“Back when I would use to work for my Dad and projects were near the Kingsford area, we would always get lunch from Dong Dong Noodles. To this day, my order has been the same, fried rice noodle with beef & bean sprouts (with egg noodles instead of the rice noodles), a side of fresh chopped chillies and siracha sauce. It's such a great feed that won't hurt your wallet and will leave you feeling all nice and warm on the inside.”
ADDRESS
Dong Dong Noodles
428 Anzac Parade, Kingsford NSW 2032
428 Anzac Parade, Kingsford NSW 2032
“If I’m looking for something really yummy and spicy I’ll go for the chilli pork box. It comes with a bit of everything so it’s great for when I don’t feel like cooking, which is most days.”
ADDRESS
Mrs Kim’s Grill
136 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163
136 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163
“As a kid roaming around Cabramatta, passing by an Asian bakery was the perfect spot for a quick refuel. Whether you’re procrastinating on your way to Maths tuition or sneaking in snacks while grocery shopping, the classic pork-floss roll and grass jelly drink combo still hold ups as one of my go-to moves.”
ADDRESS
A&A Cake Shop
16/101-103 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia
16/101-103 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia
“Mappen is bliss; the perfect place to go when you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. We find ourselves here almost every week, going through the ritual of inspecting the menu (only to order the same dishes every time), perusing the extra toppings (always ordering than we can possibly eat) and trying to get the largest spoonfuls of tempura bits we can (limited to one scoop per customer). The modest prices are an attractive selling point to newcomers and a blessing to their regulars.
Mappen embodies the generosity, attention to detail and welcoming ambience we miss about Japan. Coming here doesn’t replace our trips through the quaint diners of Tokyo, but what Mappen does better than most places in the CBD is quality control. With the world in such an unpredictable state, there is calm and joy to be found in a bowl of udon noodles, shallow-bathed with a few soft-boiled eggs.”
Mappen embodies the generosity, attention to detail and welcoming ambience we miss about Japan. Coming here doesn’t replace our trips through the quaint diners of Tokyo, but what Mappen does better than most places in the CBD is quality control. With the world in such an unpredictable state, there is calm and joy to be found in a bowl of udon noodles, shallow-bathed with a few soft-boiled eggs.”
ADDRESS
Mappen
Shop 11/537-551 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Shop 11/537-551 George St, Sydney NSW 2000