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Lamingtons
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Take two slices of white cake, spread jam in between, then cover in chocolate syrup icing and roll in coconut. The result, a yummy Lamington! The Lamington is a popular sweet treat in most cake shops and bakeries. Pink lamingtons offer a colourful contrast without the chocolate icing and in some stores you will find lemon iced lamington too!
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Bakery, Desert
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Hot Sausage Roll
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Everyone loves hot sausage rolls for a mid morning snack or part of your lunch. Soft melt in the mouth pastry with well-seasoned sausage meat. There is usually a good pie and sausage roll section in most bakeries, also serving hot soups to takeaway or eat in.
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Bakery
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Lemongrass Chicken
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It's so simple yet so delicious! Lemongrass Chicken is a fabulous dish used in soups, served with rice or packed into Banh Mi. In the markets you mayfind it on sticks to be dunked into a fresh sauce, a satay or a Nuoc Cham. The zingy lemongrass makes a lovely fresh sauce for the chicken. This is a great dish for children who might not like the spicy foods of Asian cuisines. Some Vietnamese restaurants will serve the chicken schnitzel style with the sauce on top, others fried the chicken in slices.
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Vietnamese
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Carrot Cake
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Normally served in squares, a cinnamon and nutmeg spiced cake with walnuts, covered in icing and normally decorated on the top with a bright orange and green carrot figure . A very fruity tasting piece of cake, and very sweet, so you cant eat too much of it!
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Bakery, Desert
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Banh Xeo
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Crispy crepes or pancakes filled with succulent and tender pork, shrimp, beansprouts and herbs are served piping hot and you are encouraged to eat them like a local by cutting them into manageable pieces and rolling them up in lettuce leaves or rice paper – dip them into the selection of dips provided by the chef such as sweet chilli or a honey and soy, but the chef will usually spring a surprise on you with his secret combination!
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Vietnamese
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5-Spice Chicken Noodle Salad
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If you like salad and you love chicken then you have to try this dish. The chicken is coated in a mixture of spices including Chinese 5-Spices, grilled and sliced and placed on top of the salad. A cross between a noodle bowl and a salad, there are a multitude of flavours and textures using soy, ginger, lime and coriander to season the salad of matchstick carrots, noodles, peanuts and usually, whatever the chef decides to put in there! Really delicious.
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Vietnamese
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Muc Chien Gion
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If you like squid, this is the dish to try. Tiny baby squid are deep fried in a special coating (the recipe is never disclosed) and served with a clean tasting spice salt, pepper and lime dip.
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Vietnamese
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Pho
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This forms part of the staple Vietnamese diet and is served in most vietnamese restaurants in Australia. Comprising a salty broth with fresh rice noodles, chicken or beef, thai basil and vegetables, it is usually served in huge steaming bowls and accompanied by a hot and spicy sauce. Mixed Pho has become more popular recently, with the main part of the dish comprising both meat and seafood.
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Vietnamese
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Cha-Ca
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Originating from Hanoi in Vietnam, this dish comprises of small morsels of coated deep fried fish, which are served sizzling and coated with garlic, ginger, turmeric and other spices. It is usually brought to the table in a large hot pan for all to share, with side dishes of green beans and spring onions and a selection of dips.
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Vietnamese
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Croissants
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If you're looking for lunch on the run, while they may not be the healthiest choice a Croissant is a quick and typically cheap option. Some bakeries will add ham and cheese for you too. For those who are looking for more of a snack (or dessert) the chocolate Croissant is for you.
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Bakery
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Chia bread and rolls
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Chia is fast becoming popular and for good reason. This superfood is small, but packs a big punch of nutritional and health benefits. Most bakeries (more so bigger chains) are offering a wide range of Chia options, from typical wholemeal chia loaves to fruit loaves with Chia. If you've never tried Chia before give it a go.
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Bakery
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Tea
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A fresh cup of good old English tea never goes amiss. Drink in or takeaway, it still tastes good! There is usually a selection of teas such as Breakfast Tea (usual English tea), Earl Grey, Lemon and other varieties such as Lapsang Souchong. Bigger bakeries will serve the tea with the pot, whereas smaller ones will serve you just a cup, or a takeway container.
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Bakery
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Coffee
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Vietnamese coffee has a distinct taste to it and it quite often strong but sweet. Served as a filter with cup underneath, there are many versions to the taste.
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Vietnamese
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Coconut Cocktail
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A lavish presentation, normally served in half a coconut shell with decoration of umbrellas and fruit. Various spirits are served but all with a coconut milk base and some with grated coconut flesh as well.
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Vietnamese
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Lotus Tea
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Green tea is marinated with fresh lotus leaves so that the aroma infuses into the whole drink. Vietnamese people believe that this has very health beneficial properties. Very refreshing.
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Vietnamese
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