I’ve been self isolating ever since I bought a Nintendo Switch in 2018. I go out so little and stay in touch so sporadically that my 3 best friends in the world right now are: The Girlfriend The fake pot plant I bought from K-Mart Captain America Shield cushion So as my Switch stands on […]
Author: Isaac (@iFat23)
Merah Putih, Bali
Merah Putih in Seminyak is a modern take on classic Indonesian cuisine oozing with innovation and delicious innovation at that
Imperfect Recipes
I’ve always wanted to write a book. You’re not going to believe this but publishers haven’t been banging my door down offering me truckloads of money to unleash whatever I have in my mind on the world. So this year, I took it into my own hands. I took a mini break from writing about […]
Hawker Chan, Melbourne CBD
Hawker Chan in Melbourne is part of the Hawker Cinematic Universe with the first (and most popular movie) calling Singapore home. It shot to fame when it became the cheapest Michelin restaurant ever with its signature soya sauce chicken with rice costing $1.50 Singapore Dollars ($1.62 AUD). I just ran into a newsagent to see […]
Mother Chu’s Taiwanese Gourmet, Chinatown
A hole in the wall is a dent left by my fist after losing in an online video whilst being cussed out by a fourteen year old who is claiming to have an intimate relationship with my mother. Another definition (and one that appears to be more widespread) is a small, dingy but lovable restaurant […]
Cha Ball, Burwood
In my physical prime; I was a cricketer bowling right arm medium slow. From a basketball perspective, I was a shooting guard who couldn’t really shoot. However, due to a bad back, bad knees and the slow detirioration of my my already low skill level: I don’t ball anymore. Instead I spend my retirement Cha […]
Sushi E Omakase, Sydney CBD
Omakase is a Japanese phrase that translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” aka something my parents never said to me when it came to school, my career or girlfriend selection. In a restaurant context, omakase usually means leaving it up to a chef to prepare what they see fit; and my God are […]
Koku Culture, Ashfield
They say that most people don’t see the ten years of hard work behind an overnight success, and that has never been more apparent that on the menu of Ashfield’s newest (and best) cafe by the name of Koku Culture. Led from the front by two former Billy Kwong chefs and one from Lotus, their […]
Mingles, Seoul
As someone who is usually in bed by 9PM, I’m not much for night time mingling. I had to make an exception when I found myself on the doorstep of Mingles in Seoul. There was no way in Hell I was going to let Mingles pass me by during my second time in Seoul. Named […]
Bea, Barangaroo
Looking for a high quality date spot with a view? I’ve got a restaurant that will in Barangaroo that Bea there for you. Offering modern Australian fare, Bea has made its name through its its exquisite usage of fresh local produce from land, sea and a sprinkle of magic from head chef Tom Haynes. Enough […]
Yang Guo Fu Ma La Tang, Burwood
Do you guys remember those Macca’s ads that went “how very un-McDonald’s?” The tagline was for a campaign called Create Your Taste where you had the chance to customise everything about your burger. The bun, the patty, what sauces, how many slices of cheese, the absolute lack of vegetables in the burger; everything about it […]
Fich at Petersham, Petersham
I’ve been fishing for a long time. And the Fich I was searching for was in Petersham all along. Fich at Petersham is a restaurant that would not be out of place at the Sydney Fish Markets in Pyrmont except it has better parking, less crowds and you don’t have to actively avoid puddles of […]