Ginza Japanese Restaurant

There are few Japanese restaurants that I haven’t been to in Adelaide, and Ginza was one of them. I’ve heard plenty of reports of how good their yakiniku (grilled meat) barbecue is, so I was here to try it out. The front of the restaurant is the formal dining section which looks quite modern and…

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Topaz Bar & Restaurant

Topaz Bar and Restaurant is part of the Findon Hotel. From the outside, the building looks old and tired, however, on the inside the venue has an American diner feel about it. There is plenty of natural light coming from the atrium, however, certain parts of the restaurant section feel dark and gloomy. There’s an…

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Noodle and Dumpling House

The thing I love about the Central Market is that the food is cheap, and we’re not even talking about sitting inside a food court. Noodle and Dumpling House is a prime example. The food is typical Chinese with main meals around the $15 mark. The store itself is deceptive in size but efficiently used….

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Thu Nguyen

If it wasn’t for the name of this place you’d think it was just a typical lunch bar selling sandwiches and rolls. They do sell these items, however, the Vietnamese owner also has Roast Pork rolls on the menu. Without any hesitation, I ordered one. Made on the spot and packaged in a blank white…

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You Like Rolls

Driving down Grange Road, I know of 4 different stores that sell Vietnamese Roast Pork Rolls. You Like Rolls is one of the first stores you’ll come across as you drive out the city. The store is quite small with a handful of seats, while the menu is simple and straight forward with a selection…

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Vietnam Sunrise

I’ve driven past Vietnam Sunrise so many times without giving this place much thought. The black exterior just makes this place uninviting, however once you walk in, it is a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is open plan with beautifully polished timber floorboards and imposing high ceilings. On one main wall, there is a mural that…

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Bici Espresso e Pasticceria

I have previously read about this place and knew it was somewhere on Hutt Street, but it was never obvious to me exactly where it was. It was only one day when I was driving down towards South Terrace did I notice the big signage. The venue itself is modern and spacious with two counters…

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Tiger Lilly

Tiger Lilly is a small cafe on the busy Melbourne Street cafe precinct. Seating exactly 44, the chairs and tables are nicely spaced without being too close to each other. The decor is nothing to write home about with a few decorative fans and paintings adorning the walls. The place does look it could do…

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Mango Tree

After hearing rave reviews about Mango Tree from a friend, I thought it was time to check this place out. Located close to the beginning of Port Road heading west, the restaurant appears to be nothing special when you look at it’s narrow frontage. The inside is deceptively spacious with curved arches that separate two…

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Sun Mi’s Sushi

Don’t be mislead into thinking this is a Japanese place because of the name, it’s actually Korean. When the Japanese occupied Korea between 1910 and 1945, they introduced kimbap, which is the Korean version of sushi. What’s the difference? The Japanese use vinegar in their sushi rice, while the Koreans use sesame oil. Anyway, I…

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