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Eden’s Backyard

Overall a half decent brunch place, if you can stand the disjointed and unorganized service.The food...Overall a half decent brunch place, if you can stand the disjointed and unorganized service.The food served here was definitely interesting and had their unique twist and qualities....

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Belle’s Hot Chicken (Fitzroy)

Overall a half decent fried chicken joint, although nothing was entirely that spectacular but was enjoyable...Overall a half decent fried chicken joint, although nothing was entirely that spectacular but was enjoyable overall....

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Shimbu Tibetan Restaurant & Bar

Overall an excellent meal with the roti disguised as a taco the highlight of the evening....Overall an excellent meal with the roti disguised as a taco the highlight of the evening. I’d have to say this is undoubtedly the best rendition of a...

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Imperial South Yarra

Overall the parmas are bloody amazing here and definitely offer great value on their specials evenings....Overall the parmas are bloody amazing here and definitely offer great value on their specials evenings. The servings are more than generous and the ingredients are of high...

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Maya Tequila Bar & Grill

At the low low price of nine dollars, the food is expectedly unspectacular. Don’t come here...At the low low price of nine dollars, the food is expectedly unspectacular. Don’t come here looking for authentic Mexican food, because you will only be disappointed. Rather...

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Thaiger

Overall a rather decent meal and I’m very pleasantly surprised how well the food survived the...Overall a rather decent meal and I’m very pleasantly surprised how well the food survived the delivery trip. Unsurprisingly, the highlight of course was the burger given the...

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Persian Room 248

Overall a delicious and authentic Persian meal. Portion sizes were more than generous and the food...Overall a delicious and authentic Persian meal. Portion sizes were more than generous and the food was incredibly tasty....

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Gorilla Grill

Overall a lackluster and honestly disappointing experience. I was totally excited to smash the King Kong...Overall a lackluster and honestly disappointing experience. I was totally excited to smash the King Kong but this turned out much too dry, with the chicken burger turning...

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The ultimate cure for a cold, rainy Melbourne wint The ultimate cure for a cold, rainy Melbourne winter night is bubbling right here in the CBD. 🌧️🔥
Cancel your flight to Seoul—7 Star Pocha brings the authentic neon street vibes and serious comfort food straight to you.
Our winter survival kit:
🍲 Seven Star Budaejjigae (Army Stew): Spicy, bubbling, soul-warming perfection.
🍗 Korean Fried Chicken: Dangerously crispy and strictly mandatory.
🥞 Seafood Pancake: Loaded, with those perfectly golden, crunchy edges.
Send this to who you’re dragging out of hibernation for your next K-food feast! 👇🥢
📍 7 Star Pocha, Melbourne CBD
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. 💥
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📍 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?!
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