Walking down King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's oldest suburbs, one's senses can become completely overwhelmed. Despite its colourful boutiques and a seemingly endless array of second-hand book stores, it's the tastebuds that really get the work-out with the strip's vast line of culinary delights. I've walked King Street many times and have counted over 140 pubs, restuarants and cafes along it.

These never stay static either. Constantly changing, upgrading, renaming and expanding one can always expect a new gastronomic adventure to greet them when visiting King Street.

Well, I'm determined to end that and achieve the near impossible: to feast from every restaurant/cafe/bar on King Street and live to tell the tale.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Green Palace Thai Vegetarian

@ 182 King Street, Newtown

On the outside, Green Palace doesn't look like much. There's a counter at the front filled with desserts and on the side, a sizeable row of hot steaming takeaway food you might find in a food court. Inside, the chairs look cheap as does the flooring.

This is a classic case of how looks can be deceiving.

The served at Green Palace has never disappointed. They're always extremely attentive and the food served within a reasonable amount of time. At the front is a quick sticks takeaway section, but plonk yourself down and you'll be served piping hot meals from the kitchen out back.

The first time I visited this little shack of a restaurant, I was craving Thai and this was the closest thing. Yes, it's vegetarian and even has soy ice-cream on the menu, the food however is great and the prices reasonable. True, they're not the cheapest you can get for Thai food nor the best presentation, but for the taste, it's worth it. The family's even become a regular consumer of the durian sticky rice, which, I must admit, I enjoyed immensely the first time I tried despite my aversion to the fruit.





Soy fried ice cream - weird but good!


Times hit: 3
 

1 comment:

  1. Any savoury dishes you would reccommend here?

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