Kimama Kitchen

L and J were already running late for Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour :( but knowing that we would be dancing and jumping around the whole night, we knew it would be a bad idea if we went with an empty stomach. 

 Kimama Kitchen

So we thought the food court would be a quick and easy option. We originally wanted to have ramen at Gumshara but unfortunately the place was closed due to broken kitchen equipment of some sort :(. So we settled for some Karaage Don from Kimama Kitchen just next door. They offered a wide range of sauces to go with the deep fried chicken :D L ended up trying the new miso garlic sauce while J, being a vinegar-lover, went for the soy and vinegar. 

Chicken Karaage with miso garlic sauce($8)

Chicken Karaage with soy and vinegar sauce (served in separate container)($8)

Hmm… is there a particular reason why the miso garlic sauce is infused into the chicken while the soy and vinegar is served in a separate container?  

haha anyway…the chicken was juicy and tender and both sauces were quite tasty and went well with the crispy chicken :) the soy and vinegar sauce gave the dish a zesty tanginess and the miso garlic sauce added a strong garlic flavour to the chicken. 

We also found their service really friendly and thoughtful when they asked if we’d like extra sesame (for soy and vinegar sauce) or some fried garlic (for miso garlic sauce) on top of our dishes :) Also, rice and miso soup are also generously available for free refill hehe, though a single portion should probably be enough to fill you up! Neither of us could finish our meal even though we were literally starving before we ate- or is it because you know how when you’re too hungry, you’ll tend to get full easier when you eat? hmm.. but either way, our tummies were satisfied and we’re ready for our bad romance with lady gaga!  

 Lady Gaga <3 (photo credit: Grandia)

Nibble on Nibbles! xx

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Kimama Kitchen

Shop207, Eating World Habour Plaza

25-29 Dixon St 

Haymarket NSW 2000

 

Bite Me Burger Co.

J&L are still looking for that perfect burger. Buns warm and crisp yet soft in the centre, meat patties cooked but still with the succulent juices and all the glorious fillings to make that burger more than just 2 slices of bread and meat...

So we set off to try Bite Me Burger. Offering a wide range of gourmet burgers as well as Pat and Stick’s Ice Cream and creative cocktails it looked like a very promising contender. Besides, how could we not go to a place that offered burgers called “Wagyu Me” or “Steak Me” or even “Pluck Me”? hehehe 

We entered the store and were greeted by mannequins wearing Bite Me’s very own merchandise T-shirts next to signs that says “Make the World a Burger Place!”- it is then when we knew this was the right place, even if the food don’t turn out to be a 10/10, their attitude is definitely a winner :D

J& L had planned this out strategically so we could try as many burgers as we can! Being a group of 6 (J,L, Y, P ,K and F), we would each have one of  the 6 Mini Burgers and then share the Mega!  On top of that, Y also had a caramel shake while P chose an Iced chocolate :) perfect drinks to go with burgers! We also ordered some hot chips to share, after all, what are burgers without hot chips! hehe

Caramel Shake ($5)

Iced chocolate with vanilla ice cream, topped with cream ($5)

Small Chip Me ($3)

Mini burgers: Mini Beef Burger, Mini Lambtastic, Mini Pluck Me, Mini Bloody Mary, Mini Jack Daniels, Mini Vegetari Anne ($26 for 6)

The Pluck Me was probably the best- Grilled corn-fed chicken breast topped with melted King Island brie, iceberg lettuce & seeded honey mustard. The chicken was juicy and tender, the flavours of the cheese and mustard were not overpowering, making it a very light yet tasty chicken burger!

Mini Pluck Me

The Bloody Mary sounded like an interesting one- Grain-fed beef, smothered in our Bloody Mary sauce including vodka, Worcestershire, Tabasco & tomato sauce served with cos lettuce. Though it turned out not as expected, the flavours were not strong and tasted more or less like the ordinary beef burger just with a subtle hint of Tabasco.

The Vegetari Anne somewhat resembled the flavours in a falafel kebab - Delicious lentil burger, grilled capsicum, haloumi cheese, rocket & chermoulah yoghurt.

Mini Vegetari Anne

All the burgers were quite tasty and filling even tho they were the mini size. We finished all burgers before realising we still had the Mega to come. The mega was “A pound (450g)

of delicious grain-fed beef topped with tasty cheese, bacon,tomato, iceberg lettuce, sautéed onion, pickles & your choice of tomato sauce or BBQ sauce. Served on a giant bun”

The burger was indeed “mega” and we had to split it into 6 slices – just like a cake! Haha :P

Each “slice” was quite thick and we were all pretty full by the time we were done.

MegaBite ($29)

MegaBite VS Mini Burgers

But of course, what’s a meal without dessert? 

So we end up sharing Pat and Stick’s Ice Cream Sandwiches. J and F’s Caramel Pecan had a very yummy dough which tasted a bit like digestive biscuits with little pieces of pecan in it, L’s favourite. Y and K went with Mochaccino, whose ice cream was rather bitter compared to the common coffee flavoured ice creams –J’s favourite. L and P had the Vanilla Choc, it was a simple combination but with good quality ingredients, it makes all the difference hehe- Y’s favourite. Haha, turns out we might have all ordered the wrong thing :P but next time we know which one to get!

Caramel Pecan

Machaccino

Vanilla Choc

Pat and Stick’s Ice Cream Sandwiches ($5 each)

It was overall a very filling and satisfying meal. Even though the service was really slow, and each time we tried to make an order, the waitresses would say “one moment please”… The décor was very vibrant and striking and the innovative burgers were definitely more than your typical bun and meat patty combination and dessert proved to be the perfect way to finish up. Looks like we’re not doing too bad to find that perfect burger ;) !

Nibble on Nibbles! xx 

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Bite Me Burger Co.

Harbourwalk, Star City Casino (next to Duffys)
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009 

Bourke Street Bakery

The fresh aroma of bread and other baked goods,, colourful pastries displayed at the window,, customers sitting outside on assorted tables and benches,, the word “boulangerie” in cursive script hanging above the door... That’s all it took for J&L to enter Bourke St Bakery. 

 Bourke Street Bakery

With its confined space, we were pretty much cramped with the other customers and had to make quick decisions about our choices. In the end, we chose one savoury and one sweet for a balanced snack. 

The Pear and Almond Tart was J’s choice. The cute little tart had a firm and crispy crust with a soft, sort of crumbly textured almond filling. The sweet delight is then garnished with a lovely slice of caramelized pear :)

Pear and Almond Tart ($4)

L decided to try the Spinach Corn and Feta Quiche which was a light quiche with a good balance of spinach corn and feta. The feta was creamy but not too overpowering. The spinach and corn gave a good substance to the quiche filling.

Spinach Corn and Feta Quiche ($4.50)

J also noticed the bakery’s mini fridge stocked with various drinks – in particular Bourke St Bakery’s own Belgian Chocolate Milk .This milk was absolutely delicious. Cool and milky smooth, it reminded us of the distinct malty flavour of lindt chocolates! It was a really nice refreshment and the fact that it was packed in bottles meant that we could easily bring it back home!

Belgian Chocolate Milk ($3.50)

Bourke St Bakery also has a cute row of benches and tables stacked on the side of the shop- a very friendly environment that is perfect for a catch up with old friends over coffee (or one of the ice drinks :P) … and perhaps a pastry or two hehe :)

Nibble on Nibblies! xx 

ps: have a happy easter everyone <3 ! enjoy the long weekend, take care, be safe, eat lots :)

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Bourke Street Bakery

633 Bourke Street

Surry Hills 2010