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Grain Asian Cafe

Overall a pretty authentic and delicious egg tart. The pastry from these guys varies with each...Overall a pretty authentic and delicious egg tart. The pastry from these guys varies with each visit so it’s literally pot luck....

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Aux Batifolles

Overall a surprisingly delicious and authentic French meal. The cooking was pretty much faultless and closely...Overall a surprisingly delicious and authentic French meal. The cooking was pretty much faultless and closely resembles what you can get in France. Portion sizes are generous and...

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Udon Yasan

Overall a highly unspectacular meal. While the headline price is low, given the tiny amounts of...Overall a highly unspectacular meal. While the headline price is low, given the tiny amounts of poor-quality and mediocre tasting food, this really does not represent good value....

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Top Paddock

Walked up to, and made eye contact with the waiter at the door. I said: “Morning....Walked up to, and made eye contact with the waiter at the door. I said: “Morning. Two people please.” Response: “How many people?”So I said again. “Two people.”Not...

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Palate

Overall a decent but unexciting place for brunch. Being not on a paleo diet, I have...Overall a decent but unexciting place for brunch. Being not on a paleo diet, I have no idea how the food actually stacks up to paleo requirements. However...

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Little Chloe

Not a bad brunch place with an Asian influence. Execution for the most part was pretty...Not a bad brunch place with an Asian influence. Execution for the most part was pretty on point....

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Laurie Dee’s Hamburgers & Frozen Custard

Given all the hype, we weren't impressed to say the least. We were in for a...Given all the hype, we weren't impressed to say the least. We were in for a long wait, and it certainly wasn't worth it. The burgers were very...

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Fat Bob’s Bar & Grill

The burgers at Fat Bob's were passable, though tasted rather ordinary. I guess the main attraction...The burgers at Fat Bob's were passable, though tasted rather ordinary. I guess the main attraction here is not the food, but the venue decked out with old-school...

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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
Is this the ultimate comfort food combo in East Me Is this the ultimate comfort food combo in East Melbourne? 🤤🔥
Dropped into Square and Compass and the carb cravings are officially cured. Here’s the lineup:
🥪 Pastrami Toastie: Smoky, meaty, and stacked to crispy perfection.
🍄 Mushroom & Cheese Toastie: Earthy, gooey, and delivering an absolutely next-level cheese pull.
☕️ Latte: Silky smooth and perfectly poured—because we don’t do brunch without liquid gold.
👇 Let’s settle the debate: Are you reaching for the hearty Pastrami or the cheesy Mushroom? Drop your pick in the comments!
If you aren't doing Yum Cha this weekend, what are If you aren't doing Yum Cha this weekend, what are you even doing? Golden Lily in Box Hill absolutely delivered with this epic feast, and you need to add it to your hit list ASAP. 🤤
Here is the ultimate lineup we absolutely demolished:
🦐 Plump, juicy Har Gao
🐔 Saucy, fall-off-the-bone Chicken Feet
🥩 Steaming hot Beef Balls
🥕 Crispy pan-fried Carrot Cake
🥧 The flakiest, melt-in-your-mouth Egg Tarts
Save this reel for your next Box Hill food run! 📌✨
👇 Tell me below: What is the ONE dim sum dish you cannot leave without ordering?
Ready to level up your hot pot game in the heart o Ready to level up your hot pot game in the heart of the city? 🥢🔥
Hai Di Lao in Melbourne CBD is an absolute must-visit! The sheer variety of fresh ingredients they have on offer is next-level. 😍 You have to try their famous, rich, and tangy Tomato Soup—it’s pure comfort in a bubbling pot. And whatever you do, do not skip the Signature Beef Wheel... it is melt-in-your-mouth perfection! 🥩✨
Who owes you a hot pot date? Tag your foodie squad in the comments below and start planning! 👇🍲
📍 Hai Di Lao, Melbourne CBD
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