Great Thai food. Tastes really like home. Friendly staff and…read morevery reasonable price. You might feel that the restaurant is not too big but they offer really good Thai. Although it is located among many Thai restaurants, I personally prefer this one.

3.5 stars If I come…read morehere, it's for the fresh noodles that my friend introduced me to. Not to be confused with the Chinese hand-pulled noodles but rather Thai rice noodles. It's gotta be just the right stickiness, those noodles! You know, al dente but...for Asian noodles. Once you get that right, then Baby Bear is happy that it's "just right." I usually order the soup noodles and specify for them to use the fresh noodles so be sure not to forget about that important detail. Others seem to also be order some pork, sticky rice, and papaya salad too so if you're more in the mood for something more whole, then go for that.

I still mourn the day I moved away from The Point Deli…read more It used to be my local. A couple of times a week (ok, often more) I'd trundle down for one of their sumptuous sandwiches. Mostly I couldn't go past ham, avocado and salad on rye, and mostly I couldn't finish more than half. Those were happy times. Now I simply have to make a point of going back to the Point! After some time overseas I was delighted to note the shop's simple makeover (love the stripy cushions outside), but more thrillingly, my eyes went straight to the blackboard declaring Allpress coffee! Squee! I didn't think The Point Deli could get any better. Aside from the happy couple of tables outside, there are a few stools by windows and a large table to pull up a pew. But if you're coming for a lunchtime sandwich, you'll have to fight the hoards of hungry workers who all make similar pilgrimages to the point each day. Instead, I'd recommend taking your sandwich and your coffee and following your nose down the hill to Blues Point Reserve. Your deli feast will taste even better with that multi-million dollar view.

You know, I've always wanted to feel like a grown-up. This deli, more than the sandwiches, more…read morethan the salads, more than the baked goods and house-made banana bread, more than the coffee, more than the view just a short walk down the road, does that. There is a certain adult-like coolness about the space - which is painted white and cut into two parts (one room for eating and the adjoining one for ordering) - and the people - who are both alone and coupled and of much varied age. It is all very civilized and indeed, picturesque (the latter extends to the people who, here and there, look like they came straight out of a portrait picture, at least those regularly found in frames laid out for sale in department stores. This holds true particularly on my last visit, where one grandfather and his young grandson were sitting together for a meal). But you don't go to a deli for the crowd. The food here is sensational. On my last visit on a Sunday morning I had their breakfast egg roll sans the cheese and ham while, as per my request, was given a few extra things to add to the pot. As that suggests, the staff here are always very courteous about following through on your creative creations to the last dot when it comes to sandwiches - even if they're already pre-prepared. You always want to be around people who are willing to get their hands dirty. The chicken schnitzel sandwiches here are wildly popular based on my cursory observations while waiting for and then eating my breakfast roll.

While on my way to the airport, I was bummed that I didn't get the chance to pay Marickville Pork…read moreRoll a visit after all. We stopped in Ashfield for bao, when suddenly, I noticed the words "Marickville Pork Rolls" while my eyes screened across the shops. My eyes widened--sure it's not THE Marickville Pork Roll shop in Marickville (although we did pass by Marickville minutes later), but I wasn't going to leave Sydney without trying a pork roll. I figured, what better way to munch on my long flight with crappy meals than with a pork roll? Since it was still early in the morning, I got a pineapple/orange juice and it was so refreshing and exactly the zing I needed in the morning. Watching the pork roll made was heavenly--everything is made on premise (except the meat--have you seen that mountain?!) and it is great to see fresh ingredients being used. For $4.50, it was really cheap, given its large size and freshness. Even though I couldn't eat this while it was still hot, it was still delicious halfway through my 8-hour flight--buttery, firm, and the cha siu and meat slices were on point! Everything about the pork roll was so authentic and amazing, I don't think I'll have banh mi back home for awhile. So I didn't go to the actual Marickville Pork Roll, but I think I've pretty much redeemed myself by getting a pork roll as the very last thing I spent my money on in Sydney. This is definitely a cheap lunch/dinner option and the best thing about it is everything is fresh!

We didn't get glowing reviews from friends so we came with low expectations. My husband and I were…read morequite pleased with the taste of what we ordered (he had the palabok, I had the lechon). The price, not so much. But I suppose here at Cafe Manila, you pay a premium for the location, ambience and service. My husband cooks a lot of Filipino dishes at home (like the two we ordered), so we often use his cooking as a benchmark to judge Filipino eateries/restaurants. The palabok's sauce was a bit similar to his own, but I still prefer his version especially considering Cafe Manila's $20 price. The lechon was six square pieces of pork with a mountain of greens. It was good but this was really more like lechon kawali than lechon. The sauce, we think, is custom made. Again, it was good, my husband liked it, but I would've liked it a bit sweeter and to be closer in taste to Mang Tomas. The winner for me was the dessert, the fried suman. Two pieces of fried suman with two sweet sauces on the side and coconut shavings. The suman tasted exactly like what my grandmother makes for me, made more decadent by the accompanying sauces (back home, I just had it with plain white sugar). The suman is what would make me go back here. Actually scratch that, I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other dishes, to be able to write a bit more in my review. I'm giving it four stars despite only ranking the mains we had as good because I think it would be pretty excellent for those new to Filipino cuisine. The menu is not overwhelming like that of Lamesa (a Filo restaurant in the CBD) and the service is the best out of all the Filipino restaurants out there.

I am glad I did not read the reviews. What drew me to this restaurant was the fresh sounding menu…read more On a stripe of restaurants pasta, fries, steaks are the normal Fare so to find fresh sounding dishes it was to hard to pass up. My main of marinated chicken was piled high with fresh vegetables, there was a tang you expect from Filipino food and it was so refreshing. The dessert of toasted sesame seed gnocchi was an experience it was not to sweet or to rich.

Really nice Malaysian food. Tried the Bain Marie options and the food is full of flavour. Beef was…read moresucculent, lots of strong curry taste without being too chili. Will definitely need to try the cook to order food next time.

Hidden in the corner of a mall on Pitt street, this restaurant offers tasty Asian dishes for good…read morecoffee! The staff are nice and proactive in introducing best food of theirs. We ordered chicken leg with coconut rice, which is very delicious. Chicken leg is big and nicely fried. I like their rice with coconut sauce, fresh and delicious. Worth everyone to give a try. The environment is very spacious and relaxing.

Was kicked out without finishing food during their lunchtime break. Was not even told that it would…read morebe occurring. I offered that it was okay if they just let me sit and finish since I have paid already for the meal. But was denied. won't be going back ever again.

I grew up watching FRIENDS and envied the way they used to eat Chinese food out of a carton. I'm…read morenot too fond of Chinese Food (especially in Sydney as they never have Veg options) and prefer Thai food every time. So, when I accidentally found Thai In a Box, I was ecstatic! It is conveniently located just a few stores down the road from Burwood Westfield and within walking distance of the mall or station. I don't order from their set menus as I love making my own Thai stir-fry. After many different combinations, I now like to order Vegan - Wheat noodles in medium Thai sauce, with crushed garlic and sweet basil and lots of cashew nuts. They pack it in cute cartons with chopsticks, just like in F.R.I.E.N.D.S. The one time that I've eaten in store I ordered the Red curry and found it equally tasty!

I stayed in a hotel just a few storefronts from this breakfast and lunch restaurant. We ate here…read moreseveral times for breakfast as it was so close to our hotel (which didn't serve breakfast). On the last day I realized they have several types of milk available, including lactose free milk which is incredibly rare. So I promptly ordered a regular hot chocolate with lactose free milk. It came in a small glass with a biscuit. Most mornings I ordered a pot of earl grey tea which was loose leaf. It came in a small tea pot with a small tea cup, usually had about three cups of tea. For breakfast I typically ordered the mixed berry porridge with honey and cinnamon. I could have used more cinnamon and honey on my porridge but the amount of mixed berries was perfect. This place was definitely 80% regulars, mostly lawyers. They had several local newspapers available at the front of the restaurant. The restaurant is takeaway or dine in. They had an amazing selection of sandwich options but I never ate there for lunch.

We had breakfast here twice and think it's a good place. The first time I had a spinach and feta…read morequiche and carrot juice and the second time I had mixed berry porridge with tea. The quiche was average but the porridge was good. I also liked both the juice and tea. They have a selection of maybe a dozen items for breakfast in addition to several kinds of tea and juice. They also have a number of good-sounding sandwiches for lunch, but we never had the chance to try them. This restaurant has a modern appearance and looks pretty cool. Overall I would eat here again.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A