Bring on the Salt!

On a beautiful summer's day, my colleague and I decided to get out of the city for lunch.  I took one of my clients out for Christmas lunch and headed down to Cronulla.  It was a very pleasant trip in the taxi and as we got nearer, the scenery became more breathtaking.  We could see the deep blue sea as we approached the restaurant.

The restaurant, Summer Salt restaurant commands spectacular beach views and has a bright and airy feel to it.  The menu is modern Australian and can best be described as "East meets West".  The menu has a very good selection and we were having a hard time deciding what to have.

We finally settled on the Pork Belly with chermoula roast chats, Crispy skin barramundi with prawn filled zucchini flower and cauliflower skordalia and the Oven Roasted Duck.  It was cooked to perfection and was very tasty.

Alas, we did not have any more room in the stomach for the desserts. 

Must take a drive there again for lunch... but ... in the new year.       

Pork Belly

Crispy Barramundi

Sailors Thai Canteen

Decided to try out Sailors Thai Canteen for lunch.  I haven't been here for a looonnngg time.  Trudging along George Street in the slight drizzle last Friday, I headed up to the Rocks with anticipation.  The setting was still the same, one long table for communal eating.

My friend and I were seated opposite each other.  The menu looked interesting and we ordered a dish each to share ie.  the "Green curry chicken" and the "Crisp and Salty Pork Belly, hot and sour sauce".  What can I say... I was quite disappointed.  The green curry was a bit watered down and not as tasty while the pork belly was doused in plum sauce... whatever happened to the hot and sour sauce? 

To say the least, my friend and I were disappointed with the meal, was not value for money or authentic at all....

We had to head over to the French Patisserie cafe for cake and coffee which was more satisfying...   

A touch of home...

On a cold Saturday evening, I decided to have an early dinner at this unassuming Indonesian eatery in Willoughby.  Charmaine had earlier checked out this place with Lee Fong and apparently Lee Fong and Fredy has been coming to this eatery on a regular basis.  Known as Tradisional Indonesian Cuisine, this small neighbourhood outlet serves homecooked Indonesian cuisine.

The menu consists of dishes such as Lumpia Goreng, Sup Buntut and Nasi Goreng.  House specialities include Nasi Kuning Complete and Nasi Tim (Steamed Chicken Rice).

Mum and I ordered the Nasi Kuning Complete ($8) and Cap Cay (mixed Vegetables - $10).  The serving was not too bad.  The price of the menu ranged from $5 to $15. 

While we were there, we noticed they had a lot of takeaway orders.  This is a family outlet, nothing too fancy but if you have a craving for some spicy, quick, cheap and a homecooked meal and you happen to be in the neighbourhood then this place is not too bad.

Address:  302 Penshurst Street, North Willoughby
Ph:  9417 3521