Newcastle is a vibrant city of NSW. It is best known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes and lush-green botanical gardens. The city also boasts great culinary delights, ranging from authentic dishes to Thai and Korean cuisines. It caters to diverse palates- thanks to the street food stalls, eateries and fine-dining restaurants.
You can treat your taste buds while exploring the best and locally-sourced seafood in the city. The best part is that you can also find some great vegan or plant-based eating options in good places. So, whether you are travelling for the first time or just relocated and want to explore the culinary options, consider this guide and enjoy great dishes of the city:
1. Enjoy Seared Scallops with Hunter Valley Semillon Sauce
There is no denying that Hunter Valley is a renowned wine region in Newcastle. The place is known for beautiful views, locally-sourced food and premium wine. If you are travelling to the region, make sure you order pan-seared scallops with Semillon sauce.
The scallops are perfectly caramelised from the outside that give a buttery texture and meaty taste from inside. Eating it with Semillon grapes-based sauce is like an icing on the cake. The sauce adds a hint of sweetness which you must introduce to your palate.
2. Pork Belly Bao with Asian Slaw
Newcastle is home to diverse cultures and traditions. So, if you love Asian cuisine, must try this pork belly bao. It is a tender pork belly which is cooked slowly with all spices to give an ultimate earthy taste. Pair it with steamed and super fluffy bao bun and fuel your tummy.
The best part is that you can find this dish in many multi-cuisine restaurants in Newcastle, Sydney and other regions of NSW.
3. Avocado Stuffed Sourbread and Dumaresq cheese
Searching for the unique breakfast option in the city? Eat this popular dish which is available in many hotels and fine-dining restaurants of Newcastle. Chefs prepare the dish by stuffing smashed avocado in the sourdough bread or bun. The taste is elevated with the addition of most delicious Dumaresq cheese. It is a creamy cheese that is produced locally in the Hunter Valley.
4. Deconstructed Fish and Chips
Australia is best known for its go-to snack that is Fish and Chips. The same you can enjoy in the trendy cafes and hotels in Newcastle. Imagine crispy chips over the golden tempura-battered fish. You can also pair it with potato wedges and enjoy it barbeque sauce.
5. Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart
There is no denying that the city takes desserts too seriously. You can find delicious pancakes, cakes, cookies and chocolate muffins in almost all cafes and restaurants. One of them is salted caramel chocolate tart. You must explore this treat which can tantilise your taste buds. The combination of dark chocolate with crumbly and crispy tart can take your taste to the next level. You must pair this masterpiece with wattleseed ice cream.
Wrapping up
These are some of the best food treats you must taste in Newcastle. The best part is you can find all these food recipes in your hotel in the CBD. So, come, enjoy and make your trip memorable.
