Green gourmet St. Leonards Vegetarian Restaurant- Sydney, Australia
Came across this eatery when I was googling for vegetarian food on the Internet, and I must say that it is an awesome find and is a must visit for fellow vegetarians in Sydney. It is actually a vegan Chinese restaurant and offers plenty of healthy and wholesome Chinese food.
On our first visit we had item #38 on the menu, the Lion King claypot comes with heaps of veggies and "fish cakes", not exactly sure what the restaurant calls them, but it tastes like vegetarian fish cakes to me, so don't quote me when you order this dish at the restaurant. We particularly enjoyed this dish a lot and will definitely order this again.
Item 38 on the menu: Lion King Pot - AUD 15.80
The second dish is the Golden Fish which comes in a sweet and spicy sauce. We find it quite tentalizing as this is not the usual type of vegetarian fish we get in Malaysia. It is coated with a layer of yam, which makes it rather special and unique.
Item 40 on the menu: Golden Fish - AUD 15.80
The third dish is recommended by the staff as we requested for a very spicy dish on the menu and he told us that they can make anything in the menu into a spicy dish. So we agreed to order the Spicy Sichuan Eggplant thinking that it would be just eggplant cooked in some Sichuan spicy sauce but regretfully we the dish arrived we were very disappointed as the eggplants were coated with a thick layer of flour and deep fried .... a method which we always disliked. It is our mistake for not enquiring how the dish was to be prepared. We did not like this dish as there was really only a tiny piece of eggplant in the very thickly coated flour. We would rather the chef just cook the plain eggplants in the spicy sauce.
Item 47 on the menu: Spicy Sichuan Eggplant - AUD 15.80
Green Gourmet St. Leonards Address: 538 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW, Australia Tel: 02-9439 6533 Buses that travels on the pacific highway, like M20 will get you to the doorstep of the restaurant :)
Best Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Ever - only at Yishensu, 1Utama
As you may or may not know, One Utama's old wing is nearing the end of its facelift and is expected to reopen to shoppers soon, with some shops already upgraded and resumed operations. I do not know the exact reopening date, but if you are thinking to visit and get a sneak preview of what's coming but is having trouble finding the motivation to do so, worry not, as here's a good reason for you to visit this very weekend!
Yishensu, the vegetarian connoisseur, serves the BEST pineapple fried rice in town. Do opt for the "special" as you get extra toppings like macadamias, cashews, raisins, mock fish flakes from the ordinary version. It has a "curry" and tangy kick to it, making it a very appetising meal indeed.
Emperor Tofu (RM 16)
I liked the presentation of this dish and it was a perfect dish to go with steaming hot white rice
Fried Oat Prawn (RM 18)
I loved the generous serving of crunchy oats that coated the spongy mock prawn. I don't really fancy mock prawns a lot, and would actually prefer if they used something else instead, like something tofu based.
Then there is the not-so-special Char Kway Teow. I have to admit, nothing beats the Char Kway Teow served at Blue Boy Mansion. Read it here Blue Boy Mansion
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Mall (Old Wing), Lot G207 (Ground Floor), No 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 48700 Petaling Jaya
Location: Near TGIF Fridays
Hong Kong, one of the busiest cities in Asia, is a perfect vacation destination for a concrete-hugger like me. I love the wilderness, but at the end of the day, it's a concrete jungle that I would prefer to call home. For a city girl like me, it's perhaps I have never spent more than a week in a jungle, so being close to Mother Nature actually scares me. Whenever I go to a jungle back home in Malaysia, I cringe and greatly fear the mere existence of leeches and whatever creepy crawlies we have in the rain forest. Although we also have bigger threats in the concrete jungle, like pick-pockets, handbag snatchers, muggers, etc, I still love to wander in the mega-sized malls, and getting lost amidst the skyscrapers.
Another thing I love about big cities is, vegetarian restaurants are readily available at every nook and corner of the city!
Typical Chinese Dinner set :)
艇仔粥 Small Boat Porridge The name of this dish originated from a historical family that lived in boat village and made a living by selling porridge on their small boat. Peanuts! The must have accompaniment when it comes to porridge
Claypot Tofu, Mushrooms and Vegetables. Although this dish tasted a little bland, but it's a perfect dish to go with the porridge as it did not steal the porridge's limelight.
Chinese Tea.
Comfortable setting and prompt service!
Roasted "Fish" This dish was perfect! As the sauce was just right and was not too sweet. The sauce did not overpower the "fish's" texture. The pinenuts added an extra flavour that amplified the fragrance of the sweet and sour sauce.
年年有余 This is a prosperous dish, where traditionally, it symbolizes continuous and plentiful harvest in all the years to come.
This fish was made of Yam and is deep fried to perfection and went really well with the sweet and sour sauce.
Address: 6D Grand Tower, 639 Nathan Road, Hong Kong Contact Number: 2787 3128
It is always a pleasure to be surprised on a flight with a great and flavorful vegetarian meal. Cathay never fails to please me as their meals are always healthy and delicious. Perhaps Airasia should consider healthier options as I remember their meals to be very oily and salty.
Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo Meal The asparagus was cooked to perfection and went really well with the "briyani" rice. I really think mushrooms are a must whenever asparagus is served (except for when stir-fried with belacan!)
Oriental Vegetarian I love the "black pepper chicken"! It was so flavorful that I practically licked the plate clean! The vegetables arrived crunchy and fresh. Two thumbs up!
The jelly was very yummy and was not too sweet. The fruits looked like they were cut minutes before they were served to me! Awesome meal.
Passed by this vegetarian eatery at Mongkok but did not get to try it as we were rushing to be somewhere. However, it looked packed and the pricing is quite reasonable for Hong Kong Standards. We tried the one relatively near to Citywalk and found their food to be very tasty. Watch out for the review of that branch soon!
A delicious oriental MAS meal to prep us for Kunming, China
We have been advised that March/April will be a good time to visit Shangrila, Kunming, China as the weather will be favourable and some wild flowers will be in bloom. We started our trip on 1st April and found that the weather in Shangrila was fine and with a few layers of warm winter clothings we felt really nice and comfortable. However, the sun is very strong already at this time of the year and to protect ourselves from the strong ultraviolet radiation, it is good to wear a sun hat that is large enough to keep off the sun rays from the face. On board the MAS flight we had selected the Asian and Oriental vegetarian option.
Wholesome and delicious salad with an acceptable variety of cut fruits Oriental menu - stewed bean curd sheets topped with shitake mushrooms to accompany a bowl of steaming hot Jasmine rice Asian menu - Yum, this is one of the best Asian vegetarian I've had on a flight as I particularly liked the variety of veggies that was used in this option. :)
Yum Yum. Am back to post more goodies found at Chef Low. Not only are the food organic, the white theme of the restaurant gives a very elegant ambience. Perhaps the management can consider to play some nature sounds like birds chirping in the park, that way it would really feel as if we're attending the Queen's garden party in Buckingham Palace.
Nyonya Dumpling
I simply love the filing as it is very tasty and flavorful. Thankfully it is not too spicy! :)
Fragrant 'Snail' Mushrooms
This is my FAVE dish at Chef Low. You must try this dish if you visit Chef Low. Mushrooms are deep fried to perfection and is packed full of flavor, something that is perfect to go with rice. There's nothing more you can ask for.
Herbal Mix - I like the fact that I do not feel thirsty after a meal at Chef Low, so I can comfortably help myself to the "soup" or gravy without having to worry about the MSG effect afterwards. Raw mango salad topped with peanuts and chili flakes. Perfect as a palette cleanser.
This post is about a Malaysian dish. A very classic one that every Malaysian will crave for every once in awhile (if not everyday). But where's the best place to have it?
If we're at shopping malls, and when we choose to dine at Madam Kwan's / Little Penang Cafe, we normally go for their Char Kway Teow as this dish is easily customizable to suit vegetarians. Since hawker centers are not accessible in malls, who serves better Char Kway Teow? I would think Madam Kwan's as the Char Kway Teow is of bigger portion (though it's more expensive) and is less oily. The Char Kway Teow at Madam Kwan's is also drier, which means it has more Wok Hei (锅气).
Madam Kwan's CKT
Little Penang Cafe's CKT
Nevertheless, nothing beats the Char Kway Teow at Blue Boy Mansion. Even my non-vegetarian friends thinks it's the best CKT they have ever had! Read about the best place for vegetarian Char Kway Teow here, a sweet spot that's smack right in the middle of KL! If you have not tried it, you should. Enuf said!
A huge plate for only RM 4
The Chef at work :) Yes, he's an Indian that mastered the art of Char Kway Teow!
With our busy schedules, sometimes we have no choice but to settle for something quick and easy, that is grabbing a 饭盒 faan harp (takeaway) and rush off to have it elsewhere. If you're around PJ State, there's a vegetarian stall that offers a great variety of dishes to choose from. We are quite happy with the food as the food is within our "Low Salt/Little Oil/No MSG" standards. One thing I love about this stall is that the cook keeps replenishing green vegetables, so you won't have to worry about not being able to get your vegetable fix for the day. Green is GOOD!
Lunch outing with friends at Cameleon Vegetarian Restaurant
My friend was dying to add some new touches to her home as she was hoping to spice up her life with new furniture. So, she suggested to visit the furniture fair held at the Putra World Trade Center hoping to find some suitable and modern furniture designs. However, we were denied entry when we got there as we were wearing shorts and thongs. We were not disappointed as we also found out that the fair is more suitable for businesses and not for everyday consumers like us. As Cameleon was a stone's throw away, we decided to have a quick lunch. My friend loved the Kam Hiong Sliced Fish, as she loved the unique flavor of the dish. As for me, I liked the Western Mushroom as it was very springy and fragrant. The only downside is that it was a little too salty for my liking. The Hong Kong Kai Lan was fresh and crispy and we were very glad that it was not overly oily or salty. Overall, it was a great place with good food to catch up with an awesome friend.
Hong Kong Kai Lan - RM 11.70
Kam Hiong Sliced Fish - RM 13.90
Western Mushroom - RM 13.90
Brown Rice - RM 1.50 (White- RM 1.20)
Name : Cameleon Address: No.1 Jalan Thamboosamy, Off Jalan Putra, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 015-2276949
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Claypot Tofu, Mushrooms and Vegetables.
Address: Shop 2005, 2/F, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Oriental menu - stewed bean curd sheets topped with shitake mushrooms to accompany a bowl of steaming hot Jasmine rice
Asian menu - Yum, this is one of the best Asian vegetarian I've had on a flight as I particularly liked the variety of veggies that was used in this option. :)
Herbal Mix - I like the fact that I do not feel thirsty after a meal at Chef Low, so I can comfortably help myself to the "soup" or gravy without having to worry about the MSG effect afterwards.
Raw mango salad topped with peanuts and chili flakes. Perfect as a palette cleanser. 
Rice with 3 vege - RM 3.90
Name : Cameleon
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