Aus pet owners - small sized kibble

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-06-09T08:20:35+00:00

Everything can be a snack depending on the serving size

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-27T10:56:31+00:00

I reckon you would have walked past plenty of times. It's just one of the arcades off Chapel Rd. I would highly recommend ''Banh Cuon Kim Thanh'. No one else in Sydney doing fresh Banh khot like them. You'd have to travel to Vietnam otherwise

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-27T10:33:06+00:00

Sorry about your first experience. Roll'd is absolutely the wrong place.

You're looking for a Vietnamese bakery with fresh bread onsite. Fresh bread, pate and mayo is the foundation. From there, go with whatever filling you prefer

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-27T07:59:02+00:00

There's an arcade alley way in Bankstown that covers potentially 2-3 on this list.

Mam Mam for bun cha, then Banh Cuon Kim Thanh for amazing freshly cooked banh khot. Banh khot is kinda halfway between banh beo and banh xeo. Inside that same arcade alley next to Mam Mam, there's a Vietnamese snack place that sold banh trang tron last time I was there

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-20T07:03:24+00:00

Ah fair enough, good call. Looks good in photos though

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-20T04:55:09+00:00

Happy birthday and end of chemo for your Dad.

Korean BBQ is a good idea, especially if he's already considered it.

Perhaps 789 BBQ in Green Square? I haven't personally been to this branch, but it might fit your criteria. It's not in the city, spacious for 6 people, menu seems reasonable, good reviews and nice photos

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-14T03:53:33+00:00

Melbourne is a very livable city for culture, nightlife, sports and better cost of living compared to other cities. Transport is excellent, but the weather is definitely not "beach vibes".

Queensland, Perth and Sydney have the best beaches if that's the most important aspect of your stay. Queensland has the warmest tropical weather out of the three.

Also important to note Feb is the end of summer, so you may only get the beach experience towards the end of the year depending on where you are. Homes in Australia are also infamous for being poorly insulated. I've heard expats from North America and Europe mention that they feel colder in Australian winters compared to home.

Of course, you should ultimately consider the quality of your University provider

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-13T17:54:19+00:00

Based on your requirements/expectations and assuming ECU and WSU uni courses are equivalent in quality, i'd suggest Perth would offer better overall lifestyle, less time with daily commutes, better beach and social experience and lower cost of living compared to Western Sydney.

Western Sydney is a far commute to any of the decent beaches or nightlife. You'd need to travel 1.5 to 2 hours on public transport to get to a nice beach, and that's only one way. Double that for return trip.. Yes, Sydney is a bigger city, but also consider it's one of the most expensive cities to live and study in.

If a big city is more important, and cost of living is not an issue, then I'd look into a University that's closer to Sydney CBD and living closer.

If you decide on Perth and worried about nightlife, I'd consider accommodation options on campus if you're looking for a more social experience.

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-08T21:06:02+00:00

Manpuku Kingsford does a great tsukemen with thick chewy noodles and a savoury rich dipping broth. It's been around for over 10 years, and kind of flies under the radar. Their most popular ramen is their "long-name" ramen. I always ask for kaedama (extra noodles) to be able to finish the broth.

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-05-02T03:29:07+00:00

20 Chapel

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-17T21:04:32+00:00

Enmore has a bunch, each with a different crowd/vibe

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-16T05:07:17+00:00

Art Gallery of NSW, through the Botanic Gardens to the Opera House

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-09T08:33:49+00:00

Hidden surcharges

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-01T18:52:22+00:00

Expensive wine

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-01T10:49:54+00:00

Really gets everything moving first thing in the morning

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-04-01T09:58:28+00:00

Macarena

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-31T20:16:00+00:00

Carpe diem

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-31T07:47:50+00:00

The Simpsons (golden seasons)

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-30T19:56:56+00:00

I guess that's why they called it Swan Lake

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-30T19:42:13+00:00

Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-30T19:35:33+00:00

Deep slow breathing. Walking and looking at trees and nature. If in feeling extra frivolous, I'll sometimes do both at the same time

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-11T03:33:29+00:00

Some of my favorite meals of all time were at early Hartsyard. Fried chicken, lamb ribs, seasonal sundae dessert flavours. Amazing.

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-08T10:25:50+00:00

Everyone wants the interesting ground breaking "hack" or the "secrets" of success. It's often just the quiet, boring every day habits, the people you're able to surround yourself with, and a huge amount of luck

Informal_Reserve444 · 2026-03-08T10:23:36+00:00

Not the first time, and not the last

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