This guest post comes from Emily Pham, of Vina.com. Emily was born in Vietnam – a country with many unknown beaches, historic sites, and tourist attractions. Understanding that Vietnam nowadays is a famous destination, Emily’s blog is designed to introduce the elegant beauty of Vietnam to friends around the world. If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, her blog will provide you with essential information on where to go and what to do in her beautiful country. Emily shares some of the must-try foods in Sydney, Australia, many of which have a distinct international flavour.
Must-Try Foods in Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia has its own traditional food culture, which is entirely different from that of Australia in some aspects. This city is famous for fried rice, Mediterranean cuisine, Thai curries, etc. which do not belong to Australia. These nine must-try foods in Sydney promise to bring you an unforgettable experience.
Seafood Caught By Local People
Many people fall in love with Rock Oysters when they visit Sydney. Don’t miss the Sydney Fish Market – the second largest seafood market in the world. It is the place where local fishermen sell to wholesalers and restaurants in the early morning and to everyone else all day long. This market is packed with delis, restaurants, and wine shops, where you can try some of the local Australian wines. Seafood restaurants in Sydney also sell the freshest and most delicious fish.
Lamington
Said to be the national cake of Australia, Lamington are square sponge cakes, covered with icing chocolate and desiccated coconut. Sometimes, they’re divided into two halves with a cream or jam layer in the middle. Lamington is best enjoyed with tea or coffee. Therefore, if you are in a cafe in Sydney, order a piece of Lamington. Most of the restaurants here sell this particular cake.
Chicken Parmigiana
This dish might be from Italy, but Australian people changed it a little bit to fit their taste. It is a take on the eggplant version. For non-Australians, this kind of chicken schnitty is served with tomato sauce or melted cheese on top. It is lovely if you can enjoy this dish together with your friends. Gathering in a local pub and having chicken parm with beer will be one of the most beautiful things to do in Sydney.
Seafood Pizza
Seafood pizza is another must-eat food in Sydney, Australia. When visiting this city, you will have a chance to consume the tastiest and freshest seafood pizza in the world. The pizza here is refreshing because it is made with seafood caught by local people, not the frozen one. Many people also add marinara and chilli flakes to their pizzas.
Cheese And Bacon Roll
This is a favourite lunch dish in Australia. It is made of bread topped in bacon and cheese. However, its smell is mouth-watering, according to many visitors. A cheese and bacon roll is not suitable for health enthusiasts but a favourite of street food trippers.
Hamburger With Beetroot
Hamburgers are a favourite food all over the world, but one with beetroot is not. In Sydney in particular and Australia in general, people often sling a beetroot piece on patty when preparing a burger. The Australians even believe that a hamburger is not complete if it does not contain a slice of beetroot. So, why don’t you give it a try to know whether it is delicious?
Vegemite On Toast
A little Vegemite can be used for breakfast, lunch, or tea. This Australian food looks like Britain’s Marmite, but tastes slightly different. Vegemite is made from yeast extract, while Britain’s Marmite is extracted from vegetables. That is also the reason why Vegemite is more savoury than Marmite.
Vietnamese Sandwich
In Sydney, you have a chance to enjoy the original Vietnamese Sandwich – a traditional cuisine of Hanoi. Marrickville Pork Roll – a well-known Vietnamese sandwich seller – makes this dish by stuffing strips of succulent pork in a crispy baguette-style roll with chili, mayo, carrot, a sprig of fresh coriander, and sauce (which is the combination of garlic, soy, fish sauce, and lemongrass). These ingredients make Vietnamese sandwiches sold in Sydney not too different from those sold in Hanoi, Vietnam. Therefore, give it a try if you love Vietnamese cuisine!
Barbecued Snags
Getting friends and family together for a barbecue is a unique feature of Australian style. And barbecued snag is a special fare for this occasion. Us non-Australians know snags as sausages. Made from pork (or beef), snags are marinated in different herbs and spices. Enjoy barbecued snags in a roll or slices with bread, beloved sauce, fried onion, and spuds.
We have introduced to you the top 9 most delicious foods to enjoy in Sydney, Australia. Have you ever been here? If yes, share with us your experience. If no, we hope our information is useful to you. Thanks for reading. And thank you to Emily, for sharing her favourite foods in Sydney!
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I would add fairy bread and meat pies to this list of great Australian foods. As an Aussie Specialist, I’m familiar with all sorts of exciting Australian foods and traditions. I create bespoke itineraries for clients seeking authentic and adventurous trips to Australia.
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