Bao Dao (Chatswood Sydney)

We went to Bao Dao (Treasure Island, a nickname for Taiwan), a newly opened casual dining place at Chatswood, for dinner on a Friday night. The menu was very simple with all the classic Taiwanese street food in night markets – salted fried chicken, stewed pork knuckle, noodles... I particularly enjoyed the rice bowl with pork crackling. The greasy pork fat mixed well with the streamed rice. It is probably not good for your health, but certainly will satisfy your taste buds.

Details:
Bao Dao
Shop 8, 376 Victoria Avenue
Chatswood
http://www.baodao.com.au

Clareville Kiosk (Sydney)

We arrived at Clareville Kiosk for Sunday lunch. It was a nice drive along to northern beaches but the restaurant was not easy to find.

Aiming for a long enjoyable lunch, we went for the 6 course degustation. The meal was consistently good throughout. The seafood chowder at the start was my favourite. The eye fillet main course was extremely tender. And the pre-dessert apple crumble goat cheese ice-cream was a fantastic cleanser prior the carrot cake dessert. Portion of dessert should be bigger for a satisfying meal.

The newly awarded Chef Hat is well deserved.

Details:
Clareville Kiosk
27 Delecta Avenue
Clareville Beach
Avalon NSW 2107
http://clarevillekiosk.com.au/

David Jones Noodle Bar (Sydney)

I was brought by work colleagues to the Noodle Bar at David Jones Food Hall for a quick lunch. We got there early to avoid the queue which quickly built up over lunch time.

Menu prices are much higher than the normal food court, but the quality of food was reasonably good. My Thai chicken curry was sufficiently hot and the colleague’s Pad Thai looked appetising. And it was nice looking at the open kitchen to see the dishes being made.

Details:
Noodle Bar at David Jones Food Hall
65-77 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.davidjones.com.au/stores/Market-Street-Sydney