Silky egg drop soup with sweet corn, kani crab sticks, chicken broth and scallions for a comforting Filipino-Chinese style dish. Silky egg ribbons, sweet corn and delicate crab come together in a bowl that feels light, comforting and deeply familiar in any Filipino home. #kaniandcornsoup Soup has always had a...
Fish heads aren’t for everyone, but for those who know, they’re one of the finest cuts of the fish. Tender cheeks, silky collagen, and bean curd soaked in a rich soy braise make this one of the most comforting Chinese dishes you’ll ever eat. Braised Fish Head with Bean Curd...
Sometimes the best discoveries aren’t new at all. It took me walking into Cake4U’s new Albany location to realise I’d actually been visiting them years ago. The familiar aroma of freshly baked Asian breads brought it all back and reminded me why these bakeries are so hard to leave empty-handed. ...
Sometimes the simplest vegetables make the most satisfying meals. This Stir Fried Cauliflower combines blistered cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy wood ear mushrooms in a savoury, glossy sauce that proves meat isn’t always necessary for a memorable dinner. Stir Fried Cauliflower with tomatoes, wood ear mushrooms and oyster sauce. A...
A simple steamed chicken dish that transforms into something far more comforting than it has any right to be. Tender, juicy, and finished with sizzling garlic oil, it’s a quiet reminder that minimal effort can still deliver maximum flavour. Steamed pulled chicken with ginger, spring onion, garlic oil, soy sauce...
Hui’s Kitchen in Albany serves affordable Chinese buffet-style lunches with unlimited refills, generous portions and homestyle dishes. Unlimited refills, homestyle Chinese cooking and lunch prices that feel like they’ve travelled back in time. One of Albany’s best-value hidden gems. As I’ve mentioned before, Wednesdays are a little different for our...
Peking Garden Zurich review featuring Chicken Katsu Curry and Peking Noodles after a visit to Oerlikon Market. Sometimes the best travel meals come from random discoveries. Sometimes they become stories about salty curry, bland noodles, and trying to rescue lunch by mixing both together.  There is a specific kind of...
Chewy rice noodles tossed in chilli crisp, sesame paste, garlic, soy sauce, cucumber, and fresh coriander. The upgraded version of every instant noodle obsession from university days. Chewy noodles, crunchy chilli oil, fresh cucumber, and that addictive sesame-garlic hit in every bite. #chillicrispnoodles #noodles #comfortfood #asianfood #sesamenoodles If university food...
Creamy congee with salted duck egg, prawns, shiitake mushrooms, and mustard greens in a rich seafood broth. A bowl of pure comfort layered with deep savoury richness, sweet seafood notes, and that silky texture you just keep coming back to. #congee #saltedegg #comfortfood #asiancuisine #umami We started this week with...
Beef and potato cubes stir fried with garlic, soy sauce and ginger, coated in a savoury glossy sauce. Hearty cubes coated in a savoury glaze, simple ingredients turned into something deeply satisfying and comforting. #stirfriedbeefandpotatoes #dongbeicuisine #homecooking There are dishes that impress with technique, and then there are dishes that...
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