Australians are busy people. New migrant arrivals from the Philippines discover that domestic helpers are scarce and not affordable. Only the super wealthy can afford to hire them and pay wages in accordance with Australian standards.
After a stressful day at the office, we rush home to cook, then wash the dishes, do a bit of other necessary housework before watching television and going to bed.
But there are other options available. Somehow, children never get tired of eating pizza, KFC or McDonald’s and other junk food items that contribute to obesity. Wise parents would rather dine out and do away with washing the dishes.
Where to go? There is a wide variety of eateries out there where the entire family can go without having to spend much money.
Hog’s Breath Café
Among other steak dishes, they serve grilled New York Cut Steak with baked potato, sour cream, bacon and chives. It comes with your choice of veggies or crispy lettuce salad.
Magnolia Restaurant
An excellent choice for Philippine Cuisine. Conveniently located in front of the Doonside Train Station, this restaurant serves freshly-cooked Filipino food. For only $10, the hungry patron can eat as much as he can. They are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Ramen San
Chef Leo Chan has mastered the culinary wonders of Japan. When you’re in Westpoint Blacktown, check out this Japanese Restaurant at the ground floor. They serve a wide variety of Laksa, Tempura, Ramen, Don and Udon. Real mouth-watering!
Gloria Jeans Coffee Shop
(at Westpoint Blacktown)
After a hearty meal, diners crave for something more. They want that sweet aroma of freshly-brewed coffee! Whether it’s Cappuccino, Latte, or just plain coffee, the beans are carefully selected from the highest quality Arabica beans and are roasted using state-of-the-art equipment. Also available is a wide variety of cakes and pastries. Ask about their Frequent Sippers Card!
Le Colonial Vietnamese Restaurant
It’s something different! Authentic Vietnamese cuisine prepared by real Vietnamese Chefs in an Australian environment but owned and managed by a Filipino who is a veteran hotelier and restaurateur. Food is served within minutes from the time the order is made.
For the month of August, the restaurant has introduced Old Fashioned Crispy Pata (pork), a traditional Filipino dish served with a magical blend of dip. Another new offering is Crispy Seafood Hors d’oeuvre which is guaranteed to sharpen one’s appetite.
Le Colonial Vietnamese Restaurant has two convenient locations. One is at Castle Towers in Castle Hill. Another is at Westpoint in Blacktown. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m. until the last customer leaves.