This week we finally went to the trendy Japanese brunch spot in Brunswick. Their Onigiri set is super cute! The Matcha & Hojicha drinks are not too sweet, quite enjoyable. Chooka’sis in a small alley in Brunswick, Melbourne! The name is taken from the name of the small black cat raised by the Japanese owner, […]
In Melbourne, You Can Also Enjoy the Letao Cheesecakes from Japan
LeTao is the famous cheesecake from Hokkaido, Japan. There are always many people queuing at the door every time we pass by. We used to often indulge in Letao while in Japan. Letao’s rich milk flavour from Japan is exceptional, and it’s so special that once you take a bite, you can’t stop. There’s a […]
Checked-in at the Famous Croissant Shop Dröm in Melbourne
Originally we intended to check in at The Hatter and the Hare, a popular restaurant in Bayswater, but we couldn’t get in (it was too busy). So we ended up trying out the newly opened Drom bakery across the street! The environment is so beautiful! You can see the bakers making bread through the large […]
Sebastian Kawamata – Melbourne’s Japanese Shaved Ice
Tokyo’s renowned Sebastian Kakigori, led by chef Hiroshi Kawamata, finally opens its first Melbourne store at Melbourne CT after last year’s pop-up success! Compared to the previous pop-up, several new flavours have been added. They’re the first to introduce the Japanese shaved ice concept to Melbourne, even before Kumo Pancakes or Fuwa Kakigori, and it’s […]
Yo-Sho Japanese Eatery – New Japanese Restaurant in Port Melbourne
After strolling along the beach, if you’re looking for a place that offers takeout and satisfies your carb cravings, this place is definitely our recent favourite! The ambience highlights a cozy Japanese style. There are carefully selected Japanese kitchen utensils on the shelves around. Those interested in Japanese cuisine can pick one or two to […]
Gem Pier Seafood – Best Lobster Rolls in Williamstown
The weather is nice, so we went to Williamstown for lobster rolls! We’ve in fact been to Williamstown several times, and finally, we are having these lobster rolls! This place (Gem Pier Seafood) is a fish market by the seaside in Williamstown, also a very popular eatery in town. It’s only open for six months […]
Oski SnowIce – Melbourne Snow Ice Dessert
Melbourne is really on a roll, with a new Snow Ice and Souffle dessert shop (Oski SnowIce) opening on Elizabeth Street, which stays open until the wee hours, truly friendly for us night owls! We’ve been there a few times this week with our kids, and it’s pretty delicious. Tried four flavours of snow ice: […]
Hidden Gem Japanese Brunch in Melbourne – ima Asa Yoru
A Japanese brunch spot with set meals as its signature! Located in Brunswick, it’s really a cool area. It gets very busy on weekend afternoons, with only 20% booking available. Be prepared to wait for 30 minutes to an hour if you walk in! Their set meal with Onigiri rice balls is very delicious. There […]
Easey’s – Melbourne Train Restaurant
In Collingwood, just a 15-minute drive from the city, there’s a magical burger restaurant. The train carriage restaurant is named Easeys, easily visible on the streets of Fitzroy. It’s recommended to make reservations for a carriage seat, especially for 3-4 people or for early bookings. You can reserve a window seat. The menu can be […]
SAISON – Melbourne’s Most Beautiful Cakes
What we think A few days ago, we finally checked out Saison, which has been on our radar for a while. It truly lives up to the hype in terms of both aesthetics and taste. SAISON is just down a small alley from Aurora, and you can spot directional signs by the roadside. The cakes […]