Fusion Sushi & California Roll

I don't think my stomach really knows what time of day I should be eating certain foods, which is probably my only form of jetlag since arriving back in Australia. Anyway, I stopped by Fusion Sushi this morning on the way into work, as I was craving something fresh yet savory, and had hopes that they might have some soup. I lucked out, as I got a takeaway coffee cup full of miso, and a 4 pack of fresh tuna sushi with avocado. It hit the spot perfectly and they were even nice and let me use my card as it was under $10 and I didn't have cash. This is the best and the quickest freshly made sushi I've yet to find in Adelaide; well worth a visit.

Fusion Sushi & California Roll
Shop 1, 39 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA

(Cross posted on The Expat Cook)

Kappy's Cafe

One of my workmates always had his coffee catch ups at this place, but aside from going once for a quick take away coffee, I hadn't really paid it much notice. One of my friends was raving about their range of warm and cold drinks, including a different iced tea every day, and when I went back with her so she could grab a drink one day after lunch, I was amazed by the shelves upon shelves of various loose teas. A book on the counter grabbed my eye that time, and when I got hungry mid-morning yesterday and the dingy place across the street told me they were cash only, I wandered over to Kappy's. The generously portioned ham & cheese breakfast croissant was more than satisfactory, and so I decided to head back for lunch, after seeing a daily special of chicken fesenjan. I've been reading a couple of fictional books with Persian recipes in them, and I'm keen to try a few, so it was perfect timing, and the meal was absolutely gorgeous. I'll be going back soon I'm sure, and when I get a teapot (mine is still in the US) I'll get some tea as well. An additional bonus, they have an all day breakfast menu, and this may very well be the one place in Adelaide where I can trust a serving of eggs benedict to be worth the price!

Kappy's Cafe
58 Flinders St.
Adelaide SA

(Cross posted on The Expat Cook)

The German Club Bistro

I hadn't heard of the German Club until a couple of weeks ago, and it turns out it is right down the street from my current workplace...and they have a restaurant, and a bar! Of course, it was a must to visit. I'm a big fan of the great Aussie schnitzel so I had to try the real thing. Actually, I had a very hard time deciding on what to eat and have been sneaking a peek at the menu on their web site for over a week now. My friend had the jaegerbraten with sauerkraut and roast potatoes, which was on the specials board, and that was fantastic as well. Prices were reasonable, decent beers were on tap with a few unique ones in the bottle, and they have a happy hour on Fridays. Atmospherically, it's on the list of restaurants to re-visit as well. The bar/bistro is where you will be eating, and it is downstairs, with no windows and dark wood booths. I've never been to Germany, but it was certainly different to your typical Adelaide restaurant.

The German Club
223 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA

(Cross posted on The Expat Cook)

Katsumoto Japanese Restaurant

I discovered a fabulous new restaurant during lunch today, tucked into a corner of the Adelaide Arcade that I hadn’t yet explored. One of the best parts of eating Japanese, aside from the actual food of course, is the emphasis on presentation. I love being able to look at pictures of the food I am going to be served beforehand and/or see the actual plates in the window. The dish I had was a type of crab croquet and it came with salads, miso soup, pickles and of course rice, which seem to be the standard sides with most if not all of the meals. My friend had a gorgeous teriyaki chicken, which I may have to try at some point, although next time I will definitely be having the katsu curry. Must compare to my own that I made last week!*Read about the health benefits of Japanese cuisine HERE.

Katsumoto Japanese Restaurant
Shop 8, Gays Arcade
Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide SA

(Cross posted on The Expat Cook)