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Dining Asian in Melbourne roundup (part1) – Mr Huang Jin, ShanDong Mama, Fomo Thai

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on August 31, 2014 · 3 Comments

Living in Melbourne has never been such a privilege with such a rich culture in Asian cuisine, which in the past few years has expanded, shifted and matured exponentially from the early dingy takeaway interpretations to now having a vast array of niche ethnic flavours, with many beginning to push archaic preconceptions and contemporary boundaries. … Continue reading →

Category Asian, CBD Melbourne, Chinese, Thai, Yummy +1 · Tagged with chinese food, fomo thai, melbourne, mr huang jin, restaurant review, shandong mama

Chin Chin

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on September 4, 2011 · 11 Comments

Having just updated my wish-list (doubling as my restaurant review index) I have three points to make. One – Melbourne has helluv-a-lot of good places to eat at. Two – I have been guilty of eating out much more than I ever have in my life, in order to feast my palate on all that … Continue reading →

Category Asian-fusion, CBD Melbourne, Malaysian / Singaporean, Thai, Vietnamese, Yummy +1 · Tagged with barramundi, eggnet, massaman, melbourne, pork, roti, sashimi

I Spicy – cheap and genuine Thai

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on June 19, 2011 · 16 Comments

Shop 19 (within Safeway complex) 674-680 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn VIC (03) 9818 4828 On the opening night of GFWS, given we were occupied at Gary & George’s celebrity cook show for much of the evening, we didn’t have much to eat that night. Well at least not enough for our big appetites! So we (*ahem* Kat & … Continue reading →

Category Asian, Hawthorn, Thai, Yummy +1 · Tagged with barramundi, cheap eat, hawthorn, pad thai, papaya, pork belly, pork shank, soft shell crab, tom sap

NZ part 6 – Blooms, arches and shadows from Hamilton

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on January 19, 2011 · 12 Comments

Now before I rush into the food, I must first guide you through this stunning garden of wondrous arches and blooming colours… Entrance way to the Paradise Collection of Hamilton Gardens. Left: A cone of line towards the Chinese Gardens. Right: Glimmering Renaissance latticework. Chinese column-roof decorations no doubt. A different sort of arch – one … Continue reading →

Category New Zealand, Photography, Thai, Travel · Tagged with Baan Thai, curry, Hamilton Gardens, pad thai, photography, Thai

Royal Siam Thai

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on November 29, 2010 · 2 Comments

136 High St, Kew 9853 0167 Close to Kew junction, Royal Siam is fairly cosily sandwiched between other shops, with a soft purple hue that echoes the homely interior design – royal purple walls with splashes of gold decorations. It was a fairly quiet night, not surprisingly for a Wednesday. Though there were quite a … Continue reading →

Category Kew, Thai, Yummy · Tagged with beef, calamari, chicken, coconut rice, curry, stir fry

Mabrown

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on April 26, 2010 · 2 Comments

190 Belmore Rd Balwyn Mabrown, a small gem in the ‘burbs’ – Balwyn – that bustles during the week and is virtually impossible to get a table on the weekends. Glancing at the array of dishes on each table only to find a all the tables have one similarity provides strong testament to Mabrown’s signature … Continue reading →

Category Balwyn, Chinese, Malaysian / Singaporean, Thai