Not all food courts were created equal, Level 5 of Westfield Sydney CBD is trying position itself ahead of the rest. Spot lighting instead of harsh neon and a list of popular restaurants like Charlie & Co Burgers, Din Tai Fung and Sassy’s Red by Chinta Ria bolsters their argument.
On this wet Saturday afternoon, Level 5 was buzzing, creating enough excitement but not so busy that you can’t get a table. I’m not sure how long this situation will last when the weather warms up or when more people discover it. Noodlies, Sydney food blog opt for Sassy’s Red… something hot and hearty for a blistering cold and wet day.
Walter’s beef rendang was superb, rich, thick sauce and melt in the mouth beef.
But I needed just a bit more punch and went for nasi lemak with beef rendang. The sambal was the extra kick I needed. Delightful. There’s an option of chicken curry if you prefer something less stodgy than beef.
The prices were premium, but still relatively reasonable, $11 for the rendang. Our meal came to $28 for two with a coke and mineral water.
Though, just when it was looking less food court, I’m brought back to earth – “sorry, cash only”.
Sassy’s Red by Chinta Ria
Westfield Sydney
188 Pitt St, Sydney CBD
(02) 8072 8072
cash only 🙁
i love maccas how you can just card $7.90 heheh. In NZL, ppl even cash out $.50. According to my firend they want to be a cashless society soon hehe.
It’s crazy in HK you can do everything via the octopus transport card.. even buy 7-Eleven stuff and of course Maccas!
The beef rendang looks and sounds delicious, seems like I will be heading here for lunch next 🙂
Very pleasantly surprised Dumpling Girl.. just remember to bring cash!
Nasi Lemak …….. with rendang ………. *sigh* I want that now.
I love the lohbak and yee mee noodles here.
Looks like I need to return to Sassy’s and try the rendang. Perhaps then I can finally blog it!
The rendang was good, John!