Sydney - Day 7 (Pitt Street - The Strand Arcade - Queen Victoria Building - Town Hall - St Andrew's Cathedral - Hyde Park - St Mary's Cathedral - Anzac Memorial - Paddy's Market - Chinatown - Chinese Garden of Friendship - Pyrmont Bridge - Darling Harbour)
Daz and Sam took two days off from work just to accompany us. They did all the planning and we just happily followed our expert tour guides. :) Temperature was 14℃ in the morning and we went out around 10am. We walked to Kellyville Station from their house and took a train to Town Hall Station via Chatswood Station. Our first stop of the day was Menya Noodle Bar, 6 minutes walking distance (500m) from Town Hall Station.
I had their Tonkotsu Menya Ramen comes with roasted pork, fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallot, sesame seed, dried seaweed and seasoned boiled egg. You can choose either shoyu, miso, salt or tonkotsu broth. It's nice to have a bowl of hot ramen on a cold day. My partner had Tonkotsu Cha-shu Lover's Ramen comes with extra sliced roasted pork, fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallots and sesame seed. You can choose either shoyu, miso, salt or tonkotsu broth as well. Sam had Miso Cha-shu Lover's Ramen while Daz had Miso Kara-age Ramen comes with deep fried chicken (kara-age), fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallots and sesame seed. You can choose either shoyu, miso or salt broth.
I had their Tonkotsu Menya Ramen comes with roasted pork, fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallot, sesame seed, dried seaweed and seasoned boiled egg. You can choose either shoyu, miso, salt or tonkotsu broth. It's nice to have a bowl of hot ramen on a cold day. My partner had Tonkotsu Cha-shu Lover's Ramen comes with extra sliced roasted pork, fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallots and sesame seed. You can choose either shoyu, miso, salt or tonkotsu broth as well. Sam had Miso Cha-shu Lover's Ramen while Daz had Miso Kara-age Ramen comes with deep fried chicken (kara-age), fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallots and sesame seed. You can choose either shoyu, miso or salt broth.
Menya Noodle Bar
Restaurant ambience
Tap water
Karaage Ramen (miso) - $ 14.90
Cha-shu Ramen (tonkotsu) - $ 16.90
Cha-shu Ramen (miso) - $ 16.90
Menya Ramen (tonkotsu) - $ 13.90
Address:
Menya Noodle Bar
Shop 2, 1 Market Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: (02) 9267 4649
After we had our ramen, we walked to The Strand Arcade a heritage-listed Victorian style retail arcade located at Pitt Street. It's just 8 minutes walking distance (650m) from Menya Noodle Bar. Along the way we saw the State Theatre, a performance theatre for shows, music, dance, comedians, bands and a venue for weddings and events.
State Theatre
State Theatre
Address:
State Theatre
49 Market Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Pitt Street
The Strand Arcade
The Strand Arcade
Address:
The Strand Arcade
412-414 George Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Queen Victoria Building is just 3 minutes walking distance (230m) from The Strand Arcade. Beautiful architecture and it's a famous historical building in Sydney. There's variety of boutique stores and cafes as well. Remember to check out the "Royal clock" located on the upper level. There's clock performance accompanied by music at every hour.
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Queen Victoria Building
Address:
Queen Victoria Building
455 George Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
We walked passed Sydney Town Hall before we reached St Andrew's Cathedral. The cathedral is just next to the town hall. It's a beautiful cathedral.
Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Town Hall
Address:
Sydney Town Hall
483 George Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
St Andrew's Cathedral
St Andrew's Cathedral
St Andrew's Cathedral
Address:
St Andrew's Cathedral
Cnr of George and Bathurst Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Sam and Daz brought us to The Galeries, a shopping centre not far from St. Andrew's Cathedral. We walked to the 2nd level and had the famous strawberry watermelon cake from Black Star Pastry. It's also known as the world's most instagrammed cake. The pastry shop is located in Kinokuniya Book Store. However, we're not allowed to take any photos of the pastry shop or their pastries. I wasn't aware of it and accidentally took a photo of their pastries. One of the staff working in Kinokuniya immediately asked me to delete the photo on the spot. Actually, I'm quite curious why we're not allowed to take photos of the pastries but I didn't ask the staff as she wasn't very friendly.
Anyway, there's no place for us to sit at the pastry shop so we had it at the food court instead. Daz insisted on paying and they bought two pieces of strawberry watermelon cake and a piece of pistachio lemon zen cake. Love the strawberry watermelon cake. It's delicious, not too sweet and the watermelon makes the cake so refreshing. The cake is moist and not soggy.
Black Star Pastry
Strawberry Watermelon Cake
Pistachio Lemon Zen Cake
Address:
Black Star Pastry
Kinokuniya Book Store,
The Galeries,
Level 2, 500 George Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,Australia
After our tea break, we walked over to Sydney Hyde Park just 6 minutes walking distance (450m) from The Galeries. St Mary's Cathedral is just opposite Hyde Park. One of the most beautiful cathedral in Sydney.
Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney Hyde Park
Address:
Sydney Hyde Park
Elizabeth Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral
St Marys Road,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Anzac Memorial is located in Hyde Park South just 2 minutes walking distance (140m) from St Mary's Cathedral. It is dedicated to the remembrance of all Australians who have served in the Defence Force.
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Address:
Anzac Memorial
Liverpool Street,
Hyde Park South Sydney
NSW 2000,
Australia
Museum Station is just 3 minutes walking distance (240m) from Anzac Memorial. It's a heritage-listed underground commuter rail station and it's a beautiful train station. We took a train from Museum Station to Central Station before taking a tram to Paddy's Market. Paddy's Market is located inside Market City. There's variety of stalls selling souvenirs, clothes, food, fruits, vegetables and fish. We had our second round of tea break at Coffee Club located inside Market City. I decided to go for Chamomile tea while my partner had a cup of hot chocolate. Both Daz and Sam had Cappuccino and Jasmine green tea.
Museum Station
Central Station
Central Station
Took a tram to Paddy's Market located inside Market City
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market
Market City
The Coffee Club
Cappuccino - $ 4.20
Belgium Style Hot Chocolate - $ 4.90
Premium tea selection (pure chamomile flowers) - $ 4.20
Premium tea selection (fragrant jasmine green tea) - $ 4.20
Address:
Paddy's Market (Located in Market City)
9-13 Hay Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Chinatown Sydney is just 2 minutes walking distance (180m) from Paddy's Market. Daz bought a packet of Emperor's puff. Hot little custard balls straight from the oven. It's soft and creamy. A fun treat on a cold day. After that we walked to Little Hay Street, passed by Chinese Garden of Friendship, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Hard Rock Shop and Cockle Bay Wharf.
Golden Water Mouth sculpture
Chinatown Sydney
Chinatown Sydney
Emperor's puff - $ 2 for 6 pcs
Emperor's puff
Little Hay Street
Little Hay Street
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Address:
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Pier Street, Cnr Harbour Street,
Darling Harbour NSW 2000,
Australia
Darling Harbour
Australia National Maritime Museum
Pyrmont Bridge
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Cockle Bay Wharf
We had our dinner at Meat District Co. I had slow roasted pork served with coleslaw and apple jam in tuscan bread while my partner had sirloin served with side salad. Daz had rib eye on the bone served with chips while Sam had burger and rib combo. Dinner was good and thanks to Daz for the great dinner. Both Daz and Sam did a wonderful job on bringing us around. It was so well-planned and we had a great time thanks to them. :)
Meat District Co.
Burger and Rib combo (old faithful or grilled chicken burger and 1/2 a rack of beef ribs) served with your choice of chips or a side salad - $ 40
250g sirloin served with your choice of chips or side salad - $ 31.90
Slow roasted pork served with coleslaw and apple jam in tuscan bread - $ 16.50
350g Rib eye on the bone served with your choice of chips or side salad - $ 39.90
Address:
Meat District Co
R3/11 Lime Street,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
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