We were just a few steps short of stepping into Ying Thai on Victoria Street when we noticed the old Bodhi Café a few doors down had become Tom Toon Thai Noodle Café. A cheesy name indeed but it didn’t stop us from peering inside while checking out the laminated menu pasted on the glass window. After that, the decision was easy. Tom Toon it was after seeing all the Thai patrons chomping happily on their food. Read More
Hail the Soy Sauce Nazi : Shira Nui
The best dining approach at Shira Nui is to secure a stool at the sushi counter and let owner/chef Hiro Nishikura impress you with the freshest ingredients Omakase Sushi style. ... more
Insatiable Crumbs : La Belle Miette
It is fascinating how a small circle of batter can carry with it such confusion from the way it is pronounced to its origin. I will be the first to... more
Shoya: The World Is Its Own Magic
Buried deep within the confines of China Town in the CBD, Shoya is a restaurant recommended by many for its modern spin on traditional Japanese Omakase cuisine. Would Japanese master-chef... more
Sodden Affair : +39 Pizzeria & Degustation Bar
The Nicolini family have been affectionately referred to as the Pizza Kings of Melbourne since their humble beginnings with Pizza Espresso in 1997. Repeatedly voted the city’s best Pizzeria, they... more
Hottest Babe In Town Or Just Lukewarm : Mamasita
A frivolous decision landed us at Mexico’s doorstep after Mr. Photographer finished his hair appointment in the city one fine Saturday. At 5pm, it was too early for dinner and... more
No Flowers in the Attica
Attica was on our list waiting patiently to be ticked off for some time but it never seemed to materialise until San Pellegrino announced its Top 100 World’s Best Restaurants... more
No Guts, No Glory : Chin Chin
This is exactly the kind of eatery I have been waiting for; outrageously unrestrained flavours served all day in a snazzy setting. Chin Chin needs no lengthy introduction here because... more
Slam! Bam! Thank You Ma’am! aka Pacific Seafood BBQ House
Since opening in 2003, Pacific House has been notorious for churning out fast and furious meals served up by smug looking waitstaff. During peak hours, queues spill out onto the... more
Lipari Bistro: Simplistic Italy In The Burbs
So it was getting late on Saturday night and nobody felt like cooking. We had Asian food not long ago and didn't really feel like ordinary take-away once again. A... more
The Essence of Chicken with a Twist
When faced with moments of idleness; dining out or ordering take-away seem to dictate my first trail of thoughts. However, there are occasions where my thoughts will wander off a bit longer... more