AndrewD
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Perhaps not the bugs you might think
But it does confuse the tourists!
Moreton Bay bugs (Thenus orientalis) are also called slipper or shovel nosed lobsters, mudbugs or just bugs around here. They live on the sea bed around the northern coastline of Australia and are caught with trawling nets like prawns. Moreton Bay is near Brisbane off the Queensland coast. There is a similar crustacean called a Balmain bug (Ibacus peroni) and both are prepared like lobster, although they are smaller. Grilled on a BBQ with lots of butter is a great way to eat them.
Andrew
Moreton Bay bug on the left and a Balmain bug on the right.
Sokyo Japanese Restaurant, Sydney
The buzz of Tokyo meets a Sydney beat. Traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation. Sounds exactly the thing we love most about the watch industry, doesnt it? At least that is Chef Chase Kojimas approach to Japanese cuisine. Sokyo reminds ...
What's a Morton Bay bug?
A lot of the dishes looks tasty. I bet the spicy edamame and the tuna with crispy rice was really good. What's a Morton Bay Bug? -MW
Perhaps not the bugs you might think
But it does confuse the tourists! Moreton Bay bugs ( Thenus orientalis ) are also called slipper or shovel nosed lobsters, mudbugs or just bugs around here. They live on the sea bed around the northern coastline of Australia and are caught with trawling n...
We put ourselves in the hands of the chef!
So essentially it was a tasting menu, at the discretion of the kitchen. They ask if you have any preferences or dietary requirements and our reply is always just 'great food'. :-) In fact there is a restaurant in Melbourne called Chin Chin which has a men...
Certainly innovative.
Even the edamame seems to have a twist to it. Looks delicious, Andrew.
Actually most of the dishes were above expectation
There were little twists on Japanese classics that I really enjoyed. And it made for a wonderful sense of anticipation as each set of empty plates were cleared away. Andrew
It's a bit of a flight for you to get to Sokyo ...
.... and you will be even more hungry, but it's worth it if you are in Sydney, Cen. Pleased you enjoyed the photos. Andrew