Category Archives: asian food

ayam bakar

I’ve really been enjoying the Malay style chicken from Rasa Restaurant called Ayam Bakar. It’s marinated in fenugreek, galangal, lemon grass and tumeric. So many flavours; yum! Photos by Kitty.

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curry for breakfast (again)

As I explained in an earlier post, a few days ago I had my first ever breakfast curry. What I didn’t realise at the time was how easy it is to get curry for breakfast in Malaysia.The last two days … Continue reading

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melbourne in three days – food

Kit and I spent the weekend in Melbourne. One of my favourite things about Melbourne is the food. The variety and quality is hard to beat. Supper Inn was really tasty and popular on Friday night, they were turning away … Continue reading

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bún bò huế from viet hoah @ west end

At least once a week I order the Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) from Viet Hoah Restaurant in West End, Brisbane. It has to be my all time favourite soup, words can’t describe the mix of flavours contained. … Continue reading

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a three day weekend

With the surplus of working days this leap year, Kitty and I thought it would be nice to have a three day weekend. Friday After reading so many good reviews we decided to venture the half block to Piaf, a … Continue reading

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sim’s asian bbq marinade recipe

Ingredients: Half a bunch of coriander leaves Coriander roots from a full bunch Quarter of a bunch of mint leaves 5 tbsp peanut oil Small amount of crushed peanuts 5 tbsp sweet chilli 2 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp light … Continue reading

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Dinner @ Green Papaya

Last night we once again enjoyed fireworks from our balcony, this time @ sunset! The sun setting over the mountains in the distance, and the industrial cranes nearby made a special viewing event. We then ventured to East Brisbane to … Continue reading

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rice paper rolls & tea in kangaroo point park

An enjoyable recent pastime of mine is eating rice paper rolls and drinking tea in kangaroo point park. There are a series of public chairs and tables available on top of the cliffs that overlook Brisbane river and the city. … Continue reading

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