Category: Finding Myself – Adelaide

Went to Scoozi at Rundle Street back in January for dinner. Before going there, we had pre-dinner drink at Exeter Hotel located at Rundle Street just down where I lived.

I heard Scoozi served good pasta especially the one with fresh seafood but I didn’t try it because it’s too big portion for me as no one was sharing with me and I was on rather tight budget too. You’ll get complimentary bread as entree for each dish you ordered.

Left: spaghetti tossed with fresh seafood, garlic, spring onions and olive oil in a light tomato salsa (AUD19).
Right: I ended ordering chicken baguettes with iceberg lettuce, semi-dried tomatoes,avocado and mayonnaise (AUD9). It was so filling! Really cannot underestimate this. Quite nice.

After that, we went to Belgium Bar just around the corner. I heard a lot of it but never know where it was. My friends ordered some Belgium beer but I did not as I didn’t plan to drink. Leffe is usually what they ordered at Belgium Bar. I tried two variations, it’s quite smooth.

At about 11pm, we called it a night.

Another Korean restaurant and again, it happened in December 2012. We went to Korea Restaurant at 133 Goodwood Road after our carolling session.

As you can see, they specialized in Korean BBQ. They served 6 types of side dishes and the portion wasn’t small at all. What’s more, free flow! This is only applicable when you order the set deal. The set came with rice, soup, side dishes, coffee or tea and the rest would be your choice of meat. There’s beef, chicken, pork, and seafood for you to choose. The price ranged from AUD16.30 to AUD18.

It’s OK to indulge once in awhile. Not so bad but one set is too much for a small to average eater. If that’s the case, the other one just order another bowl of rice, that should suffice. As for the drinks, water is free of charge and free flow.

Guess what?!?! Another back dated post. Went to Seoul Restaurant which is located at 65 Hyde Street, Adelaide, 3 times last year. First time was with a long lost friend for dinner before I went back to Kuching last year, then second time for friend’s birthday dinner in November when thing started to turn out all wrong while I was still thinking everything was still rosy, and the final time was for another friend’s graduation dinner in December.

I was told that this is the very first Korean restaurant in Adelaide.

Left: Kimchi Pancake (AUD10).
Right: Bibimbab (AUD14.90) but I don’t remember which type as they have chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetarian to choose from.

Seafood Bean Paste Stew (Korean soybean stew with vegetables, seafood & tofu) and Soft Tofu Stew (Spicy red chili with soft tofu, clams, vegetables & egg). Each cost AUD13.90.

Left: The side dishes you get when you dine there. They have different dishes served everyday.
Right: Bossam is steamed pork belly with vegetables (AUD34).

Left: Japchae (AUD9.50), stir fried clear sweet potato noodle with beef & vegetables.
Right: Seafood hotpot ($36.00 – Medium; $52.90 – Large). There’s crab, squid, king prawns, mussel and vegetables in spicy broth with udon noodle.

Left and middle: I’m not sure what are these. It’s been so long ago. I guess it’s Pork cuttlet (AUD16.90) which was deep-fried pork cuttlet with Korean BBQ sauce and Spicy Grilled Pork (1AUD4.90) which was sliced pork with vegetables marinated in Korean chilli sauce.
Right: Grilled Garlic Prawn (AUD24.90).

Overall, the food was pretty authentic while the price was a bit steep for me. The place wasn’t very fancy and located at quite a seclude location but can fit many people.

Back dated food post again! Went to Yang Tse River China Restaurant back in December 2012 and another time on Chap Goh Mei 2013. It’s also known as Yangsi China Restaurant (that’s what printed on the menu).

Left: They serve Shanghainese cuisine. It’s one of the good Chinese restaurant in Adelaide located at 447 B/C Payneham Road.
Right: It’s been along time ago dining there so I don’t remember this dish’s name. It’s a type of tofu dish with spinach.

Left: Forgot whta’s this. It’s quite spicy.
Right: Roast duck with sauce.

Left: Fried green bean, I didn’t like it at all. It’s as if I’m eating old vegetables, not fresh at all or it’s meant to be like that? *SHRUG*
Right: Braised pork belly (Dong Po Rou) is one of its famous dishes.

Left: Crispy garlic ribs, my favourite! I don’t like garlic but this dish sure is different.
Right: Claypot tofu with mixed vegetables I think…

Left: A type of prawn dish, nothing to rave. I personally don’t like it.
Right: Claypot eggplant. Not so bad.

Overall, this place served decent Shanghainese food. It’s highly recommended by many people. Price wise, it’s quite reasonable too.

How back dated I am?!!? This happened back in September 2012 when everything was still great and hopeful. Anyway, went for dinner with my friends. My first time dining at Star House Chinese Restaurant located at 31 Gouger St, Adelaide.

Never thought of going there. Heard a lot of negative feedbacks. Oh well… The place failed to appeal to me because it looked very expensive! Let’s just say, it’s expensive in comparison with the portion. It’s been a long time, so I don’t quite remember what we had ;p

Left: E-shan eggplant in hot pot ($13.80).
Right: Deep fried duck with plum sauce ($15.80).

Left: Sweet and sour pork ($12.80).
Right: This is a type of chicken dish but not sure what’s the name of it. Too long ago! Don’t remember at all.

We ordered another fish dish but didn’t take photo of it.

Overall, I only enjoyed the company. It was rather pricey. Then again, I wasn’t worry about the money that time but normally I would have suggested another place than this place.