Restaurant Review: Taste of China, Cairns

During a holiday in Cairns, Northern Queensland some friends and I were walking along and spotted the sign for 'Taste of China' and our quest for somewhere interesting to eat was finally settled.

With great excitement I stepped inside.  

We were greeted warmly by the owner and escorted to sit at our table for three. 

Steamed Dim Sims - a favourite entree

The oysters were HUGE! Here's a side-by-side shot for comparison

The more I explored the restaurant the more enamoured I was. This mural really caught my attention.

There was also a tank with mud crabs

And another with lobsters. GIANT lobsters!

My friend and I decided that we would buy a lobster and have it cooked 

in 'special sauce' and share it rather than get separate main meals.  

When the lobster tails came out we were amazed it came from the one lobster!

And of course we had a course of Asian greens with oyster sauce. Yumm!

They also had fish and abalone. Next time!

I just had to get a photo with the screen. I'd love to buy one. 

More photos of Chinese decor for a special friend of mine. 

Taste of China

36 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870
(07) 4031 3668

Hogsbreath Cafe, Raby Bay Cleveland - Lobster and steak combo

During the month of October and some of November, Hogs Breath Cafe offered a Lobster and Steak combo. My husband and I enjoyed this so much the first time we went back for another one!

A full Lobster with steak, curly fries and salad all for $39. Bargain!

To view more reviews of the Hogs Breath Cafe, Cleveland click here. 

Hogs Breath Cafe, Raby Bay Cleveland

152 Shore Street West Cleveland QLD 4163

(07) 3286 9022

www.hogsbreath.com.au/

Restaurant: Funky Mexican Cantina Raby Bay, Cleveland QLD - Funky's combinado to share;Chimichunga;Camarones Al Chipotle

I love living in Cleveland, QLD. Just a short stroll to Raby Bay Marina and the many restaurants and cafes that share an amazing view. I had invited some friends from the Illawarra and Sydney to stay and we noticed the new Mexican restaurant, Funky Mexican Cantina. The interiors were bright and fun, using bright reds and greens, yellow and black for contrast.

We took our seats and ordered some cocktails whilst we looked over the menu.

[ Funky's Combinado to share: Refried beans - Frijoles Con Chipotle - Guacamole  $16,95]

[ Guacamole ]

[ Frijoles Con Chipotle ]

[ Picadillo - Refried beans ]

[ Molle Sauce ]

[ Chimichunga $13.95 ]

[ Chilli Prawn - Camarones Al Chipotle $25.95 ]

Service was fast and friendly. Definitely a place to go if you like spicy food.

To view more reviews of The Funky Mexican Cantina click here.

The Funky Mexican Cantina
152 Shore Street, Cleveland, QLD.

Phone (07) 3821 4001
https://www.facebook.com/funkyscleveland