DUBUDANG 두부당 🥢// Housemade Tofu: a little gem in Epping 💎

Yesterday, I was working from home at my friend's place, where he suggested we get lunch at a restaurant nearby that had recently opened and that he was keen to try out, as he had noticed that it has been incredibly popular every night, with long queues. 

I speak of none other than Dubudang, which has now been open for exactly one month, with a menu that focuses on housemade tofu. The owners are a couple, where the husband, Leo, took over his parents' tofu-making business, which started in Busan in 1998, and his wife is the head chef creating all the amazing dishes on their menu! Talk about a power couple! 

They decided to close their Busan location last year to bring their flavours to Sydney, and I can honestly say this spot is truly a local gem! Let me get into the details!

Caraway ☕✨| Newest Cafe in Burwood

It's been almost two months since this new cafe opened in Burwood, and I'm here to share my thoughts on it with you to kick-start the year on my blog. Conveniently located on the peaceful George Street, a 3-minute walk from Burwood Station, Caraway Cafe is the newest addition to the 'coolest neighbourhood in Australia' (and #16 in the world) by Time Out Magazine in 2025.

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.