Kew seems to be a little quiet on the foodie front, particularly when you consider all the new openings popping up in surrounding suburbs like Richmond and Camberwell. Miss Kasumi quietly opened up late last year, taking its place on the corner that used to be the home of Tassal's outlet store and cafe....
Something exciting has arrived in Kew - Hiatus looks set to shake up the local brunch scene. Taking over from the pizza restaurant before it, they've opened out the dog-friendly courtyard at the back, which also eases access from the large carpark. It's quite an open space, and a large skylight introduces plenty of light into the room....
It seems like an unlikely location in which to find flavoursome Middle Eastern cuisine, but Mama Rumaan commands this Docklands warehouse space and turns it into a food-filled oasis. Bright and colourful Egyptian Falafel, Lamb Kibbeh, and crispy Fried Cauliflower are great ways to kick off a meal at Mama Rumaan. These tasty bites whet the appetite for more...
For Israeli street food, Tahina has always been a favourite of mine, and their new branch in Fitzroy provided another opportunity to drop in and try some of their traditional vegetarian Israeli fare, as well as some of their more inventive dishes....