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General Chao brings Hong Kong a little closer

The escalator to Chatswood's General Chao is like a portal to Hong Kong's affluent Mid-Levels.

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All malts, no cults at the Pancake Parlour

Melbourne's wacky fun house of carbs has been selling hotcakes like hotcakes since 1964.

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Has Melbourne hit peak pasta? Never!

You'll find a place for Park Street Pasta and Wine in your spaghetti matrix, reviews Gemima Cody.

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Ishizuka offers an immersive taste of Japan

Hidden down the corridor in the basement of an apartment building in Bourke Street, Ishizuka offers the intricate tastes of traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine.

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Went to See the Gypsy foretells future of coffee

You don't need a crystal ball to predict queues, Instagram-friendly food and full-bodied coffee at Alexandria newcomer Went to See the Gypsy.

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Bopp & Tone steaks a claim in Sydney's CBD lunch market

A wood-fired grill is the heart and soul of this new CBD steakhouse.

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Bright Brit ideas from an ex-Dinner by Heston chef

A tiny wine bar in West Melbourne doing the best of British, without the Brexit ballyhoo.

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Refined with a healthy respect for tradition

It’s always a challenge to take the rich, loud and all-consuming experience of a country’s street food scene and transform it into a seated dining experience, but Banana Leaf has managed to do it well.

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Right place, right time at 10 William Street

10 William Street is a drop-in centre for visiting winemakers, industry folk and locals chasing convivial times, like-minded folk and simple platters of wine-friendly food.

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Business as usual at Lanterne Rooms

Lanterne is a long-stayer now, but we're pleased to see some new dishes, and more pleased still to see how good they are.

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