FORKING AROUND SYDNEY

WHERE: King Street Wharf, between Darling Harbour and Barangaroo. WHY: Only if you have a hankering for yum cha and cannot be bothered going anywhere else. MVP: The crispy bbq pork buns, which is essentially a deep-fried version of the classic Cantonese yum cha staple. You can't go much wrong deep-frying. WTF: For a restaurant proclaiming to be the "Best In Sydney" for all-day yum cha, their self-confidence is way off the mark, and this was exempified by their Russian pelmeni dumplings (see pic below) which looked nothing like their menu picture and were deep-fried to buggery. Most other dishes were average and we have had much better elsewhere any day of the week. IN A NUTSHELL: Avoid the overpriced dim sum and go for the more interesting a la carte dishes instead. Crispy bbq pork buns Cantonese steamed pork and prawn dim sims Shanghainese xiao long bao soup dumplings Steamed scallop and prawn dumplings Chicken spring rolls Pan-frie...

WHERE: In the inner west suburb of Canterbury underneath a block of apartments beside the train station. WHY: For the only Korean-Mexican fusion experience in Sydney (that I'm aware of). MVP: The honey cream prawn tacos is a consummated marriage between the two cuisines, pairing bouncy and crispy deep-fried prawns, a dulcet honey cream sauce, and a sprinkling of salsa and avocado for that Mexican flourish. The definition of moreish. WTF: Not sure why the side of cheese sticks comes with chips, but more chips is never a problem in my books. IN A NUTSHELL: A satisfying and intriguing fusion which works to a degree but feels gimmicky at times. It's neither the best Korean nor Mexican cuisine we've had in Sydney, but if you can't make up your mind between the two and fancy a bit of both worlds in the same venue, Vecino is your answer. Bulgogi Tacos Kimchi Bulgogi Fries Honey Cream Prawn Tacos Vecino Gourmet Fried Chicken Bulgogi Burrito in ...