22 Jan

I remember when I first heard Sake was opening up in Melbourne. Shaun Presland, who trained in the art of sushi in Japan and worked there for 15 years, was bringing his sushi skills over from Sydney. Excitement ensued, but until now, I still hadn't managed to make a visit. As well as food, they serve a range of cocktails, wines and Japanese craft beers. Given its location underneath Hamer Hall, it's appropriate that Sake has a pre-theatre menu as well. As much as I would love to...

12:16 / Japanese / Melbourne Surrounds / Restaurants / Sake
14 Jan

This little organic Japanese cafe was previously Disco Beans, before renaming itself to Spiral Beans after beginning its collaboration with Spiral Foods. Their focus is on the limitation of processed elements, and using seasonal, organic produce to make dishes that are balanced in taste and nutrients....

18:04 / Food / Japanese / Preston / Spiral Beans
17 Sep

The Sake brand has broken into the fast casual market with Saké Jr, which tries to bring extra healthy choices to the in-a-rush crowd. Bowls can be built to your liking with their Japanese and Korean-inspired bases, proteins and toppings. Pre-made dishes, soups, meals, and even breakfasts, are also waiting to be picked up by people who are even more time-poor, or for the indecisive....

11:11 / Fast Casual / Food / Japanese / Korean / Restaurants / Sake Jr
10 Sep

Opening right on time, Spring and Summer is the latest pan-Asian restaurant to hit St Kilda. Though I'm usually a bit hesitant when it comes to fusion cuisine, finding out that the kitchen is under the charge of ex-Lucas Group chef Golf, made me intrigued. As co-owner and head chef, Golf lends a heavy and experienced hand to the food offerings. Thai, Japanese and Korean feature here, though the current menu for the season leans more towards the Thai spectrum of things...

22:02 / Asian / Food / Japanese / Korean / Restaurants / Spring and Summer / St Kilda / Thai
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