my favourite asian bakery. the variety of cakes and chinese style breads is amazing. products are always very fresh because they sell out fairly quickly and its also very cheap. so if you're ever looking for a snack, stop by and grab something. i would recommend the pineapple buns (dont worry, not really any pineapples) which is cheap and delicious :)

Approximate cost: $3

i loved the ice arena when i was kid and i love it now. being the only ice skating rink in adelaide, its the place to take your kids, at least once. there are 2 rinks, one smaller one for beginners and a larger one for everyone else. the shoes are really uncomfortable no matter how many pairs of socks you wear and often they give you blisters, but its so worth the fun. there's a small tuck shop inside which sells hot food and drinks but nowadays its never open when i go which is a disappointment.

Approximate cost: $17

great indoor rock climbing facility. the staff are very chilled and great teachers when it comes to showing us the safety instructions. lots of different walls to climb, varying in difficulty. i can spend hours here and still not get sick of it. lots of fun with mates but make sure you're in pairs so its even an even number for belaying

good concept i guess, set up is similar to noodlebox and wokinabox but instead they serve pasta in a box. the quality of the pasta was average. considering the price, i'd rather pay a little more and get a nice restaurant quality pasta. but still, good for those on the go and craving pasta

Approximate cost: $15

great little boutique down the parade at norwood. clothes can be a little expensive at times but has a nice range of dresses, jeans and shoes. brands include oneteaspoon, ladakh etc. service is lovely whether or not i buy anything.

sugarbowl offers both asian and western desserts ranging from sticky date pudding to glutinous dumplings. the set out of the place is cute with little booths instead of tables but the quality of the desserts were average and a little overpriced. great if you just want a place to sit and chat

this restaurant has been here as long as i remember and its a classic one. the furniture is getting a little old and looks a little dingy but the food is still good. love the selection of pork buns, dumplings and duck. the food can be a little oily at times but i guess most chinese is.

ricky's chicken rice has the best hainan chicken rice ever. and i've been to hong kong and china. the green spring onion sauce they give with every dish has to be one of my favourite parts. i used to go there every weekend and not once did i get sick of it. definitely check it out

Approximate cost: $9

even though the service and prices are average, the quality of the pho here is amazing! this is a very small vietnamese noodle shop, tucked away on days road. you'd miss it if you didn't know it was there. i have introduced so many friends and family to this place who all love it as much as i do now. even though its not the comfiest place to sit down for a meal, you won't care when you've tried the soup. finish it off with a vietnamese filter coffee, and you've got yourself a great meal for under $15

Approximate cost: $11

great japanese restaurant thats away from the busy city. offers sushi handrolls as well as hot meals. very relaxing place to sit down and chat with a friend over dinner.

Approximate cost: $15-20