Food is the passport we never forget — and trust me, I’ve tried losing plenty of things on family trips.
That list includes my sanity.
In Sidelicious Eats, I share restaurant reviews and food finds alongside recipes, cocktails, desserts, and all the flavours that make life sweeter. These are the tastes that tell our stories.
From Bali feasts to Tokyo ramen slurps. From Melbourne brunches that feel like therapy on a plate. And, of course, the occasional Mum Fuel cocktail that keeps me going.
This isn’t about Michelin stars or Instagram-perfect plating.
It’s about food that connects.
It’s the breakfasts that save mornings.
The desserts that fix moods.
The snacks that silence car-ride chaos.
The bites that taste like memories.
And sometimes, the ones that stop a mum from completely losing her cool.
Whether I’m sharing a bite with my kids or toasting with my husband, food always finds its place here.
Sometimes, it’s a quiet moment alone with a perfect pastry and my thoughts. Other times, it’s a recipe whipped up between school runs. Or a café find that makes you want to book flights immediately.
Every dish here — from everyday plates to unforgettable restaurant reviews and food finds — comes with a pinch of chaos, a dash of love, and a generous helping of laughter.
Every bite tells a story — and these are mine.

After a long, heat-filled day in Ubud, Bebek Teba Sari offered exactly what we needed — a floating gazebo, rice fields glowing at dusk, comforting food, and the rare luxury of not having to decide anything. This wasn’t about spectacle or trends. It was about space, softness, and letting the day settle.

On our final night in Ubud, we wandered with no plan and found Pasir — a calm, flavour-driven restaurant blending Balinese ingredients with Mediterranean technique. Thoughtful dishes, a warm upstairs space, and one unforgettable dessert made this an unplanned meal we still talk about. A quiet standout in Ubud’s dining scene.

Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the most accessible waterfalls near Ubud — but with kids, access is only half the story. This is our honest experience visiting Tegenungan with children, navigating the heat, the steps, and why pairing it with Omma Dayclub turned a potentially exhausting stop into one of our most balanced Ubud days.
Hi, I’m Sid
Mum | Foodie | Explorer | Writer
Somewhere between lunchboxes, laundry, and toddler tantrums at airport security, I lost “Sid” and became just “Ma.” Eat Play Travel with Sid is my journey back, through food that feeds the soul, laughter that fills the room, and adventures that remind me who I am (and how much chocolate counts as self-care).
- Sid

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