Joanna James
If you don't have a lot of time to spend in Brisbane but are a foodie and love to try the various cuisines that a country or region is famous for, when you visit, then we have a quick list for you. Travelling to a new destination isn't complete until you taste the local food. Here's some to try.
One of the best-known dishes in Brisbane is its gnocchi with pork and fennel sausage. The 1889 Enoteca is the place to try this iconic dish as the restaurant maintains that this has been its bestseller for seven years consecutively. It is a perfect dish to try in the Australian winter. The Roman-style trattoria handmakes the gnocchi and serve it folded with Parmesan cheese and truffle. The pork is the most perfect addition thanks to the hint of spice that comes from the fennel.
The best place to go looking for delicious gonuts is Flour and Chocolate. Wildly claimed to be the best patisserie in town, they are artisans when it comes to creating delicious pastries that are there to fulfil whatever cravings you might be having that day. But if you want their famous gonuts then Thursday is the day. The flavour ideas are crowdsourced via the owner, Lachlan Scott's Facebook page.
In the 21st century, you get the most innovative food from food trucks and Bee Sting Wings is the masterpiece that you have been looking for if you are a lover of buffalo wings. The aptly named King of the Wings food truck delivers a delicious wing that is made even more majestic with a blend of standard buffalo sauce, their infusion of three chillies, honey and sesame seeds.
If you are in the mood for some Japanese fare, Taro's Ramen is the place to be. Be sure to try their tonkatsu ramen which is handmade in the restaurant and served with a thick shoyu or shio ramen depending on your preference. But don't just try the ramen and leave, they are also good for crispy chicken Kaarage and delicate Gyoza.
You can get delicious burgers just about anywhere in the city. There are many a hotel in Brisbane CBD that is home to a restaurant like the one at iStay River City Brisbane that will serve you some delicious locally made burgers to suit your requirements and tastes. You can get some craft beer and sweet potato fries to go with your order.
Before you leave Brisbane on Sunday, try some carbonara for breakfast, Brisbane-style. The carbonara is cooked with pappardelle, cured pig cheeks and eggs making for a wholesome and hearty meal that doesn't try to dazzle you with an explosion of unnecessary flavours. The taste is delicate and makes for an excellent meal whether you went drinking on the town the night before or not.
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