PHOTO GALLERY: Ross and John’s Chopstick Challenge

With coronavirus fears decimating diner numbers at Asian restaurants, Ross, John, Kate and the rest of the 3AW Breakfast and A Moveable Feast teams wanted to do something to support the struggling industry.

That’s why they cooked up The Chopstick Challenge, inviting you to dine at your local Asian eatery and post a photo to social media and include the hashtag #3AWChopstickChallenge.

The 3AW Breakfast team have done their bit too!

To get the ball rolling they invited 20 lucky listeners to lunch at Bia Hoi Vietnamese Beerhall, thanks to The Blind Factory… Not that 3AW listeners needed a push to embrace the challenge!

LISTENER PHOTO GALLERY

Here are some of the #3AWChopstickChallenge. photos you’ve already posted to social media!

 

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#3AWChopstickChallenge. Support your local Asian restaurant.

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Box Hill – Simon Peking Duck #3awchopstickchallenge

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I had heard that Glen Waverley was quiet but was shocked to see how empty it was in reality. It was really sad to see our favourite local Chinese restaurant so empty as well, especially on a Friday night 😢 On a lighter note, the seafood was at an awesome price, so might as well go support your local Chinese and eat some delicious seafood at amazing prices!

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Psh Corona Virus Who 🥢🥡 #3awchopstickchallenge #pickme #redemperor

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Good excuse to have a famous curry laksa #3awchopstickchallenge #laksakingglenwaverly

A post shared by Steven Klimisch (@stevenklimisch) on Feb 25, 2020 at 5:26pm PST

 

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We took up the challenge @amoveablefeast_3aw and went to Springvale for lunch. Delish as usual. #3awchopstickchallenge #vietnamesefood

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Last night’s delicious #dumplings and #saltandpeppersquid from @dumplingempire following another lovely yoga class #3AWChopstickChallenge

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We took the Chopstick Challenge on Sunday. Fun and delicious! #3awchopstickchallenge

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#3awchopstickchallenge out at Tulip Thai in Beaconsfield.

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Best Fried rice at AnNam XO fried rice

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#3AWChopstickchallenge pic.twitter.com/km2VcxGw7z

— Scotto75 (@Scotto751) February 24, 2020

 

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#3awchopstickchallenge @3aw693 dinner at Umami (Misuzus) Albert Park http://www.misuzus.com.au/umami.html

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@RossandJohn#3awchopstickchallenge
Challenge accepted !
Siam Terrace – best Thai in the eastern burbs. pic.twitter.com/VXGtqeDmMJ

— Barbieup (@alexninja2014) February 23, 2020

Early dinner before Elton John, where else but China town, support the restaurants, first diners in 😊 pic.twitter.com/vCJXGhL1k5

— Anthony Wiseman (@anthonywiseman) February 22, 2020

 

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Dreaming of Vietnam and thinking about our Asian visitors, we decided to visit Whitegrain in Warragul. On many occasions we have tried to book in but they always had a houseful. This time we simply booked a couple of days beforehand. Our visit was a delight, beautiful food ,extremely friendly staff, one staff member took up my husband’s challenge by consuming some Sriracha by the spoonful. Gee my husband’s a whimp, stuck his finger tip on the bottle ,licked his finger and thought he was going to die. Getting back to the serious stuff!! The Pho Ga was a hit with the whimp and my Bao Pork bun for entree hit the right spot. Since the Coronavirus a lot of businesses have some very low attendees. Here’s hoping people start returning to some of these amazing Asian restaurants to enjoy the the experience. @whitegrain_ #3awchopstickchallenge #pho #asianfood #vietnam #visit #333 #beer @welovesapa

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Dumplings for lunch in bayswater. #3awchopstickchallenge #3awChopstickChallenge #dumplings

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@RossAndJohn #3awchopstickchallenge Pats Kitchen in Balwyn – friendly $10 old school lunch! Some Monday’s you just don’t want to think too hard… pic.twitter.com/yAQZH3nu3D

— Kylie McRae (@Kylie_Narrak) February 24, 2020

@RossAndJohn#3AWChopstickChallenge pic.twitter.com/LcGqEZ8pL5

— Tony M (@Tony12256) February 22, 2020