Spice Temple (Sydney)

This is my third visit to Spice Temple in Sydney and my first sitting at the bar for lunch. My colleague suggested us to share a pork burger which is available at the bar only. Succulent pork with perfect crackling balanced by pickled radish and a sauce – all inside a warm brioche. What more can you ask for?

On top of the burger, we had the dumplings and the stir fried cumin lamb with steamed bread pockets. Both dishes were excellent and compliments well with the special beverages. The rhubarb lassi was particularly nice.

Details: 
Spice Temple Sydney
Basement, 10 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.rockpool.com/sydney/spice-temple/

Yoshii (Sydney)

We went to Yoshii on Valentine’s Day for their special menu. While expecting the usual drop in standards for this ‘special’ occasion, we still had high expectations due to its reputation.

The food is best described as a clash of east and west, rather than a perfect balance between the two. Dishes such as trio of snapper, venison carpaccio with chocolate sauce, and poached lamb with soy sauce had beautiful presentation. However the flavour fell short.

The sushi plate rescued the meal – simple, authentic and very fresh. So we would recommend you to dine at the sushi bar.

Details:
Yoshii
115 Harrington St 
The Rocks NSW 2000
http://www.yoshii.com.au/

Crazy Wings (Sydney)

4 of us decided to wind down the working week over a few skewers at Crazy Wings in Chinatown. The restaurant is reputed for, well, chicken wings but also offers a variety of meat and vegetable skewers. Meat skewers are grilled to order and served on a central platter on the table.

There were 6 types of chicken wings to choose from, with honey soy my favourite. Overall the skewers were overly spiced and intensely savory. I supposed that helped the beverage sales, but certainly not our palates by the end of the night.

Details: 
Crazy Wings 
Shop 41, 1 Dixon St 
Haymarket NSW 2000 
http://www.crazywings.com.au/