In Short: Ho Jiak Haymarket lives up to its namesake which means 好吃 or “Good Eats” in Chinese. The food is authentically Malaysian Nonya style and the dining experience there is like taking a quick trip back to Asia. Ho Jiak Malaysian Restaurant Sydney Back in September 2017, the Coco and Vine team reviewed a…
Gogyo Surry Hills
In Short: Gogyo specialises in Hakata Kogashi Ramen, which hails from Hakata, the ramen capital of Japan. Besides their excellent food, their service is impeccable, which makes for an excellent dining experience. I love my noodles, and I am not even ashamed to admit that I love them more than rice! To me, noodles are…
Thipsamai Restaurant Bangkok
In Short: No trip to Bangkok, Thailand would be complete without trying the famous Thipsamai Pad Thai. Get there early in the evening, otherwise wait times for a table could exceed an hour. You must try the orange juice, it’s the best orange juice you will ever drink! We were on holiday in Bangkok and…
God’s Creation Balmain
In Short: A cafe by day, and fine diner by night, God’s Creation truly reflects its name; heavenly good food. Our recommendation is the risotto, and the desserts deliver the perfect ending to an evening. One of my favourite suburbs in Sydney is Balmain. Known as the home of the working class, because it was…
Vanoir Paddington
In Short: Vanoir is your cake and cupcake boutique. Besides gorgeously baked goods, they also have drinking chocolate and a range of chocolate-coated edibles like cherries and nuts. To go with your edible gift, you can also purchase unique side gifts like perfumes, soy candles, and diffusers in their signature Amore Blanc scent. Vanoir Sydney Video…