12 Apr

I'd heard a lot about New Shanghai's dumplings, so when mum suggested dropping by for a quick lunch on Sunday I was secretly pleased. There was a bit of a queue, but because it was only just the beginning of lunchtime we didn't have to wait too long. Mum did the ordering and, given the restaurant's reputation, thought we'd focus more on the dumplings for our initial visit. The first dish to arrive was, not dumplings, but the deep-fried tofu coated with salted egg yolk ($16.8). Smooth bite-sized pieces...

13:49 / Chinese / Food / Melbourne CBD / New Shanghai / Restaurants
28 Mar

Ramen restaurants are popping up everywhere in Melbourne these days and I had the opportunity to attend the soft launch of the latest one. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is hidden away on a basement level, where Ondergrounds Bar once was. There's quite a selection of sake and beer on offer, as well as Asahi on tap. Of particular note was the availability of Asahi black - the first time it's been available on tap outside of Japan. [caption id="attachment_7650" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Apple Juice + Sake, Orange Juice + Sake[/caption] In attendance and...

21:18 / Food / Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
25 Mar

Billy and Max are the couple behind Babaji's Kitchen, bringing Indian street food to the markets of Melbourne. Max formerly ran a restaurant back in India and has brought with him his skill and experience. Here, one might find dosa, kebabs, samosas and salads. I visited on the last day of Queen Vic Market's night market, and the place was buzzing. I quite enjoy a good dosa - the lightly-fermented rice flour and lentil pancakes that can be enjoyed with curry and/or filled with yummy things. Today I tried...

21:44 / Babaji's Kitchen / Food / Food Truck/Food Stall / Indian / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
20 Mar

When Vietnam was colonised by the French in the 1800s, the popularity of banh mi as a street food steadily grew. French baguettes were filled with local ingredients and flavours like Vietnamese sauces, chilli, coriander and pickled vegetables. Banh mi at Ba'get are created according to family recipes, which were formed when Duy's father started to sell them back in Vietnam in order to support his family. Ba'get places an emphasis on freshness, balance and good nutrition. Whilst they could technically serve banh mi packed with meat, akin...

21:38 / Ba'get / Food / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / Vietnamese
18 Mar

Mama's Bưởi is an interesting play on words, referring to its vision as a restaurant, and with 'bưởi' also being the Vietnamese word for pomelo. Opening late last year, they aim to capture the qualities and flavour profile of authentic Vietnamese home-cooking and spruce them up with different garnishes, modern plating and fresh and local ingredients. [caption id="attachment_7495" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Viet Express - Infused Vodka w. Honey and Vanilla Flavoured Nougat, Kahlua and Vietnamese Coffee[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7496" align="aligncenter" width="450"] A.K. Sour - Freshly Bruleed Passionfruit, Frangelico, Vodka, Lime, Sugar, Passionfruit[/caption] The...

21:50 / Food / Mama's Buoi / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / Vietnamese
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