Showing posts with label Sydney's north shore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sydney's north shore. Show all posts

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Chatswood Restaurant - NoGoSan Korean BBQ



NoGoSan is a relatively new restaurant located across from Chatswood Chase in Archer Street. We decided to send out 2011 with a BBQ bang!


It was a good thing that Kevin had been to Korea a few times as I had no idea what to do. After the initial intimidation subsided, I realised that it really wasn't that scary. We ordered a BBQ dish, which Kevin cooked on the BBQ Hotplate and a Hot Pot which simmered gently on the second hot plate. 



Along with these, we received a few side dishes which were all very tasty.


Mushrooms


Potato Salad

Seaweed

Mushrooms and Oil Dips

Cold Meat and Salad 

Mushroom Salad

Monday, November 7, 2011

Shang Hai in Chatswood

Normally satisfied with the more southern style of Chinese food, the New Shang Hai offered us a delicate and delicious alternative. This eatery, in particular, the Lemon Grove location, is a big favourite of several of my Chinese friends. We arrived at opening time to our choice of seating but the restaurant quickly filled up and was full within 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, a few of our favourite items were not available but we substituted with some pretty tasty treats.



小籠包New Shanghai Xiao Long Bao - Steamed mini pork bun 
 




金華火腿一ロ酥Deep fried pastry filled with shallot & ham, coated with sesame


花素蒸餃Steamed vegetarian dumpling



生煎包New Shanghai pan fried pork bun


Saturday, October 15, 2011

Best Chinese on Sydney's North Shore

In the 20 years that I've lived in Chatswood (on and off), I have seen the North Shore evolve from a quaint residential suburb to a high density hub of shopping and eating. With the influx of cultures from all over the world, we now also have a surfeit of food choices.

I am excited about working my way through all these eateries but for today, we find ourselves at a small but busy, strikingly clean open kitchen serving a wide range of Chinese dishes.



Chilli Salt and Pepper Squid
Mixed Veg with Tofu

Soya Sauce Chicken with Soft Noodle

BBQ Pork & Soft Noodle



The chicken in each of the dishes was outstandingly tender. The salt and pepper squid came with just the right amount of fire and just the right amount of crispiness without being oily. The dishes were NOT glutinous or floury like some Chinese food can be.

Another surprise was that each dish had a distinctive flavor unlike some places where each dish is a variation on the same flavour theme.

My favourite new flavours came in the Ginger and Shallot side dish that came with the Steamed Chicken. It was fresh and full of zest.

Best of all, the prices were very reasonable. From $9.50 to $17....

As always, check out Urbanspoon for more reviews..

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