So it’s the week before Christmas, and in the frenzy of finishing up work for the year, last-minute shopping, going to Christmas parties and planning your family get-together, there’s not much time left for cooking yourself. That’s where ordering in takes the pressure off, and we’re happy to be able to recommend a few of our favourite restaurants that will make sure you have sustenance in the lead-up to the silly season.
Maroubra’s So Good Kitchen knows how to fill those rumbling bellies with its extensive menu of authentic Chinese cuisine. Kick things off with a Mixed entrée (2 spring rolls, 2 curry puffs and a fried dim sim) and then head straight for the chef’s famous Crispy Skin Chicken. In addition to classics like Sweet & Sour Pork and Beef with Black Bean Sauce, if you’re a noodle aficionado, you can’t go past the Chow Kwai Teow (with small prawn) – a spicy and filling dish that will give you the stamina you need to get through the Christmas madness. So Good Kitchen already has a loyal following, and besides serving up delicious food, the dishes are reasonably priced.
Indian food has a reputation for being hearty, quick, and light on the wallet and Tamana’s North Indian Diner in Newtown is no exception. They’ve been serving hungry customers since 1991. Vegetarians will have a field day with a range of options available. The Vegetable Korma (mild) is a hit made of seasonal vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. Splash out on a Mango Lassi and Kashmiri Naan (filled with semolina, cashew nuts and sultanas). Carnivores won’t be disappointed with the Chicken Tikka Masala (marinated tandoor fillets, served with tomato and capsicum). Make a beeline for the Beef Vindaloo if you like your food a little hotter.
Ever wanted to know what Elvis has to do with pizza? Elvis Pizza in Rushcutter’s Bay boasts an “Italian menu with an American iconic theme and a Memphis feel”. Choose from a wide variety of pasta (Boscaiola, Marinara and Gnocchi), salads, entrées (bruschetta) and even spare ribs (that’s the Memphis feel right there). But you know you’re here for the Elvis-inspired pizza menu. Traditional pizza options include Viva Las Vegas (Chicken Breast, Mushroom, Capsicum, Onion, BBQ sauce & Cheese) or the Jailhouse Rock (The Lot with Seafood). Still, the gourmet options are even more impressive. Vegetarians will swoon at the Veg Lovers Fresh – Big Hunk O Love (Avocado, Eggplant, Artichoke, Fire Roast Capsicums, Field Mushrooms, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Onion, Fresh Tomatoes, & a light sprinkle of Mozzarella Cheese). Other highlights include Kentucky Rain (Tomato, Bocconcini, Roast Pumpkin, Potato & Fresh Rosemary) and the King Gourmet Hot Lovers – Don’t Cry Daddy (Pepperoni, Onion, Tabasco, Sundried Tomatoes, Tomato & Cheese). Elvis Pizza
Thankfully, Delivery Hero can help take some of the stress out of the lead-up to Christmas by ensuring that you don’t forget to eat! So sit back, take 5, crack open a coldie and take refuge in the sanctity of your own home, away from the hordes of shoppers.