About a year ago I was doing some Yelp-y stuff up at the Northern Beaches Music Festival at…read moreNarrabeen, and as the lazy Sunday was winding down I wandered out and stumbled upon O!Momo Nepalese dumplings. Say whaa? As a committed dumpling fiend of some repute I thought I knew every dumper ever made. But chicken momo? Gimme. Chicken was succulent, and slathered in a tomato relish that tasted of mild, fragrant curry the damn things were a taste sensation. I got 6. Then another 6. Since then I've been seeing O!Momo pop up all over the place, from Newtown Festival to Field Day in the Domain to it's latest incarnation in the courtyard of World Bar in King's Cross dishing out puffed rice salads and char-grilled skewers to hungry punters. And I met Bunny, the owner, a native Nepali fluent in more languages than I'll ever speak in my lifetime. Dudes like Bunny are part of the reason I love small businesses . . . he's super chilled out and intensely pro-human, as happy as he is dishing up deliciousness as he is hanging out with customers chatting about philosophy, festivals and traveling. Now all I have to do is get over to Nepal. It's on the bucket list. It's been there for ages. One of these days.... !

My husband is a massive dumpling fan and is obsessed with all varieties of pork and seafood…read moredumplings. Me on the other hand... when I hear the word "dumplings" I think "sigh... boring!" You see, I don't eat pork. I don't eat seafood. I only eat chicken and vegetarian stuff- oh but did I mention I don't eat mushrooms either? Typical dumpling restaurants serve bland vegetarian options that require a bucketload of sauce to even taste remotely interesting and half the time when I order chicken they are "out of them" and that's if I can even find chicken on the menu! My point here? Dumplings and me usually don't have a great relationship. So I was quite curious to see what a Nepalese dumpling tastes like. I got to try these little beauties for the first time at the Yelp '80s party and this may be a big claim but the chicken dumpling is probably the best I've ever tried. Unlike the typical Asian dumplings I am accustomed to- these were not average. The tomato relish and coriander was tasty accompaniment and a welcome surprise for my picky taste buds. Can't say I was a fan of the puffed rice salad and the vegetarian dumplings were more similar to the standard dumplings I'm used to- but that chicken one? I'd hunt this place down just for that alone.

I was at Circular Quay waiting for my ship to arrive. I love Vietnamese food so thought I was give…read morethis place a try. This is a great concept -- you know, when you're in a hurry to be able to take Vietnamese food with you on the go..I mean even the hot soup! Well, great concept but in reality a disappointment to me. We ordered 2 rolls. They got the order wrong. We had ordered 2 different rolls but ended up getting 2 of the same roll and by the time we noticed we had already taken our food and left. The rolls were made mostly of noodles and not enough vegetables. They also tasted hard. The pho soup was dissapointing because the pho broth tasted different and the noodles ended up tasting soggy. I really had high hopes for this place and really wish I had enjoyed my experience. But 2 thumbs up for the innovative idea.

It's hard to imagine getting Vietnamese rolls as wrong as they do…read more The bread feels stale, no crunch to it, and the fillings are average and sort of chopped in an odd way. Maybe their Pho is better, one could only hope so.

Yang's Malaysian Food Truck was recommended on concrete playground as one of the top food trucks to…read morecheck out. The Food Truck makes its way all around Sydney throughout the week. Friday is one of the days in which they take over the Pitt Street precinct. Malaysian street food is on offer here reminiscent of the streets of Kuala Lumpur. The food is constantly changing and it's best to stay update with this guys via Facebook or Instagram. I came across one of their specials which was Nasi Lemak & Mamee Ayam Goreng. This was a combination of fragrant rice served with anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, cucumber, and traditional chili paste. The flavourings were perfectly blended and perfect combination of crunchy and spicy. The dish was plentiful and the Fried Chicken was such a good standard it would satisfy the Colonel. The also serve tea's and Milo. I opted for Tae Tarik which was the right level of sweetness. Great little food offerings from this place and will definitely visit them again because the quality is really great and the guys are friendly too.

My favourite food truck, which unfortunately no longer visits my hood. Absolutely recommend the…read moresoft shell crab, crusty melt in the mouth mantou and a delectable spicy sauce. What's not to love? The roti canai, nasi lemak and other offerings are all well done but pale into significance compared to the crab experience.

Traditional Gyradiko has opened up in Rosebery!!!!…read more I've heard about this place out in Bexley but since that's a bit of a trek...never made it out there. Well hot damn I'm so glad it just opened up out this way. You can get takeaway or eat in...if you eat in you can bring the whole family as there's plenty of space. They serve alcohol too...what's not to like? You can get a gyro for $9, and if you want chips and a drink just tack on $5...can you say value?!? They have other dishes, but some weren't available yet like their burgers (I will eat you...maybe not now...but I will eat you.) I got the pork gyro and it was fan-fuggin-tastic. Tender meat and their chips are really really good...they must sprinkle the good stuff on them. They also make their own sauces, and I loved their aioli. Will definitely be back to get more gyro goodness as well as trying their platters.

Went to try the food here after it had been named as one of the top 5 gyros in Sydney (xplore)…read more While neither of us actually ordered gyro we were not disappointed. We both ordered a plate which came with crispy, pork cooked to perfection. If you enjoy crackling, get the pork! Side of tasty chips, fresh greek salad, good sized portion of tzatziki and AMAZING pita bread. The small platter cost $16 including a soft drink and the portion size was more than enough for me. The staff were also friendly and chatted to all of the customers who came through. Plenty of seating as well as being a take away shop. Will definitely be going back for a gyro!

I've walked by Nalini's a few times and finally had the chance to eat here. The dosas are delicious…read moreand filling. I had the Greens dosa and Em had the Falafel dosa. Both were wonderfully presented and delicious. The owner is also a very nice person and happy to share the secrets of Ayurvedic food. The whole staff is nice and we went away full and happy.

Our Ab&B host was gracious enough to take us out for dinner on our first night in Sydney. It was…read morehard to select what not to eat looking at the menu and knowing it was all vegetarian. We order Masala dosa, Dosadilla and 6 taste thali. The food was yummy and quantity is meant to be shared. Only disappointment, I had was in the sambhar served with masala dosa was actually the same daal served with thali. Besides, quantity of dal with dosa was mere the size of chutney- which took me by surprise. I felt that was a joke. But oh well! We wanted to try ice creams but it was almost time for closing. But. Gelatissimo is right across the place. Seating is very limited and signage is not very clear. We walked past it the first time. Parking could be a challenge, but so is for any restaurant on that street.

best cinnamon rolls ever: get original: cinnamon scroll…read more one location at the airport for domestics next to jetstar (after you get in). the coffee flavor is pretty wack: no coffee taste until the very center core.

First held in 1999 the Pyrmont Growers Markets have grown to be one of the largest and best organic…read moreand local producer markets held in Sydney. With a huge variety on offer, with over 85 stalls selling everything from meats and cheeses to fruits and flowers. It's truly a feel good experience buying food from the actual people who make and produce it, the food really tastes better this way too. Held in the perfect location by the park and harbourside boardwalk, with the grass area buzzing with contented people lounging about sampling the goods. Goods on offer include, fresh fruit, seasonal vegetables, Artisan breads, meats, lamb, beef, pork, seafood, chocolate, cakes, pastries, pastas, smoked sausages, real hotdogs, colourful flowers, baked goods, cooked breakfasts, coffee, preserves, olive oil, and so much more, if it can be grown chances are you'll find it here.

This is just for your occasional shoppers: the families who think it's 'fun' to spend 10 minutes…read morepicking out potatoes, the older couple who wait in line for artisanal butter. As someone who regularly shops at growers markets, I don't have the patience to hang around this one too long. That being said I do like the cooking demonstrations that happen twice during the course of the morning and there are some stalls here that are standouts. The top of my list is Eat Me Chutneys; they sell chutney made from rescued food that taste amazing and takes a swipe at fighting food injustice. Next, someone at this market is always selling warrigal greens. I love them so much. Lastly, this market has really well priced meat. Remember, only the first saturday of the month. I wouldn't go any more regularly anyway.

It was our last night in Australia and time for our farewell dinner at George's Mediterranean. We…read morestarted our walk from the hotel, with our tour guide (Pat) being keen to show us some more Public transport infrastructure. Before we knew it we were deep under Wynyard station emerging 5 minutes later (sans steps or traffic lights) to the breathtaking Barangaroo, a completely new part of the city. Our dinner (and table) was fabulous (I chose the Lamb), with good conversation, wine/beer, and great service flowing freely. And of course, Sydney had one last parting gift on our way home. That was a memorable ferry ride with front row seats to see Darling Harbour, Sydney's iconic bridge, and Opera house lit up and shining ever so bright in the utterly perfect early Autumn night sky.

Good enough lunch in a good (but touristy) location. My Tiger Prawn and Peach Salad was beautiful…read moreand had a tasty dressing with crisp greens and sweet peaches but the prawns were tough. The smoky eggplant starter was quite good. Highlight was the fact that we could sit on a comfy couch and watch the world go by while eating.