28 Feb

Taking over the site of the well-rated but now sadly closed Mamame, Sabai presents to us another Thai offering just off Swan St. Sumalee Sae-tang and Manpreet Singh are first-time restaurateurs, but experienced chefs. They've done much of the hard work for this massive undertaking themselves, designing the interior, creating the menu and running the kitchen. [caption id="attachment_11617" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Thai Milk Tea ($4)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11619" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Wok-tossed tofu, herbs, salted chilli, fried shallots, poached prawn served on top of prawn crackers ($14)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11624" align="aligncenter" width="600"] House made vegetarian...

21:58 / Food / Restaurants / Richmond / Sabai / Thai
16 Jan

Thai food seems to have earned a special place in the hearts of Melbournians of late. Since 2013, The Piano has been serving contemporary Thai cuisine with a touch of finesse, brought to us by ex-Longrain chefs Tommy and Arte. Taking its place near the entrance is the eponymous German vintage piano, left behind by previous tenants, The Qualia Lounge. Not just a random fancy, the piano also pays homage to the site adjacent to the restaurant, which was operated as a piano maker in the 1800s. Like the piano,...

21:22 / Food / Restaurants / Richmond / Thai / The Piano Restaurant & Bar
03 Jan

Rice Paper Scissors has been making waves since it opened and I've been wanting to try it for the longest time. We arrive for lunch, specifically so that we can book a table. We arrive just before 12pm and there are already people being told they'll have to wait for the second seating at 1:30pm. We take a seat at the bar, which is perfect for two people. The high stools are well spaced, and the counter area is relatively deep, making it easier to fit our order...

12:17 / Food / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / Rice Paper Scissors / Thai
15 Nov

I didn't even know Bayte had closed down until I saw the Son in Law shop signs start to pop up. I was a little sad to see Bayte go, but having heard interesting things about this newcomer I paid it a visit one late night. Tony Rungapradit and his wife, Oh, opened up Son in Law after owning Chapel Street’s Ayatana. The menu offers contemporary and affordable Thai cuisine, and a bar. It's retained the split-level design and outdoor seating area from Bayte. As well as creative...

21:37 / Collingwood / Food / Restaurants / Son in Law / Thai
12 Jun

Beans and Bagels is no more. Sir Charles is the latest venture from the owners of Axil Coffee Roaster, Dave Makin and Zoe Delaney. Zoe previously worked for the owners of Beans and Bagels, teaming up with a number of partners to form this new restaurant. They renovated the interior of the former bagelry and spruced it up with a polished, bright, modern and spacious interior. White walls, pale wood, and copper accents create the theme, with splashes of aqua and turqoise creating a sort of feature wall,...

14:04 / Asian / Cafe / Chinese / Fitzroy / Food / Japanese / Korean / Sir Charles / Thai
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