HAWKER STREET FOOD Tour in Sydney l Amazing MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA KOI Dessert Bar

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • If you are craving Asian street food then we found you another Sydney Street Food spot, actually a Hawker Centre Food Court within the Central Park Mall area, there is a laneway called Kensington St where you'll find Spice Alley. Let us know down in comment if we missed your favourite!
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    Located in Chippendale, not far walk from Central Station, you will find Central Park. Kensington Street and Spice Alley have transformed to a more friendly and attractive dine out spots with from outdoor food court like hawker stalls to casual restaurants to fine dining style restaurants and bars. In Spice Alley, there are so many Asian food selections from Malaysian Food, Indonesian Food, Singapore Food, Vietnamese Food, Thai Food, Chinese Food, Hong Kong Food and Japanese Food. If you are looking what to eat in Sydney or where to eat in Sydney, this is another place you could consider. Spice Alley itself is built around heritage house to mimic a classic Clarke Quay Singapore Hawker Style or Singapore Hawker Stall Food Court Centre. Also, there is famous dessert place owned by Masterchef Australia Reynold Poernomo - Koi Dessert Bar that open till late. This area is perfect for nightlife like Friday or weekend night out in Sydney.
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    This Episode Features
    Spice Alley
    Central Park Kensington St, Chippendale
    While there are so many options to choose, we tried Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean food stalls.
    There are Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong, Thai and Vietnamese food as well.
    Koi Dessert Bar
    46 Kensington St, Chippendale
    Dessert bar by Reynold Poernomo, Masterchef Australia with pretty and tasty cakes.
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    We're Nick and Helmi, foodie and traveler couple who loves to eat and travel based in Sydney Australia. When we are not traveling overseas, we show you things to do and where to eat in Sydney. We're on a journey to achieve our dream as full time video creator. Come along and let's be part of our journey!
    #sydneyfood #sydneystreetfood #singaporeanfood #malaysianfood

КОМЕНТАРІ • 186

  • @nickandhelmi
    @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +9

    Next week we are trying something for the first time! Been waiting for so long to try this cuisine & finally we'll film just for you guys😄 Guess which cuisine are we trying?👇

  • @SydneyFoodBoy
    @SydneyFoodBoy 3 роки тому +8

    Sydney definitely needs more Hawker-style restaurants! Shout out to Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia !

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this wonderful video n thanks for sharing n showing d street food in Sydney.

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 3 роки тому +1

    Guys! we really enjoyed watching this one, this video really made us miss some food we tried when we traveled Singapore and Malaysia!

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks guys. We really missed SG & MY too, so closest one that we can get is this haha😄

  • @warreng5394
    @warreng5394 3 роки тому

    I appreciate your honesty while reviewing these restaurants, really enjoy your vlogs!

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    Looove how packed and how beautiful everything looks in Hawker.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Same, love it, like we are back to normal again 🤩

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    I love these small alley streets w hidden gems!!! Wow Bali food i see!! Pastries!!!

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    Glazed and crunchy indeed!! Yummmmmm

  • @youngfamilyvibes
    @youngfamilyvibes 3 роки тому

    Great idea guys!!!! Keep it up❤

  • @JessicaKwon
    @JessicaKwon 3 роки тому

    nice to see hawker food there! and the bubble tea is a bonus!! great video, new friend here 😊😊😊

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    Side note, I love seeing menus with photos hahaha I am like a kid lol, I start salivating while I see the photos

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +2

    This place looks amazing with plenty of good choices. Wonderful street food. Very trendy environment.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Definitely must visit at night 🙂

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi 😁

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi D street food nature n environment in Sydney is so much different from d ones in Malaysia n d southeast asian countries, literally by d street. 😁

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 3 роки тому

    Woah those cakes really do look incredible! I would love to try the one shaped like an apple 😃

  • @elvintando5779
    @elvintando5779 3 роки тому

    Wow guys video turned out great, so nice meeting you both on Friday!!!

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Thanks soooo much Elvin🙌🏻 Nice to meet you🤗

  • @elvintando5779
    @elvintando5779 3 роки тому

    Can’t wait to try out your recommendations 😃

  • @AdventuresofBongDyms
    @AdventuresofBongDyms 3 роки тому

    Wide array of food stalls and food stuffs at Hawker Street! Mouth watering Roti plus Chicken Curry! Interesting crunchy sweet squid :-) Soft textured chicken rice, looks good stuff. Topped it with tasty desserts, I think your night is just perfect. Thanks Nick and Helmi.

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 3 роки тому

    Umm wow the good looked absolutely amazing guys😻 the hainese chicken would taste fantastic cause it looks delicious. I love everything about this video especially the dessert cake. Take care xx

  • @_kimiadventures
    @_kimiadventures 3 роки тому

    I love Helmi’s voice. I will have to add these places to my list I go to Syd a few times a year

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 3 роки тому

    Love seeing how lively things look in Sydney right now!

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    Wow Koi looks legit!!! Look at the desserts!!! Its luxurious!

  • @Top.Mallorca
    @Top.Mallorca 3 роки тому

    The food on the streets looks yummy! Greetings from Palma de Mallorca!

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 3 роки тому

    Reynold Poernomo's dessert is the most beautiful masterpiece I've ever seen, binge watched his dessert that he made on Masterchef Australia ever since YT recommended his dessert on my feed.

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 3 роки тому +1

    Nicks chicken rice looked bomb, and we can imagine the rice being so flavorful with all the chicken drippings in it. The Squid dish looked so sticky, crunchy, and sweet, and glad to see that you really enjoyed it. The Lanterns hanging all over the area, was really beautiful! 💖🤗😘

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 3 роки тому

    Indeed it looks beautiful at night! It reminds us of our jiufen trip in Taiwan! 😍

  • @FrenchyByChelseaElizabeth
    @FrenchyByChelseaElizabeth 3 роки тому

    I also love coriander! 🙌 That cake looked amazing. I'm definitely adding KOI to my list! 🍰

  • @timbosun100
    @timbosun100 3 роки тому

    One of your best....entertaining

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    My go to Hainanese chicken rice is so addictive!!! That fried squid looks amazing

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 3 роки тому

    Treating yourself to 2 desserts love it! Glad it was as delicious as it looked. Lol love Helmi trying to help her friend out at the end 🤣

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 3 роки тому

    Cool you guys have a hawker center in Sydney - do agree it does look commercialized of course when you’re used to the real deal in SE Asia!

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Yes it's like levelled up hawker center hahaa😆

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 3 роки тому

    Really just love seeing how strong Sydney came back and with no masks... We finally ate at a restaurant again today in istanbul and it felt really good.

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Nick and Helmi! So cool you guys checked out Hawker street food! You always find the coolest spots for food. Wow.. that Roti Jala looked so yummy paired with the chicken curry. We would LOVE that dish! Sorry to hear the roti wasn't sweet enough for you Helmi! But we know you love your sweets.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      Haha thanks girls🙂 apparently it's not supposed to be sweet but really great pair with the curry 👌🏻

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 3 роки тому

    That chicken curry looks amazing! 😍

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 3 роки тому

    We’ve had roti jala in Malaysia with curry dishes and usually it’s yellow and looks more like a net - good stuff!

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Common dishes across countries, love it

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 3 роки тому

    Big fans of Reynold’s creations, watched Masterchef especially when he was in.
    I was sad that he didn’t win, even for the second time last year 🥲
    Have visited KOI before and got the degustation menu, dined in on the second floor. One of the best memorable moments in Sydney!
    We tried his popular “Moss” cake that he created during the Masterchef competition 😍😍♥️

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    Looking at the Teaser menu! All looks so good! After 3 weeks training I can make all of those lol

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 3 роки тому

    Wow! so many food! It must be really hard to choose what to eat 😅

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 3 роки тому

    That roti looks amazing guys. Ufff that chicken rice dish too.

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

    Chicken rice is so popular in Malaysia, both halal n non halal. There's even a local franchise called chicken rice shop. U can easily find this dish in stalls, street shops, night markets, food courts etc.

  • @Misspiggyexplores
    @Misspiggyexplores 3 роки тому

    I love Kensington street 😍

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 3 роки тому

    4:35 that looks so good!

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 3 роки тому

    Haha Helmi's face on the roti jala! Glad you weren't disappointed and even enjoyed the chicken curry as a "side".

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 3 роки тому

    Aww roti jala 😍
    Too bad you expect it sweet Helmi haha. I never had sweet roti jala before. However I had the kue dadar gulung a lot which is also palm sugar and coconut filling wrapped in pandan pancake, agreed that one should be much better than the savoury roti jala haha 👌🏻

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. D desserts. A must for me. More footages of d lovely desserts, please.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      They got lots of pretty cakes 🤩

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi 😁😁😁

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi Any plan to try n film just cakes, desserts n pastries in Sydney, this place looks good too. 😁

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      @@Yasin_Affandi i love to do dessert video😆 but we definitely need to film over few days/weeks ☺

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi Sounds wonderful. 😁🇲🇾😁

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    A lot of bars and a lot of restaurants sounds really good lol

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 3 роки тому

    haha that's such a hard choice to pick between desert or bubble tea! I love both too much 😂

  • @NguyenningAtLife
    @NguyenningAtLife 3 роки тому

    Bubble tea makes us happy too! 😊Haha. Even better when you can have it all to yourself 🙃

  • @isaiah513623
    @isaiah513623 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. I didn't even know Kensington St even existed. I can't wait to try. Imagine taking your dog to that feast of food heaven - pure torture for the dog lol

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaa true 😆 poor doggie must be so hungry lol

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 3 роки тому

    Hainanese Chicken Rice! yes we love the smell from the rice, too! 👍👍👍 look at the juicy chicken leg!! OMG 😱

  • @chitraghosh6029
    @chitraghosh6029 2 роки тому +1

    Wow

  • @PeterandYen
    @PeterandYen 3 роки тому

    Even if it's commercialized it still looks like a cool place to hang out and find some random treats like that roti Jalat. I'm with helmi totally expected that green roti to be sweet 😂 confusing. The chicken rice looks solid 👌 n at least you got your boba later on helmi 🥂 Did you say that is your favorite pho place nick? 🍜 😍

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    Roti jala looks like a crepe! A take on it I never seen before wow

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    All boba for Helmi!
    Second dessert sounds great. Those desserts look so freaking awesome, we want them all.
    So Monkey's corner first and then Koi, got it 😁

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 3 роки тому

    5:50 that dog definitely wanted some 😄😄

  • @sapaiyo9810
    @sapaiyo9810 3 роки тому

    Nice place to hang out

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 3 роки тому +1

    That dessert shop looked amazing with so many choices. That layer cake was beautiful but also expensive. Makes sense why he was on TV before. We hope Helmi's friend finds a boyfriend soon and Helmi can be the matchmaker on YT!! LOL!! Great video and love you guys to the mother effin' moon!🤗💖😊🌛😘

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      Opening up new matchmaker business soon girls haahah😂

    • @bearsandbutters
      @bearsandbutters 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickandhelmi 🤣🤣🤣

  • @trywithchris
    @trywithchris 3 роки тому

    I agree with Helmi, I need a weekly fix of boba tea

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 3 роки тому

    We love roti jala but we've never seen it in green before 😃

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      They use pandan for this apparently, interesting

  • @violentasalim9581
    @violentasalim9581 3 роки тому

    Roti jala in indonesia usually like that we eat it with chicken curry or lamb curry and ‘acar’. The one that Helmi mention i think its kue dadar its a sweet dessert with coconut & brown sugar inside

  • @kathydurow6814
    @kathydurow6814 3 роки тому +1

    First?
    After a year, maybe its about time I return to the cinema then eat at Spice Alley afterwards - definitely want to try the squid.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Thanks Kathy😁 Oh Palace Cinema, we've only been once but really good 👍🏻

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    Yas dessert for the dessert Queen!

  • @goodchoiskitchen8328
    @goodchoiskitchen8328 3 роки тому

    KOI is on my list now. wanna try Reynold's dessert!!

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 3 роки тому

    Whoa! That Central Park area looks NICE. So refreshing to see people without masks over there.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Yup 😁 we're mask free unless public transport here, super lucky 👍🏻

  • @gunnertravel
    @gunnertravel 3 роки тому

    4:28 same, what i love from the chicken rice is the rice, then the chicken lol

  • @cherryripe1539
    @cherryripe1539 3 роки тому +1

    Ginger and Spice have the best Hainanese chicken in Sydney. I missed their Neutral Bay Restaurant.

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 3 роки тому

    These food tours will get me lost because I don't what to order.. thank goodness you guys can help narrow it down lol 🙂

  • @josephlownang6992
    @josephlownang6992 3 роки тому

    good video

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 3 роки тому

    What a name - Teaser! And the fitting Super Dirtea name 😂 “And the good thing is that Nick can’t drink it” 😂😂😂

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 3 роки тому

    That looks like no squid dish we ever tried before... But we'd love to try it out soaked in soy sauce one day. I feel like rice always makes the perfect compliment to a dish

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    Sydney looks so freaking Lit at night!!! I can't to go to Sydney!!+

  • @HangryByNature
    @HangryByNature 3 роки тому

    Spicey alley looks so cool and it's so diverse! Yummmmm kechup manis squid. Hainanese Chicken is a classic and always hits good! whaaaaaa helmi 😂😂 super dirty 😂😂. Koi is amazing! hahaha Helmi checks out the hot dudes, Nick checks out the hot food 😂

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      So trueee, i check the hot dudes 😍🤩

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 3 роки тому

    First time seeing Roti Jala made with Pandan! Usually here's yellow, so interesting! Aww Helmi's disappointed :/ But that chicken curry looks good! Ooooooo love the kecap manis glazed on the squid!! Hainanese chicken rice looks amazing... now I'm craving for it! "Omg you eat the whole chicken?" - well, such a men's thing 😂

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      I never see roti jala with yellow color😯 really interesting haha

  • @natashaardine6345
    @natashaardine6345 3 роки тому

    Try Dr Krunch @ Randwick sometimes! Their chicken wings & mushroom are so good😍

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Ohh thanks Natasha for the recommendation 😊

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 3 роки тому

    We visited spice alley maybe 5-6 years ago, ah yes agreed the food is quite commercialised, not super authentic I would say. But glad to see Indonesian stall there 👍🏻

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 3 роки тому +1

    That's awesome Helmi was finally able to get her bubble tea. That's an interesting name for it "Super Dirty Tea" LOLOL!! We were cracking up when Helmi said she was "dirty" LOLOL!! She seems like a good girl to us! LOL

  • @annilanta4583
    @annilanta4583 3 роки тому

    Plz review the massive orange supermarket in wentwoth point .

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому +1

      Ohh asian supermarket? Like thai kee in haymarket?

    • @annilanta4583
      @annilanta4583 3 роки тому

      @@nickandhelmi yes. ☺

  • @makitchen
    @makitchen 3 роки тому

    "i haven't had my bubble tea for this week" hahaha

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 3 роки тому

    Haha yeah Teaser’s dirty tea is not too bad!
    Not the best but still acceptable, if you have other bubble tea shop options around like The Alley or XFT, they are generally better choices for brown sugar boba 👍🏻

  • @gunnertravel
    @gunnertravel 3 роки тому +1

    9:47 Nick, you must ask Helmi to take bath more often lol

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 3 роки тому

    Like Helmi, super dirty 😄 that crushed oreo drink.. I need some, sorry Nick.. lol..

  • @roscalub8183
    @roscalub8183 3 роки тому

    Where do you get your favourite boba tea, Helmi? What flavour?

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Hi Ros, my favourite is The Alley or Xin Fu Tang for brown sugar boba😊 For non-milk tea drink, I love Coco for their Bubble Gaga 🥰

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    Helmi you are hilarious finding a BF to your GF
    oh yeah, food.... hahahaha

  • @saahieel_lifts
    @saahieel_lifts 3 роки тому

    Spice alley 😘😘

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 3 роки тому

    LOL Helmi!!! So sweet of you trying to hook your gf 😂 Helmi is so full of surprises!!

  • @sagarshrestha7198
    @sagarshrestha7198 3 роки тому +1

    I want you to tried nepalese foods 😋

  • @raffdeleon
    @raffdeleon 3 роки тому

    Monkeys Corner by Reynold and his brother is my favourite spot there.

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 3 роки тому

    Helmi, you really like you bubble tea. Which one is your favorite? Super dirty! Hahahaha Uffff.. that cake! Great choice.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Ahaa that wasn't my fave for sure but love the name 😉🤭

  • @Marta__143
    @Marta__143 3 роки тому

    ❤❤

  • @caroldegraa1
    @caroldegraa1 3 роки тому

    Helmi, did you work for Citi Chatwood??

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Yeah :) are u carol yuen who was at citi too? Hehe

    • @caroldegraa1
      @caroldegraa1 3 роки тому

      @@nickandhelmi what a small and weird world! I didn't expect to meet you again on UA-cam channel. Hey, your video is awesome. I enjoy it very much.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Omg carol! Thank you!! Hope you are well :) are u still in banking?

  • @socielledstance
    @socielledstance 3 роки тому

    U forgot to mention KOI is owned by fellow Indonesian! Hopefully he could open a branch of KOI in Indonesia someday. Perhaps we could try the cake that u had for only 50rb 😂😂 But yeah Central Park is definitely gonna be on my go to list on my next visit to Sydney.
    Btw the roti jala is not supposed to be sweet me thinks. Atleast not from where i am from. It's supposed to be eaten together with the chicken curry.

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Haha true! Proud Indo 🇲🇨🙌🏻 His brother has cafe or restaurant in Jakarta so won't be surprise he will open one soon in Indo. Ahhh i think mixed it with other roti 🤣

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 3 роки тому

    Lol yes give the dessert queen her boba please 😆"Super dirty - like Helmi " 😂

  • @vandos11
    @vandos11 3 роки тому

    Helmi looks good in her jeans

  • @ellylauw3458
    @ellylauw3458 3 роки тому

    Where is Hawker street food in Sydney

  • @TheBigBananaaa
    @TheBigBananaaa 3 роки тому

    Lucky 8th 👍 like 👍

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 3 роки тому

    09:08 meme moment

  • @sammyshade_
    @sammyshade_ 3 роки тому

    Like Helmi, super dirty (and good sense of humour) lol... 😂

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 3 роки тому

    The sweetness would overtake the curry..insee why they didn't make it sweet

  • @CK-fj5ql
    @CK-fj5ql 3 роки тому

    Spice Ally is good but just not Hawker prices

    • @nickandhelmi
      @nickandhelmi  3 роки тому

      Agree it is pricey 😅, australia is generally

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 3 роки тому

    What is that face Helmi?
    Oh no, sorry!