Strawberry cream, mango, salted butterscotch, cinnamon banana and the signature tart filled the cup. Cinnamon banana had a warm sweetness that stood out but the tart was still the winner with its clean tang and refreshing finish. Cups are priced by weight so the total can add up, yet the quality and variety of mixing toppings made up for it. With queues always massive back in SG, it felt great to finally try Yo‑chi from the origin and enjoy it without the wait 》A$12 / 280g

📍Yo-Chi
Yo Chi at Harbour Town Premium Outlets, B006/147-189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia

I had the boysenberry and the scoop was generous, creamy and full of fruity tang. The flavour carried a nice balance of sweet and tart, refreshing without being too heavy. It stood out as one of those flavours I don’t come across often and the big serving made it even more satisfying 》A$9.50

📍In The Pink
20A Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

I went for a mix of matcha, açai, mango and natural, and each flavour stood out in its own way. The matcha had that earthy depth, açai was bright and fruity, mango brought a tropical sweetness, while the natural kept things clean and refreshing. Out of all of them, the natural was the one I kept coming back to, refreshing and the most satisfying 》A$12

📍Yoflo
3/19-23 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

The fish was seared with a golden crust, tender inside and soaking up the turmeric coconut curry beautifully. The sauce was creamy yet light, turmeric’s earthy warmth balanced by coconut’s smoothness. It was so good we ordered more rice just to mop up every last bit of curry. A different approach from the heavier spice‑forward curries we were used to in SG, this one felt vibrant and soulful with plating that was polished and inviting 》A$44

📍Light Years
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Glazed in tamarind caramel, the ribs carried a sweet‑tangy depth that clung to the meat. The texture was tender yet still had a satisfying bite, making each piece feel hearty. Jungle herbs brought a fresh lift, while chilli added sharp heat that lingered. The mix of sticky, fragrant and spicy made the ribs bold and layered 》A$32

📍Light Years
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Crisp fried chicken came coated in mee goreng spices, carrying warmth and depth from the first bite. The fire cracker sauce added heat and tang, sticky enough to cling to each piece without overwhelming. Thai basil gave a fragrant lift, while fresh chilli sharpened the edges. It was bold, punchy and addictive 》A$26

📍Light Years
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Coated in miso butter, the corn carried savoury richness with a glossy finish. Furikake sprinkled over the top added crunch and umami, lifting the natural sweetness into something bold. A simple dish that kept me reaching for more 》A$18

📍Light Years
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Salmon Sashimi was plated beautifully. Each slice sat in truffled ponzu, the sauce adding depth with that refreshing lift. A great starter that was light yet full of flavour 》A$30

📍Light Years
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Dropped by to choose a mix for breakfast the next day. The almond croissant was a staff recommendation and lived up to the hype with flaky layers, powdered top and a rich almond centre that locals often rave about as one of the best in Byron. Couldn’t miss out on the banana bread which was hearty and moist with lightly spiced flavour that works any time. The cinnamon roll was sticky, glossy and sweet, spiralled with warm spice that clung to the fingers but made each bite worth it especially for someone who loves cinnamon.

The donut came soft and coated in cinnamon sugar, simple but satisfying, while the berry danish looked bright with strawberries and glaze, sweet fruit against buttery pastry. I left them overnight and reheated in the oven the next morning and they were still so good, crisp and warm like they had just come out of the bakery.

All in all everything was good, a box of classics with a few standouts, the kind of bakery stop that makes breakfast feel like something to look forward to 》A$28.40

📍Suffolk Bakery
Unit 1/2 Clifford St, Suffolk Park NSW 2481, Australia

Never had this flavour back at home so I figured I’d give it a try here. The chicken was crispy and the teriyaki glaze came in strong, sweet and savoury with plenty of sauce. Mayo added creaminess and the bun kept it all together. Fries on the side made it the usual combo but the teriyaki twist gave it a different edge.

Fast food in Australia isn’t cheap and that stood out, but the burger itself carried that nostalgic comfort with a Japanese‑style spin 》A$16.90

Got two scoops to share. The award winner flavour mixed white chocolate with salted caramel swirl and roasted macadamias. Creamy and smooth, the caramel added sweetness while the macadamias gave crunch. Nicely balanced but maybe less my thing since I’m not really a caramel person.

The fudge town scoop was the one I preferred. Vanilla ice cream folded with fudge brownie pieces, Belgian chocolate sauce and macadamias made every spoonful layered. Soft brownie chew, chocolate drizzle and nutty crunch all in one.

Two Scoop 》A$12.90

📍Scoop and Roll
25/51 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay NSW 2315, Australia

Got these as takeaways for breakfast in the apartment the next morning and heated them up in the oven. The pastry layers crisped back beautifully, warm and fragrant.

The sour cherry & pistachio danish was flaky and buttery, tart cherry meeting nutty pistachio cream in a way that stuck with me. Cinnamon bun came soft and spiralled, sugar‑coated with that warm cinnamon fragrance that made it comforting without being too sweet. The goat cheese & tomato chutney danish leaned savoury, creamy cheese and bright chutney layered on crisp pastry 》A$19

📍Two Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia