Ms O'Meara she said that one of the unique qualities of the area is that foods that are often sourced or made by small family businesses who ``want to make something authentic and delicious''.

``You can find some of the best foods in this part of Sydney that are unlike anything else, especially in Fairfield,'' she said.

Ms O'Meara's passion for food and interest in sharing lesser-known cuisines has seen her develop the popular and successful Gourmet Safaris, where people tour Sydney suburbs to get a taste of the action.

She said the food tours she holds in Cabramatta ``give a really lovely and delicious introduction'' to a part of Sydney that people may not discover by themselves.

The Vietnamese Walking Tour in Cabramatta is held monthly and Ms O'Meara describes it as a day trip to Asia with great places to eat and shop.

``I think it's one of the most exciting parts of Sydney and it's got fresh fruits and veggies that you don't find anywhere else,'' she said.

Peter Nguyen, who guides the Cabramatta tours, said the culture and culinary experiences give a taste of Asia.

``People can face the stereotype of Cabramatta through a common thread food ties it all back,'' he said.

``People just fall in love with the vibrancy of these suburbs,'' Ms O'Meara said.

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