• The Penguin Eats
    Unbiased Melbourne Restaurant Reviews
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • Most Popular Reviews
    • Reviews by Location
    • All Reviews
  • Contact
  • The Penguin Eats
    Unbiased Melbourne Restaurant Reviews
  • Home
  • Reviews
    Most Popular Reviews Reviews by Location All Reviews
  • Contact
The Penguin Eats
Unbiased Melbourne Restaurant Reviews

Faraday’s Cage

There’s no doubt that the breadwinner, pun intended, for Faraday’s Cage is their baked goods. With...There’s no doubt that the breadwinner, pun intended, for Faraday’s Cage is their baked goods. With a perfectionist head baker preparing everything in-house, simple staples like toast and...

Read More

Goathouse Cafe Roastery

As an all-day eatery, Goathouse Cafe offered up a thoroughly enjoyable brunch fare that, while not overly...As an all-day eatery, Goathouse Cafe offered up a thoroughly enjoyable brunch fare that, while not overly creative, definitely satisfied the tastebuds. Sampling from both the breakfast and lunch...

Read More

No. 19

The beautifully presented dishes and the flashy interior make No. 19 a place to be seen....The beautifully presented dishes and the flashy interior make No. 19 a place to be seen. This is especially reinforced by the 20-somethings on nearby tables snapping away...

Read More

Tinker

Tinker has been on our radar for a long time coming, and this visit certainly didn’t...Tinker has been on our radar for a long time coming, and this visit certainly didn’t disappoint one bit. These distinctly unique dishes that we sampled not only...

Read More

Uncle Drew

Nestled in the quiet neighbourhood of Clifton Hill, Uncle Drew makes every attempt to create innovative...Nestled in the quiet neighbourhood of Clifton Hill, Uncle Drew makes every attempt to create innovative and unique breakfast offerings. While some items worked in their favour, others...

Read More

Heritage Wall

It’s no easy feat to stand out amongst the crowd of cafes in Inner-East suburb Camberwell, but the newly...It’s no easy feat to stand out amongst the crowd of cafes in Inner-East suburb Camberwell, but the newly established Heritage Wall has done just that. Heritage Wall offers up dishes...

Read More

Truman Cafe

A cute little cafe situated next to the peaceful Albert Park Lake, Truman Cafe is a...A cute little cafe situated next to the peaceful Albert Park Lake, Truman Cafe is a cosy neighbourhood gem that served up a thoroughly delicious and enjoyable breakfast...

Read More

Short Straw

With a touch of creativity thrown in, Short Straw offers an incredibly delicious breakfast fare with...With a touch of creativity thrown in, Short Straw offers an incredibly delicious breakfast fare with a modern twist. Universally well-executed with consistency, not only did the dishes...

Read More

  PreviousNext  

About Us

Penguin is currently based in Melbourne, but has travelled all over the world, sampling a diverse range of cuisines and expanding culinary horizons.

We hope you find our Unbiased Food Reviews helpful, and lead you to ever more delicious culinary experiences.

Latest Instagram Posts

penguineats

🍔🍕🍜🍝🍤🍦🌭🌮🍖🍩🍪🥞
DM for: Collabs | Promos | Photoshoots
📩 [email protected]
📃 Detailed Unbiased Reviews:

Albert Park's bistro secret is out - save this for Albert Park's bistro secret is out - save this for your next lunch date.
🍔 Barramundi Burger: Insanely crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor.
🍝 Beef Ragu Gnocchi: Rich, saucy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
☕️ Flat White: The mandatory caffeine hit.
👇 Burger or Gnocchi: which one are you diving into first? Tag your weekend brunch date in the comments below!
📍 Brine Bistro, Albert Park
Brunch in Malvern just levelled up — quietly. The Brunch in Malvern just levelled up — quietly.
The lemongrass chicken quinoa bowl punches way above its price point, and the smoked salmon hash with pink beet purée is the kind of plate you wish you'd found sooner.
📍 Peter Cat, Malvern · $$
Save this for your weekend brunch 🔖
Carolina Cafe and Bar is officially open for the e Carolina Cafe and Bar is officially open for the eveningsbwith their brand-new Italian dinner menu! 🌙🇮🇹

​Here is the lineup from tonight's spread:

​Spaghetti Bolognese: Rich, hearty, and perfectly comforting. 🍝

​Chicken Parmigiana: Crispy, cheesy perfection. 🧀

​Calamari Fritti: Golden, crunchy, and dangerously addictive. 🦑

​We paired it all with a classic Aperol Spritz for that perfect sunset vibe 🍹, plus The Frog Pond—an absolute dream of a matcha drink you have to taste to believe! 🍵🐸

​Tag your next dinner date in the comments below! 👇

​📍 Carolina Cafe and Bar
Avocado toast went to finishing school in a Chines Avocado toast went to finishing school in a Chinese kitchen. ☀️
Noodles, lattes and a menu that doesn't care what genre it's in — just that it's good. This one's worth the walk past the market.
📍 The Human Place, South Yarra 
Save this for your next slow Sunday!
San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We went all in on their set menu, and every single plate was a masterclass in fire and flavor.
The lineup:
🦪 Fresh Oysters & zesty Ceviche
🥟 Golden Empanadas & sizzling Chorizo
🔪 Velvety Beef Tartar
🥩 The main event: a flawlessly char-grilled Steak with pillowy Papas
🍮 A silky, rich Flan to finish
Pure, unapologetic indulgence. If you take your steak seriously, this CBD institution needs to be at the very top of your hit list.
👇 Tag the friend who needs to take you here for steak night!
I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat @cobbscoffee 🥐✨
Cobb's Canteen is simply not messing around. Here is the ultimate trio you need to order:
1. The Tiramisu Danish: Pure, unadulterated decadence. We are talking shatteringly crisp pastry layers loaded with rich, espresso-laced perfection. ☕️
2. The Chook Sandwich: Stacked, fresh, and undeniably top-tier. The ultimate midday flex. 🍗
3. The Sausage Roll: Serving up all those rustic, homey vibes you crave. It is pure, nostalgic comfort wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. 🌭
Are you reaching for the sweet or the savoury first?
Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Stop scrolling.
Two words: Ramen. Date. 

🍜🔥 We hit up Maido Eatery on Chapel Street, and these two bowls of rich, steamy perfection were exactly the winter cure we needed.

Spicy or classic? Drop your go-to below and tag who owes you a bowl! 👇
📍 Maido Eatery, Chapel Street
Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵 Steppin Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵
Stepping into Osaka Bench in the CBD feels exactly like finding a hidden, buzzing izakaya in a neon-lit Tokyo alleyway. Immaculate vibes, elite comfort food.
Here is the hit list:
🥞 Okonomiyaki: Sizzling & stacked, must order!
🍳 Omurice: Perfect comfort food.
🥟 Gyoza: Crispy bottoms, juicy centers.
🍜 Slow Braised Beef Ramen: Wow look at the rib!
👇 What are you ordering first? 
Let me know in the comments and tag who is paying!
📍 Osaka Bench, Melbourne CBD
Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CB Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CBD? 🤤👇
Just hit up Bing Chillin and it did not disappoint. 🍧✨

We dug into the Peach Oolong Bingsu—ridiculously refreshing, light, and with the perfect sweet tea balance—and paired it with their Plain Jane Waffles for that warm, crispy contrast. 🧇🍑🔥
Hot meets cold. Crispy meets melt-in-your-mouth.
Tell me below: Are you Team Bingsu 🍧 or Team Waffles 🧇? (Or both, because balance, right?)
📍 Bing Chillin, Melbourne CBD
Follow on Instagram

Follow Us


Zomato

Instagram

Facebook
View my food journey on Zomato!