Melbourne is a Foodie city...
Queen Victoria Market |
From Korean fusion to Meatballs to crepes, Melbourne has so much for foodies to enjoy. I was delighted to find there were so many different types of cuisines in this busy Australian city. I wish I had more time in Melbourne to explore the different ethnic neighborhoods and to sample the fun hipster brunch places that my foodie friend keeps raving about. There's no shortage of new places to explore and eateries to sample. The Queen Victoria Market was a block away from the hotel I stayed in and had many stalls there. When I walked in though, the smell of the meat from the butchers was a bit too strong for me so I didn't stay very long inside the market. There was a wine stall that had local wines from the region that I became really interested in. Prices of wine is fairly cheap in Australia so of course, I couldn't resist and brought home a Barbera from a winery just outside Melbourne in Yarra Valley.
1) Supernormal
2) Krimper Cafe
3) Ca de Vin
4) Harajuku Crepes
5) Seven Seeds
Korean rice cakes at the trendy Supernormal restaurant
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There is a multitude of trendy "it" restaurants in Melbourne so if you plan on dining at a popular spot, I recommend either getting there early or arriving a bit after the popular times or booking ahead for reservations. On my first night in Melbourne, I met up with two friends for dinner and we waited about an hour for our table at Supernormal on Flinders lane. Luckily, there was a bar so we ordered some wine for an aperitif. The food offerings were interesting and fuses Korean food with experimental cooking techniques. Fusion if done well can really push the envelope on odour palate perceptions.
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus on a brioche pesto toast with salad and poached eggs |
Krimper cafe |
Trendy hipster cafes are all the rage in Melbourne and they take their coffee pretty seriously. Melbournians love coffee. My Friend suggested lattes and cappuccinos at these cafes but I am a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to coffee. I like to drink my coffee black or espresso. A dark Italian roast is my favorite. Ever since I discovered I am lactose-intolerant last year, I've been highly observant to milk or cream used in dishes, dessert, and drinks. Luckily, I like my coffee black without milk or sugar so it's one less thing I have to worry about.
Ca de Vin restaurant |
Aperitivo |
Garlic and rosemary flat breads |
Ragu tagliatelle |
Little laneways and streets off the main roads offer a refuge for the passerby to stop for a meal or something to drink. I found this little Italian restaurant nestled in a little alley between shops. It was quaint to eat there. But I was a little bit sad that the meal itself wasn't exactly exciting. The food was edible and alright in my opinion. The little garlic and rosemary flat breads were really tasty though. I'm quite a picky eater so was a little disappointed by this place. I'd recommend it for the ambience, have a glass of wine, some flatbread appetiser before going to another place for dinner.
Chocolate crepe with cookie butter! |
A bike for decoration at Seven Seeds cafe |
Fish tacos at Seven Seeds |
Lemon poppyseed cake |
Malthouse Cooper is located at the Malthouse Theater building |
I was looking for the Contemporary Art museum and found it next to this beautiful theater. The cafe had a rustic but cozy feeling that I felt compelled to slow down and take a fika paus break. I love taking a coffee break in the middle of the afternoon with something sweet to pair the black coffee. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Malthouse Cooper cafe to serve a nice brew and really delicious lemon poppyseed cake.
The Meatball and Wine bar. My giant meatball and gnocchi |
Overall, my trip to Melbourne, Australia was too short but definitely a yummy one! I'd like to stay a little longer next time and spend more time dancing at Chunky Move studios, eating, walking around, visiting Yarra Valley, maybe a little shopping, and also visit the coast!
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I love Melbourne!! The food is amazing and sounds like you food some great places.
ReplyDeleteSo good! I'd like to go back and visit again for a longer visit and explore the different neighborhoods. There's even an Italian neighborhood that has good Italian food there!(YUMS!)
DeleteWow! Seem like you had a blast eating in Melbourne. So great the market was close to the hotel (that would be dangerous in my case). I really want to visit the city. #blogpostsaturday
ReplyDeleteMelbourne is awesome! Yes, the market was close to the hotel. I love markets but this particular one, I wasn't too thrilled by the smell... perhaps I went later in the day and during summer where it was warmer so the smells all come out.
DeleteI cant deny Melbourne is one place which has no dearth of options when it comes to food! Your post has covered much more than I can think of... Wow..! That Lemon Poppyseed Cake looks fab!
ReplyDeleteIts crazy! I made sure to do a lot of walking and even took a dance class because I ate through the city it seemed and only touched the surface of what was available there.
DeleteGreat article. I love how you covered a wide variety of locations, from street food, to casual coffee spots, to more trendy restaurants. I hadn't even heard of Japanese crepes before, but seeing that the French ones are one of my favorite snacks, I'll have to do some digging for a place near me until I get to Australia. Sorry that you didn't have the best time at the food market, as I always have a blast walking through and trying a multitude of small snacks.
ReplyDeleteI think there are Japanese crepe places in LA, San Francisco, and definitely in NYC (b/c I also ate them there when I lived there)... I love markets and was less than impressed with this one because it felt a bit touristy and the smell - perhaps because it was summer and the later part of the day. My favorite market is Stockholm's Östermalm Saluhall and Barcelona's Boqueria which are gaining a lot of popularity among visitors.
DeleteOMG, Melbourne is definitely all about food! Every day I spent there I tried eating something new and the extreme variety of street food did not disappoint at all. I think I fell in love with the city just for that.
ReplyDeleteIts crazy right! I really had to make an effort to make sure I didn't gain weight and walked everywhere, took a dance class. I'd like to revisit Melbourne and visit different neighborhoods, go to the beach, winery tours in Yarra Valley.. anyways.. another time.
DeleteWow, great article! I’d love to see Melbourne. The city has such a wide variety of locations, with trendy restaurants, coffee spots and street food. It’s crazy: it’s a huge variety of food, you can nearly eat something new every day… You just need to keep in mind to do some exercise as well :-)
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