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IC Max Brenner

If you are chocolate lovers. You got to try this amazing place. Max Brenner is probably one of the most famous chocolate place in Australia. They can make your day sweeter!!

You can fine Max Brenner in many places around Sydney. My friends and I often went to Max Brenner in Macquarie centre.

The price can be various from $5 - $20

The chocolate quality is excellent. The shop decoration is beautiful and full of chocolate. There is a section where you can buy hand made chocolate.

There are a lot of options in the menus for you to choose. My favourites are the fondue and waffle. The fondue comes with strawberries, banana, banana bread and mashmallows. It also comes with perfect warmth delicious milk and dark chocolate. 

I am loving waffle with chocolate~

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IC Pancakes On The Rocks

Pancakes on the Rocks is an icon of Sydney. Through all travel books, Pancakes on the Rocks has been one of the places that tourist must visit. Established in 1975, with their specialty, pancakes and other dishes that have been added to the menu over the year can prove that they are Sydney’s favourite breakfast, lunch and dinner through their six branches in Sydney. They are rapidly expanding, with even a place in the Gold Coast. For eight years, they have won a Gold Award for Best Casual/Family Dining (2003-2011). 

This is the famous ‘Devils Delight’ which is the most popular dish. It has very rich chocolate taste because of the chocolate pancakes, chocolate sauce and finally chocolate ice-cream.  A must try for any chocolate lover. 

This is the counter of ‘Devils Delights’ as it is filled from top to bottom with everything that is strawberry related. It is absolutely amazing and a light taste than the rich chocolate.

Apart from sweets, they now offer food from the grill and pizza. All of their food is worth the try and will leave you coming back for more. Pick from the menu carefully and take many friends with you to share. 

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IC Meet Fresh

Welcome to Summer of 2013, If you are looking for something to cool and fresh. I am sure you will enjoy the blog.

Meet Fresh is a Taiwanese Dessert House located in Heymarket, China Town.

Location : 13 Goulburn Street (corner of Dixon Street, next to Mamak)

One of the perfect dessert for Summer that will always make you feel fresh.

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If you never had any Asian dessert before and not sure what to order, I recommend you to have a look at their top 10 menus.

For me, I always order MeetFresh Signature Herbal Dessert. The Herbal jelly and sweet potato balls are delicious and cool.

My other favourite dish from Meet Fresh are Supreme Mango with Milky Crushed Ice. It comes with shaved ice, mango, sweetened milk and scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Keep in mind that dessert in Meet Fresh can be either cold or hot so you can also enjoy this delicious Asian dessert in both Summer and Winter.

This shop opening 7 days from 11 am until late

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IC Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe

IC Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Chocolate is a true passion for Guylia.

Belgian chocolate is world-renowned and is synonymous with premium quality. Guylian uses only the finest ingredients. A unique blend of West-African cocoa beans lies at the basis of high quality Belgian chocolate made with 100% cocoa butter. Only the best hazelnuts from the Mediterranean are used for our own unique roasted hazelnut praline in the world famous Guylian chocolate seashells.

Today, icfood was coming to the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café. It located at 91 George St Sydney, NSW the rocks.

Guylian Praline Brulee Tart is amazing, the chocolate hazelnut praline with the creamy fondant layer below - it's like a Belgium praline in a tart! The chocolate layer was quite rich so it was nice with the short tart and the creamy fondant layer. 

Another special of Guylian is the Dark Chocolate. It does not like the normal hot choc, which came with a few pieces of dark chocolate in the cup. The hot chocolate was served in a separate jug. The taste of Dark Chocolate was smooth but not overly sweet, almost like drinking liquid Guylian dark chocolate. 

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IC Hurricane’s Grill

IC Hurricane’s Grill

Hurricane’s Grill is the one of the best modern Australian restaurants of Sydney, and it located on level 2 of the Harbourside Shopping Centre,home to many quality stores and eateries, the restaurant has excellent views of Cockle Bay and the city skyline.

Hurricane's Grill Darling Harbour restaurant has a modern and chic decor, with a mesmerizing harbour view that can be enjoyed from a number of different vantage points throughout the restaurant. It is the best place to be if you are looking for a Steakhouse restaurant in Darling Harbour where you can enjoy spectacular fireworks and major Darling Harbour events. And of course the best steak and ribs in town!

The ribs are fantastic, but if you are not feeling carnivorous, there are seafood, salads and a couple of vegetarian offerings. But people have come for red meat, charred and spiced and delivered in Neanderthal portions. Caveman manners are recommended, too, but for the pork ribs is highly, easily the most popular dish.

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IC Phillip's Foote Restaurant

IC Phillip's Foote Restaurant

Phillip's Foote Restaurant is located at 101 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000. The name of restaurant was coming for Arthur Phillip who led the first fleet from England to Australia in 1788. He was one of the first white men to set foot on the shores of Sydney Cove, his mission, to set up a British penal colony.

Among convicts on board The Scarborough of the First Fleet was Joseph Tuzo whose descendant Howard Dredge helped establish Phillip's Foote in 1975.

The building formerly housed a sailors bar, customs agent and stable prior to standing derelict for many years until the early 1970's when during Sydney's notorious Green Bans, Phillip's Foote emerged to become what it still is today; an informal eatery with lots of colonial charm and good old fashioned Australian hospitality.

 The characteristic of Phillip's Foote is you can cook your own food on the BBQs and help yourself to the salad bar and bread, and the pub is on the front of the restaurant.

This place is great for everyone including the family and dating people. At Phillip's Foote, you can not only enjoy the juicy steak and great food &fine, but also can enjoy the special view at the rock of Sydney. Therefore, icfood  highly recommend you must try Phillip's Foote Restaurant!

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IC Via Del Corso Pasticceria e Caffé

Via del Corso is one of famous desserts bar by Macarons, located  Food Court, Level 5 in Westfield Sydney. Many people have a little break in this cafe while they are having shopping because the place of cafe is centre of shopping centres. There are also many people coming this cafe for only macarons and tarts. For me as well, I often visit for tasting different flavour of macarons.

Origin of Via del Corso is from Italy. Via del Corso is the main street in central Rome, Italy. It’s an important thoroughfare since Classical times, when it was called Via Flaminia, the road to the Adriatic. Inspired in the history  “Via del Corso Pasticceria e Caffe” brings the Italian environment to Westfield Sydney. Coffee, dessert and gelato never tasted better!



There are variety desserts such as cakes, chocolates, tarts, cookies, muffins, ice cream, macarons and coffee and drins. 



 

Tarts

 

 



 

Biscoti

 

   

 

ICE CREAM & GELATO

There are numerous flavours of ice cream.

 

 

 

Crepes

 

You can order with choice of ice cream, cream or both accompained by our home made toppings and delicious fruit coulis. There are Lemon & Sugar, Nutella Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Chocolate & Ricotta, Chocolate & Orange, Oriental Crepe, Apple, and  Walnut & Cinnamon.

 

 

 

 

Macarons

Macarons are the best in Sydney. There are Salted Caramel, Raspberry & Cream, Green Tea, Peanut Butter, Pistachio, Coconut & Milk Chocolate, Smoked Vanilla & Pecan Praline, Rhubarb & Rose.

 

 

 

 

It is time to have Italian Desserts now!

 

 

 

 

 

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IC Quay

IC Quay

 Quay is the top 10 restaurant of Sydney. Perched above Sydney harbour Quay is a magnificent setting for the highest culinary endeavor with a true sense of occasion. Day or night the views from the Restaurant – the Sydney harbour bridge to the left and the Opera House to the right are spectacular.

Quay’s philosophy under Executive Chef Peter Gilmore is to deliver a dining experience with an emphasis on nature. The diversity and beauty of nature is his inspiration. Harmony of flavours and textures combine to create a sensual dining experience.

    That signature snow egg in the thumbnail is one of the most iconic dishes in Australian fine dining

                Smoked Blackmore wagyu, horseradish juice, soured cream, milk skin

    The dish and mentioned that the best part of the dish is how the wagyu almost literally melts in your mouth     along with all the other ingredients to create a little taste sensation.

                                                                             Quay’s Eight texture chocolate cake

The dessert isEight texture chocolate cake, this dish is made with eight different kinds of chocolate placed on top of each other and presented by the waiter drizzling chocolate sauce into the center and letting the cake collapse in on itself to create a circular shape.

 Overall Quay there as a legendary restaurant, the food is top notch and couldn’t fault the service. If you come to Sydney, please try it!

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IC Yogoberry

Yogoberry is one of the most popular frozen yogurt in Australia!

Since the beginning of this year, I have been introduced to this delicious frozen yogurt. The test was just so fresh and not too cold so I think everyone can eat it at anytime of the year. For myself I really like to eat this in winter.

There are coconut, chocolate, peach, green tea, mango, pistachio, passion fruit, pomegranate, blueberry, Tiramisu, watermelon, taro, strawberry and original. Some of my favorite flavour are greentea and taro. The price can be vary from $2 to $10.

This shop is originated in Seoul, South Korean and now it become extremely world wide.
The test of their frozen yogurt is just amazing. You can fine the shop nearly in every suburb in NSW.

Every week my friends and I had Yogoberry at least 3 times a week! I just love it . 

I really want everyone to try this lovely frozen yogurt. You just can't miss it.

Cheers

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IC Ippudo Sydney

With its original restaurant located in Hakata, Japan. IPPUDO finally opened its first branch in Australia in Sydney. Located in 5th level of Westfield Sydney Shopping Centre, Ippudo restaurant has always been very busy and crowded, due to its popularity and definitely the delicious ramen.

After having opened restaurants in New York, Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Shanghai they bring their famous Shiromaru, Akamaru and Karakamen ramen for the first time to the Australian public. 

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Some of the foods that we tried:

1. Akamaru Shinaji

The Akamaru Shinaji ramen is served with red bowl, while the Shiromaru Motoaji is served with white bowl. These 2 types of ramen are the most famous ramen from IPPUDO. We did try them both, and we personally liked the red bowl better than the white one. However, both ramen are very famous and must try items from Ippudo.

Akamaru Shinaji (red bowl) and, ; Shiramaru Motoaji (white bowl) (image taken from: http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff120/soarersam/TST/IMG_6790_zps7d3ba471.jpg)

2. Ippudo Pork Bun

This braised pork fillet with Ippudo's special sauce, covered with a slice of lettuce and super fluffy bun, is another must-try menu in Ippudo restaurant. 

3. Sauteed Tasmanian Salmon 

Salmon with maitre d' butter with an accent of Japanese shiso accompanied by seasonal vegetables. This dish is only served during dinner time, and we really enjoyed the dish, the salmon was cooked and grilled perfectly, the special butter was awesome and the vegetables were fresh and delicious. Another great dish from Ippudo.

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Our overall experience during the visit was amazing, even though we had to queue for about 30 minutes, the taste of the foods and the great quality of the service paid it off. The prices of the foods are fairly reasonable due to restaurant's location and the delicious taste of the dishes. 

Cheers,

Yoppie

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IC PappaRich

PappaRich Group was established in 2005 with its 1st outlet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Today, PappaRich has grown extensively and with a total of 70 outlets in Malaysia and continuously growing rapidly internationally. We are emerging as a formidable player in the local and international food and beverage industry.

In Sydney, PappaRich is located at 1/63a Archer St Chatswood, NSW 2067.  PappaRich attributed largely to the introduction of its high quality food offerings such as freshly-made roti canai, traditional Hainan bread with kaya and butter, satay, nasi lemak, fried kuey teow, curry laksa, asam laksa, chicken rice, prawn mee, mee goreng, ice kacang and many more!

The famous dish of PappaRich is satay BBQ. PappaRich just cook the BBQ by   quality ingredients, so it tasted great and the price was reasonable.

PappaRich has freshly made Malaysian Roti Canai.This  It also a popular dish at PappaRich. It tasted soft and fluffy in the inside and always eat with some sources or butter chicken.

PappaRich is one of the great Malaysian restaurant of Sydney. i am high recommend everyone should try it, and PappaRich aspires to provide good Malaysian food all over the world.

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IC BLACK by Ezard

BLACK is one of the restaurants developed by Teage Ezard, one Australia's leading Chef / Restaurateurs. He has 3 famous restaurants within Australia: Ezard, and Gingerboy are located in Melbourne, and BLACK is located in Sydney. BLACK's food concept is a mixture of American grills and contemporary Europe. 

BLACK is situated within The Star entertainment venue in Pyrmont, Sydney (Level G, Harbourside, The Star, 
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW).

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With their awesome foods and dessert that blew us away, this restaurant always gets fully booked during weekday and weekend, hence, it would be a great idea to make a reservation beforehand. Booking can be done through their official website: http://www.blackbyezard.com.au or just simply call them on +61296579109.

(image taken from: http://www.theluxtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Black_by_Ezard-lounge-seats.jpg)

Some of the foods that we tried:

1. HAPUKA miso glaze, bonito flakes, exotic mushrooms, bok choi, ginger, prawn dumplings

This main ingredient of this item is the seared HAPUKA Fish served with an amazing broth. This main dish was quite delicious, the broth was awesome, however the fish and the rest were just okay.

2. PORK RACK organic, roasted, white beans, sauteed greens, apple puree, smoked pork sauce 

Unlike the HAPUKA fish, this dish is one of the must-try dishes in BLACK by Ezard. The pork rack was grilled perfectly, served with the apple puree and pork sauce that mix perfectly in your mouth.


3. CHOCOLATE warm couverture ganache, dulce de leche ice cream, peanut butter mousse

This is the most famous dessert in BLACK by Ezard, the chocolate ganache. And of course, this is a must-try menu for those who like sweet stuffs.

(image taken from: http://sarahvino.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/20120808_213406.jpg)

Above is the layout of the Chocolate Ganache when served to your table. The waiter then will pour a cup of hot chocolate sauce on top of that big chocolate ball, which will softly melt and crack the ball. Inside the ball, there is a dulce le leche ice cream, and peanut butter mouse, topped with the cracked chocolate ball and the dripping chocolate sauce. Heavenly taste.

(Image taken from: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9099093474_1127474e84_b.jpg)

This is the layout of the dish after get poured with the hot chocolate sauce. 

Overall experience during our visit was amazing, the service was really great, interior design was beautiful (majorly decorated with black theme, just like the name of the restaurant), foods were awesome, and of course the dessert was the highlight of the night.

Cheers,

Yoppie

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