29
Sep
Gami Chicken & Beer, Hawthorn
There are many Korean Fried Chicken chains all around Melbourne, but Gami is one of my favourites. Gami is Korean for “beautiful taste”, and what a beautiful taste indeed....
08
Apr
David’s Hot Pot, Doncaster East
David's Hot Pot arrived in Melbourne in 2017 and expanded to Doncaster East and Point Cook last year. Sichuan hotpot is the name of the game here. There are a variety of soup bases, which can be enjoyed as a single pot, or in up to...
12
Mar
Mr Joe, Richmond
The seafood is handled wonderfully. Perfectly cooked seared scallops are teamed up with a spicy pumpkin cream, hazelnuts and roasted kipfler. Scallops and nuts aren't a combination I've tried before, and I'm glad to have been introduced to it. Nuts and seafood come together again with the...
16
Nov
Riche, Richmond
Otto has now become Riché - still with the same team behind it. Brunch staples such as porridge, French toast and fritters feature on the menu, but you'll also find things a little fancier like barramundi and lamb in red curry. Reading through the menu you'll realise that there are touches of Asian influence dotted through....
09
Nov
Undercover Roasters, Abbotsford
Undercover Roasters opened their brand new HQ in Abbotsford a few months ago, just after Melbourne came out of lockdown 2.0. Its industrial look softened by greenery, and even though it's a large space with high ceilings, it doesn't feel cold or uninviting. It's a beautiful space, and not just a place to buy coffee and coffee gear, but also plants for sale....