Snakebean Asian Diner: Unmissable Soft Shell Crab, Darlinghurst (10 Sept 2009)

95 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
http://www.asianpantry.com.au/snakebean.php

NOTICED CLOSED Feb 2012

Unmissable Soft Shell Crab

Last time I visited Snakebean I missed the 'unmissable lamb massaman' so I had to of course try it this time round. Lamb was tender with nice flavoured curry although I think it could have been notched up a couple of levels on the curry heat factor for me, unless it's not supposed to be too hot? The soft shell crab was a standout tonight with its decent meaty sized pieces of crispy crunchy outer batter goodness — although I prefer the tastier green papaya salad at Spice I Am from what I can remember. It's quite a small restaurant so unfortunately the tables are quite tiny leaving little room for the dishes when they come out. You need to order and pay for your dishes at the counter first.

Other visits to Snakebean Asian Diner:
• 10 Sept 2009 - Soft Shell Crab, Massaman Lamb, Spicy Beef Stir Fry

• 3 July 2009 - Banana Flower Salad with Prawns, Pork Stir Fry with Chili, Deluxe Fried Rice, Stir Fry Veggies with Tofu

Unmissable Lamb Massaman $16.50

Soft Shell Crab with green papaya salad and thai dressing $22.50

SIMON FAVOURITE :-)

Spicy beef stir fry with veggies and green peppercorns $13.50

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Snakebean Asian Diner, Darlinghurst (3 July 2009)

95 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
http://www.asianpantry.com.au/snakebean.php

NOTICED CLOSED Feb 2012

Missed un-missable massaman

Whenever I spot crispy deep fried basil leaves on top of a dish I know the food will be a step up from the run-of-the-mill Westernized Asian restaurants. This tiny cheap and cheerful Asian diner has lots of the usual favourites and is the first place I've come across which now provides Dettol hand wash to customers on the table during these Swine Flu times. The prawns were plump and tasty in the Banana Flower Salad and you could definitely appreciate the chili-jam heat in the tofu stir fry. Tables are very small so be careful how many dishes you order at a time from the counter or you'll quickly run out of room. The Lamb Massaman and Beef Massaman are apparently their most popular dishes which I unfortunately missed this time even though it says 'un-missable' on the wall menu.

Where's your favourite Massaman Curry in Sydney?

Other visits to Snakebean Asian Diner:
• 10 Sept 2009 - Soft Shell Crab, Massaman Lamb, Spicy Beef Stir Fry

• 3 July 2009 - Banana Flower Salad with Prawns, Pork Stir Fry with Chili, Deluxe Fried Rice, Stir Fry Veggies with Tofu

Banana Flower Salad with prawns and mint $10.90 [ordered without chicken]

Pork Stir Fry with Chili, hot basil, green beans and thai eggplant $19.50

Deluxe fried rice with Chinese sausage $10.75

Stir Fry of veggies with tofu, chili-jam, basil and cashew $14.90

Entree and mains menu

Unmissable Lamb Massaman

Sweets menu

Asian groceries

Table cutlery including Dettol hand wash

No cards - No bookings - No MSG

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