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Piggy Smalls

An unassuming little takeaway joint, Piggy Smalls serves up affordably priced hot dogs with a delicious...An unassuming little takeaway joint, Piggy Smalls serves up affordably priced hot dogs with a delicious range of flavours and toppings. The small menu is clear and well...

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Pelicana

Established in Korean since 1982 and now a household name, this is Pelicana’s first venture into...Established in Korean since 1982 and now a household name, this is Pelicana’s first venture into the Australian market. It’s quickly evident that they have the recipe for...

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Crave Pizza Pasta

This humble little takeaway pizza joint dished up an utterly enjoyable meal from start to finish....This humble little takeaway pizza joint dished up an utterly enjoyable meal from start to finish. The generous, fresh ingredients, coupled with an Italian head chef and owner...

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Embers Grill & Burger

With a very affordable price tag and more than generous serving sizes, Embers offers a seemingly...With a very affordable price tag and more than generous serving sizes, Embers offers a seemingly no compromise on an amazing grill and great value. The Peruvian Spice...

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Evie’s Disco Diner

With a quirky retro fit out and a disco theme, Evie’s Disco Diner provides a quick...With a quirky retro fit out and a disco theme, Evie’s Disco Diner provides a quick and affordable feed that won’t break the bank. While the food here...

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Pezzo

We really wanted to like Pezzo. The concept of a 48hr fermented dough, stuffed with traditional...We really wanted to like Pezzo. The concept of a 48hr fermented dough, stuffed with traditional Italian ingredients is something that would undoubtedly make us jump out of...

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Mr. Burger (South Yarra)

Mr. Burger used to be synonymous with super-consistent, affordable burgers that are usually above average. It’s...Mr. Burger used to be synonymous with super-consistent, affordable burgers that are usually above average. It’s too bad the charm of a burger truck is long gone and...

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Nosh (Melbourne Central)

As an increasingly popular health food chain, Nosh serves up some picture-perfect bowls that are bound...As an increasingly popular health food chain, Nosh serves up some picture-perfect bowls that are bound to satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank or your diet. The...

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Teleporting to Hong Kong for breakfast? Say less. Teleporting to Hong Kong for breakfast? Say less. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
If you're chasing that authentic cha chaan teng energy right in the middle of the Melbourne CBD, HK Cafe is the only move. Forget your standard sourdoughโ€”we are diving straight into this ridiculously thick, golden-fried French toast with that perfect slab of melting butter.
Wash it down with a proper, intensely silky HK milk tea, and youโ€™ll completely forget youโ€™re in Victoria. Elite tier comfort food only. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿž๐Ÿง‹
๐Ÿ“ HK Cafe, Melbourne CBD
๐Ÿ‘‡ Tag the friend who owes you a brunch date!
If you're hunting for the most authentic Chinese f If you're hunting for the most authentic Chinese feast right in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, look no further. ๐Ÿฅข
Old Peking in QV is serving up the absolute real deal. You need to order:
๐Ÿฆ† Legendary Peking Duck
๐Ÿฅฉ Savory Stir-Fried Pork
๐Ÿฅฆ Wok-tossed Stir-Fried Cauliflower
๐Ÿš Smoky Fried Rice
Every single bite is a total flavor bomb. ๐Ÿ’ฅ
๐Ÿ‘‡ Tag the friend who owes you a dinner date in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ“ Old Beijing, QV Melbourne
๐Ÿต Tag your matcha bestie! Your new favorite Melbou ๐Ÿต Tag your matcha bestie! Your new favorite Melbourne dessert spot is calling. ๐Ÿ‘‡
Nanaโ€™s Green Tea is the ultimate cozy escape. Think comforting matcha lattes and towering, authentic Japanese parfaits loaded with chewy mochi that will transport you straight to Kyoto. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตโœจ Every bite is the perfect balance of earthy and sweet! ๐ŸคŒ
๐Ÿ“Œ Save this for your next dessert date & drop a ๐Ÿต below if you're a matcha addict!
๐Ÿ“ Nana's Green Tea, Melbourne
You just found your new comfort food obsession. ๐ŸฅŸโœจ You just found your new comfort food obsession. ๐ŸฅŸโœจ
If you need me, Iโ€™ll be at Hoppy Dumplings face-first in this spread. There is truly nothing better than:
Pan-fried dumplings with that perfect, golden crispy bottom.
Steaming bowls of wonton noodles that honestly feel like a warm hug. ๐Ÿœ
The ultimate cozy vibes and even better food.
๐Ÿ‘‡ Tag the friend who owes you a dumpling date!
Good coffee, good vibes, Good Mates. ๐Ÿซถ Come for th Good coffee, good vibes, Good Mates. ๐Ÿซถ Come for the brews, but stay for the thick, fluffy, house-made focaccia. You know you want a piece of this! ๐Ÿคค๐ŸŒฟ
Tucked away in West Melbourne, Kuru Cafe is a cosy Tucked away in West Melbourne, Kuru Cafe is a cosy, Japanese-styled hidden gemโ€”and yes, itโ€™s 100% dog-friendly! ๐Ÿถโœจ
The food was a solid, comforting meal, though it didn't completely blow me away. Here is the honest breakdown:
๐Ÿ› Curry Chicken Karaage: The highlight! Incredibly tender and full of flavor.
๐Ÿฑ Pork Katsu Teishoku: Flawlessly crispy batter, but the meat itself was just a bit too lean.
The Verdict: A lovely, aesthetic local spot for a quiet catch-up or a coffee date with your pup, even if itโ€™s not a total culinary game-changer.
๐Ÿ“ Kuru Cafe โ€“ West Melbourne
Brunch highs and brisket lows. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿณ We dropped by Th Brunch highs and brisket lows. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿณ We dropped by The Foodstore Cafe in Hawthorn East to see how their all-day menu stacks up. Read the full review over at penguineats.com! โ˜•๏ธ
It's so great to be back at our favourite @tempera It's so great to be back at our favourite @temperancesociety 
With a refreshing new menu perfect for this warm Autumn weather, we dug into the scrumptious "Fresh Orchard Crunch" and the decadent classic, "Huevos Benedictos".
Superb execution, bold flavours, fresh ingredients. What more could you ask for?!
Ringwood, youโ€™ve been holding out on me. ๐Ÿธ Finally Ringwood, youโ€™ve been holding out on me. ๐Ÿธ Finally checked out @seeyouathollys and the vibe is actually coherent (a rarity these days!). Solid Italian-inspired eats and a drinks menu that kept us there way longer than planned. 10/10 night out. ๐Ÿโœจ
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