Hanging out in Chatswood

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[{"address":"Chatswood","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.79801064360698,"longitude":151.18090144509725},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Introduction"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_0_3.png?alt=media&token=15f96860-3e72-45c4-a472-8dcbdae5ea97"},{"type":"text","content":"Hello! Welcome to Chatswood! My name is Mrinaank, and it is my pleasure to be your guide this afternoon/evening.\nFor some background about me:"}]},{"address":"District Dining","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.7974350606299,"longitude":151.18110695},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Lunch/Dinner at District"},{"type":"text","content":"District is a luxurious food court located at the top of Chatswood Station. If you want to reach there from Chatswood Station, then **I recommend taking the lift to the top floor**, as it’s the easiest way up there. Alternatively, you can make your way upwards using the escalators present."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_8.png?alt=media&token=d38f741d-c1e6-46e6-b047-5105ffef2d65"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_17.png?alt=media&token=ab93d771-faf1-480b-af49-dba647407c5e"},{"type":"text","content":"## Food Choices\n\nThere are quite a lot of restaurants available in District, most of which serve Asian cuisine. Choices range from traditional Japanese dishes to spicy Chinese dishes to ma la tang (a spicy, buffet style, noodle soup). An average meal here costs between $15-$25.\n\nThere are two dishes I heavily recommend you try here. "},{"type":"text","content":"## “Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box” at Akira Sushi\n\nAkira Sushi is a traditional Japanese restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes. My favourite dish here is their amazing bento boxes! These top quality boxes include\n1. Sashimi as an appetizer\n2. A main course of your choice. My favourite is their Teriyaki Chicken 🤤.\n3. pieces of Karaage chicken (essentially, japanese fried chicken).\n4. Rice and salad\n5. Miso Soup\n6. A slice of cake\n\nAll of this for around $21. What a steal! Do note however, that as far as I am aware, they do not observe Halal practices."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fnew-bento.jpeg?alt=media&token=5c3dd778-22c9-4f45-957b-f6d6fbfa75a0"},{"type":"text","content":"## “Kimchi Cheese Chicken/Beef Pepper Rice” at Pepper Lunch\n\nPepper Lunch is a famous Japanese food chain that has a franchise in District. It is widely known for serving meat and rice on a sizzling plate, where the food cooks itself as you eat it! Here, I highly recommend you give their Kimchi Cheese Chicken/Beef Pepper Rice a try. This comes with (you guessed it) chicken or rare beef, rice, kimchi and cheese. The rare beef will cook as you eat it and the cheese melts and mixes well with the rice. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_16.png?alt=media&token=b6d2826e-6c61-4764-83d7-798487fd495f"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_9.png?alt=media&token=6d2c609c-1a41-40da-8898-29946eba08e0"},{"type":"text","content":"When you get your dish there are three steps to eat it!\n\n### Sauce\n\nPepper lunch serves a few sauces that you can add to the dish to change its flavour. I have added the sauces available below. I usually prefer to add their garlic and sweet sauces, and add chilli once I’m near the end. \n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_10.png?alt=media&token=19b63e26-2adf-454d-b403-ab50f5ef8f1f"},{"type":"text","content":"### Mix\n\nOnce you have added your sauces, mix it all in! Make sure you mix it up quickly otherwise the cheese starts to burn. Here is a sample demonstration!\n(It works better with two hands!)"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_12.mp4?alt=media&token=ccf39504-9227-416e-a835-d9691c5fe710"},{"type":"text","content":"### Eat\n\nLast, but definitely not least, eat it!\n\n### Pro Tip\n\nThe only issue here is that the quantity of food is a bit small for my liking. To be fair, the portion sizes are pretty good, but my appetite is pretty big. If you are really hungry or are like me, I recommend you request they add Double Meat and Upsize the Rice. It does make it more expensive, but it's very worth it.\n\n### Menu\n\nIf you do not enjoy kimchi or cheese or want to try something different, here is the menu for you to browse through."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_1_14.png?alt=media&token=0ee0d8e5-c7d8-4441-962d-3e040f16848f"},{"type":"text","content":"## Other choices\n\nIf the above two don’t float your boat, there are tons of other options available. A list of all restaurants is attached below that you can use to decide on your favourite choice. "},{"type":"link","title":"","content":"https://www.chatswoodinterchange.com/eat/"}]},{"address":"Gram Cafe & Pancakes Chatswood","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.7974350606299,"longitude":151.18110695},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Dessert at Gram Pancakes"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_2_7.png?alt=media&token=eba826e5-8fdf-46c9-8451-48d0344766d1"},{"type":"text","content":"Right outside District Dining, you will see Gram Cafe & Pancakes. This wonderful place sells all sorts of pancakes and drinks, which are sure to satisfy any sweet cravings you have. They are best known for their three-layer, premium, souffle pancakes."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2FIMG_5926.gif?alt=media&token=68f2fbbb-f315-4d65-9426-1d1838202625"},{"type":"text","content":"Look at that Wobble. Aside from these fluffy pancakes, they have the normal thin pancakes as well. There are a variety of toppings you can get with these pancakes including\n\n* Different types of cut fruit\n* Different ice-cream flavours, including Black Sesame and Hojicha (roasted matcha)\n* Caramel and Chocolate sauce, or maple syrup if you prefer.\n* Mochi\n\nI highly recommend you try their premium souffle pancakes pictured above. Aside from that, another favourite of mine is their tiramisu pancakes. The intense coffee flavour, accompanied by the cold pancake melting in your mouth is simply heavenly."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-12-03%20at%202.21.42%20am.png?alt=media&token=02599254-a9e8-4944-9e56-1c253d977908"},{"type":"text","content":"All in all, you should expect to spend around $20 per plate of pancakes here. 1 plate of pancakes is a good amount for 1-2 people, depending on how much each person wants to eat."}]},{"address":"Song Tea","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.796729410629624,"longitude":151.18159049999994},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Bubble Tea in Chatswood\n\nAfter having a hearty meal, it’s time to grab a drink. Walking around Chatswood you will notice the insane amount of milk tea shops available. Everywhere you look, I guarantee that you will find a milk tea shop. They are all in such close proximity as well! Chatswood station itself has 4-5 milk tea shops right next to each other. If I had to count, there are probably over 20 milk tea shops in a short 500 m radius around the center of Chatswood."},{"type":"text","content":"What’s even harder to believe is that all of these places actually have booming business. If you arrive at Chatswood past 4, you will observe that all these milk tea shops are prospering - the demand for milk tea is that high!\n\nAs a result, there are tons of places you can go to grab a drink, and all of them are very high quality. Here I have listed my favourites, but do explore to see if you can find something more to your liking. There are a heap of stores that you can find just by walking along the road. "},{"type":"text","content":"## “Bubble Gaga” from Coco at the Station.\n\n*The fruity option!*\n\nBubble Gaga is just Passionfruit green tea with coconut jelly and pearls. The drink also contains passionfruit seeds which you may or may not prefer. If you want a refreshing drink after a heavy meal, this is the drink for you!"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_3_15.png?alt=media&token=ac520ca5-b62c-4f55-8631-c7e53ab31c69"},{"type":"text","content":"### Menu\n\nYou can find their menu at "},{"title":"","type":"link","content":"https://www.cocobubbletea.com/menu"},{"type":"text","content":"## “Black Milk Tea with Panna Cotta” from Machi Machi.\n\n*The fancy option!*\nThis comes in a bottle. The drink has a layer of Panna Cotta at the bottom, and is filled with black milk tea. It is meant to be drunk by pushing the straw deep into the bottle. It is highly recommended that you do not stir or shake it.\n\nThe drink is slightly expensive but Machi Machi probably serves the best Panna Cotta drink in Sydney (in my opinion). The panna cotta goes very well with the tea itself and unlike other places, is very easy to drink!"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fdownload%20(3).jpeg?alt=media&token=0ee08834-e358-48f9-9b0a-da2e031b9631"},{"type":"text","content":"### Menu\n\nYou can find their menu at "},{"title":"","type":"link","content":"https://machimachi.com.au/our-menu/"},{"type":"text","content":"## “Brown Sugar Pearl Milk” from Xing Fu Tang\n\n*The milky option!*\nThis drink is pretty much pure milk. It comes with brown sugar which adds significant sweetness to the drink as well as tapioca pearls which are fun to chew while drinking."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fxing-fu-tang.webp?alt=media&token=a74f74ac-6a27-456e-8510-d6a37eb6210e"},{"type":"text","content":"### Menu\n\nYou can find their menu at "},{"title":"","type":"link","content":"https://www.xingfutang.com.au/menu"},{"type":"text","content":"## “Signature Purple Rice Yogurt” from Milk Flower\n\n*The yogurt option!*\nIf you want something other than milk or tea, look no further than milk flower. This shop sells drinkable yogurt that is always in high demand. Their signature drink is normal yogurt with purple rice toppings, that give some texture to the drink.\n\nAlso, if you plan to come here again, the cups they give you are reusable. Clean the cup that came with your drink, and return it to them when ordering again. This will give you a $1 discount."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-12-03%20at%203.05.27%20am.png?alt=media&token=7b8aad05-2de0-4a26-a951-1ee1e72dd59e"},{"type":"text","content":"### Menu\n\nYou can find their menu at "},{"type":"link","title":"","content":"https://milkflowerdrinks.com.au/drinks/"},{"type":"text","content":"Beware that the prices here are quite high. However, there is always some offer going on. So, take a look at what's available first! \n\nFor example,"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_3_14.png?alt=media&token=af5f6d17-01d5-425a-8408-e1bcd4fdfd0d"},{"type":"text","content":"## Honourable mention - Song Tea\n\n*The funny option!*\nI want to introduce you to an often overlooked milk tea shop called Song Tea. Now, the tea they sell here is pretty good, but is no different from most of the surrounding shops. **What makes this place so special is their menu.** Take a look below."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2F20201014_160847.jpg?alt=media&token=b038692d-886d-49e5-9d93-5625d401ada6"},{"type":"text","content":"Indeed, from the *Oxygen makes me fat Cheese Dragon Frappe* to their *That Beggar Looks Richer Than Me Oolong Milktea*, all of their drinks have the craziest names. No matter what you are going through right now, there’s probably a drink you could relate to. In fact, even if you don’t want a drink, I highly recommend you head here just to have a laugh at their menu!"}]},{"address":"Strike Bowling Chatswood","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.79815826063018,"longitude":151.18249970000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Fun Times at Strike"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2FStrike-King-St_%40zennieshia-Zennieshia-Butts-9662-website-banner.jpeg?alt=media&token=2a5ee87d-8d2a-4ea3-a6d1-f311bbb9f82c"},{"type":"text","content":"Lastly, you can end your day at Strike Bowling. Strike Bowling is located on Level 4 of the Mandarin Center. **It can only be accessed via lift**, so don’t bother getting on an escalator.\n\nStrike Bowling primarily offers 3 entertainment options.\n\n1. Bowling\n2. Laser Tag\n3. Arcade\n\nFeel free to go and give any one of these activities a go. Laser tag is especially fun if you have a larger group.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_4_7.png?alt=media&token=0adb105c-bb0a-421a-9205-ea3fbd9a5908"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_4_8.png?alt=media&token=4658d437-ce59-4b24-8ee1-6bcbb7981473"},{"type":"text","content":"However, I actually rarely do any of the above when I come here 😁 . On the right of the lifts, you will notice that they have pool tables available for hire. Hiring the pool table for 1 round costs $2, and is a great way to have fun with your friends for cheap. You will need gold coins for this, which you can always exchange from the front counter. Alternatively, you can also hire the table for an entire hour for $20. However, I do not think this is ever worth it.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2FIMG_20191201_142920755.jpeg?alt=media&token=c2159c9d-793d-4e79-83f5-7749681b115b"},{"type":"text","content":"Right next to the tables is a seating area. Feel free to bring some cards or some board games, and sit down and have fun. It’s a great place to hang out with your friends and ponder the profundities of the universe and the meaning of existence. \n\nThere is also a bar present that opens at 9pm if you want to have some alcoholic beverages while hanging out here."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_4_9.png?alt=media&token=ae24841c-7911-4f0e-a903-49aa37b144e4"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F09XyeU28j11lgJkSaH2P%2Fstop_4_10.png?alt=media&token=f43a4a7c-02ab-4db9-b859-e0f375278fa3"},{"type":"text","content":"Feel free to spend the rest of your day here, or to go checkout what else Chatswood has to offer. This is just a glimpse into the myriad options Chatswood presents for a fun day/night out. \n\nI hope you had a great time on this experience, and hope you come back to Chatswood again!"},{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJi7yA3RxakWsRGkvslAMkKZM"}}]}]