Amok is the pride and joy of chef and owner Woody Chet, originally from Cambodia. After stints at places including Tonka and Coda, Woody decided to branch out on his own and introduce more of his native cuisine to Melbourne. Amok is a traditional dish of coconut milk-based curried fish, steamed in a banana leaf cup. You can definitely try it here, but there’s also much more than that....
It's heartwarming to see locals embrace their local eateries, and The Uncle Drew is still as popular as ever. Since its opening, a renovation has seen the touching up of the cosy back room, and new menu items have been brought in. There are rotating granola and pasta specials, but we go for the a different one ...
As people become more aware of food intolerances, it can be a nightmare for them to find a place where they can order safely from the menu. For their friends, it's a nightmare to find somewhere that caters for those needs, without being forced to eat food that tastes like cardboard. Prahran now has a place to fill that niche. The vision of Market on Malvern is to enable people to eat foods with a particular purpose in mind, such as those providing energy, better digestion, and aided...
A sudden onset of blustery, chilly weather suddenly made Indian food enticing. The longing for warmth and spice saw us head to Mukka, which we’ve found to be quite reliable on previous visits....
Named after the popular debut single by the Killers, Mr Brightside is a busy cafe, even when we visit for a late weekday lunch. Thankfully the tables on the footpath are both undercover, and heated too. The menu at Mr Brightside seems to have a focus on simpler dishes done well....