What to eat in Australia.

[sparky-elpaso]

This reply got buried in another thread under an avalanche of posts about other matters.

 

Hi Sparky.

 

Australian bacon is "middle bacon" - it includes the loin (meaty bit) and the streaky "tail". Most bacon in buffets and restaurants will be this combination cut. It is rarely cooked to a crisp although well cooked bacon has nice crusty edges where the fat crisps up without turning the meaty eye into cardboard.

 

 

In some families individuals prefer one end over the other - leading to the old rhyme.

 

Jack Sprat could eat no fat, His wife could eat no lean and so between the two of them they licked the platter clean.

 

Enjoy your food and (I trust) wine tour of Sydney.

 

Colleen

 

Thanks. I knew a lot of nursery rhymes have a basis but I hadn't heard of that one. I think Canadian bacon is probably the lean part of that cut.

[davethescot]

I would recommend that you have a look at this site http://www.goodguides.com.au/sydney/

 

The Sydney Morning Herald guide is quite well respected. They have a hat rating system, with 3 being the highest - you will pay quite a bit of these restaurants. The one hat restaurants are also really good.

 

I live in Sydney and if you want to know some of the places that local's eat I would recommend the following. These places won't be touristy but they do great food and are quite inexpensive.

 

Phamish - the best vietnamese in Sydney. It's on Palmer Street in East Sydney

 

Il Baretto - Bourke Street

 

Bodega - Surry hills - quite expensive but absolutely amazing food

 

Thainesia - Oxford Street - does't look like much but great food

 

Porteno - a new restaurant that is quite expensive but again the food is out of this world

 

Spice I am - Commonwealth Street - very spicy but yummy Thai

 

Victoria Rooms on Victoria Street Darlinghurst if you like high tea.

 

WildFire in the Overseas Passenger Terminal is really good with great views but quite expnesive.

 

If you want an amazing view of the city go to either Summit or Centre Point. They are revolving restaurants but you can also just go up there for a drink.

 

Oh you also get great views in the Bar in the Shangri La - it's on the 40th floor or something ridiculous like that.

 

Hope this helps.

 

David

[rugbypopsie]

Phillips Foote in George Street near the overseas passenger terminal...old Sydney pub and beer garden with great food..not expensive and then you can explore the shops etc. in the historic Rocks area.

Aussie food experience...try a pie with mushy peas and gravy from Harry's Cafe de Wheels.

[sparky-elpaso]

I would recommend that you have a look at this site http://www.goodguides.com.au/sydney/

 

The Sydney Morning Herald guide is quite well respected. They have a hat rating system, with 3 being the highest - you will pay quite a bit of these restaurants. The one hat restaurants are also really good.

 

I live in Sydney and if you want to know some of the places that local's eat I would recommend the following. These places won't be touristy but they do great food and are quite inexpensive.

 

Phamish - the best vietnamese in Sydney. It's on Palmer Street in East Sydney

 

Il Baretto - Bourke Street

 

Bodega - Surry hills - quite expensive but absolutely amazing food

 

Thainesia - Oxford Street - does't look like much but great food

 

Porteno - a new restaurant that is quite expensive but again the food is out of this world

 

Spice I am - Commonwealth Street - very spicy but yummy Thai

 

Victoria Rooms on Victoria Street Darlinghurst if you like high tea.

 

WildFire in the Overseas Passenger Terminal is really good with great views but quite expnesive.

 

If you want an amazing view of the city go to either Summit or Centre Point. They are revolving restaurants but you can also just go up there for a drink.

 

Oh you also get great views in the Bar in the Shangri La - it's on the 40th floor or something ridiculous like that.

 

Hope this helps.

 

David

 

Thanks. I've noticed that Sydney is quite multi-cultural which makes things interesting.

[jannandjohn]

I would recommend that you have a look at this site http://www.goodguides.com.au/sydney/

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Hope this helps.

 

David

excellent post..as it should really help the OP, very informative..and not full of ridiculous food item suggestions, that us Aussies don't even eat..

[sparky-elpaso]

excellent post..as it should really help the OP, very informative..and not full of ridiculous food item suggestions, that us Aussies don't even eat..

 

There really weren't that many silly suggestions - and I knew to take them with a grain of salt. You guys obviously have a great sense of humor - looking forward to coming "down under".

 

I'm really looking forward to the meat pie from Harry's. Love the history of the place - they have a great web site.

[jannandjohn]

- looking forward to coming "down under".

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and hope you have a great time!!(just didn't want you to waste it looking for unsourceable food;))

[Kiwi Kruzer]

I'm really looking forward to the meat pie from Harry's. Love the history of the place - they have a great web site.

 

 

Pic of Harrys we took last time we were in Sydney...

Great place ...lots of fun.:)

[Kartgv]

Thanks for all the great ideas about what/where to eat! Any suggestions for restaurants in the Darling Harbor area where we'll spend 3 nights pre-cruise?

[CruisinEars]

I am loving this thread. My hubby is currently in Melbourne and the kids and I will be heading there in December for about a month. We are planning to spend some time in Sydney and Brisbane, in addition to our time in Melbourne and I was wondering about food options. We will be checking these options out and I have already had Tim Tams which are super yummy.

 

For the Melbourne-ites: any food/restaurant recommendations? My hubby has already discovered the Shepards pie at the Queen Victoria market and he thought it was delicious.

[davethescot]

Thanks for all the great ideas about what/where to eat! Any suggestions for restaurants in the Darling Harbor area where we'll spend 3 nights pre-cruise?

 

Coast is really nice in Darling Harbour - quite expensive but lovely

 

Chinta Ria is an excellent Thai and very well priced.

 

You can also find good food at George's and Nicks but they are aimed at tourists so the prices are quite high. It might be worth going a little bit further afield and try some of the restaurants mentioned in other posts.

 

In the City there is a food hall type place downstairs in the GPO on Martin Place and teh food is great and they have a lovely cheese and wine room.

[Pushka]

In Melbourne try Lygon Street for excellent Italian especially outside on a nice warm night Many restaurants to choose from. And many cafe choices in Bridge Road area for brunch.

 

On Darling Harbour there is a brilliant Indian Restaurant - starts with a Z.

[Aussie Gal]

For a great Italian meal you cannot go bast Ricardo's in Dundas Place, Albert Park. Also our favourite two French Bistros are Bistro Thierry in Malvern Road, Toorak and Chez Bob in Beatty Avenue, Armadale.

 

There are so many places to eat in the heart of Melbourne. Up and down the lanes and along Southbank to the Casino. It depends what sort of cuisine you like. We have every type of ethnic restaurant you can possibly imagine.

 

If you want a very Australian afternoon tea or lunch you can't go past the Hopetoun Tea Rooms in the Block Arcade just off Collins Street. You can also get sandwiches and cakes as well as scones.

 

Richmond Hill Larder in Bridge Road is great for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It has a very buzzy atmosphere and is always busy.

 

Jennie

[Chester & Brewster]

We really enjoyed Ice Cube in Darling Harbour, and BBQ King Chinese. Haven't been to Sydney since 2006, so apologies if either of these no longer exist.

The nicest fish & chips was from a place along the Corso in Manly - on the left hand side as you walk from the ferry towards the beach. Sorry can't remember the name!

 

Beetroot in burgers (or indeed any other food) should be outlawed! Yuck! :D

[thied]

We really enjoyed Ice Cube in Darling Harbour, and BBQ King Chinese. Haven't been to Sydney since 2006, so apologies if either of these no longer exist.

The nicest fish & chips was from a place along the Corso in Manly - on the left hand side as you walk from the ferry towards the beach. Sorry can't remember the name!

 

Beetroot in burgers (or indeed any other food) should be outlawed! Yuck! :D

 

 

Beetroot in burgers just ask at any Take away and you will get it, A hamburger with out Beetroot is not a ham burger.

That would be like going to sth Australian Take away and asking for a pie floater with out pea's

[The_Big_M]

Beetroot in burgers (or indeed any other food) should be outlawed! Yuck! :D

 

Beetroot... yum...

 

Maybe it should be added to pizza as well! :p

[thied]

I do thinks it called cockles we have them in the uk and they were great, they may spelt anf called some thing different. wish they had them here

[sludger]

Cor blimey mate, reminds me of when we used to go down the frog to the rub a dub and buy the jellied eels and wash em down wiv a pigs.

 

The good old days eh in the old east end.

 

Sludge

[4774Papa]

seriously, how many of us Aussies eat croc ?? !!:rolleyes:

 

I don't find our food is that different to the States..their restaurants just load the plate more..

I've had alligator in the USA. It isn't bad.

[4774Papa]

Vegamite

 

Wicihiti Grubs (not sure of the spelling)

 

camel

 

Hope this helps

 

DON

I had camel when I worked in Saudi Arabia. It is a lot like beef.

[Aus Traveller]

I do thinks it called cockles we have them in the uk and they were great, they may spelt anf called some thing different. wish they had them here

Similar to what we call 'pippis', but in Aust they are usually used as bait when fishing. I have eaten pippis cooked on a BBQ. They were quite OK, but I wouldn't rave. We cooked them for overseas visitors.

[rugbypopsie]

Have a great feed of fish and chips or a plate of wonderful aussie prawns...which they had them on the cruise ships!

[sparky-elpaso]

Thanks for all the tips. Just 4 months to go. :):):):)

[Debsta]

Sooooo peeps, as we were tsked tsked for talking about eating native animals, I just read a review for the Radiance voyage that just arrived Downunder and they served...........drum roll...............crocodile and kangaroo in the MDR :eek:. Who'da though huh :p

[sparky-elpaso]

Sooooo peeps, as we were tsked tsked for talking about eating native animals, I just read a review for the Radiance voyage that just arrived Downunder and they served...........drum roll...............crocodile and kangaroo in the MDR :eek:. Who'da though huh :p

 

I saw that too. Not sure about croc but I think we would definitely try the kangaroo. I've noticed it on a couple of menus for restaurants in Sydney. I've wondered if a restaurant would do an entree of kangaroo so we could try just a small amount - and not waste the cost of a main if we didn't like it (I think I'm using the correct terms for the courses - still learning to speak Aussie). :)