What I ate today - the food thread

[DejaBrew]

Early light dinner at Oyster & Chop in the Viaduct, Auckland.

Cured Kingfish - citrus dressing, puffed pork scratching, soy jelly, glazed eel, watercress


Tahitian Ceviche - tuna, coconut, lime, fresh chilli, charred pineapple, vanilla bean


Ceviche was the winner for me, but both dishes were nice. Pricing a little on the pricey side for me.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Early light dinner at Oyster & Chop in the Viaduct, Auckland.

Cured Kingfish - citrus dressing, puffed pork scratching, soy jelly, glazed eel, watercress
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Tahitian Ceviche - tuna, coconut, lime, fresh chilli, charred pineapple, vanilla bean
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Ceviche was the winner for me, but both dishes were nice. Pricing a little on the pricey side for me.

Kingfish ceviche has become a national dish in Australia.

 

[QF WP]

Was taken out to lunch by a BDM. I chose a local Japanese restaurant:

Entree: Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza without a base):

I love okonomiyaki and always order. Didn’t disappoint




Main: sashimi & sushi plate

 

[DejaBrew]

Backed up for more at Oyster & Chop in the Viaduct, Auckland. Visited for the oyster happy hour this time, which is far better priced compared to their normal menu.

Part way through 3 dozen oysters…



Dinner @ Giraffe (also in the Viaduct) later on…

CATCH OF THE DAY - cooked in lightly spiced coconut sauce, orzo rice, bok choy, fresh herbs



HAWKE’S BAY LAMB - agria puree, caramelised carrot, lightly spiced gravy



Duck Fat Fries - prosciutto wrapped agria potatoes, feta



All very tasty!

 

[kermatu]

Fish restaurant, Princes Wharf Auckland.


Calamari - tender and quite tasty.

Crab cakes - delicious but way overpriced. To be fair, the waiter warned there were only two.

Burrata. Nice.

The young-uns enjoyed their cods and chips, with roe in the tartare sauce.

One vegetarian in the group and not much on offer. Overpriced gnocchi.

Lamb cutlets with ratatouille. Superb.

Market fish with nori chips. Also very good.

Bit of a mixed bag. For the prices expected better. Service lacked polish and even basics like cutlery, ensuring waters were topped up etc. Understaffed (seems an issue in NZ so far).

Great views from the deck though. We were at the Hilton so convenient, but I wouldn’t seek it out.

 

[cjd600]

Good ol’ lamb for Australia Day, a leg roasted on the charcoal bbq.

 

[RB001]

Jana Restaurant & Bar, QT Newcastle

Corn Fritters
Roasted Tomato | Poached Egg (swapped for fried) | Jalapeno Salsa | Pickled Red Onion | Macadamia Dukkah

Would get this again, but have other items to sample first.

 

[Quickstatus]

No Roe

 

[drron]

Yesterday at Georges Paragon restaurant sanctuary cove. A seafood restaurant so served the correct way. Roe on.


But being also a Greek restaurant they served lamb and moussaka.

 

[Steady]

No Roe

my condolences

 

[Steady]

A seafood restaurant so served the correct way. Roe on.

Is it actually a scallop if it doesn’t have roe?

Could be, but whY would any fish monger or chef remove it, throwing away profit or flavour?

 

[Scash]

Giddy Geisha Maroochydore. This place never disappoints.

Menu


coughtails Lucy Lou and Bruce Lee Sour



Crying Tiger Beef carpaccio


Forgot to take photos of other dishes until we’d eaten some . L to R Crispy pork and prawn, roti and satay sauce and sechaun dick buns. First two were amazing but duck buns lacked any real flavour and certainly didn’t taste sechuan.



Definitely with a visit if you’re in Maroochydore.

 

[RB001]

Giddy Geisha Maroochydore. This place never disappoints.

I won't quote, but just make sure all of your duck buns are indeed duck buns...

 

[Scash]

Visited Kin Kin hotel a bit over a week ago and as per my usual MO forgot to take photos. This place is a bit out of the way but if you’re in Noosa or on the Sunshine Coast and don’t mind a drive it’s worth a visit. It’s been done up (sort of) and not your typical country pub food.

Menu



We had the grilled lamb with salsa verde, miso marinated flank steak, watermelon salad and chips. Only photo is of the salad but the lamb was a sight to behold. A couple of slices of lamb and three cutlets. Lamb and steak were absolutely amazing and the chips some of the best I’ve had. There was more than enough for two of us and total cost $70!



Will be going back and will hopefully remember to take photos!

 

[Scash]

I won't quote, but just make sure all of your duck buns are indeed duck buns...

Mmmm…now you’ve piqued my interest.

 

[JessicaTam]

L’Isard Cafe in Andorra. Rice with caramelised quail and morels. Seriously good. Followed by their cheesecake.

 

[Scash]

Thank you @RB001 . Maybe I should get you to proof read before I post.

Edit to my post #3252. It should read DUCK buns .

 

[RB001]

Thank you @RB001 . Maybe I should get you to proof read before I post.

Edit to my post #3252. It should read DUCK buns .

In theory, you could edit the post, but I wouldn't want to ruin today's eyesight test...

 

[Scash]

In theory, you could edit the post, but I wouldn't want to ruin today's eyesight test...

I did actually start to edit it but thought what the heck! Interestingly I did pick up new glasses yesterday

 

[RB001]

I did actually start to edit it but thought what the heck! Interestingly I did pick up new glasses yesterday

All together now...

Please tell me you didn't go to Specsavers.