Authentic Malaysian food My husband and I are regulars at…read morethe Cannon Hill outlet of this restaurant simply because it's close to home and the food is so good. This time we went to the Fortitude Valley outlet because it was more accessible to our friends on the Northside and the food was a hit with everyone. The noodles, rice, fish, prawns, chicken, beef and vegetable dishes we ordered were all delicious. A large tour group arrived not long after us but even though the staff were run off their feet, our meals came out very quickly. The staff were attentive especially the lady manager who really looked after us right from the start. It was very reasonably priced and BYO was a bonus.

Satay Ria is a killer little joint that I've somehow managed to overlook for far too long. The fit…read moreout is tacky and the service isn't the best, but the food is cheap and just so good. They have a wide range of dishes but I've always managed to order the same few. The Hainan chicken rice is the dish is recommend to everyone going there for the first time. The chicken and spices are great and it comes with a bowl of broth on the side too. Not to mention its furiously cheap. Other favourites on the menu are the Penang Lobak - a rizty Malaysian sausage roll style dish wrapped in bean curd. The roti curry is amazing - definitely go for the beef, and I'd recommend copping a serve of greens on the side. It's BYO and there's a bottle shop across the road - I'd recommend a good Rosé to go with the chicken rice, but I also know next to nothing about wine so maybe don't listen to me on that front.

Delicious Thai food We dropped in to this little restaurant…read moreon the Chinatown Mall for lunch. We ordered our food Thai hot and it tasted very authentic. We really enjoyed our Khao soi (curry noodle soup) and Som tum boo pla la and the staff were very friendly.

Nicely located at the Ann st side of Chinatown; nice alfresco dining near the water feature. Warm,…read morefriendly and accommodating staff. The table was initially only booked for eight but ballooned to about 14 which the staff were wonderful about getting more chairs etc out for. Quite reasonably priced; recommend the beef randang curry as well as their pad Thai chicken stir fry. Found the green curry a tad watery however tasted amazing. Wasn't spicy at all but very very tasty. They even let us continue buying drinks from their bar after we cleared the dinner bill.

Beautiful Thai food situated in a very assuming section of New Farm…read more When I first passed through this little square, I just assumed that Krua E-San was a fast-food drunk pass through a la the Pizza Hut and kebab shops next door. However, after my roommate recommended that I give it a try, I was hooked! I've tried the pad see ew which is a spicy flat noodle with a choice of meat (chicken, beef, pork or shrimp/seafood), vegetables and folded in with a little scrambled egg. The chili peppers give this dish just the right amount of kick while no detracting from the sweet tanginess of the Thai sauce. I've also given the green curry withe vegetables and tofu a try as well. It's slightly more bland than the noodles but the subtle creaminess of the coconut milk more than makes up for it. The vegetables were crunchy and the fried tofu soaked up the sauce so it was a veritable burst of curry with each bite. This is one of those meals where I can devour almost a limitless amount of rice to supplement the richness of the curry. Don't be put off by the seeming lack of foot traffic going through the shop! It seems that most of its business is via take-away. The guys working the register are very polite and the food comes out very promptly. Krua E-San really is a hidden gem in New Farm that has consistently given me very hearty and delicious dinners.

Let me qualify that star rating. its 3 stars; a-ok in terms of all your dining choices. 4 stars…read morein terms of a super cheap little thai takeaway place. the staff are super friendly and my food was delicious. massaman curry, steamed rice & roti. ready in 15 mins. serving portions were large (I have enough leftover for another meal) and it was just a smidge over $20. considering I'm getting 2 meals out of it, that's really $10. easily = 4 stars in its class.

I arrived around 7.40pm on a Saturday night, Parking was a nightmare though I managed to find the…read morevery last park behind salt underneath. I was greeted and shown to a table in the corner, seems to be a recurring theme for me due to fronting up as a lone diner. The ambience of the restaurant was relaxed and casual, there was plenty of room inside and a few tables outside with heating. My table was near the counter so I had a very good view of the kitchen and heard all happening behind the scenes. The chef was positive, though does not hold much of a tune (definitely not the next Australian idol) he was pleasant to his kitchen staff too. Wait staff pleasant and friendly and casual in appearance that complimented the relaxed atmosphere. I ordered a New Zealand Pinot Gris and the mains being a Pork belly with fresh kraut green apple and walnut salad and roast garlic and potatoe purée. I was able to pull the pork apart with my fork and then with just the knife so was quite tender. The crackling was generous and crisp and not greasy and oily like some can be. It had a good flavour and did not need any salt and very little pepper as it was quite flavoursome. The potatoe purée was pleasant though a touch more garlic maybe as I could not taste it and just the potatoe which led it to be a touch bland. The salad was fresh though the apple was overbearing and did not compliment the walnut and the onion over powered a touch as well. Over all it was a pleasant dish that worked well with all the elements together. My mains arrived within 25 min from the time I ordered. For dessert I decided on the Malted chocolate brûlée with coconut and lime biscuit accompanied by a wild berry compote. The brûlée had the crack to the custard skin that was sharp and snapped as it a good brûlée should when tapped gently with your spoon. The custard was velvety and had the right measure of what I believed to be Belgian chocolate. whilst the mousse was rich and the cream perfect. The berry compote was fresh as it should but again overpowered by the apple garnish. The side biscuit that was overdone taking away the taste of coconut and lime which was disappointing as I really wanted to taste that. I also ordered a cappuccino and the Coffee creama was perfect and presentation led you to believe it was going to be amazing cup but that was quite deceptive as it measured up to that of McDonald's cuppa but just a tad better and it lacked in strength, I normally take sugar but this was so weak it did not need any so I had it without. Overall I was quite happy with the entire experience and I would visit again with friends. Though I would like to see a decline in the amount of apple used, maybe there was a special on that week.

For me this place is a big NO. But if you're looking to take a trip back to the early 2000s with an…read moreoutdated menu, ordinary food and an old tired fitout then this place will be perfect for you. Full table service is provided here, and by that I mean they pour you a glass of water and then never return to fill up your glass until you flag someone down. If you're not going to put a bottle of water on the table then please be attentive with topping up water. Food here was meh, and coffee was ok. I would not return when there are so many great cafes with excellent food and customer service.

Snuggled next to a hotel and across from the famous Breakfast Creek, this little cafe is a great…read moreplace for food and even better for coffee. Having been in the area a number of times recently, this is definitely a go-to. The coffee is delicious. I want some right now. For breakfast you can chose some take-away options or relax and get a big plate of well-crafted classics. I like avos a lot, so I opt for a nice avo toast or maybe an egg too. They used to have a grilled halloumi sandwich that's not on the menu anymore. But there are some other vegetarian options or, as a good place should, they can accommodate any food allergies or dietary needs. I knocked off a star because there's no halloumi and it makes me sad now.

For a Gyoza Bar it is relatively quiet and when the waitresses kneel next to your table to take…read moreyour order it's very endearing. No shouting no loud welcome, more a western sit down. We ordered the chicken and spicy pork Gyoza and yelp! The spicy pork Gyoza has a real kick. 7 dumplings for $9 not bad for emporium prices. We also ordered the agedashi tofu and chicken karaage which came out nice and hot just the way I like it. Very cosy as in you are pretty close together and can subsist on the next tables convo quite clearly if you had nothing to Yelp about. Check out the cool plywood tables! I got a bit excited as I work in plywood. Not a bad lil joint and nice for a change compared to Harajuku Gyoza.

A friend has been raving about Gyoza Bar Ann to me since last year, insisting I had to check it out…read morenext time I was out that way. So there we were. Being located in Emporium, it could be difficult to describe where Gyoza Bar Ann is precisely. If you know where Wagamama and Guzman y Gomez is though, just round the corner behind Guzman y Gomez and you'll find Gyoza Bar Ann's large wooden plaque and several alfresco tables. I wasn't terribly hungry, so the SO ordered a small selection we could share (ie. he ate 90% and I took 10%). My favorite dish was the Ebi-chan, not only for the solid crunch that allowed you to eat the little prawns whole, but presentation-wise, it was just too cute! Gyoza Bar Ann's gyozas might not be as large as most conventional gyoza joints, but they are the bomb. Served with a splash of sauce done right at your table, these moist babies are the perfect mouthful of succulent porkiness wrapped in a silky and crispy shell. Even the bed of sliced onions on the hot plate soak up the flavour and soften to add another rich texture to the dish. Oh, and the spicy gyoza is actually spicy. Not overly so for the chilli champion, but for those who are chilli lightweights, you will feel a burn.

I've been lazing about for the past few days, which will probably come with consequences pretty…read moresoon since exam week is coming up - but we were craving yum cha, so we tried to "research" the Brisbane area. The choices are really quite meager, as we found a few places scattered around, but none that seemed to be particularly popular. Since we decided yum cha was what we wanted, we decided that we wouldn't set our expectations very high, and just go for the best one we could find [with best being most convenient and decent]. Our search landed us in the center of Chinatown in the Valley, at King of Kings Seafood, a place pretty much the epitome of Chinese restaurants - with the live fish and the big round tables. When we got there at about 1pm, it was actually rather packed. There were groups of families - both Asian and non [I mention this because it may just as well be a gauge to how authentic a restaurant is], and the place remained busy even as we were leaving since the place serves dim sum till late. Also, because there were constantly diners coming in and out, some of the yum cha that was being reeled around was pretty fresh! The food was as expected - decent - but not great. Everything was very standard, and the cha siu pastry was not too bad, but I don't recommend the taro cake (?-), which was way too dry and didn't taste much like taro. The duck that we had was also a bit dry, which disappointed me, since duck is a very forgiving meat. Overall, it was not a bad experience, and the waitresses were very friendly, but it was a bit pricey. We got quite a bit of food and were filled to the brim, but it was a bit over $20 for each of us - and I don't know if I can get used to restaurants here charging for tea per person.

Fortitude Valley institution This Fortitude Valley…read moreinstitution used to be our go-to place for yum cha. The service is still good & the atmosphere is great with the staff wheeling the dim sum trolleys between the tables. But I thought the dumplings were a little bit too big and tasteless. We'll be going to Sunnybank for yum cha in future.

New kid in the block or should I say plaza, nice fit out, sat inside near kitchen, lots of noise,…read morebut busy and very organise. Interesting menu went pork gyoza, spring roll, pork belly and rump very porcine oriented. Watch the chilli sauce on table starts easy but goes for the throat. Food was great nice flavours well cooked coming back

Great lunch Gyoza for a start. The boss had pork salad & I…read morehad prawn & scallop starter. Enough for a light lunch