ellu cafe 🍃 / worth the hype? ☕

I visited ellu cafe, which is a cute little cafe nestled in a heritage building in Darlinghurst, about a 15-minute walk from Central Station. My friend Tony and I heard that this place was popular for their French Toast and matcha drinks using ceremonial-grade matcha powder. 

When we arrived, there was a large crowd already waiting around at the front of the cafe; however, I noticed an online waiting list, so we left our details and walked around the neighbourhood. We waited about 30 minutes before getting a call to let us know that our table was ready. 

Ramen Auru | Lunch under $20 in Sydney! 🍜

The moment my physio told me that they were serving ramen at lunch time for under $20, I was sold! Under $20 in this economy!!! If you're in the north and looking for a lunch spot under $20, consider Ramen Auru. This spot is located at Crows Nest on the busy road, Falcon Street. 

YAN | Asian Smokehouse Restaurant 🍖🥥

Finally, a meal worth writing about! It's been a while since I've had a good meal, and I'm delighted to share this little gem with you all. I first heard about this place roughly two years ago and had finally booked a table for two, for a girls' night out with my bestie and me at YAN restaurant, a one-hatted Asian Smokehouse located in Wolli Creek. 

Bar Morris | Shan't Return 🥩

Over the weekend, I booked a table to dine at Bar Morria via the First Table app, which offered 50% off the food menu, where I caught up with a friend. 

🦆🍚 Gion Duck Rice | Kyoto eats

Have you ever craved a dish from a specific time? For me, it's the Gion Duck Rice at Kyoto, Japan, that I had two years ago. It was a unique dining experience in an underground, small and cozy 7-seater open kitchen restaurant serving up just one dish that they specialise which is their duck hitsumabushi, located on the busy streets of Gion. 

Viral 'Old Baby' cake | Du Plessy Pralin & Otello 🍰

 

I was visiting the North Shore area, and decided to see if luck was on my side to purchase the 'Old Baby' cake, or japonaise cake that recently went viral due to a Chinese influencer, and now the local news has been sharing the hype. Tucked away in a cute little mall in West Pymble, Du Plessy Pralin & Otello is a small chocolatier and patisserie shop that offers a selection of beautiful truffle chocolates and cakes too. 

🪸 Koral: Bali’s First Aquarium Restaurant | Bali eats

Before going to Bali in 2023, I made a booking at Koral: Bali’s First Aquarium Restaurant for one obvious reason, it was an aquarium dining experience, and no one in my family had ever been to one before, so I thought this would be the perfect occasion to book this experience and enjoy it together.

🦐 Shrimpis Restaurant | Bali eats

 

Located in the heart of Seminyak and close to Petitenget Temple, Shrimpis is a nautical-themed restaurant with cute decors matching the theme, where it offers a wide range of seafood on its menu with global flavours! They have everything from fish, lobsters, king prawns, calamari and even oysters, which are all locally sourced, freshly caught and prepared. 

It's a perfect spot to escape the hot humid weather, as it has a cosy and comfortable atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. We also spotted a stray cat hanging around too. 

🍋 Toei Surry Hills | Take 50% Off The Bill!

Opened its doors earlier this year Toei is an Asian Australian fusion restaurant located in the colourful and diverse suburb of Surry Hills. What better way to represent Sydney's ever-evolving and growing influence on the Asian culture in Australia, especially when it comes to food.