Dong Son - Cabramattta - Sydney, Australia (Post 2)

Dong Son

As mentioned in my previous post about Dong Son, I promised to post about their char kway teow and revisited today to give it another try. It's been so long since I've tried their char kway teow as I probably didn't feel like eating it on the day and when I did feel like eating it, the restaurant wasn't open (Closed Wednesday).

Their quality of food and taste standards are pretty consistent and doesn't vary much at all which is probably what has maintained their loyal customer base for many, many years including me. However, portion size of dishes can vary between visits.

The 'Beef Char Kway Teow ($10.00)' is a very decent and huge serving today. The gravy is overfilling to the corner of the plate and the abundance of rice noodles hides beneath.It's the not the typical Malaysian/Singaporean char kway teow but more of a Chinese/Cambodian style take on the dish.

It has the 'wok hei' flavour to it which is also translated as the breath of a wok which does make it a special dish. It consists of thick rice flour noodles, egg, gai lan(Chinese broccoli) and beef. You can also get it stir-fried with seafood, combination or pork. It must be dipped with their house made satay sauce which is delectable.

Do give it a try and see what you think.

Where? 
44 Park Rd
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Australia

Phone: 02 9724 4551

Opening Hours
6am - 9pm Approx
Closed Wednesday

Website
None

 

Dong Son - Cabramatta - Sydney, Australia

Dong Son

A Chinese-Cambodian restaurant that I have been frequenting since I was very young and still continue to go but not as much as I use to given the distance from the Shire.

The authentic, humble, no frills and packed with locals kind of place where you know you will get the 'real' stuff.

My favourite place for the 'Combination Egg Noodle Soup ($8.00)' is definitely here. Best had for brekkie / brunch.

If you're in the area, you've got to try it out as this isn't the usual Canto style noodle soup you get at those typical Chinese restaurants.

The soup is packed full of flavour and topped with a piece of chicken, a prawn, livers, mince pork, fish ball, blood jelly, pork patty and some shallots and chives on top. Add the bean sprouts on the side and dip the meat in their special satay sauce and this is just the perfect combination. Yummy! Plus side is the noodles are cooked al dente and doesn't go soggy quickly like what you usually get.

You can have it dry or with soup. Both are equally as good.

They also make a mean 'Char Kway Teo' which I will blog about next time.

Where?
44 Park Rd
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Australia

Phone: 02 9724 4551

Opening Hours
6am - 9pm Approx

Website
None

 

Tan Viet Noodle House - Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia

Tan Viet Noodle House

If you have been to Cabramatta before then you probably would have heard about that famous cripsy chicken restaurant on John St. Tan Viet is a Vietnamese restaurant that specialises in the Crispy Chicken Noodles but they also have many other different foods on offer. However, the must order is the crispy chicken whether it be with noodles or rice.
 

 

 



We arrive just after 9:30am and the place is nearly packed considering it just opened half an hour ago. There are vibrant pictures of menu items scattered around the walls but we already know what we're having. The tables are set with cutlery and condiments so add according to your liking. Compliementary hot tea is brought out. Service here is prompt and efficient with the bean sprouts and nuoc man (dipping sauce) brought out before the mains.

 





 

 

The 'Mi Ga Da Don Kho ( Cripsy Skin Chicken with Dry Egg Noodles) ($12.00)' arrives shorlty with side soup. The skin of the chicken has been fried to perfection with a thin layer of skin and meaty juicy flesh on the inside. The egg noodles are topped with coriander, chives, lettuce and fried garlic. The noodles are coated in a special sauce which gives it that extra flavour.

 

As we leave, the queue starts to form...
Where?
3/100 John St
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Australia

Phone no: 02 9727 6853

Opening Hours
7 Days a Wekk
9am-7pm

Website
None
 

Tuong Lai Vietnamese Restaurant- Cabramatta - Sydney, Australia

Tuong Lai Vietnamese Restaurant

Tucked away in the little alley way off John Street is Tuong Lai. A traditional family owned Vietnamese restaurant that serves what you would expect if you were to visit Vietnam. It's a place my family have been frequenting since I was younger and still continue to go to these days. It is small and humble restaurant that hasn't changed much since it opened many, many years ago probably except for slight changes in the furniture and décor.

Interior

 

Even though we have moved out to the south, we still drop by at least once a month. The prices are low and the food is  consistently good. The food is very authentic Vietnamese and not that food court type food that you eat elsewhere. The majority of its customer base is Vietnamese and that is a sign that it is good. Be warned the menu on the wall is not in English but the staff would be able to assist you.

Tissues, cutlery and condiments are on the table and can be used to your liking. Hot tea is served upon arrival. The service is very fast and efficient and you find that waiting time for a table is very little in peak hours as people eat fast and leave fairly quickly.

 

Hu Tieu Nam Vang

 The 'Hu Tieu Nam Vang ($7.50)' is clear glass noodle soup combination served with an assortment of meats, fried shrimp, one prawn and beansprouts for that added crunch. I normally add fresh chilli to mine to give it a kick. It's soothing and I find that the generous portion keeps me full till dinner. The golden, fried prawn is just so delicious. Wish I had the recipe.

Com Dam Bi Suon Cha

Nuoc Mam

The 'Com Dam Bi Suon Cha ($7.50)' is broken rice with pork strands, pork chops and a pork patty. This is eaten with 'Nuoc Mam' which is also known as made up fish sauce. It also includes a small bowl of soup. This is a dish I recommend you to try.

We finish our meals in a short time and can see that people are queuing outside. We pay at the counter and make our shopping rounds around Cabramatta.

Where?

3 Belvedere Arcade
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Australia

Phone number: 9727 2650

Opening hours:
Open 7 Days a Week
8:30am - 6:00pm Daily

Website

None

Iron Chef Chinese Seafood Restaurant - Cabramatta - Sydney, Australia

Iron Chef Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Yum cha has always been a favourite of mine. I love chatting away, eating dumplings and sipping on hot tea. Having tried many yum cha places here and overseas, I can say most offer the same fare and taste very similar. However, there are places that are a step beyond the rest. My favourite place for yum cha has always been Zilver.

Located in the 'quieter' side of Cabramatta, Iron Chef has become a popular destination for locals and the non-locals. I've heard that people travel from all over the city to dine at the yum cha here. On public holidays and weekends, expect to wait at least half an hour for a table after grabbing a ticket. Even though the dining area is huge, the tables fill up very quickly as it serves one of the best yum cha in the south-western area.

The ingredients are fresh, prices are decent and the food is great most of the time. Dumplings are steaming hot and the complimentary chilli sauce matches well. Most of the steamed dumplings are served in bamboo baskets and the ladies push the trollies around so you can choose which ever. I recommend that you don't go too early in the morning as the food turnover is not very high meaning it sits in the trolley for a while and doesn't taste as good.

The must have dishes include prawn dumpling, chicken feet, congee, prawn roll, egg tarts, mango pancake and tofu pudding.
 

Fried Dumpling

Siu Mai

Prawn Roll

Combination Dumpling

Egg Tarts

Mango Pancakes

Where?

84 Broomfield St

Cabramatta NSW 2166

Australia

Phone no: 9723 6228

Opening Hours

7 Days a Week

Monday - Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm; 5:30pm-10:30pm

Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-3:30pm; 5:30pm-11:00pm

Website

www.ironchef.com.au