had decided to visit <u>Elaine's Gourmet Pies</u> in Fyshwick which is known to the locals as the best place to score a gourmet meat pie. En-route to the pie shop I notice in the corner of my eye a sign on a building with the inscription "<u><b>The Little Noodle Bar</b></u>". I hit the brakes causing the car behind me to brake suddenly. My pulse rate rises. I think to myself that I might have found the the holy grail as far as Asian cheap eats in Fyshwick is concerned. Bingo !!! I've hit the jackpot. I enter the establishment and order and pay at the counter. They accommodate my requirement that every thing is extra hot (as in spicy). As I assume the upright eating position it occurs to me that I left my camera at work. My initial reaction is to abort any attempts at taking food blogging photos, but a last minute decision is made to use my Android Smart Phone built in camera. I used Google "Street View" to create the first photo above (things I do for you guys so that you have a blog to read). So I extend my apologies for lowering my photographic standards.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shortly afterwards out comes the entree. Quite a substantial serving I must say. Just the thing for a big boofy bloke. Divine, as it appears that the balls are 100% pork meat (no extender). The accompanying sweet sauce compliments the pork balls quite well.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not long after just as I've finished the pork balls, out comes the King Prawn Noodle. To suggest that they are King Prawns is a bit of an exaggeration as the photo illustrates. To be fair I'd say the prawns are medium in size, but quite tasty never the less. The chef hits the spot with the right amount of spiciness and I find the meal excellent. This really was a very good meal and worth every cent. I was a little disappointed with the absence copious quantities of fresh vegetables as I have a preference for these kind of meals (lots of greens, less meat, less carbohydrates). The staff were all very friendly and quite chirpy.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There a lot of people coming in for takeaway Asian meals. Make no mistake this is a lunch time commercial/industrial area food outlet. At night it becomes the regions red light district. The joint opens between 10:30am-3:30pm. I would have expected that the seedy side of life would have also developed quite an appetite for this type of food, but unfortunately this spectrum has not been catered for. Prostitutes, madams and pimps are left to their devices and have to bring a lunch box from home for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I asked for a menu so that I could scan. Unfortunately I was provided with a lousy copy. Having a lousy smart phone camera did not allow me to photo the menu on the wall. Those of you astute enough will enlarge the menu below and work it out for your self.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The place comes highly recommended, but you'll have to join the lunch time crowd from Monday to Saturday. Cheers!<br />
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Unit 12, 19-25 Kembla St<br />
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It would appear as if I have been doing my exploration of Canberra with the help of the local bus company. As soon as the bus stops and I egress from it's confines I perform a panoramic scan of the horizon. Anything remotely resembling an establishment with food (with the exception of pet food suppliers) will have me make a direct B-line heading in that direction. And so was the case with the <u>Asian Noodle House</u> in Tuggeranong.I simply got off the bus (hungry) and entered the nearest eatery.</div>
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The Asian Noodle House as the name suggests has a variety of Asian noodle dishes from all corners of Asia. Representations from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia are available. It's as if the Asian Noodle House is running an each way bet on serving generic Asian dishes from various parts of Asia, rather than specialising on the theme of one region (i.e. Cantonese or Vietnamese) as is normally practiced by most other restaurants. It is for this reason that I have concerns about the authenticity of their meals and why I sometimes feel hesitant about eating at establishments similar to Asian Noodle House. I like to make clear differentiations between regions and feel uncomfortable about generalisations with descriptions such as Asian. In a similar vein I consider the adjective Chinese as descriptive as the word European. Imagine banning the words Greek, Italian, Spanish, etc with a generic expression that covers all the above such as the word <u>Europe.</u> It would just restrict ones ability to describe European regions precisely . Just as Europe is made up of individual countries (regions), China is made up of similar pseudo-countries (regions) within. China could be quite legitimately divided into smaller countries based on a different language, religion, culture, etc. All I am trying to emphasize is you cannot compare a small country like Belgium to China. It would be more appropriate to compare Europe to China as you would be comparing similar entities even though from a political perspective you are comparing 50 countries against one. So the name <u>Asian Noodle House</u> is as logical and useful as an expression such as <u>European Restaurant</u>.</div>
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Given that I have decided to eat here on the "suck it and see" principle I order a <u>mixed entree</u> which is an Asian (who knows what part of Asia) dish of sorts. Made up of two spring rolls, two fish cakes and two curry puffs. Nothing to complain about and quite tasty.</div>
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I order the <u>Jumbo Egg Noodle Soup</u> as I have a Jumbo appetite. In addition I ask for an accompaniment of sliced chillies. The soup was tasty as I suspect that is is a Chinese inspired dish. Guaranteed to hydrate you well on a hot summers day.</div>
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Like I said, I feel as if the proprietors took an each way bet and created the <u>Asian Noodle House</u>. I personally prefer establishments that specialize in certain regions. This allows me to somewhat experience the culture of a distant country without having to actually travel. While eating here I am sometimes confused as to what part of Asia a meal comes from.</div>
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">After 10pm it caters to the local Canberra night life district surrounded by various pubs and bars with patrons requiring a functional meal with alcohol absorbing qualities. It becomes a <u>hole in the wall establishment</u> catering to the needs of a select exclusive clientele stoked to max with Ethanol racing fuel with heightened levels of testosterone to say the least who sometimes can be a handful to manage at the best of times, least of all when most people are asleep.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I discovered this place by accident simply because I ran out of supplies at home and decided to catch a bus to Canberra CBD. It was simply the closest eating establishment once I got off the bus. Since I hadn't eaten breakfast I was famished as hell. Anything, but anything to put me out of my misery of relative starvation. It also made the impression that it was cheap and cheerful which is good for the pocket.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I arrived at around 10am so the ordering is a little slow. I order a large <u>lamb pide</u> and am advised that it will take 20 minutes to prepare. As I hadn't eaten I am starving and I ask if there is anything in addition that wont take too long to prepare. I am offered <u>fallafel with garlic sauce</u> as an option. As this is breakfast a <u>Mugaccino</u> is also appropriate. So I was was able to settle in for the 20 minute wait for my lamb pide. The fallafel was quite good and the garlic sauce was excellent.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lamb Pide - Large - $14.50</span></span> </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The lamb pide arrives and is larger than I expect. It's large enough to feed a small army. I slowly start to devour whats lies before me. Initially the cheese is very runny and I have considerable problems trying to contain the running cheese. Several minutes pass and the cheese is beginning to solidify and the eating becomes less messy. The meal is quite soft and tender and would be suitable for someone without teeth. Overall it is quite good with the lamb complementing the cheese with the prevalent smell of oregano. Mind you it was quite a large serving for a breakfast for one and my advice would be that you order the small size if dining on your own (unless you have a large appetite ) or bring along someone to share it with. At $14.50 for a large and $8.50 for a small size it also deserves mention as one of Canberra's best eating out bargains.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Besides the the pide, there are also kebab (wrapped in flat bread or on a plate) meals and pizzas. Pizzas are also available as single slices if you are after a small snack. The printed menu (see attached menu below) makes reference to an Indian food selection, but this place makes the impression that it's mainly Turkish. Don't take my word for it though. They offer Indian meals, so give them ago and hold them to their word (in the printed menu).</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In addition is you are a uni student you have access to their "Summer Special Deals" currently running between 15/11/2011 and 29/02/2012. All uni students with a Student ID receive a free bottle of water or 375ml can of drink with any meal purchase. *Offer valid between 10am-10pm. Excludes combo and special meal deals. This is very considerate of Hasmis and I commend them for their generosity. Great to see you are supporting the local community.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hasmis Kebabs & Turkish Kitchen</b></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">11-13 East Row</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sydney Building</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">East Row, Civic</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Canberra CBD</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tel: 02 6249 7783<br />
Fax: 02 6230 7779</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
Enquiries:<br />
Ridvan Hasmis<br />
Tel: 0431 177 261<br />
e-mail: ridvanhasmis@gmail.com<br />
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Catering Needs:<br />
Maria<br />
Tel: 0406 851 450</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Back at their underground (ok, top floor Market City Food Court) lair, the dedicated staff work long hours to save your eternal food soul from the anti-christ. Save your soul and seek redemption at Super Chef BBQ. While you stomach lining burns at the hands of the devil who hasn't been fed for hours. Think about the exorcism you are about to receive by filling your Satan ravaged body with the soul cleansing properties of high quality Cantonese fare.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">item no.34 King Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup - $10.00</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The stage of the exorcism begins with enticing the devil within a "King Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup". The soup is excellent and everything you expect it to be. The prawns (shrimp to you Yankees out there) are immaculate and the photo captures this. The wontons are superlative. There are also noodles at the bottom. You have satisfied the Devil within, but wait the exorcist's first line of attack. A handful of chillies. The anti-christ begins to scream as he burns in hell. The spiritual power of the chilli is too much for him to handle. In addition the subtle undertones of the soul cleansing addition of garlic is in addition having it's effect on the anti-christ within. You have nearly achieved what you set out to accomplish.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">item no.2 - Roast Duck with Rice - $10.30</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The exorcism isn't over. The anti-christ survived the previous assault. The exorcism team back at the Super Chef BBQ lair plan their next soul saving strategy. They decide to challenge the anti-christ with a Roast Duck with Rice meal. The anti-christ is a ham'n'pineapple sort of guy. The anti-christ is used to food such as bangers and mash, boiled vegetables, Tip-Top white bread. Suddenly the anti-christ is confronted with a gourmet BBQ duck which drives the anti-christ into the insignificant oblivion of non existence commonly known as death. Hallelujah sing the angels of Christ for the anti-christ is no longer within. The BBQ duck is excellent and really tasty and I can highly recommend it. Just ignore the anti-christ within.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="300" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Market+City,+Hay+Street,+Haymarket,+NSW&aq=0&sll=-33.877488,151.200414&sspn=0.006645,0.021973&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=Market+City,+Hay+Street,+Haymarket,+NSW&t=m&ll=-33.878967,151.204276&spn=0.010689,0.012875&z=15&iwloc=A&output=embed" width="300"></iframe></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><small><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Market+City,+Hay+Street,+Haymarket,+NSW&aq=0&sll=-33.877488,151.200414&sspn=0.006645,0.021973&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=Market+City,+Hay+Street,+Haymarket,+NSW&t=m&ll=-33.878967,151.204276&spn=0.010689,0.012875&z=15&iwloc=A" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></div>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-15878071240923155382011-11-14T15:07:00.000+11:002011-11-14T15:07:46.264+11:00Chinese Noodle Bar - Haymarket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iIfIxrTfCJ4pnGIeI1MjehpmPzmkZCCDrchyphenhyphenfw4WlCrm4zPYlwa_J1fx7D6louXdZCo5ZQkmdo50uYYUeaz89Bf3ftTPDxSIjpzY4mB_TVnhX28Z3zxG-VWfGVSZLVncvgIT296ZzDyS/s1600/ramen+noodle+B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iIfIxrTfCJ4pnGIeI1MjehpmPzmkZCCDrchyphenhyphenfw4WlCrm4zPYlwa_J1fx7D6louXdZCo5ZQkmdo50uYYUeaz89Bf3ftTPDxSIjpzY4mB_TVnhX28Z3zxG-VWfGVSZLVncvgIT296ZzDyS/s200/ramen+noodle+B.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">While on my special quest to Sydney to find the stand out cheap and cheerful Asian eatery I stumble upon <u>Chinese Noodle Bar </u>which I was told by the waitress has only been operating for one week. Prior to this <u>Kung Fu Ramen</u> was the proprietor. It would appear that all of <u>Kung Fu Ramen's</u> operating equipment (kitchen tools, serving plates, furniture, cutlery, everything including expensive custom made plastic wall menus were left behind). </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I suspect that if you had visited Kung Fu Ramen previously you might not feel that ownership had changed at all. The most notable change is that the activity of making noodles on the premises seemed to have stopped. When asked the waitress replied that the meals will represent the North of China from the Szechuan region. Not unusual considering the name of the establishment (Chinese Noodle Bar).</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Lamb is most definitely a cool climate inhabitant (Ever heard of a tropical lamb?) so it's not surprising lamb is on the menu. I choose the BBQ lamb skewers. A most excellent well spiced dish to say the least. Just be careful not to let part of the skewer hang past into the isle as it can catch someone walking past. These skewers should come with warning labels advising the diner to take care when using them.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Item No.8 - Beef Noodle Soup - $8.80</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The beef noodle soup was very, well "Northern Chinese". It's clear that there are noodles in the soup. To be honest it wasn't very exciting and it would be fair to describe it as average. It would have been better I condiments were provided as at the time of my visit there was none available. While I acknowledge there was pleasant aroma of a herb that I couldn't identify.</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">While sitting in this position facing the outside traffic I noticed a male/female couple of Asian appearance on the other side of George St. approach other people of Asian appearance who would walk past with a small notice board of something on offer. They seemed to ignore people of non Asian appearance. From time to time people would take up their offer and enter the premisses they stood in front of. I suspect it might have been some kind of special Chinese eatery that doesn't normally cater to western palates. I say this as I used to have a friend from Hong Kong who used to take me to these apparently secret eating houses which specialized in purely Chinese clientele. I remember that there were only Asians (of Cantonese heritage) in those eating houses.</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">As you can see it's the same kitchen from the Kung Fu Ramen days except no signs of noodle making. Notice on the walls there are remnants (memorabilia) of the previous tenant Kung Fu Ramen as there are still old signs up on the walls. My visit was probably a little premature as the new owners were only there a few days before my visit. So have an open mind about this place as it's most likely a work in progress. It would be interesting to see how it shapes up over the next 12 months.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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800 George St<br />
Haymarket, NSW</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><br />
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<small><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=800+George+Street,+Sydney,+New+South+Wales&aq=0&sll=-33.881532,151.198053&sspn=0.006645,0.021973&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=800+George+St,+Sydney+New+South+Wales+2000&t=m&ll=-33.881229,151.205113&spn=0.005344,0.006437&z=16" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-70568924593687678462011-11-13T23:14:00.000+11:002011-11-13T23:14:49.937+11:00Soya King Kitchen - Eating World Food Court - Haymarket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTqBqFQ9uVSiL-8-8yYcHSCuKSIJDacffvR8J9zKT5v2THNJAMrSbF__CKl2yxh67g8FbJe_i9cPN47ME9hEqJ_tYj0ucf0WHI2LhteMZZw-ivaxo6Wggu-42U-Kji_K0MzSjit8l_JuD/s1600/Soup+Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTqBqFQ9uVSiL-8-8yYcHSCuKSIJDacffvR8J9zKT5v2THNJAMrSbF__CKl2yxh67g8FbJe_i9cPN47ME9hEqJ_tYj0ucf0WHI2LhteMZZw-ivaxo6Wggu-42U-Kji_K0MzSjit8l_JuD/s400/Soup+Sign.jpg" width="223" /></span></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Who are you <u>Fu Kin</u> looking at?</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The sign at Soya King Kitchen raises a smile on my face as I belive the soup they are trying to describe as "Fish balls with meat in Fu Kin style - With Fu Kin local flavour stir noodle" in fact comes from the word "Fukien" which was once used to describe the current Fujian Province located on the south east coast of mainland China nearest to Taiwan. Which might make some sense, since we are on the subject of fish balls. I belive "Fu Kin" is an Engrish expression or possibly a disgrunteled Chinese person having a dig at someone.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
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So next time you are eating at your favourite Chinese restaurant and you hear the waiter say; "Sir, here is your Fu Kin Fish Ball soup." think twice before you react. He might not have been trying to be offensive.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Soya King Kitchen</b></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Eating World Food Court<br />
Cnr Dixon & Goulborn St.<br />
Haymarket, NSW</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had heard about Sydney's Chinatown Friday Night Market from various sources and wanted to experience it for myself. We are fortunate to live in Australia which has a considerable Asian influence. So every opportunity that allows me to understand Asia I embrace with open arms. I believe we are so fortunate to have a vibrant active Asian community that continues many of their traditional pursuits one being that of a typical Asian market. I show up one afternoon on Friday as the markets swing into action. As I take my first photo I am greeted with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"NO PHOTO - NO PHOTO !!!"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An angry lady behind the counter is protesting about having photos taken of her stall. I continue to take photos as I have every right to do so.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The lady is protesting to her workmate and shortly afterwards I am confronted by a second hostile lady waving her arms shouting and shouting at me "NO PHOTOS - NO PHOTOS !!!".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I read them the riot act and explain and explain that I have every right to take photos in a public place. The lady tries to argue that she has paid rent for the stall and it is private property for that moment and I am taking photos of private property. (Strewth, I must have stumbled across a practising Queens Council earning extra money on Friday nights). To my surprise a diminutive elderly Chinese gentleman takes my side and starts to yell at the ladies; "It's a public place, he can take photos!!!". I was surprised by his support, possibly an observer who simply thought I was doing nothing wrong and possibly impressed by my bravado to take on the angry ladies. This might just simply explain the bustling dynamic energy of a bustling market.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I tell the ladies if they have any issues they should contact the Police and as you can see it put them back into order. They simply ignored me as if I didn't exist. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anyway I was hungry and needed a bite. I wasn't game to buy from the hornets nest of ladies I just disturbed just in case they were going to add Arsenic as a condiment.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This gentleman doesn't object to having his photo taken, so he gets my business. Three rounds of various skewers. My apologies for not providing close up photos of the food, but as you can imagine it is difficult to hold food in one hand and to single-handedly operate a camera with the other. Oil dripped on my camera bag which was bad enough. So I scoffed down the three skewers. I had chicken on a skewer, octopus balls on skewer, and baby octopus. All in all an excellent feast was had.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The crowd started to become bigger and the cues became longer so I decided to do some people watching. I found a seat towards the end of Dixon St. (near Goulburn St.) and watched to world go by. Later got into a deep and meaningful discussion with a "good sort" (man was I drooling but that is another story for another blog) about humanity which lasted over an hour. There is no good reason to be lonely in a city like Sydney and there is always someone to chat with. What more does one need to be content. Well feed, content, watching the world go by. Now this is living.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dixon St.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Haymarket, NSW</span></div><br />
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<small><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cnr+Dixon+%26+Little+Hay+St,+haymarket,+nsw&aq=&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=29.386906,56.513672&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Little+Hay+St+%26+Dixon+St,+Haymarket+New+South+Wales+2000&t=m&ll=-33.878682,151.204362&spn=0.010689,0.012875&z=15" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-70770433912252143702011-11-13T13:28:00.004+11:002011-11-13T16:51:03.114+11:00Gourmet Ultimo Chinese Terrace - North Chinese - Ultimo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUXhmOJsgfMh4EZzRnyRTk7KdovXHpKS_2dIk_Lb1wXEtsiVwMlQSf1jMnjAu4fS6XJdoUtCglRah6HpydKICuar9Iq0u0vQrd8S8or1RGnQrFcT76bZuyTvL8QlhSLIVRkB38DsWJVOX/s1600/XO+Sauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUXhmOJsgfMh4EZzRnyRTk7KdovXHpKS_2dIk_Lb1wXEtsiVwMlQSf1jMnjAu4fS6XJdoUtCglRah6HpydKICuar9Iq0u0vQrd8S8or1RGnQrFcT76bZuyTvL8QlhSLIVRkB38DsWJVOX/s200/XO+Sauce.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I'm having problems starting this blog as it concerns a condiment called <u>XO Sauce</u>. The problem is that I can't compare it to anything I currently buy at my Asian grocer or any other shop for that matter. It's not like Soya Sauce. It's not like Kecap manis. It is not like fish sauce and nothing like shrimp paste. I've become obsessed with this sauce simply because of one meal I tried at the <u>Gourmet Ultimo Chinese Terrace restaurant</u> at Ultimo. A simple trinity consisting of a handful of nondescript seafood (any seafood would have worked), home made Chinese noodles and XO sauce created a meal sensation that has had a profound effect on me.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">By profound I mean I think about this meal all the time. Currently placed high on my current shopping list I intend to buy XO sauce (in various brands) next time I visit my local Asian grocer to try out in my home cooked meals. I'm overcome with how the simple trinity of basic ingredients created a most excellent meal.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">So what is XO sauce? Developed in the 1980s in Hong Kong for Cantonese cuisine, it is made of roughly chopped dried seafoods including scallops, dried fish and shrimp and cooked with chili peppers, onions, garlic and oil. XO sauce can be used as a condiment on the side of main dishes or used in cooking to enhance the flavour of fish, meats, vegetables, and otherwise bland foods such as tofu or noodles. Home cooks often use this sauce as the chief flavorant for fried rice.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I've known of the <u>Gourmet Ultimo Chinese Terrace</u> in Ultimo for several years. I stumbled into them by accident when I once stayed at the Vulcan Hotel a couple of doors down on a business trip. Typical of myself I wasn't too fond of the attached hotel restaurant even though the bill was paid by my employer. I seem to have a sixth sense which reliably sources cheap & cheerful eating opportunities so I had no problems finding this place once I was in the vicinity. Since then I had eaten there so long that I forgot what I ate, except to remember that it was good, so good that it was on my "must visit again list". So I made a special effort to drop in on my last visit to Sydney.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was on an eating Safari so I only ordered the <span style="font-size: small;"><u>XO Seafood with Home Made Noodles</u> simply because I love seafood and suspected that the noodles would be good (they were excellent !!!). The "XO" part intrigued me. It simply sounded exotic so I had to try it.</span></div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Whilst I waited for my meal I became absorbed by the surroundings. Many of the menu items published on the wall were in a Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, I don't know) language. It would appear as if they have specific Asian clientele that are homesick and come here for an authentic fix of Chinese cooking. They go to the effort to state: "Booking for live seafood and special soup." on their menu (see attached printed menu below). It gives the impression that something special is happening on certain hours of the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">You are not handed a menu (though they did have printed menus for you to take home) to read and are expected to read menus laid out on the walls. The ones that appealed to me the most appear to be in Chinese as I expect they are aimed at the discerning Chinese speaking client and are more authentic than what might be offered to less tolerant white Australians. Several <u>Bitter Mellon</u> (Bitter Mellon & Beef with Rice for $13.80) themed dishes that they had on offer come to mind.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Most of you of non Asian background would have noticed <u>Bitter Melon Fruit</u> in various Asian groceries and wondered how to eat it (as I have). Well here is a great opportunity. Simply come on down to this fine eatery at Ultimo and order one of their dishes with it. Except I personally haven't tried it, so don't shoot the messenger if your experience ends up being a total disaster.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Bitter Melon Fruit has a distinct warty exterior and an oblong shape. It is hollow in cross-section, with a relatively thin layer of flesh surrounding a central seed cavity filled with large flat seeds and pith. The fruit is most often eaten green, or as it is beginning to turn yellow. At this stage, the fruit's flesh is crunchy and watery in texture, <span style="color: black;">similar to cucumber, chavote or green capsicum, but bitter.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KgaEQ91idH9lMQjCt1R-KlSGAh4aNuqHs3WsK2V6Vr33_jN6900yuw3aRpLH1LXfHN5qlQP4NnKYu-jROyCQpK-Qe0gbD-9k11qZMuIIUkKPmkqgscXT9-0SRBWDsT4ZvVkpAAx1gHoi/s1600/Outside+photo+s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gourmet Ultimo Chinese Terrace</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12 Mary Ann St.</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ultimo NSW 2007</div><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tel.: (02) 9212 6308</span><br />
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<small><a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=12+Mary+Ann+Street,+Ultimo,+Sydney,+New+South+Wales&aq=0&sll=-33.87788,151.204298&sspn=0.006645,0.021973&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=12+Mary+Ann+St,+Ultimo+New+South+Wales+2007&t=m&ll=-33.882815,151.196938&spn=0.010688,0.012875&z=15" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-32974928901499747382011-11-10T16:39:00.001+11:002011-11-11T08:16:42.933+11:00Tasuke - Japanese - Canberra CBD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B4cY2AgV1SFdDLL1tyxS8h7z6RZv782h3-tJGlBDbyYfhaBVapCkZaArjFtbuTpDWf8gUQYTvWCkcmyi557XUkvOCdJXWYhpmL76aKAhS9alnYmVF1wtFvylLPXjeJZvQTor7nZzA_2y/s1600/Hello_kitty_character_portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B4cY2AgV1SFdDLL1tyxS8h7z6RZv782h3-tJGlBDbyYfhaBVapCkZaArjFtbuTpDWf8gUQYTvWCkcmyi557XUkvOCdJXWYhpmL76aKAhS9alnYmVF1wtFvylLPXjeJZvQTor7nZzA_2y/s200/Hello_kitty_character_portrait.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">You would be forgiven to think that Canberra has very little to offer in the way of culinary adventures because you might right to think so. It seems that there is a law of emigration dynamics which states that once you have reached the country of destination you stop traveling. Case in show is New Your City with its Staten Island immigration facility which was used until the advent of widespread air-travel. It would seem as if the journey was so hard that as soon as immigrants crossed the border they lost the will to travel further and settled close to their entry point. NYC is a classic example.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In a similar vein San Francisco and other entry ports were settled in a similar manner. So was the case with Sydney. It would appear that once an immigrants foot touched Terra Australis the need to travel would end. This trend encouraged the growth of ethnic communities. With cultural diversity came culinary diversity which has created some standout cities such as NYC, London, San Francisco and Sydney which come to mind. Cities and locations that did not experience this level of emigration never evolved and while they might aspire to greater heights they will never achieve them, while any attempts made trying invariably end with mediocre results. Had Canberra had a vibrant Asian community of the likes of Cabramatta, Campsie or Haymarket then it's culinary standards would have been high. Fortunately we have cars, trains, buses and aeroplanes that connect us with Sydney so that we can experience the culture Sydney has to offer. Having said all this, there are exceptions and there really are some quality eating establishments in and around Canberra. In fact I discovered a little Japanese restaurant right slap in the middle of Canberra located in the Sydney Building. Like all good discoveries they all invariably happen by accident.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Using the "suck it and see" principle I enter a restaurant called "Tasuke" named after Isshin Tasuke who is a fictional Japanese person who has appeared in novels and plays, kodan, television and film jidaigeki and other media. Brimming with the Japanese values of giri and ninjo, the fishmonger Tasuke is the epitome of the Edokko, the son of Edo. A stock character in works set during the time of the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu (who ruled from 1623 to 1651), he collaborates with the veteran samurai Okubo Hikozaemon. Tasuke is so beloved that although fictional, he has a grave at a temple in Minato, Tokyo.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Though I know little about Japanese culture this place feels like the real deal. It seems to have the right atmosphere. I'm starting to like this place. I study the menu and consider my options.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The establishment has a bench seating arrangement and Japanese menus on the wall. The menu looks good (see attached menu images below) and I'm a little confused as to exactly what I am going to order. A tipple of Japanese booze looks like the right way to start.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I opt for the Chu-hi which is an alcoholic drink originating from Japan. The name is derived from "shochu highball". Traditional Chu-hi is made with shochu and carbonated water flavored with lemon. More recently available flavours have recently multiplied to including lime, grapefruit, apple, orange, pineapple, grape, kiwi, ume, yuzu, lychee, and peach. I decide on the "Green Apple variant. I was quite thirsty so to avoid gulping this down in one hit manner I asked for a bottle of plain table water so that I could savor the Chu-hi. This made an excellent appetizer for what I was about to order. Once the order was placed I settled into the pastime of people watching out through the window while my order was prepared.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Towards the end of my visit I witnessed a group of the restaurant owners Japanese friends show up and observed the formalities of Japanese greetings. Lots of courteous bows of respect went in all directions as a sign of respect to each other. I was quite impressed with the display and it occurred to me that we have a real Japanese restaurant in Canberra run by real Japanese people. Don't procrastinate and get down here as soon a possible. I can highly recommend the place. My score AAA+++ Highly recommended.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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122 Alinga Street Map<br />
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I remember the old brewery on Broadway with fondness as it permeated the smell of the local air with the smell of a brewery. My first credit card & personal loan was provided by the Broadway Credit Union in this part of town. It's this part of Sydney that I have a strong affinity for. So having a fine Chinese eatery gives me a reason to visit my former stomping ground. Enough of this sentimental bullshit, but I just wanted the reader know how connected I am with this part of Sydney.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">On my way to visit <u>Gourmet Ultimo Chinese Terrace in Ultimo</u> I stumble across this fine looking eatery called <u>DY Sizzling Hot Pot.</u> My tired feet were getting a hammering from all the walking I was doing. So I stopped at DY Sizzling to have a rest, in the guise of having a meal. I follow my instincts and order item no.28 <u>Twice Cooked Pork</u> at $9.90.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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The meal was excellent and of a very high standard and had the same dish been served at an exclusive eatery I would not have been disappointed. I was initially confused about some leathery pieces of unidentified "stuff" which was difficult to chew. I later discovered that they were chillies by persistently biting on the leathery pieces. They provided an interesting surprise as once you succeeded in chewing threw they released an chilli burst of flavour (imagine....mild, mild, mild and then suddenly hot, spicy, wow inside your mouth).<br />
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I latter discovered that my street cred is pretty lousy as DY Sizzling also sells hard core liquor ( according to <a href="http://www.streetfood.com.au/2011/11/dy-sizzling-hotpot-chinese-broadway.html">Street Food on DY Sizzling</a> ) and I didn't even notice. Shame on me. I considered myself a man of the world.....apparently not. Then again I was visiting at 11:00am so my special alcohol seeking sensors were not working at that hour of the day.</div><div style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Shp 2/ 849 George St.<br />
NSW 2007 Ultimo<br />
Tel: (02) 9280 2812</div><br />
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It was 10 years ago that I had visited Dixon Food Court and had noticed a young gentleman behind the counter offering freshly crushed sugar cane. I ordered a glass of his freshly squeezed sugar cane juice and was highly impressed as I expected to be overdosed with a very sweet syrupy concoction and it was not what I expected. The young chap explained that he had travelled to Thailand and noticed freshly crushed sugar cane was popular in Thailand and he thought there might be a market for this kind of freshly crushed juice in Australia. He imported the juice crushing equipment directly from Thailand and the rest is history. At the time I commended him for his choice of "De Juice" as a trading name as I thought it was quite clever. He had great plans at the time to grow his juice business. I wonder if "De Juice" is still owned by him, but I have to say I was highly impressed by his entrepreneurial skills and wished him all the best in his travels. I take off my hat off to De Juice for being around for at least 10 years in its current location.<br />
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Today I find myself in Dixon Food Court and I have feasted on a "Tung-Po Meat" meal from Asian Style Cuisine and I've got a thirst. I was hitting the booze on the train on my way up to Sydney and I needed to give the Ethanol a rest. I head straight for my favourite juice vendor in Haymarket.<br />
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The colour green is used effectively to convey the product. It has a relaxing comforting atmosphere that you get from experiencing nature. The lady behind the counter is such a darling and takes great pride in her work. I managed to solicit a welcoming smile from her as I produced my camera to take photographs. So it's my turn to order....Well I'm as big as Ben Hur, so everything has to be king size, so I order the large sugar cane juice for $4.00 (small for $3.00). I notice other drinks on offer such as Honey Suckle Tea for $3.00.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ahh....Perfection. What more does one need to be happy in life. I'm much happier sitting here in "Ye Olde Dixon Food Court" sipping my freshly squeezed sugar cane juice than any fancy smancy, pretencious smart arse pompous expensive restaurant. This is the life.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The BBQ Pork. Roast Duck & Roast Pork looked simple. A small serving of green vegetables provides some balance. It was good. I discovered duck and made several mental comparisons to chicken. The bone structure was a little different. I thought to myself that the duck was more two dimensional (flatter) while chook is three dimensional (wider proportions). I had splashed some chilli over the meal to lift its flavour. The pork was delicious. A mix of BBQ pork & roast pork provided contrast. Well I was happy as Larry. I headed of to the drinks bar and ordered an exotic Asian "you beauty" with crushed ice, red beans and other flavours. I didn't blog that drink as I was tired from my train trip from Canberra.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Finally after months of procrastination I've travelled all the way from Canberra to Sydney and made my way to Dixon Food Court. The first of many quality Asian cheap eateries available in Sydney that I plan to visit. Canberra has cheap Asian food courts, but they'll only satisfy you if you sincerely believe Ham and Pineapple pizza is gourmet tucker. Standing in awe of what's on offer I realise that I can only have one meal, but I want it all. This is going to be a good trip.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">"Food, glorious food! We're anxious to try it. Three banquets a day -- Our favourite diet! <br />
Oh, food, Wonderful food, Marvellous food, Glorious food." </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I settle for <b>item No. 35</b> which is described as "<b>Tung-Po meat</b>". As far as my Cantonese / Mandarin language skills are concerned I have the literacy skills of a new born, I can't tell you what "Tung-Po" means or what it might contain besides the obvious. On the other hand I have an appreciation for hard core food porn and this baby looks like it has the pedigree to become the Penthouse Meal of the <strike>Year</strike> <strike>Century</strike> Millennium. At $9:00 it looks like a bargain.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I wait about 15 minutes, which is a good sign as this gives me the confidence that this is not a reheated frozen dinner bought at the supermarket. My number is called and I collect my order. My mouth waters, my palms begin to sweat in anticipation. It becomes clear that my trip to Sydney is going to be a good one.<br />
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The pork is cooked to perfection. The fusion of flavours makes this one tasty dish. I momentarily experience food envy when I notice other diners carrying shovel loads on plates with all sorts of temptations from other Asian food vendors. I refocus on my meal at hand and realise that this is one quality meal. This meal scores 10/10. Meat lover's will give it 12/10. I don't care what it's rated at. It's bloody excellent.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014849265462204842.post-38518993711371796262011-10-09T22:28:00.000+11:002011-10-11T18:44:11.834+11:00Chick - Oh - Roll<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The first time I saw you I knew it was love at first sight. The thought of your golden crispy skin, my mouth waters simply at the thought of you. Your innards consisting of cabbage, carrots, various spices and other mysterious ingredients are an euphoric turn on that grows by the hour. I think of you both night and day. You are but one and one and only true love and I yearn for you all the time. Finally our love has developed into something much closer. When I saw you, hiding behind the glass at my local Take Away I knew I had to have you. You were shy at first resisting my advances, when suddenly in one foul swoop I opened my mouth and swallowed you whole. My love we are now one, having consummated our feeling for one another. Now I feel you inside my body. You make me feel warm. You inspire me. You give my life purpose. We soon realise that nothing lasts forever and that you will be leaving soon. I lower my bowels towards the ceramic bowl and with the accuracy of a B-52 bomber pilot I drop my payload with pin point accuracy. I take one last sentimental look as I pull the chain, as I wish you farewell and thank you for the love we had.<br />
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I say it's better to have loved and passed a chiko roll than never having had loved a chiko roll at all.Epicurious de Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13262631819287893974noreply@blogger.com1