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Perth Trip 2010: Part 2

As promised, here's a post that is actually related to the trip. Going back to Perth was fun, cause I had the chance to revisit all the places that I've missed. But honestly, it was all about the food.

Bubble Tea - Tea Fusion

Imma gonna let you finish but Tea Fusion has the best bubble tea of all time!

Chinese cuisine - Hong Kong BBQ

L-R: deep fried squid, deep fried chicken with egg-yolk, cod fish, kailan with XO sauce,
3 combination meat dish & sizzling tofu

Didn't get the chance to eat at Uncle Billy's. Maybe next time.

Fish & Chups - Kaili's Cafe

Fish Shack is better. But food always taste better with great company. Ok, maybe not.
Great company nevertheless.

Dim Sum - Dragon Palace

First time, I saw/ate so much dim sum. Much pricey than other restaurants. Nothing special but satisfactory.

Malaysian cuisine - Malaysian Gourmet at Broadway Fair

The same uncle was still working at the restaurant. He may not remember me, but it's good to see old familiar faces.

Breakfast - Pancakes (Known as Pancake Parlour in Melbourne)

honey, cream & ice cream

First time trying it and having pancakes for breakfast is sweet.

Chilli Mussels - Conca's

choice of mild, hot or very hot plus garlic bread or pasta as a side

The real reason I wanted to visit Perth. I love chilli mussels! Especially drinking the soup out of the empty shells. I am yet to find chilli mussels in Melbourne. So well done Perth! Melbourne, poor effort.

Pizzas - Little Caesars

6 gourmet pizzas, 2 dessert pizzas

The first time I sank my teeth in, I could taste the difference from all the other pizzas I've eaten before. Maybe that's because till then, I've always been eating at Pizza Hut. Second time eating here and the pizzas are still as epic! Serves great dessert pizzas too. A must try.

Pastries - Corica Pastries

Apple Strudel

Like apples? Like custard? Like pastry? You'll definitely like Corica's famous apple strudel. A great "bring home gift". Carry one of these to the airport and your identity as a tourist will be revealed almost instantaneously.

You know the saying how food brings people together. At Ciao Italia, it literally does. I had a friend in Perth that I really wanted to meet but couldn't contacted him. But by some non-coincidental chance, I met him while waiting for a table outside the restaurant. Shocked! but pleasantly surprised.

Wee Loon was my previous boarding housemaster. Basically the dude who checks for attendance and what not. Pretty glad to catch-up with you again, Wee! What made the night even better was that the food at Ciao Italia rocks! It's like Sofia's but better!

Italian Cuisine - Ciao Italia

4 pastas, 3 pizzas (not in picture)

2 desserts (pic: triple-choc madness)

Eating burgers during a freezing cold night next to a blazing open fire is the way to go. And that's what you get at Alfred's Kitchen. How good are their burgers you ask? Well, it's so good that this cozy little stall even have their very own website! Check out their 40 burgers menu selection here. (btw, all the other restaurant links are click-able too!)

Awesome burgers, awesome ambience.

The next time I drop by Perth, I'm definitely coming back.

And how can any trip be complete without MACDONALDS!!

Yes, we ate a lot during this trip but was that all we did? No. But before I move along, this post is getting a little too long. And how the heck did this turn into a food post anyways? Moving on to Perth Trip 2010: Part 3.


~ zoom zoom zoom ~

Kaisen Chirashi Set

With a name like that, it's the only reason you need for ordering this set.

Pickled vegetables
Remember kids, to always eat your greens!

Chilled Tofu
Forgot to take a picture but you should know what a tofu looks like.

Chawanmushi
Basically a steamed egg custard. Just like the one mum always cook back home with minced meat. Why do you think it's called Chawanmushi? Cause it's served in a "cawan" and it's mushy! Actually googled it and it literally means "tea cup steam".

The main dish. Assorted sashimi with rice.
I love sashimi! Felt kinda bad eating it though. Cause it just looks soo good!

Udon
The noodles were nice and chewy! mmhmm~

Green Tea Ice-cream
If you like green tea and ice-cream, I don't see any problem here. You get to choose between two flavours. The other being vanilla.

By the way, this is one of the set lunches served at Shoya. It's a bit pricey ($24.80 - $38pp) but it's definitely cheaper than the dinner menu ($80 -$150pp).

http://www.shoya.com.au/

~ gochiso sama deshita ~

Laughing Cookies

Who needs oreo when you can have






















and if you didn't find that funny,

have some cookies!

Laughing. Cookies.




























~ when emotions get the better of you ~

Ah Chai's Chicken Rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 and 1/2 cups of rice (feeds 4-5)
• Whole chicken (chopped into pieces)
• cucumber
• garlic
• ginger
• spring onion
• salt & pepper
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• butter

Preparation:

Chicken
1) Boil chicken together with salt and pepper for an hour.
2) Soak chicken in cold water after boiling.

Rice
1) Add garlic and ginger to the rice.
2) Use butter to give the rice it's yellow, glossy look.

3) Cook the rice in the chicken soup (excess soup can be served as a side).

Serving:

Chicken
1) Dry chicken with paper towel before plating up.
2) Arrange cucumber slices around the plate for a cool touch.
3) Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil.
4) Top with spring onions before serving.






















Rice
1) Mold rice into desired shape using hands or you could use a bowl.

Ta-da!

And you are ready to eat!




























~ asian boys just wanna eat rice, yeaaaa ~

5Cs

Chocolate

Chips

Cookies

Cupcakes


and Chupa Chups

~ Life's less serious with Chupa Chups ~

It's A F-O-O-D Post

This time with more pictures!

Ingredients:

• 3 slices of Helga's soy & linseed bread (or your choice of bread)
• 2 sausages
• an egg
• cheese
• hash brown
• lettuce
• butter
• mayo
• tomato sauce

omelette with a pinch of salt and black pepper
reminds me of my drum pad haha (and again matches my blog's template)

observe the arrangement (exactly the way Oporto does it! maybe)

slice and dice! Santoku style!

the foundation

second level

And now presenting....*deep breath*

The Super Ultra Great Delicious Mega-Crazy Gonna Make You Sick Of Bread For An Entire Week Double Decker Sandwich!!
(try saying it out loud and super-duper fast! for fun hor fun)


Only available at Tay's residence.

Well, there's always McDonald's.


~ I will have a bright future.....making sandwiches ~

Super Size Mee

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Indomee ( 2 when 1 isn't enough)
• an egg (garnished with black pepper & chives)
• 3 buffalo wings ( add more to emphasize Super Size effect!)

Bon Appétit !

~ Did you know that RMIT students get a free upsize at Hungry Jack's and Oporto? ~

Snackbox

You can never have too much, right?

~I need to exercise~

Hungry?

Here's a midnight snack.

~can't beat that taste~