Student Foodie VLOG

I say we have something different for you guys today, here's our first VLog!

Check out our trip to Espresso Organica and Blacktown Maccas

Michael - Film Espresso Organica, arrange final film

Tanios - Film Espresso Organica, audio

Parth - Film Blacktown Maccas, audio

Enjoy and we wish you many scrumptious food adventures!

TK Something Korean BBQ

  TK Something

This was my first Korean BBQ experience and it was definitely a different one! You pay $30 for all you can eat - chicken, pork, ox tongue, ribs, octopus, - you name the meat, you can order it! The meat is swiftly delivered to your table then off you go cooking it on a nice hot charcoal cooktop. The waiters were on the ball with swiftly changing our trays and you can order as many sides as you want. For desserts, go and grab yourself a creme brulee or a pannacotta from the fridge (and go back for seconds if your belly can handle it). Overall the service was really prompt and fast as well as the quality of the food. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try the new type of Korean barbecue and the best part of its all you can eat. There is also a Creme Brulee eating contest see who can eat the most. 

~Parth Kulkarni

Overall Rating 8.9/10 

Durban Dish

Durban Dish 

If you love South African cuisine you will surely love this restaurant. Located in Baulkham Hills which is towards the north-west Sydney area. We had ordered a whole feast which had different delicacies from different areas of South Africa. Although the meat was properly cooked through it could have been a bit better in the presentation. The service was pretty bad as they were low on staff on the night we had gone so i cut them a bit of slack. The prices weren't that bad around the same as any other restaurant.   

Rating 5 out of 10 

~Parth Kulkarni 

Sakae Japanese Dining Bar

 

If you are a lover of sushi and sashimi then you would definitely want to try out this bar. Located in central Eastwood it's easy to get to and there is ample parking behind the shop. We ordered the sushi platter for 2 which actually had a lot of quantity then we expected the rice was different to any other ones that we have tried as well as the fish and meat. The meat was fresher than other sushi bars. We also had Sake (Rice Wine) which had a nice rich taste. I would give the food rating 3.9/5 and the overall food quality and service quality 8.9 out of 10. I would recommend the restaurant to anyone who loves Japanese food and trying out new things. 

Rating 8.9/10 

Carls Jr

Born in California almost 75 Years ago, Carl Karcher had a hot dog cart and a dream. The hot dog cart became Carl`s JR. Now they have expanded out towards Australia, located 9 The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay NSW. I recently traveled there to experience a taste of California, I had ordered the Jalapeno Thickburger and the Chargrilled Chicken Salad. The burger was not what I was expecting the flavor you could say was encased into the beef pattie and as soon as you bite into it the flavor explodes in our mouth with all the rest of the ingredients. As for the Chargrilled Chicken Salad was exactly what I expected. Nicely grilled and succulent chicken. 

I would recommend this to anyone who loves burgers and salads and loves to try out new food with a bit of spice.

~Parth Kulkarni

Overall 7.9/10

Bondi Pizza – Various Locations

One of Sydney’s most popular casual dining restaurants, Bondi Pizza makes its mark with great food, excellent service and value for money. Their signature range of Pizza’s and entrée’s draws a variety of people both old and young as well as generating a family friendly atmosphere that often delights customers and leaves you and your taste buds feeling more than satisfied. 

All of their restaurants provide a streamlined menu that’s consistent throughout as well as an open and welcoming atmosphere for guests.

The usual order for me is their Salt ‘n Pepper Squid, Marghertia Pizza and a sweet dessert which never fails to fulfil me. Certainly worth the try if you’re ever around, and if you’re in a rush, they do take away as well!

Rating 9.5/10

~Michael

Hurricanes Bar & Grill – Top Ryde, Darling Harbour, Bondi, Brighton le Sans

Looking for a quality steak house with delightful steaks, seafood and cocktails? Then you have come to the right place! Located in a number of areas around Sydney, Hurricane’s serves up tasty entre’s that compliment a main meal of either steaks, burgers, ribs or seafood at the end leaving you satisfied and full, but still wanting more. 

Their signature cocktails are bursting with citrus and are a refreshing accompaniment to your meal. A hearty steak, chips and salad are a treat for the first timer with many options sure to tease. The price correlates to the quality and volume of food received and is most definitely worthwhile.

Rating 9/10

~Michael