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Inverleigh Hotel

It’s an OK feed for a country pub, but ultimately nothing remarkable. It will satisfy the...It’s an OK feed for a country pub, but ultimately nothing remarkable. It will satisfy the craving if you are passing through Inverleigh, but it isn’t one to...

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Hoppy Dumpling (South Yarra)

Overall, the food at Hoppy Dumpling is undeniably tasty and hits the right flavour profiles. However...Overall, the food at Hoppy Dumpling is undeniably tasty and hits the right flavour profiles. However, we found the portions to be a bit small across the board...

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The Foodstore Cafe

The Foodstore Cafe delivers a solid, welcoming cafe experience with a few minor inconsistencies. It’s still...The Foodstore Cafe delivers a solid, welcoming cafe experience with a few minor inconsistencies. It’s still a great local spot, especially if you lean toward their brunch and...

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Ho Liao

Overall, Ho Liao has a great vibe and the kitchen clearly knows how to build a...Overall, Ho Liao has a great vibe and the kitchen clearly knows how to build a flavourful broth, but the execution on our visit was lacking. Repurposing ingredients...

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Pillar of Salt

Pillar of Salt consistently proves why it’s a staple in the Melbourne cafe scene. With beautifully...Pillar of Salt consistently proves why it’s a staple in the Melbourne cafe scene. With beautifully executed dishes that balance rich flavors with fresh ingredients—like the pear in...

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Shanghai Street (Lt. Bourke Street)

Shanghai Street remains a solid staple in the CBD for a quick, comforting meal. While the...Shanghai Street remains a solid staple in the CBD for a quick, comforting meal. While the noodle dish was slightly unbalanced and a bit too oily, the expert...

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Ilza Cafe (Docklands)

Ilza Cafe offers a creative drink menu that really hits the spot, particularly if you’re a...Ilza Cafe offers a creative drink menu that really hits the spot, particularly if you’re a fan of nutty, textured lattes. However, the food side especifically the Pork...

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Cena

Cena delivers some high notes with their pasta and quality toppings, but inconsistencies in the kitchen...Cena delivers some high notes with their pasta and quality toppings, but inconsistencies in the kitchen, particularly with the over-hyped lasagna, hold it back from being a must-visit....

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Teleporting to Hong Kong for breakfast? Say less. Teleporting to Hong Kong for breakfast? Say less. ✈️🇭🇰
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 sourdough—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 you’ll completely forget you’re in Victoria. Elite tier comfort food only. 🧈🍞🧋
📍 HK Cafe, Melbourne CBD
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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. 🥢
Old Peking in QV is serving up the absolute real deal. You need to order:
🦆 Legendary Peking Duck
🥩 Savory Stir-Fried Pork
🥦 Wok-tossed Stir-Fried Cauliflower
🍚 Smoky Fried Rice
Every single bite is a total flavor bomb. 💥
👇 Tag the friend who owes you a dinner date in the comments below! 👇
📍 Old Beijing, QV Melbourne
🍵 Tag your matcha bestie! Your new favorite Melbou 🍵 Tag your matcha bestie! Your new favorite Melbourne dessert spot is calling. 👇
Nana’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. 🇯🇵✨ Every bite is the perfect balance of earthy and sweet! 🤌
📌 Save this for your next dessert date & drop a 🍵 below if you're a matcha addict!
📍 Nana's Green Tea, Melbourne
You just found your new comfort food obsession. 🥟✨ You just found your new comfort food obsession. 🥟✨
If you need me, I’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. 🍜
The ultimate cozy vibes and even better food.
👇 Tag the friend who owes you a dumpling date!
Good coffee, good vibes, Good Mates. 🫶 Come for th Good coffee, good vibes, Good Mates. 🫶 Come for the brews, but stay for the thick, fluffy, house-made focaccia. You know you want a piece of this! 🤤🌿
Tucked away in West Melbourne, Kuru Cafe is a cosy Tucked away in West Melbourne, Kuru Cafe is a cosy, Japanese-styled hidden gem—and yes, it’s 100% dog-friendly! 🐶✨
The food was a solid, comforting meal, though it didn't completely blow me away. Here is the honest breakdown:
🍛 Curry Chicken Karaage: The highlight! Incredibly tender and full of flavor.
🍱 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 it’s not a total culinary game-changer.
📍 Kuru Cafe – West Melbourne
Brunch highs and brisket lows. 🍔🍳 We dropped by Th Brunch highs and brisket lows. 🍔🍳 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! ☕️
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, you’ve been holding out on me. 🍸 Finally Ringwood, you’ve been holding out on me. 🍸 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. 🍝✨
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