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…
Best Restaurants & Cheap Eats Australia & International
Sure the Coco & Vine team spend way too much time in cafes, but when we need to come down from the four cup caffeine high, we beat the street looking for some of the best restaurants and food treats. From the best innovative restaurants to tasty food trends, we'll track them down. Australia has become a nation of foodies and we're blessed with mix of food cultures that spawn an almost endless range of food possibilities.
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…
Eastside Kitchen and Bar Chippendale
In Short: Eastside Kitchen + Bar does the impossible task of creating a playful, experimental menu with sophisticated flavours. Come to be surprised, and delighted, with incredible dishes that are never the same, no matter how many times you come! Eastside Kitchen & Bar – Kensington St. Sydney I love a good adventure, especially one…
House Bar & Bistrot Potts Point
In Short: Take an Italian passeggiata at House Bar & Bistrot, the latest authentic Italian restaurant in Potts Point. Come for the expertly home-made and locally grown ingredients, crafted into incredible dishes on the ever-changing menu, that is sure to satisfy all your Italian food cravings. Ah, Italy. Long, lazy summer afternoons, amazing food, good…
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…