"Melbourne is best experienced as a local would, with its character largely reliant upon its collection of inner-city neighbourhoods. Despite a long-standing north–south divide, there’s a coolness about its bars, cafes, restaurants, festivals and people that transcends the borders. The city centre has meanwhile reinvented itself with chic laneway eateries and rooftop bars opening in former industrial buildings."
-Lonely Planet. |
Melbourne is a good city for food craving. It has various cuisine from all over the world; asian, middle-east, mexican, italian, american and so on. I once tried a taco in Melbourne and I had to admit that I like that taco more than all tacos I ate in Mexico (unless you find a right street food taco in Mexico). Not only the main course but the dessert too. So, here I summarize 7 cuisines to eat while you're in Melbourne.
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Grill'd Burgers |
In the whole time of my life, so far, I never tasted the most juicy tenderly patty but this simply Grill'd. You can find this restaurant easily in this town. There are several burger variant, buns option and toppings. There are also other menu such as hot chips (or commonly we know as french fries), salad and sandwiches. I would recommend for the Our famous Grill'd chips. What I like more about this restaurant personally is they care about their social environment. They support the local community by their "Local Matters" program. It's a monthly donation program in which every Grill'd branch restaurants donate $500 into their local community. Grill'd burger also claimed as a healthy food with locally farmed meat, low sugar, good oil and they open their ingredients recipe.
More info: https://www.grilld.com.au/ |
L'Olivo |
Italian food is almost everywhere and accepted around the world as a famous dish to be enjoyed both dine in and take away. Namely pizza, can be enjoyed with family, friends, also alone. Here, in Malvern East, in the corner of the street of Waverly Road, there's a homey Italian restaurant. It opens every Tuesday-Sunday from noon till supper. There are Italian dishes that L'Olivo can offer: tapas (starter/appetizer), pasta, risotto and of course pizza; margarita, mexicana, parma, genoa, napolitana, hawaiian, vegetarian, aussie and many many more options. They also have desserts and Salads.
More info: http://www.lolivo.com.au |
A Japanese restaurant you can find in South Yarra is Kanpai. Kanpai means cheers! It seems like a piece of Japan in Melbourne but this experience would remind you to Melbourne because through the restaurants window you can see Melbourne streets showing local pedestrian and local shops until branded shops of South Yarra. Kanpai offers various sushi, sashimi, shogayaki, teppanyaki, teriyaki, yakiniku, udon, ramen and all Japanese dish I won't mention one by one including dorayaki. Well, I tried the sushi and the teppanyaki yet I fell in love with teppanyaki mixed that I ordered consisted of grilled meat, seafood, vegetables and creamy garlic flavored sauce. The sauce is the champions. Super good!
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Kanpai |
SeaEyes |
Get ready to sippin on the sunshine because The Great Ocean Road with its Twelve Apostles is Melbourne most iconic place that you can see in the calendar and postcard. From Melbourne city to the limestone stacks you will drive across Anglesea town which offer a lot of thing to do including food. Located in Anglesea shopping village, Sea Eyes have both indoor and outdoor dining area. From its exterior Sea Eyes could easily recognized as beach restaurant and I bet you don't wanna miss English traditional dish that is adapted by Australian and has became its signature dish names Fish&Chips. The fish is smooth inside and crispy outside with a small cup of delicious creamy tartar sauce also the fresh veggie is delicious. Take it away and enjoy the Great Ocean Roads beaches to experience the fully satisfied Australia trip!
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