Chotto means 'a little', which is entirely fitting for the minimalistic interior of this pop-up cafe. Despite its simple decor, the cafe doesn't feel cold with its blond plywood, pops of plantlife and warm lighting. For milky hot drinks there are matcha lattes and the roasted tea-based houjicha latte...
It may be just off Chapel Street, but that doesn't mean the foodie excitement is over. Wander a few doors down, and it's hard to miss the colourfully painted facade of House of Hoi An. It's a place where you can delve into the cuisine of its namesake city, where dishes found on the menu might be unlike any you've seen before. Perhaps not as familiar to us here as she is overseas, owner Ms Trinh Diem Vy is a Hoi An local and one of Vietnam’s most well-known...
Outshone by the cuisine of its geographical neighbours, Lao cuisine hasn't made much of an appearance here yet. Pintoh hopes to change that with its spread of modern and traditional Lao dishes. Its menu draws influence from Laos and the northeastern Isan region of Thailand, which has a population of ethnic Lao people that outnumbers those in Laos itself. Staple dishes in Lao cuisine include larb and tam muk hoong (green papaya salad), and sticky rice is a key component of every meal. Flavours also lean more towards the...
Wake up Melbourne, poké has just landed from the sunny shores of Hawaii. You can catch it at Pokéd, the first store in Melbourne dedicated to the dish. Classically made with seafood, the protein is seasoned, combined with salads and toppings and piled on top on hot sushi rice. Started up by medical student Thomas Hu, Pokéd aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, and not just through dietary choices. Seating is mainly comprised of standing stools designed to improve posture, and importantly, digestion....
At 127 Brunswick Street you’ll find three venues in one. The Village People, offering hawker delights upstairs, UpSide for drinks and beats further up, and Ichi Ni Nana on the ground floor. It’s a traditional-style izakaya, with an extensive drinks list covering cocktails, wines, and of course, sake. Food menu includes items cooked on their kobachi grill....