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We are a group of Canberrans who have been eating out together for more than 20 years at mainly Asian restaurants, sometimes more upmarket places. The retirees amongst us also have a regular morning coffee group. This blog is primarily a record of where we went, what we ate and what we liked and didn't like. It's not intended to be an extensive and insightful review of each restaurant and each dish, hence comments are often limited to expressions such as "yum", which says it all for us.

24 January 2024

Kopi Tiam Manuka - 24 January 2024

Jim, John, Karen, Megan, Ron.

All dishes were great. Service was excellent and staff so friendly. So nice to sit outside on a warm summer's evening.

The Beef Rendang and the Pork Belly were the highlights.

10 January 2024

Madame Lu Malaysian & Chinese Restaurant, West Row Civic - 10 January 2024

Jim, John and Ron.

Signature Dong Po Pork

Crispy Dry Chilli Beef

Sizzling Mongolian Egg Bean Curd

Steamed Rice

All dishes were presented in beautiful different bowls etc.

Bubur Cha Cha

Creamy Mango Sago

The pork was the most liked dish. Lovely flavour, so tender and included tiny little boiled eggs as a surprise ingredient.

The bean curd was lovely cubes of bean curd in a delicious sauce.

The dry chilli beef was a lovely flavour, but was dried up to a crisp.

The burbu cha cha was a classic combination of all sorts of bits of dried fruit rehydrated, bits of tarot cake etc. Interesting enough, but overwhelmingly filling for one person. Chose it to be served cold, but it may have been better hot.

The creamy mango sago was the highlight of the night. Wonderful mango puree with sago and fresh fruit added, served cold as intended. Gloriously refreshing after the main courses.

Overall, a very enjoyable evening.