hofbräuhaus

My husband one day came up with the idea of finding the best schnitzel in town. He, after some research came up with hofbräuhaus in Market Lane. I was surprised! Who would ever imagine a German restaurant inside a quite alley in China Town?? We both headed there for dinner on a Friday night. Ordered…

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La Camera

It is never easy to pick a restaurant when you are spoiled for choice. I ask the obvious question, what do you like to have? But this time its Kyle’s turn to answer. Because he is the Birthday boy! He doesn’t mind the food but all he cares about is the view. Pragnya recollects a…

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Pok Pok Junior

  Pad Thai is one of my recent favourites. I love the sweet, sour and slightly hot nature of the sauce that coats the not so thick strands of the rice noodles. The freshness of coriander leaves and the crunchiness of bean sprouts. Some broken roasted peanuts to give a nutty twist. Squeeze a wedge…

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Mong’s Kitchen

If you ask me what would make me happy on my birthday without a second thought I would say a grand feast for lunch. Because that’s the way I am brought up. Birthdays bring me fond memories of my mom feeding me the best hand crafted delicacies that perfectly suit my palate. More than ten…

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Suda

In recent years, I have noticed a trend where restaurants add the word ‘Modern’ to the cuisine they serve and I must whole heartedly agree that I am a huge fan of such endeavours. Because according to me, the moment you add ‘Modern’ to a cuisine, it wide opens the door to creativity. It gives…

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Queen Victoria Night Market

Almost every Saturday I try not to miss my alarm because I very much look forward to be at The Queen Victoria Market before rush hours. The market opens at 6.a.m, so if you manage to wake up early and be there by 8ish you are safe! I usually reach by 8:30, grab a warm…

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Saravana Bhavan

Mostly after morning yoga, I crave for Indian breakfast. Steaming hot soft Idlis with chutney and sambar or a crispy ghee roast. But City of Melbourne makes it impossible unless I put my apron on and cook!   Recently my colleague and friend mentioned about Saravana Bhavan opening a new branch here in the city.…

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Mukka

I always have trouble answering a non-Indian colleague/friend who asks me What do Indians eat? Being an Indian, I find this the toughest because I seriously have no definite answer for this. India is a land of diversities not just in culture, language, dressing,etc. but also FOOD. Every 50 kilometers of travel in India will introduce…

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