Baan Krua Thai Restaurant

We decided on Banquet A for two people which included Mixed Entree (moneybags, satay sticks, curry puffs and spring rolls) followed by Penang Curry and Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crab with a glass of wine or coffee. All at the low price of $26 each. At $26 a head it was very reasonably priced and absolutely delicious!…

chefs choice – Seafood laksa wonton soup, Chicken with chinese mushroom hotpot

One of the best restaurants in Wollongong is Chefs Choice. You cannot beat it for value. There is a large thermos of green tea on every table and unless your meal has noodles you will usually get a big bowl of free rice. There is something to please everyone here. My favuorite meal is the…

The Park restaurant

Located inside Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club is The Park restaurant. Being a local I really love it that a top class restaurant is so close by. Their chef is very friendly and will cater to those with low carb needs. I swear by his warm thai salad and the garlic prawns are amazing.…

Shinju Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

On February 15th Philip and I went up to Sydney so that I could attend the Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom seminar. For dinner we went to a lovely restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown (Haymarket) called Shinju Teppanyaki. Kyoto Set Crispy fresh salad, Miso Soup, Assorted Appetizers, Large King Prawn, Fresh Fillet of Fish, Chicken Terriyaki, Misoyaki…

Valentines Day at Oriental Expressions restaurant, Wollongong

Valentines Day, Feb 14 2007 – Oriental Expressions in Keira Street Wollongong is offering a special banquet which we find too good to pass up. Entree: Tempura King Prawns Dinner: Peking Duck – three courses of duck, each course served with freshly made pancakes which you wrap the duck in. First course is aromatic duck…

Hazlenut Gelato from Pure Gelato Enterprises

A very nice treat from the gourmet deli in Keiraville (near Wollongong) came in the form of a hazelnut gelato. It tasted a little like the pralines I was given for Valentines Day. A small jar for $2.40 it certainly won’t break the bank. Illawarra Food and Restaurant Reviews http://illawarrafoodreviews.blogspot.com

Five Islands Brewery, Wollongong Beach

Australia Day is a day that all Australians celebrate in their own way. It was friend’s birthday and we booked out the lounge at Five Islands Brewery, next door to the Wollongong Entertainment Centre and opposite Wollongong beach. We first visited Five Islands Brewery a few years ago for Philip’s birthday and we have returned…

Baan Krua Thai Restaurant – Satay Chicken and Stir Fried Prik Khing

Baan Krua Thai Restaurant Today I treated myself to a meal at Baan Krua Thai Restaurant on Keira Street, Wollongong. I have wanted to eat there for at least four years, back when it was a Japanese & Koreant restaurant. I decided that today was the day I would ascend the stairs and sample the…

Chefs Choice – Steamed pippies in XO sauce, sang choy bow

Steamed pippies in XO Sauce Sang Choy Bow – pork mince with water chestnuts, sesame oil, etc served in lettuce cups Asian cuisine restaurant Area: City Centre @ Keira StreetAddress: 166 Keira StreetWollongong 2500Phone: (02) 42284811Fax: (02) 42284811Opening Hours: 10:30am- 10.00pm Mon-SunLicensed/BYO: Byo Illawarra Food and Restaurant Reviews http://illawarrafoodreviews.blogspot.com