From Across the Kitchen Table: Chinese

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Thursday, 23 June 2016

Jin Tai Zi, Castle Hill (CLOSED)

Delicious Pan Fried Pork Buns

Underneath that uninviting and unexciting facade is a gem of a restaurant waiting to be discovered in the heart of Castle Hill. It seems only Chinese people know of this place... for now. We have been to this place so many times and the dishes are seriously so delicious and authentic. The owners speak very little English but they do have an English menu posted on the wall. The place is small with only 3 tables inside and recently added 2 more outside its shop. Contrary to many Chinese restaurants, I find these owners really nice and kind.

It doesn't matter how many restaurants are located just across the road in Castle Towers,

this one tops our list anytime, any day!

The owner making some dumplings.

Pork and Chive Dumplings with Chilli Oil

Pork and Vegetable Wonton

BBQ Pork Fried Rice

Shrimp and Pork Cabbage Fried Rice

Special Beef Noodle Soup

BBQ Pork with Vegetable Fried Noodle

Shrimp and BBQ Pork Fried Noodle

The owner asked if we wanted it spicy and hot or not. I asked for the chilli sauce to be separated if possible.
He misunderstood me (or I him) and cooked 2 versions of it instead, which I really appreciate.

On the left is the spicy version and on the right the original version. Both tasted so delicious!

Jin Tai Zi

Shop 3, Castle Mall Arcade
289 Old Northern Rd
Castle Hill New South Wales 2154

(Located opposite the stairs to Castle Hill Music School)

Saturday, 4 June 2016

Tim Ho Wan and Cheers Cut at The District, Chatswood

The Baked BBQ Pork Buns was the reason why we wanted to dine at Tim Ho Wan Chatswood because we miss having them. I tried them the first time in Tim Ho Wan, Mongkok (read here) a few years ago and they were by far the best buns I've ever had. So I got a bit excited when I heard about the opening of their first branch in Chatswood.

My excitement soon faded into disappointment. It was a strange experience. The BBQ Pork Buns and Osmanthus cake were nothing like the ones I tasted in Hong Kong. There was nothing extraordinary and so were the other dishes.

Good thing a giant fried squid from Cheers Cut came to the rescue and that was really good!

Cold Barley

Beef Ball with Bean Curd Skin

Congee with Pork, Century Egg and Salted Egg

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork

Vermicelli Roll with BBQ Pork

Steamed Egg Cake

Tonic Medlar and Osmanthus Cake

Oh my gawd! Giant fried squids are my kryptonite!

They're so delicious!

My fried squid drizzled with spicy chilli sauce. Nom!

Tim Ho Wan
Webpage
1 Railway St, Chatswood

Cheers Cut
Webpage
Shop P3, The District @ Chatswood Interchange

Friday, 12 February 2016

2016 Chinese New Year Celebrations in Sydney and Lunch at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Haymarket.

It's that time of the year again when the streets of Sydney is once more filled with colourful and bright lanterns,

red decorations, sounds of beating drums and lion dancers.

This year, 12 giant lanterns representing the Chinese zodiac signs will illuminate Sydney's most iconic locations. Most of them will be on display from 10-14 February 2016.

Now let's start our quest and find your zodiac lantern!

Chinese Masonic Society

The lion bowed 3 times as a symbol of respect.

The name Three Lanes Seven Alley, literally Sanfang-Qixiang was derived from an ancient Chinese district in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Covering an area of 40 hectares, this street district with a cluster of ancient residential buildings is the largest well-preserved historical heritage site in China.

The houses were built by wealthy people during the Ming and Qing dynasties
and has also been home to many famous people.

You don't get to see a lot of restaurants serving Fujian food in Sydney
so upon seeing this restaurant, I can't help but miss food from home.
Now I can't wait to have a plate of stinky tofu all for myself!