Chinta Ria, Cockle Bay Wharf

4 July 2011, 05:38


OH HAI! Hope you guys had a lovely weekend! The boy and I were invited by the one and only Simon Goh to Chinta Ria (Roof Terrace of Cockle Bay Wharf, 201 Sussex St, Sydney) aka his Temple of Love. The giant Buddha at the entrance of the restaurant always makes me chortle and so does the bottles of lucky buddha beer heh


The first Tuesday of the month is where ‘hot food meets cool jazz’ at the Temple. Slide McBride and his band are a regular feature at Chinta Ria, providing cruisey and infectious tunes to the packed restaurant.


We start with the Vegetarian Curry Puffs ($7 for 2) which are ridiculously addictive, with potato innards wrapped in flaky pastry.


Roti with Beef Curry ($17) arrives in a flash, the fluffy roti perfect for dipping into the spicy rich curry.


Satchmo’s squid ($28.50) is something that I have dreams about with its tender squid rings and deep fried tentacles drenched in a tamarind sauce.


Fried Kway Teow ($18.50) has just the right amount of wok hei, the flat noodles has an edge of char and is tossed through with eggy nubbins and crunchy bean sprouts.


Mingus scallops ($28.50) is fried with just the right amount of butter. You know, enough that I can taste it but not too much that I feel like I’m about to have a heart attack? Good stuff.


Heh I heart people who ham it up for the camera


There was waaay too much food but we couldn’t resist dessert. Fried pineapple instead of the usual fried banana was epic-ly delicious, as was the special of roti rolled with kaya oh baby how I love kaya.


The next jazz night is this Tuesday between 7-10pm but get there early as there is a no bookings policy.


ChocolateSuze dined at Chinta Ria as a guest of Simon Goh

 

 

  1. lol I had a pretty horrible allergic reaction to buddha beer the last time I tried it. Jazz and curry seems like fun combo though; next step open mic night, or even better karaoke haha

    — Lex    Jul 4, 07:07 AM    #

  2. I always love the food at Chinta Ria. Food with music…. even better, see you there sometime!

    — tania@mykitchenstories    Jul 4, 08:21 AM    #

  3. Been forever since I went to chinta ria, loved it though and this reminds me to go back. How good do curry puffs look?!

    — thesuzchef    Jul 4, 08:35 AM    #

  4. Love Chinta Ria – the food and the relaxed, funky vibe. Would have been even better with the jazz like that. Note to self: must get back there. :)

    — Andrea    Jul 4, 09:01 AM    #

  5. Haven’t been here in ages but ooh the desserts are calling to me! Anything with kaya is my weakness!

    — Steph    Jul 4, 09:18 AM    #

  6. Yum, I love curry puffs and the desserts look good too.

    — Dumpling Girl    Jul 4, 10:15 AM    #

  7. A big cheers to Lucky Beer! And a big YUMMO to that squid! I do like a bit of tentacle now and then!

    — john@heneedsfood    Jul 4, 10:42 AM    #

  8. Every time I see a smiling buddha, all I can think of is, “Rub my belly for good luck!”

    Hrmmm…

    — mademoiselle délicieuse    Jul 4, 10:53 AM    #

  9. Ooo what yummy looking food! I love those buddha beer bottles too :)

    — Apple @Polkadotsandchopsticks    Jul 4, 11:18 AM    #

  10. I haven’t been here in so long; great interior and jazz, what a treat!

    — Jenny (minibites)    Jul 4, 12:03 PM    #

  11. Looks like fun! Curry puffs look so tempting!

    — L    Jul 4, 12:25 PM    #

  12. Ooh that calamari looks fantastic! I also want the double bass.

    — Hannah    Jul 4, 01:03 PM    #

  13. yum i loveeee roti!!!

    — Dolly    Jul 4, 01:28 PM    #

  14. Satchmo’s squid – sounds and looks delicious! Who’s Satchmo…?

    — Tina@foodboozeshoes    Jul 4, 02:49 PM    #

  15. Oh god. I want to wrap my naked body in that roti and roll around like a drunk baby seal. It looks SO GOOD.

    — Lizzi    Jul 4, 03:25 PM    #

  16. The squid and scallops look awesome!

    — Jen    Jul 4, 03:51 PM    #

  17. How cool! Reminds me of Jazushi.

    — joey@FoodiePop    Jul 4, 05:20 PM    #

  18. I love this place. Looks like you had a fabulous night :) Love that Buddha Beer too :D

    — Anna @ The Littlest Anchovy    Jul 4, 05:56 PM    #

  19. OMG YUM! how I love Kaya and Roti. I actually have a jar of kaya in the pantry and I will have to get it out. I really must get myself down to Chinta Ria to try that squid and everything else for that matter, YUM! Thanks for the post xx

    — Erin@TheFoodMentalist    Jul 4, 06:17 PM    #

  20. I can’t remember the last time i went to Chinta Ria – too long!!!! everything looks wonderful and I LOVE KAYA and roti! YUM!

    — Gastronomous Anonymous    Jul 4, 06:22 PM    #

  21. I have to say buddha beer is quite terrible but the food looks pretty good! The trumpetier(?) is so gangsta

    — FFichiban    Jul 4, 10:34 PM    #

  22. I’ve always liked chinta ria even when people say it’s touristy! Perhaps it’s my affinity with the big fat smiling buddha :)

    — catty    Jul 5, 07:16 AM    #

  23. love that it is a jazz evening, makes it an even better night out!

    — muppy    Jul 5, 07:52 AM    #

  24. The ambience looks wonderful!

    — Ladybird    Jul 5, 10:05 AM    #

  25. Wow! I love Chinta Ria when I’ve been – it’s been a while now though. Good reminder that it’s there and still fabulous cos it’s just round the corner from my work!

    — Michelle    Jul 5, 10:18 AM    #

  26. Mmmmm eggy nubbins! Always wanted to go here

    — Nic@diningwithastud    Jul 11, 03:44 PM    #

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