Jason King
AmyHuangGo to Alice's for a slice of Malaysia
May 2nd 2008 05:36
I have been pestered by my colleagues to try out Alice's. It's been a whole six months and today, we finally made some time to pop over.
After hearing a lot about this place, I wasn't too sure what to expect. You know when sometimes you overestimate something when you hear it too much and it turns out not what you wanted?
Alice's is a small little restaurant on an insignificant side street in the suburb of Thornleigh. The place is small, and often guests are packed in as much as they can to accommodate the demand of those still waiting their turn for a table. On the window, the owners proudly displays excerpt from the Good Food Guide 2008 where the introduction of the restaurant is splashed across two whole pages, as well as a clipping from the Sydney Morning Herald when the restaurant was reviewed in 2007 (Click here to read the review).
I vividly remember my experience of Malaysia cuisine while travelling in Penang and loved its aromatic spices and herbs that they add to each of their dishes. My favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice is featured on the menu here are Alice's and it didn't take me long to decide. However looking at surrounding tables, from those who ordered Lasi Lemak, Laksa noodles, Char Kwe Teow and Haar Mee, each and every dish looked just like the ones I tried in Penant and each looked just as authentic and delicious.
Alas, my rice came, and I was in love at first 'bite'. The tender steamed chicken was flavoured enough and at just the right saltiness. The rice, spiced with herbs was the perfect accompaniment to the juicy meat.
After my meal (which was satisfying and exactly enough for lunch in size) I ordered a Chendol, a Malaysian jelly in coconut cream, syrup and red bean drink. A little bit too much on the sweet side however a somewhat good finish after a meal, especially you've ordered a chili based dish that has left your mouth and throat tingle with sensation.
makan @ Alice's
262-264 Pennant Hills Road
(Entry via Bellevue St)
Thornleigh NSW
(02) 9484 8288
www.aliceskuih.com.au
After hearing a lot about this place, I wasn't too sure what to expect. You know when sometimes you overestimate something when you hear it too much and it turns out not what you wanted?
Alice's is a small little restaurant on an insignificant side street in the suburb of Thornleigh. The place is small, and often guests are packed in as much as they can to accommodate the demand of those still waiting their turn for a table. On the window, the owners proudly displays excerpt from the Good Food Guide 2008 where the introduction of the restaurant is splashed across two whole pages, as well as a clipping from the Sydney Morning Herald when the restaurant was reviewed in 2007 (Click here to read the review).
I vividly remember my experience of Malaysia cuisine while travelling in Penang and loved its aromatic spices and herbs that they add to each of their dishes. My favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice is featured on the menu here are Alice's and it didn't take me long to decide. However looking at surrounding tables, from those who ordered Lasi Lemak, Laksa noodles, Char Kwe Teow and Haar Mee, each and every dish looked just like the ones I tried in Penant and each looked just as authentic and delicious.
Alas, my rice came, and I was in love at first 'bite'. The tender steamed chicken was flavoured enough and at just the right saltiness. The rice, spiced with herbs was the perfect accompaniment to the juicy meat.
After my meal (which was satisfying and exactly enough for lunch in size) I ordered a Chendol, a Malaysian jelly in coconut cream, syrup and red bean drink. A little bit too much on the sweet side however a somewhat good finish after a meal, especially you've ordered a chili based dish that has left your mouth and throat tingle with sensation.
makan @ Alice's
262-264 Pennant Hills Road
(Entry via Bellevue St)
Thornleigh NSW
(02) 9484 8288
www.aliceskuih.com.au
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U are mean!! LOL I am forever hungry after reading your articles. Am off to dinner at Phillip's Foote pub in the Rocks. Oldest pub in Sydney apparently - so by now they better have their pub food perfected!!
Thanks for the read!!
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