I'm kind of a big deal at my local butcher. At least that's how they make me feel. They wave at me…read morewhen I walk by and I get a huge smile when I walk in. More importantly, they listen to my orders and are pretty darn accommodating. When I asked for a giant ribeye and held my hands about a foot apart, they didn't look at me like I had two heads, they asked for 24 hours and, realizing I was dreaming the impossible dream, provided me with 2 beautifully trimmed extra large steaks that worked just as well. When I pop in for skirt steak (once a fortnight on average), these gents happily go into the back and trim me up a few delicious cuts to get me through the coming weeks. My request for chicken livers was instantly and happily fulfilled (still haven't told Bdub those were in that pasta sauce...) And they do it all with a smile.

nice to meat you! a…read morerare journey out of sydney's city centre in search of the lululemon outlet led me to chance upon alexandria and what this area has to offer! a paradise for meat lovers awaits! the entrance is via the f&b section and a turn to your right will be where bright coloured, free to wear, winter jackets hang. this can only mean it's going to be cold within, past the solid black sliding door! i opted not to and would not recommend you follow me if you are not in the least bit liking the cold. it's a great reason to celebrate the cold within as you know for sure the meats that you buy here will be nicely chilled! like a kid in a candy store feeling, warms you. where do i begin? fear not as the previously sentient beings are well organized, classified and displayed for your easy selection. from regular everyday beef to japanese wagyu, goat to lamb, venison, veal, roo, free range chicken and ducks, angus or aged, all abound. the best for me and travellers alike have to be that most meats on display are all nicely vacuum packed, just grab and go! you can also take in the freshly butchered canvas of meats hanging beyond and in the background as proof of the pudding. Or envy the huge aging box encompassing even more choice cuts! and when the cold bites and/or the basket fills, exit the cold room for other non chilled products! hoofs, hearts, liver, pet mince, tongue? the frozen section will amaze! they also have cheeses, cured meats, sauces and other produce. as for the meats you buy, a full range of bbq paraphernalia will get you ready immediately for a cook off! once ready to check out, the quick moving line will get you out the door in no time. just grab cardboard boxes, if you need, for your bountiful loot and don't forget to return that jacket you took when you entered! it was definitely nice to meat you!

If you want Meat this is the pace to come... MEAT! Meat…read moreGALORE!! #MEATATARIAN!!! Definitely do NOT bring a Vegetarian, and Vegans?! forget about it! They might pass out... (Me trying to be funny) I reckon if there is a cut of meat that exists they have it or will know about it. This place is huge, very well kept, spotless, brilliantly organized and most important of all...does not smell!! When you get here, the entrance is something else...literally like walking into a giant Meat Locker! They have jackets for you at the front to keep you warm while you struggle to choose your cut of meat from the enormous selection...Brilliant! Then there is the selection...again just amazing, memorizing, so much to choose from! So are the prices... High quality meat at affordable prices! The Australian Meat Emporium truly feels like a wholesaler that is open to the public, not just one of those catchy or quirky gimmicks. Just like their website states: "Australian Meat Emporium says is a retail outlet selling the finest Bindaree Beef products directly to the public at affordable prices". I'm just not sure what Bindaree Beef is...guessing something good? They also work "very closely with producers of other species of meat such as Cowra Lamb, Arcadian Organic Meat, Rangers Valley and B.E Campbell's Bruemar Pork." Australian Meat Emporium used to be called Establishment 218...just in case your were wondering

Sensational Sausages the sign says. Up in the window in large letters they brag about their…read moreflavoured bangers, they ignore their top quality meat and talk and their sangers! Well if you try their flavoured sausages you'll understand why. Not just beef but lamb, chicken, duck and pork - all are utilised as well as fresh herbs. Wonderful and flavourful combinations that will keep you going back. The prices are high but knowing that they were made by a butcher and not mass produced makes them special. If you want to buy them for a barbecue, make sure you're no doing the cooking or they will disappear before you get any yourself.

Great traditional butchers - love the banter with the guys behind the counter…read more The chicken satay sticks are great and the marinated beef flat roasts are excellent value for the BBQ and most importantly the usually have a great range of dog bones - the cannon bones are great value and come pre sliced in half - my labradors just love them! On the weekends they have a BBQ going outside and giveaway samples of their sensational sausages which come in many flavours

We ordered a big smoked ham from here for Christmas this year. All I can say is, this is the best…read moretasting ham carved off the bone that I've EVER had, from anywhere that I've been in the world. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for! The texture on the ham as you cut it is fantastic. It's a world of difference away from any of the plastic glossy looking sliced ham rubbish you see at places like Subway. This is real ham. Done the old fashioned way it was meant to be.

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There is a lot to be said for the Vietnamese butchers on Marrickville Road. The main thing is that…read morethey are so much cheaper than woollies, and cheaper than butchers in shopping centres. For example, where I might pay $18/kg for T-Bone steak in another butcher, or up to $24 in woollies, Vinh Hung is consistently low, around$12-15/kg. The rest of their meat is cheap too, with all kinds of cuts of beef, pork, chicken and lamb. Parking can be a pain but if there isn't a spot on the street across the road, then take the next right and there is 15 minute parking in that cross street. Plenty of time to walk down there and get your supply for the week.

This is a great local butcher. Friendly service, fresh produce and great prices. Hard to find…read moreproducts like chicken carcasses and pig trotters are had for a bargain and the meats are always so fresh. Parking can be a little tricky at times but well worth it for all the choice selections otherwise on offer. Highly recommended!