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Sunda

Sunda

Khanh Nguyen, Melbourne's latest chef hero, deftly mixes a grab-bag of Malaysian, Indonesian and Vietnamese traditions with native ingredients to deliver something shockingly new.
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Supernormal

Supernormal

Part of Andrew McConnell's empire, this is the younger, buzzier, carefree sibling to the grown-up Cumulus Inc further up Flinders Lane.
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Sago pudding

Sago pudding

This dessert is popular in Malaysia and Singapore, and we can why – it's pretty, simple and sweet with palm-sugar syrup.
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Three-cup calamari

Tony Tan’s three-cup calamari

A Taiwanese take on the classic three-cup chicken: just flash-fry the calamari with rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil, and dinner's ready.
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Annam, Melbourne review

Annam, Melbourne review

The combination of party vibe and precise cooking makes Melbourne's latest pan-Asian eatery stand out from the crowd.
Chicken teriyaki with wasabi slaw

Chicken teriyaki with wasabi slaw

To add that hibachi flavour without the fuss, char the marinated chicken on a wire rack set over a gas flame instead of in a pan before you roast it (it will need a little longer in the oven).
The Tamarind

The Tamarind

REVIEW Spending a few hours at Spicers Tamarind Retreat feels like an escape. Even if you’re not staying the night, you can still enjoy the lush rainforest backdrop from the restaurant and chill out. The Tamarind is driven by warm, friendly service and the dining pavilion takes inspiration from Thailand, with the menu meandering around […]
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Chicken and ginger congee recipe

Chicken and ginger congee

Chicken and ginger congee recipe - Bring 3.6 litres water to the boil in a large saucepan. Cut into chicken skin where the thigh meets the breast to help chicken poach evenly.
Khao soi

Khao soi

This soup's combination of spices, chicken and crispy noodles is sure to pack a punch.
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FermentAsian

FermentAsian

REVIEW FermentAsian warrants the trip to the Barossa. The restaurant’s backstory is cute – charming owner taught to cook by husband, wins awards with elderly parents assisting in the kitchen – and the food embodies quality over quantity. Hanoi spring rolls, the only orthodox Vietnamese offering and Tuoi Do’s signature dish, are thickly wrapped and […]
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Six fast noodle recipes

Six fast noodle recipes

A pantry staple, noodles are ready in a flash. Here are six different recipes, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber

Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber

As we count down to our 50th anniversary, we're taking a look back at old recipes. This fried rice dish - a classic comfort food - was inspired from our July-August 1966 issue.
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Automata's pickled eggs and onions

Automata’s pickled eggs and onions

“These pickled eggs are a cross between an Asian style (with the boiled eggs soaked in soy sauce) and a European pickled egg,” says Clayton Wells. “They have added richness from the black garlic and from the herbs.”
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Pol sambol

Pol sambol

O Tama Carey recipe for pol sambol, a coconut Sri Lankan dish that works with all number of curries.
Madame Wu

Madame Wu

REVIEW There are half-bows to Korea – kimchi accompanies fried pork hock and stir-fried mushrooms are braised in a rich soy-based sauce – but Madame Wu mostly looks to China for inspiration. And, in the case of toasty, rice-crusted wagyu brisket, that’s no bad thing. The beef arrives scented with anise in parcels scattered with […]
Bang

Bang

REVIEW Does your average Bangladeshi listen to R&B, dine with Laguiole cutlery, or take her lassi with a slug of rum? Perhaps not, but that’s what makes Bang such a joy. The space caters to a fun-loving crowd with a sleek tiled bar, communal tables and red neon. An all-Portuguese wine list (a reference to […]
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Mud-crab curry

Mud-crab curry

This curry is light and easy to prepare, and crab always goes down a treat. If you’re averse to dispatching your own crab, buy a cooked one and skip the second step.
Sour curry of barramundi

Sour curry of barramundi

This South East Asian-style curry has a tangy sour flavour from tamarind and amchur, dried green mango powder. The use of a little stock makes it quite a light curry and the flavour of the fish really shines.
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Prawn satay

Prawn satay

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for prawn satay by Pete Evans.
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Steamboat

Steamboat

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for steamboat by Dan Hong.
Spice Bar

Spice Bar

REVIEW Take a seat on the covered outdoor balcony or in the Eastern-inspired dining room and enjoy the cooling sea breeze, perhaps with a chilled glass of sake or a spice-friendly wine from a succinct, well-considered list. You may need a refreshing beverage or two, as Spice Bar lives up to its name. It specialises […]
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Edible seaweed guide

Edible seaweed guide

With its complexity in flavour and texture, seaweed is the culinary trend taking diners’ palates to another dimension, here's a guide to some of what you might come across.
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The cheat: char siu

The cheat: char siu

Lacquered in finger-licking glaze, Cantonese pork from your local barbecue shop makes light work of fast meals.
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China Lane

China Lane

REVIEW With its high-wire act of empty birdcages, China Lane looks at first like the setting for an arthouse film. Inside, the dreamscape continues: is this 1930s Shanghai peopled with coolly confidentMad Menextras? The suited-up lunchers are here for the smart Asian eats and great-value drinks. Duck pancakes, pork sang choi bau, and salt and […]
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Mohinga

Mohinga

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for mohinga.
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Crab steamed in beer

Crab steamed in beer

This simple Vietnamese-styled roasted Crab recipe adds a delicious hoppy flavour by adding beer into the mix.
Karedok

Karedok

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Karedok.
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Rojak

Rojak

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Rojak.
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Bar H

Bar H

REVIEW Is it a bar with good food or a restaurant with a good bar? You’ll ponder this question as you arrive at Bar H, its welcoming lights glowing on a Surry Hills corner, empty wine bottles lining the window sills and the happy buzz of a hip crowd drifting onto the street. Upstairs is […]
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