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Gradi (Crown)

It was overall an unspectacular and unimpressive experience. Being the winner of the world’s best pizza...It was overall an unspectacular and unimpressive experience. Being the winner of the world’s best pizza, one would definitely expect a lot more, both in terms of taste...

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Wind Chimes Cafe

This very new cafe promises really thoughtful, well-made food but it is slightly apparently that it...This very new cafe promises really thoughtful, well-made food but it is slightly apparently that it is a new business. Once all of those kinks of a new...

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Gemma Simply Italian

Overall a brilliant and authentic Italian restaurant that’s just hidden off the main fare on Lygon....Overall a brilliant and authentic Italian restaurant that’s just hidden off the main fare on Lygon. The pasta was undoubtedly the best I’ve had in Melbourne and rivals...

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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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Bratwurst Shop & Co

Having had delicious sausages from Vienna just a few weeks ago, I had high hopes for...Having had delicious sausages from Vienna just a few weeks ago, I had high hopes for this. Unfortunately this did not live up to my dreams of replicating...

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A La Bouffe Bar & Bistro

Overall a fairly ordinary French meal that didn’t have any outstanding components. Though it should be...Overall a fairly ordinary French meal that didn’t have any outstanding components. Though it should be noted nothing was bad per se, just unspectacular and lacks creativity.While the...

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Gllow (Richmond)

Overall a half decent Taiwanese restaurant that excels in the mains and offer authentic flavours and...Overall a half decent Taiwanese restaurant that excels in the mains and offer authentic flavours and dishes. The sides though, were a bit ‘meh’....

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Darac Grill & Bar

Overall a delicious Korean stew at a great price. The stew is undoubtedly the highlight dish...Overall a delicious Korean stew at a great price. The stew is undoubtedly the highlight dish of Darac and it’s no surprise most customers ordered it....

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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. 💥
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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?!
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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