I witnessed
Bondi Westfield grow,
Watching
shops come and go,
What was
here long ago?
Who
cares for, now it’s Bo Larn’s show!
Back in 2003 after school every afternoon,
I would be at Bondi Westfield with my mother. Especially on Friday’s that was
where we walked before I started my work shift at our family local restaurant.
This is when I watched shops open two by two, knowing my place around as if it
was my home. But then as years went by, I watch shops close one by one and
reopen others. Relearning my location.
Then, as I start work I don’t get to go as
often and I see new shops have opened and others relocated. I get excited when I see new shops
opening, and Bo Larn was just one of them.
The mother and I have been a few times, and
have enjoyed our time there each time. The ambience is classic and it feels
like I’ve stepped back into the yesteryears.
Tung Tung $10 (4 pieces) |
We start the night with the money bags,
super crunchy on the outside, and packed with crabmeat, minced chicken, peanut
and coconut bits. Dipping into the plum sauce gave it a subtle sweet taste that
will not overpower the peanut-y innards.
Khao phad tom yum $28 |
The tom yum fried rice comes at a hefty
price but in saying that you get four plump and juicy pieces of scallops and
three king prawns. The tom yum is a little on the subtle side, so if you do
plan on ordering side dishes that are strong in taste you may lose the tom yum
flavour.
Moo korb phad prik khing $21 |
This reminds me of the pork belly I have at
Home Thai, guess I can still enjoy the same dish without a crazy wait now, and closer to home. The crackling
is still crispy, stir-fried with green beans. It is a dry red curry. I was
addicted to with every bite.
Gai yang essan $20 |
My ultimate favourite dish that I order without fail every time I come. The chicken is juicy and succulent, the charcoal is evident and that is what draws me so much into this dish. Dipping
into the smoked chilli tamarind sauce really gives the chicken that great kick
in flavour.
Shops really do keep coming and going in
Westfield, I just hope Bo Larn will be here to stay. Have you ever found some
new food love and had them leave you before, if so, what was it?
Hit:
Gai yang essan
Miss: khao phad tom yum
Bo
Larn Vintage Thai
Westfield Bondi Junction
Level 6, 500 Oxford Street,
Bondi Junction
So many great restaurants have come and go-moreso than shops it seems! Good to hear that there is a new one. I'll have to look out for it :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so true!! I still need to explore inside the Eastern for their eateries, I'm just so spoilt with choice now! XD
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy when you pop in :)
Any Thai is good Thai, what a delicious place :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
haha I do agree because I have yet to experience "bad" thai ... not that I want to!
DeleteBo Larn sounds absolutely delicious! I just wish I was closer and could enjoy it too!!
ReplyDeleteaww perhaps when you do pop into the area one day ;)
DeleteCheers! I like food charred like this, too! There's something in this look that draws me in it :) But everything you ordered looks great, too!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Gourmet Getaways
I know right! I think the fact that they leave the chicken in the chopsticks holding it together when it was on the grill? Cause I was completely impressed by that haha! I don't know why
Deletethe chicken looks really good!
ReplyDeletethe chicken IS really good ;) simply my favourite!
DeleteI think we might just go here tonight. Gorgeous photo of those plump prawns !!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do get to go and enjoy this as much as I do :)
Deleteand thank you ^^