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Sydney's cultural scene is a most exciting one, with a combination of numerous
influences from all over the world. A melting pot of various cultures, its gastronomic
scene is probably one of the best in the entire world. A food-lovers' haven, Sydney
has a throbbing and constantly evolving prospect when it comes to food, and its
restaurants are absolutely excellent, in every sense. The cuisine of Sydney borrows
flavors and cooking techniques from the diverse cooking styles of the world, and
offers the people a combination of global cuisines, right from Native American
food, to Italian, European, Asian, Asian, Mediterranean and more. Sydney's restaurants
are pure classics, and some of the finest restaurants which both locals as well
as tourists love to go to are the Asian Restaurants in Sydney.
Asian Restaurants in Sydney serve to its customers typical Asian food, with
a traditional touch. Not only is the food Asian in origin, coming from India,
Nepal, Thailand, China, Vietnam et al., they are also prepared and served in
a conventional manner. These restaurants cater to a wide assortment of people,
ranging from those who want to try Asian food, to those who love Asian food,
and also the home-sick Asian settled in Sydney.
There are basically three cuisine-based regions in all of Asia, which are
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The South West - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma
The North East - China, Korea, Japan
The South East - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
The Asian Restaurants in Sydney draw from these regions to offer some truly
authentic Asian foods not just to locals, and tourists, but also those Asian
locals longing for the tastes of their homeland.
The Asian foods available in the Asian Restaurants in Sydney are truly representative
of the traditional and customary foods that are consumed by the Asian people
such as pickles, curries, and side dishes. The food is also prepared using traditional
Asian spices. Some of the spices that are commonly used in Asian food are -
- Cinnamon,
- Coriander,
- Cumin, Nutmeg,
- Mace
- Cardamom
- Fennel,
- Ginger,
- Mustard seeds,
- Turmeric,
- Black pepper,
- Chilli pepper,
- Basil,
- Cloves,
- Galangal,
- Garlic,
- Kaffir Lime Leaves,
- Lemon Grass,
- Mint,
- Star Aniseed,
- Tamarind,
- Szechuan peppercorns,
- 5 spices powder,
- Cayenne pepper,
- Pandan (screwpine) leaves
Asian foods served in the Asian Restaurants in Sydney have some habitual appetizers,
mains, and desserts. A sampling of these can be had by having a look at the
following list -
Appetizers
- Zesty Beef Salad
- Wasabi prawn recipe
- Fruit Rojak
- Stuffed Red Peppers
The main courses include a primary rice, bread or noodle based dish with a
number of side dishes, which can be either meat-based, or vegetable-based. Some
of these side-dishes are -
Meats
- Grilled Sausage with Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin and Rocket Leaves
- Braised duck with sea cucumber
- Pig trotters with ginger and vinegar
- Roast Lamb with fennel, pancetta and white wine
- Chicken curry with baguettes and fried beacon
Vegetables
- Braised baby cabbages in wine stock
- Grilled brinjal and roasted cauliflower
- Sautéed celery with honey peas, lotus root, water chestnuts and
fungus and mushrooms
- Dry Eggplant Curry
- Cabbage rolls with herb oil in vegetable broth
Desserts - There are also some extremely mouth-watering desserts and
sweet dishes, a sample of which is the following list --
- Fruit Sushi
- Crème Brûlée
- Zucchini chocolate cake
- Pumpkin custard with yuzu jelly
- Chocolate-Carrot Cake
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