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Lee Tran Lam

Lee Tran Lam

Lee Tran Lam writes about food for Good Food.

Lee Tran Lam

Flora’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.
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A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure, Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.

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From left: Black sesame and Vietnamese yoghurt and sugarcane and calamansi sorbet.

‘The most refreshing scoop’: Visiting this dessert parlour is like taking a tropical holiday

Cabramatta dessert parlour Kreamu is a trove of flavours such as pink dragonfruit and longan, purple soursop and jackfruit.

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Vegetarian dorilocos in a Flaming Hot Doritos bag.

Chip bags turned into portable bowls are the hot order at Abe’s Comida

The Leichhardt kitchen is filling Doritos packets with lime, guacamole and slow-cooked meat as per Mexican street-food tradition.

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Mamuki’s mango matcha smoothie epitomises social-media thirst

This serene inner west cafe is a must-visit for all matcha fans

Strawberry matcha lattes are all well and good, but how about a mango matcha smoothie?

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The unmissable yia yia’s potatoes.

Don’t miss the zingy lemon potatoes – and rat-a-tat energy – at this generous Newtown cafe

Oven-warm pita sandwiches and Greek-Cypriot bowls are all under $20 at Myra’s Kitchen on King Street.

  • Lee Tran Lam
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Tchouktchouka and eggs.

Like shakshuka? You’ll love this cafe’s sizzling Tunisian version tchouktchouka

The dishes of Tunisia,Morocco and Algeria are brought to life with love.

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Mirza ghasemi (eggplant and tomato) tahdig sandwich.

This prized dish is often fought over, but here the crispy rice is twice as nice, and all yours

Saffron-hued Tida Persian Food serves the crisp-bottomed tahdig in sandwich form, no sharing required.

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Exotic rose, Alphonso mango and tutti frutti ice-cream.

This sweet and spicy spot sells 32 Indian-inspired ice-cream flavours

Parramatta’s coolest hot spot Icy Spicy offers a tempting all-vegetarian menu, from chilli ice-cream to fried beetroot momo.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Sesame fried chicken, cheese, pickled zucchini and curry mayo sandwich.

‘Great sandwich, great coffee!’: This Japanese-inspired cafe channels convenience store vibes

Darlinghurst cafe Punpun has quickly gained a loyal following for its pillowy sandwiches filled with steamed custard, sesame-crusted fried chicken and smashed beef patties.

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Tacos Tacos Tacos’ chef Joe Valero hails from Guadalajara in Mexico.

This chef ate more than 200 tacos in Mexico before opening his tiny taqueria

Joe Valero’s fillings take inspiration from home. And he doesn’t tone down his spicy salsas for Australian palates.

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