Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn - Signature Tonkatsu Ramen

Signature Tonkatsu Ramen with flavoured egg #hakatagensuke #hawthorn #ramen

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Aug 22, 2015 at 10:26pm PDT

Yes, I have a love affair with ramen! I think the weather in Melbourne makes it perfect for enjoying ramen all year round, maybe apart from those 40 degree hot days! For me it's one of those comfort foods which you just crave from time to time and you just feel so satisfied after having it!

The broth is thick and rich with a distinct pork essence packed with flavour which is just so warming and comforting to the taste. Noodles are cooked to the choice of texture accompanied by tasty condiments! I do feel that one slice of chashu is rather stingy but it's seems to be the trend here. The flavoured egg was nicely cooked with runny yolk - I added additional minced garlic and it was oh so yum!

The best part is that the seating is not as cramped as the city outlet and I've been here on two occasions without having to queue unlike the city outlet which is at least a 20-minute wait!

Address: 860 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
http://www.gensuke.com.au/

Mart 130 - Corn Fritters and Pancakes

Corn fritters with grilled bacon, homemade tomato relish & sour cream #mart130 #middlepark #cornfritters

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Aug 7, 2015 at 7:31pm PDT

I love corn fritters! These corn fritters were pretty satisfying together with the grilled bacon. The sour cream kept them moist and the tomato relish was really delicious, every bite was packed with flavour and such a delight to eat!

Pancakes with mixed berry compote and lemon curd #mart130 #middlepark #pancakes

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Aug 7, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

These pancakes unfortunately looked nicer than they tasted. They were just weird, they felt under cooked and the texture was just doughy and very unpleasant to eat. Overall, the pancakes on their own were quite tasteless. The lemon curd and berry compote were really sour and we had to douse the pancakes with a lot of maple syrup to try to balance the flavours.


Address:
107A Canterbury Rd
Middle Park VIC 3206
http://www.mart130cafe.com.au/

Hard Pressed Coffee - Chilaquil Cassoulet

Chilaquil cassoulet with beans, Chilean chicken, machego, tomatillo salsa, crisp tortillas, jalapeño sour cream and egg! #hardpressedcoffee #eastmelbourne #cassoulet

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Aug 3, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT

I sneaked out during lunch break to check out this cafe which I felt it was close enough to the city to make a trip during work as it wasn't really in an area that I would frequent or make my way out there during the weekends.

This dish felt very hearty, it's especially ideal during the recent weather and the spice really helps to warm you up! The chicken was tasty and moist, I usually don't like beans but these were really well-flavoured. I also really loved the baked egg in the dish which together with the machego, tomatillo salsa and jalapeño sour cream, tied the whole dish together! The crisp tortillas gave great texture to this Latin American flavours infused dish.

Don't forget to order your coffee here as well!

Left my lunch at home today, good excuse to treat myself to coffee & brunch! ☺️

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Aug 3, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT

Lights in the Attic

I came all the way here for the Birds Nest - scotch eggs but they were sold out. Very disappointed as they could have said so when they sat us down and not wait till after our drinks have been ordered... 😞

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 31, 2015 at 9:05pm PDT

I am not going to any reviews on this place because I feel that the incident above has marred my ability to provide an impartial review. I know it's just brunch, it's not a big deal - but the truth is I was really disappointed. I go through great lengths to decide on the places I choose to blog about, which dishes to pick and review and the main objective of them all is to make every calorie count and not waste any calories. This was considered to me a wasted trip because I didn't get to eat what I had intended to.

You could also say that I can always make a trip there again another day, unfortunately, I work on a pretty long list of cafes and I don't think time and money will allow for a double take on a cafe after a marred experience.

So anyway here are the other pretty pictures of the dishes that we ended up eating...

French Toast with fresh berries & honeycomb.

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 31, 2015 at 10:58pm PDT

Meat breakfast

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 31, 2015 at 11:06pm PDT

Hash Specialty Coffee - Grilled Banana & Pecan Loaf

Grilled banana and pecan loaf, with macadamia milk crumb, blueberries, burnt honey mascarpone & white chocolate custard. Died and went to dessert heaven! #hashspecialtycoffee #bananapecanloaf #melbourne

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 29, 2015 at 9:44pm PDT

I've found the cure for depression! Well, not really, perhaps just a temporary cure.

I guess one of the perks in working in the CBD area of Melbourne, Australia is that you are spoiled for choices when it comes to food and what's better than having a dessert for a late lunch?

This grilled banana and pecan loaf is honestly one of the best brunch desserts in quite a while. It was decadent yet refreshing, sweet but not overly sweet and tasted just as delicious as it looks.

There's something about grilling the banana and pecan loaf that gives it a crisp texture on the outer layer and an added dimension of flavour. It goes so well with the white chocolate custard and the burnt honey mascarpone! The white chocolate custard was just the right sweetness and richness. The burnt honey mascarpone has to be one of the creamiest and rich that I've ever had. The fresh blueberries were refreshing and the slight tartness helps to cut through all the sugar. I was a little embarrassed that I had been so hungry that I practically wolfed down this dish and ate all the edible flowers as well.

I didn't expect to dine at Hash Specialty Coffee again so soon but it's hearty and warming menu just makes me want to keep going back!

Address: 113 Hardware St Melbourne VIC 3000

Liar Liar - Ricotta Hotcakes

Ricotta hotcakes with berry coulis, maple & almond cream #liarliar #hawthorn #hotcakes

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 25, 2015 at 11:07pm PDT

I've been craving for hotcakes/pancakes/waffles all week and decided to satisfy my cravings today at Liar Liar cafe in Hawthorn. 

It was so rainy and cold today and these hotcakes were really just what I needed! These hotcakes were steaming hot and fluffy, the maple & almond cream was really sweet & nutty and nicely matched against the tart berry coulis.

Big Fat Liar with scrambled eggs, bacon, pork chipolatas, roasted mushrooms, spinach, thyme roasted tomatoes and house made relish. #liarliar #hawthorn #bigbreakfast

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 25, 2015 at 11:24pm PDT

The big breakfast was honestly average at best. The pork chipolatas were pretty tough, the eggs and spinach lacked seasoning. I do find that it's really hard to find good big breakfasts at most cafes, not sure if it is due to the number of elements of the plate? Or maybe in a busy kitchen, more time & effort is usually spent on the more complex dishes.

Latte on a Sunday goes a long way! #latte #liarliar #hawthorn

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 25, 2015 at 11:39pm PDT

The coffee was great though, love the Proud Mary house blend, smooth and nice aftertaste! 

Overall, the cafe was really busy, limited seating apart from shared common tables. I will definitely be back to try the potato hash which look really great and the pea and haloumi fritters on special.

Address: 90 Kinkora Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Hash Specialty Coffee & Roasters - Leek and Cheddar Croquettes

Leek and cheddar croquettes with ham hock, cauliflower puree, cavolo nero and turmeric poached egg! #croquettes #melbourne #hashcoffee

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 17, 2015 at 8:27pm PDT

I finally got tired of having a bad hair day (month!!) so I decided to get my hair coloured and dyed over this weekend. My hair salon is just around the corner from Hardware Street in the city, a stone's throw away from the renowned Hardware Societe and popular Korean diner - CJ Lunch Bar.

I was tempted to visit Hardware Societe since I was alone and it would possibly be easier to get a seat. I turned the corner and saw the queue for Hardware Societe spilling over on the cobblestone pathway on Hardware Street and I was like nah forget it, I marched on to the other end for Hash Specialty Coffee & Roasters which I've been wanting to try.

Hash was packed with people but surprisingly there wasn't a queue. I was delighted to get a seat immediately. The menu was really aligned to my food preferences, very hearty brunch food - I was torn between the bacon with smashed avo and peas and the leek and cheddar croquettes and ham hock. Both sounded awesome but I decided on the latter and the croquettes were really tasty, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The cavolo nero added a nice earthiness and the ham hock worked well with the delightfully smooth and creamy cauliflower puree. I didn't know what to expect from the turmeric egg but it turned out to be surprisingly flavoursome. Overall, a well composed dish!

Hash hot chocolate #hotchocolate

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 17, 2015 at 8:31pm PDT

I realised that as there are so many cafes in Melbourne that it is impossible to stand out without a so-called signature dish. It's like how everyone goes to Top Paddock for its Ricotta Hotcakes and Fifty Acres for its Scotch Eggs. Here at Hash - it would be the Hash Hot Chocolate served with fairy floss. Check out the Instagram videos - you just can't help watching how the fairy floss dissolves into the hot chocolate. Almost every table orders this novelty Hash hot chocolate, it's a must try at least once!

I'll definitely come back to Hash to try the other yummy menu items - anyone care to join me?! :P

Address: 113 Hardware St Melbourne VIC 3000

Fifty Acres - Scotch Eggs & Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes

Chorizo Scotch Eggs with machego, avocado, spinach and seeded mustard mayo #scotcheggs #fiftyacres #richmond

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 11, 2015 at 11:33pm PDT

I am finally better from my terrible cold last week. It was so miserable, I watched the entire Twilight series - it was a movie marathon, but I felt much better after, LOL.

I've always been wanting to go to Fifty Acres for so long after hearing all the good things about it but I just never had the time or opportunity to plan for this. Finally had the chance today, it was freezing and wet but we braved the weather for brunch!

The cafe was packed as expected - 30 minutes wait, we left our number but the call came much sooner, maybe only about 15 minutes.

The chorizo scotch eggs were really tasty, the baby spinach and avocado added an refreshing element but it was the seeded mustard mayo that brought the whole dish together, one word - yum!

Pumpkin pancakes with orange segments, citrus mascarpon, candied walnuts & Canadian maple #buttermilkpancakes #fiftyacres #richmond

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 11, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Of course we had to share a sweet dish for dessert and these pancakes were AMAZING! It's only fault was that it was kinda small and there wasn't enough! The pancakes were moist and fluffy, the candied walnuts worked well with offsetting the citrus from the orange segments and mascarpon was creamy and decadent!

The service here was impeccable and friendly and minimum wait time for food. I will definitely like to come back here to try out the other menu items but it would be so hard to not order the scotch eggs again!

My friend Penny ordered the quinoa salad below - I had a tiny bite and it was pretty good though I'm not a big fan of quinoa, I just wanted to post it because it looks so pretty!

Quinoa salad with avocado, pomegranate, sumac corn and citrus dressing #fiftyacres #richmond #quinoasalad

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jul 12, 2015 at 5:34am PDT

Address: 65 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

Legacy Camberwell - Sweet Potato Fritters & Southern Fried Chicken

Sweet potato, kale and amaranth fritters with creamy goats cheese, Kaiser bacon, cherry vine tomato chutney and a poached egg. #legacycamberwell #sweetpotatofritters #camberwell

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 27, 2015 at 10:18pm PDT

I'm a big fan of corn fritters for brunch, my favourite is still the one by St Ali - My Mexican Cousin. I think the sight issue with most fritters is that they tend to pile loads of sauce on the top, resulting in a soggy fritter.

This sweet potato, kale and amaranth fritter kinda suffers the same fate, it's practically drowned in chutney and goats cheese that all the crispness is lost.

I thought the chutney was a little too tart for my liking - for me overall it was just an okay dish. The only highlight was the Kaiser bacon because of its savouriness.

My partner had the Southern Fried Chicken Burger below - it was kinda hard to eat, so he had it deconstructed.

Buttermilk fried chicken, brioche bun, coleslaw #legacycamberwell #buttermilkchicken #burger

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 28, 2015 at 4:17am PDT

As this is a relatively new cafe, I attribute some of this lowlights to the teething issues within the kitchen. Not sure if I will be back again, but if I do I'll try to come back when it's not so busy to see if the food improves.


Address: 347 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124

Thai Culinary - Spicy Chicken Ribs

Spicy Fried Chicken Ribs #thaiculinary #chickenribs #melbournecbd #thaifood

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:30am PDT

Chicken ribs? Anyone outside of Australia would be foreign to this cut of chicken, but over in Australia they are sold everywhere. You can get them at the butchers's, you can get them as ribs & chips with gravy, or at Asian restaurants and at Aussie BBQs! It is a such a delicacy that everyone else is missing out! Chicken ribs are so tender and easy to eat - they are a great alternative to chicken wings!

These Thai styled chicken ribs are really crunchy, the batter is really fragrant and spicy! As I'm not really a spicy person, I really prefer the salted egg yolk version of the chicken ribs, but these work really well too - just I can't eat as much as the other.

Address: 433 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: http://www.thaiculinarymelbourne.com.au/

Mr Mister - Baked Eggs & Banana Bread

Baked eggs with wild mushrooms, celeriac creamed, truffled leeks, brie and toasted hazelnuts! #bakedeggs #weekendbrunch #mrmister

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 27, 2015 at 12:15am PDT

Tried out the new addition to the myriad of cafes along Chapel Street - Mr Mister and it did not disappoint!

After being presented with the baked eggs, it reminded me of the Hardware Society version but it's not quite the same apart from looks. The combination totally works - loving the truffled leeks and mushrooms - the brie was a little strong for me at first but after mixing through the dish it wasn't as prominent. I choose not to the add chorizo because we had a second dish lining up, but I reckon it would have added another dimension of flavour.

Banana bread with caramelised banana, orange segments, vanilla mascarpone, hazelnut crumble and berry jam. #bananabread #mrmister

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 27, 2015 at 2:42am PDT

Shared this sweet dish and while I wouldn't say it was amazing but it was a pretty satisfying treat. The banana bread had good flavour and it wasn't too sweet. The caramelised banana slices would have been better if the were more caramelised instead only on one side. The vanilla mascarpone was not a good as the one I had at Krimper - just wasn't as creamy and rich. The hazelnut crumble gave a nice texture, the berry jam & orange segments provided fruity freshness. The components are all pretty ordinary by themselves but when you add them all together - it's like the perfect bite! 

All in all, really loving this new cafe and I can't wait to try out the other items on the menu. To quote what someone else said to me this week, "Brunch in Melbourne is the reason why I can never afford to buy a house." - it's sad but totally agreed!


Address: 161 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
Website: http://www.mrmistercafe.com/

Chez Dre - House Tea Smoked Salmon

House tea smoked salmon with fried garaetteok rice cake, soft boiled egg, pickled cucumber, daikon, radish,watercress, capers & dill yoghurt vinaigrette! #chezdre #teasmokedsalmon #southmelbourne

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 25, 2015 at 11:49pm PDT

I have always felt that Chez Dre is always better at it's sweets like cakes and baked goods, but I thought I shall give the savoury dishes another shot. 

On the menu, it sounded great, but after being served this dish, I was honestly quite disappointed with this poorly executed dish. 

The most glaring fault lies with the rice cakes. These rice cakes are the Korean rice cakes which are used in many Korean dishes and everyone who cooks with them will know that it's something you need to eat while it's still piping hot. The moment it cools down it becomes rock hard, and they were hard and chewy, practically inedible, I cannot comprehend how they made it on to the plate! 

The salad was kinda meh - it was limp and soggy, the salad dressing was uninspiring and the flavours were not well balanced at all. 

On the more positive side, the salmon was nicely cooked and seasoned although I don't get any hint of the tea smoked flavour at all.

Overall, it was like a 6/10 dish, I did finish all the salad and the salmon - but the rice cakes were horrible. I might come back again to Chez Dre to try the pork belly confit, maybe, but definitely not ordering this one again!

Address: 285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Website: http://www.chezdre.com.au/

Krimper - Almond Crusted French Toast

Almond Crusted French Toast with Caramelised Apple, Vanilla Mascapone, Honey and Dulce de Luche #frenchtoast #krimpercafe

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 25, 2015 at 4:23am PDT

I would have never known that this place existed down this secluded alley, from the outside it just looked like an abandoned warehouse. If it wasn't for the bustling noise of the cafe patrons, I would have thought I was at the wrong place!

If you read my last post about my fall, you would have read about how I missed out on my sweet Waffee waffles treat, so instead of waffles I got something better - French Toast! Not just any french toast, Almond Crusted French Toast!

I don't usually go for sweets - they are my guilty pleasure so I try to indulge in them only once in a while, but sometimes it's really hard when you are feeling shitty and just need something really sweet to perk you up!

The almond crust provided a really nice crisp texture to the french toast, I always felt normal french toast can sometimes be limp and soggy to the bite which might be somewhat unpleasant.

I really love the vanilla mascapone with the french toast - it was so luscious and creamy that I tried not to think about it going straight to my hips. The caramelised apple was a little tart to me - I think they must be granny smiths, they could use a little more caramelising in my opinion. 

Lastly, adding another layer of sweetness to the dish (on top of the honey) is the lovely smudge of dulce de luche, made from cooking condensed milk in the can over low heat for hours - what's not to like?!

Address: 20 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: http://www.krimper.com.au/

Ramen Ya - Chashu Ramen

At $11 for their Chashu Ramen, it's actually not bad!! #ramen #melbourneramen #melbournefoodies #ramenya

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 23, 2015 at 10:02pm PDT

Long story short - I had a nasty spill down the stairs a couple of days ago, landed on my butt and now feeling really sore and bruised - literally butt-hurt. I just felt so shitty that I wanted to get Waffee's waffles to treat myself, but after making my way down to the Emporium Melbourne - Waffee was closed! Argh!

I was deciding what else to eat and I saw Ramen Ya - who can resist a bowl of ramen goodness? I remembered trying out Ramen Ya many years ago at GPO and it was pretty unremarkable - I did not think much about it, but I decided to give it another shot after seeing how popular it was during lunch time.

I didn't really like the texture of the noodles, it was rather chewy to the bite to me. The broth was decent, savoury and wholesome - all the good things you want from a ramen broth! What was most impressive were the slices of chashu, they were so tasty and just melted in your mouth. Lastly, my favourite condiment in the ramen, the half a tamago - it was tasty but quite salty. 

Overall it was a very decent bowl of ramen, packed with flavour and value for money at AUD$11 a bowl! 

Address: Shop LG-10, 269-321 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Townhouse - Rye, Chia Seed and Blueberry Pancakes

Really missing the rye, chia seed and blueberry pancakes with vanilla mousse and maple syrup from Townhouse!! #pancakes #townhouse #maplesyrup

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 23, 2015 at 4:42pm PDT

Whenever I'm out for brunch, I usually make an effort to order something which I cannot recreate at home and pancakes are one of them! I really enjoy making things from scratch but pancakes are something which I could never get right. Usually undercooked in the middle and I end up burning them on the outside, but not as simple as they look!

Anyway, I think these pancakes are not on the menu at Townhouse anymore. However, I still remember them as they had a lovely yet slight chewy texture as opposed to the usual floury type ones and the vanilla mousse was a refreshing addition to the dish with the maple syrup. 

Hopefully, they will be back on the menu after winter!

Address: 466 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3146

Miss Korea Kitchen - Army Stew

Korean Army Stew! Love it any day and time - but especially on a cold wintry night! #koreanfood #armystew #misskoreakitchen #melbournefoodie

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 22, 2015 at 4:19am PDT

Miss Korea Kitchen does a few variations of the Army Stew, we opted for the Pork Shabu Shabu Sausage Stew - we were delighted that lots of meat came with it! 

I have always preferred Korean stews over Korean BBQ, they are so intense with flavour - spicy but not numbingly spicy, hearty and very comforting during cold miserable winter's night. Korean BBQs are just too much work and too smokey - it makes your clothes and hair smell like BBQ after!

I love this stew so much that after this meal I was inspired to make my own at home. It's actually pretty simple, try googling the recipe!

Address: Camberwell Shopping Precinct, 845 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124

Warra Warra Korean Kitchen - Bibimbap

Sizzling Stone Pot Bibimbap #koreanfood #bibimbap #melbournekoreanfood #melbournefood #warrawarra #sacchaeats

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 16, 2015 at 4:47am PDT

Warra Warra is a great place for lunch specials in Melbourne CBD. Though tucked away in a sleepy corner of the city, it can get really busy during peak lunch hour. The bento sets are really popular, but my favourite choice is the sizzling stone pot bibimbap!

I really love all the ingredients of the bibimbap, the savouriness of the meat, the freshness of the vegetables and with the raw egg yolk really binds this dish when all mixed together in to a complete satisfying dish.

Address: Shop 19 & 20, Tivoli Arcade/235-251 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: http://warrawarrakitchen.com.au/

South Society Cafe - Red Velvet Hotcakes

Red velvet hotcakes with white chocolate mascarpone, chocolate ganache & sweet dukkah! #weekendbrunch #redvelvet #hotcakes #melbournebrunch #southsocietycafe

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 20, 2015 at 4:44am PDT

Heard of red velvet cupcakes? Now there's red velvet hotcakes! These hotcake are as delicious as they look, on their own they are somewhat plain but when combined with the mascarpone and chocolate ganache, they are to die for! Some might say it's more like a dessert than a breakfast type dish, I say life's too short, dessert for breakfast - why not?

Address: 435 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Website: http://www.southsociety.com.au/

Meatball & Wine Bar

Beef meatballs with potato smash & red sauce! #meatballandwinebar #meatballs #melbournecbd

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 15, 2015 at 1:02am PDT

Nothing more comforting than hearty meatballs & potatoes, especially during this wintry season. I opted for the beef (pasture-fed angus beef) with potato smash and red sauce (Italian tomato). This was a very heavy dish, probably too much for lunch, but definitely still a great meal!

Address: 135 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Website: http://www.meatballandwinebar.com.au/

The Hardware Societe - Baked Eggs

Baked eggs with chorizo, potato, piquillo peppers, queso mahon, toasted almonds and creamy aioli! #hardwaresociete #melbournebrunch #hardwarestreet

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 13, 2015 at 11:37pm PDT

Throwback Thursday to my first time at The Hardware Societe had this baked eggs dish. It was a little different to the usual type of baked eggs shakshuka - unique flavours and textures combination. Perhaps it's because I developed high expectations seeing how the queues here are always so long, I did not think it was fantastic but overall just an enjoyable brunch! 

Address: Hardware Societe, 120 Hardware Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Paperboy Kitchen - Coconut Pepper Beef Rice Noodle Bowl

Coconut Pepper Beef - Traditional braised beef with coconut pepper sauce in a rice noodle bowl with Asian Slaw, Carrot-Daikon Pickle, Sriracha-Mayo and Coriander. #paperboykitchen #vietnamesefood #melbournecbd #melbournefood #noodlesalad

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 16, 2015 at 8:59pm PDT

My colleague took me to Paperboy Kitchen for lunch today and it was my first time trying it out. I really enjoyed my noodle salad with coconut pepper beef, every mouthful was packed with flavour and the braised beef was so tender it just melted in my mouth! Very delighted with this new find.

Address: Paperboy Kitchen, 320 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Website: http://paperboy.com.au/

Fleur Depot De Pain - Eggs Benedict

Eggs benedict never looked so good! #eggbenedict #depotdepain #melbournebrunch

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 13, 2015 at 8:54am PDT

I miss this place very much as it used to be around the corner from where I worked. This unassuming plate of eggs benedict is probably one of the best I ever had. Every mouthful of the brioche bread is so decadent and so buttery, simple yet delicious!


Address: Fleur Depot De Pain, The Blackman, 452 St Kilda Rd Melbourne VIC 3004

Where art thou, Seafood Linguine?

Reminiscing the seafood linguine at the now defunct restaurant Balencea... #Balencea #seafoodpasta #stkildaroad #melbournefood #italianfood

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 13, 2015 at 9:03am PDT

Still hunting for a seafood linguine that is as good as the one I had many years ago in the now defunct Balencea Restaurant.

Anyone care to suggest?!

Prospect Espresso - House made Rosti

If only every meal could be this pretty! House made Rosti - Smoked salmon, poached eggs, pickled beetroot and horseradish crème fraiche. #prospectespresso #housemaderosti #weekendbrunch #camberwell

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 13, 2015 at 8:36am PDT

I love eggs. I love eggs in any way shape or form. Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, sunny side up, scrambled, omelette - I just love it! 

Poached eggs are usually a prerequisite for brunch for me, which is why I only order the House made Rosti at Prospect Expresso. The runny yolks complements the rosti and smoked salmon very well - just the perfect dish with poached eggs for me! 

The only downside with dining at Prospect Espresso is limited seating for a very popular cafe and which is why I usually dine here by myself because it's just easier to get a seat.

I love seating by the window and enjoy my lovely cup of coffee!

A cup of latte goes a long way! #latte #melbournecoffee #prospectespresso

A photo posted by saccha (@sacchaeats) on Jun 15, 2015 at 5:01am PDT

Address: Prospect Espresso, 2A Prospect Hill Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
Website: http://prospectespresso.com.au/