Spice I Am and Sydney Favourites

Sydney Harbour Bridge

After 24 hours of travelling, I have finally arrived in Sydney. This city has become almost a second home for me. This is my 6th time visiting in 4 years, and as soon as I landed, I knew exactly what I wanted to do, and where I wanted to go.

One: Modern Gothic Architecture. I have been obsessed with modern gothic architecture lately, and Sydney is full of it. While strolling around the city, I kept stopping every few minutes to admire the intricate patterns of buildings and apartment terraces.

Two: Thai at Spice I Am. I had a huge craving for Thai food today. There is literally a Thai restaurant on every block in this city, so there is a lot to choose from. One of the most authentic and distinct Thai restaurants is Spice I Am in Surry Hills. It is a bustling little place that serves great Thai dishes using the freshest ingredients. CK and I stopped in for a quick lunch.

Spice I Am

I ordered the Lemongrass Salad with a side of white rice. It is a salad of finely chopped lemongrass and basil topped with king prawns. It was tossed with a lime juice and sugar dressing, and garnished with cashews.

Lemongrass Salad with King Prawns and Cashews

This dish didn't look like much at first, but it was packed with flavor and was extremely spicy. The portion was deceivingly large, and I was full for way longer than expected. Look at how well chopped the ingredients were.

Lemongrass Salad with King Prawns and Cashews

CK ordered the pad cha, phuket style. It was beef stir fried with curry paste, peppercorn, basil, and thai eggplant. This dish was also extremely spicy and flavorful. CK really enjoyed it, but my tongue was too numb from my salad to fully taste this dish.

Pad Cha, Phuket Style

One thing to note about Spice I Am, it is cash only so leave your debit and visa cards at home.

After our meal, I went to my current favorite cafe for a flat white. Three: Flat White at Single Origin. Look at the beautiful latte art. They've really perfected the technique.

Flat White from Single Origin

Afterwards, I spent a good part of the afternoon at my favorite book store in The Rocks, four: Ariel book shop. I loved perusing through their books, and ended up buying The Surgeon of Crowthorne by Simon Winchester.

Five and lastly: Sydney Opera House. Following my book purchase, CK and I walked over to the Sydney Opera house and Sydney Harbour Bridge to enjoy the great views and warm weather.

Sydney Opera House

Spice I Am
90 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Telephone: (02) 9280 0928