Comments on: Chinta Ria, Temple of Love restaurant at Darling Harbour http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/ The slightly eccentric eating, cooking and travel adventures of a Sydney girl who loves cakes, cooking, Nigella Lawson and eating. She eats, breathes and dreams food and indeed will never get cable TV as she'd quit working and watch the Food Channel all day long. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:58:30 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-3296 Not Quite Nigella Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:04:32 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-3296 Hi Gina-Yes it's a pity we didn't know about Ripples when your cousins were here. Luna Park and a scenic brunch would have been perfect for them. Mmm I could do with some Ayam Blues for lunch right now! Hi Gina-Yes it’s a pity we didn’t know about Ripples when your cousins were here. Luna Park and a scenic brunch would have been perfect for them.

Mmm I could do with some Ayam Blues for lunch right now!

]]> By: Gina http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-3289 Gina Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:20:56 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-3289 Well, I've gone and finally done it. A post! Long promised, never performed. I was checking out the latest offerings (will definitely have to set up the weekend brekkie at Ripples as discussed sometime in the future if just for the view/atmosphere) and remembered to take a look at our Chinta Ria result. Totally agree - would not be rushing back but could get the Ayam Blue for a nice take-away snack whilst walking the harbour. Great to catch-up with your commentaries. Well, I’ve gone and finally done it. A post! Long promised, never performed. I was checking out the latest offerings (will definitely have to set up the weekend brekkie at Ripples as discussed sometime in the future if just for the view/atmosphere) and remembered to take a look at our Chinta Ria result. Totally agree – would not be rushing back but could get the Ayam Blue for a nice take-away snack whilst walking the harbour. Great to catch-up with your commentaries.

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1833 Not Quite Nigella Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:58:58 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1833 Hi Jobe-I think I've only had Lemon Chicken once and it was many, many years ago so I don't know if I can compare the two. The Ayam Blues had more of a mustardy mayonnaise topping on it but the chicken was breaded and deep fried. Hi Jobe-I think I’ve only had Lemon Chicken once and it was many, many years ago so I don’t know if I can compare the two. The Ayam Blues had more of a mustardy mayonnaise topping on it but the chicken was breaded and deep fried.

]]> By: Jobe http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1831 Jobe Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:36:43 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1831 Did you find ayam blues to be very... lemon chickenesque? Did you find ayam blues to be very… lemon chickenesque?

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1830 Not Quite Nigella Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:27:06 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1830 Hi Jobe-Yes the food for us was a bit hit and miss, the Parkers Gems were a definite miss whilst the Ayam Blues was a definite hit and the other two in the middle! Hi Jobe-Yes the food for us was a bit hit and miss, the Parkers Gems were a definite miss whilst the Ayam Blues was a definite hit and the other two in the middle!

]]> By: Jobe http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1825 Jobe Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:39:27 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1825 You're right I think Nigella. Started in Melbs. I don't know about this place to be honest. The food is nice enough, the location is good, but it doesn't really wow me much. A bit hit and miss maybe. You’re right I think Nigella. Started in Melbs.

I don’t know about this place to be honest. The food is nice enough, the location is good, but it doesn’t really wow me much. A bit hit and miss maybe.

]]> By: Not Quite Nigella http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1818 Not Quite Nigella Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:56:12 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1818 Hi Mutemonkey-Chinta Ria is originally from Melbourne, is that right? I think I read that somewhere when it first opened. Definitely give the Ayam Blues a go, especially if you like mayonnaisey sauces with a touch of sweetness and tang. Let me know how you find it! :) Hi sallyc-Congratulations about moving to Sydney! You're more than welcome and have lots of fun reading and eating :) Hi Mutemonkey-Chinta Ria is originally from Melbourne, is that right? I think I read that somewhere when it first opened. Definitely give the Ayam Blues a go, especially if you like mayonnaisey sauces with a touch of sweetness and tang. Let me know how you find it! :)

Hi sallyc-Congratulations about moving to Sydney! You’re more than welcome and have lots of fun reading and eating :)

]]> By: sallyc http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1815 sallyc Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:26:35 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1815 What a blast from the past! Didn't even realise Chinta Ria was still operating. I really enjoy and appreciate your Eating posts - my boyf has recently received a job transfer to Syd so I am taking detailed note of all these dining establishments - is helping us get excited about the move, our conversations are now "we can't wait to eat at... and visit... and try...." so a big thank you!! What a blast from the past! Didn’t even realise Chinta Ria was still operating. I really enjoy and appreciate your Eating posts – my boyf has recently received a job transfer to Syd so I am taking detailed note of all these dining establishments – is helping us get excited about the move, our conversations are now “we can’t wait to eat at… and visit… and try….” so a big thank you!!

]]> By: Mutemonkey http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1814 Mutemonkey Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:23:27 +0000 http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/02/24/chinta-ria-temple-of-love-restaurant-at-darling-harbour/#comment-1814 Ah, the old Temple of Love... I used to visit it every time I went to Sydney. Luckily the menu at the Chinta Rias in Melbourne is almost identical. I tend to get either the Indian Mee or the Ayam Ria (dried chillies and peanuts), but next time I'll have to give the Ayam Blues a try. Thanks! :) Ah, the old Temple of Love… I used to visit it every time I went to Sydney. Luckily the menu at the Chinta Rias in Melbourne is almost identical. I tend to get either the Indian Mee or the Ayam Ria (dried chillies and peanuts), but next time I’ll have to give the Ayam Blues a try. Thanks! :)

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